Obituaries

Oct 11, 2015

Obituary for Michael Christopher Hagen

Michael Christopher "Mike" Hagen Jr. left this earth and entered into heaven on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, at 9:45 p.m. We have lost a loving husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, friend and minister. In the days and minutes preceding his death, he was surrounded by those he loved and passed away peacefully. Although our...

Oct 10, 2015

Obituary for Robert Earl Aplin

Robert Earl Aplin, father, grandfather, husband and gentle giant, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015, in Missoula. Bob was born Nov. 16, 1930, in Peoria, Illinois, to Robert and Carrie Aplin. He moved with his family to Lincoln and grew up there. He met Margaret Kirby and they were married June 22, 1953, in Seattle....

Oct 10, 2015

Obituary for Marie Adele Vick

Born Oct. 2, 1948, to John (August) and Viola (Constance) Grinsteiner, Marie Adele Vick joined her heavenly father Saturday, Oct. 10, 2015. Born and raised in Billings, Marie attended Northside Elementary. At the age of 8, she set a record for high jumping, which still stands today. She attended Billings West High and was...

Oct 10, 2015

Obituary for Patricia Fern Bennett

Patricia Fern Standley Bennett left this earth peacefully to take that long awaited horse back ride with her father Bill along the great divide Saturday October 10th. She was at home surrounded by loving family and her "Bear Dog" Copper, a dachshund, her special companion. The eldest of three children Patricia was delivered by...

Oct 9, 2015

Obituary for Bridger Evan Lowery

Bridger Evan Lowery, 14, of Lolo Montana, born April 16, 2001, joined his little brother, Colter, in heaven on October 9, 2015 following a sudden and devastating illness, complicated by arterial damage that occurred in a procedure during his hospitalization. Bridger was born in Missoula, Montana and passed away in Seattle, Washington. Bridger was...

Oct 9, 2015

Life Story for Daniel P. Gates

Oct 8, 2015

Obituary for Paul Gerard Befumo

Paul Gerard Befumo, 59, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, Oct 8, 2015, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Paul was born Dec. 19, 1955, to Doris and Paul Befumo in Brooklyn, New York. He attended Catholic schools and then Brooklyn College, where he earned a degree in biology and education. After college, Paul...

Oct 7, 2015

Obituary for Eileen Katharine Goffe

Eileen Katharine Goffe, 83, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015, at Hillside Manor. She was born Nov. 14, 1931, in Leal, North Dakota, to Leo and Viola Rebhahn. As a young girl, she lived with her family on a farm in Leal, North Dakota, and was educated at Uxbridge public schools. She...

Oct 7, 2015

Obituary for Catherine Price

Catherine Price died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2015. She was born Aug. 18, 1964, in Indianapolis and grew up in Carmel, Indiana. She earned her B.A. and M.S.W. degrees at Indiana University. Catherine moved to Missoula about 20 years ago. She worked at Western Montana Mental Health for 15 years as a counselor and supervisor. She...

Oct 5, 2015

Life Story for Margaret M. Anders

Oct 4, 2015

Life Story for Joseph Griner

Oct 4, 2015

Obituary for Betty B. Swanstrom

– Betty Bernice (Yanke) Swanstrom, 88, passed away peacefully in the company of loved ones in Missoula on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. Betty was born Sept. 15, 1927, in Lacombe, Alberta, to Hannah and Bernhart Yanke (deceased 1931). She grew up in Oklahoma and Kansas and attended Montana State University in Bozeman before moving...

Oct 4, 2015

Obituary for Ralph J. Fessenden

Ralph James Fessenden passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015. He was the son of Douglas Fessenden (former University of Montana Grizzly football coach) and Juliette (Armstrong) Fessenden. He was educated in Missoula and Brownsville, Texas. He earned a track scholarship to the University of Illinois, where he excelled in running the 440-yard distance. In...

Oct 3, 2015

Obituary for Emmy Nilsen Tandberg

My mother, Emmy, was born in Oslo, Norway, on Oct. 17, 1920. She graduated from high school, took business classes and became an office worker. Her last job in Oslo was as a clerk for a district judge. She always said she loved that job; it was interesting and challenging. Mother and Dad were...

Oct 3, 2015

Obituary for Donald Schusted

Donald M. Schusted, 84, passed away at his home of natural causes Saturday, Oct. 3. Viewing will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery followed by a graveside ceremony at 11 a.m. Sunset Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the family. Read Donald Schusted's Obituary and Guestbook on...

Oct 2, 2015

Obituary for Cheryl Ann Burmeister

After a five-year fight with metastatic breast cancer, Cheryl Ann Burmeister (Rosebraugh) has joined her son Frank in heaven where they will, as Frank would say, "get this party started" and prepare heaven for our arrival. Mom was born Oct. 9, 1955, in Tucson, Arizona, to Eloise Reeves and Albert Rosebraugh. She was raised...

Oct 1, 2015

Obituary for Raymond F. Nicklay

Raymond Nicklay, legendary television and radio newsman, passed away Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at St. Patrick Hospital. Best known locally for the morning show he shared with Curt "Fat Dad" Gerke throughout the '70s, '80s and into the '90s, "Ray Nicklay the Newsguy" earned a reputation for his integrity, his work ethic, his tireless...

Oct 1, 2015

Obituary for Betty Jane Ruffner Cashman Pasekoff

Betty Jane Ruffner Cashman Pasekoff passed away at her home at Brookdale/ Hunters Glen in Missoula Montana on Sept. 30, 2015. Betty was born August 3, 1919 in Greenburg, Pennsylvania. She married Wayne "Doc" Cashman on November 11, 1938 then later married Harold Pasekoff in July of 1969 Betty is survived by...

Sep 30, 2015

Obituary for Frank Xavier Tabish

On Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, our community lost an outstanding individual. Frank Tabish died peacefully at his home after a brief but courageous fight with cancer. He was 77 years old. Frank was born on Dec. 30, 1937, to Florence and Stranger Tabish, who were Lebanese immigrants and whose families made it from the...

Sep 30, 2015

Life Story for Charles "Cy" Baker