Obituaries
Marilyn Joy "Harris" Holgate
Aug 1, 2022
Marilyn Holgate, 80, life long resident of Missoula, MT, passed away, August 1, 2022. Marilyn was born to Ranae Bench Harris and Lucky Jack Harris, July 2, 1942, in Missoula, MT. Marilyn lived in Missoula her entire life and graduated from Missoula County High School. At age 8, she began ballet and tap and loved it from then on. Marilyn...
Marian Wood Charvat
Jul 21, 2022
Our mom, Marian Wood Charvat, passed away peacefully in her sleep, July 21, 2022 at the Rosetta House in Missoula. Marian was born in Logan, Utah on May 13, 1938 to Milton and Zelda Wood. She was number 13 of 15 children. All her siblings except, Avon Holmes, her youngest sister have predeceased her. Mom’s legacy consists of five children;...
Kendall Foster "Ken" Cleaves Jr.
Jul 13, 2022
MISSOULA ~ On July 13, 2022 we lost a loving Dad and Great Grandfather, Kendall Foster Cleaves. He was born on September 25, 1936, to Kendall “Foster” Sr. and Gertrude Cleaves in Winchester, Massachusetts. In 1957, Ken married his loving wife, Alice “Jean” March and together they moved to Missoula where he attended the Forestry program at Montana State (UM)....
Evelyn "Tommie" Wagoner
Jul 6, 2022
Clinton - Evelyn Wagoner, 95, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at home with loved ones by her side. Evelyn was born October 1, 1926 in Chaffee, Missouri to Martin and Lena (Halter) Menz. She grew up on the family farm in Caney Creek, Missouri with her four sisters, still “complaining” many years later of having to milk the cows...
Marjorie L. Frame (Trucano)
Jul 5, 2022
Marjorie Leona (Trucano) Frame passed away on July 5, 2022, at Edgewood Vista Memory Care in Missoula. Margie died of natural causes at age 94. Margie was born in Eastern Montana in the small community of Duncan Creek in Powder River County. Her parents, Domenic and Celestine Trucano, raised livestock and agricultural crops experiencing a rewarding, yet often challenging ranch...
Norma Pauline Eggleston (Huseby)
Jul 4, 2022
In loving memory of our mother and grandmother, Norma P Eggleston, who passed away at home of natural causes on July 4th, 2022. She was the devoted wife of Floyd Eggleston and loving mother of 7 children. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Norma was born March 5th, 1931, in Wolf Point, Mt to Norlin and...
Gary Allan Sheldon
Jul 4, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Gary Sheldon, 83, was blessed with his freedom and promoted to his eternal home on Independence Day! His earthly journey began in Culbertson, MT when he was the surprise second son born to John Christensen and Esther Waldhausen Christensen after the arrival of Larry who cost and Gary was an extra . As Gary often joked, “You...
Dorothy Ann Taberna
Jun 26, 2022
MISSOULA ~ On June 26, 2022, at the age of 91, Grandma Berna left her earthly presence to join the angels that have gone before her. She born Dorothy Ann Connally on February 17, 1931 to Nettie and Jake Connally in Gillette, Wyoming. She faced many obstacles as a child but never let it stop her from achieving the highest...
Teresa Ann Miller (Nelson)
Jun 15, 2022
Missoula ~ Teresa Ann Miller died peacefully at 91 after living at the Village Health & Rehabilitation for 3 ½ years. She was born in Frankfort Michigan to Johanna and Jacob Nelson. She graduated from Frankfort High School and attended County Normal School for one year studying to be a country school teacher. In June of 1949 she married the...
Marilyn Louise Bertschi
Jun 11, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Marilyn L. Bertschi, 61, of Missoula, passed away Saturday June 11, 2022 at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula
Tom "Tommy" Goldsby
Jun 6, 2022
Long time Missoula resident Thomas F. Goldsby, 72, died June 6, 2022 at his home with his long-time partner/wife Hollie Loftus at his side. At his request, no service will be held. Mr. Goldsby was born January 25, 1950, along with his twin Gerald R. Goldsby in Ft. Meade, Maryland to Edward and Betty Goldsby. Tommy could accomplish anything he...
Melvin Lee Moon
Jun 5, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Melvin (Mel) Lee Moon, 82, passed away in the comfort of his home of 48 years on June 5, 2022. He spent the last several years struggling with Alzheimer. Melvin was born to Doris (Jardine) and Bert Moon in Conrad, Montana on February 29, 1940. He was the oldest of three children and when his mom divorced and...
Joseph "Joe" Thelen
May 31, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Joseph R. Thelen, 84, of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at The Auberge at Missoula Valley in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Norman Lester Brovold
May 23, 2022
ALBERTON ~ Norman L. Brovold, 93, of Alberton, passed away Monday, May 23, 2022 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Dylan Alexander Saunders
May 16, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Dylan Alexander Saunders, 31, of Missoula, passed away on Monday, May 16th. He was born on April 30th, 1991, in Missoula to Steven Saunders and Lisa Saunders (Schonrock). Dylan graduated from Big Sky High School. He enjoyed mountain biking, working on cars, phones, and computers. He also enjoyed spending time outdoors; spear fishing, hunting, and snow boarding. Survivors...
Diane Kay Thompson
May 4, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Diane Kay Thompson passed away on May 4, 2022 in Missoula Montana from Multiple Myeloma. She was born February 23, 1949 in Dillon, Montana to Oliver (Smokey) and Betty Lou (Glassey) Thompson. In 1950, little sister Linda Lee Completed the family. The Thompsons moved to Butte, Montana in 1954 and she was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis that...
Frankie Jean Evanson Morrison (Smelser)
May 1, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Frankie Jean went home to Jesus on Sunday May 1st, 2022 11 days before her 90th birthday. She died peacefully at her home at Riverside Health Care in Missoula of natural causes. Born May 11, 1932 to Lonia and Rex Smelser in Sioux City, Iowa, Frankie was the fiery middle child of 6 children. The family moved around...
Floyd Edward "Ed" Heppe Jr.
Apr 30, 2022
SUPERIOR ~ Floyd E. “Ed” Heppe, Jr. 72, of Superior, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Dean Russell Klingler
Apr 20, 2022
Dean Russell Klingler passed away unexpectedly but peacefully in his sleep on the morning of April 20th, in Missoula, Montana. Born February 19, 1959 to Russell and Helen Klingler in Missoula, Montana, Dean lived in the Montana communities of Missoula, Glasgow and Harlem until the age of six when Dean’s father took a job with American International Group and Dean...
Mary Beth Beavers (Kibler)
Apr 13, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Mary Beth Beavers, 90, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at her home. Arrangements a under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
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