Obituaries

May 25, 2017

Obituary for Betty Jean Stemple

Betty Jean Stemple silently slipped into the loving arms of Jesus, her source of constant faith and strength on May 25, 2017. Betty was born in Missoula, MT the youngest daughter of Effinger A. and Maud Askins Neeley on February 26, 1919. She graduated from Missoula County High School in 1937 and the University...

May 24, 2017

Obituary for Alois John "John" Schai

Alois John Schai, 77, passed away on May 24, 2017. John was born in Butte on Jan. 6, 1940, to Alois “Louie” and Helen Anna Schai. John attended Montana State University and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. John married Barbara Lee Baker in 1964. They shared over 52 years together. John was...

May 23, 2017

Obituary for Beverly A Beich

Beverly Alice Beich, 61, from Lolo, passed away Tuesday May 23, 2017 in Missoula. Beverly was born on July 4, 1955 in Deer Lodge MT to Olivia & Theodore Evenskaas she graduated from Hellgate High school and she married Ronald Beich on April 5, 1974. Beverly's Hobbies included sewing, crocheting, reading and her family....

May 21, 2017

Life Story for Jeffrey L Ledbetter

May 14, 2017

Life Story for Margaret Bailey

May 10, 2017

Obituary for Esther Ruth Weber

God welcomed home one of his precious creations on May 10, 2017. Esther was born March 14, 1929 in Billings, Mt. and was educated there. She married Fred Weber April 18, 1948 and was willing to move often for his railroad career. She loved music, played piano and organ and other instruments for church....

May 9, 2017

Obituary for Chester L Albert

-Chester L. Albert passed away at his home after a long battle with cancer. Chet was born on Jan 10, 1929 in Watford City, N.D., however he lived his early years in Brockton and Kalispell where he enlisted in the Air Force serving until August of 1947. While visiting relatives in Watford City, NO,...

May 7, 2017

Obituary for Antonne Lee Daniels

Antonne Lee Daniels went home to join family Sunday, May 7, 2017. Tony was born to Monte Orland and Dayle Renee Burton Daniels in Hamilton, MT on November 11, 1963. He grew up believing people staged parades and waved flags for his birthday. Tony was soon joined by his beloved brother Patrick Wayne whom...

May 1, 2017

Obituary for Archie Glen Cram

Archie Glen Cram, 91, of Missoula, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017, at St. Patrick Hospital, of natural causes. He was born Jan. 23, 1926, in Almota, Washington, to Roy and Pearl Cram. He lived his younger years in eastern Washington and northern Idaho. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II....

Apr 30, 2017

Life Story for Theresa Hebert Hawkins

Apr 29, 2017

Life Story for Louise L Berry

Apr 15, 2017

Obituary for Orman E LaVoie

– Orman E. LaVoie, age 92, died early Saturday morning 4/15/17, at Village Health Care Center. Orman is a veteran of World War II. He joined the Army Airforce in June ’44. While stationed in Burma India, he logged 1,000 hours as a flight officer in the ferry command that flew supplies over the...

Apr 14, 2017

Obituary for May Sentman

-May Alvaretta Sentman, nee May A. Rock, died of natural causes on Fri. April 14, 2017 at Brookdale Senior Living Center. May was born May 7, 1923 in Miller, SD to Joseph Pardon “Don” and Bertha Rock. She graduated from St. Lawrence High School and Northern State Teachers College in Aberdeen, SD. She married William...

Apr 13, 2017

Obituary for Donna Jean Chaffee

– Donna Jean Chaffee, 86, passed away in her Arizona home on Thursday, April 13, 2017. Donna was born to Ralph and Ida Haas in Puyallup, Washington, on June 18, 1930. She graduated high school from Clarkston, Washington, and college from Washington State University. Donna worked as a medical lab technologist at St. Luke's...

Apr 13, 2017

Obituary for Harvey F Clouse

Harvey F. Clouse, 83, passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at Village Health Care Center. He dealt valiantly with a rare autoimmune condition, Wegener’s Granulomatosis. Harvey was born to Pauline and Arthur Clouse on September 19, 1933, in Windsor, Colorado. When Harvey was 3, his family moved to Kalispell, Montana. By age 5,...

Mar 30, 2017

Obituary for Esther Jane Beard

Esther Jane Beard, 71, of Missoula, passed away on March 30, 2017 at her home from natural causes. Esther was married to Robert Beard for 49 wonderful years. She enjoyed life with her family and reading . Survivors include her husband Robert Beard, son, Steven Beard, daughters; Candice Harrell and LaWanda Kuntz, as well...

Mar 29, 2017

Obituary for Gladys M Sommers

Gladys M. Sommers, 94, of East Missoula, died on March 29, 2017 at her home. She was born on Feb. 10, 1923 in Missoula to William and Ida Henderson. She graduated from Alberton High School where she excelled in Track and Basketball. Although stretching it to say she was 5’ tall, in 1938, she...

Mar 27, 2017

Obituary for Mary Rodes Leaphart Carter

Mary Rodes Leaphart Carter, 101, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at St. Patrick’s Hospital. She was born on March 5, 1916, in Missoula, Montana, to Mary Rodes Leaphart and Charles William Leaphart. When she was six months old, the family moved to Arvada, Wyoming, to try homesteading. They...

Mar 23, 2017

Obituary for Charlie R Putnam

Charlie R. Putnam, 61, went home with Jesus on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at his house in Milltown. He was born on Dec. 30, 1955, in Pennsylvania to Robert and Lucy Putnam. He served in Charlie Company 326 Engr. 101 Air Born Air Assault. He was an International Pipe Line Technician, a member of...

Mar 17, 2017

Life Story for Eva Crouch