Obituaries
Don Dee Kennedy
Mar 22, 2026
Don D. Kennedy, known to many as “Goose,” 87, of Philipsburg, Montana, passed away on March 22, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, of natural causes.
Don was born on November 27, 1938, in Anaconda, Montana, to Basil Kennedy and Elizabeth Twiggs.
In his younger years, he proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and the...
Frederic Frank Beyer
Mar 22, 2026
Frederic Frank Beyer
Frederic (Fred, Rick) Beyer 73 of Milltown, Montana passed away unexpectedly at home on March 22, 2026. He was born in Tigerton, Wisconsin on October 29, 1952, to Herbert F and Ida A Beyer. After his father died, his mother remarried and at the age of 5, the family moved to a ranch in Conner, Montana. Fred grew...
Michael “Mikey” Isaiah Mercer
Mar 21, 2026
Michael “Mikey” Isaiah Mercer, of Missoula, Montana, and most recently Boise, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the age of 21.
Born on January 17, 2005, in Missoula, Montana to Tex Mercer and Dawn Twite. Mikey lived a life marked by unwavering kindness and an unforgettable presence. He had a big heart and an even bigger smile, complete...
Stan Wilson
Mar 21, 2026
Stan Wilson passed away at home surrounded by family on March 21st, 2026 from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). He was born on July 9,1941 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Ben Wilson and Cecil Mitchell. A celebration of his life will be held at Western Cider on Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 p.m.
Stan attended Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate degree...
Lorraine Noyd
Mar 19, 2026
Lorraine D. Noyd, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully from this life on March 19, 2026, to be with the Lord. Known warmly to all as “Lorri,” she carried with her a gentle spirit defined by kindness, dedication, and an abundance of love. She will be deeply and forever missed.
In 1962, Lorri began her greatest adventure when she...
Vernon Lee Mills
Mar 18, 2026
Vernon Lee Mills, known simply and affectionately as Vern, was born on June 10, 1951, in Conrad, Montana, to Angelyn and Charles Mills. Vern lived a life defined by loyalty, hard work, generosity, and a passion that left tire marks across the racing world and lasting impressions on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Vern was many things throughout his life;...
Delores Lee
Mar 18, 2026
Delores Lee, 96, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at her residence with loved ones by her side. Born on December 8, 1929, in Drake, North Dakota, to Mary (Abraham) and Joseph Kellel, she was the youngest of eight children. Delores attended Drake High School, graduating with the class of 1947. Soon after graduation, she...
Roger Ivan Christopher
Mar 18, 2026
Roger Christopher 1951-2026
Roger Christopher died peacefully on March 18, 2026, after a long illness.
Roger was born in 1951, the sixth of seven children of Lauren and Lillian Christopher. His parents owned the Jocko Mercantile in Arlee, and Roger grew up behind the store in Jocko Hollow. He graduated from Arlee High School in 1970, and from University of Montana with...
Cindy Marie Bauer
Mar 17, 2026
Cindy Marie Bauer, 75, passed away peacefully at her home on March 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born on June 10, 1950, to Eleanor Marie Kemi Fuge, Cindy spent all of her beautiful 75 years in Missoula, the place she cherished and proudly called home.
Cindy shared 43 wonderful...
Michelle Dineen Merry
Mar 16, 2026
Michelle D. Merry, 59, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on March 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Michelle was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Merry; her sons, John Kelly III and his wife Leah, and Cole Kelly and his wife Brii; her cherished grandchildren, Canyon and Olivia;...
Frederic "Fred" Hanson
Mar 11, 2026
Frederic Hanson, 71, of Missoula passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
Frederic Edward Hanson, son of Sibley and Shirley (Chapman) Hanson, was born December 1, 1954, in Wolf Point, Montana. He was named after both of his grandfathers. Fred attended school in Columbia Falls and then moved to Dillon in the...
Kate Evans
Mar 11, 2026
Mary Kathryn “Kate” Patterson Evans
Tiny but mighty, Kate lived a long, active, and deeply engaged life of 100 years. She passed away peacefully at home on March 11th, just shy of her 101st birthday.
Born April 14, 1925, in Elkhart, Indiana, to Russell E. and Bernice Strickland Patterson, Kate discovered early her gift for storytelling through writing. In high school, she...
Clark Conrow
Mar 11, 2026
Clark Edward Conrow, 84, of Superior, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Clark was born on October 31, 1941, in Whitehall, MT, to Edward R. Conrow and Frances “Babe” VanSlette. He and his family moved all over Montana and Idaho chasing gold and silver during his early years, settled in Butte,...
Edna Veronica Murphy
Mar 9, 2026
Edna Veronica Murphy, 96, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026, in Dillon, Montana, of natural causes.
Edna was born on October 1, 1929, in New York City to Edward and Mabell Battle. She was raised in New York City and attended high school there. She met her husband, Albert Murphy, there and they were married on June 6, 1951,...
Robert Francis Burke
Mar 7, 2026
Robert Francis (Bob) Burke passed away in his home on Saturday March 7 after 93 good years of life. He was with loved ones during his final hours and loved by the Lord who sustained him throughout his life. He will be sorely missed by family, friends and professional acquaintances in Missoula and throughout the state. Bob was one of...
Ginnie Horner
Mar 7, 2026
Surrounded by the love of God and her family, Virginia “Ginnie” Horner peacefully passed away in her home on March 7, 2026. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, 2026 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. A Memorial Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026 at the St. Anthony Catholic Church with...
Dorie Hurt
Mar 6, 2026
Dorie Hurt went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, March 6th, 2026. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family at 89 years old.
Born and raised in Missoula, Dorie graduated from Missoula County High School and was a Montana girl with a heart even bigger than its Big Sky.
She married Lawrence “Larry” Hurt in Missoula in 1954...
Thomas Michael Donofrio
Mar 5, 2026
Thomas Michael Donofrio, 77, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, in Missoula, Montana, with his family by his side. His passing followed complications related to Agent Orange exposure during his service in Vietnam.
Tom was born on September 12, 1948, in Toledo, Ohio, to Michael Donofrio and Margaret Ciphers. He spent his early childhood growing up in a close-knit Italian...
Shawn Tree
Mar 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Shawn Tree, who left us far too soon at the age of 27 on March 04, 2026.
Shawn was born on July 29 ,1998 in the beautiful city of Bamberg Germany to Nadine and Chad. He moved with his family to Lawton Oklahoma in 2001 and returned to Giessen Germany in 2004. In...
Mark Robert Thorsell
Feb 26, 2026
Mark R. Thorsell, 57, formerly of Wethersfield, CT, passed away on February 26, 2026 in Missoula, MT.Mark will always be remembered for his devotion to his family and sense of humor. He had a love of history, current events, politics and journalism, especially radio. Early in his career he got his start as a volunteer turned employee at CRIS radio...
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