Obituaries

Jack H. McDonald

Jack H. McDonald

Apr 11, 2019

Jack Harry McDonald, 94, passed away Tuesday, April 11th, 2019, at home surrounded by his family. Jack, son of John T. and Winifred McDonald, was born January 30th, 1925, in Wallace, ID. He was raised in the Spokane, WA. area until the family moved to Washington State. He entered the Navy after high school and served in World War II....

Gerald J. Eakle Jr.

Gerald J. Eakle Jr.

Apr 11, 2019

Gerald J Eakle Jr 91, passed away of natural causes April 11, 2019 with the comfort of his wife and family by his side, as he began his beautiful journey back into the arms of Our Lord. “Jerry” was Born October 26, 1927 in Aurora, Illinois to Gerald J Sr. and Mildred K Eakle. He was all things sports. An...

Willie Bee Flanagan

Willie Bee Flanagan

Apr 10, 2019

Willie Bee Veal Flanagan soared into heaven April 10, 2019 the day before her sixty-sixth wedding anniversary. She was born the youngest of nine in a farm house in Covington, GA. She moved with her brother to Rockford, IL to live with their oldest sister Kate after the death of both of her parents. She graduated from college and received...

Marie T. McLaverty

Marie T. McLaverty

Apr 9, 2019

Marie T. McLaverty, 93, of Missoula passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2019. There will be a private family graveside. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Larry Swanson

Larry Swanson

Apr 8, 2019

Larry Swanson, 68, passed away peacefully at his home in Missoula on Monday, April 8th, 2019. He was born on July 28th, 1950, in Hebron, Nebraska, as the son of Patricia (Mileger) and Robert Swanson. Larry grew up in the small farming community of Edgar, Nebraska, where he worked on his family farm and always had a love for farm...

James Rueben "JR" Grant

James Rueben "JR" Grant

Apr 8, 2019

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Rueben “JR” Grant of Missoula on April 8, 2019 at the age of 39. JR was born in Seattle on November 4, 1979 to Keith and Pat Kinzle Grant. He attended Hellgate Elementary, Big Sky High School and MSU Northern. JR enjoyed snowboarding, golfing, electronics and working in...

Thomas N. Breum

Thomas N. Breum

Apr 6, 2019

Thomas N. Breum, 85, of Missoula passed away on Saturday April 6, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Richard Eugene Brum

Richard Eugene Brum

Apr 5, 2019

Richard Eugene Brum, 71, of Dixon, MT passed away on April 5, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City funeral Home.

Bryan Kirst

Bryan Kirst

Apr 1, 2019

Bryan Tyler Kirst, 44, of Missoula, passed away on April 1, 2019 in a car accident in Fullerton, CA. Bryan was born on March 4th, 1975 in Harbor City, CA to Jeff and Linda Kirst. His grandpa Ray always said his birthday was the only date that was also a command. Bryan grew up in Encinitas, CA. He loved everything...

John R. "Jack" McInnis

John R. "Jack" McInnis

Apr 1, 2019

John Robert “Jack” McInnis was born August 26, 1935 in Great Falls, MT to Archie Leo and Mayme (Dunn) McInnis. He was preceded in birth by one brother, Francis (aka Fr. Mac). Jack was raised on the family homestead north of Raynesford on the southern slopes of the Highwood Mountains—a rugged, remote and beautiful ranch albeit a rather inhospitable place...

Lillian I. Hirning

Lillian I. Hirning

Mar 31, 2019

MISSOULA –Lillian Hirning passed into the loving hands of her Lord on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at her home. She was born November 23, 1920, to Andreas and Wilhelmina Hirning in Willa, N.D. The family moved to McLaughlin, S.D., where she attended elementary and high school. In 1938, she and her family moved to the Missoula area, where she attended...

Maureen Patricia Dougherty

Maureen Patricia Dougherty

Mar 31, 2019

Maureen Patricia (Sullivan) Dougherty, 70, of Missoula passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at her home of natural causes. The world has lost an incredible woman and a true Irish Colleen. Her smile and hugs would lighten the darkest of days. She was a gifted musician with the voice of an angel and the most amazing emerald green eyes. A...

Helen Irene Tietz

Helen Irene Tietz

Mar 30, 2019

Helen Irene Moren Tietz, 89, of Missoula passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her daughters. Helen was born June 11, 1929 at St. Peters Hospital in Helena to Virgil and Bertha (Wellhouser) Moren. They moved to Missoula when Helen was 3 years old. She attended Lowell Grade School and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1947. She...

Carl "Chum" Anderson

Carl "Chum" Anderson

Mar 30, 2019

MISSOULA — A graveside service with military honors will be 9 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2019, at the Western Montana State Veteran Cemetery. A reception will follow at Orchard Homes. Garden City Funeral Home is assisting with these arrangements.

Jon Driessen

Jon Driessen

Mar 29, 2019

Jon Joseph Driessen, 79, died peacefully at home March 29, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, to Joseph (Joe) and Verna Driessen, Jon was a product of the Great American Dream. From his father, a carpenter, and his mother, a schoolteacher, Jon believed in hard work and education to get ahead in life. From those...

George "Ben" Larango

George "Ben" Larango

Mar 29, 2019

George “Ben” Larango passed away peacefully at his home on March 29th from natural causes. He was born in Livingston, MT on March 21, 1938 to George Sam Larango and Mary Lucille Lopez. He graduated from Boys Central High School in Butte, MT in 1956. Ben enlisted in the Army in 1957 and served his country until 1960. On October...

Mary M. Skalsky

Mary M. Skalsky

Mar 26, 2019

Mary M. Skalsky, 99, of Missoula passed away at Hillside Manor on Tuesday, March 26, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Richard William "Rich" Horton

Richard William "Rich" Horton

Mar 25, 2019

Richard “Rich” W. Horton 68 of Missoula passed away on Monday March, 25 2019 at his home. Rich was born on August 27, 1950 in Ephrata, WA to Russell and Genevieve Horton. The family moved to Missoula when Rich was age 5 and he was educated in Missoula public schools graduating from Hellgate High School in 1969. In 1971 Rich...

Marjorie Axthelm

Marjorie Axthelm

Mar 24, 2019

Marjorie Axthelm, 98, of Missoula passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Jean Brewin

Jean Brewin

Mar 24, 2019

Jean Brewin (aka Ula Jean Brewin) Jean Brewin, 82, of Missoula, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Community Medical Center, of natural causes. She was born on December 12, 1936, in Hamilton, to Vern and Jean Ann (Chilson) Chaffin. Her mother died from complications in childbirth. Her maternal grandparents Joseph Herbert Chilson and Louise (Nichols) Chilson adopted her....