Obituaries
Robert DoBell
May 20, 2025
Robert D. DoBell, Ed.D. September 16, 1976 – May 20, 2025
Dr. Robert D. DoBell passed away peacefully at home in Bonner, Montana, on May 20, 2025 after a long battle with Philadelphia Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Cancer or (PH+ALL). He was 48 years old.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on September 16, 1976, Robert lived a life guided by service, education,...
Valorie Johnston
May 17, 2025
Valorie Johnston, 91, of Libby passed away Saturday, May 17, 2025 at Edgewood Vista in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Valorie is survived by her children, TJ Hyde; Bill (Dori) Johnston; Doug (Karyn) Johnston; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two step-great grandchildren; companion, Ron Garcia; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Valorie was preceded...
John Garton
May 16, 2025
John Howard Garton, 76 passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025 in Missoula, Montana, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on March 10, 1949, in Los Angeles, California, John lived a life full of passion, curiosity, and kindness.
John is survived by his beloved daughters, Tamara McDermott (TJ) and Shannon Garton; his cherished grandchildren, Tammy and Matthew McDermott, and...
Kent Woolington
May 15, 2025
Kent F. Woolington, born October 29, 1948, left us on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in Missoula Montana. He was surrounded by family and loved ones.
Who was Kent Woolington? He was an Eagle Scout, Soldier, Woodsman, Logger, Truckdriver, Welder, Carpenter, Electrician, Mechanic, Cook, the list can go on and on. It was a universal fact that everyone who knew our Dad...
Maybell Burnett
May 14, 2025
Maybell Burnett, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2025, in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 96.
Born on May 2, 1929, in Lucas, Kansas, Maybell was the youngest of four children born to Clarence and Jennie Casper. She grew up alongside her siblings—Ray, Floyd, and Vera—in the heartland, where strong values and a deep appreciation...
Anna Peckham
May 13, 2025
Anna Elhard (formerly Anna Peckham)
July 24, 1932 - May 13, 2025
Anna Elhard, also known as Anna Peckham, was born Anna Wutzke on July 24, 1932, in Carson, North Dakota. She spent her early years on the family farm, where she developed a lifelong love of hard work and family.
As a young adult, Anna moved to Jamestown, North Dakota, where she...
Marvin Rehbein
May 13, 2025
Marvin Alfred Rehbein, 89, passed away in the early hours of Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, due to complications from Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS).
Marvin was born May 11, 1936, in the Township of Centerville - now known as Lino Lakes, MN - to Elsie (Stolp) and Louis Rehbein. He was the third of seven children, and the son...
Evelyne Rieker
May 9, 2025
In the early hours of May 9, 2025, Evelyne Rieker, 90, passed peacefully from this life into the next, joining her beloved husband, Robert (Bob) Rieker who passed in December.
Evelyne was born on June 18, 1934, in Lemmon South Dakota to Matt and Agnes (O’Donnell) Goeres. She was the third of 7 children and was especially close to her older...
Cletta May Pickens
May 9, 2025
Cletta May Pickens passed away at her home on May 9th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was swept away on the wings of a hummingbird on her way to heaven.
Mom was born on August 25, 1942, in Whitehall, MT to Walter and Carnolia Redman. When she arrived into this world, even the doctor and his wife wanted to...
Gayle Stacken
May 8, 2025
Gayle Stacken, 67, of Missoula passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date and interment will be in the Missoula City Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
Gayle Marie Stacken, daughter of Lyle and Dorothy (Burwald) Babcock, was born August 1, 1957 in Miles City, Montana. They...
Misty Towsley
May 5, 2025
Melissa “Misty” Ann Towsley
Misty Ann Towsley, 54, of Missoula, unexpectedly passed away on Monday, May 5th, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital.
Misty was born on June 24, 1970, in Missoula. She grew up on the family ranch in Rock Creek, attending Clinton Elementary School, then graduating from Hellgate High School in 1987. She went on to graduate from the University of...
Kyle Sharbono
May 3, 2025
Kyle Sharbono was born on July 16, 2002, to Roger and Sally Sharbono. From the very beginning, he brought immense joy and light into their lives, reflecting the deep love and happiness with which he was surrounded. He could not have been blessed with a more loving and devoted family.
Kyle adored his parents—they were his whole world. His mother’s love...
Marvin "Tyke" Paulson
May 2, 2025
Marvin (Tyke) Paulson, 61, of Missoula passed away on Friday May 2, 2025, at Community Medical Center, from a heart attack.
He was born December 24, 1963 to Marvin B. and Ramona R. Paulson, in Fairview Montana. As a child he lived with his two brothers and Mom in Sidney Montana. He attended Sidney Public Schools and made many lifelong friendships.
On...
Barbara M. LaJune
Apr 30, 2025
Barbara M. LaJune, 92, passed away on April 30, 2025 at the Springs at Missoula. Garden City Funeral Home is honored to assist her family.
John Bryan
Apr 30, 2025
John Allen Bryan, 67, of Missoula took his own life on April 30, 2025.
He was born on September 3, 1957 in Missoula, to Ralph and Anne Bryan. He attended Franklin Elementary School and Hellgate High School. He proudly served in the Marine Corps from 1976 to 1979. Upon returning to Missoula he began working in the shop for 4G PLUMBING...
Dale Gelvin
Apr 29, 2025
Dale Robert Gelvin, 83 of Missoula, MT passed away in his sleep on Tuesday, April 30, 2025.
Dale was born in Melrose, MN to Grant and Alma Gelvin. Dale had two younger brothers, Duane and Neil. He grew up in North Dakota where his family were wheat farmers. He later attended College in both Minot and Wahpeton but decided that college...
Judith "Judy" Harvey
Apr 28, 2025
Judith Ann (Balliet) Harvey, age 81, peacefully passed away on April 28th, 2025 in Missoula. Her memorial service will be held Friday, May 16, 2025 at 1:00pm at Garden City Funeral Home.
Judy was born on May 14, 1943 in Worland, Wyoming, to Franklin Jay Balliet and Claire (Bosserman) Balliet. The family moved to Missoula when Judy was in 6th grade....
Michael Hastings
Apr 27, 2025
Michael P. "Mike" Hastings, age 54, passed away at his home on April 27, 2025, as the result of a heart attack.
Mike was born on December 11, 1970, in Butte, America to Dan and Terry (Wallace) Hastings. In his early years Mike grew up in Butte and Miles City. His parents were later divorced, and he moved to Stevensville, MT,...
Andrew Wirth Sr.
Apr 26, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Andrew Morrison Wirth Sr., aged 89, on April 26, 2025, in Missoula, MT.
To all that knew him, Andy was a larger-than-life figure. He was tough, fearless and generous. He had a kind and gentle heart and a wonderful sense of humor that was welcomed in a world full of...
Travis Salo
Apr 25, 2025
Travis William Salo, 36 of lone, Washington passed away on April 25, 2025 of a tragic accident. Travis was born on March 27,1989 in Missoula Montana to Bob and Marian Salo. Travis attended Hellgate Elementary and graduated from Big Sky High School. While in High he was in band and on the golf team. He was a member of the...
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