Obituaries

Jul 19, 2025

Cynthia Ann Yoder “Cindy,” 60, of Missoula, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital due to complications from heart surgery.

She was born on February 26, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ray Reinertson and Diane Farra. Cindy moved to Missoula at the age of two and graduated from Hellgate High School in 1983. She later received an...

Jul 18, 2025

Sharon Ann Jacobsen, 81, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the Senior Renaissance Center in Deer Lodge, Mt, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Sharon was born on August 15, 1943, in Whitehall, Montana, to Paul and Ethel Rinehart. She grew up with a strong since of Family, Faith and resilience ---...

Jul 16, 2025

Melva Iris Campbell (nee Huseby), 89, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Melva loved horses, her family, and most importantly, Jesus. She was generous, loving, and a missionary at heart. She was the rock and matriarch of her family and had no qualms about taking charge and laying down...

Jul 15, 2025

Gloria Jean Bush Andrew

Gloria was born May 4, 1942 in Missoula, Montana the oldest daughter to Richard F. Bush and Bonnie Marie Kohler Bush. Sister Linda was born seven years later on Gloria’s birthday. Gloria remembered her father remodeling/finishing their house on Stoddard Street then building two other houses from the ground up on North Avenue and at the corner...

Jul 13, 2025

Forest Beryl Johnston Jr, 87, of Frenchtown, Montana passed away in his home on the evening of July 13, 2025 following a cardiac arrest. Beryl was born in Alabama but didn't stay long. His father’s profession and then his own took him to live in 47 of the 50 states. Montana was his last stop, and the place he called...

Jul 13, 2025

Nancy Gagner

1946 – 2025

Nancy Gagner passed away peacefully in July 2025 after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer. She was 79.

Nancy was born in Missoula, Montana, in 1946 to Fred and Erna Minster and lived in Missoula her entire life. She attended and graduated from Missoula County High School. Nancy was the youngest of five siblings and the last surviving...

Jul 10, 2025

Christina Dianne Crawford Kelly was born on October 7, 1967, in Livingston, Montana, to Dennis and Patricia Crawford. She spent her childhood and school years in Helena, Montana, graduating after completing all her K–12 schooling there. Christina then attended Northwest University in Seattle, where she met and fell in love with Bradley Kelly.

On August 23, 1987, Christina married the love...

Jul 10, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

Laura Jessie “Sis” Newgard Gooley, 97, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025, at Beehive Homes in Missoula, Montana. Born at home on Halloween Eve in Pablo, Montana, Sis was the youngest of ten children born to Fredrick and Josie Newgard.

Sis graduated from Pablo and Ronan public schools and later earned her Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) degree from the Missoula...

Jul 4, 2025

Helen was born to LaVrna Brown and William Day in Helena, Montana. As a toddler, Helen's family moved to Bremerton, WA. Her father worked in the naval shipyards. After the war the family returned to Montana where Helen enjoyed a happy childhood with 3 sisters and 52 cousins.

In High School, Helen was an honored queen of Job's Daughters. She played...

Jul 2, 2025

Jonathan A. Hanson died at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on July 2, 2025, several days after being injured in a fall at the family cabin on Flathead Lake.

He is survived by Mickey Hanson, his wife of 54 years, daughters Ronee Francis of Nashville, Anne Hanson (Brad Stevens) of Missoula, and son, Andrew Hanson (Debbie Hanson) of Superior, as well...

Jul 2, 2025

Gerard “Joddy” John Hatheway, 76, of Potomac, MT, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at his beloved ranch—his dream realized and the place he loved most.

Born on January 31, 1949, in Hayward, California, Gerard was the son of Gerard and Betty Hatheway. From a young age, his mischievous spirit and sharp wit kept the nuns at All Saints...

Jul 1, 2025

Mr. Gary Raymond Howard, a dedicated healthcare professional, decorated Army veteran, and beloved family man, passed away on July 1, 2025, at his home in Missoula, Montana. He was 80 years old.

Born on August 14, 1944, in Billings, Montana, Gary spent his formative years in Billings and graduated from West High School with the class of 1962. His early interest...

Jun 30, 2025

Sandra (Sandy) Lynn Chapman, 90, of Missoula Montana, passed away on Monday June 30, 2025, at her residence at Missoula Valley Senior Living.

She was born on August 8, 1934, in Spokane, Washington to Frank and Elvira Arnold. Sandy spent her childhood in Chelan, Washington where she and her brother Tom spent many a summer day swimming in the lake and...

Jun 29, 2025

E. Jean Fox, 76, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on June 29, 2025. A funeral mass will take place at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at St. Anthony Catholic Parish with a reception to follow. A committal service will take place at 2:00 pm at New St. Mary's Cemetery off of Scott St.

Jun 29, 2025

Geraldine “Jerry” Barbara Gale, 99, of Missoula went home to Jesus on June 29, 2025, after living a very long, fearless, adventurous life and leaving a void that cannot ever be filled. She lived her life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible. Jerry was a woman of unwavering faith and whose...

Jun 29, 2025

Phillip Hollandsworth, 19, of Lolo passed away Sunday, June 29, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by loved ones. A Private Family Burial will be held in the Florence-Carlton Cemetery and a Memorial Service will be announced at a later date to be held in the Lolo Community Church. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Phillip James Hollandsworth, son of...

Jun 27, 2025

Leroy Duane Gumm 1935 - 2025 

LeRoy Duane Gumm passed away on June 27th, 2025, in Missoula, MT at the age of 90 of natural causes.

LeRoy was born on January 19th, 1935, in Tekoa, Washington to Roy and Bertha Gumm. He grew up on a wheat ranch in eastern Washington, attended college at Eastern Washington University and joined the Navy in...

Jun 26, 2025

Wendy Michele Rothman passed away on June 26th, 2025, in the care of St. Patrick Hospital after a sudden (but, thankfully, brief) battle with an aggressive form of cancer. She spent her last night surrounded by family and friends, who sang, laughed, and shared stories in her honor.

Wendy was born on November 8th, 1964, in New York City to Ronald...

Jun 26, 2025

Writing an obituary for the love of your life is a task fraught with considerable emotion. My wife, Janie Pfau of Missoula, went to her beloved Jesus Christ on the evening of June 26, 2025, after an 18-month battle with cancer. Her two children and I were present at the end.

Janie was born in Butte, Montana, on August 31, 1955,...