Obituaries

Jul 19, 2014

Obituary for Corrine O. Supplee

Corrine Supplee lived a long, full and glamorous life. Born March 8, 1924, in Sioux City, Iowa, Corrine was the "middle sister," flanked by older sister Elaine and younger sister Shirley. Propped on her Dad's shoulders at age 3, she was awed by the sight of Charles Lindbergh during a parade to celebrate the...

Jul 19, 2014

Obituary for Donald A. Chamberlain

Donald A. Chamberlain, 91, passed away peacefully in his sleep at Hunter's Glen in July 19, 2014. He was born April 14, 1923 in Pontiac, Michigan to Roy Cleve and Mable Irene (Linderman) Chamberlain. At the age of 7, Don's family moved from Waterford, MI to the farm in Davisburg, MI. Don received his...

Jul 18, 2014

Obituary for Lorita Mae Anderson

Thriving in the harshest conditions, producing the most delicate of blooms, and protected by the hardest thorns, the wild rose defines strength, beauty and fortitude. It is therefore fitting that Lorita's name means "wild rose" as she epitomized all those qualities. Fiercely independent, yet tender of spirit and generous in deed, she gave freely...

Jul 17, 2014

Obituary for Derrick Richard Franchuk

Derrick Richard Franchuk Derrick Franchuk left this world we know on July 17, 2014. His parents, Galen and Tammie Franchuk along with his older sister Kayley Franchuk, welcomed him into their lives on April 6, 1988. He was a treasure from this day forward. Derrick attended Frenchtown public schools, but his knowledge came from...

Jul 17, 2014

Obituary for Eunice Grace Peterson

Eunice Grace Peterson, 94, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday July 17, 2014 at her home of natural causes. Eunice was born on June 27, 1920 in Morristown, SD to Crawford and Hazel Wattenberger. She attended grade school in Morristown and graduated from High School in McIntosh...

Jul 16, 2014

Obituary for Elfriend Deininger Prison

Elfriede Prison, our loving mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014, to joyously join her parents, sisters and son. Elfriede was born July 22, 1921, in Manheim, Germany, to Heinrich Albert Deininger and Lina Katharina Gehrig. She was the youngest of seven girls. She married Horst Prison. Elfriede was kind...

Jul 14, 2014

Obituary for Lloyd E. Eickert

Lloyd Earl Eickert, 88, of Missoula/ Stevensville, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2014 at the Village Nursing Home after a brief battle with cancer. He was born on November 15, 1925 in Chadwick, Illinois to Julius and Hazel Eickert. He was raised and educated in Chadwick with his 9 brother and sisters until...

Jul 13, 2014

Life Story for Debra J. Kluesner

Jul 13, 2014

Obituary for Devin Wayne Leonardi

On July 13, 2014, beloved son, brother, partner and friend, Devin Wayne Leonardi, took his life in Missoula at the age of 33. Devin lived a life of great poetry. He was born April 16, 1981, in Evanston, Illinois. An accomplished artist, Devin explored repressed issues of American history and politics. His paintings reprocessed...

Jul 12, 2014

Life Story for John Henry Moss

Jul 11, 2014

Obituary for Shanna M. Frey

A memorial service for Shanna M. Frey is scheduled for Thursday, June 4, at 2 p.m. at the Garden City Funeral Home with a reception to follow. Shanna, the daughter of Chuck and Barbara Frey, passed away on July 11, 2014, in Missoula at the age of 51. Read Shanna Frey's Obituary and Guestbook...

Jul 11, 2014

Obituary for Cody Denzel Cordis

Cody Denzel Cordis went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 11, 2014, following a long and courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Cody passed away peacefully in his mother's arms and was surrounding by his adoring family. Cody was born on September 6, 2003 and was an amazing little soul who touched...

Jul 11, 2014

Obituary for Shanna M. Frey

-Shanna Marie Frey, 51, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2014 following a tragic car accident. Shanna was born on July 1, 1963, in Missoula to Barbara and Charles Frey. As a young girl she joined Missoula's swim team and swam competitively all through her grade and high school years. She attended Linfield College...

Jul 10, 2014

Life Story for Shannon Williams

Jul 10, 2014

Obituary for Raymond Alexander

Early Thursday morning July 10, 2014 at 4:52 Ray Alexander fell asleep in death, He was surrounded by the love of everyone especially his wife. He was born to Archie and Doris Alexander in Jackson Hole .Wyoming. At the age of six his family moved to Superior, Montana, where he grew up, went to school...

Jul 10, 2014

Obituary for Helen Eleanor Snell

Helen Eleanor Snell (Grandma Honey), 99, of Missoula, MT died on July 09, 2014. A first generation American, she was born May 23, 1915 to Anna and Adam Matsko of Stockett, Montana near Great Falls. Known by her family as "Helyenka" she was the middle child of eight siblings: Anne (Ted Johnsen), Emery (Anna),...

Jul 9, 2014

Obituary for Jenny B. Dery

Jenny B. Dery, 83, passed away at her home in Missoula on Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Jenny was born July 26, 1931, to Guisseppi and Barbara Maltese in Dearborn, Michigan. Jenny grew up in Michigan finishing school there and then marrying Paul H. Dery on July 15, 1950. Together they raised nine children, spending...

Jul 8, 2014

Obituary for Lewis E. Hasbrouck

Lewis E. Hasbrouck, 66, of Missoula, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 8, 2014. At Lew's request cremation is planned and no services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home and Crematory Read Lewis Hasbrouck's Obituary and Guestbook.

Jul 7, 2014

Obituary for Winnie Hintz-Zeller

Winnie Hintz-Zeller, 79, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2014, at Riverside Health Care of natural causes. Family was at her side. Winnie was born in Webster, South Dakota, on Jan. 6, 1935, to Henry and Winnie Roseth. They moved to Missoula when Winnie was a little girl. She grew up in East Missoula,...

Jul 5, 2014

Obituary for Ted Wolcott

Theodore Wolcott was born in Massachusetts on May 11, 1929. As a youngster, he moved with his family to Oregon, where he attended Yamhill Carlton High School. After enlisting in the U.S. Navy for a four-year stint, Ted returned to Oregon, where he married and had three children. He later divorced. In 1984, he met...