Obituaries
Walter Osborne
Jan 10, 2021
The world lost an irreplaceable Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother, Uncle, and dear Friend on January 10th, 2021 when Walter Duane Osborne of Florence, MT passed peacefully at age 64 after a brief but valiant fight with COVID-19. Just as he was throughout his life, Walt was surrounded by his loving family. Walt was born to Erslel (Zeke) and MaryAnne Osborne...
Lygeri ""Loula"" Giannakakos
Jan 9, 2021
Lygeri Giannakakos, passed away on January 9, 2021 in Vancouver, B.C. It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our loving mother Lygeri Loula Giannakakos. Kind, compassionate and a beloved member of The Vancouver Greek Community she will be missed by all who knew her. Loula is survived by her children Panagiotis and Athena, her daughter in law...
James Ubben
Jan 7, 2021
James (Jim) Aubrey Ubben 58 of Turah, Montana passed away Thursday 1/7/2021 at his home. He was born on 12/25/1962 in UCLA LA County California. Jim spent most of his childhood living in Reno NV. He was a truck driver enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, riding his motorcycle, building legos, painting, and just being a Grandpa. He was a lifetime...
Richard "Rick" Denning
Jan 7, 2021
On Thursday January 7, 2021, Richard (Rick) Cyril Denning passed away unexpectedly at the age of 69. It was a shock to those who knew and loved him. He is leaving behind his loving wife and best friend of 48 years, Chris, his sons, Scott (Tawnya) and Mike (Rayne), granddaughters- Laney, Sophie, Sydney, Paige and Hillary, and his grandsons- Anthony...
Gary Gene Claussen
Jan 7, 2021
Gary Claussen, 68, of Missoula passed away January 7, 2021 at his home in Missoula. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com Gary Gene Claussen son of, Gene and Berdeen (Smith) Claussen, was born June 15, 1952 in Holdrege, Nebraska. He graduated high school and did a little bit of everything, but his favorite was driving truck on the open...
Lorraine Jeane "Lorrie" Schaff
Jan 7, 2021
Lorrie passed away January 7, 2021 at Providence Hospital with family by her side. Lorrie was born April 24, 1959 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Lorrie’s early years were spent in Whitehall, MT. Over the next four years she lived in Monterey and San Diego, CA. The next move was to the island of Guam. While there she hiked into the boonies...
Denise Louise Scannell
Jan 5, 2021
Denise Louise Scannell, age 73, of Clinton, passed away on January, 5, 2021 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. She was born on July 11, 1947, in Missoula to Francis and Helen Scannell. She grew up in the Missoula and Clinton area and graduated from the University of Montana with a teaching degree. She was a loving mother and grandmother...
Edward Patrick Moriarity
Jan 4, 2021
Edward “Ed” Patrick Moriarity died of pancreatic cancer on Monday January 4, 2021 in Missoula, Montana at the age of 79. He was surrounded by family including children and grandchildren when he passed. Ed was born in Butte, Montana on August 21, 1941 to Edward Joseph and Helen “Hellie” Moriarity. He was the first of four children who remained close...
Daniel C Merritt
Jan 3, 2021
Daniel Charles Merritt (Dan) was a proud and caring father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Dan left this world suddenly on January 3rd, 2021 at the age of 58. He was born to Ron and Katey Merritt on May 25, 1962 in Butte, Montana. Dan grew up in Missoula and graduated from Sentinel High School in 1980. In 1982 Dan...
Fred Chapman
Jan 2, 2021
Frenchtown - Fred R. Chapman, 85, of Frenchtown, passed away Saturday January 2, 2021. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home of Missoula. Life Well Lived Life Well Lived A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace, From someone who has made our world A brighter, better place It’s filled with...
Ty Colin Harrison
Jan 1, 2021
Ty Colin Harrison, 29, of Lolo, MT passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 in a fatal car accident between Monarch and Neihart over by Great Falls, MT. At the time of his passing, he worked for the US Forest Service as a Wildlife Technician in the Belt Creek Ranger District. Ty was born November 9, 1991 in Missoula, MT to...
Marion "Ted" Murdock
Dec 31, 2020
Marion (Ted) Edward Murdock, 83, of Missoula passed away on Thursday December 31 2020 peacefully in his home. Marion was his father’s name and Edward or Ted is the name of his mother’s favorite brother. So while their intentions were good, Ted would be his name of choice. The only times he was called Marion Edward was when he was...
Michael Joseph "Mike" Reardon
Dec 30, 2020
On December 30, 2020, we said our last goodbyes to our amazing husband, father, grandad and friend. Mike Reardon passed away at St. Patrick Memorial Hospital in Missoula, Montana due to complications of a stroke. He was 65 years old. Mike was born in Sheridan, Wyoming to Patrick and Leona (Reavis) Reardon in 1955. He was the third oldest child...
COL William H. Bush
Dec 29, 2020
William H. Bush, longtime sweet cherry grower will no longer work his cherry orchard, recalling smoke jumping days, flying over the typhoons in the South Pacific to pinpoint their location, firing ICB missiles at the test site, seeing the hydrogen bomb explode at the Pacific Site, or being Wing Commander of the missile base in South Dakota of 30,000 personnel...
Marlene Johnson
Dec 28, 2020
MISSOULA ~ Marlene Johnson, 86, of Missoula, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.
Nancy Bergetta Deden
Dec 27, 2020
MISSOULA ~ Nancy B. Deden, 83, of Missoula, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.
Raymond Jodsaas
Dec 24, 2020
Ray Jodsaas, 78, of Alberton, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 29, 1942 in Lisbon, ND to Elvin and Elizabeth Jodsaas. He was the third of four children. He liked to think of his childhood as being like Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn as he was always on the river. He...
Rita Louise Pilione
Dec 19, 2020
MISSOULA ~ Rita L. Pilione, 73, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.
Dewey Nygaard
Dec 19, 2020
Duane C. “Dewey” Nygaard, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 19 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. His passion for life, friendly manner and caring spirit will always be remembered. Dewey was born November 19, 1944, on the family farm in Turner County, South Dakota to Chris and Laura Nygaard. He graduated from Hurley High...
Kristi Lynn Kopp
Dec 19, 2020
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kristi Lynn Kopp on December 19, 2020, in Missoula, from complications related to COVID-19. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Providence St. Patrick Hospital, most notably for the incredible care and support by Dr. Doug Melzer and Dr. Sharon Peach. Kristi was born in Avenal,...