Obituaries
Bernard Neil Gress
Aug 24, 2024
Bernard "Bernie" Gress, 87, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday August 24, 2024. He was born in Hamilton, Montana on December 2, 1936, the only child to John and Agatha (Skalsky) Gress. Bernie lived a life rich with humor and joyful memories, leaving a legacy his family will treasure for years to come. He was a true jokester...
Donna Holt
Aug 22, 2024
Donna Lee (Clausen) Holt 93, passed into the loving arms of Jesus August 22nd, 2024. She was born October 6th, 1930 along with her twin sister Monna, to Carl and Ella Clausen in Lewiston, ID. The family moved from there to Missoula where their sister Carla was born. Her parents owned and managed Clausen Refrigeration which was located on Higgins...
Larry Hollinder
Aug 21, 2024
Larry Lyle Hollinder
Larry Lyle Hollinder, 68, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in his home after succumbing to a two year battle with a serious illness.
He was born on December 26, 1955, in Anaconda, to Lyle and Leola Hollinder. He attended Hellgate High School, where he participated in track, basketball, and choir. He also ran track in...
John Parker
Aug 21, 2024
John Edward Parker, 80, of Missoula, peacefully went to the presence of God on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at home.
He was born on Oct. 27, 1943, in Fullerton, Cali. to Virgil and Esther Parker. When he was playing basketball in high school, he fell and had...
Lynn Morrison
Aug 17, 2024
It is with great sadness and love that we announce Lynn Marie Morrison, 65, a beacon of kindness and generosity, passed away on Saturday, August 17th. Lynn's extraordinary warmth, boundless love, and unwavering support touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her.
Born June 4, 1959, Lynn entered this world as a beautiful spirit. An incredible athlete, Lynn was...
Jean Snyder
Aug 16, 2024
Doris Jean Snyder, neé Robison, was born October 5, 1938 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Elmo Jefferson and Doris Lucille (Tyree) Robison. The only girl with three brothers, Jean's family worked a small dairy farm until WWII when the family and many other Oklahomans migrated to California to work in the Sausalito shipyards outside San Francisco. As the war neared an...
Baby Kellen Cox
Aug 16, 2024
Kellen Michael Cox, affectionately known as Kellen Bean, passed away on August 16, 2024, in Missoula, Montana, at the tender age of 7.8 months. Born in Missoula on December 26, 2023, Kellen was a cherished gift who brightened the lives of all who knew him during his brief time on earth.
Described as a sweet baby who became an angel among...
H. LeeIda Owen
Aug 14, 2024
H. LeeIda Owen (Sampson) 7/4/1937 - 8/14/2024
LeeIda passed from this life peacefully, at home, after battling a long illness.
LeeIda was born and raised in the Bitterroot Valley, on a farm in Three Mile. She attended Lone Rock Grade School. Her High School years were spent at Stevensville High, School where she met the Love of her life, Ernest R. Owen...
Billy Cleveland
Aug 13, 2024
Billy Cleveland, lovingly known as Log Dog, passed away on August 13, 2024 in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 59. Born on September 12, 1964, in Cottage Grove, Oregon, Billy was a hard-working and generous man who had a deep love for his family and friends.
Billy served his country honorably in the Army, where he was part of the...
Andrew Fortunati
Aug 13, 2024
Andrew Fortunati, 47, passed away in August 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and service. Andrew was a devoted father to his three children, a cherished brother to his two brothers and three sisters, and a friend to many. Born with a passion for exploration, Andrew spent his life seeking out new experiences and embracing the beauty of...
Justin David Dutra
Aug 12, 2024
Justin Dutra, 36, of Missoula, Montana passed away Monday, August 12, 2024. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
Justin David Dutra, son of Lori Dutra, was born January 9, 1988 in West Covina, California.
Justin graduated from Heritage High School in 2006, then enlisted in the United States Marines and was honorably discharged after his service was completed.
He graduated from Missoula...
James F. Voll
Aug 11, 2024
James Ferdinand Voll, 83 of Missoula, MT passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, August 11th 2024.
James was born at home in Carson, ND on April 15, 1941 to Elsie and Ferdinand Voll. He was the third child of four. He graduated from Carson High School where he was a member of the basketball...
Robert Edwards
Aug 11, 2024
Robert J. Edwards, 55, passed away on Sunday, August 11th, at Community Hospital, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his family and friends, who all loved him dearly.
Rob was born in Bozeman, MT, on September 8, 1968, to Bill and Judy Edwards. When he was very young, the family moved to Missoula, where he lived for the...
Twyla Johnson
Aug 11, 2024
Loving mother, wife, sister and daughter, Twyla Jane Johnson, 54, of Seeley Lake, Montana passed away August 11, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Twyla was born on October 18,1969 in Rugby, North Dakota to Curtis and Patricia Knight. As a child she was educated in the Glasgow Public School system. Growing up Twyla admired her Dad's passion for...
Michael Pecarich
Aug 10, 2024
Michael E. Pecarich
Michael E. Pecarich, 96, of Missoula passed away on August 10th, 2024 in his home at The Springs at Missoula. Michael was born on November 5, 1927, in Globe, Arizona to Joe and Katie Pecarich. Katie Mikich immigrated to Butte Montana from Bribir, Yugoslavia in 1925 where she married Joe Pecarich.
After a short stay in Butte, the family...
Caleb Boelman
Aug 10, 2024
Caleb Bruce Boelman, 32, passed away at his home in Butte, late Saturday night, August 10, 2024. He left behind an ocean of loved ones—his husband—Doug Ingraham and the two boys they fostered, his parents—Tom and Meg, four siblings—John, Jacob, Hannah, and Esther, “adopted brother” (AKA Best Friend) Cooper Meyers, a grandmother—Shirley Boelman, two aunts—Cindy Biggerstaff and Judy Boelman, his...
Prosper Paul
Aug 9, 2024
Prosper Frederick Paul, 92, of North Little Rock, Arkansas passed away on August 9, 2024. He was born on July 31, 1932 in Mansfield, Massachusetts to the late Alexander Paul and Blanche Dion. Prosper was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew, David.Prosper was a member of Rotary International and had a career in the hospitality industry. He...
Delena "Dee" Bishop
Aug 8, 2024
Delena Bishop, 75, of Missoula passed away Thursday, August 8, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 16, 2024 at Garden City Funeral Home with a reception to follow. Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 16, 2024 at the St. Mary’s Cemetery Annex. Online condolences may...
Michael Hamilton
Aug 5, 2024
Michael (Mike) Lee Hamilton
Mike Hamilton, 73, of Missoula passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024 at home, of natural causes.
Mike was born June 26, 1951 in Deer Lodge, Montana to Marleen and Martin (Spike) Hamilton. Mike attended Victor High School where he played basketball and football, and excelled in sports.
He quit high school at the end of his sophomore year...
Joanne Long
Aug 3, 2024
On Saturday, August 3, 2024, Joanne G. Long passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 92. Joanne was the loving wife of “Jack” Howard Long and the mother of Debra Long and Terri Long McGillis. She was born on December 9, 1932, to Glen H. Ailport and Elsie Naomi Swanson Ailport. As the fourth...
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