Obituaries

Nikolay Ivanovich Yarmolich

Nikolay Ivanovich Yarmolich

Feb 10, 2021

MISSOULA ~ Nikolay Ivanovich Yarmolich went home to be with the Lord on February 10, 2021 at age 71. Nikolay was born on May 20, 1949 in Olshany, Belarus to Ivan and Praskovia Yarmolich. He is survived by his loving wife Anna of 46 years,11 children(5 sons and 6 daughters), their spouses, and 20 grandchildren who all loved him dearly....

Janice Jenson McGregor

Janice Jenson McGregor

Feb 9, 2021

Janice Jenson McGregor, age 84, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021. She was born on February 27, 1936, in Brigham City, Utah, to Floyd and Alice Goodliffe Jenson. She had a wonderful childhood growing up in a home filled with peace, love, and lots of music. She started piano lessons at the age of 8, and from...

Beatriz Bencia

Beatriz Bencia

Feb 9, 2021

Beatriz Irene Bencia, 80, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at Saint Thomas House of natural causes. She was born on November 13, 1940, in La Paz, Bolivia, to Enrique and Beatriz Jordan. She grew up in La Paz as a child and then moved to the states. She moved to Missoula in 1980 with her mother,...

Jared Daniel Russell

Jared Daniel Russell

Feb 8, 2021

On February 8th, 2021 Jared Daniel Russell was living life to the fullest with his best friend Jerid Kirschenheiter when they were tragically taken from us too soon. A true lover of the outdoors, Jared was doing what made his heart happy, spending time with his best friends and laughing until his cheeks hurt. He would not have wanted to...

Arthur James :AJ" Haskell

Arthur James :AJ" Haskell

Feb 8, 2021

LOLO ~ Arthur James Haskell, of Lolo MT, known to his friends as AJ, passed from this life peacefully at Community Medical Center on February 8th, 2021 with his wife Kathy by his side. He was born on March 14, 1964 in California to John Henry Haskell and Mary Jean Cameron Haskell, the 4th of 4 boys. Both birth parents...

Jeffery L. Borchers

Jeffery L. Borchers

Feb 8, 2021

Jeffery Lynn Borchers, 57, of Missoula passed away Monday, February 8, 2021 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1963, in Great Falls, the son of Dean C. and Sandra "Sam" L. (Pontet) Borchers. Jeff was raised and educated in Great Falls. He graduated from Great Falls High in 1981 and then attended the University of Montana. Jeff...

Jerid Kirschenheiter

Jerid Kirschenheiter

Feb 8, 2021

“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it” ~Norman Maclean Jerid Martin Kirschenheiter was tragically taken from us on February 8, 2021 doing what he loved with one of his best friends Jared Russell, adventuring in the great outdoors. Jerid left behind his best friend and wife Rose Kirschenheiter and their beloved daughters Quinn and Seeley...

Vicki Lucile Peterson (Turner)

Vicki Lucile Peterson (Turner)

Feb 7, 2021

Vicki Lucile Peterson, 71, of Arlee, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at home. Born on December 7, 1949, in Sunland, California to Boyd and Bobbie Burns, she was the oldest of four children. The family lived in California and Arizona, settling in Shaver Lake, CA in 1957 where her father built and remained at China Peak Ski Resort....

Clementine Ellenor Schmidt

Clementine Ellenor Schmidt

Feb 5, 2021

Clementine Ellenor Schmidt, 93, of Missoula passed away, peacefully, in her home, on Friday, February 5, 2021, of natural causes. She was born on May 14, 1927, in Mandan, North Dakota, to Jacob and Julia Schlosser. She grew up on the family farm with her 10 siblings. Clementine attended Mandan High School, graduated and taught at the country school she...

