Obituaries

Nov 23, 2016

Life Story for Joshua David Dery

Nov 20, 2016

Obituary for Bonnie Claire Williams Hennes

Bonnie Claire Williams Hennes A Strong, Loving Woman Bonnie Claire Hennes went to heaven after a courageous fight with cancer on Sunday, November 20, 2016. In accordance with her wishes, she was able to spend her last days in her home, surrounded by the family that she raised and cherished. She was born...

Nov 19, 2016

Obituary for Colbert Page Howell Sr.

– Colbert Page Howell Sr. lost his year and a half battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, surrounded by his family. A resident of Missoula since 1997, Colbert and his wife Barbara owned and managed Flying H Stables on Mullan Road. Colbert was a member of the Ancient Free and...

Nov 17, 2016

Obituary for Elizabeth Ann (Purvis) Firestien

Elizabeth Ann (Purvis) Firestien, 89, of Missoula, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2016, at Bee Hive Homes in Missoula. Elizabeth was born Dec. 3, 1926, in Galeton, Colorado. She lived most of her life in Colorado before moving to Montana in 2005. Although Elizabeth’s goal...

Oct 23, 2016

Obituary for Kurtwood Patrick Tyrell "Little Bear" Norton

Our beautiful baby boy and little bear Kurtwood 4 weeks of Missoula, gained his wings too soon on October 23rd 2016 at Community Medical Center. Kurtwood was born to Samantha Lynn Murphy and William Tyrell Norton on September 23rd 2016. Daddy: The short time I had with this beautiful boy, my...

Oct 16, 2016

Obituary for Warren "Mt Bare Paw" Hutcheson

Warren "MT Bare Paw" Hutcheson, 80, passed away Sunday, Oct. 16, 2016, in East Missoula. He was born in Missoula, oldest son to Karl and Eunice Hutcheson. Warren married Libby Freedle in 1956 and together had four children. In 1997, he married Valetta, and happily gained a stepdaughter to complete his family....

Oct 7, 2016

Obituary for Betty J. Stinson

On October 7, 2016, Betty Jo Stinson passed away of natural causes in Missoula. She was 90 years old. Betty Jo was born April 20 1926, in Malta Mt. She was the youngest of 5 children. She was raised in Malta and graduated from Malta High School in 1944. She went on to Fullerton...

Oct 7, 2016

Obituary for John Darrell Wood

John Darrell Wood, 69, of Missoula, passed away on Friday, Oct. 7, 2016, at the Village Retirement Home of natural causes. He was born on July 24, 1947, to John and Marie Wood in Townsend. He lived the majority of his life in Missoula and worked at the Bonner Mill and the Missoula Parking...

Oct 6, 2016

Obituary for Alice Gohl

– Alice Marie Gohl passed away Oct. 6, 2016, at Bee Hive Homes in Missoula at the age of 90. Alice was born Aug. 19, 1926, to Roy and Susanne (Stolz) Carman in Webb City, Missouri. Her early education was in Burke, Idaho. She graduated from high school in Bremerton, Washington. Alice married Arnold Gohl...

Oct 1, 2016

Obituary for Delores A. Beier Weston

Delores A. Beier Weston was born to Fred and Lydia Beier in Lemmon, South Dakota on July 14, 1933, the sixth of their eight children. The family later moved to Missoula, Montana where she graduated from Franklin Grade School having the same Principal as her children who also attended Franklin. At age seventeen...

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...