Obituaries
Dennis Berger
Feb 17, 2025
Dennis M. Berger was born to Marcus and Margaret (Kary) Berger on August 8, 1947, in Mandan, North Dakota. He passed away February 17, 2025, at St. Patrick hospital in Missoula Montana, he is survived by his wife on 56 years Colleen Young Berger, his three children Tiffany, Terrah, and Dennis (D.J.). He also is survived by the two loves...
Kari Mae Trueax
Feb 16, 2025
Kari Mae Trueax, 63, of Missoula passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital. Daughter of Leslie and Helen (Doney) Trueax, she was born July 28, 1961 in Bozeman, Montana. She grew up in Paradise, Montana and was a member of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa located in Belcourt, ND. Kari was proud of her Native American...
Edward "Eddie" Walker
Feb 16, 2025
Edward “Eddie” Irvin Walker, 95, of Missoula, passed away on Sunday February 16, 2025 at his home of natural causes.
He was born September 3, 1929, in Rudyard Montana to Irvin and Christina (Schneible) Walker. He lived on the family farm north of Hingham with his 6 brothers and sisters. He loved to tell tales of hunting and fishing from when...
Patricia Vannoy
Feb 15, 2025
Patricia (Nelson) Vannoy, 93, went to be with her Lord Jesus on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Patricia was born on November 7, 1931 in her Grandma Simmert’s house on 243 N. 2nd in Missoula, MT. This is the same house where Paul Greenough was born.
Patricia would say, “Just call me Pat.” She would go on to live her entire life...
Dennis Hebert
Feb 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dennis Lee Hebert, who went home to be with the Lord on February 15, 2025, at the age of 65. Dennis was born on December 31, 1959, in Great Falls, Montana, to Dage Arthur and Lillian Gladys Hebert. Dennis was one of 5 children, his siblings included Gladys, Marilyn,...
Andrew Barry
Feb 15, 2025
Andrew Scott Barry, 23, unexpectedly passed away on February 15, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Garden City Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
Andrew was born...
Oscar Slinde
Feb 14, 2025
Oscar George Slinde, husband, father, grandpa, and friend, died on Friday, February 14th, 2025 in Missoula, MT. Oscar passed away late in the evening on Valentine’s Day, just in time to meet his wife on their next journey together. Oscar was born in Stanton, North Dakota and spent most of his life in Washington State with his wife Terry, and...
Ronald Dodge
Feb 14, 2025
RONALD “RON” LEE DODGE Ronald Lee Dodge, 64, of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Ron was born on December 17, 1960, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Clarence Wayland and Ruth Carol (Hart) Dodge.
He grew up and went to school in Thompson Falls. After, he went on to attend University of Montana in Missoula....
Jean Russell
Feb 13, 2025
Jean Ann Russell, 78, passed away on February 13, 2025, in Seeley Lake, Montana. Born on October 8, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Delmar and Jean Gibson, Jean lived a life marked by kindness, her love for “bling”, and a deep devotion to her family and her faith.
On October 24, 1970, Jean married the love of her life, Robert Wayne...
Agnes Vawter
Feb 13, 2025
Agnes Egeland Vawter (Aggie) 10/15/1930- 2/13/2025
Aggie was born on October 15, 1930, in Livingston, MT, to Ebb and Winifred (Dailey) Strickland. She attended Park County High School and Boise Community College.
On 9/8/1948, she married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Jerome Egeland (Jerry). They moved to Big Timber, where they opened a plumbing business. Aggie was a stay-at-home mom and did...
Arthur "Art" Mandell
Feb 11, 2025
Arthur E. Mandell, born February 17, 1930, in Faribault, Minnesota, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 11, 2025, at the age of 94, six days shy of his 95th birthday. His loving family was blessed to be close to him throughout his life and benefited deeply by his kind heart, humble spirit, and sense of humor. His life...
Robert "Jr." Hill III
Feb 10, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Stanilaus Kmitta Hill III, “Jr”, who left us unexpectedly on February 10, 2025, due to natural causes.
He was born on February 22, 1991, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Susan and Robert Hill. In 1998, he moved to Montana with his family, where he grew up and went...
Larry Westover
Feb 9, 2025
C. Larry Westover, 75, of Missoula passed away on February 9th, 2025 at home surrounded by family members.
He was born on October 6th, 1949, in Rexburg Idaho, to Claude and Elizabeth Westover. He grew up in Downey, CA and attended a local Junior College. He enjoyed hiking in the Sierra Madre mountains searching for unusual pieces to incorporate into his...
Patricia Mattice
Feb 9, 2025
Patricia L. Mattice was the third child born to Ellen Fredricka Ludvinka and Charles Atley. She was born on March 20th, 1942 in Helena, Montana.
She died peacefully on February 9th, with her two little dogs at her side. Pat (Patty) married Jerome I. Mattice on November 25th, 1958 and they built a life of cattle ranching for their family. They...
Helen Beach
Feb 9, 2025
Helen Marie Beach, 91, passed away on February 9, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on December 3, 1933, in Miles City, Mont., to James and Helen (Gray) Ring.
Helen was raised and educated in Bozeman and Missoula, graduating from Missoula County High School in 1952 before attending The University of Montana (then known as Montana State University).
From an early...
Kathleen Masters
Feb 7, 2025
Kathleen Masters was born on March 28, 1943, to Gerald and Sylvia Cox in Superior, Nebraska. She left for her eternal home with dignity and grace on February 7, 2025 in Missoula, Montana to be reunited with her family in Heaven who anxiously awaited her arrival. Kathleen was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church in Superior, Nebraska. She...
Douglas Freeman
Feb 7, 2025
Douglas S. Freeman, 65, of Missoula, peacefully embarked from this earthly plane for his next adventure on February 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family on a quiet, snowy morning in his home along Rattlesnake Creek. He changed uncountable lives for the better with his seemingly endless well of love, gratitude, and humility. His quick, sparkling wit filled many hearts...
David Hicks
Feb 5, 2025
David Hicks, 63, of De Borgia passed way Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at his home. Services will be held at a later date in Helena. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
David Clarence Hicks, son of Clarence and Marie (Theye) Hicks, was born September 15, 1961 in Helena, Montana. He attended school and high school in Helena. After school he...
Sally Jo McCollum
Feb 3, 2025
In Loving Memory of Sally Jo McCollum
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Sally Jo McCollum, a devoted wife, mother, grandma and friend, who peacefully left this world on February 3, 2025, at the age of 82. She was surrounded by love, just as she had surrounded others with her love and kindness throughout...
Susan Camille Waritz
Feb 2, 2025
Susan Camille Waritz, 69, of Lolo, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 2, 2025, in her home, of natural causes.
She was born on Nov. 17, 1955 in Seoul, South Korea. She was adopted at the age of 5 by Allyn Bloom and Euna (Sannes) Bloom, of Spokane, Washington.
She graduated from Ferris High School in 1974. She graduated with her degree in...
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