Obituaries

Marie Theresa Lynch

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

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

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

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

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...

Nickie Fontaine

Nickie Fontaine

Aug 6, 2019

Nickie Fontaine, 72, of Missoula passed away on August 6, 2019.

Rebecca "Becky" Deschamps

Rebecca "Becky" Deschamps

Aug 5, 2019

Missoula lost much beloved Rebecca “Becky” Hazelbaker Deschamps, 74, who passed from complications of ALS on August 5, 2019 in Missoula. In her last days and through her death, she was surrounded and held by her family. Born on September 13, 1944 in Miles City, Becky grew up in Dillon after her mother Agnes Striker married Frank W. Hazelbaker. Frank...

Elita J. Haugen

Elita J. Haugen

Aug 5, 2019

Elita Haugen, 87, of Missoula passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2019 at home. She was born in Plentywood to Adry and Violet Nelson. She lived with her family on a farm in Sheridan County, and graduated from Plentywood High School in 1949. She was a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church, Habitat for Humanity, and Sons of Norway. She...

Anita A. Reynolds

Anita A. Reynolds

Aug 5, 2019

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Robert Louis "Bob" Foshag

Robert Louis "Bob" Foshag

Aug 5, 2019

Robert L. "Bob" Foshag, 60, passed away on August 5th, 2019. A graveside service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery Annex on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 10:00am.

Andrew Hossle

Andrew Hossle

Aug 5, 2019

Andrew “Drew” Patrick Hossle, 31, died unexpectedly on August 5th, 2019 in Missoula, Montana. Drew was born on August 3rd, 1988 in Denver, Colorado to Marcy and Pat Hossle, where he spent the following 11 years running around the front yard playing make believe with his sister Tierney and dominating the soccer field. His family then moved to Missoula, Montana...

Suzanne Derrick

Suzanne Derrick

Aug 3, 2019

Suzanne Derrick, 55, of Missoula passed away peacefully at St. Patrick Hospital on August 3, 2019. A full obituary will follow.

Dennis Robert Heth

Dennis Robert Heth

Aug 3, 2019

Dennis Robert Heth, 73, of Bonner passed away peacefully at St. Patrick Hospital on August 3rd, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Robert "Bob" McCracken

Robert "Bob" McCracken

Jul 31, 2019

Bob McCracken, 47, of Missoula MT passed away unexpectedly in the comfort of his own home surrounded by his wife and sons on July 31, 2019. A closed memorial service will be held by invitation only. His remains will be placed in the Memorial Wall at Missoula VA Cemetery. Please come to the reception that will be held at Garden...

Hendrikje "Rita" Hombroek-Stolp

Hendrikje "Rita" Hombroek-Stolp

Jul 28, 2019

Hendrikje “Rita” Hombroek-Stolp 89 of Missoula passed away of natural causes on July 28, 2019. She was born February 12, 1930 in Amsterdam, Holland to Martinus and Hendrikje Hombroek. She grew up in a family of four children, two brothers and one sister. Her teenage years spent enduring WWII. On November 12, 1955 at the age of 25 she married...

Earl Jeffords

Earl Jeffords

Jul 28, 2019

Earl Jeffords, 91, of Lolo, passed away on July 28, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Melba E. Erickson

Melba E. Erickson

Jul 25, 2019

Melba E. Erickson, 93, died peacefully at her home on July 25, 2019. She was born in Iron Mountain, Michigan on February 19, 1926. She was the only child of Arvo and Fannie Warlin. Melba is survived by her daughter Louise Rowe and granddaughter Jennifer Howell both of Anchorage, Alaska. She was preceded in death by her parents Arvo and...

Jerry W. Blakney

Jerry W. Blakney

Jul 25, 2019

Jerry W. Blakney, 58, of Huson passed away on July 25, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Ernest R. "Ernie" Owen

Ernest R. "Ernie" Owen

Jul 25, 2019

Ernest Reynold Owen, Jr. (Ernie, Squeek) passed from this life on July 25, 2019. Ernie was born April 14, 1936 to Ernest Owen and Ruth Fern Owen in Missoula, MT. He spent most of his life in the Bitterroot Valley. He graduated from Stevensville High School in 1956. Ernie married his High School Sweetheart, LeeIda Sampson on August 10, 1956....

Patricia A. Norberg

Patricia A. Norberg

Jul 23, 2019

This world lost an extraordinary person and heaven gained an amazing angel on July 23, 2019 when Patricia “Pat” Ann Hallford Norberg gained her wings at the age of 72. Pat was born in Missoula, Montana on March 10, 1947 to Ernest and Alice Hallford. She was the baby of the family, following her siblings Barbara “Bobbi” Knutson currently of...