Obituaries
Tom Jeffries
Nov 3, 2023
Thomas John Jeffries, 76, passed away surrounded by his family on November 3rd, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Hospital of cancer.
He was born on April 3rd, 1947, in St. Ignatius Montana to Virginia McDougall and Thomas Jeffries. He grew up in Saltese Montana and completed high school in Wallace Idaho. Tom was in the army reserve for 4 years.
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Faye L. Olsen
Oct 30, 2023
Faye Lanell (Killian) Olsen’s precious life came to its final chapter this week, surrounded by her loving family. Faye found closure to her rambling love story as she gracefully let go of a life, well-loved and well lived. Faye showed grace and courage as always in her final days as she battled complications from Parkinson’s disease.
Faye deeply loved Montana...
Dee Peterson
Oct 29, 2023
Deanna (Dee) Peterson died in her home Sunday, October 29, from long-standing health issues. Dee was born in 1942 in Missoula to June and Peyton Moncure. She is survived by three sisters, Pat, Victoria and Joan. She married Gary Gray in 1961 and although this marriage did not last, their union produced three beautiful children, Scott, Shawn and Eric.
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Don Loftsgaarden
Oct 29, 2023
On October 29, 2023 after a short illness, Don Owen Loftsgaarden joined his heavenly family in the same way that he lived his 84-year life - enveloped in the love of his family and friends.
Don was a native Montanan and loved his home state. Born in Big Timber on July 7, 1939, he was raised in the close-knit community...
Dick Komberec
Oct 28, 2023
Charles Richard (Dick) Komberec passed away on October 28, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, where he had received exceptional and compassionate care.
Dick was born in Thompson Falls, Montana on March 18, 1947. From his early beginnings, Dick was a hard worker. Always willing to help provide for his family, one of his first jobs as a...
Gary Donald Hansen
Oct 28, 2023
Following a hard-fought battle with cancer, Gary Donald Hansen, 54, passed away on October 28th in thepresence of his loved ones. Gary was born and raised in Frenchtown, Montana. He was the oldest of foursiblings and took a leadership role in his family from an early age. He loved living near the family homesteadand being near many cousins, aunts and...
Sandra Hendrix
Oct 27, 2023
Sandra "Sandy" Hendrix, 83, of Drummond/Hall, Montana, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2023. Sandy was born on January 13, 1940, in American Fork, Utah.
Sandy married JB Hendrix on June 4, 1960. Their children include Chris and Loni Jo (Jo). Sandy was also a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Sandy was known for her love of...
Annaliese Christina
Oct 24, 2023
Annaliese Michelle Christina, 17, of Missoula, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
Annaliese was born July 7, 2006 in Missoula, Montana to Chandra Dawson and Michael Christina. Growing up in the beautiful Missoula area, she had the opportunity to create unforgettable, everlasting friendships. While reserved at first, Annaliese effortlessly sparked genuine connections...
Leslie Harris Pederson
Oct 23, 2023
Leslie “Les” Harris Pederson was a loving father, a friend to everyone he met, the man who planted trees, and a lifelong conservationist. He passed away peacefully on October 23, 2023, at his home in Missoula, Montana.
Born on November 26, 1947, in Fargo, North Dakota, Les was the eldest of five children to Harriette A. Lohmeyer of Ambrose, North Dakota,...
Rita Severson
Oct 22, 2023
Rita C. Severson's debut into this crazy mixed up world was on a cold day in 1933. Over 90 years of what would seem to be an intense movie script. After numerous dress rehearsals throughout her 90 years, Rita peacefully entered into her final scene, with Jesus, on October 22, 2023.
She always said she was going to...
Carl Swonson
Oct 17, 2023
Carl Wilson Swonson was born November 16,1932, to Hetty Esther (Nee: Cottam) and William Russell Swonson in Salt Lake City, Utah, the tenth child of what would be eleven children.
Carl grew up in Salt Lake City and enjoyed being outdoors, hunting and fishing, as well as a good card game. Golfing and caddying with his Dad and family were...
Cheryl Otten
Oct 17, 2023
Cheryl Rae Brist Otten, 78, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away peacefully on October 17, 2023.
Burial will be held on November 1, 2023 at 10:00 am at Glacier Memorial Gardens. A memorial luncheon will follow at Famous Dave's in Kalispell at 1:00 pm.
Cheryl was born January 26, 1945 in Kalispell Montana to Robert...
Sondra Lee Aldegarie
Oct 17, 2023
Sondra Lee Aldegarie, 82, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at St Patrick Hospital after a brief battle with encephalitis.
She was born on December 4, 1940, in Potlatch, Idaho, to Roy and Leona Johnson. As a young girl, she lived on a small farm outside Garfield, Washington, later moving into town. She didn’t miss the farm,...
Diane Hilmo
Oct 14, 2023
Diane Hilmo, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on October 14, 2023. Born on May 16, 1952, in Granite Falls, Minnesota, Diane was the daughter of Maurice and Dayett Johnson. She spent her early years in Montana and graduated from Columbia Falls High School.
Diane's journey in life took her on various paths, but one constant remained:...
Heidi Bardwell
Oct 13, 2023
HEIDI PLOYHAR BARDWELL
Heidi Ployhar Bardwell, 49, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023.
Heidi was born on February 4, 1974, in Missoula, Montana to Martin and Elaine Ployhar. She grew up on a ranch in the beautiful Potomac valley where she and her siblings were active members of the Potomac 4H club and would...
John "Jack" Marceau
Oct 13, 2023
John Gary Marceau, 78, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital, of natural causes.
He was born on May 13, 1945, in Missoula, to Jack and Julia Marceau. He spent his childhood in Missoula where he attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School and finished his secondary education at Loyola Sacred Heart High School. ...
Lenore Davis
Oct 13, 2023
Lenore M. Davis, 88, of Great Falls passed away peacefully at Beehive Homes in Missoula, MT on Friday, October 13, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Lois Henry
Oct 12, 2023
Lois Lavonne Henry, 92, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at her home at Grizzly Peak from pancreatic cancer.
She was born on January 2, 1931, in Rapid City, South Dakota to Joesph and Clara Keough. She grew up in the Rapid City to Nemo area where her father worked for the forest service cutting trees. She...
Sharon M. Bickel
Oct 12, 2023
Sharon M Bickel, 83, passed away at her home on October 12, 2023, of natural causes.
She was born on April 3, 1940, in Missoula Montana to Louise (Koble) Bickel and James E Bickel. She graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1958 and furthered her education with a degree at St. Patrick's School of Nursing and graduated in 1961 as a...
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