Obituaries

Apr 25, 2025

Michael (Mike) Harry Foley, 83, of Hall, Montana, passed away in Missoula, Montana, on April 25, 2025. He passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer. His family and friends will forever cherish the memories made together.

Mike was born in San Francisco, California, on September 3, 1941. The second child of Harry and Grace Foley (nee Buck). He grew...

Apr 24, 2025

Apr 24, 2025

Beathe “Bea” Campbell, 96, of Missoula (formerly of Havre) passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at Missoula Health and Rehabilitation. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Christ the King Catholic Church with interment to follow in the Missoula City Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Beathe “Bea” Campbell, daughter of Bernt...

Apr 22, 2025

It is with both sorrow and immense gratitude that we celebrate the life of Joan Marie Jasumback-a woman whose love knew no bounds and whose presence left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her. Joan passed away peacefully in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 86.

Born in Coeur D'Alene, Idaho, Joan's life was one filled...

Apr 20, 2025

J.B. Hendrix

April 20, 2025, ~ Age 86

J.B. "Jay" Hendrix a long-time resident of Hall, Montana, passed away on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, at the age of 86. Born in Happy, Texas, Jay spent most of his life in the wide-open beauty of Montana, a place he loved deeply.

He grew up on a ranch in the Blackfoot Valley with his...

Apr 20, 2025

On April 20, 2025 (yes, 4/20—because now 4/20 is “smoke a joint for Bob” day, just how he would want it), Bob lit his final joint, and drove off into the great beyond with 80s rock cranked and not a single bug splatter on his windshield. If you think it’s a coincidence that he checked out on 4/20… you didn’t...

Apr 19, 2025

Reese George Bierly passed away in the embrace of his parents on April 19th, 2025 at Community Medical Center in Missoula, MT.

Reese was born on April 7th, to Heather Dennison and Patrick Bierly, joining siblings Danika Dennison, Elaina Dennison, and Eliza Bierly. Despite his short time on earth, he was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around him...

Apr 17, 2025

Tary E Ueland was born November 10, 1949, in Terry, MT to Hans and Eileen Nelson Ueland. Tary passed away surrounded by family, from natural causes on April 17, 2025. Tary comes from a very proud Norwegian family who Homesteaded to Eastern MT in the early 1900’s. He grew up during his early years on their ranch before moving to...

Apr 15, 2025

Daniel “Dan” R. Hagestad, 82, passed away of natural causes Tuesday, April 15th, 2025. He was born on September 30th, 1942, in Missoula to Wally and Eleanor Hagestad. As a boy he lived in Missoula until moving to Puyallup, Washington in 1956 to 1959 where he attended high school and played baseball, basketball, and tennis. In 1960 he moved back...

Apr 15, 2025

Mo Gary (formally Maureen Joan McNamara) was born January 3, 1953 in Detroit but grew up in Toledo, Ohio as the oldest of ten siblings. They were raised in a physically small but emotionally large, loving home. Her feisty, adventurous spirit was evident from an early age. After graduating from high school Mo attended the Ohio State University and received...

Apr 14, 2025

Alice Jeanette Bennetts was born to Richard and Clara Bennetts on February 21, 1928, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Denver, Colorado. She passed peacefully at The Springs in Missoula, Montana, on April 14, 2025, at the age of 97.

In Denver, Alice attended Columbian Elementary, Skinner Middle School, and North High School, graduating in the Class of 1946. Alice earned a...

Apr 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Lee Henderson Sr., who left us on April 14, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on September 15, 1933, in Monticello, Arkansas, Don lived a life filled with adventure, love, and a spirit that warmed the hearts of everyone he met. A proud veteran, Don served in...

Apr 13, 2025

John Erick Swanson was born April 24, 1953, in Missoula, MT, to Gordon E. Swanson and Ina M. Swanson. Our beloved brother and uncle, John, passed at age 71 on April 13, 2025, in Missoula. John attended Emma Dickinson and Lewis & Clark Grade Schools and graduated from Sentinel High School in 1971.

John began a long career in 1974 at...

Apr 13, 2025

Mary Louise Moriarty, 86, of Portland, OR, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her daughter Bridgett’s home in Missoula after a brief illness.

While this obituary cannot capture the stories or delicate details of Mary Lou’s remarkable life, it aims to reflect her spirit and the lasting impact she had on those who knew her. Mary Lou had a...

Apr 13, 2025

Robin Amos, 66, of Monroe, Louisiana, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 13, surrounded by her loving family, in Frenchtown, Montana, after a months-long battle with pancreatic cancer.

Robin Diane Parker Amos was born on August 6, 1958, in Monroe, Louisiana, to the late Floreace and Jimmie Bruce Parker. She was their only child and was raised in Crowville, Louisiana.

Robin led a...

Apr 12, 2025

Gary Allen Bryan, 65, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 12th, at Edgewood Memory Care following a long journey with brain injury.

Born on Flag Day, June 14, 1959, in Bozeman, Montana, Gary was the beloved son of Charles and Cynthia Bryan. At the age of two, Gary moved with his parents and older brother Mike to Arizona, where...

Apr 10, 2025

Valentina Vladimirovna Chinikaylo, 57 years old, passed away on April 10th 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on July 7, 1967 in Olshany, Belarus to the parents of Vladimir Sergeevich Tarasevich and Maria Semionovna Pevets. She grew up in a large family with 6 brothers and 6 sisters. From a young age Valentina was a devoted follower of...

Apr 9, 2025

Wes was born in Dover, Ohio, where he grew up playing Little League baseball and competitively swimming on the YMCA swim teams, all the while riding his bike to and from practices and games. His family moved to the Spokane Valley when he was 16 where he graduated from East Valley High School. While at East Valley, he played baseball...

Apr 7, 2025

Brian Donald Irvine, 59, of Missoula passed away Monday, April 7, 2025. A memorial gathering will be held from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Garden City Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Brian Irvine, son of Frank and Sheila Irvine, was born November 5, 1965 in Deer Lodge, Montana. He entered this world with...

Apr 3, 2025

Ed Cheff, 74, of Missoula, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Roy Edgar “Ed” Cheff was born on May 15, 1950, in Missoula, to Floyd and Anna Mae Cheff. He grew up on the family ranch in the Potomac Valley where he attended school and graduated from Sentinel High School...