Obituaries

Jack Dunne

Jack Dunne

Mar 19, 2021

John "Jack" Kiernan Dunne December 25, 1925 – March 19, 2021 "I'm a storyteller," Jack Dunne would say if you were lucky enough to meet him. And he was a great storyteller. Jack was born December 25, 1925 in Spokane, Washington to Charles Dunne and Julie Garr Dunne. His mother passed away when he was three, and he lived with...

Barbara Miller Biggs

Barbara Miller Biggs

Mar 15, 2021

Barbara Miller Biggs (75) has rejoiced in passing into the arms of her Savior, our Lord and her beloved grandson, Kenneth "John" MiIIer IIl. Barb has joined with John in "dancing in Heaven with Jesus". Barb greatly loved and is greatly loved by her husband, Will; son Ken Miller (Ronda), grandson Daniel Miller; daughter Jennifer Miller (Fritz), granddaughter Brooke Boneberg;...

Margaret Frances Walker

Margaret Frances Walker

Mar 14, 2021

Margaret F. Walker, 98, of Missoula, Montana, passed away at home on March 14th, 2021. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Marietta Pfister (Bauder)

Marietta Pfister (Bauder)

Mar 14, 2021

BONNER ~ Marietta Bauder Pfister of Bonner, MT, age 82, passed into the arms of her loving Savior after suffering a stroke in February. She died peacefully at home on March 14, 2021 under Hospice Care with family surrounding her. Marietta was born March 4, 1939 in Decorah, IA to Alden & Bertha Mae Bauder. Marietta was the youngest of...

James Hodge "Jim" Davis

James Hodge "Jim" Davis

Mar 14, 2021

DRUMMOND ~ James H. “Jim", "Jimbo” Davis, 64, of Drummond, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his home. He was born May 23, 1956 in Perrysburg, Ohio to John Owen and Elizabeth (Booker) Davis. Jim is survived by his partner, Janelle Cook; two sons, Kyle Bidwell of Port Orchard, Washington, Ty Davis of Lincoln, Montana; three sisters, Victoria (George)...

Eldon Merle Mickelson

Eldon Merle Mickelson

Mar 13, 2021

Eldon Mickelson, beloved husband, brother, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at home in Missoula, MT on March 13, 2021 at the age of 77. Eldon was born in St. Ignatius, MT on October 7, 1943 to Lawrence “Mickey” and Lelah Mickelson and grew up in Dixon, MT. He was the youngest of four children. After graduating from Dixon High...

Margaret Mary Lechner

Margaret Mary Lechner

Mar 10, 2021

STEVENSVILLE ~ Margaret Mary Lechner, 96, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at The Living Centre in Stevensville, of natural causes. She was born July 23, 1924 in Floresville, Texas, the second of six children to Felix and Annie Lange. She grew up on the family farm, experiencing difficult times during the Great Depression and learning the value of hard...

Mary Helen Ladanye (Vandervoort)

Mary Helen Ladanye (Vandervoort)

Mar 9, 2021

ARLEE ~ Mary Helen Ladanye, 94, of Arlee, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2021 at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Mary L. Stevenson

Mary L. Stevenson

Mar 8, 2021

Mary Stevenson Obituary Mary Stermitz Stevenson passed away on March 8, 2021, age 90. Mary was born on June 14, 1930 to Vince Stermitz and Mary Neithammer Stermitz in Thermopolis, Wyoming, living most of her life in Montana. Mary, along with her brothers Bob and Frank and their parents lived mainly in Helena, though spent time in Laurel and West...

Robert Heyer

Robert Heyer

Mar 8, 2021

Robert Earl Heyer, 95, passed away Monday March 8, 2021, surrounded by his family at the home he built 60 years ago. Robert was born April 12, 1925 in Missoula to Harold Ellsworth Heyer and Rosannah Loretta Biddiscombe. He was welcomed by a brother, Harold A (Buzzy) Heyer and a sister, Beverly J (Sissy) Yochim. Robert had two cousins Bernadine...

