Obituaries
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...
Delbert Alvin Krum
May 18, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Delbert Alvin Krum, 88, of Missoula, passed away Monday, May 18, 2026 at BeeHive Homes of Missoula.
Delbert was born January 14, 1938 in Bridger, Montana to Andrew and Anna (Hergenrider) Krum. He was the 5th of 10 children. Delbert was only 2 pounds when he was born, so a dresser drawer was his first crib.
He started school in...
Robert "Bob Brookshire
May 17, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Robert “Bob” Brookshire was born in Salida, Colorado on August 21, 1935, to Logan and Dawn Brookshire. He passed away on May 17, 2026. Bob graduated from Salida, Colorado High School in 1953. He attended college at Colorado State University and Western State University on Basketball Scholarships. He graduated with a BA in Physical Education. Following graduation, he...
Tamara "Tammi" Susanne Dresen
May 17, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Tamara Susanne (Johnson) Dresen “Tammi” was born March 27, 1974 in Eureka, California to Dave and Patricia Johnson. She passed away at the age of 52 on Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:51pm in Missoula, Montana of medical complications. In June of 1977, her parents decided to move with her and her sister Debbie to Helena, Montana and...
Helen Louise Yarnall
May 16, 2026
ALBERTON ~ Helen Louise Yarnall, age 87, passed away peacefully around noon on May 16, 2026, at the Family Ranch surrounded by her husband, children and their spouses, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Helen was born in Superior, Montana, on February 11, 1939, and was raised at the Family Ranch, originally homesteaded by her grandfather in the early 1900s. The ranch remained...
Marjorie F. Kautzman
May 13, 2026
MISSOULA ~
Marjorie Lee Floyd Kautzman was born on October 24, 1925, in Butte, Montana to Opal Marguerite Bernier Floyd and Robert Lee Floyd. Her parents were also born in Butte. She joined her older sister, Dorothy, and later her little sister, Virginia, completed the family. Margie was very close to her sisters all her life and Ginny was her best...
Dyllan Joel Johnson
May 10, 2026
With shattered hearts and endless love, we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Dyllan Johnson at the age of 26. Though his time here was far too short, the life Dyllan lived was full of meaning, passion, adventure, and a love so genuine that it touched every person lucky enough to know him.
Dyllan was the kind of soul you...
Tadd Richard Fuhrman
May 5, 2026
Tadd Richard Fuhrman, 45, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in Townsend, Montana.
Tadd was born on July 26, 1980, in Glasgow to Richard and Judy Fuhrman. He was the middle child of six children. As a baby, Tadd was so chunky that he lovingly earned the nickname “Bubba,” a name that stayed with him throughout his life...
Carolyn Grace Coverdell
Apr 23, 2026
MISSOULA ~ Carolyn Grace Coverdell, 79, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
John H. Borchert
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...
Helushka Carlisle Wells
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.
Fay Lois Norton
Apr 14, 2026
Fay Lois Dawson was born on November 22nd, 1932, to Gertrude/Gertie (Lutzenhiser) and Raymond Walter Dawson in Ellensburg, Washington. She lived her long life the way she did everything else—full of grit, humor, faith, and a whole lot of sass right up to the end. Fay passed away peacefully on April 14th, 2026, in Tooele, Utah. She was 93.
As a...
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