Obituaries
LaVon Fausett
May 10, 2013
Obituary for LaVon Fausett
14 hours ago(0) CommentsMISSOULA – LaVon Fausett, 83, died peacefully in her Missoula home on Monday, May 6, 2013, after gracefully enduring congestive heart failure for several years. LaVon was born Nov. 9, 1929, in the family home in Edna, Kan., to Roy Douglas and Grace LaVon (Johnson) DeMott. Her childhood years were filled with...
Harold "Ed" Hogan
May 10, 2013
Obituary for Harold "Ed" Hogan
MISSOULA – Harold "Ed" Hogan, retired sergeant major and horseman, who was most proud of his loving relationships with his wife, children and grandchildren, died at home on Friday, May 10, 2013. Ed was born in 1924 on a rural farm along the White River near Magness, Ark., one of nine children of Clementine...
Marcella A. Sturm
May 9, 2013
Obituary for Marcella A. Sturm
15 hours ago(0) CommentsMISSOULA – Marcella A. "Sal" Sturm passed away at home on Thursday, May 9, 2013, in the loving care of her family. Sal was a resident of western Montana for nearly 65 years, moving from South Dakota to Anaconda, with her husband, Louis J. Sturm. Upon retirement, the couple moved to...
Frances L. Ballagh
May 9, 2013
Obituary for Frances L. Ballagh
Frances L. Ballagh, 91, died Thursday, May 9 at Bee Hive Assisted Living in Missoula. Read Frances Ballagh's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.
Anne T. Culleny
May 7, 2013
Obituary for Anne T. Culleny
anne T. Culleny, 93, of Missoula, died Tuesday, May 7, at the Village Health Care Center. Read Anne Culleny's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.
Brant M. Flath
May 6, 2013
Obituary for Brant M. Flath
WOLFâ�,��**POINT – A tragedy occurred and Brant, 37, passed away with the presence of his family May 6, 2013. Born Sept. 20, 1975, Brant was preceded in death by his mother, Sandra Kay Flath; and his brother, Ronald Flath Jr. Brant left behind many treasured family members including his wife, Michele; daughters, Briana and...
Margaret Marie "Margie" Slaght
May 5, 2013
Obituary for Margaret Marie "Margie" Slaght
Margaret "Margie" Marie Slaght was born on October 14, 1927 in Helmville MT to John and Mary Hamilton. She grew up on a small ranch on Blackfoot River, spending her days making fond memories of times spent with her six brothers. On May 21, 1948 Margie married Morris Slaght. They lived and worked...
Bernice W. Jensen
May 4, 2013
Obituary for Bernice W. Jensen
(0) CommentsMISSOULA – Bernice Jensen, 93, of Missoula, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2013, from natural causes. She was born Oct. 11, 1919, in South Dakota, to Fred and Mary (Elsing) Borchard. Her early education took place in rural South Dakota. She graduated from Central High School in Aberdeen, S.D., in 1937. After...
Lorraine L. Midtlyng
May 4, 2013
Obituary for Lorraine L. Midtlyng
– On Saturday, May 4, 2013, Kentucky Derby Day, Lorraine Louise Midtlyng, Irish proud and Helmville strong, ran her final race, fitting for a woman who loved fast horses, cars and snowmobiles. Lorraine died of natural causes at Community Medical Center at age 89. Lorraine was born Oct. 25, 1923, in Helena, to Louise...
Vernon Posio
May 3, 2013
Obituary for Vernon Posio
(0) CommentsDIXONâ�,��**– Vernon Posio, 74, of Dixon, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013, in Ronan at St. Luke Hospital. He was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Chatham, Mich., to Henry and Vivian Posio. After graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Army Airborne. After his honorable discharge, he was a police officer for 17...
Mildred M. Liberty
May 2, 2013
Obituary for Mildred M. Liberty
DIXON – A memorial service for Mildred Liberty will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, May 10, at the Dixon Senior Center with Jim Herd officiating. A potluck to follow until approximately 8 p.m. Mildred, 58, of Dixon, died Thursday, May 2, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. Read Mildred Liberty's Obituary and...
John David Weinert
May 1, 2013
Obituary for John David Weinert
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013 the world lost a great cartaker John was born April 17, 1954, in Minneapolis to parents Clarence and Odella Weinert. He grew up in Fridley, Minn., with his little sister Julie. He and Bob Randall had been like brothers since they met in high school. John went on to...
Tech Bernard L Claus Sgt.
May 1, 2013
Obituary for Tech Bernard L Claus Sgt.
Tech Sgt. Bernard L. "Sandy" Claus, 93 died Wednesday, May1.2013 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Funeral services for Sandy a pending in Seattle. Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting with the family. Read Tech Sgt. Bernard Claus's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.
C.J. "Butch" Nelson
Apr 30, 2013
Obituary for C.J. "Butch" Nelson
FLORENCE – C.J. "Butch" Nelson, 68, of Florence, died Friday, April 26, at his residence. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at St. Mary Mission Catholic Church in Stevensville. A reception will follow at the church with inurnment at the church cemetery. Cremation Society of the Rockies in Missoula assisted...
Judith Lauchaire Field
Apr 30, 2013
Obituary for Judith Lauchaire Field
MISSOULA – Judith Lauchaire Field, 69, of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at her home while surrounded by her husband and children. She enjoyed a loving and productive life, the last 20 years sharing her body with cancer. Mom was born Dec. 16, 1943, in Queens, N.Y., to Edward and Doris Lauchaire....
Richard D. Fehr
Apr 30, 2013
Obituary for Richard D. Fehr
(0) CommentsMISSOULA – Richard D. "RD" Fehr, 78, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 30, 2013. Richard was born Sept. 13, 1934, to Richard E. and Rose Fehr in Hebron, N.D. The family moved to Missoula in 1950 and he graduated from Missoula County High School in 1952. Richard married...
Maryann Elizabeth Suckow (Sires)
Apr 30, 2013
Obituary for Maryann Elizabeth Suckow (Sires)
Maryann Elizabeth (Sires) Suckow, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013 in Missoula MT. Maryann was born October 12, 1934 in Yakima WA to William and Mary Sires. She was 1 of 9 children and the oldest daughter. She grew up with her family in Union Gap, WA and as a young girl...
Melvin Palin
Apr 29, 2013
Obituary for Melvin Palin
LOLOâ�,��**– Melvin Palin, 89, of Lolo, passed away Monday, April 29, 2013, in Missoula from natural causes. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery with a reception will follow the service at Garden City Funeral Home. Read Melvin Palin's Obituary and Guestbook on...
Dolores E. Rapp
Apr 28, 2013
Obituary for Dolores E. Rapp
MISSOULA – Dolores E. Rapp died of natural causes on Sunday, April 28, 2013. Dolores was born July 21, 1929, in Kalispell to Raymond and Eleanor Kent. Dolores graduated from Kalispell High School, completed the two-year teaching certificate from Havre at Northern Montana College and then completed her degree at Eastern Washington University in...
Grace Tucker Mikels
Apr 28, 2013
Obituary for Grace Tucker Mikels
MISSOULA – Grace Tucker Mikels, 94, of Missoula, passed away peacefully at Hillside Manor on Sunday, April 28, 2013. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Theodore R. Mikels. She is survived by two daughters, Tania and Duana; son, Ted; and six grandchildren. She was born on July 26, 1918,...