Obituaries

Jan 31, 2024

Marsha Joyce Steinweden, wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, passed away too soon on January 31, 2024, at the age of 70.

Marsha grew up in Riverbank, California, and graduated from Riverbank High School in 1972. She was well known for participation in the FFA, and her general shenanigans (which would continue throughout her life). She attended Yuba...

Jan 31, 2024

Brian O'Reilly, 78, passed away peacefully at St. Patrick Hospital on January 31, 2024.

Brian was born June 9, 1945 in Dublin, Ireland. He moved to Missoula in 1987.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Docken, his daughter Imogen Reichling O'Reilly, son Hugo Loubersac, grandson Axel, brothers Sean (Eimer) and Richie (Sunniva), sisters Eileen O'Connor and Paula (Muhammed Attia), brother-in-law Louie...

Jan 30, 2024

Samuel Fredrick Williams passed away peacefully with his soulmate and wife Gina Williams by his side on January 30th, 2024. Sam was born on May 28th,1957 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Nell and Joe Williams. Sam spent his childhood in the great outdoors of the Stanley Basin, exploring, hunting, and fishing with his parents, siblings, and extended family.  Sam loved...

Jan 30, 2024

Jan 30, 2024

On January 30th, 2024, Victoria Diane Gordon of Missoula passed away from complications of Pancreatic Cancer at her home surrounded by her family and friends. Vicky, the only girl among six children, was born August 25, 1949, at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. Her parents were Lucille and Matt Gordon.

Vicky attended St. Anthony Grade School, Sacred Heart High School and...

Jan 30, 2024

Eunice Hysen Nelson, 96, of Missoula, went to dance with Jesus on January 30, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital.

 

She was born on May 29,1927, in Missoula, to John and Stella Hysen. She attended school in Missoula and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1945. Upon graduation she joined the

Cadet Nurse Corp in Spokane, WA at Whitworth College and Deaconess...

Jan 29, 2024

Robert (Bob) Oliver Lowry passed away at 74 in the comfort of his Missoula home on Monday January 29, 2024, in the company of his beloved dog Bullseye. Bob was born on December 19, 1949, in Alberta, Canada, to Cyril and Verda Lowry. He was the 7th of 10 siblings. Bob was brought up on a farm for the first few years...

Jan 29, 2024

Mavis Nickless passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Village Senior Residence. Arrangements are pending.

Jan 27, 2024

Jennifer Ann Carter, 83 passed away at her home in Missoula, MT on January 27, 2024.  She was born in Springfield, OH, the daughter of Jeane Elmira Browne Carter and David Wark Carter.  Jennifer attended Northwestern University in Evanston, IL and graduated from The Ohio State University in 1963.  She earned her Masters in Public Administration in 1976 from Golden...

Jan 27, 2024

Jan 24, 2024

DeWayne "Dino" McGimpsey, aged 75, passed away on January 24, 2024. He leaves behind a loving family, including his brother, James (Jan) McGimpsey, and sister, Jane McGimpsey Haker. Also cherishing his memory are his nieces Lisa McGimpsey, Wendy (Willy, children Vinny and Marlee) Davison, Mandy (children Katerina, Taven, and Audrey) McGimpsey, Erika (Jake, children Mack and Maggy) Gustavsen, Vanessa (Aaron,...

Jan 24, 2024

Diana Elizabeth Hendrickson, 37, of Missoula, Montana passed away on January 24, 2024 on the eve of the Wolf Moon.

She was born in Concord, Massachusetts to her late father Simon Gregory Wall and mother Joan Anthony Wall. She was united in marriage to her beloved husband, Marc Hendrickson, on October 22, 2022 on the banks of the Blackfoot River.

Diana loved...

Jan 21, 2024

Jeanette Cecelia Vermillion, 82

Jeanette (Jan) Cecelia Vermillion, of Missoula, received her last rites and passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, after a brave struggle with breast cancer.

Born Jeanette Cecelia Baker on January 1, 1942 to Andrew and Mercedes (Vaughan) Baker in Ogden, Iowa, she was an outgoing athlete and artist who loved basketball, softball, painting, and stained glass.

Jan attended...

Jan 21, 2024

On January 21, 2024 Our beloved Sandy Lee Holland gained her wings.

Sandy was born on April 27, 1959 in Butte Montana.

Sandy married the love of her life, Gene Holland on August 11, 2001.

Sandy enjoyed hunting, gardening, fishing, camping, traveling, home canning, her animals, and her love for Raiders football.

Sandy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by...

Jan 20, 2024

MARGARET JANE BARNETT

Margaret Jane Barnett, 95, of Missoula, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at the Living Centre in Stevensville, of natural causes.

She was born on February 15, 1928 in Butte, MT to Ralston Hughes McCrackin and Eileen Weygant McCrackin. Her childhood years through high school were spent in Drummond, MT. She graduated from Drummond High School in...

Jan 20, 2024

Sergeant Jerry Odlin, age 49, of Missoula died of Lung Cancer on January 20th, 2024, at St. Patrick's Hospital. Jerry was born to John and Ruth Odlin on April 29th, 1974, in Butte, MT.  

     Jerry graduated from Sentinel High School in 1992. While at Sentinel, he was in the Choir and on the Track and Field Team. He...

Jan 16, 2024

Timothy Pierson Bailey

September 26, 1948 – January 16, 2024

 

Timoty Pierson Bailey was born on September 26, 1948 in Missoula, Montana to Thomas (Honest Tom) Ancil and Josephine Pauline Pierson Bailey (Jo P.). He graduated from Superior High School in 1968 and attended Northern Montana College in Havre, Montana for a brief time before the mountains called him back home. 

The woods...

Jan 16, 2024

Mary Jo Gould, age 85, passed away of natural causes on January 16th, 2024, at the Mineral Community Hospital Long Term Care Facility.

She was born May 3rd, 1938, in Missoula, Montana to Edna and Clyde Smith. She attended Superior Public Schools starting with the Quartz country schoolhouse, grades 1-8, and finished her education at Superior High School. Upon graduation, in...

Jan 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our dear Logan Matthew Jacobson on January 15, 2024, at the age of 15. Born and raised in Lolo, MT, Logan filled our lives with love and laughter. Running, welding, and working at Lolo Creek Steakhouse filled his schedule of activities, while good friends, family, a love of all...

Jan 15, 2024

Shirley North Barnum

 

Shirley Anne North Barnum, 88, of Missoula, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024, at Providence St. Patrick Hospital.  

 

Shirley was born on December 6, 1935, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Alois and Julia Stuckart. As a young girl, her family lived in Kingston for several years and then they moved to Hazleton, where Shirley attended St. Gabriel’s School...