Obituaries

Eleanor Price

Eleanor Price

Jan 9, 2026

In loving memory of Eleanor Alva Price, who went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2026, in Missoula, Montana.

Eleanor was born on September 1, 1933, in Dickinson, North Dakota, and grew up in Wibaux, Montana, with her three brothers, Jim, Val, and Danny, and her sister, Helen. They were raised by their mother, Rose,...

Darrell Jenicek

Darrell Jenicek

Jan 9, 2026

Darrell F Jenicek was born April 15, 1929 in Springston, Idaho. He was the 2nd of seven children to Frank and Maude Jenicek. He graduated from Kingston High School in May 1948. Darrell enlisted in the Army in November 1948 and found himself shipped off to Germany soon after. He was part of the US Constabulatory helping to bring a...

Gordon Joseph Peterson

Gordon Joseph Peterson

Jan 7, 2026

Born 12/20/1945 to Ira Nicholas Peterson Caroline Kraft Peterson in Kalispell, Montana. Gordon attended St. Matthew's school in Kalispell until 8th grade in 1960. Family moved to Polson that summer and Gordon graduated from Polson High School in 1964. Worked for couple years and then Gordon went to University of Montana Western. Then was drafted by US Army in 1969...

Roger White

Roger White

Jan 6, 2026

Roger Dean White, a hardworking man of quiet strength, humble heart, good humor, and integrity, passed away on January 6th, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of devotion to his family, faith, and his community.

Born on December 28, 1942, in Shelby, Ohio, to Wilbur and Helen White, the third of five siblings. Roger’s early years were...

Doug  Grimm

Doug Grimm

Jan 1, 2026

James Douglas Grimm, known to most simply as Doug, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Missoula, Montana. He was 86 years old. Born on March 1, 1939, at Murray Hospital in Butte, Doug grew up surrounded by the rugged landscapes and resilient spirit that shaped both his life and his art.

In 1946, Doug stepped into a formative chapter...

Roy L. Foote

Roy L. Foote

Dec 31, 2025

Cmdr. Roy L. Foote, USCG Retired, of Superior, passed away on December 31, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula of natural causes at the age of 87.

Roy was born May 8, 1938, and was adopted by Gen. Louis and Marianne Foote in St. Louis, Missouri. Roy moved between Army bases throughout his childhood until his father retired to Forest...

Kelleyann Buck

Kelleyann Buck

Dec 25, 2025

Kelleyann Buck, 59, passed away at home on December 25, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1966, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, becoming the eldest of three children born to Gary and Karen Stundon.

On October 20, 1989, Kelleyann married the love of her life, William “Bill” Buck. The two met while they were both stationed at Hill Air Force Base in...

Richard Poitras

Richard Poitras

Dec 25, 2025

Richard Allen Poitras, 81, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Hope Hospice of natural causes.

He was born November 3, 1944, in Missoula to Edmund and Geneva Poitras. Richard joined his sister Carol and siblings Ed and Janis followed. He made life long friends at Franklin Grade School and Missoula Co. High School, graduating in 1962. Richard served in the...

Betty Alice Edmisten Rice

Betty Alice Edmisten Rice

Dec 24, 2025

Betty A. Edmisten-Rice

Betty was born September 12, 1931 in Deer Lodge to Howard and Yvonne (Bouvier) Mayo and was educated in Deer Lodge and Sheridan schools.

She married Don Edmisten in 1949. Four children blessed this union. Later she married John S. Rice, Jr in 1967. Betty was employed by Security Mutual Life-Terry Hober Agency for 17 years.

Betty’s greatest joy was...

Fred Raunig, Jr.

Fred Raunig, Jr.

Dec 24, 2025

Fred A. Raunig, age 94, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital.

Fred was born on July 14, 1931, in Great Falls, Montana, to Fred Sr. and Clara Raunig. At the age of 11, he moved with his family to Stockett, Montana, where he grew up on the Raunig ranch and completed his education. He later began...