Patsy Schatz

Patsy Schatz

Mar 7, 2021

Patsy L. Schatz, 84, of Missoula, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at the Auberge of natural causes. She was born Dec. 22, 1936 to Patterson & Lucille (Wey) McGee. Patsy graduated from Missoula County High School in 1954. She married Robert A. Schatz on June 18, 1955. They had three sons. Bob and Patsy lived in Livingston for a...

Kathy G. Linderman

Kathy G. Linderman

Mar 7, 2021

Kathy Genene Linderman, 66, of Missoula, MT passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at St Patrick Hospital with her daughters at her side. She was born August 11, 1954 in Kooskia, ID to Harold and Martha Pattan. She is survived by two sisters and two brothers – Louise, Shirley, Dale, and Keith. Her sister Carol and brother Perry both proceeded...

Anne Marie Bauer

Anne Marie Bauer

Mar 7, 2021

Anne M. Bauer, 94, of LaCrescenta, California, passed away on March 7th, 2021 in Missoula, Montana. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Sparky Praast

Sparky Praast

Mar 5, 2021

Leona “Sparky” Moore Praast, age 75, returned to her heavenly home on March 5, 2021. She passed surrounded by family at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Montana. Sparky was born to Edna Marion Anderson Selle and Columbus Moore in Clarks Fork, Idaho. Her mom moved the family to Missoula Montana when she was in grade school and she called Montana...

James Charles "Jim" Lane

James Charles "Jim" Lane

Mar 4, 2021

JAMES CHARLES (BOOMER) LANE James Charles (Boomer) Lane,73, passed away on March 4th, 2021 after a long-fought battle with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma diagnosed in 2012. Jim was born on December 21, 1947 in Great Falls, Montana to Charles and Frankie Lane. He moved to Drummond for two years then onto the Family Ranch 12 miles south of Drummond on Flint Creek....

James Erin Caplis

James Erin Caplis

Mar 3, 2021

James Erin Caplis, 91, of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. James was born on July 7th, 1929 in Missoula to William and Sarah (Lalonde) Caplis. As a child Jim lived and worked on the family farm with his 7 brothers and sisters west of Missoula and attended DeSmet school, a...

Robert L. Ayre

Robert L. Ayre

Mar 1, 2021

Robert L. Ayre, age 78, of Missoula, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, at his home surrounded by family. He was born on April 28, 1942, in Glendive, Montana, the eldest of 11 children, to Robert August and Dorothy Mae Gagermeier Ayre. He served during the Vietnam Conflict in the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of...

William A. "Bill" Beeler Jr.

William A. "Bill" Beeler Jr.

Mar 1, 2021

William ( Bill) A. Beeler William (Bill) A. Beeler, Jr. was born in Missoula Community Hospital on October 11, 1940 to Bill and Emma Beeler. Bill, his sister Pat and younger brother Ben were raised in a hard working, fun loving family. They raised a few farm animals, irrigated the fields, and got into lots of mischief. Of course, Bill...

James "Harvey" Vincent

James "Harvey" Vincent

Feb 28, 2021

In this time of looking back and celebrating the life of Harvey Vincent it is incredibly hard to sum up a life well lived in just a few words. James “Harvey” Vincent, 76, of Superior, Montana, passed from the mortal world on February 28, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. He was surrounded by his daughters and son-in-law at...

Kristen Lucy Romano

Kristen Lucy Romano

Feb 28, 2021

Kristen Lucy Romano, daughter of Chester Romano and Barbara (Lundberg) Romano, was born August 1, 1977 in Morristown, New Jersey. She graduated from Chatham High School. Kristen met Scott Fisher through friends and the two have been inseparable since. The couple was blessed with three girls: Kylie, Sadie, and Cassie. Kristen loved taking care of others, especially children. She worked...