Obituaries

Ida "Spankie" Tingle

Ida "Spankie" Tingle

Nov 15, 2019

Ida H. (Spankie) Tingle, 79, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2019, at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Ida Hattie (Spankie) Tingle (Nee Bruse) was born on December 18, 1939 to Alva John and Florentina Krakow Bruse in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She grew up in Brentford, South Dakota and attended school there graduating from Brentford...

Doris Tayer

Doris Tayer

Nov 13, 2019

Mother, Grandmother, and friend Elsa Doris Tayer “Doris” 97 went on her final journey Nov 13, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born October 2, 1922 in Chester, MT to Francis and Dora (Lange) Van Dessel. She grew up on the family homestead 25 miles north of Joplin, MT. She was educated at St Thomas Orphanage and Boarding School...

Gary Jerome Moon

Gary Jerome Moon

Nov 13, 2019

Gary Jerome Moon, 76, of Florence, passed away of natural causes at Community Medical Center on Wednesday, November 13, 2019. He was loved by many and will be sorely missed. Gary was born on June 15, 1943, in Conrad, Montana, to Bertrand and Doris Moon. Growing up on a farm in Choteau, he was surrounded by extended family and enjoyed...

Evelyn "Joyce" Kemmer

Evelyn "Joyce" Kemmer

Nov 12, 2019

Evelyn Joyce Kemmer, 81, born in Harlowton, MT on August 21, 1938, died at home peacefully on November 12, 2019. She leaves her husband Marx W. Kemmer, daughters; Crystal L. Mickey, Theresa D. Kemmer, son Marx T. Kemmer, 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren and numerous extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents, her only sister and...

Ray L. Gerber

Ray L. Gerber

Nov 12, 2019

Lolo – Ray L. Gerber, 69, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Community Medical Center in Missoula. Garden City Funeral Home is assisting the family.

Virginia Rose Golden

Virginia Rose Golden

Nov 12, 2019

Virginia was born in Butte, Montana to Anne Herak Sikonia and George Sikonia. She is predeceased by her parents, her brothers, Frank (Margaret) and George (Helen), her sister, Anne Sikonia Bird (John) and her husband Paul D. Golden. Virginia passed away at the Village Healthcare Center in Missoula, Montana at the age of 96 years. Virginia is survived by her...

Mora Christine Skari Payne

Mora Christine Skari Payne

Nov 11, 2019

Mora Christine Payne, 87, passed away on November 11, 2019.

William Joseph "Bill" Sweeney

William Joseph "Bill" Sweeney

Nov 8, 2019

William ‘Bill’ Joseph Sweeney, 88, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 8th, 2019 at home surrounded by family and loved ones. Bill was born on Feb. 23rd, 1931 in Greeley, Nebraska to Dan and Betty Sweeney. Bill’s early years were spent on the family farm in Broken Bow, Nebraska with his three younger brothers: Tom, Gene and Jerry...

Nina Teague

Nina Teague

Nov 5, 2019

Nina B. Teague, 88 of Missoula passed away on November 5, 2019 at The Springs and is once again walking hand in hand with dad. Nina was born on July 23, 1931 in Philipsburg, MT to Bill and Isabelle where she was raised on a ranch. On April 19, 1952 she married Gordon in Missoula and later they settled in...

James Burton Angstman

James Burton Angstman

Nov 4, 2019

Our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, James Burton Angstman (Burt), peacefully passed away on November 4, 2019 in Missoula, MT. Burt was born in Princeton Minnesota on December 4th, 1925 to Margaret Walker and Forrest Angstman. The family moved to Montana in 1930 and made a living farming in Jefferson County. This began a life-long love of the outdoors...

Patrick S. Schatz

Patrick S. Schatz

Nov 3, 2019

Patrick S. Schatz, 35, of Missoula passed away on November 3, 2019 at St. Patrick Hospital. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Joseph Arlie Petersen

Joseph Arlie Petersen

Nov 3, 2019

Joseph Arlie Petersen passed into the presence of his Savior, November 3, 2019, the anniversary of his wedding to Rose. His family invites you to celebrate his life together with them 3:00 p.m. Saturday, November 9, 2019 at Alberton Community Church. Please plan to join us for dinner following the service. The family would appreciate any written stories of how...

Joan Hubbs

Joan Hubbs

Nov 1, 2019

Joan Hubbs, 93, of Missoula passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

LeRoy Dee Sevier

LeRoy Dee Sevier

Oct 31, 2019

LeRoy Dee Sevier, 85, of Glendive passed away at St. Patrick Hospital on Thursday, October 31, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Shirley Oberst Colyer

Shirley Oberst Colyer

Oct 27, 2019

MISSOULA — After 84 years of nurturing, encouraging, worrying about, praying for and loving one husband, four siblings, 11 children, 29 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, Shirley Ann Oberst Colyer passed into the hands of God Oct. 27, 2019. She was our mother, our moral compass, our biggest fan, our family center. We depended on her strength, her wisdom, her grace....

Melvin Dschaak

Melvin Dschaak

Oct 27, 2019

MISSOULA — Melvin Dschaak, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 27 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula of natural causes. Melvin was born on Aug. 12, 1926, in Zap, North Dakota, to Christian and Hilda Dschaak. He grew up in Fairview where he graduated high school and joined the Navy. He was honorably discharged from the Navy in 1946....

Jeffrey Ritenour

Jeffrey Ritenour

Oct 23, 2019

Jeffrey Ritenour, 45, of Missoula passed away peacefully at home in Clinton, MT on October 23rd, 2019. He was born on May 11th, 1974, in McKeesport, PA to Marsha and Woody Ritenour. Jeff enjoyed golfing, playing darts, and riding motorcycles. He was a big Steelers football and penguins hockey fan. We never realized Jeff had so many friends who loved...

Ann Lorraine Bolton Price

Ann Lorraine Bolton Price

Oct 22, 2019

On Tuesday Oct. 22nd, 2019 the loving Ann Lorraine Bolton Price, 84, died peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones. Ann was a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and wonderful friend to many people. Ann was born in Walkerville, MT on Jan. 11th, 1935 to Gertrude (mother) and August (Gus) Bolton (father). She was born into a family of...

Darlene Fassio

Darlene Fassio

Oct 20, 2019

Darlene Hirschkorn Fassio, 79, of Lolo, went to be with the Lord on October 20, 2019. Darlene was born on March 30, 1940 in Harvey, ND to Bertha Martin. She married Melvin G. Fassio, spending 56 years together as a faithful wife and mother to Tony Fassio and Tommy Fassio. Darlene is survived by her husband, Melvin Fassio, son and...

John Dirk Sol Jr.

John Dirk Sol Jr.

Oct 20, 2019

John Dirk Sol Jr. , 69, of Missoula, passed away peacefully at his home after a brave 6 year battle with cancer, on October 20, 2019. John was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, friend and role model for his three sons. He had the best morals, and was extremely honest and caring in all he did, he was never afraid...