Obituaries

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...

Shirley Winchel (Lefor)

Shirley Winchel (Lefor)

Jul 27, 2020

Shirley Jean Winchel passed away peacefully on July 27, 2020, at home. She was a beloved mom, Nana, GiGi, sister, aunt, and friend that will be greatly missed. Shirley was born on February 3, 1935 in Dickinson, ND to Nicholas and Pauline Lefor. She attended Catholic school in Lefor, ND, and graduated as the only girl in a class of...

Gerald L. Lukasik

Gerald L. Lukasik

Jul 26, 2020

Gerald L. Lukasik Gerald "Gerry" Lukasik, 75, of Evaro passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 26. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on March 2, 1945, he was raised in the south Texas communities of San Antonio and McAllen, graduating from high school in McAllen, Texas in 1963. After five years at the University of Houston, he graduated as a proud...

Donald R. Harrington

Donald R. Harrington

Jul 26, 2020

Donald Rex Harrington was born on March 5, 1924 in Bonner, Montana to Charles V. “Vessey” and Vera (Wilcox) Harrington. The family moved to Iowa and he spent his early years there, moving back to Montana and the Nine Mile Valley in the 1930’s. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the 10th Mountain Division in...

June Marie Susen

June Marie Susen

Jul 24, 2020

June Marie (Jamie) Saunders Susen passed away peacefully on July 24th at her home with her beloved family by her side. Jamie was born on June 27th, 1925 in Chicago, Il to Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Saunders. Her family included brother Lt. Col.( Chaplin) Ted, sisters Beatrice, Constance and Sister Laurita. Growing up, Jamie attended Mallinckrodt High School and graduated...

Frances Warner

Frances Warner

Jul 24, 2020

Frances Warner, 95, of Missoula passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 at Hillside Health & Rehabilitation. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Jerome Thomas Gregory

Jerome Thomas Gregory

Jul 24, 2020

Jerome Thomas Gregory, 76, of Missoula passed away at St. Patrick Hospital on July 24, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

JoAnn M. Stiff

JoAnn M. Stiff

Jul 23, 2020

MISSOULA ~ JoAnn M. Stiff, 87, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Rosetta Assisted Living in Missoula. Arrangements have been entrusted to Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Kenneth John Miller

Kenneth John Miller

Jul 23, 2020

HUSON ~ Ken Miller Sr. of Huson passed on July 23, 2020 of natural causes at age 78. He grew up in Illinois and dreamed of living in Big Sky Country. He built countless custom homes, made lots of jokes and loved a good story. His smirk and sentimental nature will be missed. He is proceeded in death by his...

Ruth Arlene Thora Lentz

Ruth Arlene Thora Lentz

Jul 23, 2020

Ruth Arlene Thora (Berge) Lentz died peacefully of natural causes on July 23,2020 at Beehive Homes. Ruth was born in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada on June 11,1929. As a toddler, she was adopted by the Reverend Johan Berge and his wife, Elvina. Reverend Berge was a Lutheran pastor in Outlook, Saskatchewan at the time they brought little Ruth home to join...

William Robert "Bill" Guldseth

William Robert "Bill" Guldseth

Jul 20, 2020

William “Bill” Robert Guldseth, 75, passed away on July 20, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loved ones. He had fought numerous health issues throughout his lifetime and most recently melanoma. Bill was born on June 22, 1945 in Thompson Falls, Montana to Howard and Jeannette Guldseth. He had a passion for hunting, fishing, and working in the woods...

Rory Cameron Mill

Rory Cameron Mill

Jul 19, 2020

Wassup! This is Rory. What a guy! Rory Cameron Mill, 27, was born September 28, 1992 in Missoula to Cheryl and Ian Mill and passed away at home July 19, 2020. He attended school in Missoula, graduating from Sentinel High School in 2011. From his earliest days, his love of sports was intense, especially baseball, basketball, and golf. Later in...

Stanley H. Stelling

Stanley H. Stelling

Jul 18, 2020

Stanley H. Stelling, 95, of Missoula, MT passed away July 18, 2020 at his home of COPD and Emphysema complications. He was born on November 30, 1924 in Great Falls, MT to William and Charlotte Stelling of Fort Shaw, MT. As young boy, he lived with his family on a farm and was educated in Fort Shaw and Simms schools...

Florence Whitworth

Florence Whitworth

Jul 14, 2020

Florence Delores (Mederios) Whitworth, 89, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Mont. She was born on February 15, 1931, in Fresno, Calif., to Mary (Russell) and Marion Mederios. Early on, she and her four siblings developed a strong work ethic; nothing was given, it was earned. She went to school in Kerman and...