Obituaries

Oct 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we tell you that Dr. Carol O. Ellis, MD, 85, Elaine's mom, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 11, 2025 at her apartment in Grizzly Peak, Missoula. Carol was born on July 11, 1940 in Vermillion, South Dakota.

Carol is survived and missed by her family: Elaine (daughter) Tony (son-in-law), Tom (Son), Grandchildren: Dominique and TJ,...

Oct 10, 2025

Keith James Koprivica, 65, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on October 10, 2025.

Keith was born on September 6, 1960, in Butte, Montana, to Alex and LaVerne Koprivica. He grew up in Butte and was deeply proud of his Butte heritage – always willing to share a childhood story or a memory of time spent at the service station owned by...

Oct 10, 2025

Susan Ornetta Johnson, 76, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully at The Village Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by love and care.

Susan was born in Havre, Montana, to Cora and Nathan Vaness French, the youngest of eight siblings. She grew up in Malta, where she spent her childhood living and working on the family farm in the Wagner area. Susan...

Oct 10, 2025

LeeAnn Hawkins (Leora Annette Schauer), 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 10, 2025, surrounded peacefully by her loving family.

LeeAnn was born on August 28, 1957, in Spokane, Washington, to Joann and Leonard Schauer. Her family later moved to Missoula, Montana, where she attended Hellgate High School and met the love of her...

Oct 10, 2025

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Oct 8, 2025

Herman Rolland “Rollie” Worster, 88, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. Born on September 5, 1937, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Eileen Halverson Worster and Herman Worster, Rollie lived a life full of laughter, hard work, and love for his family.

Rollie grew up in Lincoln, where his bright spirit and strong work ethic showed from an early...

Oct 8, 2025

This is my story to share with you by Beverly Solum

Hi there, my name is Bev Wing Solum, I was born Nov 5, 1931 in Missoula, Montana, to Ben and Jessie Wing, two sisters Doris and Betty proceeded me into the Wing family, with 2 brothers Benny and Bob and 2 sisters Deanna and Mable followed after.

When mom was pregnant...

Oct 7, 2025

Kenneth Ladd Marshall October 1, 1931 - October 7, 2025.

Ken passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025 one week after his 94th birthday. He was born and raised in North Dakota and was the eldest of five kids in the 40s. The family moved to Saint Joe Idaho, where Ken graduated from high school and joined the National Guard only...

Oct 6, 2025

Paul Martin Sever, 66, of Salmon, Idaho, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, Washington, where he was receiving treatment for Acute Myelomonocytic Leukemia, his family was by his side. His time of death, 5:01pst, was the same time a mass in his honor began in Salmon, with many friends and...

Oct 6, 2025

Oct 6, 2025

Violet “Vi” Zachariasen, 95, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 6, 2025, in Missoula, Montana, surrounded by family and love.

Vi was born on January 14, 1930, in Hazen, North Dakota, to Henry and Martha Loewen. She grew up in a lively household as one of thirteen children and graduated from Missoula County High School.

In 1949, she married the...

Oct 3, 2025

Cash Taylor Sgromolo, 6 days old, passed away in the arms of his loved ones on October 3rd, 2025.

Cash was born on September 27th, 2025, to Alex and Merrill Sgromolo. Despite his short time in this world, he was loved beyond words and brought immeasurable joy to his family. Our family is forever changed and forever grateful to have spent...

Oct 2, 2025

Mary Louise Haemker, affectionately known as Mary Lou, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025, at the age of 98. She was born on February 21, 1927, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where she later met the love of her life, Clifford Haemker. Mary Lou and Clifford were married for 66 wonderful years before his passing in 2013. Together, they began...

Oct 1, 2025

Mari Gallagher Bender, 71, of Missoula, died in the early morning of October 1, 2025 due to complications from her cancer treatment. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, as was her wish.

Mari was born to Edward and Helen (Grubich) Gallagher on May 4, 1954, in the small, bustling town of Anaconda, Montana. She was raised with...

Sep 29, 2025

Suk Har “Amelia” Ming 

September 2, 1948 – September 29, 2025

Suk Har “Amelia” Ming of Missoula passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at Hope Hospice Center, following complications from lymphoma. A true fighter, Amelia courageously overcame both colon and breast cancer during her lifetime.

Born on September 2, 1948, in Hoi Ping, Canton, China, to Cheung Sim and Choi Sin, Amelia...

Sep 28, 2025

Sep 26, 2025

Kristopher “Kris” Lawley, 18, left this world far too soon on September 26, 2025. He was born on November 3, 2006, in Missoula, Montana, and from the start he brought light, laughter, and joy to everyone who knew him.

Kris attended Stevensville High School but completed his senior year and graduated from Big Sky High School in June 2025 and was...

Sep 25, 2025

Mert Leroy Leese, 82, formerly of Lolo, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025, at The Springs Missoula Footsteps Residence.

Mert was born on March 5, 1943, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leonard and Ferol Leese. His early years were spent in Idaho until the family relocated to the Bitterroot Valley in Montana—first to Corvallis in 1949, and later to Stevensville...

Sep 25, 2025

Maxine Vink (Brillhart-Johnson), 81, of Missoula passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025 at her son’s home surrounded by family. A memorial gathering will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Maxine Kay Vink, daughter of Ross and Irene (Clapper) Brillhart, was born February 13, 1944 in Orville, Ohio. The family moved to Lolo when Maxine...

Sep 25, 2025

James Larry Baylor was known as Jim or Jimmy to his friends, families, and neighbors. He was born November 8th, 1948, to Floyd E. Baylor and Helen M. Baylor (Shepherd) at St. Ignatius hospital in Montana. He was the youngest boy of the 9 children of Floyd and Helen brought into the world. Jim passed away on the morning of...