Obituaries

Aug 21, 2025

Sheila Marie Sorge (née Jesness)

September 22, 1934 – August 21, 2025

Sheila Marie Sorge, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 21, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Born in Fosston, Minnesota, to Martin and Elnora Jesness, she was preceded in death by her brother, Roddy. On August 3, 1957, she married Peter Louis Sorge, and...

Aug 20, 2025

Gabriel Collin Stevens was born November 4th, 2003 in Missoula, Montana and joined our Lord on August 20th, 2025. Gabe will be remembered by those who knew him for his inquisitive, smart, and curious nature. His gentleness and kindness came second only to his witty sense of humor and loving charm.

This life's adventures took Gabe from one side of the...

Aug 20, 2025

Aug 20, 2025

Roberta “Bobbie” Pat Erickson, 76, of Missoula, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 of natural causes.

She was born November 7, 1948 to Robert and Shirley James in Butte. After graduating high school she had two beautiful children, Shayne and Peggy. They were her entire world.

In 1983 she met the love of her life, Harlan Erickson,...

Aug 19, 2025

Marian “Ma Zach” Zachariasen, 95, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, surrounded by family. 

She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Zachariasen, and by her lifelong partner, Wilburn Knutson. 

Marian is lovingly survived by her brother, George Rangitsch, and his wife, Susan; her children: Allan (Judy) Zachariasen, Stanley Zachariasen, Patty (Patrick) Johnson, Sandy (Jim) Jackson, and...

Aug 18, 2025

Harold Granville Davis passed away at the age of 90, peacefully at home on Aug 18, 2025. He was born to Granville "Henry" Davis and Elma (Bedord) Davis in Cut Bank, MT on Dec 12, 1934.

He told fond stories of his childhood growing up on the hi-line, spending summers at his Grandma Bedord's place in West Glacier, fly fishing and...

Aug 18, 2025

Rudolph Melvin Miller, “Rudy” to most and “Mel” to others, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025. He was 87 years old.

Rudy was born January 13, 1938 to Allen and Mabel (Hagen) Miller on the family farm in Sarpy Creek near Hysham, MT. He was delivered by family friend Mrs. Cramer, whom he remained close to until her passing....

Aug 17, 2025

Joyce Beach Hickethier, a devoted mother, beloved grandmother, and compassionate nurse, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, at the age of 87.

Born on October 7, 1937, in Carrington, North Dakota, Joyce was the middle child of Melvin and Marie Beach. As the daughter of a construction supervisor, she spent her early years in several small towns across Montana before...

Aug 17, 2025

Patrick J. Vaughan passed away peacefully at St. Patrick Hospital on August 17, 2025. He was born on November 16, 1943 in Chicago, the first child of Christopher and Bridie (Lennon) Vaughan. Raised on the South Side, Pat grew up in a tight-knit neighborhood centered around the local Catholic parish, and surrounded by Irish immigrants like his parents. His cherished...

Aug 16, 2025

Patricia “Patty” Noreen Yuhas, 63, of Helena passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, (the same day as her beloved mothers birth) at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula of breast cancer.

Patty was born on November 17, 1961, at St. Johns hospital in Helena to Bradley and Noreen Yuhas. She was the youngest of nine children, which included six boys and...

Aug 16, 2025

 Bonnie Moore

Bonnie’s greatest joy in life was her family, and she loved them with everything she had. Her family grew larger every time she met someone (or an animal) who needed a place to call home. Whether by offering a listening ear or opening her home to anyone in need, she created a space where all felt welcomed and cherished.

As...

Aug 14, 2025

Ralph William Holliday, 80, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on May 28, 1945, to Ralph Edward and Mavis Holliday.

In 1969, Ralph married Mary Ellen O’Donnell, and together they had one child, Amy. In 1987 he found love again and married Elizabeth “Betsy” Yeo, with whom he shared 37...

Aug 13, 2025

Marilyn Rose Ducharme, age 82, passed away peacefully at home in Arlee, Montana, on August 13, 2025.

Marilyn was born on March 31, 1943, in Great Falls, Montana. Growing up as one of 13 children, Marilyn learned early the value of family and hard work.

Marilyn devoted her life to caring for others—both through her work and her love for her family....

Aug 13, 2025

Gayle Marie Crane, 85, of Polson, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at The Village, in Missoula, Montana, of cancer.

She was born on April 17, 1940, in Missoula, Montana, to Maynard and Martha Crane.

Gayle was a good friend to many, a loving Mother and Grandmother, who loved to spend time with her family. She especially loved sharing her lake house...

Aug 12, 2025

Mona Lou Moulton, age 88, of Missoula, MT, passed away on August 12, 2025. She was born in Osawatomie, Kansas on December 1, 1936, to Elmer (Dutch) and Bessie Stevenson.

The family moved to her beloved Bend, Oregon. It was in Bend that she met her husband of seventy years, Robert (Ted) Moulton. They married on October 23, 1954. Mona and...

Aug 10, 2025

Donald Edward Kiely, 87, of Missoula, died on August 10, 2025, at home surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. Don died as a result of cumulative exhaustion from decades of striving and getting it done!

Don was born on January 5, 1938, to John J. Kiely and Margaret Donnelly Kiely in Waterbury, Connecticut and grew up in nearby...

Aug 10, 2025

Elsie Dobbins, 98, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by family.

Elsie was born on June 10, 1927, in Missoula, Montana, to Byron and Emma Chilcote. She attended Whittier Grade School and Missoula County High School before enrolling at the University of Montana, where she met the love of her life, Jack Dobbins,...

Aug 9, 2025

Robert (Bob) Gene Eder passed away peacefully at the Providence Hospital in Missoula on Aug. 9, 2025, at the age of 80.

Bob was born in Missoula on Jan. 21, 1945, to Herbert and Carolyn Eder. He is survived by his brother, Jerry Eder and Jerry’s wife Kathleen, and their two children, Jason Eder (Eliza) and Lauren Eder Stevenson (Joey). He...

Aug 6, 2025

Maxine Newill went to her maker on August 6, 2025 after suffering a catastrophic stroke several weeks earlier. At that time, she chose not to have a feeding tube or Intra- veinous fluids. To paraphrase Shakespeare, nothing became her life more than the courage she showed at the end of it.

Maxine was born on June 15, 1931, to Wallace and...

Aug 5, 2025

Full obituary to come...