Obituaries
Beulah Brockway Brittenham
Aug 28, 2026
Beulah Brockway Brittenham, 89 years old, of Missoula, passed away early on Friday morning, August 28, 2026, at her home, surrounded by loving family, of natural causes.
She was born April 8, 1937, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to William and Helen Brockway. Ranching and farming were her way of life throughout her growing up years.
Her three brothers and parents moved to Fort...
Donald Paul Kunzer
Aug 27, 2026
Donald Paul Kunzer passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, on August 27, 2026, after a 5½-year battle with ampullary (pancreatic) cancer.
Don was born on May 2, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, to proud German immigrants, Elizabeth and Anthony Kunzer. He was the fourth of what would eventually be ten children—six boys and four girls. The family lived a multigenerational...
Carol Sue Fitch
Aug 26, 2026
Once you met Carol Fitch, you never forgot her. On August 26, 2026, West Riverside lost one of its original spark plugs at age 80. Following a swift, hard-fought battle with severe acute Amiodarone pulmonary toxicity, Carol passed away peacefully at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, surrounded by love and wrapped in compassionate care.
Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Horace...
Barton Norman Close
Aug 25, 2026
Barton Norman Close, 77, of Frenchtown, MT, passed away at home on August 25, 2026. A full obituary will be available soon.
Della Rose Dulcina McConnell
Aug 24, 2026
Della Rose Dulcina McConnell passed away on August 24, 2026—her birthday. Her passing leaves a tremendous emptiness in the hearts of her family and all who had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
Della was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was the proud grandmother of more than 30 grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, creating a...
Terri Wark
Aug 24, 2026
Theresa Sue Wark was born on December 6, 1951, in Missoula, Montana, to Ted and Mary Lou Nelson. She was lovingly known as Terri to her family and all who were blessed to know her.
She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 24, 2026, at 1:46 a.m., leaving behind her devoted husband of 57 years, Dick....
Paul Warren Lutz
Aug 23, 2026
Paul Warren Lutz passed away at his home on August 23, 2026, with his wife and daughters by his side. Paul was born May 1, 1954, in Fort Monroe, Virginia to Clifford and Dorothy Lutz, the oldest of four children. After his dad's military service, the family returned to living and working on the family farm in North Dakota until...
John Lester Haacke
Aug 23, 2026
John Lester Haacke was born in Deer Lodge, Montana on May 7, 1952. At age 74, his mortal body gave way to death on August 23, 2026, but his faith in Jesus Christ assured him of a place prepared for him. He left his wife Aline of 33 years, his son Thomas Haacke, his two grandsons Victor and Vigo Haacke,...
Gary Gilbert
Aug 22, 2026
A son of the Show Me State and long-time resident of Missoula, Gary Gilbert, age 83, passed away peacefully of natural causes at Saint Patrick Hospital on August 22, 2026.
Gary was born September 16, 1942 in Brookfield, Missouri to Norman Eugene Gilbert and Leo Vonice (Pullium) Gilbert. He married his high-school sweetheart Katherine “Kay” Burns on October 21, 1963, attended...
Janet Elizabeth Elliott
Aug 20, 2026
Janet Elizabeth Elliott, 86, of Evaro, passed away August 20, 2026 in Missoula at Beehive Homes.
She was born on March 3, 1940 to Viola and Michael Homan in St.Leo, Minnesota. The family moved to Clear Lake, SD where Janet graduated from Deuel County High School in 1958. High School was where Janet met her husband, Dennis Elliott. They were married...
Olga Pasyuk
Aug 20, 2026
Olga E. Pasyuk, 89, of Missoula passed away Thursday, August 20, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at Garden City with burial to follow in the Missoula City Cemetery.
Olga Pasyuk, daughter of Ermey and Anna (Shpakevich) Suprunchik, was born December 19, 1936 in Yazvinki, Belarus. She was united in marriage with Arkadiy Pasyuk...
Elizabeth "Bette Ann" Samsel
Aug 20, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Normandeau Samsel, affectionately known as Bette Ann, passed away at 90 years old, in her home in the early morning of August 20th with her husband of 69 years at her side, Bill Samsel.
What a big name for such a beautiful little lady. Bette was born in Ronan, MT at Miller Birthing Home on Round Butte Road on...
Evelyn Morstad Willumsen
Aug 19, 2026
Evelyn Willumsen, 96, of Missoula MT passed away Wednesday, August 19th, 2026 peacefully at home in Beaverton, OR. She was born in Plentywood, MT on December 28, 1929, the daughter of Sophus and Hannah Morstad.
She attended school in Plentywood MT and business school is Billings MT. Evelyn married Lloyd “Bud” Willumsen on July 15, 1948. She worked at Western Montana...
Teri Lea Foos
Aug 19, 2026
Teri Lea Foos, 77 of Big Bear City passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula Montana of natural causes.
She was born on January 14, 1949, in Mason City, Iowa to Eva and Herb Bower. The family moved to San Diego where she and her sister, Sherry attended Madison High School. Teri was an independent...
James "Jim" Elton McKay
Aug 18, 2026
James (Jim) Elton McKay passed away peacefully of natural causes at the age of 102 on August 18, 2026. A private family burial will occur in the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Human Society of Western Montana and/or The Nature Conservancy.
Jim was born on August 11, 1924 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Merle McKay and...
Patricia Anne Blades
Aug 17, 2026
Patricia A. Blades died peacefully on the evening of August 17th after a long battle with Alzheimer's. She was 74.
A loving wife, mother and grandmother, she was beloved by all. She was born on March 9, 1952 to Kenneth and Amy James. She was raised in Melrose and was very proud of her family's long history in the city, beginning...
Bruce LeRoy Peterson
Aug 17, 2026
Bruce LeRoy Peterson was born in Polson, MT on August 19, 1940, the first child of Carl Oscar and Eunice Betty's three children. He passed away peacefully with his wife and children by his side at The Village Nursing Home on August 17, 2026, at the age of 85, missing his 86th birthday by just two days.
After moving from Polson...
James Winfred Fitzpatrick
Aug 16, 2026
James “Fitz” Winfred Fitzpatrick was born June 8, 1930, in Hedgesville, Montana. He grew up in Ryegate, Montana, and started working for Jess Sterling when he was eight years old.
As a young man, Jim moved to Potomac and worked on the Wills Ranch. In 1950 he left to serve his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War...
Frederick "Brian" Walter
Aug 16, 2026
Frederick Brian Walter, 91, of Missoula, passed away on August 16 at his home in Grant Creek Hills in Missoula of natural causes. He was an excellent father, grandfather, and husband, and he lived a long and remarkable life.
Brian was born on October 4, 1934 in Sheridan, Montana, to Charles Walter Jr. and Marybelle Grose Walter. Brian is one of...
Laurie Anne Acher- Jaquiss
Aug 14, 2026
Laurie was born October 20, 1962, in Havre, Montana, to Dick Richardson and Gail (Acher) Richardson.
She attended schools in Chinook, Glasgow, and Havre, graduating from Chinook High School in 1980. She spent many hours of her childhood with her beloved. Grandparents Bud and Margaret Acher. Laurie's higher education schools were Rocky Mountain College and Eastern Montana College in Billings. She...
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