Obituaries

Jan 22, 2015

Obituary for LeRoy Allen Holden Jr.

LeRoy Allen Holden Jr., 57, son of the late LeRoy Allen Sr. and Dorothy Kurth Holden, had zest for life. He put his family first and would give the shirt off his back to anyone. His unexpected passing to be with our Lord on Jan. 22, 2015, stunned our world. Born June 1,...

Jan 22, 2015

Obituary for Letty Harrington Schiweck

Letty Harrington Schiweck, 86, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at St. Patrick Hospital after an acute stroke on Jan. 15. She was born Letty Mae Harrington in 1928 on an island in the Big Sioux River in South Dakota near Westfield, Iowa. Her parents were Charles Vessey Harrington and Vera Mae...

Jan 21, 2015

Obituary for Ann Marie Fandry (Levesque Halttunen)

On Jan. 21, 2015, at the age of 86, surrounded by her family, Ann passed away of natural causes while living at Hunters Glen in Missoula. Her body had just worn down because for the past 37 years she had fought and won the battle against breast cancer. Ann Marie Levesque was...

Jan 21, 2015

Obituary for William R. "Bill" Holden

A tribute to and celebration of Bill Holden Jr.'s life and accomplishments will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Sunrise Saloon, located at 1805 Regent St. in Missoula. Please join us as we honor Bill's exceptional life, work, family and friends. Food will be provided. Read William...

Jan 20, 2015

Life Story for Charles R. Franks

Jan 19, 2015

Obituary for Edward H. Dowse

Edward H. Dowse, 68, passed away of natural causes at St. Patrick Hospital on Mon. Jan. 19th. Edward was born on Dec. 22, 1946 in Oil City, PA to Delmar Dowse and Marylou (Soke) Dowse. After completing high school, he joined the Marines and was enlisted from 1965 to 1971. He was a lifelong...

Jan 19, 2015

Life Story for Louise Mackenzie Caras

Jan 19, 2015

Obituary for Lloyd Irving McDonald

Lloyd Irving McDonald, 79, of Missoula, passed away in Spokane on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015. Lloyd was born to Les and Viva McDonald on March 16, 1935. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Donna Mae McDonald; sons, Daryl (Leslie), Tom, Tim (Shelly) and Dave (Leona); sisters, Lorraine Dalzell, Betty Shortridge and...

Jan 17, 2015

Life Story for Kenneth Gangl

Jan 17, 2015

Obituary for Kenneth Gann

– Kenneth Gann, 48, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2015. He was born Dec. 8, 1966, in San Pablo, California. As a young boy, he loved going to his grandparents' ranch. He could fix anything and was a born carpenter. His proud parents are Galen Gann and Sharon Pendleton. Ken had an amazing...

Jan 16, 2015

Life Story for Shirley A. Huffaker

Jan 16, 2015

Obituary for Michael H. Ginnings

Michael Herman Ginnings passed away unexpectedly January 16, 2015, at home with Chari Lipski, the lady he loved and adored, by his side. Michael was born May 5, 1948, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Millard Herman Ginnings and Hattie Inez (Nix) Ginnings. Michael's mother passed away when he was only 18 months old. After his...

Jan 16, 2015

Obituary for Marilyn Gaines Kaphammer Denny

Marilyn Gaines Kaphammer Denny of Missoula passed away at home Friday January 16, 2015 She was born June 12, 1936 in Glasgow Montana to Evelyn and Jack Gaines. As a young girl she graduated from high school in Corvallis Mt., then went on to get her teaching certificate from Western Montana College in...

Jan 15, 2015

Obituary for Mary Kathryn Oliver (Kathy)

December 11, 1953 - January 15, 2015 Mary Kathryn (Kathy) Oliver passed away on January 15, 2015 after an extended illness, in Missoula, Mont. She was born December 11, 1953 in Lewisburg, Tenn. to Mary Lina and Charles Oliver, Sr. Kathy attended schools in Lewisburg, Tenn.; Huntsville, Ala.; and Silver Springs, Md. She...

Jan 15, 2015

Obituary for LaVerne Reuther

LaVerne Reuther May 4, 1925 - January 15, 2015 Formerly of Jamestown, North Dakota. Preceded in death by husband Erwin. Survived by children Ron (Michelle), Paulette (Bill) Docktor; grandchildren Colin (Melissa) Reuther, Anne Reuther, Lisa (Ben) Eggebeen, Paul Docktor (Amanda Dial); great grandchildren Addison Eggebeen, Camden Docktor; sister, Louise Heid. A Private family service will...

Jan 15, 2015

Obituary for Arletta Mae Curtiss

Arletta Mae Curtiss, 92, of Missoula went to be in the arms of the Lamb of God on Thursday, January 15, 2015. She was born on September 15, 1922 in Lucas, KS to Lewis and Maggie Berry. She grew up in Hunter, KS where she then attended beauty school and owned her own shop....

Jan 14, 2015

Obituary for Stephen Adamski

Stephen P. Adamski, 71, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015, at home of cancer. He was born March 31, 1943, in Waterbury, Connecticut, to Chester and Mary Adamski. On April 3, 1965, he married Judith L. Scherr. The couple lived in Colchester, Connecticut, until moving to Frenchtown in October 2002. He was an assistant pastor...

Jan 14, 2015

Obituary for Dale Edwin Sherrard

Dale Edwin Sherrard passed away Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015. He was 53 years old. The son of John and Donna Shafer of Cambridge, Ohio, and the late Dale Erman Sherrard, he graduated from Cambridge High School before attending Columbus College of Art and Design. Upon moving to New York City in the early 1980s,...

Jan 13, 2015

Obituary for Lonnie Douglas Young

Lonnie Douglas "Doug" Young, 70, took his final ride on life's highway Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015. He passed away peacefully in his home in Missoula. At his request, no service will be held. The family will hold a memorial in late spring. Doug, born Sept. 17, 1944, was a truck driver most of his...

Jan 13, 2015

Life Story for Lawrence William Beeley