Obituaries
Elizabeth Jane Ellsperman (Powell)
Mar 24, 2021
MISSOULA ~ Jane, who delighted in laughing and making others laugh, untethered herself from Earth on March 24, 2021. Her son, John States, was holding her hand as she passed. Jane was born to Laura Longfellow Stoffle and George Powell in Red Cliff, Colorado, on October 27, 1916. Premature, weighing less than four pounds, Jane was not expected to live....
Lois J. Hege
Mar 24, 2021
Lois Jean Abbey Hege 3/9/1938 - 3/24/2021 Lois Jean Abbey Hege, 83, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend went home to be with the Lord on March 24th. Recently, Lois shared a wish with one of her sons to ‘rock the grandbabies in heaven’, and she passed peacefully in her sleep not long after. She will be lovingly remembered...
Joseph Mark Parsons Menke
Mar 21, 2021
Joe was born in Billings, Montana and spent his growing up years in Missoula. He loved his family and his friends dearly! When he was young, he loved to skateboard and play video games. Joe also loved motorcycles, his husky dog, photography, camping, hot springs, traveling and he especially loved cool fast cars. He will be so greatly missed by...
Madgie Mae Lefe Hunt
Mar 21, 2021
Madgie M. L. Hunt, 89, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Carl Zuehlke
Mar 20, 2021
Always a hard worker, Carl began work at the Northern Pacific Railway and left Montana when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy to serve in World War II. He made his way throughout several states before settling in Sacramento, California and starting a family. Carl worked at the Libby’s Cannery for several years before joining the Sacramento City Fire Department...
John Antonioli
Mar 20, 2021
John Antonioli, age 36, of Bozeman Montana, passed away on Saturday, March 20th, 2021. John was born on September 14, 1984 in Missoula Montana, the son of Joseph Thaddeus Antonioli (Ted) and Michele Cecelia Antonioli (née White). He was baptized at Anaconda Catholic Community by Pastor Frank McCormick, and sponsored by family friends Jim and Lorraine Tucker. He was confirmed...
Robert "Bob" Beaty
Mar 20, 2021
We are saddened to announce that Robert “Bob” Beaty of Missoula, Montana passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021 at his home. He was very peaceful as he left us to rejoin his beloved wife Marion. Bob, son of Robert and Deloris (Bullock) Beaty, was born May 23, 1940 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Bob was the loving husband of Marian (Wilson)...
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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.