Obituaries

Harold Joseph Hanson

Harold Joseph Hanson

Jan 14, 2024

Harold Joseph "Joe" Hanson, 87, of Alberton, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in Missoula, MT, of natural causes.

He was born on March 5, 1936, in Chautauqua, New York, to Harold Hanson and Allison Clark.

He graduated from Mayville Central High School and Alfred Tech College. He was later married four times, had six children, sixteen...

Andrew Dayton

Andrew Dayton

Jan 11, 2024

Andrew LeMay Dayton passed away unexpectedly in his home in Missoula, Montana on Januray 11th, 2024. Andrew had been dealing with health issues in the past year and seemed to be improving over the past few months. Sadly he was unable to overcome these health challenges.

Andrew was born in Cortland, New York on 11/21/1965 to Carl and Frankie Dayton....

Joan Augustine Combs

Joan Augustine Combs

Jan 10, 2024

Joan A. Combs, 80, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Riverside Health Care of natural causes. Born on April 18, 1943, in Glendive, MT, Joan was the cherished daughter of August Neiffer and Erma Entzel. She was blessed to be raised by Arnold Peterson after her father’s passing.

She married Douglas Combs on June 29, 1963,...

Jan Elizabeth Carr (Sousa)

Jan Elizabeth Carr (Sousa)

Jan 9, 2024

Jan Elizabeth Carr (Sousa) 

 

Jan Elizabeth Carr was born on October 23, 1947 in Salt Lake City, UT. She was the 4th child of Betty and Taylor Carr, behind Katherine, TD, and Philip. After the family moved to Idaho Falls, ID three younger brothers, Kenneth, Steven and Greg, joined their family. 

 

Jan had an unending love of animals and owned scores of...

Shirley Olsen

Shirley Olsen

Jan 9, 2024

 

Shirley Irene Olsen, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, at The Springs Living  Footsteps Memory Care in Missoula, of natural causes.

She was born on May 2, 1941 in Hines, Oregon. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister; Shirley enjoyed golfing, traveling, and trying her luck at the casino.

Shirley is preceded in death by her loving...

William "Bill" Vinner

William "Bill" Vinner

Jan 9, 2024

William “Bill” Vinner, 65, of Missoula passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024 at his home.  No services are planned at this time per his wishes.  Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

William Stephen Vinner, son of Lou and Bertha (Sisgold) Vinner, was born June 12, 1958 in Washington D.C.  He attended school at High Point High School in Beltsville,...

Scott Allen Oscarson Schweitz

Scott Allen Oscarson Schweitz

Jan 9, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Scott Allen Oscarson Schweitz, 53, a devoted

servant of Christ. Scott entered into the presence of the Lord on January 9, 2024, in his

hometown of Missoula, Montana. Born to Don Oscarson and Kathy Schweitz on September 19,

1970, in Billings, Montana, Scott was raised by Alan and Kathy Schweitz in Missoula....

Mary Finn

Mary Finn

Jan 9, 2024

Mary Lou Finn, 93, passed away January 9, 2024 at the Village Health CenterMom was born October 2,1930 in Tyler, Montana to Walter and Helen Moseman.As a young girl she lived on various ranches in the Lewistown area. She received herearly education in the small country schools in the ranch areas. She left school to helpwith the family finances after...

Gregory Wood

Gregory Wood

Jan 9, 2024

Greg Wood, who departed this world on January 9, 2024, is survived by his devoted wife, Anne, cherished daughter, Michelle, and beloved son, Jonathan, his wife Valerie, and two sisters. Greg was a proud grandfather to five grandchildren who brought immense joy to his life. An enthusiast of the open road, he found joy in driving his TR3. Together with...

Stephen Bowen

Stephen Bowen

Jan 8, 2024

Stephen Arthur Bowen, 76, of Missoula, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes.

