Obituaries

Jan 27, 2015

Life Story for Avis Mae Gruman

Jan 27, 2015

Obituary for Wayne J. Real

Wayne J. Real, 70 of Missoula Montana, went to be with his Lord & Savior January 27, 2015 after battling a long illness. Wayne was born in Helena Montana, December 12, 1944. He married the love of his life, Dixie in June of 1966, while serving in the United States Navy. He was stationed...

Jan 27, 2015

Obituary for Avis Mae Grauman

Our loving mother passed away peacefully at her home in Missoula, surrounded by her family, on Jan. 27, 2015, at age 83. She was born to Joel C. "Clifford" and Irene Godwin on May 25, 1931. Due to a family tragedy, she was raised by her grandparents, Solomon "Reid" and Mae Pasley, on the...

Jan 27, 2015

Life Story for Linda Sue Combs

Jan 25, 2015

Obituary for Ann Marie Carter

AnnMarie Carter, loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother went to be with her Lord and savior on Sunday, January 25th, 2015 at her home in Seeley Lake. Her passing was sudden and unexpected due to natural causes. She was born in Butte, MT on March 31st, 1946 to Stephen and Ruby Lockmer. She...

Jan 24, 2015

Obituary for Roy W. Holmstrom

Roy William Holmstrom, 64, of Missoula, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2014, in the comfort of his own home. He was born on April 3, 1950, in Dearborn, MI to Roy C. and Dora Holmstrom. After graduating from Western Michigan University with a degree in Behavioral Psychology, Roy ventured west and...

Jan 24, 2015

Life Story for Patricia J. Warren

Jan 24, 2015

Obituary for Alvina A. Chaffin

Alvina A. Chaffin, 93, of Missoula, passed away at her home Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. She was born in Bentley, North Dakota, a daughter of Alfred and Amelia Schweitz. She attended school in Bentley and in Lemon, South Dakota, before moving with her family to Hamilton. She met the love of her life, James...

Jan 23, 2015

Obituary for James A. Eversole

– Dr. James (Jim) Atlee Eversole, 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away of natural causes the night of January 23rd, 2015. Jim was born August 1, 1929 in Lexington, Kentucky to his parents Theodore Roosevelt Eversole and Hazel Atlee Eversole. Jim attended primary school in London, KY, and later finished high school...

Jan 23, 2015

Life Story for Mary Ann Drake

Jan 22, 2015

Obituary for LeRoy Allen Holden Jr.

LeRoy Allen Holden Jr., 57, son of the late LeRoy Allen Sr. and Dorothy Kurth Holden, had zest for life. He put his family first and would give the shirt off his back to anyone. His unexpected passing to be with our Lord on Jan. 22, 2015, stunned our world. Born June 1,...

Jan 22, 2015

Obituary for Letty Harrington Schiweck

Letty Harrington Schiweck, 86, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at St. Patrick Hospital after an acute stroke on Jan. 15. She was born Letty Mae Harrington in 1928 on an island in the Big Sioux River in South Dakota near Westfield, Iowa. Her parents were Charles Vessey Harrington and Vera Mae...

Jan 21, 2015

Obituary for Ann Marie Fandry (Levesque Halttunen)

On Jan. 21, 2015, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family, Ann passed away of natural causes while living at Hunters Glen in Missoula. Her body had just worn down because for the past 37 years she had fought and won the battle against breast cancer. Ann Marie Levesque was...

Jan 21, 2015

Obituary for William R. "Bill" Holden

A tribute to and celebration of Bill Holden Jr.'s life and accomplishments will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Sunrise Saloon, located at 1805 Regent St. in Missoula. Please join us as we honor Bill's exceptional life, work, family and friends. Food will be provided. Read William...

Jan 20, 2015

Life Story for Charles R. Franks

Jan 19, 2015

Obituary for Edward H. Dowse

Edward H. Dowse, 68, passed away of natural causes at St. Patrick Hospital on Mon. Jan. 19th. Edward was born on Dec. 22, 1946 in Oil City, PA to Delmar Dowse and Marylou (Soke) Dowse. After completing high school, he joined the Marines and was enlisted from 1965 to 1971. He was a lifelong...

Jan 19, 2015

Life Story for Louise Mackenzie Caras

Jan 19, 2015

Obituary for Lloyd Irving McDonald

Lloyd Irving McDonald, 79, of Missoula, passed away in Spokane on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. Lloyd was born to Les and Viva McDonald on March 16, 1935. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna Mae McDonald; sons, Daryl (Leslie), Tom, Tim (Shelly) and Dave (Leona); sisters, Lorraine Dalzell, Betty Shortridge and...

Jan 17, 2015

Life Story for Kenneth Gangl

Jan 17, 2015

Obituary for Kenneth Gann

– Kenneth Gann, 48, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. He was born Dec. 8, 1966, in San Pablo, California. As a young boy, he loved going to his grandparents' ranch. He could fix anything and was a born carpenter. His proud parents are Galen Gann and Sharon Pendleton. Ken had an amazing...