Obituaries
Michael David Alexander
Jul 13, 2026
On Monday, July 13, 2026, Michael Alexander passed away unexpectedly in Windsor, North Carolina.
He was born in Aurora, Colorado on January 14, 1955, to Leonard and Mary (Moffat) Alexander. He was the oldest of three boys. His father served in the US Air Force which caused them to move frequently. (Philippines, Germany and several places in the United States.) His...
Linda Hill Sadler
Oct 16, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Linda Jeanne Hill Sadler lived a life rich in education, service, faith, friendship and flowers.
Linda was born June 22, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the Rev. Paul Deane Hill and Alice Augusta Woodson-Hill. She passed away on October 16, 2026, surrounded in love by her family.
She spent her formative years in Yakima, Washington, on the family orchards and...
Barbara Caroline Beardsley
Oct 15, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Barbara Caroline Beardsley, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
Barb was born April 24, 1939 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Loren and Caroline (Schmidt) Wood. She grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1957. Following high school, Barbara began working at Northwestern Bell Telephone...
Emily Rose Willig
Oct 7, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Emily Rose Willig, 33, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Terry Michael Case
Oct 6, 2026
HUSON ~ Terry Michael Case, 81, of Huson, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026.
He was born September 24, 1945 in Lewistown, Montana to Maxson O. and Arline R. (Barger) Case.
As a young man, he grew up in many places, as his father was in the military. Terry graduated high school in Washington and from there, he returned to Missoula to...
Mary Ellen Watson
Oct 5, 2026
MISSOULA ~ It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Mary Ellen Toms Watson. Mary was a dearly beloved daughter, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother to a very large family. Mary passed away peacefully in early October, 2026. She had the support of loving caregivers and her family by her side during the last few...
"Fred" Howard Frederick Woods, Jr.
Oct 2, 2026
“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” ~ 1 Corinthians 13:7
Howard Frederick Woods Jr.
MISSOULA ~ Howard Frederick “Fred” Woods Jr., 68, of Missoula, passed away Friday, October 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He is now with his Lord and Savior.
Fred was born on December 25, 1957, in Lewistown, Montana,...
Dee Ann Phillips
Sep 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Dee Ann Phillips "Dee Dee" - Multiverse Best Mom
December 6, 1947 – September 22, 2026
On the morning of Tuesday, September 22, 2026, our mother was welcomed to heaven and promoted to an angel with a heart of wings. Dee Ann Phillips passed away peacefully in Montana, the place she loved, doing what she loved: creating art,...
Richard D. Bush
Jul 30, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Richard D. Bush, 83, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Richard was born on June 12, 1943, in Inglewood, California. When he was seven years old, his family moved to Torrance, California, where he spent much of his youth.
On December 5, 1964, Richard went on his first date with 17-year-old Donna Alldis, the woman who would become...
Calvin James Dobbins
Jul 29, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Calvin James Dobbins, 63, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Betty Jean Gore
Jul 21, 2026
SPOKANE VALLEY, WA ~ Betty Jean Gore (Vicki) died of old age and was received by her savior on July 21, 2026 at the age of 97. Vicki resided in Spokane Valley, WA at the time of death, but lived most of her life in Missoula, MT, and then several years in Arvada, CO. Vicki was born to George Ellis...
Timothy A. Gaertner
Jul 19, 2026
“And his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.” — Exodus 17:12
MISSOULA ~ Timothy Aloysius Gaertner, 88, of Missoula, passed away peacefully and comfortably at Hope Hospice Center in the early morning hours of July 19, 2026. He is now reunited with his beloved wife, Nancy, and rests with his Lord and Savior in heaven.
Tim was born...
Arthur Douglas Moran
Jul 12, 2026
Missoula - Doug Moran passed away on July 12, 2026, after more than five months of illness. He was deeply loved by his family and friends and is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior.
Doug was born on March 29, 1936 in Malta, Montana to Matthew and Margaret Moran, who have preceded him in death. He comes from...
Gloria Jean Becker
Jul 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Gloria Jean Becker
August 3, 1951 – July 9, 2026
Today, Heaven welcomed a beautiful new angel.
Gloria Jean Becker was a collector of treasured memories and a woman whose unwavering strength, kindness, and unconditional love touched everyone who knew her. She was a fierce, compassionate, and devoted mother, sister, aunt, and friend.
She was especially dedicated to her beloved...
Kathy Marie Haines Munson
Jul 4, 2026
MISSOULA ~
With the sounds of the 4th of July fireworks in the background, Kathy Marie Haines Munson began her journey to the next world at her home in Missoula, MT. She was born on March 18, 1956 to her parents Mary Miles and Jerry Haines. She was the baby of their family, joining her older brothers Mike and as family...
Jacqueline Ann Johnson
Jul 1, 2026
FLORENCE ~ Jacqueline Ann Johnson, 90, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Norman Dean Erickson
Jun 5, 2026
SEELEY LAKE ~ Norman Dean Erickson, 92, of Seeley Lake, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Ciro John Bagliazo, Jr.
Jun 4, 2026
Ciro John Bagliazo, Jr., affectionately known as "Jerry," passed away on June 4, 2026, in Bonner, Montana. Born on April 1, 1951, in San Pedro, he was a dedicated and hardworking individual whose life journey reflected both determination and family devotion.
Jerry graduated from Lasuen High School in 1969, after which he contributed significantly to the family legacy by working at...
Melvin Eugene Christensen
May 29, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Melvin Christensen was born on December 15, 1964, to Kenneth Christensen and Beverly Dorn. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 29, 2026.
For more than 35 years, Melvin worked for Brady and Cindy Nelson through AAA Construction. The Christensen family considered Brady, Cindy, and their children Lewis, Luke, and Brady Jr. to be family. Melvin was...
Dennis Lloyd Klemp
May 22, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Dennis Lloyd Klemp, 85, of Missoula, passed away at home on Friday, May 22, 2026 after a very brief illness while listening to hymns that he loved so well and is now in the arms of his Lord and Savior.
Denny was born on July 22, 1940 in Wausau, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Violet (Wagner) Klemp. He was the...
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