Obituaries
William J. "Bill" Wheeler
Sep 1, 2019
William J. Wheeler, Jr., son of Blanche (Lanoue) and William J. Wheeler, Sr., passed away peacefully at sunset September 1, 2019. Bill, as he was known by many, was born on March 24, 1948 in Missoula, Montana at the old St. Patrick Hospital on Broadway. He was the second child among thirteen siblings and the first son tucked in between...
Harold Rodriguez
Sep 1, 2019
Harold Walter Rodriguez, 33, of Miami, Florida, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2019 near Ronan, Montana, in a fatal car accident. Harold was born on October 25, 1985 in Caracas, Venezuela to Silvana Marinucci and Lorenzo Rodriguez. Around the age of 5, Harold with his family came to the United States. Harold was raised in the Miami, Florida area...
Karin Stolp
Aug 31, 2019
Karin Mae Stolp (Bjork/Anderson) Our much loved grandma, mother and friend Karin went to be with Jesus unexpectedly in her home August 31, 2019. Karin was born and raised on a farm as the second youngest child in Williams, Minnesota by her parents David & Pheobe Bjork and alongside her 4 siblings Vivian, Dorothy, Jesse, Ben and John. After high...
Jonathan Floyd "Jon" Thompson
Aug 31, 2019
Jonathan (Jon) Floyd Thompson, 36, of Missoula, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at St. Patrick Hospital, of natural causes. He was born on September 30, 1982, in Missoula, to Warren and Patti Thompson. As a young boy he grew up in Missoula with his family, was educated at Cold Springs Elementary, Meadow Hill Middle School and graduated from...
Nancy J. Marler
Aug 31, 2019
Nancy Jeanne Marler (Mom, Grandma and Gramma Great), peacefully left this world surrounded by her family at age 85 after a brief illness. She told us she was tired and that it was time to go see Dallas (her husband) and Lori (her oldest daughter) in Heaven. While it was hard for her family, we respected her decision and were...
James Curlin
Aug 31, 2019
MISSOULA — James F. Curlin, 62, passed away on Aug. 31, 2019 at home due to health complications. Jim is survived by his brother Michael Curlin and sister Iris Moe, many nieces, nephews, cousins, and his beloved cat Maggie. Jim loved doing things with his life long friends and was an avid outdoorsman. He loved hunting, fishing, gardening, and cooking....
Elizabeth "Betty" Verlanic
Aug 30, 2019
Missoula, Mt.—Elizabeth “Betty” Verlanic, passed away on Aug. 30, 2019, of natural causes. She was 86. Betty was born Feb. 3, 1933 to William and Margaret Anderson in Anaconda, Montana and graduated from Anaconda Central High in 1950. Betty married Orville Verlanic on June 24, 1950 and they were married for 63 years. Betty raised 7 children, cooked and took...
John Krieg
Aug 29, 2019
Missoula – John Krieg, 72, passed away at St. Patrick’s Hospital on August 29, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are being handled by Garden City Funeral Home.
Russell L. Hartse
Aug 23, 2019
Russell L. Hartse of Missoula died late on August 23 at home. Born December 23, 1922 in Glendive to Marie (Lawrence) Hartse and Roy H. Hartse, Russell lived his first six years in eastern Montana. His maternal grandparents farmed near Wibaux, and his paternal grandparents farmed and ran a store at Carlyle. Russell, his parents, and younger brother Ralph moved...
Donna May Chambers
Aug 19, 2019
Donna May Chambers, 73, of Superior passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on August 19, 2019. Donna was born on March 12, 1946 in Missoula, Montana to Lauren and Lillian Christopher. She was born the fourth of seven children, making her the middle child. Perhaps this contributed to her lifelong role of peacekeeper. As a young girl she...
Johnathan P. Pulse
Aug 19, 2019
Frenchtown – Johnathan P. Pulse, 56, passed away on August 19, 2019 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Arrangements are pending and under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Patrick Ferryman
Aug 18, 2019
MISSOULA — Patrick Ferryman passed from our arms unexpectedly on Sunday morning, Aug. 18, 2019, at St. Patrick Hospital of complications from pneumonia. A proud Montana native born in Helena in 1954, he served seven years in the Army at Fort Carson, Colorado, as an ammunition specialist, also briefly serving as an honor guard. Upon discharge he graduated from Helena...
William Edward "Fuzzy" Fine Jr.
Aug 16, 2019
Ed “Fuzzy” Fine, 87, of Missoula, passed away on August 16, 2019 at Hillside Health and Rehabilitation from kidney disease. Born on May 14, 1932 in Somers, Ed was the son of Sara (Kleinhans) and William E. Fine Sr. As a pharmacist in Missoula, he was well known in the community as the owner of Missoula Drug Co. from 1973...
Margene Edwards Brazill
Aug 12, 2019
Margene Edwards Brazill, 92, of Drummond passed away peacefully at home on August 12th, 2019.
Floyd Arthur Routh
Aug 12, 2019
Floyd Arthur Routh, 84 of Seeley Lake Mt., passed away on Monday August 12, 2019 at Hillside Health and Rehabilitation Center due to complications of COPD. He was born on February 9, 1935 in Enid Oklahoma, to Roy and Virginia Routh. As a boy Floyd was raised at the Baptist orphanage ranch and graduated from John Marshall high school in...
Marie Theresa Lynch
Aug 11, 2019
MARIE TERESA (DOORNEK) LYNCH Marie Teresa Lynch, 83, of Missoula, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at St. Patrick Hospital after a short illness. She was born on January 9, 1936, in the Vida area outside of Wolf Point, MT to Joe and Clarice Doornek. When she was 14, she had major heart surgery in Milwaukee, WI and was...
Patricia Herbel
Aug 9, 2019
Patricia Ann Herbel, 77 of Missoula, passed away August 9th, 2019 at St. Patrick’s hospital. She was a very passionate woman. Who enjoyed singing, caring for others, and her crafts. She married Richard (Dick) Herbel in Lincoln Nebraska on February 16, 1980. Where they lived until moving to New Mexico and then settling in Montana. She has left behind, her...
Robert Keith Liddle
Aug 9, 2019
Robert Keith Liddle, 89, of Huson passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 9, 2019. His was born on February 22, 1930 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a beloved husband to Sheila for 33.5 years, and a beloved father and grandfather to all of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held...
Virginia Knapp "Ginny" Thane
Aug 8, 2019
Virginia (Ginny) Knapp Thane joined her husband and best friend Jeremy on August 8, 2019. Ginny loved to entertain with her sly wit, whether over a cup of coffee or at a formal dinner dance. She inspired many with her philanthropic work, creating educational opportunities for young women through PEO, supporting a loving home for men with developmental disabilities at...
Ella Marie Trainor
Aug 8, 2019
Ella (Aune) Trainor Ella passed away on August 8, 2019 at her home in Stevensville, MT. Ella was born the youngest of 5 children to Allen and Estella Aune in April 1957. Her childhood was spent in Anaconda, MT, and Seattle, WA where she graduated high school. She meet her loving husband, Butch Trainor of 34 years, and moved to...
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