Obituaries

Jun 5, 2024

Obituary:John Copelton, a man of many talents and a heart of gold, passed away on June 5, 2024, in Missoula, Montana. He was born in, New Jersey, on January 25, 1957, to Sarah Alpaugh. John led a remarkable life filled with diverse experiences and unwavering love for his family.A true man, John pursued education in Culinary Arts and Psychology, showcasing...

Jun 5, 2024

Mary Bettina "Tina" Danielson passed away in her sleep at home on Wednesday night, June 5, 2024. Born on March 6, 1949, to Jack and Evelyn Hughes in Missoula, MT, Tina was 75 years old when she left us — a beautiful lady, inside and out, her entire life.

Tina married Phil Senechal shortly after high school. The couple shared their early...

Jun 5, 2024

(Vosko) Nickolai Anatolievich Voskoboinikov, passed away, at the age of 29, surrounded by the love of his family, June 5th, 2024.He was born on January 16th, 1995, in Missoula Montana, to parents Anatoli N. and Valentina A. Voskoboinikov. Nick was courageous and adventurous. He lived life to the fullest and when you heard his laugh it showed. He was a hard worker...

Jun 4, 2024

My father, James “Jim” Elwood Dickinson, was born in Scobey, MT, on June 15, 1929, to Marie Chase and Floyd Adelbert Dickinson. He was their first child of seven. He spent most of his youth on a farm in Spring Valley, near Scobey, just south of the Canadian border. His father farmed and raised cattle for dairy. When the family...

Jun 3, 2024

David Charles Scheel, 68, died Monday, June 3, at his home in Missoula surrounded by his family. He suffered from a rare form of early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, which he met with grace and courage.

He was born Oct. 5, 1955, to Chuck and Francie Scheel in Billings. He was raised in Billings with his two brothers and two...

Jun 3, 2024

Warren Dale Haigh, 84, of Charlo, passed away Monday, June 3, 2024 at Community Medical Center in Missoula.  A memorial gathering will be held at a later date.  Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Warren Dale Haigh, son of Harold and Evelyn (Frankenstein) Haigh, was born October 4, 1939 in Doland, South Dakota.  He graduated from Hitchcock High School in...

Jun 3, 2024

Louella (Liz) Luoma was born to Clarence and Violet Therriault on May 23, 1941 in Missoula, MT. She joined Dad in heaven on June 3, 2024.

Mom grew up in Elliston with her two younger brothers Harold and Dale. She loved being "one of the boys" and the three of them shared many wonderful adventures together.

On November 28, 1959...

Jun 1, 2024

Karen Mari Gallagher Karen Mari Gallagher, 71, passed away on Saturday, June 1 st , 2024, at St. Patrick’s Hospital, despite an attempt by surgeons to repair an abdominal aortic aneurysm. She was born July 31 st , 1952, to Frances and Benjamin Davis at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Oakland, CA. As a young girl she grew up in...

May 30, 2024

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved boy whose zest for life and generous spirit touched the hearts of all who knew him. 

Kaedyn Asher Richards, 18, born October 8, 2005, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. 

Kaedyn, born in Missoula, Montana, joined the Richards Family at...

May 30, 2024

Sandy Clare (Schwanbeck) Lemmer

Sandy Lemmer of Alberton, MT claimed the victory in Christ on Thursday, May 30th, 2024, of natural causes.

Sandy was born to Edwin and Gertie Schwanbeck on April 10th, 1940, in Rugby, ND, accompanied by her twin sister, Sonya.

Growing up in North Dakota she enjoyed school, helping in her daddy’s bakery and spending summers at her grandparents’ farm....

May 28, 2024

Paula Rae Peterson, 74, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital, After a 2-year Battle with cancer. She was born on January 31,1950, in Minot N.D., to John and Phyllis Richardson. She had moved to Montana in 1968 and met the love of her life, Jerry Peterson in 1971.They were Married Dec.28, 1971 in...

May 26, 2024

**Margaret S. Gertner**   

October 14, 1927 – May 26, 2024

Margaret S. Gertner, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, at the age of 96.

Born on October 14, 1927, in Olean, NY, to George and Rose Sader, Margaret lived a life full of love, dedication, and warmth. She graduated from St. Bonaventure University in 1949,...

May 24, 2024

Gordon Phillip "Gordy" Blietz, Sr. ,81, of Stevensville, died peacefully May 24, 2024 surrounded by his children. He was born September 11, 1942 in Elgin, Illinois to Duane and Jeanette Blietz.

In 1963 he married Margaret L. Stewart in Dundee, Illinois. They welcomed their son one year later. They moved to Western Montana in 1966 where their family grew, inviting three...

May 23, 2024

Joshua Steven Holloway, passed away on May 23, 2024 at the age of 48. 

 Born on May 8,1976, in Sheridan, Montana to Joy (Adams) Koepke and Steve Holloway. He spent his childhood fishing in the creek behind his grandmother's house and running a muck in Whitehall. After graduating from Whitehall High School in 1994, he enlisted in the Army.

 After serving in...

May 23, 2024

May 22, 2024

Leslie Howard Treichel , 85 of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in his home surrounded by loved ones.  

He was born on October 11, 1938, in Missoula to Rhiney and Emma Treichel.   He graduated from Missoula County High School in 1957.  He enlisted in the Army National Guard in 1956 and served for 8 years.  While...

May 21, 2024

Diane Lillian Sheridan, age 80, passed away peacefully at her home on May 21, 2024, after a seven-year battle with Interstitial Lung Disease. Born on November 8, 1943, in Helena, Montana, to Dean and Lillian Bailey, Diane spent her early years in Helena before moving to Missoula with her family, before her 10th grade year. At Missoula County High School,...

May 20, 2024

Lois Nellda James

July 10, 1936 – May 20, 2024

Parents were Austin and Nellda Lee Dillree.

Family operated the Lone C Ranch in Helmville until 1944, then moved to Barbour’s, Montour Ranch.

Attended the one room Monture school through 8th grade.

Lived in a small apartment in Missoula with her sister for four years while attending Hellgate High School.

Married David (Sonny) James in 1954....

May 17, 2024

Leona J. Lewis, 86, went to be with the Lord and her family on May 17, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born January 15, 1938, in Williston, ND, to Paul and Ida Hinz. She was the third child out of eight children, who grew up in the Culbertson/Bainville, MT area.

Leona graduated from high school in Bainville and worked...

May 16, 2024

James (Jim) Jaeger passed away on May 16, 2024 after a 6-year battle with Lewy Body dementia.

Jim was born in Eau Claire Wisconsin in 1948 to Lorn and Katherine Jaeger and grew up in Menomonie, Wisconsin with his two younger sisters Mary and Jeanne.

While working as a camp counselor during summer break from Luther College, Jim met the love of...