Obituaries
Thomas A. Font
Jan 17, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Thomas A. Font, 92, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026 at his home.
He was born July 8, 1933 in Warren, Pennsylvania, the last of 8 children born to Ruth (Hunter) and Anthony Font. He married Mary Ann Schafer on August 23, 1952. She preceded him in death June 7, 2015. Also preceding him are his parents;...
Monte Orland Daniels
Jan 12, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Monte Orland Daniels, 85, of Missoula, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Permilla Ethel Dillon
Jan 6, 2026
Permilla Ethel Dillon, 76, of Stevensville, MT passed away peacefully in her sleep very early Tuesday morning January 6th, 2026 at the Living Centre in Stevensville.
She was born October 23rd, 1949 in Little Falls, NY to Robert Lee MacArthur and Charlotte Bertha Lamphere. She, along with her older sister and parents, lived in New York for some time until eventually...
Geraldine "Gerri" Rasmussen
Jan 6, 2026
SUPERIOR ~ Geraldine (Gerri) Rasmussen, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on January 6, at the age of 84. Gerri was born in Missoula on June 29, 1941, to Arnold and Leona Ashby. She attended high school in Missoula then later went on to earn her beautician’s license. In 1959, she married her lifetime partner, Emil Rasmussen....
Berna Ardelle Cooper
Jan 3, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Berna Ardelle Cooper, 97 years, 7 months, 1 week, and 2 days of Missoula, Mt passed away on Saturday January 3, 2026, at home of natural causes.
She was born on May 25,1928 in Darby, Mt to Clarence and Eva Hart. She was number 7 of 8 children and was the last of this generation including all brothers, sisters...
Nancy Catherine Gaertner
Dec 15, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Nancy Catherine (Marino) Gaertner, age 86, of Missoula passed away peacefully into the Lord’s hands at St. Patrick’s hospital the evening of December 15 surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 12, 1939, to parents Joseph and Marion Marino. When she was 9 years old, she heard God’s voice say “I love you”....
David R. Williamson
Dec 14, 2025
MISSOULA ~ David R. Williamson, age 88, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, December 14, 2025. He was born January 17, 1937, in New Haven, CT to the late Ivan and Beulah Williamson.
David graduated from Madison West High School, Madison, Wisconsin. After 2 years at Colorado College where he was a member...
Deanna Elaine Leittl
Dec 9, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Deanna E Leittl (Dee), age 85, of Missoula, Montana, found her journey to peace surrounded by family on December 9, 2025 leaving her wheelchair, pain and her other health conditions behind.
Deanna was born on December 19, 1939, in Milwaukee, WI, to Ruben and Beatrice Norton. She was married in1958 to Robert Comstock and together they had two children,...
Bradley Alan Christianson
Dec 9, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Bradley Alan Christianson, 62, of Bonner, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025.
Arrangements are under the care of Just Cremation Montana in Missoula
Deloris L. Block
Dec 4, 2025
FRENCHTOWN ~ Deloris Lue Block was born in Williams, Minnesota on April 21, 1940, to John and LuElla Block. She was the third child and first daughter. She is survived by her eldest brother John Harry Block (wife Marilyn Fauscher), brother Warren Block (wife Darlyne Barrick), younger brother Paul Karl Block, and youngest sister Jane Roxenne Western (husband William Western)....
Constance "Connie" Grace LaRue
Dec 2, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Connie LaRue, known to many as Mama Griz and known as Grandma Griz to many more, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on a snowy December 2nd morning.
Constance Grace Morse was born on February 12, 1939, in Bridger, MT to Elaine and Walter Morse. She was raised by her mother, Elaine, and Delbert Grasseschi. They lived in...
Sonja A. Cheek
Nov 28, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Sonja Tripp Cheek died at the age of 86 on November 28th, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Missoula, MT with family by her side. She was born in Deer River, MN on December 21st, 1938. She was the youngest of 7 children, being born 18 years later from the oldest sibling. In the early 1950’s, several family...
Dannie Jean Knight
Nov 28, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Dannie Jean Knight was born in Lamesa, Texas on September 07, 1926, to Sula and William Matheny. Her name was Dannie because Sue had decided no matter if it was a girl or boy, the name would be Dannie. She was adored by her parents, who apparently had a high tolerance for their adventurous, okay misbehaving, daughter. One...
Viola Marguerite Cram
Nov 13, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Viola Marguerite (McInroy) Cram, 98, of Missoula passed away Thursday November 13, 2025 at BeeHive Homes of Missoula of natural causes.
She was born on February 21, 1927 to Mary Helen (Smith) and Arthur McInroy, in Kimberly, BC, Canada. The family moved to the United States when Viola was eight months old. They settled in a little town called...
Gary Lee Risdon
Nov 10, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Gary Lee Risdon, 86, of Missoula, went to be with the Lord surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, November 10, 2025. He enjoyed reading his Bible, jigsaw puzzles, and collecting stamps, but his greatest passion was studying and translating New Testament Greek.
He was born January 6, 1939, in Denver Colorado to Herman and Ardith Risdon. He spent...
William Evan Jones
Nov 9, 2025
MISSOULA ~ William Evan Jones, 93, of Missoula, passed away Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Melody Kay Cram
Nov 1, 2025
Melody Kay Cram, 68, passed away on Saturday November 1, 2025 (All Saints Day) at Hot Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs, Montana, of natural causes.
She was born January 5, 1957, in Spokane, Washington, to Viola and Archie Cram. Her infancy was ordinary. We did not know that she was developmentally disabled until she was a toddler. But...
Ellen Lorraine Bloomgren
Oct 31, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Ellen L. Bloomgren, 96, of Missoula, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025 in Missoula. Ellen was born in Libby, Montana August 10, 1929. She was the oldest of three daughters born to Claude and Ruby (Hansberry) Norris. They have preceded her in death. Her childhood was spent in Lincoln County, Montana and five years in western Washington during...
Thomas Robert Micheletto
Oct 30, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Thomas “Tom” Robert Micheletto passed away on October 30, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born in Sidney, Montana, on August 6, 1932, to John and Anna Micheletto. Tom attended school in Sidney, and after graduating from high school, he joined the U.S. Army and proudly served in the Korean War.
Upon returning home, Tom married the...
Brent Christopher Hinds
Oct 24, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Brent Christopher Hinds, 52, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, Oct. 24, 2025 at his home. He was born on November 20, 1972 in Aurora, IL to Carl and Linda Hinds. As a young boy, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri and lived there until 2022. Growing up, Brent was very active in scouting, along with his father...
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