Obituaries

Ann Marie Carter

Ann Marie Carter

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...

Roy W. Holmstrom

Roy W. Holmstrom

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...

Patricia J. Warren

Patricia J. Warren

Jan 24, 2015

Life Story for Patricia J. Warren

Alvina A. Chaffin

Alvina A. Chaffin

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...

James A. Eversole

James A. Eversole

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...

Mary Ann Drake

Mary Ann Drake

Jan 23, 2015

Life Story for Mary Ann Drake

LeRoy Allen Holden Jr.

LeRoy Allen Holden Jr.

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,...

Letty Harrington Schiweck

Letty Harrington Schiweck

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...

Ann Marie Fandry (Levesque Halttunen)

Ann Marie Fandry (Levesque Halttunen)

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...

William R. "Bill" Holden

William R. "Bill" Holden

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...

Charles R. Franks

Charles R. Franks

Jan 20, 2015

Life Story for Charles R. Franks

Edward H. Dowse

Edward H. Dowse

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...

Louise Mackenzie Caras

Louise Mackenzie Caras

Jan 19, 2015

Life Story for Louise Mackenzie Caras

Lloyd Irving McDonald

Lloyd Irving McDonald

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...

Kenneth Gangl

Kenneth Gangl

Jan 17, 2015

Life Story for Kenneth Gangl

Kenneth Gann

Kenneth Gann

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...

Shirley A. Huffaker

Shirley A. Huffaker

Jan 16, 2015

Life Story for Shirley A. Huffaker

Michael H. Ginnings

Michael H. Ginnings

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...

Marilyn Gaines Kaphammer Denny

Marilyn Gaines Kaphammer Denny

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...

Mary Kathryn Oliver (Kathy)

Mary Kathryn Oliver (Kathy)

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...