Obituaries

Mary Gravning

Mary Gravning

Jan 12, 2026

Mary Margaret Gravning passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on January 12, 2026, following a 9 year journey with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on February 16, 1947, in Pennsylvania to Kenneth and Anna Jenkins.

Mary spent her early years in Pennsylvania before moving to Los Angeles, California at a young age. She worked for many years as a clerk...

Arthur Zetterberg

Arthur Zetterberg

Jan 11, 2026

Arthur Carl Zetterberg, 98, passed away on January 11, 2026 at Missoula Valley Senior Living, of natural causes.

He was born on January 10, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to Carl and Violet Zetterberg. He grew up in Indiana and joined the Navy in 1946. After his discharge from the military, he took advantage of his GI Bill benefit to obtain his...

Vicki Jones

Vicki Jones

Jan 10, 2026

Vicki Jones, 79, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2026.

Vicki was born on August 8, 1946, in Tooele, Utah, to Peter and Theo (Adams) Conder. She graduated from Tooele High School in 1964. Vicki spent much of her career as a computer programmer at the Tooele Army Depot, for the United States Army at the base in...

Eleanor Price

Eleanor Price

Jan 9, 2026

In loving memory of Eleanor Alva Price, who went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 9, 2026, in Missoula, Montana.

Eleanor was born on September 1, 1933, in Dickinson, North Dakota, and grew up in Wibaux, Montana, with her three brothers, Jim, Val, and Danny, and her sister, Helen. They were raised by their mother, Rose,...

Darrell Jenicek

Darrell Jenicek

Jan 9, 2026

Darrell F Jenicek was born April 15, 1929 in Springston, Idaho. He was the 2nd of seven children to Frank and Maude Jenicek. He graduated from Kingston High School in May 1948. Darrell enlisted in the Army in November 1948 and found himself shipped off to Germany soon after. He was part of the US Constabulatory helping to bring a...

Gordon Joseph Peterson

Gordon Joseph Peterson

Jan 7, 2026

Born 12/20/1945 to Ira Nicholas Peterson Caroline Kraft Peterson in Kalispell, Montana. Gordon attended St. Matthew's school in Kalispell until 8th grade in 1960. Family moved to Polson that summer and Gordon graduated from Polson High School in 1964. Worked for couple years and then Gordon went to University of Montana Western. Then was drafted by US Army in 1969...

Roger White

Roger White

Jan 6, 2026

Roger Dean White, a hardworking man of quiet strength, humble heart, good humor, and integrity, passed away on January 6th, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving a legacy of devotion to his family, faith, and his community.

Born on December 28, 1942, in Shelby, Ohio, to Wilbur and Helen White, the third of five siblings. Roger’s early years were...

Allen Wayne Dudden

Allen Wayne Dudden

Jan 3, 2026

Allen Wayne Dudden was born in Pierre, South Dakota to Milo and Katherine Dudden on October 27, 1941. He was married to Susan Dianne Dudden, and will be remembered for his commitment to family and the life he built with them. He passed away on January 3, 2026.

A Celebration of Life for Allen Dudden

Dear Friends and Family,

We invite you to...

Michael Cowhig

Michael Cowhig

Jan 3, 2026

Michael Patrick Cowhig was born on June 29, 1950, in San Francisco, California, to George and Nancy Cowhig. The eldest of four children, he was raised in San Francisco and graduated from Archbishop Riordan High School in 1968.

Shortly after graduation, Michael enlisted in the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam War. After completing his tour of duty,...

Doug  Grimm

Doug Grimm

Jan 1, 2026

James Douglas Grimm, known to most simply as Doug, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, in Missoula, Montana. He was 86 years old. Born on March 1, 1939, at Murray Hospital in Butte, Doug grew up surrounded by the rugged landscapes and resilient spirit that shaped both his life and his art.

In 1946, Doug stepped into a formative chapter...

Roy L. Foote

Roy L. Foote

Dec 31, 2025

Cmdr. Roy L. Foote, USCG Retired, of Superior, passed away on December 31, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula of natural causes at the age of 87.

