Obituaries
Sally Jo Viche
Jul 18, 2026
Sally Jo Viche, 87, of Superior passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Superior Community Hospital. A graveside will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 15, 2026 in the Superior Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
Sally Viche, daughter of Burl and Bertha (Clarke) Morris, was born April 25, 1939 in Missoula, Montana. She grew up in...
Donald A Calder
Jul 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Donald Arden Calder Jr., affectionately known as Don, on July 18, 2026. Born on August 1, 1942, in the vibrant town of Butte, Montana, Don lived a life full of dedication, warmth, and a love for the great outdoors.
Don was the cherished son of the late Donald Arden...
George Blowars
Jul 17, 2026
George Blowars, 81, of Hall, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026.
George, affectionately known as "Pop Pop," was born on July 19, 1944, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to Clinton and Naomi Blowars.
George spent most of his life as a building and roofing contractor, continuing to roof until he was 78 years old.
In between jobs, George ran the trail groomer for...
Ronald Gilbert Scharfe
Jul 15, 2026
Hometown Hero:
Ron Scharfe a.k.a. “Rondo” or “The Silver Fox” has lived an incredible life. His story is one of a kind! Ron was born in Chicago, Illinois on September 14, 1927. At the age of 16, Ron forged his birth certificate to get into World War II. He was then shipped to the Pacific where he was a coxswain on...
David Barsotti
Jul 14, 2026
David Michael Barsotti, age 44, passed away from natural causes on July 14, 2026. He was born and grew up mostly in Conroe, TX, spending several years in Siloam Springs, AR, where he attended JBU, before making his permanent home near Missoula, MT, where he also attended UM, majoring in construction management.
David is survived by a grown daughter, his parents,...
Janet Kekich
Jul 14, 2026
Missoula – Janet Nelson Kekich, 78, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, of Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at Hope Hospice Center in Missoula, Montana. Janet was born on July 21, 1947, in Olympia, Washington to parents Edward and Lois Nelson.
Janet’s father Ed was a meteorologist, and his career moved the family from Olympia to Portland, Oregon where Janet attended grade school....
Joan Wilson
Jul 13, 2026
Joan Taitel Wilson passed away on July 13, 2026, surrounded by her family, the day after collapsing while trimming flowers on her patio. She was born on May 11, 1939, in Washington, D.C., the second child of Cerna and Martin Taitel. Cerna met her future husband, Martin, while they were both at the University of Chicago, where she earned a...
John Morton Davey
Jul 12, 2026
John Morton Davey, age 90, passed away peacefully on July 12 , 2026 .
John was born on March 18, 1936 , in Havre, Montana; the oldest of 3 children to Woodrow and Virginia Davey. During his early childhood, his family moved throughout the Northwest before settling in Missoula when John was six years old. He attended Paxson School, Missoula County...
Robert E Quade
Jul 12, 2026
Robert Eugene Quade, Sr., 90, passed away peacefully at the Village Senior Residence on July 12, 2026. Robert, "Bob," was born in Beach, North Dakota to Adolph and Agnes (Bruski) Quade. He was raised in Wibaux, Montana, in the close-knit farming community of Saint Phillips.
Robert spoke often and lovingly of his life on the Quade farm and in the...
Julie Jimenez
Jul 11, 2026
Julie was born in Portland Oregon to John A Wagoner and Kathryn L (Mills) Wagoner. She moved to Ontario, Oregon in elementary school and later fell in love with a TVCC baseball player (the late) Robert “Rob” Jimenez from Montana. They were married in Choteau, Montana in 1989. Julie is survived by her daughter Alyssa Jimenez (Sean) Mallow, and her...
Leroy Arlie Steele
Jul 8, 2026
Leroy Arlie Steele passed away peacefully on July 8th, 2026, at the age of 94.
Leroy was born January 25, 1932. in Lewistown MT to Arlie & Irene Steele. He grew up in Montana alongside his siblings Donald, Arlene & Evelyn. He graduated from Missoula County High School in 1950 & entered the service in 1951 where he proudly served in...
Cleo Ann Greenwood
Jul 8, 2026
Cleo Ann (Bohlin) Greenwood left this world on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, comfortable and surrounded by family and friends.
Cleo was born in Bismarck, ND, on August 31, 1961 to George and Adeline Bohlin, and grew up on a farm in Braddock, ND. She graduated from Braddock High School in 1979 then attended NDSSS in Wahpeton, where she graduated with an...
Larry L. Woll
Jul 8, 2026
Larry L. Woll, 74, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Born on August 7, 1951, in Missoula to W.F. and Mary Woll, Larry was a lifelong resident of the community he proudly called home. On November 20, 1972, he married the love of his life, Margie Hunt of Alberton. Together they built a life centered on...
Anna Elizabeth Depalma
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...
Eden Rose Nordwick
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...
Lois Shaw
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...
Joanne Froehlich
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,...
Christian "Chris" Tweeten
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...
Paulette C. Ferguson
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...
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