Steve was born on February 27, 1947, in San Diego. While working in San Diego, he met his wife, Dianna Lynn Danks. They married on 6-22-69 and moved to Missoula in 1972. Steve & Dianna purchased land in Potomac and built...

Stephanie Annette Hodges

Stephanie Annette Hodges

Jan 8, 2024

 

  STEPHANIE ANNETTE (BRESTER) HODGES

 

     Stephanie (Brester) Hodges, 38, of Missoula, passed away on the morning of Jan 8, 2024, at her parents home in Lolo. 

     She was born at Community Hospital in Missoula on April 2, 1985.  She grew up in Lolo and attended Lolo Elementary, Big Sky High School, and the University...

Robert Hull

Robert Hull

Jan 7, 2024

 

Robert Eugene Hull

Robert (Bob) Eugene Hull, 80, of Missoula, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home. Robert, son of Hiler and Wilma (Canfield) Hull, was born August 4, 1943 in Sheridan, Wyoming.  He graduated from Billings West High School in 1961.  He enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1963 and was honorably discharged in...

Ted Lockwood

Ted Lockwood

Jan 6, 2024

 

Ted Eugene Lockwood– Age 71, died peacefully at home on January 6, 2024, surrounded by his family and loving and devoted wife.

Born the youngest of 3 on January 28, 1952, to Marvin and Florence (McCollum) Lockwood, Ted grew up in Pablo, MT.

In 1970, Ted graduated from Ronan HS, marking the beginning of a journey dedicated to service....

Jamie Evered

Jamie Evered

Jan 6, 2024

Jamie Evered, 51, of Missoula passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at home.  Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Jamie Loyd Evered, son of Floyd and Donna Lee (Crosby) Evered, was born April 30, 1972 in Butte, Montana.  The family moved to Missoula when Jamie was three years old and he...

Spencer Collins

Spencer Collins

Jan 5, 2024

Spencer Thomas Collins, 23 passed away peacefully with all of his family, friends, and extended family by his side. Heaven gained a kind, caring, strong, brave, determined, and fighting angel on January 5th, 2024. Spencer was born to Mandi Lorash and David Collins on January 30, 2000 in Missoula, Montana. From his birth, Spencer fought the odds given to him...

Alan D. Staggs

Alan D. Staggs

Jan 1, 2024

Alan Staggs, 73, of Missoula passed away Monday, January 1, 2024.  A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 10, 2023 at Garden City Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Alan Dwayne Staggs, son of Alvin and Johanna (Kester) Staggs, was born August 29, 1950 in Tacoma, Washington.  He joined the United States Army...

Lois Schoening

Lois Schoening

Jan 1, 2024

Lois Jean Mitzner Schoening passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 1, 2024, at St. Patrick's Hospital.

She was born May 13th, 1947, in Fort Benton, MT, middle child to William and Helen (Hortick) Mitzner. Her father passed when she was a young age.

Lois attended elementary school and started high school in Geraldine, MT. She transferred to Belt,...

Carolyn "Middy" Roullier

Carolyn "Middy" Roullier

Dec 29, 2023

In Loving Memory of Carolyn Ann "Middy" Roullier

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Ann "Middy" Roullier, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Middy peacefully departed this world on December 29, 2023, at her residence in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 83, surrounded by her family.

Middy was born on February...

Carol Farmer

Carol Farmer

Dec 28, 2023

Carol Ann Farmer, 86, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Bee Hive Homes of Missoula with her family by her side. Carol was born December 18, 1937, in Dillon, MT to William and Elsie McMannis.

Carol grew up in the Dillon area but had been residing primarily in Missoula for the last 50 years. She...

Michael Curlin

Michael Curlin

Dec 27, 2023

Michael Shane Curlin, 64, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital with his family by his side and a full moon to lead him.

Michael was born on January 31, 1959, in Missoula, to Marshall and Gladys Curlin (Nee: Weimer). He is a lifelong Montana resident and spent most of his years in...

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