Obituaries
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.
Lester Donald Tabish
Apr 12, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Heaven peacefully welcomed Lester D. Tabish on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at the age of 95. Born on January 16, 1927, in Missoula, Montana to Joseph and Sadie Tabish, Lester was one of eight children. He attended Missoula County High School and during World War II, worked on his family large truck farm. Lester married his high school...
Deborah Lorraine Kuntz (Birch)
Mar 31, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Deborah Lorraine Kuntz, 64, of Missoula, Montana passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Providence Saint Patrick Hospital, surrounded by family. She was born on June 18, 1957 in Glendive Montana to Jack and Beatrice Birch, where she grew up with her brother Mike. She attended Dawson County high school where she participated in jazz band. She...
Roy Carl Miller Jr.
Mar 26, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Roy C Miller Jr (Butch/RC), 76, of Missoula left this earth to be with our Lord Saturday, March 26, 2022. His passing was peaceful after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s and kidney disease just as he wished, at home, in his bed. He was born September 30, 1945 in Missoula to Roy and Pauline (Thomas) Miller, both...
Raymond L. Cannon
Mar 24, 2022
MISSOULA ~ Raymond L. Cannon, 56, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory in Missoula.
Mark Stuart Taishoff
Mar 22, 2022
Mark S. Taishoff passed away at home alongside those who loved him, on March 22nd, 2022, while bravely battling glioblastoma. He was born on April 25th, 1954, in Boston, MA, the son of the late Pearl and Joseph Taishoff, and the devoted brother of the late Sue Taishoff. Mark was raised in Massachusetts and developed an enduring affinity for the...
Archie Leon Fisher
Mar 17, 2022
Archie Leon Fisher, 68, of Missoula passed away on Thursday, March 17th, 2022 at home surrounded by his loving family and Pastor Jordan Hall. He was born on July 16th, 1953 in Billings, MT to Edgar and Doris Fisher and was the fourth of four children. Archie attended several grade schools as his family moved to many towns in MT...
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