Obituaries
Stephen Roy Gerard
May 10, 2026
Stephen R. Gerard, 92, of Missoula, MT has passed away on May 10, 2026.
He was born on December 22, 1933 in Johnstown, PA to Ralph and Angeline Gerard. He grew up in Latrobe, PA. Stephen lived his life with a strong work ethic and sense of duty. As a proud marine and Korean War veteran, Stephen was recognizable by his...
Marvin Howard Eicholtz
May 10, 2026
Our beloved dad and papa, Marvin Howard Eicholtz, passed away peacefully on May 10th to cancer.
He was preceded in death by his parents Howard and Myrtle Eicholtz and is survived by his sister Joanne Larson (Lowell), his son Brian Eicholtz (Danielle), daughter Emily Eicholtz (Hunter Morrical), and his granddaughters Ella and Mya.
Marvin, known to many simply as “Marv”, to his...
John Michael Porras
May 8, 2026
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of John Michael Porras, who left this world on May 8, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on August 8, 1943, in Santa Monica, CA, John lived a life rich in love, service, and joy, ultimately making his home in Alberton, MT.
John proudly served in the United States Marine...
Chase John Guthrie
May 5, 2026
Chase Guthrie, passed away at his residence May 5, 2026. A private service will be held later this summer.
Franco John Salazar
May 5, 2026
Franco John Salazar (Siks-A-Num Tsiki ~ Blackfeet Man’s Grandson) came into the world on December 31, 1982, to Arden “Rikki” (Reagan) and John Salazar. He was the first-born grandson to Marlene Wetzel, Rick Reagan, Ramona (Pantoja) and Ray Chavez; great grandson to Doris (Barlow) and Walter “Blackie” (Siks-A-Num) Wetzel and Nedra (Galbreath) Reagan. Franco’s name was in consideration of his...
Joseph Robert Meyer
May 5, 2026
Joseph Robert Meyer, 46, of Drummond, Montana, passed away on May 5, 2026.
Joseph (Joe) was born on June 1, 1979, in Vancouver, Washington, where he lived most of his life before moving to Montana in 2023.
Joe worked as a Roadside Technician and truly loved his job. He took pride in being a hero to those in need and won prestigious...
Kent Allen Stetler
May 3, 2026
Kent Allen Stetler, age 78, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2026, at St Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana. His wife Polly and his son Chris were at his side. He died of complications from open heart surgery.
Kent was born in Springfield, Ohio, to Harry Nathan Stetler and Exie Allen Stetler. He was the oldest of five children. The Stetler...
Alan Gelman
May 3, 2026
Alan David Gelman, 77, of Florence, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2026. He was born June 16, 1948.
He grew up in Dayton, Ohio and went to Ohio State University. Eventually he left Ohio and spent some time in Colorado before moving on To Los Angeles. He became an actor and loved it.
On a trip back home to Dayton he...
Walter Raymond Toporek Jr.
May 2, 2026
Walter Raymond Toporek Jr., 68, of Florence, Montana, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Community Hospital of Missoula.
Born on August 13, 1957, to Margaret and Walter Toporek Sr., Walter was a proud graduate of Carmel Catholic High School. He dedicated much of his life to serving others, first as a firefighter and EMT with the Vernon Fire...
Stacey Rossmiller
May 2, 2026
Stacey Laine Rossmiller passed away surrounded by her family shortly after midnight on May 2, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.
Stacey was born on May 25, 1971, to Larry and Irene Hiller as the middle child of three girls. Stacey called Missoula her home for her entire life and wore her status as a third generation Missoulian as a badge of honor....
Nancy Ann Foster
May 2, 2026
Nancy Ann Foster, born October 18, 1938, to Burt and Irene Hummer, passed away on May 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
At the age of seven, in 1945 Nancy experienced the profound loss of her parents and was moved to Ovando, where she was raised by her Uncle Weldon and Aunt Ruth Hiatt on their dairy farm. These early...
Robert Vernon Skinner
Apr 29, 2026
Robert "Bob" Vernon Skinner passed on April 29, 2026 surrounded by love and family. He was born September 19, 1936, in Kent, Washington to Russell and Eleanor Skinner and a sister, Betty. In 1953, his sister, Lynda was welcomed to their family.
Bob graduated from Missoula County High School, June 1954, and then enlisted in the Air Force. On June 2,...
Christina Rose Porter
Apr 29, 2026
Christina Rose Mills (Porter) passed away on April 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of fierce love, unwavering devotion to family, and a warmth that made everyone around her feel cared for.
Born on September 7, 1964, in Lake County, Montana, to Jeanette Matt and Kennith Betts, Christina built a life centered around connection, compassion, and the people she loved most.
She...
Gary L. Hornseth
Apr 28, 2026
Gary Lucien Hornseth passed away on April 28, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and loyal friend. More than anything, Gary loved people — especially his family — and he had a way of making time together feel easy and memorable. He genuinely enjoyed people and...
Andrina Juarez
Apr 25, 2026
Andrina Juarez passed away on April 25, 2026.
There will be no services at this time.
Billie G. Kelly
Apr 23, 2026
Billie G. Kelly, 81, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on April 23, 2026.
Gregory Andrew Pavinich
Apr 21, 2026
Gregory Andrew Pavinich, Born November 12, 1947. Died April 21, 2026
Greg was a longtime resident of Missoula. As a young man he was sawyer and was a member of the Montana Logging Association. He left Missoula and became a Colorado State Certified Drug and Alcohol counselor. His love for Missoula brought him back to Montana. Greg became a Certified Arborist...
David Tromp
Apr 21, 2026
David Jerry Tromp, 83, “Dave”, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, April 21st, 2026, at home from natural causes.
He was born on October 1st, 1942, in Missoula, Montana, to Carol Owens and Orie “Boots” Tromp, the fifth born out of eight children. His family moved often, living all over Western Montana up to the highline. He went to high...
Karen Pabst
Apr 21, 2026
Karen Rae Pabst, 86, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at Hope Hospice Center of natural causes. Her beautiful soul soared into a vibrant sunset, across the veil, home.
Karen was born on March 21, 1940 in Jamestown, North Dakota to E. Lucille and S. Lloyd Watne. She grew up in Flasher, North Dakota where her dad...
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