Obituaries

Dec 6, 2014

Life Story for Randall W. Kintzler

Dec 5, 2014

Obituary for Philip Zieg

Philip Wayne Zieg died on December 5, 2014, shortly after retiring from the Bureau of Land Management. His career in natural resource management spanned 56 years. He was born in Missoula, Montana, on December 26, 1937, the first of five children of Mydas and Reuben Zieg. He began grade school in Alberton, Montana, graduated from...

Dec 5, 2014

Obituary for Clifford Bailey

Clifford Burrell Bailey, 92, died peacefully at home Friday, Dec. 5, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. Cliff was born in Missoula on Dec. 19, 1921, to Burrell and Joaquina Bailey. Cliff had two brothers, Frank and Dan. He attended all 12 grades of school in Missoula, graduating from Missoula County High School in 1939....

Dec 5, 2014

Obituary for Roberta J. Long

On December 5th, 2014, God gained a beautiful soul with the passing of Roberta "Jean" Forry Long, 71, of Huson, Montana. Jean passed away at her home in Huson in the loving arms of her family. Jean was born in Butte, Montana to Ervin Forry and Francis Forry Woods on March 18, 1943. She...

Dec 3, 2014

Obituary for Donna G. Huguet

– Donna Genevieve Tubbs Huguet, 84, a lifelong Missoula resident, died peacefully in her home, on Wednesday, December 3rd, surrounded by her loving family. She (along with twin sister Dolores) was born January 3, 1930, to Clarence and Marguerite (Malloy) Tubbs. Donna graduated from Missoula County High School (now Hellgate High), in 1947 and...

Nov 30, 2014

Life Story for Vernon L. Sharp

Nov 29, 2014

Obituary for Ethel Caras Diettert

Ethel Caras Diettert died peacefully Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital, one day after celebrating her 88th birthday. Ethel was born Nov. 28, 1926, to Samuel and Grace (Phillips) Caras. She was raised in Missoula, and her early years were spent helping her father at Garden City Floral and enjoying activities at...

Nov 29, 2014

Obituary for James B. Pulliam

ames (Jim) Bibighaus Pulliam, 81, died Nov. 29, 2014, at his Missoula home, in bed with his wife Pat by his side. Jim was born at the Presidio, San Francisco, California, on Sept. 23, 1933. A few days later, his father Howard Pulliam, a colonel in the Army, and mother Harriet Bibighaus Pulliam were...

Nov 28, 2014

Obituary for Howard Frank Kammerer

Howard F. Kammerer, 91, a longtime resident of Frenchtown, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Howard was born Jan. 7, 1923, in Beach, North Dakota, to Art and Martha Kammerer. He was a farmer for a number of years and advanced to logging as a skidder operator and...

Nov 28, 2014

Obituary for David L. Dunfee

David "Lee" Dunfee, 70, of Missoula, passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2014. He was born Feb. 22, 1944, in Tecumseh, Michigan, to George and Mae Dunfee. Lee enjoyed horses, roping and attending the National Finals Rodeo, but his true passion was being on the water, bass fishing and enjoying every tournament. A loving father...

Nov 27, 2014

Obituary for Elva M. Greil

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Elva Mae (Thomas) Greil, 80, of Missoula passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on a beautiful Thanksgiving afternoon, November 27, 2014. Elva was born April 30, 1934 to Harry Arthur Thomas and Velma LaVerne Warren on the family farm outside of Decatur, Nebraska in the same house...

Nov 26, 2014

Life Story for Donald Lee D.J. Sunell

Nov 25, 2014

Life Story for Duane R. White

Nov 25, 2014

Obituary for Duane R. White

Duane R. White, 56, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital. He was born Dec. 16, 1957, in Ronan to Robert and Inez White. He is survived by wife, Martha; brother, Doug of Missoula; and sisters, Marsha of Idaho and Linda of Texas. Memorial services with a potluck will be at...

Nov 25, 2014

Obituary for Dianna Lynn Streit (Robb)

– Dianna Lynn (Robb) Streit, local pastor's wife and piano teacher, passed away in the early morning hours of Nov. 25, 2014, at the age of 76. Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, on Feb. 7, 1938, she was the only daughter of the late playwright, radio personality and longtime court reporter, Reva...

Nov 25, 2014

Life Story for Dianna L. Streit

Nov 25, 2014

Obituary for Francis F. Mocabee

Francis Finley Mocabee, 79, of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at Community Medical's Heart Center. He left this world peacefully and pain free in the presence of his caring wife, both his daughters, both his granddaughters and his little buddy great-grandson, Trevin. Francis was born May 1, 1935, to Finley and Ruby...

Nov 24, 2014

Life Story for Theresa A. Wilson

Nov 24, 2014

Obituary for Elaine M. Siltman

Elaine M. Siltman, 92, of Missoula passed into heaven on Monday, Nov. 24, 2014. She was born in Mankato, Minnesota, on Oct. 13, 1922, to Emil and Helma Bulow. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School, and worked at Biles-Coleman Lumber Co. in Omak, Washington, during Word War II, along with her sister Ethel. Elaine met...

Nov 23, 2014

Obituary for Steven William "Wobbie" Benzschawel

Steven William "Wobble" Benzschawel, 53, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, at his home. Steve was born July 6, 1961, in Buffalo, Minnesota, to parents Wilbur and Marlene Benzschawel. He graduated from Maple Lake High School in Maple Lake, Minnesota, in 1979. He then went on to further his education at St....