Obituaries
Jeff Davis
Dec 27, 2023
Jeffery Benton Davis, 63, passed away on December 27, 2023 in Missoula with his family and friends by his side. Jeff was born May 17, 1960 in Mesa Arizona to Charles (Chuck) Davis and Carol Gray.
Jeff grew up across multiple states but settled primarily in Montana. He married Belany (Tonii) Davis and enjoyed 23 years with the love of...
Dr. Herb Hanich
Dec 26, 2023
Dr. Herb Hanich, 84, of Missoula passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2024, at the First Lutheran Church of Missoula. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
Herbert Bernhard Hanich, son of Herbert and Merle (Abbott) Hanich, was born November 14, 1939, in Lincoln,...
Joseph Yankoskie
Dec 25, 2023
Joseph Yankoskie, son of Joseph and Mary (Tomko) Yankoskie, was born July 9, 1935 in Shepton, Pennsylvania. Joseph moved a lot through his childhood due to his father serving in the United States Air Force. He graduated High School from Ramey Air Base in Puerto Rico. He continued his education at Louisiana State University; transferred to the University of Pittsburgh;...
Michael Kearney
Dec 22, 2023
Michael Joseph Kearney (1944-2023)
Michael Joseph Kearney (79), passed away peacefully in his home on December 22,2023. Mike was born on September 27th, 1944, in Tucson Arizona to John Henry and Dorothy Lucille Kearney. Mike attended Catalina High School where he was active in the Rifle Club, Shop Classes, and Hunting. After High School he married his first wife...
David Ross Lamphere
Dec 21, 2023
David Ross Lamphere a man known for many talents and vibrant, passed away on December21, 2023, in Missoula. He was born on November 1, 1962 to David Ross Lamphere Sr. and Donna Mcbride in Kalamazoo Michigan, he was the beloved husband to Shawna Rae Merritt.David was a free-spirited soul who lived life to the fullest. His love for adventure led...
Sonja Shadow
Dec 20, 2023
Sonja Noel (Scott) Shadow, 1973 - 2023
Sonja Noel Shadow-of Missoula, MT-passed away December 20, 2023 after living with severe anxiety disorder for an extended time. She was 49.
Sonja was born to Mary Ann (Cauthen) Scott and Richard Lynn Scott on December 23, 1973 in Columbia, Missouri. Sonja was a curious, intelligent, active, and adventurous child. She participated in...
Larry Clinkenbeard
Dec 20, 2023
Arlee- Larry Ray Clinkenbeard was born on August 10, 1943 in Whittier, California, to Roy and Ellen Clinkenbeard. He was the youngest of four, sister Virginia and brothers James and Arlan. At the age of 17, Larry and his parents moved to Hamilton, MT to join his mother’s family. Montana did not agree with his parents, they returned to California...
Robert Kavicky
Dec 20, 2023
On Wednesday December 20th, 2023 Robert Steven Kavicky passed away peacefully at his East Missoula home. Robert was born in Chicago, IL and raised with his four brothers in Berwyn, IL. Robert graduated from Morton East High School Class of 1967 where he excelled in track and field. He was drafted into the Army and served in Germany from...
Marcia Valeo
Dec 16, 2023
Marci (Marcia Jane Helsel) Valeo died Saturday evening, December 16, 2023, at her home in Missoula with her family by her side, her cat snoozing at her feet, and her dog at hand.
She would have it no other way.
Marci was born in Madison, NJ on December 28, 1942. She was raised in Morristown, NJ, where she had a...
Scott Wilson
Dec 15, 2023
Scott C. Wilson of Missoula, Montana passed away at his home, December 15, 2023. He was born August 30, 1955 in Denver, CO to James C. Wilson and Mary I. Wilson. He is survived by his mother Mary I. Wilson of Cheyenne, WY, his sister Margaret Wilson of Englewood, CO and his brother John (Chi) of Denver, CO. Scott was...
Joan Breidenbach
Dec 15, 2023
Joan Lucia (Dufner) Breidenbach
Joan Lucia Breidenbach, 95, of Missoula, passed away peacefully at home on December 15. 2023. She was born August 24, 1928, in Savoy, Montana to Andrew Dufner and Teresa Lucia Volk as the second of six children. Her siblings Margaret Gertude Dufner, Robert Volk Dufner, Jerome Anthony Dufner, Father Andrew Joseph Dufner, SJ., and Mary Louise...
Barbara Noggle
Dec 14, 2023
Barbara Jane Noggle, a woman of boundless energy and endless good spirits, passed away on December 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Prairie du Chien, WI, to Clyde and Margaret Noggle, Barb was the beloved sister of Sharon, Laura, Dick, and John. Her journey led her to the beautiful landscapes of Florence, MT, where she lived a life...
John Cerutti
Dec 7, 2023
John E. Cerutti, of Missoula, Mont., went to join his Heavenly Father on December 7, 2023. He was 73.
John was born on September 17, 1950, and adopted by his loving parents, John & Peggy Cerutti, days later. In 1954, he was joined by a sister, Jennifer, and together they grew up between Gainesville, Florida, and Anchorage, Alaska.
While the...
June Spillers
Dec 6, 2023
Carolyn “June” Spillers, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on December 6, 2023. June passed away peacefully, surrounded by her four daughters.
June was born on February 19, 1936 in Russellville, Arkansas to Elmer Parnell and Doyle Estelle Bartlett. On July 12, 1954 June married Charles Spillers in Russellville. Shortly after, they moved to the Pacific NW...
Dawn Schaan
Dec 5, 2023
June 8, 1965 - December 5, 2023
Dawn Marie Knie (Schaan), 58, passed away in the comfort of her home with her husband Keven and beloved cat Buzz by her side on 12/5/2023.
Dawn was born on 06/08/1965 to Jerilee Mann and James Becht in Puyallup, WA.
Dawn was a loan officer for almost 30 years where she took pride...
Donna Schwarz
Dec 5, 2023
Donna Longmire Schawrz, 68, passed away on December 5, 2023, after a long battle with COPD. She was born in Helena, Montana on January 12, 1955, to Mary and Gil Longmire. She attended and graduated from Helena Highschool.
She was preceded in death by her Mother, Mary; Father, Gil; Sister, Anna, and Brother, Rick.
She is survived by her...
Mary Spencer
Dec 4, 2023
Mary Lynn Spencer, 76, of Missoula, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023, at Providence St. Patrick Hospital as a result of a stroke that occurred the previous day.
Mary was born on November 20, 1947, to Vera and Clarence Harris. Always eager to travel, she called South Dakota, Wyoming, Oregon, West Virginia, and Montana homes throughout her life.
She...
Juanita Raunig
Dec 3, 2023
Juanita Raunig passed away peacefully at home of natural causes, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
She was born May 30th, 1935 in Oakland, California to Amanda Facey and Hugh McKell. As a child she was raised in Sonoma, California by her father and stepmother Christine McKell, who was her mother most of her life. She had two brothers: Robert...
John Edwards
Nov 30, 2023
John Elmer Edwards
John Elmer Edwards, 75, of Missoula, passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family, on Thursday, November 30th 2023, after a courageous battle with cancer caused by Agent Orange.
John was born on August 23, 1948, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula to Milton and Esther Edwards. He grew up in the Bitterroot...
Nancy Jane Schnering Davenport
Nov 30, 2023
Nancy Jane Schnering Davenport, 75, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Hospital, of natural causes with her daughter Spider McKnight by her side.
She was born on December 1, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois - the youngest of five children - to Robert and Dorothy. She spent her early years living in the Chicago area,...
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