Obituaries

Jean Marie Hoggatt

Jean Marie Hoggatt

Aug 21, 2020

Jean M. Hoggatt, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020 at her home. No services are currently planned.

Danyel Noel Longmire

Danyel Noel Longmire

Aug 21, 2020

Danyel Longmire When Danyel Longmire’s dad Michael was feeling blue, there was no way he could hide it from his youngest daughter. From a young age, empathy was Danyel’s sixth sense. “You need a tissue?” she’d ask. You got an issue?” It was hard not to feel better after a few minutes with Danyel. As mother, wife, sister, daughter, and...

Robert Lewis Taylor

Robert Lewis Taylor

Aug 20, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Robert Lewis Taylor Sr., 80, died Thursday, August 20th at Hillside Health & Rehabilitation in Missoula. He was preceded in death on October 16, 2019 by his second wife, Darla. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he spent much of his adventurous life working construction, driving big rock trucks, and driving over-the-road. While on a Mixer truck, he...

Harold Andrew Smith

Harold Andrew Smith

Aug 17, 2020

Harold Andrew Smith, 86, of Ronan went to see Jesus on August 17, 2020. Daddy was born on March 9th, 1934 in Mountain Grove, Missouri. His family moved shortly after to Benson County, North Dakota where he spent his childhood. He shared memories of walking to school in sub-zero temps uphill both ways. At age 14 he started traveling across...

Alvin LeRoy Meeks

Alvin LeRoy Meeks

Aug 15, 2020

Alvin LeRoy Meeks, 77, of Superior passed away on Saturday August 15, 2020 following a short battle with congestive heart failure. His passing was in no way coronavirus related. Alvin was born in Buhl, Idaho on December 19, 1942 to Inez and Jim Meeks. Alvin grew up in the Orofino/Pierce Idaho area, graduating from high school in Orofino. He spent...

Sandra Lee Blotkamp

Sandra Lee Blotkamp

Aug 13, 2020

Sandra Lee Hill Foley Blotkamp (70) left this earth to meet up with Jesus on August 13, 2020. The welcoming party in heaven is one for the ages. She was born in Butte on September 29, 1949 to Lempi and Emil Hill. She graduated from Butte High in 1967, the same year she married Craig Foley. They had daughters Tonya...

Joan Marie Hanson

Joan Marie Hanson

Aug 12, 2020

Joan Marie Hanson, 82, of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She and her twin sister, Ruth, were born on February 18, 1938, in Wadena, MN, to Rev. Joseph and Marie Langemo. They graduated high school in Mahnomen, MN, in 1956. She then graduated from Concordia College with a degree in English...

Marilyn Pauline Templeton

Marilyn Pauline Templeton

Aug 11, 2020

Marilyn Pauline Templeton, 90, of Missoula passed away at The Springs At Missoula on August 11, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Myrna Faye Chaney

Myrna Faye Chaney

Aug 7, 2020

MISSOULA — Myrna Faye Chaney, 80, died on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, 20 minutes after a last talk with her two sons. Myrna was born April 6, 1940 in Boise, Idaho, to Glenva (Downer) and Nelson Eyerly. She had to grow up unexpectedly fast when her father died in 1950 and she helped raise her two sisters, Linda and Cheryle,...

David Maries

David Maries

Aug 4, 2020

David L. Maries, 65, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at St. Patrick’s hospital. David was born October 6, 1954 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He went to Mercyhurst University obtaining his bachelor’s degree in business. David played baseball and soccer during his collegiate career. He went on to own a well-respected Insurance company with his wife, Brenda. On...

Raymond F. "Ray" Wiedrich

Raymond F. "Ray" Wiedrich

Aug 3, 2020

On Monday, August 3rd, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Raymond F. Wiedrich, peacefully left this world to be with his Lord. He was a member of the Frenchtown Community Church. Ray was born to Wilhelm “Bill” and Sophia (Mittelstad) Wiedrich on October 1, 1936 in Hazen, ND. On January 20, 1956 he joined the Marine Corp as a rifleman...

Laura Hassler Fellin

Laura Hassler Fellin

Aug 1, 2020

Laura Lee Hassler Fellin completed her earthly journey on August 1, 2020 after a 3-year battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, and began life eternal with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1967 where her Dad was in the Navy, and lived there for 8 years, until the family moved to South Carolina....

"Kay" Mary Kathleen Fitzgerald

"Kay" Mary Kathleen Fitzgerald

Aug 1, 2020

Missoula, MT – “Kay” (Mary Kathleen) Fitzgerald, age 80, passed away of natural causes, on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Missoula, Montana. A long time Madison, WI, resident, Kay was born in Armstrong, Iowa on September 10, 1939 to Edward and Kathleen (Callahan) Fitzgerald. She graduated from Armstrong High School in 1957 and attended Briar Cliff College,...

Christopher George Tabor

Christopher George Tabor

Aug 1, 2020

Christopher George Tabor 56, of Missoula passed away on Saturday August 1st, 2020, at St Patrick Hospital. He was born on February 1st, 1964 in Missoula, to Thomas and Rose Tabor. Chris was the youngest of 5. As a youngster he immediately took to loving the outdoors. He enjoyed the wilderness and everything it had to offer, including many hunting...

James Harry Lodge

James Harry Lodge

Jul 30, 2020

James Harry Lodge, 73, of Missoula passed away at home on July 30, 2020. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Pamala McDavid (Burke)

Pamala McDavid (Burke)

Jul 30, 2020

Pamala Burke McDavid, 55, of Missoula passed away Monday, July 30, 2020 at her home. A public visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2020. A private graveside service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. The graveside service will be streamed live for the public to watch.

Russell Wayne Van Tine

Russell Wayne Van Tine

Jul 30, 2020

Russell Wayne Van Tine, 92, of Missoula passed away at Grizzly Peak on July 30, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Gary Alan Ledeau

Gary Alan Ledeau

Jul 28, 2020

Gary Ledeau (77) long time resident of Arlee, left this world to begin his next adventure on July 28. Born to Damien and Valerie Bisson Ledeau 2/9/43, Gary was raised within the heritage of the French settlers of the Missoula/Grass Valley area before it was “discovered”. After Loyola HS and the U.S. Army, adventures and exploits included: railroader with N.P.,...

Bernice M. Mathes

Bernice M. Mathes

Jul 27, 2020

Missoula – Bernice M. Mathes, 98, passed away on July 27, 2020 at Village Health Care Center. Garden City Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Robb F. Leary

Robb F. Leary

Jul 27, 2020

Robb Francis Leary of Missoula, MT passed on to that great fishing ground in the sky on Monday July 27, 2020 after a long battle with several health issues. Robb was born on April 11, 1955 in Hartford, CT to his father Frank R. Leary, Jr and his mother Arloa Dean Leary. He spent his childhood in the northern CT...