Obituaries
Maureen Householder
Mar 16, 2023
Maureen “Renee” Householder, 78, of Missoula, passed away peacefully in the presence of her two daughters on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital, of natural causes. She was born on October 7, 1944 in Chicago, IL to Joseph Taylor and Blanche (Nee: Murnane) Taylor, and was the youngest of four children.
At age 13 Renee left home...
William Smith
Mar 14, 2023
William ("Bill") Fredrick Smith, 81, of Swan Lake, MT, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, of natural causes.
He was born in Lethbridge, Alberta, but was a Montana man through and through and spent his early days growing up in Sweet Grass, Montana. His parents Mary and George Smith ran a farm east of town and a bar,...
Leona Green
Mar 14, 2023
Leona Grande Raines Green
5/17/1934 – 3/14/2023
“Vaer Sa Gud”
A grand lady, Leona Grande Raines Green, age 88, went over the great divide on March 14, 2023. Visiting with her favorite companion from her Missoula Manor apartment, she left us instantly as she was talking, laughing, and singing old songs over the phone.
Our beloved mother and grandmother...
Richard F. Cherry
Mar 12, 2023
Richard Francis Cherry, better known as Rick, passed on from this life on Sunday, March 12, 2023 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital following a period of persistent health issues.
Born on September 1, 1954 in West Orange, New Jersey, Rick was the second child of Francis "Luke" and Patricia Cherry. As a child, Rick's love of trucks, construction, and sports...
Alex Olson
Mar 8, 2023
David Alexander “Alex” Olson, 10, of Missoula passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Community Medical Center in Missoula. Alex was placed to rest in the Victor Cemetery near Victor, Montana.
Alex Olson, adoptive son of David and Kelly Olson, was born October 1, 2012 in Butte, Montana. He was a cool kid. In another life he would have...
Gene Smith
Mar 4, 2023
Eugene Phillip Smith
"Smitty"
Eugene Phillip Smith, 90, of Missoula, passed away on March. 4, 2023 of natural causes.
He was born on August 6th, 1932, in Anaconda, MT to William & Una Smith. As a young boy the family moved to Bremerton, WA and after a short time to Vallejo, CA where he attended grade school. Eventually settling...
Brenda Nixon
Mar 4, 2023
Brenda Jean Nixon
Brenda Jean Nixon, 80, of Missoula, went to meet Jesus on
Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Village Healthcare of natural causes.
She was born on September 17, 1942 in Miles City to
Wesley and Claudia Lausch. She was one of 7 children. She
grew up in Plevna and Ismay, and worked as a soda jerk early...
Kenneth Lewis Ashcroft
Mar 3, 2023
Kenneth Lewis Ashcroft, 32, of Seeley Lake, passed away suddenly, unexpectedly and certainly without permission, in his home on Friday, March 3rd. Kenny was taken from us much too soon. He was born August 1, 1990, in Missoula, MT to Rene Lewis Ashcroft and Jerry Ashcroft of Seeley Lake. Kenny grew up in Seeley Lake and graduated from Seeley Swan...
Andrea Renee Schlueter (Nee: Farlin)
Mar 2, 2023
Andrea Renee Schlueter (Farlin) After a valiant fight with cancer, our beautiful Andrea began her next journey in life, March 2, 2023, with family by her side. Andrea was born September 22, 1965, in Kalispell, Montana to Carole Oudenhoven (Farlin) and Wade Farlin. She graduated from Hellgate High School in 1984. She attended the University of Montana for two years before going...
Ivan Maksimovich Chinikaylo
Mar 1, 2023
Ivan Maksimovich Chinikaylo, 86, passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones in the comfort of his home, in Missoula.
He was born on November 22, 1936, in all, Olshany, Belarus, to Maksim, and Anna Chinikaylo.
On October 26, 1980, he married Olga Stepanovna Pasyuk in Olshany, Belarus. They had five children together. They lived there...
Dean A. Stensland
Feb 28, 2023
“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”
Dean Alan Stensland was born on November 24, 1956, to loving parents Gail and Elinor Stensland in Great Falls, Montana, the oldest of four children.
Born with a smile and a curious spirit, Dean was raised in Fort Benton and...
Gerald Arthur Gill
Feb 27, 2023
Gerald “Gerry” Arthur Gill, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home in Missoula with his family by his side. Gerry will be remembered as a kind, caring, patient and intelligent man with strong spirit and soft heart.
Gerry was born February 18, 1938, in Seattle, Washington to Sidney and Florence Gill. After graduating from high school his family...
Robert "Bob" Lamley
Feb 27, 2023
Robert Eugene Lamley 95 of Missoula, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 at Providence Hospital (St Pats) of natural causes.
He was born on January 11, 1928, in Delphos, Ohio to Clyde and Ruth Lamley. He lived in Kenton, Ohio with his family and attended Kenton public schools. While in High School he was a member of the...
Amie Applegate
Feb 26, 2023
Amie Lynn (Rigby) Applegate passed away peacefully with her family by her side on February 26, 2023, at home in Turah, MT. Amie was born on October 1, 1971, in Butte, MT to Sonja Cyr and Dennis Rigby. Amie was raised in Great Falls, Montana and graduated from Sentinel High School in Missoula, MT. She attended college at Montana...
Judy Pauline Miller
Feb 25, 2023
MISSOULA ~ Judy Loran Miller was born on August 28, 1943 to Henry and Helen (Tkach) Loran in Missoula, MT. She was the middle child with two brothers. She attended St. Anthony's grade school and graduated from Sacred Heart Academy in 1961.
Judy met her future husband Rudy while cruising the drag in downtown Missoula. Rudy stopped to change...
Peggy Lee Williams
Feb 24, 2023
Peggy Lee Williams of Missoula passed away at the age 80 on February 24, 2023, at St. Patrick’s Hospital after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses.
She was born on November 20, 1942, in Missoula, to Wade and Emmeline (McKittrick) Lee. Peggy grew up in Missoula, attended St. Anthony’s Grade School, and was a 1960 graduate of Sentinel...
Virginia Eddy
Feb 20, 2023
Virginia May Eicher 92, passed away at her home in Arlee, MT on Monday, February 20, 2023, with family by her side. She would have been 93 on March 6, 2023.
She was born to Gladys and Jacob Eicher on March 6, 1930, in Council Bluffs Iowa. She was the 2nd oldest in a family of 7 children....
Buena "Bunny" Neal
Feb 20, 2023
Buena “Bunny” Neal, 91, of Missoula passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Edgewood Vista – Missoula. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, February 27, 2023 at the Darby Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.
Buena “Bunny” Violet Neal, daughter of Ole and Mayme (Heine) Kerns, was born July 26, 1931 in Clatskanie,...
Tammi Elaine Wakefield
Feb 17, 2023
Tammi Elaine Wakefield, 65, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital following a brief period of declining health.
Tammi was born February 11, 1958, the second daughter of Alan and Vivian Wakefield. Tammi moved around a bit after high school before returning to Missoula in the early 90’s. Tammi could be described...
Terry Lee Rupp
Feb 10, 2023
Terry Lee Rupp, 60, of Missoula, Montana, formerly of Garden City, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Providence St. Patrick Hospital.
Terry Lee was born April 13, 1962, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the oldest of three daughters born to Orlyn and Virginia Dickson. From a young age cooking was a passion of Terry Lee’s, and she loved experimenting and having her family try out...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for free daily messages of hope and healing throughout the first year after a loss.
Quick Links
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for free daily messages of hope and healing throughout the first year after a loss.