Obituaries
Laura Mae Patterson
Dec 24, 2021
Laura Mae Patterson, who was born on February 8, 1928, died in her home on December 24, 2021 of heart failure. She was 93 years old. She is survived by her daughter Caroline Patterson (Fred Haefele) and her granddaughter Phoebe and grandson Tobin; her son, John F. Patterson III; and her daughter Cathleen Morrison (Michael Morrison) of Portland, Oregon; granddaughter...
Bonnie J. Henri (Matteucci)
Dec 22, 2021
Bonnie Jean Henri, age 91, passed away at home on December 22, 2021. Bonnie was born August 20, 1930, in Missoula to Herman and Blanche Matteucci. Following her graduation from Missoula County High School in 1948, she began working at the courthouse in the Clerk and Recorder’s office. On August 5, 1950, she married George A. Henri at St. Francis...
Bruce A. Sorensen
Dec 21, 2021
Bruce A. Sorensen passed away on Tuesday December 21, 2021 after a year-long struggle with Stage 4 cancer. Bruce was born in Everett, WA on October 18, 1963 to Franklin and Martha Sorensen. He graduated from CMR High School in Great Falls, 1982. He then attended Montana State University in Bozeman, where he graduated with a degree in Civil Engineering,...
Steve Kokot
Dec 20, 2021
In loving memory of Steve G. Kokot, Born February 5, 1976, passed away December 20, 2021. Steve left behind to Brothers, Mike and Keith Kokot, three sisters, Kendra Coon, Miss Jake McAdams, and Tanya Kokot, and 14 nieces and nephews.
Bonnie Kay Jeske
Dec 19, 2021
Bonnie Kay Jeske, 68, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula following a period of declining health. Bonnie was born February 18, 1953 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Pete and Ruth Larsen. Bonnie was raised in the Glasgow, Montana along with her four siblings. Bonnie was a dedicated worker...
Norman Fred Balko
Dec 19, 2021
Norman “Norm” Balko passed away December 19, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at the age of 95 years. He was born on a dairy farm family home in North Central Wisconsin near the village of Almena on September 20, 1926, the ninth child of fourteen children, eight boys and six girls. His parents were of German descent. His father...
Brenda Joan Moderie (Croucher)
Dec 18, 2021
Brenda Joan Croucher Moderie took her trip to be with the Lord in the afternoon of December 18th, 2021. Brenda had courageously fought for each breath of her life over a period of several years due to pulmonary hypertension. Born June 18th, 1964 in Libby MT to Frank and Joan Croucher along with her twin brother Bret. Brenda’s family would...
Timothy Owen Rumph
Dec 17, 2021
Timothy Owen Rumph of Missoula, Montana was called home on December 17, 2021. Tim was born to Joy Colleen (Bird) Rumph and Daniel Eugene Rumph in Aurora, Colorado on June 19, 1960. Tim’s father was career military so they relocated often, finally retiring in Broadus, Montana. Tim graduated from Powder River County High School in Broadus. Tim was working in...
Joe Lee Ellard
Dec 17, 2021
Joe Ellard,71, of Missoula passed away on December 17, 2021, at home. Born on June 8, 1950, he lived and worked in Missoula and is the son of Thomas and Virginia Ellard. Joe attended Franklin Grade School (K-8). His favorite subject was math, but he was also active in sports. He was the quarterback on the varsity football team and...
Susan Aber Johnson
Dec 17, 2021
Susan Aber Johnson died suddenly and unexpectedly of coronary artery disease on Friday, December 17, 2021 during a visit to Helena. She had been a vigorous 68-year-old until the night of her death. She was born August 11, 1953 in Bozeman, but she grew up in Polson, Montana. After graduation from Polson High School, she worked her way through the...
Donald W. Severson
Dec 16, 2021
Donald Wayne Severson passed of natural causes December 16, 2021. Don was the first child born to Henry “Hank” and Adlyn (Steffen) Severson in Ruthven, Iowa, on October 10, 1939. His sister Mary Jo and brother David followed. He excelled at basketball, baseball, track, and academics in his growing years. He was also an Eagle Scout and was selected to...
Thomas Edward "Tom" Lorang
Dec 14, 2021
Despite his short stature, Tom was bigger than life. People describe Tom as kind-hearted with an infectious smile. He thrived on making others laugh and was known for his quick wit and incessant teasing, a sign of his affection for anyone on the receiving end. Whether he was pretending to be the Incredible Hulk for his nieces and nephews, dressing...
John H. Handford Jr.
Dec 13, 2021
John Henry Handford Jr. Age 82, passed away at his residence in Missoula, Montana on December 13, 2021, after a long battle with lung disease, asbestosis, and a-fib. He was born in Denton, Montana on September 28, 1939 his parents John H. and Agnes Hagdone Handford. The family later moved to Lewistown, Montana, and he lived there from when he...
Roberta Jean Nagy Hintz
Dec 12, 2021
Roberta Jean Nagy Hintz, 64, of Clinton, MT passed away on Sunday, December 12th, 2021 at her home of natural causes. She was born on November 4, 1957 in Salinas, CA to Robert and Betty Springer. As a young girl she loved going fishing with her dad at the ocean. In 1970, the family moved to Frenchtown, MT where her...
Rev. Robert "Bob" Mitchell
Dec 11, 2021
Reverend Robert “Bob” Mitchell of Deer Lodge, MT went to be with our LORD on December 11, 2021. Bob was born June 9, 1949 to John W. and Adele DS Mitchell in Bethpage, NY. He was the middle son of three boys. In Highschool Bob loved running track. He graduated from Bethpage High in 1967. He met his wife of...
Thomas Allen Stobie
Dec 11, 2021
Thomas Allen Stobie went home to the Lord on December 11, 2021, passing away at St. Patrick Hospital. Born on January 1, 1943 in Spokane, Washington to William and Elizabeth (Rosenbom) Stobie. He grew up in the Spokane area. After high school he attended Biola University in California. In 1962, he enlisted in the Navy as an Aviation Structural Mechanic....
Ireane K. Nelson
Dec 10, 2021
Ireane K. Nelson – 83 Missoula – Passed away on Friday December 10, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 10, 1938, to E. Harold and Dollie Haines McLaughlin in Lewiston Idaho. She would reminisce of fond memories chasing the fire truck to see the fires, ding dong ditching, camping and much more. She graduated from...
Betty L. Garnaas
Dec 9, 2021
Elizabeth Louise Garnaas, 94, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2021, surrounded by loving family and friends. Betty was born and raised in Glasgow, Montana to Louise and Frank Mersen on April 1, 1927, followed a year later by her younger brother Frank Jr. (Kyke). She studied music at the University of Montana where she also met her...
Patsy D Plaggemeyer
Dec 9, 2021
Patsy Plaggemeyer, 82, of Missoula passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at her home. A service will be held on January 15, 2022 at 10:30am Christian Life Center, Missoula. Patsy Darlene Plaggemeyer, daughter of Jacob and Doris (Riphenburg) Lutke, was born February 10, 1939 in Fairfield, Montana. She attended school in the Fairfield area before she was married to Tom...
Michael Phelps Prescott Reeder
Dec 9, 2021
Michael “Mike” Phelps Prescott Reeder, 66, of Superior, Montana, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, following a heart attack. Mike was born in Key West, Florida, the second of six children born to Mary L. and John E. Reeder. As a military family they moved a bit in Mike’s younger years; he...
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