Obituaries
John E. Pilsworth
Aug 13, 2026
John Pilsworth died Thursday, August 13, after a valiant battle with Parkinsons. John was born Sept. 7, 1945, in Boston to John “Jack” Pilsworth and Leatrice B. Judkins. Jack was in the British Royal Navy at the time. As an infant John and his mother travelled to England, but she was homesick, so the family returned to the U.S. and...
Roberta Evelyn Pohndorf
Aug 11, 2026
Roberta Evelyn Pohndorf passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026. She was born to Robert Sr. and Evelyn Tibeau on August 24, 1932, in Seattle, Washington, and graduated from Highline High School in 1950.
Throughout her life, Roberta worked a wide variety of jobs, from Boeing to retail clothing. Her absolute favorite was food demonstration, which perfectly combined her favorite passions:...
Howard "Chip"E.N. Wilson
Aug 9, 2026
Howard Emerson Nestor Wilson
“Chip”
September 11, 1951 – August 9, 2026
Chip Wilson, a distinguished, healthy and fit 74-year-old husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, was struck and killed as he returned to his car after dinner with his beloved wife, Patti, in Polson, Montana. Although his death was sudden, he had...
Catharine Glade Carey
Aug 8, 2026
Catharine (Kitty) Carey, 87, passed away at home on August 8th, 2026, from Parkinson's, a disease that froze her face and bent her body but never quelled her spirit.
Born in Aurora, Illinois, on April 25th, 1939, to Ted and Jo Langford, she was a great niece of Nathaniel Pitt Langford, the first superintendent of Yellowstone Park. She grew up in...
James Franklin Buck
Aug 7, 2026
James Franklin Buck passed away August 7, 2026. Cremation rites were administered. No service planned at this time. He is survived by his children, Brenda Buck (John de Golia) of Henderson, Nevada; Mary Ann Buck-Heisserer (Douglas Heisserer), of Missoula, Montana; J.D. Buck (Elena Buck;grandchildren: Masha and Andrei Buck) of Helena, Montana; and former wife Nel Buck of Darby, Montana.
Jacob Nicholas Hilderbrand
Aug 6, 2026
Jacob “Jake” Nicholas Hilderbrand, 18, of Frenchtown, Montana, passed unexpectedly at home on August 6, 2026.Jake was born December 28, 2007, in Dover, Delaware, to Brandy Hilderbrand.There are people who move quietly through the world, and then there was Jake.Jake had an enormous energy about him, the kind that filled a room and somehow found its way straight into the...
James "Jim" Peter McFarlane
Aug 4, 2026
James (Jim) Peter McFarlane, our beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on August 4th, 2026, with his family at his side. Jim was born April 23, 1940, in Nebraska and moved to Missoula with his family when he was two years old. He had a wonderful childhood growing up across the street from Bonner Park...
Donna Marie Seekell
Aug 4, 2026
Donna Marie Seekell, 25, of Deer Lodge, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 4th at her residence.
She was born May 3, 2001 in Missoula. She grew up in Hall, Montana with her parents and two sisters. She attended Drummond High School, where she enjoyed track, basketball and volleyball and graduated with high honors.After high school, she moved to Deer Lodge,...
Gerald "Jerry" Johnson
Aug 2, 2026
Jerry Johnson made it to his 84th birthday, Sunday August 2nd and passed away with his wife of 45 years by his side, in the home he built on the land his Great-Grandfather homesteaded in 1869. He was born to Ella K & Jesse Johnson, spending his very early years in Evaro Montana. He grew up in the family home...
Carol Nichols
Aug 2, 2026
Carol Edna Nichols was born on November 24, 1957 in Culbertson Montana at the Roosevelt County Hospital. She passed away on August 2, 2026 in Missoula, Montana.
She attended Culbertson elementary school and high school and graduated in 1976. Later in life, she was the Theater Director at the school. After high school she joined the National Guard and served alongside...
Glenda Jewel Brady
Aug 1, 2026
Glenda Jewel Brady (Edden)January 5th, 1971 - August 1st, 2026A Beautiful wife to James Edden.A wonderful mother to Patricia Edden, Joshua Morkeberg, and Raymond Morkeberg.A loving grandmother to Alyx Quinnell, Hayden Morkeberg, Barrett Morkeberg, and Aspen Morkeberg.A caring Mother-in--law to, Andrew Quinnell, Scaci DeLacy, and Sydney Morkeberg.Daughter of Glinda Cundiff and William Brady.She was a woman with a heart of gold. Always...
Joseph Daniel Boland
Jul 30, 2026
Joseph Daniel Boland
Joseph Daniel Boland, 75, peacefully departed this world on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by his family and under the compassionate care of hospice.
Joe was born on June 20, 1951, in Great Falls, Montana, to his loving parents, Marguerite "Weetie" and John Boland. He grew up in Great Falls alongside his nine siblings, graduating from high school before...
Aleaha Rose Griffith
Jul 30, 2026
With broken hearts, yet unwavering faith in the promises of Christ our Saviour, we unwillingly announce the passing of our beloved Aleaha Rose Griffith, 26, who gained eternal peace and joy when she entered into the presence of her Lord Jesus on July 30, 2026.
Aleaha was born June 25, 2000, to her father Joshua and mother Angelyn Conat and possessed...
William Robert Mccoy Ill
Jul 28, 2026
William Robert McCoy III March 29, 1947 - July 28, 2026
William “Bill” Robert McCoy III, 79, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Tuesday evening, July 28, 2026. He went peacefully, with his beloved wife by his side.
Bill was born on March 29, 1947, in Missoula, Montana, to William Robert McCoy Jr. and Angeline Margaret (Loran) McCoy. He was the second...
Patsy Foote
Jul 27, 2026
Patsy Foote, age 89, died on July 27, 2026, in Missoula, Montana, following two years of struggling to recover from a stroke. Patsy was born on June 8, 1937, to Cecil and Tina Tranberg in Kalispell, Montana. She attended high school and college in Eugene, Oregon, where she met and married Roy L. Foote. She followed Roy as the Coast...
Beverly Joyce Doucett
Jul 23, 2026
Beverly Doucett, 89, of Missoula passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026 at St. Patrick Hospital. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 7, 2026 at Blessed Trinity Catholic with burial to follow in the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery. A reception back at Blessed Trinity will the graveside service. Online condolences may be left...
Cheryl Marie Spotted Wolf
Jul 22, 2026
Cheryl Marie Spotted Wolf, age 59, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Missoula, Montana.
Cheryl was born on September 26, 1966, in Conrad, Montana, to Joanne Racine and Stanley Spotted Wolf. She was raised in Browning, Montana, where she was lovingly cared for by her grandmother and her two aunts, whose guidance and strength helped shape the remarkable woman she...
Joseph Thomas Podgurski
Jul 21, 2026
Joseph Thomas Podgurski, 86, of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at his home.
Joe was born April 6, 1940 in Manhattan, NY, to John and Mary (Shamanski) Podgurski. Joe attended school in Succasunna, NJ. In 1957, at the age of 17, he proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force, answering the call to serve his country.
When he was...
Diana Royce Gage
Jul 18, 2026
With broken hearts we announce the sudden passing of our beloved mom, Diana Royce Gage, who passed away peacefully the evening of July 18, 2026. Born on December 29, 1946, in Concord, California, Diana touched the lives of many during her vibrant 79 years.
Diana's journey began at Mt. Diablo High School, where she cultivated her love for community and...
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