Dennis Eugene Conner

Dennis Eugene Conner

Dec 24, 2025

Dennis Eugene Conner, 84, of Missoula, Montana, died on December 24, 2025, in Missoula, of natural causes.

Dennis was born on July 11, 1941, in Corvallis, Oregon, to Henry Conner and Lois Webb Conner. His father died when Dennis was young, and he was raised by his mother, Lois, who supported her four sons while working for the U.S. Postal Service.

He...

Hesper & Titus Mohan

Hesper & Titus Mohan

Dec 23, 2025

Hesper Lee Mohan was born on April 27, 1985, in Helena, MT, to Nancy Anderson and Bruce Scharf. She was the middle sister to Alicia Esterby and Sierra Sorenson.

Childhood summers were spent between Virginia City and Missoula. You could always find Hesper and her sisters outside in the sunshine, digging for rocks, running through puddles, or picking raspberries in Roger...

Cynthia "Weezy" Stokes

Cynthia "Weezy" Stokes

Dec 23, 2025

Cindy “Weezy” Stokes, 75, of Missoula passed away on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 at Hope Hospice Center after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Cindy was born on May 27, 1950 in Anaconda, MT to Bob and Bonnie Cameron. As a young girl she lived with family in and around Missoula. Being the oldest of 5, she often spoke fondly of...

Russell Arnold

Russell Arnold

Dec 23, 2025

The Final Mission: Russell Patrick Arnold

Russell Patrick Arnold officially completed his final campaign on December 23rd 2025, finishing his mission with a "Legendary" difficulty rating and a life full of unlocked achievements.

Born June 11, 1989 as a miracle baby to his devoted parents, Bruce and Monica Arnold, Russell’s life was a gift from the very beginning. He grew from that...

Adam Rys-Sikora

Adam Rys-Sikora

Dec 20, 2025

Adam Rys-Sikora, was born April 21, 1961 in Lahore, Pakistan. He passed away suddenly on December 20, 2025 at St Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Montana. His parents, Johnand Kamila Rys-Sikora, were of Polish descent and worked abroad before immigrating to the US and settling in Bel Air, Maryland. Here Adam spent his formative years. He attended St. Margaret and John Carroll...

Jane K. Bender

Jane K. Bender

Dec 17, 2025

Jane Kay Bender, 78, passed away December 17, 2025 at home in the presence of her family after a lengthy battle with congestive heart failure. Jane was born on January 17, 1947 in Butte, MT on Oregon Ave. to John A. and Helen C. (Varelia) Pozega. She was the 6th of 6 children. Robert E. Pozega (deceased) Albuquerque, NM, Lois...

Sara Jane Wilson

Sara Jane Wilson

Dec 16, 2025

Sara Jane Wilson, 83, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, in Missoula, Montana.

Sara Jane was born on April 19, 1942, in Craig, Colorado, to Russell and Alma Greenhalgh. She graduated from high school in Casper, Wyoming, in 1960, and went on to earn her associate’s degree from Casper College in 1962.

On June 8, 1962, she...

Karen Brist

Karen Brist

Dec 15, 2025

Karen Brist, 92, of Missoula, MT passed peacefully on December 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of faith and love. Karen was born February 22, 1933 in Missoula to August and Eloise Nelson. Karen learned the value of hard work and close-knit family ties from an early age.

Karen attended Roosevelt Grade School and was a 1951 graduate of MCHS. She...

Susan W. Roloff

Susan W. Roloff

Dec 15, 2025

Susan W. Roloff, 89, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025 in Missoula, Montana.

She was born on September 19, 1936 to Charles and Doris Webster in Grand Island, Nebraska. Susan graduated from high school in Parsons, Kansas in 1954, and then attended University of Missouri in Columbia. There she met Glenn Roloff while he was earning his degree in forestry....

Stephen White

Stephen White

Dec 13, 2025

Stephen George White, age 32, of Missoula, Montana died in a vehicular accident on December 13, 2025.

He was born on April 22, 1993 in Redding, California to Michael and Elizabeth White. He attended primary and secondary in California, Tennessee, and Montana before being the first in his family to graduate high school from Arlee High School in May of 2012.

He...