Obituaries

Victoria Fleischer

May 31, 2023

Victoria J. Fleischer passed away peacefully on May 31, 2023 at her home in Missoula at the age of 76. Vicki was born on August 28, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee as the daughter of the late George Null and Grace Tiller Null. She was raised and educated in Nashville, including graduating from Vanderbilt University. While working at Yellowstone Park, she...

Joanie Lynn Jeanminette

May 30, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ Joanie Lynn Jeanminette, 58 of Missoula passed away on Tuesday May 30, 2023, at her home while dreaming.

 

She was born on January 20, 1965, in Reno Nevada to Lesley Langford and Ron Johnsen. As a young girl you would find Joanie being daddy’s girl always playing around with her dad.

 

Joanie’s first marriage was...

Gordon Wayne Eddy-Livingston

May 28, 2023

Missoula ~ Gordon W. Eddy-Livingston, 64, of Missoula, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.

Micheal Lloyd Hicks

May 27, 2023

Micheal Lloyd Hicks

07-22-1991 to 05-27-2023

  Mike was born July 22, 1991 in Aberdeen, WA, to Sandra (Phillips) Cooper of Omak, WA. He is survived by mother and his father, Ward Cooper, of Omak, WA.

Also surviving are one daughter, Jurnee Landt of Omak, WA; 2 sons, Kwyntin Hicks and Garin Hicks of Kalispell, MT; his brothers, Scott Cooper...

Patrick "Pat" Thomas Beers

May 27, 2023

 

In Remembrance of Patrick Thomas Beers

 

Patrick Thomas Beers ("Pat") passed from this life unexpectedly, and joined our Lord on May 27, 2023. Pat was born at St. Patrick Hospital, to Thomas and Brenda Beers, on August 24, 1970, in Missoula, Montana.

 

Pat attended and graduated from Loyola Sacred Heart High School, where he made many lifelong...

Leroy J. Olesen

May 26, 2023

After a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis, LeRoy Juel Olesen passed away at the age of 84. LeRoy departed for his journey home on May 26th, 2023. LeRoy was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather and faithful friend. Those of us who had the privilege of sharing his life here on Earth are certain that LeRoy is now gardening away in...

Robert Stahl

May 23, 2023

Remembering Bob Stahl

Robert John Stahl III November 25, 1945 - May 23, 2023

Robert John Stahl III, Bob, was a father and grandfather, husband, and friend. He will be remembered for his compassion, warmhearted nature, intellectual curiosity, and generous spirit. Bob is survived by his four children: Mandy McKee, Robert Stahl IV, Laura Stahl, and Jeffrey Stahl, by his...

Irene Peterson

May 22, 2023

Irene Loran Peterson, 94, passed away May 22, 2023. She was at home, surrounded by her family, when she left this world to be with the Lord.

Irene was born in Missoula, Montana on February 12, 1929, to Nicodimus and Katherine Loran. She attended Whittier Grade School and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1947. While a young woman,...

Terrance Jorgenson

May 21, 2023

Terrance (Terry) Jorgenson, 85 years, went to join his ancestors on May 21, 2023.

Terrance was born in a farm home in Rochert, Minnesota to Harry N. Jorgenson & Ormenta Velma Bonner Jorgenson on April 24, 1938. He went to a one room schoolhouse through the 8th grade. In 1956 he graduated from Frazee High school in Minnesota. After...

Judythe Marie Burback

May 21, 2023

MISSOULA ~ Judythe Marie Burback of Missoula, Montana passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 of natural causes.

Judythe was born October 30, 1937 in Pana, Illinois to Henry and Helen (Staudacher) Winters.  Judythe spent her childhood years in Illinois, moving to Boulder, Colorado as a teenager, attending Boulder High School.  She graduated in 1955 with honors.  She then attended...

Gary L. Anderson

May 20, 2023

 

Gary Lane Anderson, son of Lyle S. and Lois Lelia (Nickerson) Anderson, left this life at 82 years of age in Missoula, Montana.

Mr. Anderson was born at the Harvey Hospital on Lake Avenue on May 19, 1941.

His early years were spent in the Pleasant Valley community southwest of Gothenburg, Nebraska. He graduated from Gothenburg High School in...

Richard B. Harris

May 20, 2023

 

Richard Blackmond Harris, Jr., son of Richard Blackmond Harris and Bertha Parker Harris, was born February 27, 1942 at Jackson, Mississippi.

Richard’s early years were spent in Jackson, attending Jackson Preparatory School and Lanier High School. He graduated from Tougaloo Preparatory High School in 1957 and from Tougaloo College in 1960. He received his Master of Science degree from...

Alice Macho

May 17, 2023

 

Alice Dawn Macho, daughter of Charles and Gladys (Adams) Tjaden, was born March 26, 1961 in Fairfield, Montana.  She attended schools in Augusta, Montana and later graduated from Great Falls High School in 1979.  Alice was blessed with two daughters.

Alice worked in the banking industry for most of her career and was a personal banker with First Security...

William "Bill" Aldrich

May 15, 2023

William Donald Aldrich liked to be called Bill, his Dad, Bud Aldrich said it was because he came at the 1st of the Month on October 1, 1948.  He passed at home on May 15th, 2023, five days before he and his wife’s, Cathy, 51st anniversary; he was 74 years old. 

He was born in Missoula, Montana to Joy and...

William Dean Clinkenbeard

May 14, 2023

William “Dean” Clinkenbeard, 82 of Missoula, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023.

Dean was born September 11, 1940 in Bakersfield, CA to Leo and Susie Clinkenbeard. Dean was the eldest of his parents 5 children; he loved growing up with his siblings. He graduated from High School in 1959 and worked in a gas station before joining the Air...

Ronald Perkins

May 12, 2023

 

On May 12, 2023, The Lord called Ronald Howard Perkins home for the last round-up. He said “The trail drive is over and with your Faith and Cowboy determination, you have successfully negotiated and overcome every challenge I placed before you. It is time to receive your reward in Heaven.”

Ron “Doc” Perkins came into this world June 11,...

Joyce Flansburg

May 10, 2023

Joyce Loretta (Rocek) Flansburg, 83, of Missoula, passed away on May 10, 2023 at St. Patrick Hospital. She was born on October 28, 1939 in Missoula, to Albert Henry and Florence Edna (Hyatt) Rocek, one of six children. Her family moved from Missoula to Stevensville when Joyce was in the fourth grade. The family established a farm in the Bitterroot...

James “Jim” T. Tackes

May 9, 2023

James (Jim) T. Tackes of Missoula, Montana passed away of coronary artery disease at his home on May 9, 2023.

He was born on April 18, 1932 in Great Falls, Montana during the Great Depression. He was the youngest child of nine children born to pioneers Joseph and Katherine (Keller) Tackes, who were homesteading near Power, Montana. Jim grew up...

AnneMare Poynter

May 9, 2023

AnneMare Emily Poynter, 44, of Missoula, completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, May 9th in her home from complications of Huntington's Disease.

She was born in Kalispell to Robert "Bob" and Marria Ross. The only girl of three siblings, she was the princess and sparkle of her father's eye. Her outer beauty was only matched by her inner beauty....

Albert Borgmann

May 7, 2023

Professor Albert Borgmann, 85, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2023, at his home in the Rattlesnake.  A funeral service will be held at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Missoula on Thursday, May 11, at noon. Donations in Albert's memory may be made to the ACLU of Montana Foundation or to American Prairie and online condolences may be left at...