Obituaries

Mar 11, 2026

Mary Kathryn “Kate” Patterson Evans

Tiny but mighty, Kate lived a long, active, and deeply engaged life of 100 years. She passed away peacefully at home on March 11th, just shy of her 101st birthday.

Born April 14, 1925, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Russell E. and Bernice Strickland Patterson, Kate discovered early her gift for storytelling through writing. In high school, she...

Mar 11, 2026

Clark Edward Conrow, 84, of Superior, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Clark was born on October 31, 1941, in Whitehall, MT, to Edward R. Conrow and Frances “Babe” VanSlette. He and his family moved all over Montana and Idaho chasing gold and silver during his early years, settled in Butte,...

Mar 9, 2026

Edna Veronica Murphy, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Dillon, Montana, of natural causes.

Edna was born on October 1, 1929, in New York City to Edward and Mabell Battle. She was raised in New York City and attended high school there. She met her husband, Albert Murphy, there and they were married on June 6, 1951,...

Mar 7, 2026

Robert Francis (Bob) Burke passed away in his home on Saturday March 7 after 93 good years of life. He was with loved ones during his final hours and loved by the Lord who sustained him throughout his life. He will be sorely missed by family, friends and professional acquaintances in Missoula and throughout the state. Bob was one of...

Mar 7, 2026

Surrounded by the love of God and her family, Virginia “Ginnie” Horner peacefully passed away in her home on March 7, 2026. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church.  A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church with...

Mar 6, 2026

Dorie Hurt went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 6th, 2026. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family at 89 years old.

Born and raised in Missoula, Dorie graduated from Missoula County High School and was a Montana girl with a heart even bigger than its Big Sky.

She married Lawrence “Larry” Hurt in Missoula in 1954...

Mar 5, 2026

Thomas Michael Donofrio, 77, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, in Missoula, Montana, with his family by his side. His passing followed complications related to Agent Orange exposure during his service in Vietnam.

Tom was born on September 12, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to Michael Donofrio and Margaret Ciphers. He spent his early childhood growing up in a close-knit Italian...

Mar 4, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shawn Tree, who left us far too soon at the age of 27 on March 04, 2026.

Shawn was born on July 29 ,1998 in the beautiful city of Bamberg Germany to Nadine and Chad. He moved with his family to Lawton Oklahoma in 2001 and returned to Giessen Germany in 2004. In...

Feb 26, 2026

Mark R. Thorsell, 57, formerly of Wethersfield, CT, passed away on February 26, 2026 in Missoula, MT.Mark will always be remembered for his devotion to his family and sense of humor. He had a love of history, current events, politics and journalism, especially radio. Early in his career he got his start as a volunteer turned employee at CRIS radio...

Feb 25, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Koble. He departed this life on February 25th, 2026 at the age of 91. Jim had been living at the Holiday Grizzly Peak retirement community in Missoula for the past several years and loved his time and friends there. Jim was born on September 13, 1934 in...

Feb 25, 2026

Robert Rick Earling passed away on February 25, 2026 at his home in Evaro, Montana. He was born on July 3, 1963, in Spokane, Washington, to Florence and Virgil Earling.

Robert is survived by his sons Nathaniel Earling and Daniel Sevey, and his daughter Tabitha Earling. He is also survived by his granddaughter, Myah; his life partner, Aida Earling; his brother...

Feb 25, 2026

Florence Lindsley died peacefully at home Wednesday morning, February 25th, 2026. Her sons were with her. She was 86.

Mom was born February 13, 1940, in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Her family moved several times between Michigan, Missoula, and the Bitterroot, finally settling in Stevensville where she graduated from high school. After Mom and Dad got married, we lived on 14th street...

Feb 24, 2026

William Lee ("Uncle Bill") Stoianoff of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026, in Phlu Ta Luang, Thailand, at the age of 77. Born on May 2, 1948, in Missoula to Michael L. Stoianoff, Sr. and Lena "Lee" (Miller) Stoianoff, he was a beloved friend to many and a legendary member of the community.

He attended Roosevelt Grade School...

Feb 23, 2026

Gerald (Jerry) Allen Buckhouse, 90, of Bonner passed away Monday, February 23, 2026, at the Springs Footsteps Memory Care in Missoula with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

Jerry was born on October 23, 1935, at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula, MT to George and Clara Buckhouse. He joined older brother Lloyd, and younger brother Norman arrived 4 years...

Feb 19, 2026

Janice Dora Sell

November 24, 1953 – February 19, 2026



Janice Dora Sell, 72, of Polson, Montana, made her final journey on February 19, 2026, in Missoula, Montana.



Janice was born on November 24, 1953 in Sidney MT to Ed Stevens and Mildred Kassner.



From the very beginning she was a fighter, entering the world as a tiny three-pound twin and proving from her...

Feb 19, 2026

Mac Palmer, 94, of Missoula passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026.  Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Feb 15, 2026

Raymond passed away on Feb 15, 2026 after a long health battle with his wife by his side.

Raymond was born in Ottawa Illinois to Rita and Joseph Down in October 1954. He spent he's life serving in the United States Army for 2 years then joining the United States Air Force serving 20 yrs he then decided to retire.  During...

Feb 15, 2026

Sandra Shoupe Bergeson, 60, of Seeley Lake, Montana, passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born on April 17, 1965, in Great Falls, Montana, to Clarence and Dollie Shoupe.

Sandra graduated from Seeley-Swan High School in 1983. In 1984, she married Cliff Bergeson. Their union brought two children, Renee in 1985 and Steven in 1989, completing their family. Although Sandra...

Feb 15, 2026

Jeff McGowan (born Richard Jeffrey McGowan), age 30 of Missoula, MT, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 15, 2026. A lover of the mountains and an accomplished climber, Jeff died in an accidental fall while developing a climbing route along Sleeping Child near Hamilton, MT. His death is a tragic shock to his family and to the community of climbers...

Feb 15, 2026