Obituaries

Mar 22, 2014

Obituary for Walter E. Fields Jr.

Walter Ernest "Ernie" Fields Jr. was born to Walter Ernest Sr. and Ruby Fields on Dec. 15, 1935, in Conifer, Colo. He passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2014, at Hillside Health Care Center. Ernie was the fourth of ten children. In 1942 the family moved to Milliken, Colo., where Ernie attended school...

Mar 22, 2014

Obituary for Charles "Jerry" Schumacher

Charles "Jerry" Schumacher, born Feb. 13, 1941, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 22, 2014, with his daughter, Jennifer Schumacher Kirby, by his side. He will be sorely missed by all his family and friends who he charmed, lives he touched and souls he inspired. Arrangements are under the care of Cremation and Burial Society...

Mar 22, 2014

Obituary for Edward J. "Ed" Hollenback

Ed passed away after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. Ed went peacefully to be with the Lord on March 22, 2014 in the presence of his loving wife Eleanor, five children, and numerous grandchildren and close family members. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, brother Richard, sister Mary Lou,...

Mar 21, 2014

Obituary for Courtney twining Guffin

Courtney Twining Guffin, a vigorous and cheerful wife, mother, and friend to many, passed on Friday, March 21, 2014, at the young age of 94. Her family and numerous acquaintances who have been so positively influenced by her life will miss her greatly. Courtney was born March 1, 1920, in Birmingham, Ala., to Geraldine...

Mar 20, 2014

Obituary for James E. McConnell

James E. McConnell died Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the Village Health Care Center after a short bout of cancer. He was born Nov. 6, 1946, in Lords Valley, Pa., to Helen Hazen McConnell and Hugh McConnell. Jim graduated from University of Scranton with a degree in physics. In California, he was an electrical...

Mar 20, 2014

Life Story for Laura L. Corcoran

Mar 19, 2014

Obituary for Zachary J. Krueger

Zachary J. Krueger, 22, of Missoula, passed away at home Wednesday, March 19, 2014. He was born Aug. 14, 1991, in Arlington Heights, Ill., the son of Londa and Mark E. Krueger. He is survived by his parents and sisters McKenzie and Dallas, all of Gilberts, Ill. Services will be held in Illinois and...

Mar 19, 2014

Obituary for Katherine Elizabeth Wheeler "Cassie" Phillips

Katherine Elizabeth "Cassie" Wheeler Phillips, 97, passed away at her home Tuesday, March 19, 2014, surrounded by her family. Cassie was born on March 28, 1916, to Emily Rosenquist and Thomas M. Wheeler in Willmar, Minn. As a young child, she moved with her family to Washington state and then the Mission...

Mar 19, 2014

Obituary for Norma M. Gibbs

Our sweet mom and gramma, Norma Gibbs, 89, of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, at Bee Hive Homes, of natural causes. She was born July 7, 1924, in Cass Lake, Minn., to Martin and Teah Monson. When Norma finished high school she moved to join her brother, Milo, in Seattle, where...

Mar 18, 2014

Obituary for Richard Bowman-Brown

Richard Bowman-Brown died Tuesday, March 18, 2014, in his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 14, 1952, in Los Angeles, Calif. He attended Northwest Christian College in Eugene, Ore., where he met Linda Bowman, the future mother of his children. He courted her in Juneau, Alaska, with a sailboat while she...

Mar 17, 2014

Life Story for Andrey Grib

Mar 17, 2014

Obituary for Pamela E. Wolf Lake Lensman

Pamela E. Wolf Lake Lensman, 54, of Frenchtown, claimed the victory in Christ on Monday, March 17, 2014, of natural causes. Pam was born in Sargent, Neb., on Jan. 23, 1960. She spent her childhood on the family farm in Nebraska. The family moved to Pablo in 1972. Pam graduated from Ronan...

Mar 17, 2014

Life Story for Neil Blake Beavers

Mar 17, 2014

Obituary for Sheila Ellen Combo

Ellen Sheila Combo devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away at Riverside Health Care Center on March 17, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born in Helena on December 31, 1938 to Dr. Edward and Ellen (Sullivan) Gallivan. She received her primary and secondary education at Cathedral grade school and high school in...

Mar 16, 2014

Obituary for Leora May Kirchner

Leora May Kirchner, 84, of Missoula, left our world to join her beloved husband on the anniversary of his death Sunday, March 16, 2014, at her home due to natural causes. She was born on Dec. 22, 1929, to Loren and Florence Hines in Tulare, Calif. She was raised in different areas in eastern...

Mar 16, 2014

Life Story for Eleanor Lenci Kappes Quinian Topel

Mar 16, 2014

Obituary for Ruby E. Wood

Ruby E. Wood, 92, formerly known as Ruby Plummer, Strong, Richards. Ruby departed this world peacefully Sunday morning, March 16, 2014. Her last days were filled with great support and love from family and friends providing reminiscent stories, songs, prayers, kisses and tender embraces. Ruby was born in Powell, Wyo., on Aug. 16, 1921,...

Mar 16, 2014

Life Story for Anita M. Conn

Mar 16, 2014

Obituary for Gloria Jean Moore

Gloria Jean (Lewis) Moore, 86, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2014, at Missoula Health and Rehabilitation with family at her side. She suffered greatly from dementia in her later years and is now at peace. Gloria was born in Raceland, Ky., on Nov. 9, 1927, the youngest child of the late Sam and Ida...

Mar 16, 2014

Life Story for Corey Henson