Obituaries

Jan 16, 2015

Obituary for Michael H. Ginnings

Michael Herman Ginnings passed away unexpectedly January 16, 2015, at home with Chari Lipski, the lady he loved and adored, by his side. Michael was born May 5, 1948, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Millard Herman Ginnings and Hattie Inez (Nix) Ginnings. Michael's mother passed away when he was only 18 months old. After his...

Jan 16, 2015

Obituary for Marilyn Gaines Kaphammer Denny

Marilyn Gaines Kaphammer Denny of Missoula passed away at home Friday January 16, 2015 She was born June 12, 1936 in Glasgow Montana to Evelyn and Jack Gaines. As a young girl she graduated from high school in Corvallis Mt., then went on to get her teaching certificate from Western Montana College in...

Jan 15, 2015

Obituary for Mary Kathryn Oliver (Kathy)

December 11, 1953 - January 15, 2015 Mary Kathryn (Kathy) Oliver passed away on January 15, 2015 after an extended illness, in Missoula, Mont. She was born December 11, 1953 in Lewisburg, Tenn. to Mary Lina and Charles Oliver, Sr. Kathy attended schools in Lewisburg, Tenn.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Silver Springs, Md. She...

Jan 15, 2015

Obituary for LaVerne Reuther

LaVerne Reuther May 4, 1925 - January 15, 2015 Formerly of Jamestown, North Dakota. Preceded in death by husband Erwin. Survived by children Ron (Michelle), Paulette (Bill) Docktor; grandchildren Colin (Melissa) Reuther, Anne Reuther, Lisa (Ben) Eggebeen, Paul Docktor (Amanda Dial); great grandchildren Addison Eggebeen, Camden Docktor; sister, Louise Heid. A Private family service will...

Jan 15, 2015

Obituary for Arletta Mae Curtiss

Arletta Mae Curtiss, 92, of Missoula went to be in the arms of the Lamb of God on Thursday, January 15, 2015. She was born on September 15, 1922 in Lucas, KS to Lewis and Maggie Berry. She grew up in Hunter, KS where she then attended beauty school and owned her own shop....

Jan 14, 2015

Obituary for Stephen Adamski

Stephen P. Adamski, 71, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at home of cancer. He was born March 31, 1943, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Chester and Mary Adamski. On April 3, 1965, he married Judith L. Scherr. The couple lived in Colchester, Connecticut, until moving to Frenchtown in October 2002. He was an assistant pastor...

Jan 14, 2015

Obituary for Dale Edwin Sherrard

Dale Edwin Sherrard passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. He was 53 years old. The son of John and Donna Shafer of Cambridge, Ohio, and the late Dale Erman Sherrard, he graduated from Cambridge High School before attending Columbus College of Art and Design. Upon moving to New York City in the early 1980s,...

Jan 13, 2015

Obituary for Lonnie Douglas Young

Lonnie Douglas "Doug" Young, 70, took his final ride on life's highway Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015. He passed away peacefully in his home in Missoula. At his request, no service will be held. The family will hold a memorial in late spring. Doug, born Sept. 17, 1944, was a truck driver most of his...

Jan 13, 2015

Life Story for Lawrence William Beeley

Jan 12, 2015

Obituary for Rose McKay

iRose McKay, 90, of Missoula, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015, at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. Rose was born on February 21, 1924 in Watsonville, California to Crispulo and Felicitas Hidalgo, immigrants from Spain. She spent her early life in Watsonville before moving to Richmond, California, where she met the love of her...

Jan 12, 2015

Obituary for Keith L. Colbo

Keith L. Colbo was born Monday, Feb. 10, 1941, in Deer Lodge to Ken and Mary Colbo. He died in the early morning Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, in Missoula. He completed grade school and high school in Deer Lodge, attending St. Mary's Academy and Powell County High School. He spent his youth climbing the...

Jan 11, 2015

Life Story for John G. Fazekas

Jan 11, 2015

Obituary for John G. Frazekas

Missoula-John G. Fazekas, Sr., 72, passed away at St. Patrick Hospital on January 11, 2015 after a short battle with esophageal cancer. John was born on Feb. 23, 1942 in Passaic, New Jersey to John Fazekas and Rosemary (Nyitrai) Fazekas. He attended schools in Auburndale and Lakeland. He entered into the U.S. Air Force...

Jan 11, 2015

Life Story for Harold Ensign

Jan 10, 2015

Obituary for Bert A. Cramer

Bert passed away Jan. 10, 2015, to be with Dorothy, his wife of 62 years. Dad went peacefully (surprise) with his family surrounding him. Bert was born Sept. 20, 1925, in Helena to Ida M. and Egbert Cramer. Great-grandpa said NO to being Egbert Jr. Bert was raised and schooled in Helena and served...

Jan 10, 2015

Obituary for Frances Rangitsch Petroff Campbell

Frances "Frannie," 90, passed away peacefully surrounded by her daughters and two granddaughters Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, at Riverside Health Care of natural causes. Frances was born July 14, 1924, in Fromberg to Mary and Jacob Rangitsch. She grew up on a farm in Fromberg until moving to Missoula as a young girl....

Jan 9, 2015

Obituary for Wanda J. Kirkpatrick

-Wanda J. Kirkpatrick, of Coeur d'Alene, died in Missoula, Montana on January 9, 2015 with her son and daughter-in-law by her side. She had fought a long and hard battle with emphysema and COPD that finally became too much. She was cremated and will be placed beside her beloved son, Darren, husband Bill, and...

Jan 9, 2015

Life Story for Wanda J. Kirkpatrick

Jan 9, 2015

Obituary for Richard W. "Buz" Tyacke

Richard William "Buz" Tyacke, 68, received his angel wings and took his final flight to heaven Friday, Jan. 9, 2015. Buz was a happy, gentle giant and will be greatly missed. Buz will be remembered for his courage, sense of humor, being a loving husband, father and a loyal friend. His memory will...

Jan 9, 2015

Obituary for Florence A. Ladiges Dunwell (Dishno)

Florence Dunwell, 103, of Missoula, passed away in her home Friday evening, Jan. 9, 2015, with her loving daughters by her side. She died a peaceful, natural death. She was born in the family home in Dillon in 1911 to Fred and Mary Dishno. She was raised on the family ranch in...