Obituaries

Oct 14, 2017

Obituary for Klaus H Schuhbauer

Klaus H. Schuhbauer, 77, of Missoula, passed away Saturday October 14, 2017 in his home surrounded by his family. He passed of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. He was born in Furth, Germany, on February 16, 1940 to Heinrich and Anna Schuhbauer. He grew up exploring the Black Forest in Germany and went to apprentice in...

Oct 9, 2017

Obituary for Susan Babcock

SUSAN ANN BABCOCK, 64, OF MISSOULA, PASSED AWAY ON OCTOBER 6, 2017 OF NATURAL CAUSES. SHE WAS BORN ON APRIL 3, 1953 IN MISSOULA TO DR. AND MRS. DANIEL W. BABCOCK. SHE GRADUATED FROM SENTINEL HIGH SCHOOL IN MISSOULA LETTERING IN TENNIS. THEREAFTER SHE ATTENDED THE U OF M IN MISSOULA MAJORING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION....

Oct 2, 2017

Obituary for Lucile Peggy Cavin

Lucile Peggy Cavin, passed away on Oct. 2, 2017, quietly in her sleep. Peggy had just celebrated her 104th birthday weeks earlier with her children. Lucile Vivian Cavin, known as Peggy was born on September 17, 1913 in De Smet, S. Dak. to Lena Mae and John Jepson. She was raised in Eastern Montana...

Sep 29, 2017

Obituary for James B "Jim" Barkley

James B. (Jim) Barkley, 88, of Deer Lodge, MT, passed away on 09-29-2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. He peacefully left this earth in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born November 3, 1928 in San Francisco, CA to Cpt. John B. and Pearl Barkley,...

Sep 22, 2017

Life Story for Esther May Baylor

Sep 21, 2017

Obituary for Gail Dean Pedersen

Gail Dean Pedersen, 79 of Missoula passed away at home in the company of family, after a long battle with multiple myeloma cancer. He was born to Einar and Mabel Pedersen in Hettinger, ND. At age 2 his family moved to a farm in Lewistown, MT, the family grew to a total six children...

Sep 16, 2017

Obituary for Gordon L Kirkwood

Gordon L. Kirkwood, 94, of Missoula passed away Saturday Sept 16, 2017 at Beehive Assisted Living Center of natural causes. He was born to George T. and Florence R. Kirkwood in Big Timber, MT on April 14, 1923. He was raised in Eastern Montana and served in the Army, Gordon was very proud to...

Sep 16, 2017

Obituary for Frank Rodriguez

– Frank Manuel Rodriguez, 72 years old, of Missoula passed away peacefully with family by his side at home on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. He was born on Oct. 4, 1944 in San Antonio, TX. to Miguel and Maria (Carreon) Rodriguez. In 1944 the family moved to Montana. He liked to spend time with grandkids...

Sep 15, 2017

Obituary for Karen L Virts

KAREN BAKKE VIRTS, 71, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, Sept. 15, 2017, at her home of natural causes. She was born November 30, 1945 in Missoula. Shortly after her birth, she was adopted by her loving parents, Al and Billie Bakke, whom she adored, as well as the entire Bakke family. Mom’s fondest...

Sep 7, 2017

Obituary for Elizabeth A Younger

Elizabeth (Betty) Younger, 91, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017, in Missoula MT. Betty was born in Owatonna, MN to Miles and Evelyn Krier. She was raised in Rochester MN and graduated from Mankato Teachers College. She married Garland Younger in Rochester in 1947 and taught school for the Rochester District, finishing her...

Sep 7, 2017

Obituary for Shari A Hert

Shari Ann (Younger)Hert, 42 of Missoula, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 7, 2017 at St. Patrick Hospital from an aggressive form of cancer. She was surrounded by her devoted family and friends. Shari was born February 14, 1975 in Missoula to Lyman and Marilyn Younger. Shari grew up in Missoula and graduated from Big...

Sep 6, 2017

Obituary for Leslie Clarence Linville Jr.

Les Linville, 85, passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2017 at home, of natural causes. Born in Little Rock, KY to Leslie Clarence Linville Sr. and Margaret Allie Gay, Les was the oldest of four boys. His brothers were O.C., Leroy and Bobby. He called Paris, KY home. He served bravely in the Navy...

Aug 29, 2017

Obituary for Robert Norris "Bob" Bassett

Robert “Bob” Norris Bassett passed away on his own terms August 29, 2017. Born in San Francisco, CA on April 16, 1937 Bob was the only child of Dr. Garnet and Isobel Bassett. Growing up in San Carlos Bob and his friends rode the hills on their go-karts until high school where he...

Aug 29, 2017

Obituary for Mary Esther Betson

Mary Esther Betson, 79, of Clinton, Montana passed away at home on Tuesday, August 29 of terminal cancer. Mary Esther was born on June 7, 1938, in Crawford, Nebraska to Chuck and Mary Betson. The family moved to Seeley Lake, where Mary Esther took a bus to Missoula to attend Missoula County High School....

Aug 27, 2017

Obituary for Ricki L Koch

The Missoula community lost a special lady, Ricki Louise Koch, who died at home, known as the “Christmas House”, on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Ricki was born the eldest child of four children to Emily and Robert Jacobson on July 12, 1944 in Bemidji, MN. She lived her childhood years in Tenstrike, Blackduck, and...

Aug 27, 2017

Obituary for Alice J "Jean" Cleaves

We lost a loving great grandma on August 27, 2017. Jean was the first child of Vincent & Margaret March, born in Massachusetts on July 12, 1938. She met the love of her life, Kendall F. Cleaves, while just a sophomore at Winchester High, at Girl Scout Camp. Married on June 23, 1957,...

Aug 20, 2017

Obituary for Elaine Gibson

Elaine Good Gibson, 79 of Missoula passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Elaine was born on the 6th of July, 1938 in Buhl Idaho to Donald L. Good and Ruby Charest. She moved with her family to Twin Falls where she lived for 14 years before moving with them to...

Aug 20, 2017

Obituary for Wilburn Cartwright "Will" Long

Wilburn “Will” Cartwright Long, 77 of Huson, Montana passed away peacefully on August 20, 2017. Will was born December 5, 1939 in Colbert Oklahoma. Will was surrounded by his 3 surviving children, Michael Long of Blair, NE, Kathryn Huff of Concrete, WA and Stephanie Bull of Huson, MT as well as his Grand...

Aug 12, 2017

Obituary for Beth E Gates

Beth E. Gates passed away peacefully August 12, 2017, at The Village Health Care Center in Missoula, Montana from complications of dementia. She was 93 years old. Beth was born January 9, 1924, in Jasper Alberta, Canada to Preston E. Berry and Georgena A. Berry. She lived in Jasper and went to school until...

Aug 11, 2017

Obituary for Johnny Syverson

Johnny Lee Syverson, 31, one of God’s few great creations was called home on August 11th, 2017. Johnny was the husband of Lacee Syverson. Born in Brazoria, Texas on February 18th, 1986 to David and Janice Syverson. Johnny attended elementary, junior high, and high school before graduating in 2004. Johnny was a ranch hand at...