Obituaries
Shawn Christopher Hayes
Sep 8, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Shawn Christopher Hayes was the first-born son of Steve and Sandy Hayes, beginning his life journey on October 12, 1969 in Niagara Falls, New York. He was soon joined by his brothers Jay (Julie) and Clint (Kim). Shawn absolutely loved being a big brother, and the three boys shared a close bond, playing sports and having adventures in...
Arthur Gordon Crum
Sep 6, 2025
Arthur “Art” Crum, 89, of Missoula, Montana, passed away peacefully at home on September 6, 2025, of natural causes.
He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Grahm Crum, and his mother, Hazel (Seaman) Crum.
Born in Missoula on February 22, 1936, Art spent his entire life in the community he loved. At just 14 years old, he became the Marble...
Linda Kay Papke
Sep 5, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Linda Papke, 87, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025 at the Village Senior Residence of complications from dementia.
Linda’s roots to Montana ran deep. She was born on September 21, 1937 in San Diego, California to Russ and Delores Conkling, followed a short time later by brother, Charles. And while she was born a California girl,...
Leah Christine Hartley
Sep 3, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Leah Christine Hartley, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on September 3rd. Born in California, Leah was the beloved daughter of Deborah Hartley and the late William McCormick, and a devoted sister to her younger brother.
Leah spent her early years in Washington, where she studied early childhood development and was recognized for her outstanding work with children. Her time...
Vernon Wayne Rusk
Sep 3, 2025
SUPERIOR ~ Vernon “Vern” Wayne Rusk, 79, of Superior, Montana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, of natural causes.
Born in Colorado Springs, Colorado, on May 18, 1946, Vern’s family soon settled in Missoula, Montana, where he grew up alongside his brother Randy and sister Julie. From an early age, Vern developed a deep love for the outdoors. He...
Jeffery "Jeff" Noal Wankier
Aug 29, 2025
LOLO ~ Jeffery (Jeff) Noal Wankier, 66, the only child of Weldon and Marilyn Wankier, passed away in Missoula, Montana on August 29, 2025 due to complications following what was to have been a relatively simple robotic surgery.
Jeff grew up in Corona del Mar, CA. He was a Cub Scout and Boy Scout. He graduated from Corona del Mar High...
Ruby Ruth Roehl-Baylor
Aug 25, 2025
Ruby Ruth Roehl-Baylor peacefully entered into Heaven August 25, 2025. She was born November 12,1937 on a farm in New Leipzig, ND. She was the fourth youngest of 13 siblings. The family moved to Missoula, MT in 1945. She attended Willard Elementary and Missoula County High School (now Hellgate). Her first job was at a potato chip factory. She loved...
Sarah Anne Harmsworth
Aug 22, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Sarah Anne Harmsworth, 31, passed away on Friday, August 22nd, 2025, at her home in Missoula, Montana of alcoholism-related illness. She was born on January 13,1994 in Farmington, Utah, but moved with her parents to their property in the wilderness of northwest Montana later that year. Possibly because of those early years in the wilderness, she retained a...
Lorene "Bootsie" Pearl Rewey
Aug 14, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Lorene "Bootsie" Pearl Rewey was born to Tordy and Maxine Baldwin - Bootsie loved her mother dearly and emulated her loving, caring qualities.
Bootsie grew up in Cumberland, Virginia in a small farmhouse complete with outdoor plumbing. Her stories of childhood included "plugging" watermelons to see if they were ripe (eating it if it was, turning it over to...
Lonna Rae Knight Fox
Aug 13, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Lonna Rae Knight Fox, 74, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at her home at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation, of natural causes.
She was born on January 15, 1951, in Provo, Utah, to Ray and Dee Knight. Lonna’s childhood was filled with love and family gatherings throughout Utah. She cherished visits with her Grandma Pete,...
Joyce Caroline Baughman
Jul 30, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Joyce Carolyn Baughman (née Pickens), born on October 16, 1940, in Missoula, Montana, passed away on July 30, 2025, at St. Luke’s Extended Care in Montana. She was 84 years old.
Joyce grew up in Missoula, where she attended elementary school and later Missoula County High School. With a passion for the arts, she pursued further education at the...
George Loren Reynolds
Jul 21, 2025
George was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on August 20, 1930, to Stephen Ray Reynolds and Edna Boles Reynolds. He was the 15th of 16 children. Three of those children died as infants and 13 lived to marry and have children. George passed from this life on July 21, 2025, after a short illness while at home surrounded by his loving...
Violet May Schneider
Jul 18, 2025
KALISPELL ~ Violet May Schneider, 77, of Kalispell, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025 at her home.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Vincent "Mark" J. Markalonis
Jul 17, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Vincent J. “Mark” Markalonis, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2025 at the age of 94. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to William Joseph Markalonis and Stella Polisky Markalonis, one of four children. He attended private Catholic school, where he excelled in academics. His family relocated to a farm outside of DuBoise, PA where he graduated high...
Donald Louis Knight
Jul 13, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Donald Louis Knight, 93, of Missoula, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at his home.
He was born January 27, 1932 at his parent’s home on the Fairfield Bench. He was the 5th child of Ernest and Edith (Coyle) Knight and baby brother to Gene, Betty, Bob, and Jack. He was a good natured boy that was always up...
Christopher James Doty
Jul 8, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Chris entered into Heaven on July 8, 2025 at age 48 at his home in Missoula, Montana following an unexpected cardiac event.
He was born and raised in the Spokane Valley. He believed in the Lord from a young age. The simplest pleasures in life brought Chris great joy. He lived life to the fullest. He was a fearless,...
Darrell Lee Peoples
Jul 6, 2025
DEER LODGE ~ Darrell Lee Peoples (divorced), 69, of Deer Lodge, MT, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Missoula, MT. Darrell was born to Jodie William Peoples and Mary Magdalen Lee on December 13, 1955 in Canyonville, OR. Darrell spent many of his later years in Rochester, WA before moving to Deer Lodge, MT proceeding his death.
Darrell was known...
Cheryl E. Todd
Jul 1, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Cheryl Mangan Todd of Missoula, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 with her devoted husband Robert Todd at her side.
Cheryl lived an extraordinary life overflowing with love, family and devotion. Cheryl was born on November 29th,1947 to the late Patrick Vernon and Elsie Margaret Mangan. She had a twin sister Charlene Mangan Smith (Terry)...
Gary Ray Ropp
Jul 1, 2025
LOLO ~ Gary Ray Ropp, 90, of Lolo passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 in his home he lived in for 40 years.
He was born on June 10, 1935 in Pingree, Idaho to Charles and Alta Ropp. He was raised in St. Maries Idaho until his father passed away when he was eight. Shortly after they moved to Spokane valley...
James Lyle Cline
Jun 19, 2025
FLORENCE ~ In loving memory of our dad – James Lyle Cline, 73, died unexpectedly and much too soon on June 19th, 2025. He was born January 18th, 1952 to James H. Cline and Ina Mae (Kuhlman) Cline in Durango, Colorado. Dad spent his childhood trailing sheep in the Colorado mountains with his family. He graduated from Dolores High School...
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