Obituaries
David S. Grimsley
Aug 6, 2021
David Grimsley passed away at his home in Missoula, Friday August 6, 2021. David was a United States Army Veteran. There will be a service for David, Monday August 16, 2021 at 11:00 at the Western Montana Veteran's Cemetery. 1911 Tower St. in Missoula. all are welcome to attend. Father Steve Lantry presiding. An obituary will follow soon.
Luke Rodli
Aug 6, 2021
Lucas "Luke" Rodli, 40, passed away Friday August 6, 2021 at Saint Patrick"s Hospital in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Phyllis "Marlene" Lackey
Aug 6, 2021
Phyllis "Marlene" Lackey, 88, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 of natural causes. She was born on September 24,1932 to Clarence and Trannie Koons in Little River, Kansas. As a young girl she lived with her family in the wheat lands of Kansas, riding her little pony to school. She often spoke fondly of her memories she...
Loris Rae Richardson
Aug 5, 2021
Loris Rae Richardson, 62, of Missoula passed away on August 5, 2021 at home. She was born on December 18, 1958 in Missoula Montana to Lewis B. Richardson and Vera M Holden. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis B. Richardson; stepfather, William R. Holden; two brothers, Billy Holden Jr., and Lynn Brian Richardson; and her partner, Ross...
Patricia M Williams
Aug 4, 2021
Patricia M. Williams, passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at her home in Seeley Lake Mt More information will follow.
David E. Jones
Aug 4, 2021
David Jones, 82, of Missoula passed away Wednesday August 4, 2021 at St. Patrick's Hospital. More information will follow.
Tonya Bare
Aug 3, 2021
Tonya Leanne Bare, 66, of Frenchtown, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at St. Patrick Hospital after a brief illness. She was born on November 13, 1954, to Walter “Tiny” and Angeline Evjen. Tonya grew up in Missoula, except for a short period of time during which she and her family lived in Mile City. As a young girl,...
Eleanor "Ellie" Michelle Dougherty
Aug 2, 2021
Eleanor Michelle Dougherty A special angel gained her wings far too soon leaving those she left behind heartbroken. We will miss her sparkling blue eyes, quick wit, loving spirit, positive attitude, and mischievous brilliant Irish smile. Eleanor Michelle “Ellie” Dougherty, 39, of Missoula passed away suddenly Monday, August 2, 2021 from an unanticipated and unexpected health event. Known affectionately by...
LeRoi Smith
Aug 2, 2021
LeRoi Lewis Smith, 85, of Seeley Lake, Montana, passed away on Monday, August 2nd, 2021 at home with his wife, Joyce. He was born August 12th, 1935, in Dailey, Michigan, to Henry and Doris Smith. “Roy” grew up in Dailey where he attended a one-room schoolhouse through the 8th grade and loved sports and outdoor activities of every kind, including...
Elijah David French
Jul 30, 2021
Elijah French, 33, of Missoula passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at home. A memorial gathering is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 4, 2021. “Remember Me” To the living, I am gone, To the sorrowful, I will never return, To the angry, I was cheated, But to the happy, I am at peace, And to the faithful, I have...
Justin Hugh Branch
Jul 29, 2021
Justin Hugh Branch, age 40, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. He was born on August 5, 1980 in Helena, Montana, to Steven J. and Cherol Rita Branch, but spent his childhood in Cut Bank Montana. He lived in many places in his early adulthood. Still, he found his permanent home in Missoula, Montana, closest to his...
Stella Patricia Beck
Jul 28, 2021
Stella Patricia Beck, 92, of Superior, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at her home of natural causes. She was born on March 17, 1929 in Havre, MT, to Andrew and Florence Dunbar. She married E. Leonard Beck on May 26, 1951. Survivors include one daughter, Alvina M. (Jim) Hill of Gooding, ID., two sons, Kenneth and Michael Beck,...
Dean Mikes
Jul 28, 2021
Dean Mikes September 18th, 1955 – July 28th, 2021 Dean Mikes passed away at the age of 65 on July 28, 2021. With great strength and an uplifting spirit he faced the many challenges of ALS for over three years. Even though Dean endured incredibly hard times due to the life-changing effects of the disease, he was always more worried...
John Ernest Fallgreen Jr.
Jul 28, 2021
MISSOULA ~John Fallgreen, 79, went to be with Our Lord on July 28, 2021. John was born in Auburn, Washington on April 21, 1942 to John and Norma Fallgreen, the youngest of their three sons. His father was a log truck driver, so John and his brothers grew up and attended school in many small logging communities through Washington. At...
Brian Miller
Jul 27, 2021
Brian Miller was born on March 16, 1937, in Los Angeles, California. After graduating from high school in 1954, he enlisted in the United States Army and served with the Sixth Army Bagpipe Band and piping became a lifelong passion. He spent an additional thirteen years in the Army Reserve. He completed a B. A. in Biology and his Masters...
John "Bingo" Pritchard
Jul 27, 2021
John “Bingo” Paul Pritchard On November 25, 1936, “Bingo” decided to interrupt the preparation of Thanksgiving dinner and made his appearance in the world. He was born to Diane and Robert Pritchard that day, joining 10 siblings. When he was delivered by Dr. John Paul Ritchie, he told the family, “Bingo! This is the last one.” That name has been...
Ronald Hendrickson
Jul 26, 2021
Ronald Hendrickson 1934-2021 The big recliner waits for Ron to return, as he always has, but it’s not to be this time. Ronald Hendrickson of Missoula passed away on a smoky, red sky afternoon July 26, 2021, at St. Patrick Hospital at the age of 86. Ron was born November 19, 1934, to Arthur Hendrickson and Anna Fassbender Hendrickson on...
Cora Hiett
Jul 24, 2021
Cora A. Hiett went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 24, 2021. She died peacefully in her beautiful Missoula home of 54 years, surrounded by her family. Cora is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Wayne J. Hiett, her five children, Kathryn, Susan, Wayne, Joe and Nancy, and 9 grandchildren and 1 great...
John "Jack" Stevenson
Jul 23, 2021
John (Jack) R. Stevenson passed away on July 23, 2021 age 94. Jack was born on October 26, 1926 to Arthur Stevenson and Jean Dargavel Stevenson in Great Falls, Montana. Jack was the youngest of seven children in his close-knit family, growing up in Great Falls and doted on by four older sisters, and tried to tag along with his...
Ann Louise Fay
Jul 17, 2021
Ann Louise (Sado) Fay joined the saints in Heaven on July 17, 2021. She was living at the Village Senior Residence in Missoula, MT and died of natural causes. Ann lived a full 93 years of life. Ann was born in Great Falls, Montana on April 20, 1928, to Genevieve (Weisner) and Michael Sado. At age three, she and her...