Obituaries
Anne "Marie" Hebnes
Sep 23, 2020
One of Missoula’s finest souls passed on Wednesday, Sept. 23, after a courageous fight against cancer. Anne “Marie” Hebnes was born in Big Timber on Jan. 2, 1959. Her family lived in Reedpoint, where they welcomed Marie’s brother, Bob, before moving to Philipsburg in 1963. Marie participated in the band and drill team and often played piano at the Philipsburg...
Marguerite Elizabeth ""Tommie"" Jakobson (Thomsen)
Sep 21, 2020
Marguerite “Tommie” Elizabeth Jakobson June 19, 1922 – September 21, 2020 Marguerite “Tommie” Elizabeth Jakobson was born on June 19, 1922 in Flat River, Missouri to Fred and Marie Thomsen, the second child and the first daughter of three children in the family. She attended Flat River High School, where she played saxophone in the Flat River High School Band,...
Diana Lynn Ross
Sep 21, 2020
Diana Lynn Ross, 71, of Missoula, passed away on Monday September 21st, 2020 at St. Patrick's Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 29th, 1949 in Spokane, WA, to Herman and Pauline Schwartz. On June 2nd, 1967, she married the love of her life, David Ross in Missoula, MT. She started working at Missoula Textiles...
Mary Jane Rohrs
Sep 19, 2020
Mary Jane Rohrs, 103, of Missoula passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020 at home. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 25, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Missoula. A rosary will be held prior beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Friday at St. Anthony Catholic Church. Burial will be held at a later date...
Della Louise Ringle Bozman
Sep 12, 2020
MISSOULA ~ Della Louise Ringle was born July 28, 1926 in Loma Linda, CA to Harvey Edward Ringle and Griselda Rapson Ringle, a Salvation Army couple. Her first residence was in San Bernadino, CA. Her first residence was in San Bernadino, CA. until the age of four. The family then moved to their orange grove property, outside of Riverside, CA....
Curtis Schoening
Sep 12, 2020
Curtis Clyde Schoening, age 69, of Missoula, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020, while fishing with his youngest granddaughter at Frenchtown Pond. Curt was born, September 29th, 1950, in Renville, MN, to Dallas and Lorraine Schoening. At the young age of 2, the family headed West to Montana. Curt spent his childhood in Missoula, Frenchtown, and the family eventually...
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
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
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
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
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)
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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...