Roy was born May 8, 1938, and was adopted by Gen. Louis and Marianne Foote in St. Louis, Missouri. Roy moved between Army bases throughout his childhood until his father retired to Forest...

Kelleyann Buck

Kelleyann Buck

Dec 25, 2025

Kelleyann Buck, 59, passed away at home on December 25, 2025. She was born on January 12, 1966, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, becoming the eldest of three children born to Gary and Karen Stundon.

On October 20, 1989, Kelleyann married the love of her life, William “Bill” Buck. The two met while they were both stationed at Hill Air Force Base in...

Richard Poitras

Richard Poitras

Dec 25, 2025

Richard Allen Poitras, 81, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2025 at Hope Hospice of natural causes.

He was born November 3, 1944, in Missoula to Edmund and Geneva Poitras. Richard joined his sister Carol and siblings Ed and Janis followed. He made life long friends at Franklin Grade School and Missoula Co. High School, graduating in 1962. Richard served in the...

Betty Alice Edmisten Rice

Betty Alice Edmisten Rice

Dec 24, 2025

Betty A. Edmisten-Rice

Betty was born September 12, 1931 in Deer Lodge to Howard and Yvonne (Bouvier) Mayo and was educated in Deer Lodge and Sheridan schools.

She married Don Edmisten in 1949. Four children blessed this union. Later she married John S. Rice, Jr in 1967. Betty was employed by Security Mutual Life-Terry Hober Agency for 17 years.

Betty’s greatest joy was...

Fred Raunig, Jr.

Fred Raunig, Jr.

Dec 24, 2025

Fred A. Raunig, Jr., age 94, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2005, at St. Patrick Hospital. Military Honors will be rendered at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Rose Memorial Park (800 Brooks St. Missoula, MT 59801). A Memorial Gathering will follow at 1:00 p.m., at Orchard Homes Country Life Club (2537 S. 3rd St., Missoula, MT 59804).

Fred...

Dennis Eugene Conner

Dennis Eugene Conner

Dec 24, 2025

Dennis Eugene Conner, 84, of Missoula, Montana, died on December 24, 2025, in Missoula, of natural causes.

Dennis was born on July 11, 1941, in Corvallis, Oregon, to Henry Conner and Lois Webb Conner. His father died when Dennis was young, and he was raised by his mother, Lois, who supported her four sons while working for the U.S. Postal Service.

He...

Hesper & Titus Mohan

Hesper & Titus Mohan

Dec 23, 2025

Hesper Lee Mohan was born on April 27, 1985, in Helena, MT, to Nancy Anderson and Bruce Scharf. She was the middle sister to Alicia Esterby and Sierra Sorenson.

Childhood summers were spent between Virginia City and Missoula. You could always find Hesper and her sisters outside in the sunshine, digging for rocks, running through puddles, or picking raspberries in Roger...

Cynthia "Weezy" Stokes

Cynthia "Weezy" Stokes

Dec 23, 2025

Cindy “Weezy” Stokes, 75, of Missoula passed away on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025 at Hope Hospice Center after a long, courageous battle with cancer.

Cindy was born on May 27, 1950 in Anaconda, MT to Bob and Bonnie Cameron. As a young girl she lived with family in and around Missoula. Being the oldest of 5, she often spoke fondly of...

Russell Arnold

Russell Arnold

Dec 23, 2025

The Final Mission: Russell Patrick Arnold

Russell Patrick Arnold officially completed his final campaign on December 23rd 2025, finishing his mission with a "Legendary" difficulty rating and a life full of unlocked achievements.

Born June 11, 1989 as a miracle baby to his devoted parents, Bruce and Monica Arnold, Russell’s life was a gift from the very beginning. He grew from that...

Stephanie Lambert

Stephanie Lambert

Dec 20, 2025

Stephanie Drummond Lambert passed away in the early hours of Saturday December 20, 2025. Her recent struggle with Alzheimer's Disease will not overshadow the memory of the humorous, intelligent, and artistic person her friends and family knew.

Stephanie was an avid reader, both as a teacher and a lifelong learner. She read both fiction and non-fiction books and took detailed notes...