Obituaries

Feb 16, 2014

Obituary for Patricia A. 'Pete Gillan

Patricia "Pete" Gillan, 86, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. She was born May 28, 1927, at the family farm near Poultney, Vt., to Stanislaus and Antonia Pomalaski. As the youngest of six children, she was also the only family member not born in...

Feb 15, 2014

Obituary for Alfonsina "Fonsie" Hohman

Alfonsina "Fonsie" Hohman departed this world in peace in the wee hours of Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. She had entered the world more than 87 years earlier on Jan. 9, 1927, the fifth daughter of Benedito and Carmenella Martello's 11 children. She grew up in the local area, living first in Frenchtown, then in...

Feb 15, 2014

Obituary for Maureen C Murphy

Maureen C. Murphy was born in Butte to John and Rena Giacoma on July 8, 1940. She entered into heaven's gates Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014. How fitting her last full day on earth was Valentine's Day, as she was the epitome of "love" to her all of her family, friends and patients. May the...

Feb 15, 2014

Obituary for William "Bill" McBroom

– Professor William "Bill" McBroom died Saturday, Feb. 15, 2014, quietly at his home in Missoula. William Harris McBroom was born June 24, 1937, in Findlay, Ohio, the son of Dr. Russell McBroom and Louise McBroom. He was the second child, having a sister Anne, with whom he was always close. Bill grew up...

Feb 14, 2014

Life Story for Jason Edward Key

Feb 13, 2014

Obituary for Sue MacKenzie Britton

Missoula-Sue C. Britton passed away on Feb. 13th 2014 at St. Patrick Hospital with her daughter Shari Miller and Sue's significant other, Bob Eder at her side. She bravely walked through the journey of cancer, now she is at peace. Sue was born in Gloversville, NY on Sept. 27, 1939 to Frederick G. MacKenzie...

Feb 13, 2014

Obituary for Estelle Ann Swanson Hetzier

– Estelle Ann Swanson Hetzler went home to the loving arms of her Creator on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2014. She died of natural causes at home, surrounded by her family. Loved and cherished, she will be greatly missed by many. Estelle was a gift to everyone around her and helpful to those who...

Feb 13, 2014

Life Story for Hazel June Richlie

Feb 13, 2014

Obituary for Lucille E. Combes

Lucille Combes 92, of Missoula, passed away Friday, Feb. 14, 2014, while living at Village Health Care. She was born in Malta on March 15, 1921, to John and May Violet Noordam. She knew her Lord, knowing where she would spend eternity, ready to join her husband, Gilbert. Growing up was not an easy...

Feb 13, 2014

Life Story for Kit A. Hearst

Feb 11, 2014

Obituary for Donna M. Beierle

Donna M. Beierle, 85, of Missoula passed away Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014, at BeeHive Homes in Missoula. She was born June 9, 1928, in Crookston, Minn., to Arthur and Mabel Reber. In 1948, she married William C. Beierle and had four children while residing in Missoula. In addition to her husband, Donna was preceded...

Feb 10, 2014

Obituary for Earl A. Martin

Earl A. Martin, 87, passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at his home in Missoula of natural causes. He was born Aug. 29, 1926, in Powell, Wyo., to Earl and Mildred Martin. He grew up with his younger brother Paul on the Rimrock Dude Ranch in Wapiti, Wyo. During school years, he attended a...

Feb 10, 2014

Life Story for Earl A. Martin Jr.

Feb 10, 2014

Obituary for Francis W "Warren" Switzer Jr.

â�,��**– Francis Warren Switzer Jr., of Missoula, passed away Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, peacefully at home with his daughters, Rachel Zavarelli and Michelle Anglin, and best friend Kim McDonald by his side. Francis was born to Francis Warren Switzer Sr. and Jennie Mae Cooper on Sept. 11, 1944, in Hillsborough County, Fla....

Feb 10, 2014

Obituary for Tracy M. Anderson

Tracy M. Anderson, 43, of Missoula received her Angel Wings on Monday, Feb. 10th 2014 at her home of natural causes, with her Aunt Renee at her side. She was born May 12th 1970 in Butte, MT, she graduated from Sentinel High School in 1988. She played the saxophone and the highlight of High...

Feb 10, 2014

Life Story for Edward Louis Matzke Jr.

Feb 10, 2014

Obituary for Cleyone Daly

Cleyone Daly, 86, originally from Black Eagle, passed away peacefully with her loving family at her side on Monday, Feb. 10, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Cleyone was born on Aug. 10, 1927, in Hurricane, Utah, to Bessie and Eugene Cutler, the oldest of three children. She was a graduate of Great Falls...

Feb 10, 2014

Obituary for W. Louiaw Kelley

W. Louise Kelley, 72 passed away on February 10, 2014 at The Village Health Care in Missoula, Montana. She was born June 14, 1941 to Lloyd and Mary Anderson in Pompeys Pillar, Montana. She married her first husband Norman Aisenbrey August, 28, 1959 and they were blessed with four children. In 1970 the family...

Feb 8, 2014

Obituary for Beulah O. Sept

Beulah O. Sept, 88, of Missoula, formerly long-time resident of Polson, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 8th, surrounded by her loving family. At the time of her passing, Beulah was under the compassionate care of the staff at Village Health Care Center where she was recuperating after a hospital stay. Beulah was born March...

Feb 8, 2014

Obituary for Patricia Kimble "Pat" Simmons

Patricia "Pat" Kimble Simmons passed away Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, unafraid, free of pain, and looking forward to being reunited with her beloved husband and best friend, Don. Her family is deeply grateful to the nurses, doctors and chaplains at St. Pat's. Pat was...