Obituaries

Oct 3, 2014

Obituary for John Edson "Jack" Middleton

John Edson 'Jack' Middleton was born March 20, 1919, in Fulton, Illinois, and passed away Friday, Oct. 3, 2014, at the Philipsburg Nursing Home in Philipsburg. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Bearl Audrey Barnett Middleton; and his sister, Trudy. His wife, Carolyn Lee Mason-Middleton, passed away in July...

Oct 1, 2014

Obituary for Sam A. Roberts Col.

Colonel Sam Alfred Roberts, 95, passed away peacefully on Oct 1, 2014 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, Montana surrounded by his loving family. Roberts was born in Boise, Idaho to Sam and Gracia Roberts, who eventually moved to Helena, Montana. Roberts was educated through high school in Helena. He attended the University...

Sep 29, 2014

Obituary for John Morgan. Davies

John Morgan Davies, 75, of Alberton, passed away on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at the family home on Petty Creek. John was born on March 30, 1939, in Fairbanks, Alaska, to Audrey and W. Morgan Davies. He left Alaska in l957 to attend the University of Montana and worked as an electronic repairman until...

Sep 29, 2014

Obituary for Cathie L. Schmiedeke

Cathie Lynn Schmiedeke, 68, of Missoula, passed away Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, at home with her family. She was born July 21, 1946, in Missoula. Cathie graduated from Sentinel High School in 1964, then graduated from the vo-tech shortly after as a paralegal. She had a passion for travel and photography. Cathie lived in...

Sep 29, 2014

Obituary for Clifton D. Farmer (Doug)

Clifton "Doug" Farmer, 77, of Clinton, peacefully entered into eternal rest Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. He passed away at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula surrounded by his loving family. His hobbies included golfing, watching golfing and NASCAR racing on the long tracks. In fact, he loved to tailgate while driving. He received lots...

Sep 29, 2014

Obituary for Mary Jane Stolp

Mary Jane "Janie" Stolp, of Missoula, returned home to the Lord on Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. She was born in Chewelah, Washington, on June 3, 1930, to her loving parents Robert and Stella Schoenberg, also of Chewelah. Janie made her home in Missoula shortly after she married the love of her life, Larry Stolp,...

Sep 29, 2014

Obituary for Milton "Red" Cole

Milton "Red" Cole, 85, passed away on Sept. 29, 2014, at Community Medical Center of natural causes. He was born June 5, 1929, in Halliday, North Dakota, to Milton and Lillian Cole. He graduated from Halliday High School in 1948. He enlisted in the Army in 1951, was in the 2nd Infantry and served...

Sep 28, 2014

Life Story for James W. Powell

Sep 26, 2014

Obituary for Daniel John Walsh

Daniel John Walsh left this world Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, doing one of the things he loved most in life – riding his motorcycle. Danny, the only son of John and Shirley Walsh, was born April 16, 1959, in Butte. He attended Butte schools and then joined the U.S. Navy. His father's guidance and...

Sep 24, 2014

Obituary for Robert J. "Smitty Bob" Smith

Robert J. "Smitty" "Bob" Smith, 90, of Missoula, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at St. Patrick Hospital. He was born Dec. 5, 1923, in Sioux City, Iowa, to Ernest Dick Smith and Louise Susan Dries. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1940 to 1945. Bob was married...

Sep 24, 2014

Obituary for Frank Merritt Wallis

Frank Merritt Wallis, 88, of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at St. Patrick's Hospital. He was born on December 29, 1925, in Philadelphia, PA, to John and Florence Kelly Wallis. In 1944 Frank entered the U.S. Army Air Corp and was immediately stationed in England. He completed 35 missions as a...

Sep 23, 2014

Obituary for Jeff P. Geneau

On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, Jeff "Cowboy" Geneau, a 42-year-old Lolo resident with a Big Ol' Texas heart, rode his painted horse into the pearly gates of heaven. Without a doubt, he was greeted by Anthony and Lucy Geneau, his grandparents who loved and raised him and helped him become the man he was....

Sep 22, 2014

Life Story for Thomas John Griffin

Sep 22, 2014

Life Story for Thomas John Griggin

Sep 22, 2014

Life Story for Glen H. Roberts

Sep 21, 2014

Obituary for Lucinda Hightower

– Lucinda Hightower, 80, of Missoula, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, at Kathy's Place in Florence of natural causes. She was born Nov. 7, 1933, at home outside of Polson to Tulla Spencer Wright and Mary Wright. Born during the Great Depression, she was raised on a...

Sep 21, 2014

Obituary for Mark Lyons

Mark Lyons, 66, of Missoula, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 21, 1948, in Alpena, Michigan, to Fred and Rita Lyons. While growing up in Alpena, he discovered his true passion for fishing and the outdoors. He spent numerous days on the rivers...

Sep 21, 2014

Life Story for Mary Jane Smith

Sep 21, 2014

Life Story for Mary Jane Smith

Sep 21, 2014

Obituary for David Asch

– David J. Asch, 85, of Florence, passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, at Community Medical Center in Missoula due to a stoke. David was born March 15, 1929, to Nathan and Elizabeth (Ingwersen) Asch in New Milford, Connecticut. He attended boarding schools from an early age. On Oct. 3, 1946, he enlisted in the...