Obituaries
Betty L. Narmore
Aug 25, 2022
Betty Narmore crossed over the Jordan to her heavenly home on August 25, 2022, after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Upon learning of this life stealing diagnosis on May 23, 2022, her reaction was to say “It’s okay. I’m gonna see Jesus soon.” Her faith in Christ is her testament of her time on this earth. She was...
Jean Rheinschmidt
Aug 21, 2022
Martha “Jean” Rheinschmidt, 95, passed away on August 21, 2022, in Missoula. She was born in Kootenai, Idaho, on October 29, 1926, and raised in Sandpoint, Idaho, the 4th youngest of 13 children. She married Bob Rheinschmidt on April 11, 1949, and had 2 children. They then moved to Missoula, MT in 1959. She worked and retired from the Missoula...
Ken Connolly
Aug 16, 2022
Ken Connolly passed away August 16, 2022 at his home in Missoula. A private family service is planned at this time. Survived by wife Lori, daughter Jody and stepdaughter Kristine (Mark), Grandkids Ashtyn, Parker, Peyton, Brenden and Karson. Several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and extended family.
Blaine E. Kendall
Aug 14, 2022
Blaine Kendall, age 87 of Lincoln, Montana, died August 14, 2022. Blaine was born in Lewiston, Utah, in 1935, to Wilford and Evelyn Glover Kendall. He was the fourth child of seven children. Blaine is survived by his wife Laura Mae of 67 years, and his sons Kirt (Kathy) and Rod (Suzie), and siblings Iva Loo Haddad, Donald Kendall, and...
Donald Ray Holman
Aug 8, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Donald Ray Holman, 73, of Missoula, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Linda Cooper
Aug 6, 2022
Our Heavenly Father called Linda Diane Cooper home on Saturday Morning, August 6, 2022, from her home in Drummond, Montana. She was born to Mary Ann (Dusty) and Gay Carter on November 4, 1949 in Missoula, Montana. Her family moved to Helena, Mt. in 1955, where she attended St. Mary’s Grade School. In 1963, her family moved back to Missoula,...
Sissy Miller
Aug 5, 2022
Vikki "Sissy" Miller passed away August 5, 2022 at her home in Missoula. Family is planning a private service at this time.
Diane Erickson
Aug 5, 2022
Diane Corlas Erickson passed away Friday, August 5th surrounded by a team of devoted caregivers at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Polson, Montana where she had resided since August, 2018. Diane was born April 8, 1945 in Missoula, MT, the third child of Roy and Irene Erickson. She attended Lowell Grade School and graduated from Sentinel High School...
Raymond Harold Smith
Aug 2, 2022
Raymond Harold Smith, born July 17, 1953 in Myrtle Point Oregon, passed away at his home in Superior, Montana on August 2, 2022. Raymond lived a very simple life with no real cares in this world. He would always tell us, "It's a beautiful day!" And reminded us that it takes "Patience and Perseverance!" Raymond was an avid reader who...
Marilyn Joy "Harris" Holgate
Aug 1, 2022
Marilyn Holgate, 80, life long resident of Missoula, MT, passed away, August 1, 2022. Marilyn was born to Ranae Bench Harris and Lucky Jack Harris, July 2, 1942, in Missoula, MT. Marilyn lived in Missoula her entire life and graduated from Missoula County High School. At age 8, she began ballet and tap and loved it from then on. Marilyn...
Marian Wood Charvat
Jul 21, 2022
Our mom, Marian Wood Charvat, passed away peacefully in her sleep, July 21, 2022 at the Rosetta House in Missoula. Marian was born in Logan, Utah on May 13, 1938 to Milton and Zelda Wood. She was number 13 of 15 children. All her siblings except, Avon Holmes, her youngest sister have predeceased her. Mom’s legacy consists of five children;...
Kendall Foster "Ken" Cleaves Jr.
Jul 13, 2022
MISSOULA ~ On July 13, 2022 we lost a loving Dad and Great Grandfather, Kendall Foster Cleaves. He was born on September 25, 1936, to Kendall “Foster” Sr. and Gertrude Cleaves in Winchester, Massachusetts. In 1957, Ken married his loving wife, Alice “Jean” March and together they moved to Missoula where he attended the Forestry program at Montana State (UM)....
Evelyn "Tommie" Wagoner
Jul 6, 2022
Clinton - Evelyn Wagoner, 95, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at home with loved ones by her side. Evelyn was born October 1, 1926 in Chaffee, Missouri to Martin and Lena (Halter) Menz. She grew up on the family farm in Caney Creek, Missouri with her four sisters, still “complaining” many years later of having to milk the cows...
Marjorie L. Frame (Trucano)
Jul 5, 2022
Marjorie Leona (Trucano) Frame passed away on July 5, 2022, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Missoula. Margie died of natural causes at age 94. Margie was born in Eastern Montana in the small community of Duncan Creek in Powder River County. Her parents, Domenic and Celestine Trucano, raised livestock and agricultural crops experiencing a rewarding, yet often challenging ranch...
Norma Pauline Eggleston (Huseby)
Jul 4, 2022
In loving memory of our mother and grandmother, Norma P Eggleston, who passed away at home of natural causes on July 4th, 2022. She was the devoted wife of Floyd Eggleston and loving mother of 7 children. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Norma was born March 5th, 1931, in Wolf Point, Mt to Norlin and...
Gary Allan Sheldon
Jul 4, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Gary Sheldon, 83, was blessed with his freedom and promoted to his eternal home on Independence Day! His earthly journey began in Culbertson, MT when he was the surprise second son born to John Christensen and Esther Waldhausen Christensen after the arrival of Larry who cost and Gary was an extra . As Gary often joked, “You...
Dorothy Ann Taberna
Jun 26, 2022
MISSOULA ~ On June 26, 2022, at the age of 91, Grandma Berna left her earthly presence to join the angels that have gone before her. She born Dorothy Ann Connally on February 17, 1931 to Nettie and Jake Connally in Gillette, Wyoming. She faced many obstacles as a child but never let it stop her from achieving the highest...
Teresa Ann Miller (Nelson)
Jun 15, 2022
Missoula ~ Teresa Ann Miller died peacefully at 91 after living at the Village Health & Rehabilitation for 3 ½ years. She was born in Frankfort Michigan to Johanna and Jacob Nelson. She graduated from Frankfort High School and attended County Normal School for one year studying to be a country school teacher. In June of 1949 she married the...
Marilyn Louise Bertschi
Jun 11, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Marilyn L. Bertschi, 61, of Missoula, passed away Saturday June 11, 2022 at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula
Tom "Tommy" Goldsby
Jun 6, 2022
Long time Missoula resident Thomas F. Goldsby, 72, died June 6, 2022 at his home with his long-time partner/wife Hollie Loftus at his side. At his request, no service will be held. Mr. Goldsby was born January 25, 1950, along with his twin Gerald R. Goldsby in Ft. Meade, Maryland to Edward and Betty Goldsby. Tommy could accomplish anything he...