Obituaries

Feb 2, 2015

Obituary for LaVonne J. Diemer

On Feb. 2, 2015, one day before our mother, LaVonne Diemer, turned 87 years old, she told her daughter, Anne, it is time for me to go home, and several hours later passed away in her sleep. Anne and her husband, Charlie, moved to Missoula when our father was ill. Charlie helped Mom see...

Jan 30, 2015

Obituary for Dale R. Bagnell

-Dale R. Bagnell, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday. Jan. 30th, after a long battle with Parkinson 's disease. His wife Jo and daughter Kim were by his side. He was 83 years old. Dale's family gives many thanks to Summit Independent Living, Partners in Home Care and the V.A. for all...

Jan 30, 2015

Obituary for Patricia Gee

Patricia Gee was welcomed home into the arms of Jesus on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015. Pat was born Aug. 23, 1936, to Harlan and Johnsie Hinman in Victor, where she spent her childhood years. She meet and married the love of her life Rolland "Joe" Pellant in 1954. After Joe's passing in 1984, she met...

Jan 30, 2015

Life Story for Leona Styler

Jan 30, 2015

Obituary for Ruth E. Dye

Ruth E. Dye died peacefully on Friday, Jan. 30, 2015, at age 97. She was born on June 2, 1917, one of the "first twins in Cut Bank" as she liked to say. Her parents were Frank E. VanDemark and Eva Salisbury VanDemark. Her twin brother, Norris, died in a car accident in 1965....

Jan 29, 2015

Obituary for Nancy Thomas

– Nancy L. Thomas, 53, of Stevensville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, at Community Medical Center after suffering a severe stroke. She was born Feb. 4, 1961, to Robert and Lois Thomas in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania. She moved to California as a young child where she attended school. Nancy found her way to Montana over...

Jan 29, 2015

Obituary for Gerald A. Diettert

Gerald Allen Diettert, 87, entered the world Sept. 25, 1927, and passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2015, surrounded by his family. Jerry was a humble and dignified man. He never complained or said a bad word about another person, unless it was a politician. He was sensitive, loving, and generous toward his family and...

Jan 28, 2015

Obituary for Ellen M. Stubblefield

Ellen Stubblefield was born on August 30, 1922 in Helena, Montana. Her parents were Alma and James J. Mayne. She was a fourth generation Montanan. Her great grandmother, Mary Cox and Grandmother Matilda Mayne were pioneers of Montana. Her father, James Mayne was born at Canyon Ferry, MT. Ellen attended Central Grade School and...

Jan 28, 2015

Obituary for Robert M. "Bob" Zachariasen

Robert M. Zachariasen came into this world 85 years ago in Lake Andes, South Dakota, and departed it from his home in East Missoula on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. He was always thankful his parents, Hans and Hazel, came to Missoula during the Depression to find work and a life for their family...

Jan 27, 2015

Life Story for David Stephens

Jan 27, 2015

Life Story for Avis Mae Gruman

Jan 27, 2015

Obituary for Wayne J. Real

Wayne J. Real, 70 of Missoula Montana, went to be with his Lord & Savior January 27, 2015 after battling a long illness. Wayne was born in Helena Montana, December 12, 1944. He married the love of his life, Dixie in June of 1966, while serving in the United States Navy. He was stationed...

Jan 27, 2015

Obituary for Avis Mae Grauman

Our loving mother passed away peacefully at her home in Missoula, surrounded by her family, on Jan. 27, 2015, at age 83. She was born to Joel C. "Clifford" and Irene Godwin on May 25, 1931. Due to a family tragedy, she was raised by her grandparents, Solomon "Reid" and Mae Pasley, on the...

Jan 27, 2015

Life Story for Linda Sue Combs

Jan 25, 2015

Obituary for Ann Marie Carter

AnnMarie Carter, loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother went to be with her Lord and savior on Sunday, January 25th, 2015 at her home in Seeley Lake. Her passing was sudden and unexpected due to natural causes. She was born in Butte, MT on March 31st, 1946 to Stephen and Ruby Lockmer. She...

Jan 24, 2015

Obituary for Roy W. Holmstrom

Roy William Holmstrom, 64, of Missoula, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning, Jan. 24, 2014, in the comfort of his own home. He was born on April 3, 1950, in Dearborn, MI to Roy C. and Dora Holmstrom. After graduating from Western Michigan University with a degree in Behavioral Psychology, Roy ventured west and...

Jan 24, 2015

Life Story for Patricia J. Warren

Jan 24, 2015

Obituary for Alvina A. Chaffin

Alvina A. Chaffin, 93, of Missoula, passed away at her home Saturday, Jan. 24, 2015. She was born in Bentley, North Dakota, a daughter of Alfred and Amelia Schweitz. She attended school in Bentley and in Lemon, South Dakota, before moving with her family to Hamilton. She met the love of her life, James...

Jan 23, 2015

Obituary for James A. Eversole

– Dr. James (Jim) Atlee Eversole, 85, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away of natural causes the night of January 23rd, 2015. Jim was born August 1, 1929 in Lexington, Kentucky to his parents Theodore Roosevelt Eversole and Hazel Atlee Eversole. Jim attended primary school in London, KY, and later finished high school...

Jan 23, 2015

Life Story for Mary Ann Drake