Obituaries

Apr 14, 2026

Marifrances Flynn Courtney, 86, of Missoula, passed away April 14, 2026.

She was born the first of two daughters of G. Elmer Flynn and Mary Ahern Flynn in Missoula. She was a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy and attended both Montana State and the University of Montana.

She married Edward Kernaghan Courtney on April 28, 1962, a bond that held strong for...

Apr 11, 2026

Duane Lefebvre, 96, of Missoula passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at The BeeHive of Missoula. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2026 in the Missoula City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Duane Maurice Lefebvre, son of Joseph and Melvina (Collette) Lefebvre, was born September 20, 1929 in Elk...

Apr 11, 2026

Douglas James “Doug” Tilleman passed away peacefully at his home in Lolo, Montana, on April 11, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on May 5, 1943, in Chinook, Montana to Charles Nichol Clemens Tilleman and Beulah Elene Willman, Doug was raised in Chinook and graduated from Chinook high school. A gifted athlete, he was named...

Apr 11, 2026

Taylin Lee Jordan, 16, of Missoula, Montana, unexpectedly passed away in the early morning hours of April 11, 2026. Born on November 2, 2009, Taylin was a lifelong resident of Missoula, where she grew up surrounded by the beauty of the mountains and the people she loved. As an enrolled member of the Blackfeet tribe, Taylin also held deep ties...

Apr 10, 2026

Amanda Anne Moffett Frey April 8, 1980 – April 10, 2026

Amanda Anne Moffett Frey, lovingly known as Mandy, passed away on April 10, 2026, just two days after celebrating her 46th birthday. She left this world with her family at her side, doing something she loved, with the same sense of adventure, curiosity, and joy that shaped her entire life....

Apr 10, 2026

Dr. Frederick Louis Whitsell, a devoted husband and father, passed away peacefully in his home on April 10, 2026 in Missoula, MT at the age of 95 1/2. He was born in Emmett, Idaho to Frederick “Freddie” Pratt Whitsell and Garnett “Garnie” Westbrook Whitsell.

Lou graduated from Emmett High School where he lettered in basketball, was active in the Latin Club,...

Apr 7, 2026

Apr 6, 2026

Angela Ann Shultz, 46, from St. Regis, MT, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026 from natural causes. She was born December 16, 1980, in St. Ignatius, MT, to Terry Kuntz and Rebecca Shultz. She has two brothers, Jacob Kuntz and Zach Kuntz, and one sister, Sharon Emerald. She has two beautiful boys, Skydan and Dakota, who loved her so very...

Apr 3, 2026

Jack Elmo Triplett, 80, of Thompson Falls, Montana died peacefully on April 3, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital.

Born September 13, 1945, in Rolla, Kansas to Jack and Norma Triplett. Jack was raised in Rolla, Kansas, Plains, Kansas, Portland, Oregon, and Canon City, Colorado. Jack left high school to enter the Navy in October of 1962 and was Honorably discharged in...

Apr 1, 2026

With hearts bursting with love and sorrow, we announce the passing of beloved wife and mother, Mary Louise Hall (née Stegner), who took her final breath in her cherished Missoula, MT home on April 1, 2026 at the age of 74. Mary was full of unflappable kindness, joy, and tenacity and lived a life overflowing with adoration and consideration for...

Apr 1, 2026

Corinna Rose’ Marry-Lowe 38, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at St. Patrick Hospital, of Cancer. She was born on March 1, 1988, in Missoula to Michelle Martens and Tony Marry. She was an incredibly happy child who always did everything to the fullest no matter what she was doing. She went on to attend Big Sky...

Mar 31, 2026

Walter Ensign Hill (88) of Missoula, Montana passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on July 25, 1937, the son of Armin John Hill and Virginia Adeline Nelson.

Walter married Annette Smith on June 8, 1961 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They are the proud parents of 7 children: Heber, David, Ginger, Kathryn, Kenneth,...

Mar 30, 2026

Cathy Jo Gruss, 74, of Missoula passed away Monday, March 30, 2026 at her home with loved ones by her side.  A Celebration of Life will be held from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Eagles Lodge (2420 South Ave W.). Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Mar 29, 2026

Arnold “Arnie” Warren Bernhard, 80, of Missoula, passed away March 29, 2026, of natural causes. He was born August 31, 1945, in San Diego, California to Cecil and Florence Bernhard of Eureka, MT. Arnie was the second of seven children to be born to the couple.

He grew up on a small farm in Eureka, MT and attended school at Eureka...

Mar 28, 2026

Donald Eugene Round, 89, of Florence, died March 28, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital, of complications from dementia.

He was born on November 22,1936 in Little Falls, MN to Peg and Harold Round. Childhood for Don included several moves prompted by his dad’s railway and construction jobs. He spent a great deal of time with his grandparents, uncles and many cousins...

Mar 27, 2026

Sandra Lee (Kennis) Heston, 85, of Florence, Montana, passed away on March 27, 2026. 

A gathering with a light reception will take place from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Garden City Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery at 3:00 pm in Butte, Montana. 

Mar 27, 2026

Bernard Jay “Bernie” Walker, 84, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home in Missoula, with his family at his side, of natural causes related to chronic illness.

He was born December 2, 1941 in Bozeman to Willard “Bill” and Lois Walker, but soon moved to Wolf Creek, MT, living at Holter Dam with his folks and younger sister...

Mar 26, 2026

James Sadler Lowry (Jim) passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 surrounded by the love of family. He was 77 years old. Jim came by his love of barbeque and rock-and-roll music honestly as he was born on November, 3rd 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee. His parents Jean and Carson Barham anchored his youth in Nashville where he made lifelong friends....

Mar 23, 2026

George Hagel, fondly known as Pat, passed away on March 23, 2026, in Lolo, Montana. Born on March 4, 1942, in Fromberg.

Pat was the son of George and Ann Hagel. He completed his education at Butte High School before joining the Navy right after graduation. His commitment to serving others was a defining trait throughout his life. One of his...

Mar 23, 2026

Daniel Whipps, 74, of Superior passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital. A graveside with Military Honors in the Superior Cemetery will be held on Saturday, June 13th at 11:00am.

Daniel Thomas Whipps, son of Thaynard and Emily (Novack) Whipps, was born January 21, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended schools in the Columbia Heights area later enlisted...