Obituaries
Phyllis Ione Fite
Apr 3, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Phyllis Ione Mossberg Fite, 91, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2025 in Missoula.
She was born May 5, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Eugene and Anna (Johnson) Mossberg.
She moved to Missoula, Montana when she was eight years old. She went to grade school at Willard School and then graduated from Missoula County High School (now Hellgate High...
Shane Allan Wekkin
Apr 1, 2025
Shane Wekkin, a cherished member of his family and community, passed away on April 1, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on February 17, 1963, Shane spent his life creating remarkable friendships and developing a profound love for golf, a passion that brought him so much joy.
Shane was deeply respected and admired for his warm heart and support for...
LouGene Gravatt
Apr 1, 2025
MISSOULA ~ LouGene Gravatt, 94, of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at her home.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Darla Jo Burnham
Mar 30, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Darla Jo Burnham, 67, passed away at her home in Missoula, MT on March 29, 2025.
Darla was born on October 22, 1957 to Joe and Marian Burnham. She grew up in Missoula and Frenchtown areas and she went to school in both areas. Loved to learn, got excellent grades, and was a cheerleader in Frenchtown until she moved...
Joseph Everette Howard
Mar 22, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Joseph Everett “Kokomoe” Howard, 51, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Joey entered this world on January 21, 1974 to Sharon Lee Hendrickson and Everett Thomas Howard. He attended Big Sky High School, where he played basketball and football. He then obtained his master’s degree in accounting from the University of Montana.
Joey loved playing and watching sports. ...
Stanley Rasmussen
Mar 5, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Stanley Rasmussen, 91, of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday March 5, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital. Stan was born on June 8, 1933, in Alberton, to Mary Webster Rasmussen and Robert Rasmussen. He joined older brothers George and John, and sister Joyce. In 1935, the family moved to Missoula where Stan’s younger brothers David, Emil and Roger were...
Dena Ann Pamin
Feb 27, 2025
CLINTON ~ Dena Ann Pamin 78 of Clinton, MT. walked into the light on Thursday Feb 27, 2025 at Providence hospital, after a long-fought battle with Cancer.
She was Born February 10, 1947 in Hamilton as the 10th of 12 children to Roy and Lucy Bennett) Wall. As a young girl she worked on a family sugar beet farm in Hamilton...
Sierra Rose Brandt-Getschman
Feb 22, 2025
MISSOULA ~ It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sierra, who left this world unexpectedly and far too soon on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the age of 26. A beloved daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, aunt, and friend, Sierra had a tender, giving heart that knew no bounds and a gentle, caring, empathetic soul overflowing...
Jane Collins
Feb 22, 2025
NASHVILLE ~ Dr. Mary Jane Collins died peacefully at her home in Nashville, TN, on February 22, 2025, with family by her side. She was born October 17, 1940, in Miami, FL, as the second of two daughters to William Spence Collins and Gracie Lee (Starling) Collins. Due to her father’s military service, Jane grew up all over the United...
Rowena May Holley
Feb 22, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Rowena May Holley, 93, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Patricia Ann Higgins
Feb 16, 2025
SEELEY LAKE ~ Patricia Ann Higgins, 87, of Seeley Lake, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025 at her home.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Steven John Goodman
Feb 13, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Steven J. Goodman, 65, of Missoula, passed away quietly at home on February 13, 2025.
Steve was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on March 5, 1959 to Robyn and Beverly Goodman, but spent most of his life in Missoula.
He graduated from Sentinel High School in 1977, and after a few short jobs, went to work at The Depot restaurant where...
Robert Richard Beard
Feb 12, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Robert Richard Beard, 82, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 of natural causes at his home.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Esther and one granddaughter, Rebecca.
He is survived by three children, Candice (Dennis) Harrell and Steven (Erin) Beard, both of Missoula and LaWanda (Richard) Kuntz of Helena; nine grandchildren; five great...
Peter N. Drakos
Feb 9, 2025
MISSOULA ~ On February 9, 2025, Peter Drakos, 47, of Missoula, Montana passed away after a long battle with Spinocerebellar Ataxia. Peter was born in Missoula Montana on May 10, 1977, to Jim and Teresa Drakos of Butte and Miles City, Montana.
Peter spent his childhood fishing with his cousin, dad, and grandfather. He roamed El-Mar Estates by bike with his...
Laurie Jo Hoehn
Feb 3, 2025
NAMPA, IDAHO ~ It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Laurie Jo Hoehn (née Holben), 63 years of age born in Dunkirk, New York on May 5th, 1961, to William and Louise Holben, where she joined older siblings Judy and William (Bill) at their home in Angola, New York.
She and her family enjoyed annual trips to...
Jack E. Buchanan
Feb 1, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Jack Edmund Buchanan Jr., 66, of Missoula, passed away on Saturday, February 1st, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital, surrounded by family and friends, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Jack was born May 1st, 1958, in Lakewood, Ohio to Marilyn and Jack Buchanan. He grew up playing football, baseball, and enjoyed many sports. He went to the Episcopal Academy,...
D. June Hackman
Jan 21, 2025
MISSOULA ~ D. June Hackman, 95, of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at her home.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Diana Orlene Neumiller
Jan 14, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Diana Orlene Neumiller, our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at home after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was surrounded by her family.
She was born August 23, 1940 in St. Ignatius, MT to Orville and Catherine Slenes. She is a member of the Confederated Salish and KootenaiTribes. She moved to Anaconda...
Caryl Louise Klein
Jan 10, 2025
ROSEVILLE, CA ~ Caryl Louise Klein, 86, formerly of Missoula, passed away Friday, January 10, 2025 in Roseville, California.
Caryl was born in Spokane, Washington to Cary and Louise Heth on November 21, 1938. She attended the University of Idaho where she met the love of her life, Douglas Klein, on a blind date, and later married on August 29, 1959.
A...
Thelma M. Baker
Jan 8, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Thelma Marguerite (Bell) Baker, 92, of Missoula passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025. Thelma was born October 15, 1932, in Helena, Montana. She spent her early years in Three Forks before moving to Missoula. She attended Roosevelt Grade School and graduated from Missoula County High School, and St. Patrick’s School of Nursing. Thelma was employed as a nurse...
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