Obituaries

Oct 10, 2014

Obituary for Lucien Norman Croonenberghs

Lucien Norman Croonenberghs, 66, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at Community hospital of a long standing illness. He was born on Sept. 6, 1948. As a young boy he lived with his family; father, Lucien J. and mother, Mary C. Croonenberghs, sister, Luci Ann, and brother Jeff R., in the...

Oct 10, 2014

Obituary for Daniel Frank Hoskinson

; Daniel Frank Hoskinson, 59, of Missoula, passed away after a short battle with cancer Friday, Oct. 10, 2014. He was born March 5, 1955, in Hayward, California, to William and Eva Hoskinson. He worked the majority of his life in the construction industry in California and Montana. On Sept. 15, 1995, he married...

Oct 10, 2014

Obituary for Sharon Kay Bewley

Sharon Kay Ringer Bewley passed away Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, after a long and courageous battle against cancer. Sharon was born to Dale and Norma Ringer on May 28, 1942, in Las Animas, Colorado. Sharon graduated from Bent County High School with the class of 1960. She married Wilmer "Bill" Bewley Aug. 28, 1959....

Oct 9, 2014

Life Story for Gerald H. Mueller

Oct 9, 2014

Obituary for Edmund P. Davalos

As I sit here amongst my dad's various things he collected, I've come to realize that he is a "kid at heart", from his singing and dancing critters to his little wooden toys. I never looked at it quite that way until now. Taking him grocery shopping was interesting, he was the "old man...

Oct 8, 2014

Obituary for Elizabeth "Liz" Doores

Elizabeth "Liz" Doores, 89, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, at The Springs. She was born June 8, 1925, in Topeka, Kansas, to Clarence E. and Gayle Bowersox Niven. Liz graduated from Topeka High School in 1943 and the University of Kansas in 1947 with a degree in occupational therapy. While at...

Oct 8, 2014

Obituary for Robert J. Wheeler

Bob, 81, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, in the presence of his loving family. He was born July 12, 1933, in Pablo to Joseph Wheeler and Elaine Leighton Wheeler. Bob spent his early years with his grandparents and extended family in Moiese. The family later moved to Grant Creek, which was then the...

Oct 8, 2014

Obituary for Tillie "Pinky" Shandorf

- Tillie J. "Pinky" Shandorf passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. She was born Sept. 1, 1931 to Bertha and Reier Olgard. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry and daughter Lori. Survivors include her son Jon Shandorf and his wife Roberta, two daughters; Jeri Tschida and her husband Mark, Sheri...

Oct 7, 2014

Obituary for Daniel William Hahn Sr

Daniel William Hahn Sr., 67, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2014, in Seeley Lake. He was born Dec. 2, 1946, in Missoula to William and Patricia Hahn. Survivors include his son, Daniel Hahn Jr.; daughter, Angela Green; sisters, Cherrl James and Sheril Groves; three granddaughters; two grandsons; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews....

Oct 6, 2014

Obituary for Russell Eugene Svingen

Russell Eugene Svingen, 54, of Missoula, passed away on October 6th, 2014 at his home of natural causes. Russ was born on May 25th, 1960 in Eugene Oregon to Russell Sr. & Arlene Svingen, Wonderful parents, picked by God. Russ's childhood was filled with adventures on the farm, hunting birds, fishing and inviting all...

Oct 5, 2014

Obituary for Shirley Chambers

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend succumbed to her battle with cancer on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2014. Shirley died at home surrounded by her family as she made way to her heavenly home. She leaves behind her husband, David; children, Theresa Stekly (husband Jeff) and Jean Ross (husband Joe) of Missoula, David Chambers...

Oct 5, 2014

Life Story for Clarence Donald Jones

Oct 5, 2014

Obituary for Ora E. Mackie

-Ora E. Mackie, 80, passed away peacefully Sunday morning October 5th at Pearl Gardens in the Village Senior Residence. She was born Nov. 5, 1933 in Malott, WA to Roy and Athel Thrapp. She was the third of five living siblings. She graduated from Okanogan H.S. in 1951, she married George (Shorty) Mackie in...

Oct 3, 2014

Obituary for John Edson "Jack" Middleton

John Edson 'Jack' Middleton was born March 20, 1919, in Fulton, Illinois, and passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at the Philipsburg Nursing Home in Philipsburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bearl Audrey Barnett Middleton; and his sister, Trudy. His wife, Carolyn Lee Mason-Middleton, passed away in July...

Oct 1, 2014

Obituary for Sam A. Roberts Col.

Colonel Sam Alfred Roberts, 95, passed away peacefully on Oct 1, 2014 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, Montana surrounded by his loving family. Roberts was born in Boise, Idaho to Sam and Gracia Roberts, who eventually moved to Helena, Montana. Roberts was educated through high school in Helena. He attended the University...

Sep 29, 2014

Obituary for John Morgan. Davies

John Morgan Davies, 75, of Alberton, passed away on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at the family home on Petty Creek. John was born on March 30, 1939, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Audrey and W. Morgan Davies. He left Alaska in l957 to attend the University of Montana and worked as an electronic repairman until...

Sep 29, 2014

Obituary for Clifton D. Farmer (Doug)

Clifton "Doug" Farmer, 77, of Clinton, peacefully entered into eternal rest Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. He passed away at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula surrounded by his loving family. His hobbies included golfing, watching golfing and NASCAR racing on the long tracks. In fact, he loved to tailgate while driving. He received lots...

Sep 29, 2014

Obituary for Mary Jane Stolp

Mary Jane "Janie" Stolp, of Missoula, returned home to the Lord on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. She was born in Chewelah, Washington, on June 3, 1930, to her loving parents Robert and Stella Schoenberg, also of Chewelah. Janie made her home in Missoula shortly after she married the love of her life, Larry Stolp,...

Sep 29, 2014

Obituary for Milton "Red" Cole

Milton "Red" Cole, 85, passed away on Sept. 29, 2014, at Community Medical Center of natural causes. He was born June 5, 1929, in Halliday, North Dakota, to Milton and Lillian Cole. He graduated from Halliday High School in 1948. He enlisted in the Army in 1951, was in the 2nd Infantry and served...

Sep 29, 2014

Obituary for Cathie L. Schmiedeke

Cathie Lynn Schmiedeke, 68, of Missoula, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at home with her family. She was born July 21, 1946, in Missoula. Cathie graduated from Sentinel High School in 1964, then graduated from the vo-tech shortly after as a paralegal. She had a passion for travel and photography. Cathie lived in...