Obituaries
Robert "Bob" Laughlin
Feb 3, 2020
Bob Laughlin, a resident of Missoula, MT for 12 years, passed away at the age of 76 on February 3, 2020 at The Springs, surrounded by his loving family. Bob was born in Riverside, California in 1943. Bob married Terry Conant in 1962 in Riverside, CA. They moved to Alaska in 1968 where they made their home for 30 years....
Gene Armstrong
Feb 2, 2020
Gene Armstrong, 84, of Missoula passed away at The Village Health and Rehab Center on February 2, 2020. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Louise Jones
Feb 2, 2020
Louise Jones, 81, of Missoula passed away at home on February 2, 2020. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Elizabeth "Christine" Brett
Feb 2, 2020
Elizabeth "Christine" Brett passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded with love by her daughter and grandchildren, on February 2, 2020 at the age of 76. She is survived by her daughter Dr. Candace Gama; grandchildren Allison Gama and Anthony Gama; her brother in law Gavin Koyl, and her nephews Tyler Koyl (Barb Austin) of Regina Saskatchewan, Christopher Koyl (Mary...
Vernon L. Erickson
Jan 29, 2020
Vernon Lyle Erickson passed away peacefully on January 29th from multiple myeloma. Born and raised in Missoula, Vern lived life to the fullest and all who knew him benefitted by his love of life, family and friends. When diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2003, he embraced the gift of life and challenge with hope and a positive attitude providing inspiration...
Paula Smith
Jan 27, 2020
Paula Smith, 54, of Dillon, MT and born in Morgan City, LA, passed away at St. Patrick Hospital on Monday, January 27, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Vivian Laura Pecarich
Jan 26, 2020
Vivian Laura Pecarich, 89, of Missoula passed away on January 26th, 2020, in her home, at The Springs. She was born on March 22, 1930 in Buffalo, Minnesota to Raymond and Florence Yantes. She graduated from high school in Delano, Minnesota and in 1951 graduated with an associate degree in nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse in Doctor’s offices...
Carolyn Marie Baze
Jan 25, 2020
Carolyn Marie Baze, 76, of Missoula passed away at Pleasant View Personal Care Home on January 25, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Felicia Marie Wutsch
Jan 25, 2020
Missoula, Felicia Marie Wutsch, 95, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2020. Felicia was born in Hackensack, N.J. on January 11, 1925 to Vita and Anthony Sarubbi. She married her beloved husband Charles L. Wutsch in September 1951. Together they raised three children, Anthony, Albert and Charles Jr. In her young adult years Felicia worked in a bank and met her...
Jack F. Lewis
Jan 24, 2020
MISSOULA — Jack F. Lewis, 76, of Missoula died Jan. 24, 2020 at St. Patrick Hospital. Cremation is planned. Garden City Funeral Home is assisting with these arrangements.
Sherryl M. Burditt
Jan 24, 2020
Sherryl Burditt, 65, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2020 at St. Patrick Hospital of an unexpected brain aneurysm. She was born September 18, 1954 in Hamilton, MT to Caroline Mendes. She had a love for her gardens, landscaping, and interior design. But more importantly were her children, grand-children, and great granddaughter. Ever for the support of her...
Lorraine V. Crandall Reed Williams
Jan 23, 2020
Lorraine V. Williams, 87, of Missoula, passed peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2020 in Missoula of natural causes. She was born on Feb. 6, 1932 in Hot Springs, to Oliver and Katherine Crandall. Lorraine grew up on the family homestead in Bridger Canyon. She was parented by Richard Reed her stepfather and Katherine Reed. While working as a Paralegal for...
Dennis Bryan Maercklein
Jan 23, 2020
Dennis Bryan Maercklein died on January 23rd at the age of 83. He was born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin on July 2nd 1936 to Richard and Catherine Maercklein. He joined the U.S Air Force and served in Vietnam. After 20 years of service he retired as a Captain working in counseling for drug addiction. In 1979 he married Geraldine Hanson and...
Thomas Messina
Jan 21, 2020
Thomas Messina, 52, of Missoula passed away at St. Patrick Hospital on January 21, 2020. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Stavroula "Voula" Petrou
Jan 21, 2020
Stavroula (Voula) Petrou, 93, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, in her home surrounded by family, of natural causes. She was born on August 4th, 1926, in Petalidi, Greece to George and Kostadena Demonakos, she was the 2nd oldest of 8 kids. She lived there up to the age of 13, then moved to Athens, Greece to...
Darryl Handy
Jan 20, 2020
MISSOULA — A True Westerner Darryl Eugene Handy (originally Gansneder), 85, died on Jan. 20, 2020 in Missoula of complications following surgery. Darryl was born in Visalia, California, on May 11, 1934. He lived a life full of adventure, wanderlust, and service to his country. A natural outdoorsman, at the age of 18 Darryl ran a cattle ranch near Mariposa,...
June Marie Schneider
Jan 20, 2020
June Marie Schneider, 61, of Missoula passed away at Hillside Manor on Monday, January 20, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Russell Wolfe Jr.
Jan 20, 2020
Russell Wolfe Jr., 83, of Missoula passed away on Monday, January 20, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Mitchell K. Waylett
Jan 19, 2020
MISSOULA — Mitch left to join his mother Nancy and sister Wendy in Heaven on Sunday. He was 61 and passed of natural causes. Mitch is survived by his loving wife Joy, father Lillis Manshadow, brother Tyler, stepmother Leisa, stepbrother Chance, stepsister Kara and daughters Annie and Christine. Mitch's wishes were to be cremated with no services planned except a...
Marilyn Faye Armstrong
Jan 19, 2020
Marilyn was born to Alma and Norval Torgeson on November 1, 1934 in Fargo, North Dakota and passed away at The Village Health and Rehabilitation Center on January 19, 2020. Marilyn and her family moved to Missoula in the early forties. She learned to play the piano and loved to read books. One of those books was the Bible and...
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