Obituaries

Apr 1, 2026

Mary Hall, 74, of Missoula passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. A full obituary will follow.

Mar 31, 2026

Walter Ensign Hill (88) of Missoula, Montana passed away on March 31, 2026. He was born in Bottineau, North Dakota on July 25, 1937, the son of Armin John Hill and Virginia Adeline Nelson.

Walter married Annette Smith on June 8, 1961 in the Salt Lake City Temple. They are the proud parents of 7 children: Heber, David, Ginger, Kathryn, Kenneth,...

Apr 1, 2026

Corinna Rose’ Marry-Lowe 38, of Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at St. Patrick Hospital, of Cancer. She was born on March 1, 1988, in Missoula to Michelle Martens and Tony Marry. She was an incredibly happy child who always did everything to the fullest no matter what she was doing. She went on to attend Big Sky...

Mar 21, 2026

Michael “Mikey” Isaiah Mercer, of Missoula, Montana, and most recently Boise, Idaho, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the age of 21.

Born on January 17, 2005, in Missoula, Montana to Tex Mercer and Dawn Twite. Mikey lived a life marked by unwavering kindness and an unforgettable presence. He had a big heart and an even bigger smile, complete...

Nov 11, 2025

Daniel Chalmers passed away on November 11, 2025, in Missoula, MT with his daughter beside him. He was born on December 19, 1955, in Seattle, Washington and grew up in Butte and Polson, MT. Dan lived a life marked by generosity, quiet bravery, and a deep love for working with his hands-qualities that touched everyone who knew him.

Dan graduated from...

Mar 27, 2026

Sandra Lee (Kennis) Heston, 85, of Florence, Montana, passed away on March 27, 2026. 

A gathering with a light reception will take place from 10:00 am - 11:00 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Garden City Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery at 3:00 pm in Butte, Montana. 

Mar 22, 2026

Frederic Frank Beyer

Frederic (Fred, Rick) Beyer 73 of Milltown, Montana passed away unexpectedly at home on March 22, 2026. He was born in Tigerton, Wisconsin on October 29, 1952, to Herbert F and Ida A Beyer. After his father died, his mother remarried and at the age of 5, the family moved to a ranch in Conner, Montana. Fred grew...

Mar 26, 2026

James Sadler Lowry (Jim) passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26th, 2026 surrounded by the love of family. He was 77 years old. Jim came by his love of barbeque and rock-and-roll music honestly as he was born on November, 3rd 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee. His parents Jean and Carson Barham anchored his youth in Nashville where he made lifelong friends....

Mar 27, 2026

Bernard Jay “Bernie” Walker, 84, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at his home in Missoula, with his family at his side, of natural causes related to chronic illness.

He was born December 2, 1941 in Bozeman to Willard “Bill” and Lois Walker, but soon moved to Wolf Creek, MT, living at Holter Dam with his folks and younger sister...

Mar 18, 2026

Roger Christopher 1951-2026

Roger Christopher died peacefully on March 18, 2026, after a long illness.

Roger was born in 1951, the sixth of seven children of Lauren and Lillian Christopher. His parents owned the Jocko Mercantile in Arlee, and Roger grew up behind the store in Jocko Hollow. He graduated from Arlee High School in 1970, and from University of Montana with...

Dec 12, 2025

Susan Jane Reed was born in 1942 in Jermyn, Pennsylvania, to Milton and Miriam Friedman. She graduated from high school in Jermyn and went on to Bennington College, earning her degree in 1964. When faced with a choice between Harvard Medical School and the Peace Corps, she chose service without hesitation — a decision that would define the rest of...

Jan 3, 2026

Allen Wayne Dudden was born in Pierre, South Dakota to Milo and Katherine Dudden on October 27, 1941. He was married to Susan Dianne Dudden, and will be remembered for his commitment to family and the life he built with them. He passed away on January 3, 2026.

A Celebration of Life for Allen Dudden

Dear Friends and Family,

We invite you to...

Mar 23, 2026

Mar 23, 2026

Daniel Whipps, 74, of Superior passed away Monday, March 23, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital. A graveside with Military Honors in the Superior Cemetery will be announced at a later date. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Daniel Thomas Whipps, son of Thaynard and Emily (Novack) Whipps, was born January 21, 1952, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He attended schools in the...

Mar 22, 2026

Don D. Kennedy, known to many as “Goose,” 87, of Philipsburg, Montana, passed away on March 22, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, of natural causes.

Don was born on November 27, 1938, in Anaconda, Montana, to Basil Kennedy and Elizabeth Twiggs.

In his younger years, he proudly served his country in both the United States Marine Corps and the...

Mar 21, 2026

Stan Wilson passed away at home surrounded by family on March 21st, 2026 from progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). He was born on July 9,1941 in Arkansas City, Kansas to Ben Wilson and Cecil Mitchell. A celebration of his life will be held at Western Cider on Sunday, March 29th at 4:00 p.m.

Stan attended Johns Hopkins University for his undergraduate degree...

Mar 19, 2026

Lorraine D. Noyd, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully from this life on March 19, 2026, to be with the Lord. Known warmly to all as “Lorri,” she carried with her a gentle spirit defined by kindness, dedication, and an abundance of love. She will be deeply and forever missed.

In 1962, Lorri began her greatest adventure when she...

Mar 18, 2026

Mar 17, 2026

Cindy Marie Bauer, 75, passed away peacefully at her home on March 17, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children. Born on June 10, 1950, to Eleanor Marie Kemi Fuge, Cindy spent all of her beautiful 75 years in Missoula, the place she cherished and proudly called home.

Cindy shared 43 wonderful...

Mar 16, 2026

Michelle D. Merry, 59, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on March 16, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Michelle was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her loving husband, Robert Merry; her sons, John Kelly III and his wife Leah, and Cole Kelly and his wife Brii; her cherished grandchildren, Canyon and Olivia;...