Obituaries

Oct 14, 2024

Modesta Chavez Villarreal, 81 años, falleció el lunes 14 de Octubre, 2024, en Missoula, Montana, en casa rodeada de sus seis hijos. 

Ella nació el 2 de Enero del 1943 en Satevo, Chihuahua. Fue la tercera hija de Ramon Villarreal y Juana Chavira. Modesta tuvo cuatro hermanas y tres hermanos. 

Modesta se casó con Mauricio Chavez Carbajal un 6 de Enero del...

Oct 11, 2024

Patricia Bandimere (Pat), 88, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 11, 2024.

She was born on September 21, 1936, in Little Falls, Minnesota, to Oscar and Alice Holden. On June 27, 1959, she married Bill Bandimere. They had one son, Paul.

She was active in Children’s Ministry and Christian Women’s Club for many years.

Pat was preceded...

Oct 10, 2024

Oct 9, 2024

Katherine Jean Schmidt, age 86 was born in Chandler, Oklahoma, to Lorne A. F. Morris and Lillie B. Morris. She was baptized in March 1951 at the Arcadia First Baptist Church.

She married Mr. Gene L. Schmidt, August 11, 1998, and together they made their home in Dickinson, Texas.

Katherine had a deep passion for creating beautiful works through crocheting and knitting,...

Oct 7, 2024

Henry "Hank" Gabel, Jr., 93, of Missoula passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at Bitterroot Health in Hamilton with loved ones by his side. A visitation will be held from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Garden City Funeral Home. The Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, October 11, 2024, at Garden City Funeral...

Oct 6, 2024

Jenny Bergit Lillebo, 94, of Missoula, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Our hearts are broken.

She was born on August 9, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York to Gudrun and Olaf Olsen. When she was a baby, her family moved back to Lista, Norway where her parents were from. It was difficult times in Norway, so her mother moved back to...

Oct 5, 2024

Matthew Ryan Dutra, son of Lori Dutra was born in La Habra, California. He attended Heritage High School and later obtained his High School Diploma from an online High School program. He worked most of his working career in the Roofing Industry. Then in 2020, started his own Contracting Business, MRD Contracting. Matt always made a quick connection with all...

Oct 5, 2024

Rebecca L. Orford, 77, of Missoula MT, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Details of her memorial service will be posted as they become available. 

Oct 1, 2024

Joan Elaine Elmore, 85, of Missoula, passed away on October 1, 2024, at Missoula Community Hospital, surrounded by family.

She was born on May 25, 1939, in Mahoning Township Lehighton, PA, to Marvin W. Miller and Alma L. Kistler Miller. On January 20, 1943, Joan was adopted by her aunt and uncle, Doris K. Crilley Miller and Stewart P. Miller.

While attending...

Oct 1, 2024

Obituary Patricia Forsberg

After a long battle with recurrent breast cancer, Patricia Forsberg has left us October 1, 2024 at her home in Missoula. Be it known that she did not surrender easily. She did not go gentle into that good night.

With her nursing and her practice in Pilates she nurtured bodies. With her long devotion to music and the arts...

Sep 23, 2024

Michael Bruce Nelson passed away September 23, 2024 surrounded by friends and family. He went peacefully at home in his big chair resulting from complications from prostate cancer. Michael was born June 16, 1944 to Thomas and Gerda Nelson in Missoula, MT. Mike was very proud of his Scandinavian heritage, being half Swedish and half Norwegian. He had one mailing...

Sep 22, 2024

John Vernon Pearson was born in Billings, Montana on November 28, 1955, and passed away in Missoula on September 22, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. 

John’s early childhood was spent in Billings, later moving to Missoula, where he attended Whittier grade school and graduated from Hellgate High School.

John enlisted in the Montana Army National Guard. He attended officer candidate...

Sep 21, 2024

Velma Lois Erb Bruski was born March 25,1929 in Billings, Montana to Enos Erb and Beatrice Macer Erb. She was the third of six children, growing up on an irrigated farm near Huntley, Montana. She attended grade school in Huntley, then Huntley Project Junior High and High School, graduating in 1947. Velma attended Rocky Mountain College in Billings and then...

Sep 20, 2024

Ryder James Lomont, 10, of Potomac Montana was called home by “Our Lord and Savior” on September 20, 2024. 

Ryder was born on September 24, 2013, in Orofino, Idaho to mother RaeAnne Iverson and Father Lane Lomont. As an infant, Ryder had a rough start to life. He was born 13 weeks early, and weight 2lb 8oz. Ryder spent the next...

Sep 20, 2024

Barney Considine died in his sleep as the sun rose Friday, September 20, 2024, at home in Missoula, after a four-year fight with prostate cancer. Survivors are his wife, Gladys, sons, Shawn and Wayne (Darla), grandchildren, Gail and Alexander, and great-granddaughter, Joriah.

Barney was born November 7, 1939, on a homestead ranch near Broadus in Powder River County, Montana, to Martin...

Sep 17, 2024

Lisa Marie Merritt-Baines

July 21, 1970 – Blessed Us All – September 17, 2024

 

 Lisa went to heaven on September 17, 2024 in Missoula, Montana. She was surrounded by her son, husband, sister, mother, and best friends. Lisa was able to rocked out to her favorite music as she left us peacefully while being loved.

 

 Lisa was the beautiful daughter of Dennis &...

Sep 16, 2024

Michael Aaron Campbell 36, passed away Sept. 16, 2024 at Community Hospital due to sudden health issues. He was born on May 21, 1988 in Missoula to Matthew and Judith (Stretch) Campbell . He was preceded in death in 2012 by his mother and never stopped missing her these last 12 years. Michael was diagnosed with autism in his early...

Sep 16, 2024

Gerald Leroy (Jerry) Anderson passed away on Monday, September 16th, 2024, surrounded by his family and close friends.

Jerry was born on July 31st, 1949, to Dale (Clifford) and Rose (Estelle) Anderson, in Turlock, CA. Jerry grew up on a dairy farm on Swenson Road in Hilmar, CA, where he learned his strong work ethic. While growing up at the ranch...

Sep 16, 2024

Ron Hilton was born on April 28, 1956 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT. At 68 years old, Ron lived life to the limit until passing away of a heart attack on Monday, September 16, 2024 enroute to Arlee, MT.

He thrived in the outdoors, hunting and skiing. He and his brothers, Mark and Darren coached Youth Little Grizzly football...

Sep 15, 2024

Warren Charles Shepard “Chuck” passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on September 15th, 2024.

Chuck was born November 27, 1942, in Ronan, Montana. His lifelong passion for farming and ranching was cultivated while growing up on the family farm. Years after leaving the farm, Chuck could be found on the tractor mowing the field with his infectious smile...