Obituaries

Kelly Lee Oliver

Kelly Lee Oliver

Jul 15, 2024

Kelly Oliver, 49, of Bronson, Michigan passed away peacefully Monday, July 15, 2024 on her way back home after checking off a bucket list item, a 7-day Alaska Cruise with 12 members of her family and friends. She suffered a heart issue, and a stroke in Missoula, MT and passed a few days later surrounded by her husband, two sisters,...

Robin Sandvig

Robin Sandvig

Jul 14, 2024

Robin Lynn Sandvig passed on July 14, 2024 in Missoula, Montana. Full obituary will be posted at a later date. 

Nadine Fuchs

Nadine Fuchs

Jul 14, 2024

Nadine Marie Fuchs (Nuxoll) passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 82. Born on August 16, 1941 in Greencreek, Idaho, to Albert and Hildegarde Nuxoll, Nadine grew up surrounded by a loving family. Upon completing her education at Kinman Business University, she worked for a short time in Lewiston, Idaho prior to her...

Clara Redman

Clara Redman

Jul 13, 2024

Clara Redman, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 13, 2024. She was born on January 6, 1935, in Polson MT to loving parents, Leroy Thomas (Roy) Blank and Thelma Joyce Griffin Blank.

Clara dedicated most of her work life to being a custodian and boss at the University of Montana, where she exhibited a...

Delorah Liberty

Delorah Liberty

Jul 13, 2024

Delorah Liberty, 64, of Dixon passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her home with family by her side.  A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday September 25, 2024 at the Big River Cantina in Dixon, Montana.

Robert Hawkins

Robert Hawkins

Jul 13, 2024

Robert Allen Hawkins, a long-time Missoula dentist and outdoor enthusiast, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was 97. He died at home surrounded by his family.

 He was born on July 30, 1926 in Helena, to Thomas Lee Hawkins, a Helena physician, and Harriet Laughlin Hawkins. Two other children included Janet, and Thomas. Bob grew up spending lots of...

Veryl Stephens

Veryl Stephens

Jul 12, 2024

Veryl Audrey "Lee" Stephens (Johnson) (Nov 25, 1934 - July 12, 2024) was born in Henderson, MN to Clarence Hartford Johnson and Audrey Maxine Pettis. She raised her younger brother Rodney Clarence Johnson after the death of her mother when she was 11. At the age of 22, Lee welcomed her first child, Kara Elizabeth Gough in Sacramento, CA. She...

Louise Weaver

Louise Weaver

Jul 11, 2024

Louise Weaver, 81, of Arlee passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital.  A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Garden City Funeral Home. A Rosary service will conclude the visitation Tuesday night.  A private family burial will take place in the Jocko Valley Cemetery.

Jonathan William Burt

Jonathan William Burt

Jul 10, 2024



Be thankful for today because in one moment your entire life could change.

I would give anything for just one more moment with you.

The world lost a father, son and an amazing friend, Jonathan William Burt, on July 10, 2024.

He was born in Michigan on February 25th, 1968. Being born outside of Detroit forever made him a Detroit Red Wing and...

Rita Kay Pilgrim

Rita Kay Pilgrim

Jul 10, 2024

Rita Kay Pilgrim, 79, of Polaris, MT, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Village Nursing Home in Missoula, MT.

She was born on August 20, 1944 in Portland Oregon to James R. and E. Margaret Cummings Jorgenson. 

Growing up Rita lived in Oregon, North Dakota and Montana. After graduating high school in Polson, Montana she attended Kinman Business College in...

Michael Wehmeyer

Michael Wehmeyer

Jul 7, 2024

MIKE WEHMEYER

SOME THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW. AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN.

Mike loved oysters—steamed, on the half shell, smoked, you name it—and he’d slurp those babies down like butter, only when Mom was gone.

He made the best breakfast you’ve ever eaten, which is maybe why French Toast, his French Toast, is my favorite.

He could grill a mean steak, and run out the...

Alton Ervin Sept

Alton Ervin Sept

Jul 5, 2024

Alton E. Sept, 101, former Superintendent of Power for the Flathead Irrigation Project, passed away on July 5, 2024. Al was born on May 3, 1923, at his family home in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Gottlieb and Elenora Sept. He was the second son in a family of three boys.

As a child of the Depression, he helped at the family...

Michael Smith

Michael Smith

Jul 4, 2024

Michael Robert Smith, a good man, passed away at his home in Florence on July 4, 2024. He was born on January 25, 1944 in Seattle. He was, first and foremost, a gentleman. Mike was a big guy who had a big generous heart to match. With his engaging smile, natural charm, and distinctive mellifluous voice, he would warm a...

John Erickson

John Erickson

Jul 4, 2024

John Hans Erickson, 90, of Frenchtown, Montana passed away on Thursday July 4, 2024 at home.

He was born on December 31, 1933 in Warwick, North Dakota to Ernest and Myrtle Erickson. As a young boy, he lived on the family farm and he attended school in Page, North Dakota. Then he enlisted in the Army, building roads in Alaska. He...

Rose Marie Cromwell

Rose Marie Cromwell

Jul 2, 2024

Rose Marie (Thomas) Cromwell passed away July 2, 2024. Rosie, as she was called by family and friends, was born on March 2, 1937 at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula MT. She was the fifth of nine children born to George and Theresa Thomas. 

 On Oct. 16, 1954, Rosie married Russell Cromwell. They built their forever home and raised their three children,...

Shirley Anne Johnson

Shirley Anne Johnson

Jun 29, 2024



Shirley Anne Johnson, 84, of Missoula passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by family. Her burial will be conducted by the Missoula Eagles at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Missoula Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the Eagles Lodge in...

Richard Roullier

Richard Roullier

Jun 27, 2024

Richard “Dick” Roullier

August 5, 1939 - June 27, 2024

Missoula, Montana

In Loving Memory of Richard Joseph “Dick” Roullier

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Richard Joseph “Dick” Roullier, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. Dick peacefully departed this world on June 27, 2024, at his residence in Missoula Montana, at the age of 84, surrounded by...

Patricia Coombs

Patricia Coombs

Jun 26, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Coombs

 

Patricia “Pat” Coombs, 78, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday June 26, 2024, at Saint Patrick’s Hospital. 

She was born on September 5, 1945, to Cecil and Ruth Bathrust. She graduated from Laurel High School in 1964.

She is preceded in death by her brother Donald E. Coombs, and brother-in-law Jim Coombs.

She is survived by her husband Donald F. Coombs,...

Patrick Harris

Patrick Harris

Jun 26, 2024

Patrick Byron Harris was born on October 13, 1939, to Virginia and Byron Harris at their home on Otter Creek, outside of La Farge, WI. He was the first of three kids. He passed away Wednesday, June 26th, 2024, at his home in Missoula, MT.

Pat got his mom's permission and joined the service at the age of 17. He served...

Karon Rose Baertsch

Karon Rose Baertsch

Jun 26, 2024

Karon Rose (Hofeldt)Kimball) Baertsch, 80, passed away peacefully at home June 26, 2024 after a 3 year battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cancer. She had wonderful care at St. Pat's Cancer Center from Dr. Sara Scott and all the Nurses in the center. She was born April 29th, 1944 to Paul and Doris Hofeldt in Havre, MT. She grew up...