Obituaries

Wayne David Cahoon

Wayne David Cahoon

Sep 12, 2020

On September 12, Wayne David Cahoon, beloved husband, father, Papa, brother, uncle, friend and Follower of Christ, closed his eyes on earth and opened them in heaven. He is rejoicing now with Jesus and so many others that have gone before. Wayne, born on January 20,1961 to Theresa and Levi Ralph Cahoon is the seventh (perfect number he would always...

Arlene Lobdell McFarland

Arlene Lobdell McFarland

Sep 11, 2020

Arlene Lobdell McFarland 92 of Clinton passed away Friday, September 11, 2020 peacefully in her home. She was born in Grenora, ND January 6, 1928 to William and Violet Lobdell. As a girl she lived in Coleridge, MT with her family. Gram loved her farm, her cows, her garden and hiking in the mountains, spending time with family especially her...

Kathy Kolkhorst

Kathy Kolkhorst

Sep 10, 2020

In the presence of loving family and friends, Kathy died of complications of acute leukemia in Missoula, MT, on September 10, 2020. Friends describe her as having had an outsized influence on her home community of Juneau, and say she will be remembered as a person of deep inspiration and great energy, willing to do the grunt work as readily...

George Herman Ludemann

George Herman Ludemann

Sep 9, 2020

George Herman Ludemann, age 85, of Missoula, our father, passed away at home with the love of his family by his side. Born in Sabin, Minnesota, to John and Anna Ludemann, he was the 13th of 13 children. Dad went to school in Barnesville, Minnesota, where he participated in track and football. After graduation he joined the Army in 1953...

Susan Shinn

Susan Shinn

Sep 9, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Susan Shinn, 71, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Advanced Care Hospital of Montana in Billings. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Lacie A. Cooper (Adams)

Lacie A. Cooper (Adams)

Sep 9, 2020

Lacie A. Cooper (Adams), 16, of Alberton passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home. Lacie Adeline Michael Cooper, daughter of Britt and Justin Adams and Lewis Cooper, was born February 27, 2004 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was attending Alberton High School and just...

Robert E. Goforth Sr.

Robert E. Goforth Sr.

Sep 6, 2020

LOLO ~ Robert Eugene Goforth, Sr. passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on September 6th, 2020 surrounded by family. Known for his love of old cars and his quick-witted humor, Bob kept you on your toes. He spent many years driving across the country with his wife Nancy in their long-haul truck. Bob is survived by his wife...

Paul Steven Roys

Paul Steven Roys

Sep 3, 2020

Paul Steven Roys, 74, of Missoula, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday Sept. 3, 2020 at St. Patrick Hospital of cancer. Steve was born in Bozeman, MT to Paul and Mary Ann Roys. He spent his childhood in Marietta, OH where he graduated from Marietta High School. There he was a member of the National Honor Society and participated in theater...

Kathleen Margaret Theyken Wattenberg

Kathleen Margaret Theyken Wattenberg

Aug 31, 2020

Frenchtown - Kathleen Margaret Theyken Wattenberg, age 82, passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020, after a long battle with kidney disease and chronic back pain. Kathleen died at home surrounded by her family. Kathleen was born in Teaneck, NJ to Frank and Kathleen Theyken on May 28th, 1938. Frank was a newspaper publisher and owned three papers in the...

Leo Walking-Eagle

Leo Walking-Eagle

Aug 30, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Leo Walking-Eagle, 52, of Missoula, passed away at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Martha Jones

Martha Jones

Aug 28, 2020

Martha Foote Jones, 100, of Missoula, died August 28, 2020, at Community Medical Center in Missoula. She was born the second child of three girls, at home on January 14,1920, in Colchester, McComb Township, McDonough County, Illinois. She must have been born during a blizzard because the doctor forgot to register her birth at the time. She was actually 21...

Harvey "Max" Heller

Harvey "Max" Heller

Aug 26, 2020

Harvey “Max” Heller, 83, of Missoula passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the Hillside Health and Rehabilitation. There are no services planned at this time. An inurnment will take place at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Max Heller, son of Charles and Eva (Davis) Heller, was born January 26, 1937 in Lewistown, Montana. Max was a long-time resident of Hillside...

George J. Shapanus Jr.

George J. Shapanus Jr.

Aug 26, 2020

George J. Shapanus, Jr, 60, passed away on August 26, 2020. Visitation will be held at Garden City Funeral Home on Thursday, October 1, 2020 from 5-7pm. A Vigil Service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7pm. Viewing will be held Friday, October 2, 2020 from 9-9:45 am with Funeral Services to begin at 10:00 am. Interment will...

Jill Williams

Jill Williams

Aug 24, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Jill May Williams, age 79, of Missoula, passed away on August 24, 2020, at Providence St. Patrick Hospital. She was born on May 30, 1941, in Shelby to Charles A. and Bernice Sproule Curtis. She attended school in China Lake, California and later graduated from Burroughs High School. On February 15, 1981, she married Alan Williams in Las...

Shirley Stephens (Schneider)

Shirley Stephens (Schneider)

Aug 22, 2020

Shirley Stephens, 74, of Missoula passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Hillside Health and Rehabilitation. Shirley Martha Stephens, daughter of Adolf and Martha (Sommerfeld) Schneider, was born April 2, 1946, in Missoula. She attended school in Missoula. Shirley had three children, Michael, Katherine, and Matthew. She worked at the Missoula Textiles Services for most of her working career. After...

John Randy Bloomquist

John Randy Bloomquist

Aug 22, 2020

John Randy Bloomquist 69 of Deer Lodge passed away Aug. 22, 2020 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. He was Oct. 23, 1950 in Oklahoma City, OK. He served in the United Sates Army and graduated with a Bachelors degree from GCU. John was a gun enthusiast, he enjoyed working on old cars and reading the bible. He was generous,...

Joan Francisco

Joan Francisco

Aug 22, 2020

Joan Ellen Francisco, age 80, passed away peacefully at Edgewood Vista on August 22, 2020. Joan was born on June 13, 1940 to John and Angeline Knapp. Joan grew up in Bozeman, Montana, where she attended Holy Rosary High school. Joan worked for the U.S. Forest Service and the Missoula Power Company as a bookkeeper. Also, she worked at the...

Lorraine Atkins

Lorraine Atkins

Aug 21, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Lorraine Atkins, 70, of Missoula, passed away Friday, August 21, 2020 at The Village Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Missoula. Arrangements have been entrusted to Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

John Smith Baker

John Smith Baker

Aug 21, 2020

John Baker's Obituary: All the fish can sleep well because John Baker has gone on to fish Heavenly bodies of water. John Smith Baker passed away on August 21st, 2020 of complications from Lewy Body Dementia. John was born on August 31st, 1942 to Raymond and Avis Baker. He grew up in Springfield, Missouri and graduated from Hillcrest High School....

Felix R Csorosz

Felix R Csorosz

Aug 21, 2020

Lt. Colonel Felix R. Csorosz, always known as 'Phil' to his friends and family, took his final flight at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, Montana with wheels up at 8:42 am on August 21, 2020. Phil was born in Lisbon Falls, Maine on April 3, 1928 to John and Anna Csorosz. The family lived near the center of town on Addison...