Obituaries

John Stolle

Feb 12, 2024

JOHN D STOLLE, 93, a long time Missoula resident passed away at his home 12 Feb 2024. He was born in Tyler, MT on 11 Apr 1930 to Arthur and Hortense (Abbott) Stolle. 

 

On 7 Jun 1950, he married Treasa Margaret Howell in Lewistown. She passed away in 2003. To their union were born 7 children: Ruth, Carla, Larry, Ronald, Darrell,...

Inga Ibey

Feb 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Inga Ann Ibey, 90

Inga Ann Ibey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, left her earthly home on February 5, 2024, to join her heavenly family, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. With a heart as vast as the Montana skies she called home, Inga was a beacon of warmth,...

Carl L. Jones, Sr.

Feb 5, 2024

How is it that with so many people on earth, no two are identical? Neither in looks nor in identity. Similar, but not identical. We humans are unique but also dissimilar. We are plagued with questions that don’t have clear answers. Some are even difficult or impossible to form into fathomable or meaningful questions. Among these are questions about death. What...

Catherine E. Rapp

Feb 2, 2024

Catherine E. “Cathy” Rapp, 81, passed away on February 2, 2024 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Cathy was born on October 15, 1942 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to John and Clara (Autrey) Almand.

Cathy was an avid quilter and opened Seeley Lake’s first quilt shop; Cathy’s Quilt and Cloth. She expanded to a second store in Butte.

Cathy married Marvin...

Lee Goeres

Feb 1, 2024

Lee Michael Goeres passed from this life on February 1, 2024. He was born October 30, 1936 at home on a small ranch near Pretty Rock, North Dakota to Matt and Agnes (O’Donnell) Goeres. From the beginning he and his brothers were cowboys and worked the ranch. Lee’s childhood friend, Lester, used to say dad and his brothers didn’t just...

Marsha Steinweden

Jan 31, 2024

Marsha Joyce Steinweden, wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away too soon on January 31, 2024, at the age of 70.

Marsha grew up in Riverbank, California, and graduated from Riverbank High School in 1972. She was well known for participation in the FFA, and her general shenanigans (which would continue throughout her life). She attended Yuba...

Brian O'Reilly

Jan 31, 2024

Brian O'Reilly, 78, passed away peacefully at St. Patrick Hospital on January 31, 2024.

Brian was born June 9, 1945 in Dublin, Ireland. He moved to Missoula in 1987.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Docken, his daughter Imogen Reichling O'Reilly, son Hugo Loubersac, grandson Axel, brothers Sean (Eimer) and Richie (Sunniva), sisters Eileen O'Connor and Paula (Muhammed Attia), brother-in-law Louie...

Samuel Williams

Jan 30, 2024

Samuel Fredrick Williams passed away peacefully with his soulmate and wife Gina Williams by his side on January 30th, 2024. Sam was born on May 28th,1957 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Nell and Joe Williams. Sam spent his childhood in the great outdoors of the Stanley Basin, exploring, hunting, and fishing with his parents, siblings, and extended family.  Sam loved...

Andrew DiSalvatore

Jan 30, 2024

Victoria Gordon

Jan 30, 2024

On January 30th, 2024, Victoria Diane Gordon of Missoula passed away from complications of Pancreatic Cancer at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Vicky, the only girl among six children, was born August 25, 1949, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. Her parents were Lucille and Matt Gordon.

Vicky attended St. Anthony Grade School, Sacred Heart High School and...

Eunice Nelson

Jan 30, 2024

Eunice Hysen Nelson, 96, of Missoula, went to dance with Jesus on January 30, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital.

 

She was born on May 29,1927, in Missoula, to John and Stella Hysen. She attended school in Missoula and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1945. Upon graduation she joined the

Cadet Nurse Corp in Spokane, WA at Whitworth College and Deaconess...

Robert Lowry

Jan 29, 2024

Robert (Bob) Oliver Lowry passed away at 74 in the comfort of his Missoula home on Monday January 29, 2024, in the company of his beloved dog Bullseye. Bob was born on December 19, 1949, in Alberta, Canada, to Cyril and Verda Lowry. He was the 7th of 10 siblings. Bob was brought up on a farm for the first few years...

Mavis Nickless

Jan 29, 2024

Mavis Nickless passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Village Senior Residence. Arrangements are pending.

Jennifer Ann Carter

Jan 27, 2024

Jennifer Ann Carter, 83 passed away at her home in Missoula, MT on January 27, 2024.  She was born in Springfield, OH, the daughter of Jeane Elmira Browne Carter and David Wark Carter.  Jennifer attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1963.  She earned her Masters in Public Administration in 1976 from Golden...

Bonnie Leifer

Jan 27, 2024

DeWayne McGimpsey

Jan 24, 2024

DeWayne "Dino" McGimpsey, aged 75, passed away on January 24, 2024. He leaves behind a loving family, including his brother, James (Jan) McGimpsey, and sister, Jane McGimpsey Haker. Also cherishing his memory are his nieces Lisa McGimpsey, Wendy (Willy, children Vinny and Marlee) Davison, Mandy (children Katerina, Taven, and Audrey) McGimpsey, Erika (Jake, children Mack and Maggy) Gustavsen, Vanessa (Aaron,...

Diana Hendrickson

Jan 24, 2024

Diana Elizabeth Hendrickson, 37, of Missoula, Montana passed away on January 24, 2024 on the eve of the Wolf Moon.

She was born in Concord, Massachusetts to her late father Simon Gregory Wall and mother Joan Anthony Wall. She was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Marc Hendrickson, on October 22, 2022 on the banks of the Blackfoot River.

Diana loved...

Jeanette Cecelia Vermillion

Jan 21, 2024

Jeanette Cecelia Vermillion, 82

Jeanette (Jan) Cecelia Vermillion, of Missoula, received her last rites and passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, after a brave struggle with breast cancer.

Born Jeanette Cecelia Baker on January 1, 1942 to Andrew and Mercedes (Vaughan) Baker in Ogden, Iowa, she was an outgoing athlete and artist who loved basketball, softball, painting, and stained glass.

Jan attended...

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Holland

Jan 21, 2024

On January 21, 2024 Our beloved Sandy Lee Holland gained her wings.

Sandy was born on April 27, 1959 in Butte Montana.

Sandy married the love of her life, Gene Holland on August 11, 2001.

Sandy enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing, camping, traveling, home canning, her animals, and her love for Raiders football.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by...

Margaret Barnett

Jan 20, 2024

MARGARET JANE BARNETT

Margaret Jane Barnett, 95, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Living Centre in Stevensville, of natural causes.

She was born on February 15, 1928 in Butte, MT to Ralston Hughes McCrackin and Eileen Weygant McCrackin. Her childhood years through high school were spent in Drummond, MT. She graduated from Drummond High School in...