Obituaries

Nov 22, 2023

Nov 22, 2023

 

Brent David Mickelson passed away unexpectedly on November 22, 2023. 

  Brent was born December 24, 1940 in Grass Valley, California. He was the oldest of nine children. He moved to Missoula, Montana when he was 15 after his Father Jesse died. His mother then remarried Merle Driggs.

The family moved around a lot and Brent wanted to stay...

Nov 22, 2023

Today (November 22, 2023) the strongest woman we know finally found peace.  Ruby Marie Erlitz Fairbank (89) passed away surrounded by family and love in her Alberton home.

Ruby, began her life of adventure, challenges and faith July 11, 1934 on Grandma and Grandpa Doran’s front porch in Stillwater township, Minnesota.

Ruby’s unwavering faith in her Heavenly Father would soon...

Nov 21, 2023

MISSOULA - Shirley Ann (Harrier) Ireland, 86 of Missoula passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at the Riverside Health and Rehabilitation in Missoula, MT of natural causes. She was born July 30, 1937 in Phillipsburg, PA to Austin and Martha Harrier.

As a young girl she lived with her family in Clearfield, PA. On February 27, 1960 Shirley married...

Nov 20, 2023

Donald "Don" James Schaefer, 57, passed away on Monday, November 20, near Sidney, Montana. He was born August 4, 1966, at Castle Air Force Base, California to Merlyn and Audrey (Schauman) Schaefer, later settling in Minot, North Dakota. He married the light of his life, Melita "Lynnette" Cooper on September 27, 1986, in Step Rock, Arkansas. Don enlisted in the...

Nov 19, 2023

 

Kathy L Stevenson passed away on November 19th, 2023, with her family lovingly by her side.

Kathy was born on May 14th, 1960, to Edwin “Ed” and Roberta “Bobbie” Brester in Missoula, Montana. She was the fourth of six children born to Ed and Bobbie. 

Many of Kathy’s summers were spent at Flathead Lake with her family. She graduated...

Nov 19, 2023

Sandra Marie McDonald, 76, of Stevensville, MT passed away on November 19, 2023, with family by her side.

Born on August 12, 1947, in Rawlins, WY; a daughter of the late Willie (Billie) Miller and late Santo D'Amato.

Sandi (as she was known to her family and friends) was raised in Wyoming and Arco, ID where she graduated high school....

Nov 18, 2023

Lynda Lee Smith, 82, of Missoula, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 18, 2023 of natural causes.

She was born January 27th, 1941 in Evanston, Illinois to Lee C and Lorraine Shaw. She attended her grade school and high school years in Evanston and graduated with the class of ‘63 from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri.

After graduating from...

Nov 18, 2023

Travis Daniel Tikka passed peacefully in his home on November 18th, 2023 after a long fought, courageous battle with cancer. 

Travis was born to Barbara Molyneux and Frank Tikka on August 9th, 1965 in Vancouver Washington. As he grew from boy to man his bold character and bright disposition preceded him. He quickly became known for his hard work, generosity,...

Nov 17, 2023

Debra passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side on November 17, 2023.

Nov 17, 2023

Bonnie Drew was born on March 26, 1940, in Missoula, to Charles (Ty) and Bernice (Barney) Jacobson. After moving to Idaho and Washington, she returned to Montana and was able to settle in Bonner with her dad and his wife, Sophie. She attended school in Bonner and graduated from Sentinel High School in 1959.   Bonnie married William (Bill) Drew on...

Nov 16, 2023

Howard August Hunter, 91, of Deer Lodge, passed away on November 16, 2023 surrounded by his family.

Howard was born February 29, 1932 to Clarence & Margarete Hunter, on the family farm, close to Peever, South Dakota. He Joined his brother William, Albert and later Eddie.

Howard, beloved father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather is survived by sons, Rick (Laurie), Dallas...

Nov 13, 2023

James “Jim” Williams, 62, of Alberton passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at home.  A memorial gathering will be held at a later date in 2024.  Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

James Edward Williams, son of Gordon and Carol (Muir) Williams, was born July 21, 1961 in Missoula, Montana.  At a young age the family moved to Tumwater,...

Nov 13, 2023

 

Angela Marie Richie Murphy

Angela Marie Richie Murphy, 58, passed away November 13, 2023, in Ovando, Montana.

She was born on March 4, 1965, in Hamilton MT to Kathleen Loesch Richie and George Jay Richie. In her youth Angela participated in the family wagon trains and working colts with her grandfather Val. She loved spending time in the...

Nov 9, 2023

     Eva Rose Johnson, 91, of Arlee, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at St. Patrick Hospital.  She was born March 20, 1932, in Petrel North Dakota, to Valentine and Frances Seitz.  Eva moved with her family to the Missoula valley in Montana, where she graduated from the Sacred Heart Academy for Girls.

     She was married to Robert...

Nov 7, 2023

Tommie Fay Boswell passed away at her home in Clinton, MT on November 7th, 2023. She was born on September 27th, 1951, to Buster and Ruth York.

Tommie met her first husband Rick Boswell and together they had 3 sons. Later in the mid 90's Tommie met the love of her life in John Stephen, and together they built a...

Nov 6, 2023

Thompson Falls- Donald W. Burrell went to be with our heavenly Father November 6, 2023. Don was born to Wayne and Vi Burrell on December 4, 1942. He was raised in the Moiese Valley. He graduated from Charlo high school in 1962.

 

Don was in the Army from April 1964 to April 1966. He worked for many farmers...

Nov 6, 2023

Michel Ann Louise Fay Salisbury, 74, passed away after a stroke on Monday, November 6, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula.

She was born on April 8, 1949, in Helena, Montana, as the first child of Ann and John Fay.

After attending Helena Catholic Schools, Michel graduated from Helena High School in 1968, where she met the love of her life...

Nov 6, 2023

 

Anatoly Vasilenko, 41, of Missoula passed away Monday, November 6, 2023.  A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Monday, November 13, 2023 at Garden City Funeral Home.  A funeral service will start at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Garden City Funeral Home followed by burial in the Missoula City Cemetery.  Online condolences...

Nov 5, 2023

John Richard (Dick) Murphy died mid-stride while hunting his favorite area – the McCormick Creek drainage in the Ninemile Valley, only two miles from home.  Many thanks to the throng of Ninemilers who scoured the area looking for their missing neighbor and friend.  On horseback, ATVs and on foot, these good people joined Missoula County Search and Rescue to bring...