Obituaries
Neal Maier
Nov 17, 2021
Benjamin "Neal" Maier After an eight-year battle with dementia, Neal Maier, 78, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 17, 2021. Neal was born on a Military Base in San Francisco on October 7, 1943, to Montana born parents Ben and Elsie Nelson Maier. He was the first of three children. His stay in California was short and he and his...
Ivalo Veloris Stern
Nov 16, 2021
Ivalo went home to the Lord on Tuesday morning November 16, 2021. Ivalo Veloris Stern, daughter of Albert and Elsie (Sackman) Stern, was born April 9, 1940 in Terry, Montana. She was the oldest of six children and grew up on the family farm in Fallon, Montana. At the age of 16, Ivalo was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Because of...
Kathe Calcagno
Nov 16, 2021
Kathleen F. Calcagno, 74, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday November 16, 2021, at St. Patrick Hospital, of complications from Covid. Kathe was born in Los Angeles, CA to Walter and Louise Farley. She lived in Brentwood with her parents and 2 siblings Mike and Lynne. She attended Marlborough School and then attended The University of Arizona where she met...
Sarah Y. Perry
Nov 15, 2021
Sarah Yvonne Perry Date of Birth: 18 August 1956 Place of Birth: Loma Linda Hospital, California Date of Death: 15 November 2021 Sarah Yvonne Perry, age 65, passed away at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana on 15 November 2021 after succumbing to a battle with Covid-related challenges and ultimately respiratory failure. Sarah was originally from Southern California where...
Lisa Bishop
Nov 15, 2021
Lisa Ann Bishop, age 57, died on Monday, November 15, 2021 at her home, in Stevensville, Montana. From her birth in Craig, Colorado on February 8th, 1964 to her passing on Monday, she loved and nourished those around her with warm affection, lasting faith, and joyful music. She was born to Robert(Bob) and Lola Boyce and learned to play the...
Edwin C. Drake
Nov 14, 2021
Obituary to come. The family will be having a private service at a later date. Thank you.
Jennifer L Gibbs
Nov 13, 2021
Jennifer Lea Gibbs, 63, of Missoula, Montana, formerly of Lodi, California, passed away peacefully, November 13, 2021 at Providence St Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Jennifer is survived by her devoted husband of 13 years, Dennis Gudgeon; her loving son Scott and step-children: Brandon (Emma) Gudgeon, Talisha (Ken) Geis and Trever Gudgeon; cherished grandchildren: Jeremiah, Penelope, Maverick, Eleanor, Grayson and Kyoda;...
Stuart Blankinship
Nov 11, 2021
Stuart Gerald Blankinship was born January 19, 1935 to Marion (McLellan) and Hubert Blankinship in San Diego, CA. He passed away peacefully in his sleep November 11, 2021. It was fitting Stuart passed away on Veteran’s Day as his service for his country was important to him. He joined the Navy at age 17 and actively served in the Korean...
William Earl Sandau
Nov 11, 2021
William Earl Sandau, 71, of Missoula passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital of respiratory failure and Covid pneumonia. Bill was born September 3, 1950 in Missoula to Rudolph and Fern Sandau. He grew up on Dixon Street with his brothers Mylo, Donny, Floyd and Lee. As a young boy, Bill was educated in Missoula Public...
Ramona S. Clark
Nov 9, 2021
Ramona Sylvia Clark, 91 of Missoula Montana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 9th of natural causes while at home with her husband. Ramona was born in Butte Montana on April 17th 1930 to Ernest and Lena Egger. She went to grade school and high school in Butte. She was raised by both her parents until the untimely death of...
Cindy Sprague
Nov 8, 2021
Cindy Sprague, 65, of Frenchtown passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com. Cynthia Denise Sprague, daughter of Norman and Barbara (Fullmare) Peterson, was born July 3, 1956 in Torrance, California. She graduated high school in Torrance, California. Cindy worked as a Flexible Benefits Specialist for Allegiance Benefit Plan Management for most of her working...
John Daniel Price II
Nov 8, 2021
Our rock, John Daniel Price II, age 68, logged his final run & reunited with his son, Dustin & all those that passed before him on November 8, 2021. With family by his side, his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ welcomed him with open arms due to complications following his long, hard-fought & courageous battle against COVID-19. “You can hang...
Ernest Eric Franke
Nov 7, 2021
CELEBRATION OF LIFE ERNEST ERIC FRANKE Friday, November 12, 2021 6:00 PM Thompson Falls, Christian Church 306 Church Street, Thompson Falls, Montana A piece of history passed on November 7, 2021, when Krazy Ernie, Ernie Franke went to be with his Sweet Mary. Ernest Eric Franke was born June 28, 1937, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Walter Earnest Franke and Mary...
William James "Bill" Applegate
Nov 7, 2021
Bill Applegate, 83, of Missoula passed away of natural causes (NOT COVID RELATED), Sunday, November 7th, 2021 in his home. He was born on April 26th, 1938 in Butte, MT to James and Louise Applegate. Bill had an extensive railroad career beginning with The Milwaukee Road in Deer Lodge, MT and retiring from Montana Rail Link in 1989. When he...
Alan Edward Kelley
Nov 6, 2021
On November 6, 2021, Alan Edward Kelley, 80, peacefully, with family at his side, took off on his last and forever fishing trip. He was born at Chicago, IL, February 6, 1941, the son of Harold Ferguson and Gladys Bernice (Peterson) Kelley. Alan succumbed to a long struggle with rheumatoid arthritis and finally myelofibrosis. Alan’s childhood was in Elmhurst, IL....
Monte Lee Williams
Nov 6, 2021
Monte Lee Williams, 70, of Missoula passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com. Monte Lee Williams, son of Robert and Faye (Duvall) Williams, was born July 16, 1951 in Lubbock, Texas. He graduated from Lubbock High School in...
Ronald Earl Hood
Nov 4, 2021
Ronald Earl Hood, 66, of Superior Montana, passed away on Thursday, November 4th, 2021. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Shane Schipporeit
Nov 4, 2021
Richard “Shane” Schippporeit R. Shane Schipporeit, 52, of Florence passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Community Medical Center following a short illness. He was born May 26,1969 in Missoula to Richard H. “Dick” Schipporeit and Alice Fay Schipporeit. While growing up, Shane attended Missoula County Public Schools. He played football for the Sentinel Spartans, graduated in 1987 and went...
Marshall Odell
Nov 3, 2021
John “Marshall” Odell, 78, of Missoula, passed away on November 3rd, 2021, at St. Patrick Hospital. Marshall was born on October 29, 1943, AD, in Lemmon, South Dakota, to John & Evelyn Odell. He grew up Lemmon and graduated from Thunderhawk High School in 1960. Marshall moved to Montana in 1967 and was in the National Guard from 1960 to...
Robert Anthony Derlatka Jr.
Nov 3, 2021
“Nine Mile Bob” Robert Anthony Derlatka Jr., 69 of the Nine Mile Valley, passed on to be with his Lord in Heaven on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital. He was born on April 4, 1952, in Toledo to Robert and Martha Derlatka Sr. As a young man, he loved roller skating, playing hockey and swimming. At 15,...
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