Obituaries

Apr 11, 2026

Taylin Lee Jordan, 16, of Missoula, Montana, unexpectedly passed away in the early morning hours of April 11, 2026. Born on November 2, 2009, Taylin was a lifelong resident of Missoula, where she grew up surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and the people she loved. As an enrolled member of the Blackfeet tribe, Taylin also held deep ties...

Apr 10, 2026

Dr. Frederick Louis Whitsell, a devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully in his home on April 10, 2026 in Missoula, MT at the age of 95 1/2. He was born in Emmett, Idaho to Frederick “Freddie” Pratt Whitsell and Garnett “Garnie” Westbrook Whitsell.

Lou graduated from Emmett High School where he lettered in basketball, was active in the Latin Club,...

Apr 7, 2026

Apr 6, 2026

Angela Ann Shultz, 46, from St. Regis, MT, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 from natural causes. She was born December 16, 1980, in St. Ignatius, MT, to Terry Kuntz and Rebecca Shultz. She has two brothers, Jacob Kuntz and Zach Kuntz, and one sister, Sharon Emerald. She has two beautiful boys, Skydan and Dakota, who loved her so very...

Apr 3, 2026

Jack Elmo Triplett, 80, of Thompson Falls, Montana died peacefully on April 3, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital.

Born September 13, 1945, in Rolla, Kansas to Jack and Norma Triplett. Jack was raised in Rolla, Kansas, Plains, Kansas, Portland, Oregon, and Canon City, Colorado. Jack left high school to enter the Navy in October of 1962 and was Honorably discharged in...

Apr 1, 2026

With hearts bursting with love and sorrow, we announce the passing of beloved wife and mother, Mary Louise Hall (née Stegner), who took her final breath in her cherished Missoula, MT home on April 1, 2026 at the age of 74. Mary was full of unflappable kindness, joy, and tenacity and lived a life overflowing with adoration and consideration for...

Apr 1, 2026

Corinna Rose’ Marry-Lowe 38, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at St. Patrick Hospital, of Cancer. She was born on March 1, 1988, in Missoula to Michelle Martens and Tony Marry. She was an incredibly happy child who always did everything to the fullest no matter what she was doing. She went on to attend Big Sky...

Mar 31, 2026

Walter Ensign Hill (88) of Missoula, Montana passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on July 25, 1937, the son of Armin John Hill and Virginia Adeline Nelson.

Walter married Annette Smith on June 8, 1961 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They are the proud parents of 7 children: Heber, David, Ginger, Kathryn, Kenneth,...

Mar 29, 2026

Arnold “Arnie” Warren Bernhard, 80, of Missoula, passed away March 29, 2026, of natural causes. He was born August 31, 1945, in San Diego, California to Cecil and Florence Bernhard of Eureka, MT. Arnie was the second of seven children to be born to the couple.

He grew up on a small farm in Eureka, MT and attended school at Eureka...

Mar 28, 2026

Donald Eugene Round, 89, of Florence, died March 28, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital, of complications from dementia.

He was born on November 22,1936 in Little Falls, MN to Peg and Harold Round. Childhood for Don included several moves prompted by his dad’s railway and construction jobs. He spent a great deal of time with his grandparents, uncles and many cousins...

Mar 27, 2026

Sandra Lee (Kennis) Heston, 85, of Florence, Montana, passed away on March 27, 2026. 

A gathering with a light reception will take place from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Garden City Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery at 3:00 pm in Butte, Montana. 

Mar 27, 2026

Bernard Jay “Bernie” Walker, 84, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home in Missoula, with his family at his side, of natural causes related to chronic illness.

He was born December 2, 1941 in Bozeman to Willard “Bill” and Lois Walker, but soon moved to Wolf Creek, MT, living at Holter Dam with his folks and younger sister...

Mar 26, 2026

James Sadler Lowry (Jim) passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 surrounded by the love of family. He was 77 years old. Jim came by his love of barbeque and rock-and-roll music honestly as he was born on November, 3rd 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee. His parents Jean and Carson Barham anchored his youth in Nashville where he made lifelong friends....

Mar 23, 2026

George Hagel, fondly known as Pat, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Lolo, Montana. Born on March 4, 1942, in Fromberg.

Pat was the son of George and Ann Hagel. He completed his education at Butte High School before joining the Navy right after graduation. His commitment to serving others was a defining trait throughout his life. One of his...

Mar 23, 2026

Daniel Whipps, 74, of Superior passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital. A graveside with Military Honors in the Superior Cemetery will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Daniel Thomas Whipps, son of Thaynard and Emily (Novack) Whipps, was born January 21, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended schools in the...

Mar 22, 2026

Don D. Kennedy, known to many as “Goose,” 87, of Philipsburg, Montana, passed away on March 22, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, of natural causes.

Don was born on November 27, 1938, in Anaconda, Montana, to Basil Kennedy and Elizabeth Twiggs.

In his younger years, he proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and the...

Mar 22, 2026

Frederic Frank Beyer

Frederic (Fred, Rick) Beyer 73 of Milltown, Montana passed away unexpectedly at home on March 22, 2026. He was born in Tigerton, Wisconsin on October 29, 1952, to Herbert F and Ida A Beyer. After his father died, his mother remarried and at the age of 5, the family moved to a ranch in Conner, Montana. Fred grew...

Mar 21, 2026

Michael “Mikey” Isaiah Mercer, of Missoula, Montana, and most recently Boise, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the age of 21.

Born on January 17, 2005, in Missoula, Montana to Tex Mercer and Dawn Twite. Mikey lived a life marked by unwavering kindness and an unforgettable presence. He had a big heart and an even bigger smile, complete...

Mar 21, 2026

Stan Wilson passed away at home surrounded by family on March 21st, 2026 from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). He was born on July 9,1941 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Ben Wilson and Cecil Mitchell. A celebration of his life will be held at Western Cider on Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 p.m.

Stan attended Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate degree...

Mar 19, 2026

Lorraine D. Noyd, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully from this life on March 19, 2026, to be with the Lord. Known warmly to all as “Lorri,” she carried with her a gentle spirit defined by kindness, dedication, and an abundance of love. She will be deeply and forever missed.

In 1962, Lorri began her greatest adventure when she...