Obituaries

Nov 26, 2024

Charles Dayton Seitz was born on March 1st, 1945, to Frank and Lois Seitz and died November 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the comfort of his own home.

Charles (Charlie, Chuck, Mr. C, Chuck Country, Papa Chuck or even Mr. Seitz) was born in Pittsburg, California but became a lifetime Montanan. Music was his first and longest love affair. The guitar...

Nov 26, 2024

Bobette Brookshire was born to Boyd and Marian Reeder in Whitefish, Montana on August 24, 1934. She passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Bobette received her early schooling in Whitefish and graduated from Whitefish High School in 1952. She attended the University of Montana during her freshman year and was a member of Alpha Phi...

Nov 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Andrew Hart, 73, who departed this life Thursday, 28 November, 2024. George passed away peacefully in his home. He had a constant thirst for knowledge and desire to serve others as well as his family, often with an infectious laugh during family gatherings.

Born to George Anthony and Anita...

Nov 24, 2024

Rosemary Sayer Harrison, born June 6, 1949, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of November 24, 2024 after having spent the day surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was a beacon of kindness and determination, known for her unwavering commitment to her family, friends and faith. While there are not enough words to describe Rosemary’s enormous positive...

Nov 24, 2024

Douglas Dean Combs, 86, of Missoula passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation center of natural causes. He was born June 22, 1938 in Missoula to parents Leonard and Jennie Combs. After high school, Douglas enlisted in the United States Navy. Returning home, he met the love of his life Joan while working at the Wilma...

Nov 22, 2024

Daniel Gates, 75, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at his home in Missoula, Montana. 

Daniel Eugene Gates, son of Jack and Virginia (Steinmetz) Gates, was born March 23, 1949 in Evansville, Indiana. He attended school in Evansville and graduated from F. J. Reitz High School in 1967. He continued his education at Purdue University and later transferred to the University...

Nov 21, 2024

Levi Marshall Edden died November 21, 2024, at Village Health Care center. This lovely gentle, brown-eyed soul was born in Missoula, MT on October 18, 1986. Levi was born with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS – a severe form of childhood epilepsy) and Visual Impairment. His brain and body were ravaged with seizures his entire life until it finally gave out. Levi,...

Nov 21, 2024

Douglas R. Sellner, 58 of Missoula MT. passed away on November 21, 2024.

Doug was born on August 2,1966 to Raymond and Delores Sellner of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. As a boy some of Doug's favorite pastimes were video games and playing football. Doug went on to play football in high school at Saint Mary's catholic school in Sleepy Eye, MN where...

Nov 15, 2024

After 89 successful years of traversing life's peaks and valleys, Robert (Bob) Albert Giffin of Missoula, reached his final summit on November 15, 2024 and was able to join his dad, Robert H Giffin, his mom, Martha J Harkness/Giffin, his older brother Richard (Dick) Giffin and his twin William (Bill) Giffin in a new and glorious journey that awaits us...

Nov 15, 2024

Amelia (Gust) Crotty

 Amelia Gust Crotty, 100, passed away of natural causes, on Friday November 15, 2024 at the Springs of Missoula.

 She was born on March 11, 1924 in Cordenons, a village in Northern Italy, to Giovanni Guisti and Caterina Turco. As a young girl she immigrated to the United States with her mother and sister, Marie, in August 1930. They...

Nov 14, 2024

I have been blessed to share these last few years with a very special man, Matt Denison. After a long battle with kidney failure, Matt passed from his earthly home on November 14, 2024, and is now pain free. Throughout the years, Matt maintained his sense of humor, his kind heart, and his ability to remember the words and sing...

Nov 11, 2024

Deborah F. "Debbie" Robinson, 76, of Polson, passed away on November 11, 2024, of natural causes at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

Debbie was born on March 22, 1948, in Wilmington, Delaware, to James and Deborah Edgar. She grew up on the family farm near Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, where she developed a lifelong love of animals and horsemanship. An active member...

Nov 9, 2024

Our beloved father, Clarence “Fritz” Klinkhammer passed away peacefully on November 9, 2024, 16 days short of his 103rd birthday, at his home after a brief time of declining health. He was blessed with health and vigor for all but the last few months of his life. Dad was born in Mahnomen County, MN to Jerry and Laura, the second...

Nov 8, 2024

Susan K. O’Neil-Stage passed away unexpectedly on November 8, 2024, leaving behind a deep sense of shock and sorrow among all who knew and loved her.

Born April 15, 1949, and raised in Missoula, Sue attended Lowell Grade School and graduated from Hellgate High School. She went on to build a remarkable 44-year career in banking, beginning in the lower levels...

Nov 5, 2024

Jon K. Wade passed on to a new life on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Exactly one week earlier, Jon had celebrated his 68th birthday.

Jon believed the saying that “We are not human beings on a spiritual journey, rather, we are spiritual beings on a human journey” and lived accordingly. Jon began his journey on October...

Nov 4, 2024

Dustyn June Dauenhauer, 43, passed away Nov. 4th at the St. Patrick Hospital. She was born April 29, 1981. Her Nick Name was “Dusty Do” because she loved organizing fun activities for family and friends. She graduated from Granite High and earned a degree in information systems and business from the University of Montana. She accepted a job in Seattle,...

Nov 4, 2024

Debora Jean Curry (Cicchetti)

February 24, 1959 - November 4, 2024

Debora Jean Curry (Cicchetti), 65, of Missoula, MT, passed away on November 4, 2024.

Debora was born in Redwood City, CA on February 24, 1959. She graduated from Sequoia High School.

Debora graduated from the Ohlone College Registered Nursing Program in 1990. Debora worked as a Registered Nurse for 30 years. She worked...

Nov 4, 2024

Ruth H. Card (born Ruth Hannah Huntsman), 80, of Missoula, passed away on Monday, November 4th, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital, four days after suffering a severe stroke. Before she slipped away there was time for all four of her daughters, her sister, and many of her grandchildren to make it to the hospital to hold her hand, whisper their...

Nov 3, 2024

Nov 1, 2024

Oran Ralph Lien died peacefully at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, surrounded by family and friends. He fought a valiant battle against leukemia to the end. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Christian Life Center in Missoula.

Oran was born in Great Falls, MT on September 22, 1939 to Karl and...