Obituaries
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,...
Esther H Frey
Jan 27, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Esther H. Frey, 93, of Missoula, passed away Monday January 27, 2025 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
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...
William Edward Brown
Jan 8, 2025
Bill Brown passed away at home Wednesday, January 8, 2025, of natural causes at the age of 100 years.
Born September 8, 1924, on a farm near Belfry Montana, Bill was the second of 5 children to Matt and Hazel Brown. He attended Bostic Country School, Belfry Elementary and High Schools, and graduated from Bridger High School in 1942. He then...
Brandy Lynn Cochrell
Jan 1, 2025
MISSOULA ~ Brandy Lynn Cochrell, 38, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at home with her loving mother Anita Fenlon and father George Milford.
She is survived by her mother and father; three children, Trenton, Shaylen and Hunter; one brother, Jeffery Houghes and multiple friends and family members.
Her hobbies were fishing, hunting and camping with her mother and father....
Pamela B Nybo
Dec 28, 2024
MISSOULA ~ Pamela Babcock Nybo, 79, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at Community Medical Center in Missoula of natural causes.
Pam was born July 28, 1945 in Missoula to Dr. Daniel W. and June Babcock. As a young girl, she rode horses with her friends and was a thespian at Sentinel High School. She attended the University of...
Delores Renz
Dec 24, 2024
MISSOULA ~ Delores Renz went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.
She was born July 18, 1935 in Beulah, North Dakota and lived on a farm with her parents and 5 sisters.
While working in a café in Beulah, she met her husband. They were married in 1955 and moved to Missoula,...
Betty Jean Norton
Dec 20, 2024
VICTOR ~ October 10, 1938 may have seemed like a normal, mundane day to many. Sure, there was some exciting headlines: The Yankees beat the Cubs and won their 7th World Series, Merrill got a Hole-in-One, and German troops advanced and occupied the Sudeten Region of Czechoslovakia. In Wibaux, MT, however, one of the greatest events of the century was...
Clifford Duane Quale
Dec 8, 2024
MISSOULA ~ Clifford Duane Quale, 79, of Missoula, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024 at his home.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Wilma Mae Meacham
Dec 7, 2024
MISSOULA ~ Wilma Mae Meacham, 93, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Mountain Pine Assisted Living in Stevensville.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Hans Robert Zuuring
Dec 1, 2024
MISSOULA ~ Dr. Hans Robert Zuuring passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday December 1, 2024 at the age of 82, surrounded by his loving wife and sons. Hans was Born on August 21, 1942 in The Hague, Netherlands to John and Giovanna (Haarlem) Zuuring, and immigrated to Canada in 1953. Hans earned a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Doris Ann Graybeal
Nov 10, 2024
MISSOULA ~ Doris Ann Graybeal, 75, of Missoula, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Village Health and Rehabilitation in Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Willis M. Wittig, Jr.
Nov 5, 2024
KALISPELL ~ On November 5, 2024, Willis M. Wittig Jr. made his final journey to be with his beloved wife, Dorothy, and the Lord.
Willis, lovingly known as “Bill,” “Dad,” and “Poppa,” was born on July 15, 1935, in Bismarck, ND, not far from the Capitol building.
He had many adventures in his life. He spent much of his youth working on...
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