Obituaries

Dec 11, 2024

Shirley Joanne Conrow, 78, of Superior, MT passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on December 9, 1946, in Newport, WA, to Leslie 'Bill' and Maxine Branning. She grew up as the middle child alongside her five siblings in North Idaho.

Shirley and her family moved to Superior in 1957, where she...

Dec 11, 2024

Theola’s wish to rejoin her husband Leo came true on December 11, 2024.

She was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on June 1,1925 to Howard and Angie Tottingham.

As a child her family moved to Montana, first to Great Falls and later settled in Missoula. On December 22, 1945, Theola would marry the love of her life, Leo. The couple resided in...

Dec 10, 2024

Grace Yovetich, 97, peacefully passed away December 10, 2024 after a joyful, abundant life

She was born October 19,1927, one of William and Julia Barker’s nine children. Grace lived her life in her beloved Big Sky Country, mostly in Missoula in the house where she and Philip Yovetich raised their six children.

Fiercely independent and firm in her convictions, Grace was thoughtful,...

Dec 9, 2024

Thomas (Tom) Norman Schenarts, 91, of Missoula, passed away on December 9, 2024, at the Springs at Missoula.

He was born on June 22, 1933, in New Haven, CT, to Thomas and Marion Schenarts. As a young boy, he developed a life-long love for the outdoors through active participation in the Boy Scouts. In a high school art class, he discovered...

Dec 9, 2024

The end of an Era

The Navy’s last Airship pilot and world record holder is gone.

 Born on 11 February 1936 in the Hudson (NY) hospital to John H and Mabel (Kelly) Fitzpatrick, John Joseph Fitzpatrick, fondly known by his many friends as Montana Jack, launched on his final flight on December 9th, 2024. His first 12 years were spent in Valatie...

Dec 6, 2024

Richard P. Ellis, 57, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on December 6, 2024. A celebration of life will take place at 3:00 pm on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Garden City Funeral Home. A full obituary will be posted soon. 

Dec 6, 2024

Dec 5, 2024

Ravyn was a beautiful little girl born at St Patrick's Hospital in Missoula to Todd and Terrie Bauer. Shortly after she was born she was diagnosed with a congenital heart defect and was flown to Colorado Children's Hospital in Denver. While there she made it into the hearts of the staff with her spicy attitude and the need to be...

Dec 5, 2024

Richard Dale Smith went to be with his heavenly father on December 5th. Richard “Dick” Smith was born on July 6, 1943, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to Richard E. and Alice Smith. Dick later relocated to Montana where he met his first wife and had four children. Dick got remarried in 1981 to Daphne, he earned a bonus daughter, and...

Dec 2, 2024

John Kawalski, 76 of Missoula passed away December 2, 2024 at his home. A visitation concluding with a Rosary will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Garden City Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, December 12, 2024 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with inurnment to...

Dec 1, 2024

Jerry Mike Ford, 90, of Missoula, passed away on December 1, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital.

Jerry was born on February 24, 1934, in Spokane, Washington to J.K. “Pat” and Marie Ford. He was the youngest of 4 boys and was raised on a sheep farm in Eastern Montana until the family moved to Missoula in 1945 when Jerry was in...

Dec 1, 2024

Kenneth Steven Bidlake, 20, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on December 1st, 2024, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. Most called him Kenny, a few called him Bubba, all of us called him friend. 

 Kenny was born April 14th, 2004 in Missoula, Montana to Mike and Kristi (Thompson) Bidlake. He joined his older sister Kami and completed his family...

Dec 1, 2024

Sandra (Sandy) Beth Foust passed away peacefully at home on Sunday December 1, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was born September 25, 1942, to George Henry Nuse and Lula Lavon Hudson Nuse. 

Sandy was blessed to have many adventures early in life as her father was stationed at several locations throughout the world during his military service. She spent part...

Nov 26, 2024

Charles Dayton Seitz was born on March 1st, 1945, to Frank and Lois Seitz and died November 26th at 6:30 p.m. in the comfort of his own home.

Charles (Charlie, Chuck, Mr. C, Chuck Country, Papa Chuck or even Mr. Seitz) was born in Pittsburg, California but became a lifetime Montanan. Music was his first and longest love affair. The guitar...

Nov 26, 2024

Bobette Brookshire was born to Boyd and Marian Reeder in Whitefish, Montana on August 24, 1934. She passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at home surrounded by loved ones.

Bobette received her early schooling in Whitefish and graduated from Whitefish High School in 1952. She attended the University of Montana during her freshman year and was a member of Alpha Phi...

Nov 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Andrew Hart, 73, who departed this life Thursday, 28 November, 2024. George passed away peacefully in his home. He had a constant thirst for knowledge and desire to serve others as well as his family, often with an infectious laugh during family gatherings.

Born to George Anthony and Anita...

Nov 24, 2024

Rosemary Sayer Harrison, born June 6, 1949, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of November 24, 2024 after having spent the day surrounded by her loving family. Rosemary was a beacon of kindness and determination, known for her unwavering commitment to her family, friends and faith. While there are not enough words to describe Rosemary’s enormous positive...

Nov 24, 2024

Douglas Dean Combs, 86, of Missoula passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation center of natural causes. He was born June 22, 1938 in Missoula to parents Leonard and Jennie Combs. After high school, Douglas enlisted in the United States Navy. Returning home, he met the love of his life Joan while working at the Wilma...

Nov 22, 2024

Daniel Gates, 75, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024 at his home in Missoula, Montana. 

Daniel Eugene Gates, son of Jack and Virginia (Steinmetz) Gates, was born March 23, 1949 in Evansville, Indiana. He attended school in Evansville and graduated from F. J. Reitz High School in 1967. He continued his education at Purdue University and later transferred to the University...

Nov 21, 2024

Levi Marshall Edden died November 21, 2024, at Village Health Care center. This lovely gentle, brown-eyed soul was born in Missoula, MT on October 18, 1986. Levi was born with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS – a severe form of childhood epilepsy) and Visual Impairment. His brain and body were ravaged with seizures his entire life until it finally gave out. Levi,...