Obituaries

Iona Darlene Novakovitch Lindquist

Iona Darlene Novakovitch Lindquist

Sep 27, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ Iona Darlene Novakovitch Rodriguez Lindquist, 74, of Missoula, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

She was born on August 16, 1949 in Missoula to John and Elma (Ulrich) Novakovitch.  She ended up dropping out of high school to help her mother raise her three younger siblings, but later went back to high school to...

Frances Anthony Wartenbee

Frances Anthony Wartenbee

Sep 23, 2023

 

 

MISSOULA ~ Frances A. Wartenbee, 83, of Missoula, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Born February 17, 1940 in Whitefish, Montana to Michael and Elizabeth (Hauck) Hoerner, she was the tenth of thirteen children.

She married Melvin Wartenbee on September 7, 1963 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The couple lived in Milltown until 2016 when they moved into...

Ruth Alice Scott

Ruth Alice Scott

Sep 19, 2023

 

KALISPELL ~ Ruth Alice Scott, 98, died September 19, 2023 at home in Kalispell.  She was born on February 13, 1925 to Pearl and Clark Mellinger in North Lima, Ohio. She graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Youngstown with high honors. Growing up she became an accomplished pianist and vocalist. She began studying organ as a young adult...

James "Jim" Pickens

James "Jim" Pickens

Sep 15, 2023

 

James "Jim" W. Pickens, age 88, passed away peacefully on September 15th, 2023, at home surrounded by his wife of 68 years and 3 children.

 

Jim was born on August 3rd, 1935, to Basil and Leah Pickens in Missoula, Montana. This is where he resided throughout his life attending Willard Grade School and Missoula County High School. It...

Doris Ethel Gruver

Doris Ethel Gruver

Aug 27, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ Doris Gruver, age 95, the fifth of six children of Herbert and Mable Voyles, was born November 18th, 1927 in Fairmont, Minnesota. She entered heaven August, 27th, 2023 at her retirement home, Village Senior Residence in Missoula, MT.

Gerald, her husband of 52 years passed away in 1996. She met him in high school, and they were...

Deborah Lynn Brazington

Deborah Lynn Brazington

Aug 3, 2023

MISSOULA ~ Deborah L. Brazington, 60, of Missoula passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023 at her home.

Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.

Jacqueline Daniel

Jacqueline Daniel

Aug 1, 2023

 

Jacqueline “Jacquie” Daniel

Jacqueline Cora Daniel, 93, of Missoula passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31st at Beehive Homes. She was born Dec. 6, 1929, in Lovell, WY. to Willis and Eva (French) Hill. She grew up in Gt. Falls and attended high school at Florence-Carlton.

On July 13, 1945, she eloped with James D. “Jim” Daniel, and was...

George Randolph Gaier

George Randolph Gaier

Jul 23, 2023

MISSOULA ~ George R. Gaier, 74, of Missoula, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.

Blaine E. Bloomgren

Blaine E. Bloomgren

Jul 5, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ Blaine E. Bloomgren, 95, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at The Auberge At Missoula Valley in Missoula.

Blaine was born at home on the family farm in Springvale, Minnesota August 2, 1927.  He was one of five children of Alvin and Helga (Sodergren) Bloomgren, three older brothers and one younger sister.  They have all...

Charles "Ray" Raymond Doty

Charles "Ray" Raymond Doty

Jun 30, 2023

Our family's loving Patriarch Charles "Ray" Doty passed away from natural causes June 30, 2023 at Village Health Care. Dad was born February 25, 1930 in Willow Creek MT. He lived in Butte until he was 7, then moved to Missoula with his parents Virgil G. & Ethel (Walbert) Doty.  He graduated from Missoula County High School in 1948. On...

Carol Darlene Wells

Carol Darlene Wells

Jun 21, 2023

LINCOLN ~ Carol Darlene Wells, 84 years old, of Lincoln MT, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 7:15 p.m.

Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Katherine and Delos Wells, two sisters, Pat Hutsell and Joyce Wells, and two brothers, Richard and Merle Wells.

Carol is survived by two sisters, Myrna Wells and Phyllis...

Raymond George Otto

Raymond George Otto

Jun 10, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Raymond George Otto, a beloved father, grandfather, Vietnam veteran, and avid sports enthusiast. Raymond left this world on June 10, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and cherished memories.

 

Born in 1949, Raymond dedicated his life to his family, his country, and his...

Auline Stahl

Auline Stahl

May 11, 2023

 

Auline Tuckett Stahl, passed away peacefully, at Beehive Homes in Missoula, Montana on Thursday, May 11, 2023.  Auline was a lifelong resident of the Missoula Valley and was 96 years of age at the time of her passing.

Auline Tuckett was born on August 7, 1926, in Saint Anthony, Idaho.  She was the 9th child of 10 children to...

Timothy Vest

Timothy Vest

May 10, 2023

Timothy R. Vest, passed away Wednesday May 10, 2023.  arrangements are being made for a memorial service by the family sometime this summer/Fall.  More information will follow.

Shirley Jean Cabot

Shirley Jean Cabot

May 6, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ Shirley Jean Cabot, age 77, of Missoula passed away peacefully on May 6th, 2023 with loved ones by her side at St. Patrick's Hospital. She died from sepsis complicated by heart failure and dementia. During her recent stay in the hospital, she was visited and encircled by family and friends.

Shirley was born on January 29th,...

Dolores Ann Lehman

Dolores Ann Lehman

May 4, 2023

 

Dolores Ann Lehman (Petersen) 09/15/1938 - 05/04/2023

Dolores "Baby Ann" Lehman (Petersen) was born September 15, 1938 in Missoula, MT to Roscoe and Sarah Petersen. She was the youngest of 13 children. She grew up in Cyr, MT and took the train to school in Alberton until she graduated. Throughout her childhood she enjoyed spending time with her siblings...

Joseph "Joey" Malachi Thompson

Joseph "Joey" Malachi Thompson

May 3, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ Joseph aka "Joey" Thompson left this world April 2023.

 

Joey was born June, 25th 2004 in Helena, MT to his parents Roger and Debbie Thompson.

 

He is survived by his mother, Debbie Thompson, brother and best friend, Anthony Brazington, sister, Tiffany Brown, sister, Jenelle Inghram, loving niece and nephews, Bella Brown, Jaxon Foutz, and Alexander...

Charles "Lindy" Myers

Charles "Lindy" Myers

May 1, 2023

 

“The Lord saw that he was tired” and called Charles Lindberg (Lindy) Myers home, the evening of May 1st, 2023. Father, Grandfather, friend, Local Iron Worker, bridge builder extraordinaire, we were all so grateful to have had him with us for over 95 years.

Lindy Myers was born December 23th, 1927 shortly after the famous flight of Charles Lindbergh,...

Lisa Krum

Lisa Krum

Apr 25, 2023

 



MISSOULA ~ Lisa Krum, 78, of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at her home.

Born May 3, 1944 in Spielberg, Germany to Adolf and Freida (Werner) Mosner, she married Delbert Krum on August 20, 1983 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  He survives.

Also surviving are one son, Scott Walter of Salt Lake City, Utah and three grandchildren,...

Larry Wayne Jones

Larry Wayne Jones

Apr 24, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ Larry Jones passed away at his home on April 24th with his family by his side.  Larry was born on April 19, 1949 to John and Henrietta

 (Jerry) Jones in Baltimore City, Maryland. He attended grade school and high school in Glen Burnie, Maryland. 

 

After spending one year at the University of Maryland, Larry chose...