Obituaries

Oct 23, 2015

Obituary for John Edward Stenger

– John Edward Stenger, 69, of Missoula, died of natural causes at his home on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. John was born on July 5, 1946, to Leo and Marcella Stenger in St. Paul, Minnesota. He attended school at Nativity of Our Lord and Cretin High School, graduating in 1964. He received his undergraduate...

Oct 23, 2015

Obituary for Melanie Renae Holsapple

– Melanie Renae (Poor) Holsapple, 44, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. Melanie passed away peacefully in her sleep after a long and difficult battle with multiple health issues. She was born Nov. 1, 1970, to Norman and Eva Poor. Melanie and her family made their home in Thompson Falls, Deming,...

Oct 22, 2015

Life Story for Doris Johnson

Oct 22, 2015

Obituary for Dylan Taylor Cornett

Dylan Taylor Cornett, 23 of Kalispell passed away October 22, 2015. He was born in Kalispell on February 17, 1992 to Mark Cornett and Theresa Axelson. Dylan was an amazingly talented musician. He could play many instruments, but man could he thump that bass and rip up the guitar. That is something special he...

Oct 22, 2015

Obituary for Kathryn Law

A memorial service with a potluck reception will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Lolo Community center in Lolo. Kathryn died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2015. Read Kathryn Law's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.

Oct 21, 2015

Obituary for John "Ray" Thompson

– John "Ray" Thompson, 71, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, while hunting in Malta. He was born Jan. 5, 1944, in Townsend to Mary and John Thompson. He was raised in Townsend and graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in forestry. Upon graduation he went to serve in...

Oct 20, 2015

Life Story for Richard P. Wilson Sr.

Oct 20, 2015

Obituary for Roy "Butch" Neville

Butch Neville, 74, of Superior, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015, at home surrounded by his family. He was born June 18, 1941, in Missoula to Erwin and Virginia Neville. Butch attended Superior Elementary School and high school at Basic High School in Henderson, Nevada. After high school, he missed Montana and moved back...

Oct 19, 2015

Obituary for William Robert "Bob" Ellis

William R. "Bob" Ellis was born on April 18, 1926, on his family's ranch in White Sulphur Springs. He passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015. Bob married Mary Deeble of Butte after meeting on vacation and later welcomed their only child, Diana. After a couple of moves they eventually settled in...

Oct 19, 2015

Obituary for Roy Lavern Wall

Roy Lavern Wall, 82, of Missoula, passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, at Community Medical Center. He was born June 30, 1933, in Hamilton to G. Roy and Lucy Bennett Wall. He was raised in Hamilton and graduated from Hamilton High School. He married Nadine Bryant on Dec. 5, 1959, in Missoula. She preceded...

Oct 19, 2015

Obituary for Betty M. Magone (Braaten)

Betty M. (Braaten) Magone was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, on Sept. 22, 1930. She was born to Oswald Braaten and Della (Johnson) Braaten and joined two older brothers, Otto and James Myron at the family home in Edmore, North Dakota. In 1936, a job related position moved the family to Kalispell...

Oct 19, 2015

Obituary for Helga Hosford

: Helga Hosford died on (date) of congestive heart failure. The daughter of Dr. Martin and Lotte Riebe, she was born on June 11, 1937 in Germany where she was raised and educated. At age 29, with an M.A. equivalent from the University of Munich, she was invited by Lewis and Clark College in Portland...

Oct 19, 2015

Life Story for William Robert "Bob" Ellis Jr.

Oct 16, 2015

Obituary for Glenn Nelson

Glenn Jay Nelson passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, in his sleep at home with his children in attendance. Glenn was born Feb. 10, 1955, in Spokane to Daryl and Ethel Nelson. Glenn, also known as Squeek, grew up in Spokane with five siblings. He attended Rogers High School where he played football and wrestled....

Oct 16, 2015

Obituary for Patrick E. Heidemann

– Patrick Edward Heidemann, 61, of Missoula, passed away Friday, Oct. 16, 2015, at St. Patrick Hospital. He was born Dec. 18, 1954, in Livingston, the son of Rita and Arthur "Andy" Heidemann. After graduation, he joined the U.S. Army and served honorably. He met Jody McKinley in the 1980s and they have been...

Oct 15, 2015

Obituary for Evelyn E. Roberts

Evelyn E. Roberts, 94, passed away October 14, 2015. She was a South Dakota ranching girl at heart, born in Conde, February 12, 1921. Her adoring parents were Charles and Gladys Rathbun. Evelyn was the eldest of their four children. Her love for her sisters was immense. She had treasured memories of spending winters...

Oct 15, 2015

Obituary for Glenn Francis Schaff

Glenn Francis Schaff, 76, of Seeley Lake, passed away Thursday, Oct. 15, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. A celebration of his life and Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Living Water Catholic Church in Seeley Lake. Read Glenn Schaff's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.

Oct 15, 2015

Obituary for Gary Morrison

Gary Morrison Age 83 Date of Death 10-15-15 Place of Death: Missoula, MT DOB: 6-23-32 Colorado Springs, CO Parents: Harry and Gladys Morrison Education/military info: Marine Corps, BS in Geology at UM Married: Sheila Lacy 1957 Clubs, organizations, hobbies: antique tractors, mineral specimens, First Presbyterian church Personal attributes: honesty, integrity, sense of humor, dedicated, incredible...

Oct 14, 2015

Obituary for Maxine Eliason

Maxine Eliason, 95, of Missoula, passed away early Wednesday morning, Oct. 14, 2015, at her residence. She will be missed by her family and many friends. Maxine was born Jan. 21, 1920, on a homestead near Jordan, the fourth and youngest daughter of Beulah Bragg and Roy Foerschler. She spent her childhood and school years...

Oct 14, 2015

Obituary for Virginia A. Bessette

Virginia Athol Bessette, 85, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2015, peacefully in the comfort of her home, surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born Oct. 8, 1930, in Anaconda to Clyde and Louise Morse. She was the second of seven daughters. In high school, she was a tumbler and played volleyball. She met...