Obituaries

Aug 4, 2025

Janet Carol Garlington, whose smile was as big as Montana, died suddenly and unexpectedly of a stroke on August 4, 2025, at the age of almost 84.

Carol left behind many dear friends, including musicians, hiking companions, neighbors, and her beloved dog Rally. Rally has since been adopted into a new home where she has already made lots of doggie friends.

Carol...

Aug 4, 2025

Janet Ann Ball passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 4, 2025. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 5, 1947, to James and Barbara Ringo.

In 1968, Janet married Ron Alexander, and the couple moved to Germany for a year. Traveling through Europe was a highlight of her life, and she often shared her favorite memories of Paris...

Aug 3, 2025

Frederick Jay Bischoff, Jr., 79, of Missoula, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Sunday, August 3rd.

He was born on June 13th, 1946, in Oakland, California, to Mary and Frederick "Bud" Bischoff. After graduating from Oakland High School in 1964, he moved to Missoula, Montana, where he attended the University of Montana on a full-ride swimming scholarship. He...

Jul 31, 2025

A private family service will be held.

Jul 28, 2025

Rob Manlove, 66 of Missoula passed away on Monday, July 28th 2025 at Providence Medical Center of natural causes.

Rob was born on December 17, 1958 in Livermore, California to Spencer L. and Patricia A. Manlove. The family moved to Missoula when Rob was 11 years old. He attended Paxson Grade School, Hellgate High School. He received a Bachelor of Arts...

Jul 26, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Eugene Jasumback, a loving father, devoted husband, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family. He is now reunited in eternal peace with his beloved wife, Joan, who preceded him in death three months prior. Their sixty-seven years of marriage were a testament to their deep love and mutual appreciation, evident to all who knew them.

Born...

Jul 26, 2025

Theresa (Terrie) Ann McDonald, 77, of Florence, passed away on Saturday, July 26th, 2025, at her home after her battle with cancer.

She was born July 14th, 1948 in Helena to Joseph and Rose (Richard) Kerscher. She grew up riding bikes and roller skating on dirt roads and cutting out clothes for her paper dolls with her two sisters. She attended...

Jul 26, 2025

Patricia Anne Snyder, born on September 29, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Patricia was a remarkable individual whose life was marked by her deep devotion to her family, her education, and her passions.

She earned a Bachelor's Degree and pursued some graduate studies, reflecting her commitment to lifelong learning. Her intellectual curiosity...

Jul 25, 2025

Everett Alvin Leitzke, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, July 25, 2025, at Community Hospital. He was born on April 28, 1933, in Lansford, North Dakota, to Alvin and Annie (Smetana) Leitzke. The second of six children, Everett grew up on a wheat farm in Glenburn, North Dakota.

He attended both elementary and high school in Glenburn. Following...

Jul 25, 2025

Robert “Bob” Pfister

He was born July 29, 1938 in Decorah, IA to Lester and Alma (Osmudson) Pfister. Bob was a scholar athlete at Decorah High School who enjoyed life. He met his soon-to-be wife, Marietta Bauder in high school where they shared a love of music and singing. Bob received his B.S. degree in Forest Management from Iowa State University...

Jul 23, 2025

Connie Lee Taylor Harwood, 81, went to Heaven on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at her home.

She was born on October 26, 1943, to Courtney and Mildred Taylor in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Connie was raised in Missoula and Hamilton, graduating from Hamilton high School in 1962. She attended U of M, met her husband, and lived in Browning. She was a welfare...

Jul 19, 2025

Judith (Judy) Anne Sheehan Kaufman Born: January 7, 1941, in Butte, MT Passed Away: July 19, 2025 in Missoula, MT

Judy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband and children.

Judy was born to Agnes and Daniel Sheehan, proud descendants of Irish immigrants who settled in Butte. She was the beloved youngest child, with her older brother Timothy Sheehan and...

Jul 19, 2025

Cynthia Ann Yoder “Cindy,” 60, of Missoula, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital due to complications from heart surgery.

She was born on February 26, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Ray Reinertson and Diane Farra. Cindy moved to Missoula at the age of two and graduated from Hellgate High School in 1983. She later received an...

Jul 18, 2025

Sharon Ann Jacobsen, 81, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2025, at the Senior Renaissance Center in Deer Lodge, Mt, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s.

Sharon was born on August 15, 1943, in Whitehall, Montana, to Paul and Ethel Rinehart. She grew up with a strong since of Family, Faith and resilience ---...

Jul 16, 2025

Melva Iris Campbell (nee Huseby), 89, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Melva loved horses, her family, and most importantly, Jesus. She was generous, loving, and a missionary at heart. She was the rock and matriarch of her family and had no qualms about taking charge and laying down...

Jul 15, 2025

Gloria Jean Bush Andrew

Gloria was born May 4, 1942 in Missoula, Montana the oldest daughter to Richard F. Bush and Bonnie Marie Kohler Bush. Sister Linda was born seven years later on Gloria’s birthday. Gloria remembered her father remodeling/finishing their house on Stoddard Street then building two other houses from the ground up on North Avenue and at the corner...

Jul 13, 2025

Forest Beryl Johnston Jr, 87, of Frenchtown, Montana passed away in his home on the evening of July 13, 2025 following a cardiac arrest. Beryl was born in Alabama but didn't stay long. His father’s profession and then his own took him to live in 47 of the 50 states. Montana was his last stop, and the place he called...

Jul 13, 2025

Nancy Gagner

1946 – 2025

Nancy Gagner passed away peacefully in July 2025 after a courageous 15-year battle with cancer. She was 79.

Nancy was born in Missoula, Montana, in 1946 to Fred and Erna Minster and lived in Missoula her entire life. She attended and graduated from Missoula County High School. Nancy was the youngest of five siblings and the last surviving...

Jul 10, 2025

Christina Dianne Crawford Kelly was born on October 7, 1967, in Livingston, Montana, to Dennis and Patricia Crawford. She spent her childhood and school years in Helena, Montana, graduating after completing all her K–12 schooling there. Christina then attended Northwest University in Seattle, where she met and fell in love with Bradley Kelly.

On August 23, 1987, Christina married the love...

Jul 10, 2025