Obituaries
Walter Ensign Hill
Mar 31, 2026
Walter Ensign Hill (88) of Missoula, Montana passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on July 25, 1937, the son of Armin John Hill and Virginia Adeline Nelson.
Walter married Annette Smith on June 8, 1961 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They are the proud parents of 7 children: Heber, David, Ginger, Kathryn, Kenneth,...
Cathy Jo Gruss
Mar 30, 2026
Cathy Jo Gruss, 74, of Missoula passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at her home with loved ones by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Eagles Lodge (2420 South Ave W.). Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
Arnold Warren Bernhard
Mar 29, 2026
Arnold “Arnie” Warren Bernhard, 80, of Missoula, passed away March 29, 2026, of natural causes. He was born August 31, 1945, in San Diego, California to Cecil and Florence Bernhard of Eureka, MT. Arnie was the second of seven children to be born to the couple.
He grew up on a small farm in Eureka, MT and attended school at Eureka...
Donald Eugene Round
Mar 28, 2026
Donald Eugene Round, 89, of Florence, died March 28, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital, of complications from dementia.
He was born on November 22,1936 in Little Falls, MN to Peg and Harold Round. Childhood for Don included several moves prompted by his dad’s railway and construction jobs. He spent a great deal of time with his grandparents, uncles and many cousins...
Sandra Lee (Kennis) Heston
Mar 27, 2026
Sandra Lee (Kennis) Heston, 85, of Florence, Montana, passed away on March 27, 2026.
A gathering with a light reception will take place from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Garden City Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery at 3:00 pm in Butte, Montana.
Bernard Walker
Mar 27, 2026
Bernard Jay “Bernie” Walker, 84, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home in Missoula, with his family at his side, of natural causes related to chronic illness.
He was born December 2, 1941 in Bozeman to Willard “Bill” and Lois Walker, but soon moved to Wolf Creek, MT, living at Holter Dam with his folks and younger sister...
James Sadler Lowry
Mar 26, 2026
James Sadler Lowry (Jim) passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 surrounded by the love of family. He was 77 years old. Jim came by his love of barbeque and rock-and-roll music honestly as he was born on November, 3rd 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee. His parents Jean and Carson Barham anchored his youth in Nashville where he made lifelong friends....
George Hagel
Mar 23, 2026
George Hagel, fondly known as Pat, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Lolo, Montana. Born on March 4, 1942, in Fromberg.
Pat was the son of George and Ann Hagel. He completed his education at Butte High School before joining the Navy right after graduation. His commitment to serving others was a defining trait throughout his life. One of his...
Daniel Whipps
Mar 23, 2026
Daniel Whipps, 74, of Superior passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital. A graveside with Military Honors in the Superior Cemetery will be held on Saturday, June 13th at 11:00am.
Daniel Thomas Whipps, son of Thaynard and Emily (Novack) Whipps, was born January 21, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended schools in the Columbia Heights area later enlisted...
Don Dee Kennedy
Mar 22, 2026
Don D. Kennedy, known to many as “Goose,” 87, of Philipsburg, Montana, passed away on March 22, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, of natural causes.
Don was born on November 27, 1938, in Anaconda, Montana, to Basil Kennedy and Elizabeth Twiggs.
In his younger years, he proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and the...
Frederic Frank Beyer
Mar 22, 2026
Frederic Frank Beyer
Frederic (Fred, Rick) Beyer 73 of Milltown, Montana passed away unexpectedly at home on March 22, 2026. He was born in Tigerton, Wisconsin on October 29, 1952, to Herbert F and Ida A Beyer. After his father died, his mother remarried and at the age of 5, the family moved to a ranch in Conner, Montana. Fred grew...
Michael “Mikey” Isaiah Mercer
Mar 21, 2026
Michael “Mikey” Isaiah Mercer, of Missoula, Montana, and most recently Boise, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the age of 21.
Born on January 17, 2005, in Missoula, Montana to Tex Mercer and Dawn Twite. Mikey lived a life marked by unwavering kindness and an unforgettable presence. He had a big heart and an even bigger smile, complete...
Stan Wilson
Mar 21, 2026
Stan Wilson passed away at home surrounded by family on March 21st, 2026 from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). He was born on July 9,1941 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Ben Wilson and Cecil Mitchell. A celebration of his life will be held at Western Cider on Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 p.m.
Stan attended Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate degree...
Lorraine Noyd
Mar 19, 2026
Lorraine D. Noyd, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully from this life on March 19, 2026, to be with the Lord. Known warmly to all as “Lorri,” she carried with her a gentle spirit defined by kindness, dedication, and an abundance of love. She will be deeply and forever missed.
In 1962, Lorri began her greatest adventure when she...
Vernon Lee Mills
Mar 18, 2026
Vernon Lee Mills, known simply and affectionately as Vern, was born on June 10, 1951, in Conrad, Montana, to Angelyn and Charles Mills. Vern lived a life defined by loyalty, hard work, generosity, and a passion that left tire marks across the racing world and lasting impressions on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Vern was many things throughout his life;...
Delores Lee
Mar 18, 2026
Delores Lee, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at her residence with loved ones by her side. Born on December 8, 1929, in Drake, North Dakota, to Mary (Abraham) and Joseph Kellel, she was the youngest of eight children. Delores attended Drake High School, graduating with the class of 1947. Soon after graduation, she...
Roger Ivan Christopher
Mar 18, 2026
Roger Christopher 1951-2026
Roger Christopher died peacefully on March 18, 2026, after a long illness.
Roger was born in 1951, the sixth of seven children of Lauren and Lillian Christopher. His parents owned the Jocko Mercantile in Arlee, and Roger grew up behind the store in Jocko Hollow. He graduated from Arlee High School in 1970, and from University of Montana with...
Cindy Marie Bauer
Mar 17, 2026
Cindy Marie Bauer, 75, passed away peacefully at her home on March 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born on June 10, 1950, to Eleanor Marie Kemi Fuge, Cindy spent all of her beautiful 75 years in Missoula, the place she cherished and proudly called home.
Cindy shared 43 wonderful...
Michelle Dineen Merry
Mar 16, 2026
Michelle D. Merry, 59, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on March 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Michelle was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Merry; her sons, John Kelly III and his wife Leah, and Cole Kelly and his wife Brii; her cherished grandchildren, Canyon and Olivia;...
Frederic "Fred" Hanson
Mar 11, 2026
Frederic Hanson, 71, of Missoula passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
Frederic Edward Hanson, son of Sibley and Shirley (Chapman) Hanson, was born December 1, 1954, in Wolf Point, Montana. He was named after both of his grandfathers. Fred attended school in Columbia Falls and then moved to Dillon in the...
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