Obituaries

Elizabeth Christina Needles

Jan 28, 2023

 

OVANDO ~ Elizabeth C. Needles of Ovando, passed away suddenly and without permission January 28, 2023. Elizabeth was born in Big Timber to William (Bill) and Isabel Dickinson, May 15, 1937. Elizabeth attended high school in Deer Lodge. Elizabeth grew up in the logging camps of Montana. Shortly after high school, she fell in love and married Woodrow (Woody)...

Gerald Edwin "Jerry" Evans

Jan 14, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ Gerald (Jerry) Edwin Evans died January 14, 2023, at home in Missoula, MT, due to complications from a brain tumor diagnosed in October. He was born in Great Falls, MT, to George and Ina Mae (Carson) Evans on July 4, 1949; second in line to brother, Charles, and ahead of little sister, Randi. They moved to Swan...

LeRoy Vernon Wolff

Jan 14, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ LeRoy Vernon Wolff, 84, of Missoula passed away on Saturday, January 14th 2023 at Community Hospital, of esophageal cancer.

He was born on July 20, 1938 in Streeter, North Dakota, to Harry and Leah Wolff. As a young boy he lived on a farm in Streeter and was educated in Streeter public schools. While he was in...

Glenn Raymond Hawkins

Jan 12, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ Glenn R. Hawkins, 80, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023. 

 

He had always been dedicated to service, either as a Veteran, his years in Law Enforcement or his service as a military contractor.

 

He is survived by three sons, Dennis, Dary (Karen), and Larry. two wonderful sisters Jeanie Penfield (Grant), Shirley...

Scott Allen Clarke

Jan 5, 2023

 

MISSOULA ~ Scott Allen Clarke, 75, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Community Medical Center. Even after being diagnosed with cancer and Parkinson’s, he showed a strong determination to fight to the end.

 

He was born May 20, 1947, in Helena, to Martin “Cookie” and Vera Clarke. He had two older siblings, Sue and...

Tara Husted

Dec 26, 2022

 

MISSOULA ~ Tara Lee Husted, 58 of Missoula joined her beloved angels on December 26, 2022. She was born August 12,1964, in Bemidji, MN to James Husted & Ricki Koch.

 

Tara moved to Missoula when she was 3 years old. She attended Hawthorne, Target Range where she decided to become an elementary teacher. She attended Hellgate, Big Sky...

June Kohler

Dec 23, 2022

MISSOULA ~ June M. Kohler, 84, of Missoula, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at The Village Health Care and Rehab in Missoula.

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

Dennis John Driscoll

Dec 19, 2022

 

FRENCHTOWN ~ Dennis lived a longer life than some and at times, had a very tumultuous life.  He was 77 years old.

Dennis served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War era on many carrier ships working as an aircraft electronic technician.  He loved doing that job.  When he returned home in November, 1968, he joined...

Gene Edward Winsor

Dec 9, 2022

 

Gene Edward Winsor, 83, of Frenchtown, MT, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at his residence.

Gene was born December 21, 1938 in Belfry, Montana to Florence and James Winsor. Following his graduation Gene enlisted in the Army where he honorably served.

On New Years Eve in 1965 Gene met the former Sandra Cummins, and in May of...

Alice Elliott

Dec 5, 2022

MISSOULA ~ Alice Marie Elliott left us on December 5, 2022 to celebrate Christmas with her Lord and Savior and her heavenly family; Jack Elliott husband; Mary and Pete Eckberg, mother and father; Sister, Ace (Red )Gallagher; brother Charles Eckberg and Jim Clark.

Our beloved has joined her two sons; Bill and Dave Elliott; her grandson Dougie Jensen and her...

Norman Jack "Norm" Peters

Nov 28, 2022

MISSOULA ~ Norman “Norm” Jack Peters 71, of Missoula, passed away on Monday, November 28th 2022 at his residence of natural causes.

He was born on November 23, 1951, in Missoula to Vern and Alice Peters. He loved playing in basketball and track in his youth and high school. He graduated from Hellgate High School in 1971.

A proud veteran...

Mary Hurlbert

Nov 13, 2022

BOZEMAN ~ Mary Jean (Rawn) Hurlbert, 98, passed away in Bozeman, MT of natural causes on November 13, 2022. Mary was born May 29, 1924 in Mott, ND to Clarence and Dorothy Rawn. She grew up in Mott with her brother and sister. Mary loved music and played trumpet in the church band and later in a dance band and...

Harriet Raymond

Nov 10, 2022

MISSOULA ~ Harriet Ida Raymond passed away suddenly. She was born on July 28, 1939 to Harry and Elizabeth (Williamson) Raymond in Missoula, MT.

Harriet attended Missoula schools and graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in Nursing. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Providence St. Patrick Hospital for 35 years before retiring.

Harriet is...

Ann Angeline DeCosmo Ward

Nov 2, 2022

 

Ann Angeline DeCosmo Ward, age 81, passed away on November 2, 2022, in Chesterfield, Virginia. She was born October 5, 1941, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Louie and Jennie DeCosmo. Ann is preceded in death by her parents, sister Mary Jane, husband Steve Paul Ward and daughter Cheryl Ann Ward.

Ann met Steve while he was in the Army in...

Gladys Ione Ladwig (Wittkopp)

Oct 27, 2022

MISSOULA ~ Mom was born on the family farm in Plymouth County, Wisconsin, on March 10, 1928, to Arno and Hazel (Clark) Wittkopp. She was raised in and around the Plymouth area until she graduated from high school. She moved to Sheboygan after high school, where she met and married Walter (Red) Ladwig. They lived in Sheboygan until 1964, when...

Richie Kay Stone

Oct 21, 2022

 

MISSOULA ~ Richie Kay Stone, 77, of Missoula, passed away on October 21, 2022 at Community Medical Center in Missoula of natural causes.

She was born October 11, 1945 in Kalispell, Montana to Richard and Annette Bain.  She attended elementary school at Evergreen and then went to Flathead County High School, graduating in 1963.  After graduation, she attended Western...

Evelyn Cherlene Haun (Christiernsson)

Oct 20, 2022

MISSOULA ~ Evelyn Cherlene Haun, 85, of Thompson Falls, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.

Peggy Lea Kelly Fonner (Wynegar)

Oct 17, 2022

MISSOULA ~ Peggy Lea Fonner, 79, of Missoula, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday, October 17, 2022. Peggy Lea Wynegar was born on December 3, 1942, in Cutbank, MT, to Charlotte Kingman (Teeple) and Theodore Wynegar. As a young girl she lived on her family farm with her two sisters in Browning, where she attended elementary...

Nancy Lee Johnson (Thomas)

Oct 14, 2022

CLINTON ~ Nancy Lee (Thomas) Johnson, 80 of Turah, MT passed away October 14, 2022. Nancy was born February 2, 1942 in La Plata, New Mexico to the late George and Bessie Thomas. Following her education, she married Henry A. Johnson. Nancy was an amazing artist & an expert in the Culinary Arts. She was preceded in death by her...

Michael Eugene Stewart

Oct 3, 2022

Michael E. Stewart was born on April 21, 1968, in Missoula, MT. After just a few months, the family moved to Running Springs, CA, where he enjoyed the first two years of his life living near his paternal grandparents. His Grandma Stewart insisted he “looked just like a little Dutch boy” with his blue eyes and blond hair. The family...