Obituaries

Apr 19, 2026

MISSOULA ~ John Herman Borchert, 79 , of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, with his family by his side from natural causes.

John was born in Carson, North Dakota, to Emil Borchert and Anna (Steinley) Borchert. He grew up surrounded by a large family and carried those close bonds throughout his life.

He was preceded in death by...

Apr 17, 2026

MISSOULA ~ Helushka C. Wells, 51, of Missoula, passed away Friday, April 17, 2026.

Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.

Apr 13, 2026

MISSOULA ~ Michael ‘Mike’ Steven McDuffee of Missoula, Montana passed away on Monday, April 13th in Nashville, Tennessee. Michael was born on October 27, 1951, in Hermiston, Oregon, to Angus and Norma McDuffee. His family moved to Billings, Mt in 1963 where he was raised and attended schools, graduating from Billings Senior High School in 1969. Michael moved to Missoula...

Apr 11, 2026

HUSON ~ Richard Mark Bielawski “Rick” was born on March 4, 1971, in Arlington Heights, IL to Suan and Edward Bielawski. Rick had the pleasure of having three older siblings, Katherine, Matthew, and Theresa ready to serve as instant role models who affectionately taught “Ricky” the ways of the smart -Alec. When Rick was two, his mom remarried John Appelt,...

Apr 11, 2026

MISSOULA ~ Dorothy "Dot" Northcutt, 89, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Community Medical Center in Missoula. The family invites you to her Celebration of Life at 2:00 on April 25, 2026 at Faith Baptist Church.

Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.

Apr 1, 2026

CLINTON ~ Mary Delores Beich, 85, of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.

Mar 29, 2026

Sharon Ann (Searl) Hawley passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully, at her home on March 29, 2026.

She was born on June 4, 1948, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Kenneth and Immogene Searl.

She met her husband, Dale Eugene Hawley, while working in Boulder, Colorado, and after just two weeks of a whirlwind romance, they were engaged. They were married on July 6, 1974,...

Mar 28, 2026

MISSOULA ~ Nicholas Meiers Dresen passed away in the early hours of Saturday, March 28, 2026 in Missoula, Montana. Nicholas was born in Polson, Montana on November 5, 2003 to John Dresen and Tammi Dresen. He was the fourth of four brothers (Joseph Dresen, Ryan Dresen, and Jacob Dresen), and grew up with them in Ronan, Montana. A new half-sister,...

Mar 21, 2026

MISSOULA ~ Nora A. Horton,84, passed away March 21, 2026, at Valley Health and Rehab in Hamilton, MT.

Born November 11, 1941, in Seattle, Washington, Nora spent the last years of her life in Missoula, Montana. She was a retired long haul truck driver, for over 20 years she traveled across the United States driving with her husband. She loved dolls...

Mar 20, 2026

Darlene Ann Warren Stoltz, 88, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, with her loved ones by her side. Darlene was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on September 20, 1937, to Arthur and Viola Jo Warren. She was a blonde haired, blue-eyed beauty all her life. Her father worked on the oil rigs in South Carolina, before the family settled in...

Feb 28, 2026

MISSOULA ~ Daniel Eugene Kurzenbaum, 84, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, of natural causes.

He was born February 7, 1942 in Butte to Rudolph and Adelaide (Huotte) Kurzenbaum.

After serving in the United States Air Force, Daniel worked at Rangitsch Brothers R.V. and manufactured Home Center until he retired. He then worked and lived at the Deep Creek Shooting...

Feb 16, 2026

Feb 4, 2026

MISSOULA ~ Robert Morris Wheeler, 74, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.

Jan 24, 2026

MISSOULA ~ Marynell Faith Kliber, 93, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations/gifts be made in honor of our mother to one or both of the following causes. The University of Montana School of Fine Arts https://www.givecampus.com/campaigns/67351/donations/new?designation=billkliberendowmentforthearts& or the Missoula Children's Theatre at https:/www.mctinc.org/give/

Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial...

Jan 22, 2026

MISSOULA ~ Berton H. "Snoopy" Horton, 86, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Hope Hospice House in Missoula, Montana.

Born in 1939, Snoopy was known to everyone for his exceptional kindness, loving nature, and generous spirit. His heart was as big as Montana, a quality especially evident in his love for children; five of his...

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;...

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.

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...

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....

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...