Obituaries

Jul 8, 2026

Anna Elizabeth Depalma, born on December 3, 1937, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2026, surrounded by the enduring love of her family. Her 88 years were marked by grace, resilience, and deep devotion to those she cherished.

Anna was the beloved daughter of the late Simon and Genovefa Eschenbrenner. Her early years and education took place in Germany, forming the...

Jul 7, 2026

Eden Rose Nordwick was born in her home on June 17th at 3:10pm.

She arrived head up with her hand reaching toward the sky. Through the hands of a midwife to her astonished father and immediately onto the chest of her loving mother.

She screamed with strength. Her song of life.

Eden was beautiful. Eden was peaceful. She had a gaze that pierced...

Jul 5, 2026

Lois Nadine Morkert Shaw passed away at home on July 5th, 2026, after a battle with cancer at the age of 92. She was born on January 26, 1934, to Alfred E and Mildred G Morkert.

Lois grew up in Arlee Montana. Alfred worked for the railroad and was involved in an accident in 1935 that took his life. She has...

Jul 5, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Joanne Frances Froehlich, 88, of Missoula. She passed away on July 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Joanne was born on April 24, 1938, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, to John and Catherine Gross. She was the second oldest of eight children. When she was three years old, the family moved to Missoula,...

Jul 4, 2026

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Jul 3, 2026

Christian “Chris” Tweeten passed away at his home in Missoula on July 3rd. He was a big man with a gentle heart, quick wit and razor sharp mind. His family will miss his presence and quirky sayings: “that’s the nicest one of those I’ve ever seen,” “that was an unfortunate wardrobe choice,” “mud in your eye,” “thank you for the...

Jun 30, 2026

Paulette passed away of natural causes June 30, 2026 at her home surrounded by family and her precious corgis.

She was born January 25, 1944 to Ted and Milly Sowa in Great Falls, Montana.  Paulette grew up on the Sun River with many uncles, aunts and cousins and attended schools in Great Falls, including West Junior High where she met her...

Jun 29, 2026

Robert "Bob" Monahan, 73, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 15, 1953, in Anaconda, Montana, where he grew up and formed friendships that lasted a lifetime.

Bob was a man who believed in hard work and was never afraid of a challenge. He began his career as a carpenter before returning...

Jun 27, 2026

Don Lewis Gay died peacefully on June 27, at The Springs retirement community in Missoula, Montana.

Born in Lindsay, Oklahoma, on April 2, 1953, he grew up on his parents’ farm northeast of Lindsay. He attended public schools in Lindsay and worked on the family farm and in his parent’s agribusiness, the Gay Seed Company, from an early age, and attended...

Jun 26, 2026

On Friday, June 26, 2026, Frances Annette Owings peacefully entered into the presence of Christ her Savior at Logan Health Care Brendan House (Kalispell), surrounded by loving family.

Frances was born July 30,1932 in Harlowton, MT to Forrest and Louise (Brunner) Farra. She grew up in Harlowton and it was there that she met and married the love of her life,...

Jun 25, 2026

Charles “Chuck” Miller died the morning of June 25, 2026, at his home in Hamilton, Montana. He lived a full life defined by medicine, military service, family, and a deep commitment to Montana’s wilderness and public lands.

Chuck was born February 15, 1945, in Kalispell, Montana, to Margaret Doris Liebig and Charles Melbourne Miller. He graduated from Flathead High School in...

Jun 25, 2026

William James Croft, 73, went to be with our Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 25, 2026 at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, WA of natural causes.

He was born on September 15, 1952 in Polson, MT to Stephen and Marie Croft. As a youth, he lived on a farm in Western Montana. He went to elementary school in Polson, MT then moved...

Jun 21, 2026

Richard W. Thomas, 87, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, surrounded by those who loved him.

Richard was born on February 2, 1939, in Anaconda, Montana, to Richard and Virginia Thomas. At the age of four, he was lovingly adopted by his aunt and uncle, William “Bill” Thomas and Freda Mae Thomas, who raised him in Anaconda...

Jun 21, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Jared Leon Dowty on June 21, 2026. Jared was 36 years and deeply loved by his family, friends and co-workers. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at Garden City Funeral Home with a reception to follow. Online condolences may be left...

Jun 21, 2026

Lester "Bud" Ernest Hallford passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at the age of 85 in Deer Lodge, Montana.

Bud was born on August 18, 1940, in Deer Lodge to Ernest and Alice Hallford. He lived his full life in Montana, growing up surrounded by sisters, cousins, friends, and plenty of adventures. The stories from those years stayed with him...

Jun 20, 2026

On a beautiful, sunny evening at 5:56 p.m. Johanna Grace Molenda Lemons went home to the love of her life, with her children by her side. Johanna, daughter of Joseph and Lillian Molenda, was born on March 29th, 1940 in Polson, Montana. She attended Polson and Thompson Falls High schools. She had planned to go to college to be an...

Jun 19, 2026

Marcella Mary Ginger Evans Lindgren (88) entered the presence of Jesus on June 19, 2026, in Missoula, Montana. She was born on a farm in Plevna, Montana, on June 29, 1937. She often rode horseback three miles to the one-room schoolhouse on the plains of Eastern Montana.

When she was 9, the family moved to Western Montana due to her mother’s...

Jun 17, 2026

“With profound sorrow, yet hearts full of gratitude for a life exceptionally lived, we announce the peaceful passing of Janey Ann (Tilton) Holm. Janey passed at her home on June 17, 2026, at the age of 82.

Born on May 26, 1944, in Great Falls, Montana, to George Ransom and Gladys (Gillin) Tilton, Janey had two siblings, George Walter and William...

Jun 14, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

Michael Allen, 79, of Missoula passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, June 14, 2026 at St. Patrick Hospital with family by his side. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 26, 2026 at Lolo Community Church with Military Honors to follow at 2:00 p.m. A reception will begin following the service and...