Obituaries

Sep 29, 2016

Obituary for David Christian Marzialo

David Christian Marzialo died peacefully at his home in Missoula, Montana on September 29, 2016. He was born on December 25, 1946 in Boston, Massachusetts, the first child of Dr. Nicholas and Mary H. Marzialo. He grew up in central Connecticut, graduating from Marianapolis Preparatory School in 1964, and then attending St. Francis College...

Sep 21, 2016

Obituary for Fred Joseph Fortune

Fred Joseph Fortune, 80, passed away peacefully at his home in Missoula, surrounded by his family on Sept. 21, 2016. Fred was born on February 27, 1936 to William and Cecilia Fortune in Hamilton. He spent his childhood in Butte and Maxville before settling in Missoula. He attended St Anthony’s grade school and Missoula...

Sep 19, 2016

Obituary for Carol Joyce Boyd

Carol Joyce Boyd gave unconditional love and caring to those that she touched in this world. She gave without expectation of anything in return leading an extraordinary life of courage. Her unrelenting generosity was so sincere and pure that her single acts of kindness changed lives forever. Carol came to us on Dec. 4,...

Sep 11, 2016

Life Story for Paul "Brownie" Young

Sep 9, 2016

Obituary for Bill Wimett

A Life Well Lived Our beloved father, husband and friend Bill Wimett passed away early Friday morning September 9th. Any who had the opportunity to know Bill would agree he was a man of incredible character, strength and devotion. He was devoted to caring for his beautiful wife Lucille who battled and eventually succumbed to...

Sep 6, 2016

Obituary for William St. John

William Clifford St. John of Missoula died on September the 6th 2016 at St. Patrick hospital. He was 85. Bill was born on July 10th, 1931 in Billings to Dora and William St. John of Custer. He was the youngest of three children, the oldest being his brother Bud, then his sister Mildred. He...

Sep 5, 2016

Obituary for Monica Ann Harris Weisal

Monica Ann Harris Weisul, whose adventurous spirit took her from the offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico to a long career in health care and service in the Louisiana State Legislature, passed away from injuries sustained in a fall at home in Missoula on Sept. 5, 2016. She was 58. Monica...

Sep 4, 2016

Obituary for Robert Charles "Rob" Tripp

Robert (Robbie) Charles Tripp “In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:16 These words describe well Robert Charles Tripp, age 54, who died too young in an accident on Sunday September 4, 2016,...

Aug 31, 2016

Life Story for Russell Lee Brown

Aug 31, 2016

Obituary for Elmer Schafer

Elmer Schafer went home to be with his Lord on August 31, 2016. He died in his home, after an extended illness, surrounded by his loving family. Elmer was born on July 1, 1932 on the Schafer homestead, near New Leipzig, ND to Karl and Philipina Schafer. He met his wife, and the love of...

Aug 27, 2016

Obituary for Alzada Aldine "Zada" Emerson

Zada Emerson 88, of Missoula passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2016 in Hilda’s Room at Community Hospital, holding her youngest daughter Michelle’s hand. She was born May 28, 1928 in Garrison North Dakota to William and Lottie (Moxness) Hill. She was an extremely intelligent, spunky woman. All who knew her respected her...

Aug 19, 2016

Obituary for Georgette Gerlach

Georgette Gerlach, 71, of Missoula, passed away on August 19, 2016 from a brief illness. Georgette was born on June 20, 1945 in Missoula to George R. and Lillie Mae (Archer) Juhnke. She attended the Grass Valley School, Frenchtown High School and the Missoula Business College. On March 4, 1977 she married John W. “Bill”...

Aug 13, 2016

Obituary for Eugene J. Matelich

– Eugene J. Matelich died suddenly of natural causes at his home Saturday, Aug. 13, 2016. He was born April 24, 1926, in Anaconda to Louis and Mary Matelich. He recently celebrated his 90th birthday with his beloved family. Known as "Pops" by family and friends, his sincere love, kindness and humor will be...

Aug 10, 2016

Life Story for Helen Rollins

Aug 9, 2016

Life Story for Gene F. Nelson

Aug 9, 2016

Obituary for Sharon M. O'Bannan

Sharon Marie O'Bannan, 62, passed away at home on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016. She was born on Jan. 22, 1954, to Dan and Joanne O'Bannan in Missoula. She grew up in many places around Montana and spent 13 years in Germany with her family but has always called Missoula her home. Sharon was a...

Aug 2, 2016

Obituary for Grace S. Cline

Grace Marie (Seibert) Cline—known to many as Grandma Grace—of Frenchtown was called home to be with the Lord Tuesday, Aug. 2, surrounded by those she cherished most, her family. Born Aug. 5, 1929, to Herbert and Helen Seibert, Grace jokingly claimed responsibility for the Great Depression. Though she called herself a “Depression Baby,” she...

Jul 31, 2016

Life Story for Paul Mason Thompson

Jul 27, 2016

Obituary for William Bland

William "Bill" Bland, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, in the home he built for his family, after a long battle with cancer. He was born April 7, 1930, to William and Leora Bland in Wabash, Indiana, where he attended school and worked to help provide for his family. He married Mary Louise Hillstad...

Jul 25, 2016

Obituary for Dean Logan Parker

– An invitation is extended to all family and friends for the celebration of life of Dean Logan Parker. If you would like to share this day of remembrance with us, the service will be held at Sunset Memorial, 7405 Mullan Road at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 29. Dean passed away Saturday, July...