Obituaries

Jorja Taff

Feb 18, 2024

Jorja Lucille Taff, 18, of Missoula Montana passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, February 18th, 2024.  

She was born on September 23, 2005, in Moscow, Idaho to Ben and Miranda Taff.  In her mother's words, “She is my child that is all rainbows and sunshine.” Her adorable dimple faced smile and ease of chatting with everyone made her instantly loved and...

Marlene Sundt

Feb 16, 2024

Joe Schreer

Feb 16, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Joseph "Joe" Schreer, aged 57, of Kalispell. Joe left us on Friday, February 16, 2024, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. We will be holding an interment with Military Honors at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery to...

Baby Ezekiel Yakubowski

Feb 14, 2024

It's with broken hearts we share the loss of our beloved son, Ezekiel Vincent Bradley Yakubowski who was born and died on February 14, 2024. He is survived by his Parents Matthew and Jessica Yakubowski. Grandparents Vincent and Lisa Yakubowski, Uncle Timothy Yakubowski. Grandparents Bradley and Donna Perkins, Aunt Nicole Burris (Ashley), Cousin Braxton, Aunt Amanda Marcellais, Cousin Zariah.

Our family...

Rachel Leann Maki-Mostad

Feb 13, 2024

A tribute to Rachel Leann Maki-Mostad

With broken hearts, Rachel passed on February 13, 2024, at Community Hospital. During a routine gallbladder surgery, her heart suddenly stopped and was unable to be resuscitated and stabilized after several attempts. 



Rachel was a rare and unique blessing to our world. An avid reader of numerous books at any time, she lived thousands of lives...

Lola K. Wilkinson

Feb 13, 2024

Lola Wilkinson, 96, of Missoula passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital. A graveside service was held at Missoula City Cemetery for family February 21, 2024.

Lola Kathryn Wilkinson, daughter of Leslie and Olive (Messer) Towne, was born July 13, 1927 in Sequim, Washington. She attended schools in the Sequim area. Lola was united in marriage with Ronald...

Thomas Jordan

Feb 12, 2024

Thomas Raymond Jordan, Sr.

 

            Thomas Raymond Jordan, Sr., 86, of Missoula, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Beehive Homes Assisted Living, after battling Parkinson’s and Dementia.

            He was born on March 16, 1937, in Plymouth, IN, to COL Herbert A. Jordan and Marguerite Colip. Being born into a military family...

John Stolle

Feb 12, 2024

JOHN D STOLLE, 93, a long time Missoula resident passed away at his home 12 Feb 2024. He was born in Tyler, MT on 11 Apr 1930 to Arthur and Hortense (Abbott) Stolle. 

 

On 7 Jun 1950, he married Treasa Margaret Howell in Lewistown. She passed away in 2003. To their union were born 7 children: Ruth, Carla, Larry, Ronald, Darrell,...

Inga Ibey

Feb 5, 2024

In Loving Memory of Inga Ann Ibey, 90

Inga Ann Ibey, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, left her earthly home on February 5, 2024, to join her heavenly family, leaving behind cherished memories and a legacy of love. With a heart as vast as the Montana skies she called home, Inga was a beacon of warmth,...

Carl L. Jones, Sr.

Feb 5, 2024

How is it that with so many people on earth, no two are identical? Neither in looks nor in identity. Similar, but not identical. We humans are unique but also dissimilar. We are plagued with questions that don’t have clear answers. Some are even difficult or impossible to form into fathomable or meaningful questions. Among these are questions about death. What...

Catherine E. Rapp

Feb 2, 2024

Catherine E. “Cathy” Rapp, 81, passed away on February 2, 2024 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Cathy was born on October 15, 1942 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to John and Clara (Autrey) Almand.

Cathy was an avid quilter and opened Seeley Lake’s first quilt shop; Cathy’s Quilt and Cloth. She expanded to a second store in Butte.

Cathy married Marvin...

Lee Goeres

Feb 1, 2024

Lee Michael Goeres passed from this life on February 1, 2024. He was born October 30, 1936 at home on a small ranch near Pretty Rock, North Dakota to Matt and Agnes (O’Donnell) Goeres. From the beginning he and his brothers were cowboys and worked the ranch. Lee’s childhood friend, Lester, used to say dad and his brothers didn’t just...

Marsha Steinweden

Jan 31, 2024

Marsha Joyce Steinweden, wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away too soon on January 31, 2024, at the age of 70.

Marsha grew up in Riverbank, California, and graduated from Riverbank High School in 1972. She was well known for participation in the FFA, and her general shenanigans (which would continue throughout her life). She attended Yuba...

Brian O'Reilly

Jan 31, 2024

Brian O'Reilly, 78, passed away peacefully at St. Patrick Hospital on January 31, 2024.

Brian was born June 9, 1945 in Dublin, Ireland. He moved to Missoula in 1987.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Docken, his daughter Imogen Reichling O'Reilly, son Hugo Loubersac, grandson Axel, brothers Sean (Eimer) and Richie (Sunniva), sisters Eileen O'Connor and Paula (Muhammed Attia), brother-in-law Louie...

Samuel Williams

Jan 30, 2024

Samuel Fredrick Williams passed away peacefully with his soulmate and wife Gina Williams by his side on January 30th, 2024. Sam was born on May 28th,1957 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Nell and Joe Williams. Sam spent his childhood in the great outdoors of the Stanley Basin, exploring, hunting, and fishing with his parents, siblings, and extended family.  Sam loved...

Andrew DiSalvatore

Jan 30, 2024

Victoria Gordon

Jan 30, 2024

On January 30th, 2024, Victoria Diane Gordon of Missoula passed away from complications of Pancreatic Cancer at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Vicky, the only girl among six children, was born August 25, 1949, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. Her parents were Lucille and Matt Gordon.

Vicky attended St. Anthony Grade School, Sacred Heart High School and...

Eunice Nelson

Jan 30, 2024

Eunice Hysen Nelson, 96, of Missoula, went to dance with Jesus on January 30, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital.

 

She was born on May 29,1927, in Missoula, to John and Stella Hysen. She attended school in Missoula and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1945. Upon graduation she joined the

Cadet Nurse Corp in Spokane, WA at Whitworth College and Deaconess...

Robert Lowry

Jan 29, 2024

Robert (Bob) Oliver Lowry passed away at 74 in the comfort of his Missoula home on Monday January 29, 2024, in the company of his beloved dog Bullseye. Bob was born on December 19, 1949, in Alberta, Canada, to Cyril and Verda Lowry. He was the 7th of 10 siblings. Bob was brought up on a farm for the first few years...

Mavis Nickless

Jan 29, 2024

Mavis Nickless passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Village Senior Residence. Arrangements are pending.