Mark Hand

Mark Hand

Feb 4, 2021

Mark G. Hand, 64 Mark Gregory Hand passed away on February 4th, 2021 at St. Patrick hospital from a brain bleed/stroke that took him swiftly but entirely too soon. Mark was born on October 13th, 1956 to Bob and Esther Hand in Lawrence, Kansas. As a young boy he lived with his family in Illinois, California, and Montana and graduated...

Mary Jean Simmert

Mary Jean Simmert

Feb 4, 2021

Mary “Jean” Simmert, 84, switched addresses to The Heavenly Gates care of Jesus Christ on February 4th, 2021. For contact, check the book of John chapter 3 and address verses 15 to 21. All are welcome. She was born on August 9th, 1936 in Shelby, Montana, to Cora and Archie Stratton. At the age of 16 Jean moved to Plains,...

Elisabeth Simmons

Elisabeth Simmons

Feb 3, 2021

Elisabeth Marie Simmons, 90, of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at The Springs of Missoula, of natural causes. She was born on November 4, 1930, in St. Methode, Quebec province, Canada, to Armand and Rosina Sheink. She was the seventh child of a family of eleven, growing up on a farm until the age of 12. She...

Margaret "Marge" Larson

Margaret "Marge" Larson

Jan 31, 2021

Margaret Ann Larson May 12, 1941 – January 31, 2021 Margaret Ann Foley was born in Butte MT, May 12, 1941 to Edward J Foley and Mary Ruth Sullivan Foley. She was the oldest daughter of 6 siblings. She graduated from Girls Central High School, Butte MT in 1959. After high school she moved to Kalispell MT where she worked...

Rashel Jeffrey (Levine)

Rashel Jeffrey (Levine)

Jan 30, 2021

Rashel Levine Jeffrey passed away in Missoula, Montana on January 30, 2021, due to complications of COVID-19 and Alzheimer’s disease. The beloved wife and mother is survived by her husband Balfour and children, Thomas and Erica Rose. Rashel was born in Miami, Florida in March 1946 where her life-long nickname “Choo Choo” originated from a train trip as a toddler...

Elwood Stanley "Woody" Olson

Elwood Stanley "Woody" Olson

Jan 29, 2021

MISSOULA ~ Elwood Stanley Olson, 92, of Missoula, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Barbara Ann Hayes (Bunker)

Barbara Ann Hayes (Bunker)

Jan 28, 2021

MISSOULA ~ Barbara Ann Hayes, 67, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021 at her home. Her funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, February 8, 2021 at Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula. Pastor Shane Sander will officiate. Private burial will be at Fairview Cemetery in Kalispell. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home...

Aubrey MacDaniel Lee

Aubrey MacDaniel Lee

Jan 25, 2021

Aubrey Lee, 85, of Missoula passed away Sunday, January 25, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Missoula. Aubrey MacDaniel Lee, son of Aubrey and Margaret (Guffey) Lee, was born April 20, 1935 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Aubrey joined...

John Trent Browne MD

John Trent Browne MD

Jan 24, 2021

John Trent Browne MD, 87, quietly slipped into the presence of God on Sunday, January 24, 2021 in Bozeman, MT due to complications of COVID-19. John and his loving wife, Virginia Goodheart Browne (Ginny), married December 19, 1952, had just celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. Born in Riverside, CA on May 31, 1933 to Lewis E.J. Browne and Jean H....

Charles Birtwistle

Charles Birtwistle

Jan 23, 2021

Charles Arthur Birtwistle, 32, of Missoula, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital. Charles was born on September 3, 1988, in Blackburn, England, to Lisa and William Birtwistle. Charles’s formative years were spent in The Trough of Bowland, officially designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England, which is where Charles developed his love...

Russ McKinnon

Russ McKinnon

Jan 22, 2021

In a heartbeat we said goodbye to Our Rock, Our Russ. Russ was born November 24,1967, in Missoula and other than a brief time in California, spent his entire life making Missoula a better place for all of us to live. His early life was spent living through many trials and tribulations with his brothers Ron and Mike by his...