Obituaries

Mary "Susie" Williams

Mary "Susie" Williams

Aug 9, 2021

Mary Susan (Susie) Williams was born to Leo S Hansen and Wilburta Clark Hansen on Jan 01, 1948 and passed away August 9,2021. She was the oldest of seven children. She lived and loved with all her heart. She spent her life Dedicated to her family and helping anyone that need her help. She is survived by her husband Al,...

Chlo Ann Murdock

Chlo Ann Murdock

Aug 9, 2021

Chlo Ann Murdock (78) of Missoula, Montana passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with Alzheimer’s on August 9, 2021. Chlo Ann was born February 14, 1943 in Missoula, Montana to Silas and Dorothy Westfall. The Westfall family lived in Oakland, California while Silas finished his military duties. While living here Chlo’s...

Dr. Ulysses S. Doss

Dr. Ulysses S. Doss

Aug 8, 2021

Dr. Ulysses S. Doss Ulysses was born to Iva Mae and Ulysses S. Doss in Racine, WI. He was 88 when he passed peacefully at home with his loving wife Jane by his side. Jane and Ulysses spent 40 years raising a family and celebrating life together. Dr. Doss’s educational career started at Ripon College where earned a bachelor’s in...

James H. Westbrook

James H. Westbrook

Aug 7, 2021

“If there comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart forever.” James “Jim” H. Westbrook passed away on August 7, 2021 in Missoula, Montana. Jim was born in Akron, Ohio on January 20, 1947. He was a beloved husband, brother, uncle, grandpa (Papa) and friend to many. If you needed anything he would always be...

Dan Lake

Dan Lake

Aug 6, 2021

Danny William Lake, 68, of Frenchtown Montana, passed away on August 6th, 2021, of a tragic accident. Dan was born on September 18th, 1952, to Orral and Dolores Lake. During Dan’s younger years he spent a lot of his time with his horse Ginger. He spent his high school years in Frenchtown, where he enjoyed playing basketball, football and track....

David S. Grimsley

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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...