Obituaries

Nov 30, 2014

Life Story for Vernon L. Sharp

Nov 29, 2014

Obituary for James B. Pulliam

ames (Jim) Bibighaus Pulliam, 81, died Nov. 29, 2014, at his Missoula home, in bed with his wife Pat by his side. Jim was born at the Presidio, San Francisco, California, on Sept. 23, 1933. A few days later, his father Howard Pulliam, a colonel in the Army, and mother Harriet Bibighaus Pulliam were...

Nov 29, 2014

Obituary for Ethel Caras Diettert

Ethel Caras Diettert died peacefully Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital, one day after celebrating her 88th birthday. Ethel was born Nov. 28, 1926, to Samuel and Grace (Phillips) Caras. She was raised in Missoula, and her early years were spent helping her father at Garden City Floral and enjoying activities at...

Nov 28, 2014

Obituary for David L. Dunfee

David "Lee" Dunfee, 70, of Missoula, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2014. He was born Feb. 22, 1944, in Tecumseh, Michigan, to George and Mae Dunfee. Lee enjoyed horses, roping and attending the National Finals Rodeo, but his true passion was being on the water, bass fishing and enjoying every tournament. A loving father...

Nov 28, 2014

Obituary for Howard Frank Kammerer

Howard F. Kammerer, 91, a longtime resident of Frenchtown, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Howard was born Jan. 7, 1923, in Beach, North Dakota, to Art and Martha Kammerer. He was a farmer for a number of years and advanced to logging as a skidder operator and...

Nov 27, 2014

Obituary for Elva M. Greil

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Elva Mae (Thomas) Greil, 80, of Missoula passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on a beautiful Thanksgiving afternoon, November 27, 2014. Elva was born April 30, 1934 to Harry Arthur Thomas and Velma LaVerne Warren on the family farm outside of Decatur, Nebraska in the same house...

Nov 26, 2014

Life Story for Donald Lee D.J. Sunell

Nov 25, 2014

Obituary for Francis F. Mocabee

Francis Finley Mocabee, 79, of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at Community Medical's Heart Center. He left this world peacefully and pain free in the presence of his caring wife, both his daughters, both his granddaughters and his little buddy great-grandson, Trevin. Francis was born May 1, 1935, to Finley and Ruby...

Nov 25, 2014

Obituary for Dianna Lynn Streit (Robb)

– Dianna Lynn (Robb) Streit, local pastor's wife and piano teacher, passed away in the early morning hours of Nov. 25, 2014, at the age of 76. Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on Feb. 7, 1938, she was the only daughter of the late playwright, radio personality and longtime court reporter, Reva...

Nov 25, 2014

Life Story for Dianna L. Streit

Nov 25, 2014

Obituary for Duane R. White

Duane R. White, 56, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital. He was born Dec. 16, 1957, in Ronan to Robert and Inez White. He is survived by wife, Martha; brother, Doug of Missoula; and sisters, Marsha of Idaho and Linda of Texas. Memorial services with a potluck will be at...

Nov 25, 2014

Life Story for Duane R. White

Nov 24, 2014

Life Story for Theresa A. Wilson

Nov 24, 2014

Obituary for Elaine M. Siltman

Elaine M. Siltman, 92, of Missoula passed into heaven on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. She was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on Oct. 13, 1922, to Emil and Helma Bulow. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School, and worked at Biles-Coleman Lumber Co. in Omak, Washington, during Word War II, along with her sister Ethel. Elaine met...

Nov 23, 2014

Obituary for Steven William "Wobbie" Benzschawel

– Steven William "Wobble" Benzschawel, 53, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at his home. Steve was born July 6, 1961, in Buffalo, Minnesota, to parents Wilbur and Marlene Benzschawel. He graduated from Maple Lake High School in Maple Lake, Minnesota, in 1979. He then went on to further his education at...

Nov 23, 2014

Obituary for Donald P. Delzer

Donald "Don" Delzer, age 91, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at Village Health Care. He was born Aug. 1, 1923, in rural Dodge County, Minnesota, the eldest of three sons of Ezra and Rosa Rohwer Delzer. He attended rural Pleasant Corners School for grades one through eight and Kasson, Minnesota, high school...

Nov 23, 2014

Obituary for Steven William "Wobbie" Benzschawel

Steven William "Wobble" Benzschawel, 53, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at his home. Steve was born July 6, 1961, in Buffalo, Minnesota, to parents Wilbur and Marlene Benzschawel. He graduated from Maple Lake High School in Maple Lake, Minnesota, in 1979. He then went on to further his education at St....

Nov 22, 2014

Obituary for Leo A. Flink

Leo A. Flink, 92, of Missoula, passed away Saturday evening, Nov. 22, 2014, at Target Range Adult Care. Leo was born in Missoula on July 29, 1922, to Thomas and Mary (Gabel) Flink. He attended local schools and joined the Army in December 1942, proudly serving his country in the infantry with treks through...

Nov 21, 2014

Obituary for Linda L. Butler

Linda was born August 10, 1950 to Walter T. and Velma J. Johns, in Missoula, Montana. She attended school at Lowell Elementary until the 5th grade, when the family moved to Evaro Hill. She graduated high school from Frenchtown High in 1968. She worked various jobs, over the years; cleaning, cooking, motel management, apartment...

Nov 21, 2014

Obituary for Carol K. Ehlers

Carol Ehlers passed peacefully Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014, at the age of 80. She was born in Rhame, North Dakota, in 1934 to Clarence and Ruth Hestikin. When she was 13 years old, the family moved to Billings, where she graduated from Billings Central Catholic High School. She attended Holy Names College for one...