Obituaries

Catherine Cooper

Catherine Cooper

Feb 5, 2023

 

Cathy Cooper passed away from a sudden and brief illness. She went quietly to heaven, where she joins her beloved parents (Wayne and Jean Cooper), niece (Riley Olson) and nephew (Josh Olson) along with many of her pets: cats, dogs, and a horse. She collected animals the way she collected friends, who had varied and interesting adventures along with...

Sharon Lynn Redfield

Sharon Lynn Redfield

Feb 3, 2023

Sharon Lynn (Flankey) Redfield, beloved Daughter, mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away unexpectedly and went to be with her lord and savior on February 3rd, 2023, at the age of 61.

Sharon was Born on August 16th, 1961, in Lewistown, MT to George and Evelyn Flankey, due to her father’s air force career Sharon moved around a lot...

Robert "Bob" Schneider

Robert "Bob" Schneider

Feb 2, 2023

 

Robert “Bob” Schneider, 77, of Missoula, Montana sadly left us on February 2 after a brief battle with leukemia. Bob was born on March 23, 1945 in Anaconda to Charles and Elaine Schneider. As a young boy, Bob, spent time enjoying the outdoors and playing sports for Butte Central Catholic High School and Glasgow High School. He then went...

Zachariah David Moeller

Zachariah David Moeller

Jan 28, 2023

Zachariah David Moeller passed away suddenly in a tragic fall at his family property in Saltese, Montana on January 28th, 2023.  Zach was born on October 31,1980 in Superior, MT in the same wild mountains where he passed.  Those wild mountains influenced his early adolescent years as he grew up in Montana.  Zachariah graduated from Belgrade High School in 1999,...

Carol Huggins

Carol Huggins

Jan 26, 2023

Carol Agnes Huggins was born on November 8, 1935. She was the youngest of 14 children. At nine days old her mother, Agnes (Radabaugh) Huggins sadly passed away. Carol was incredibly blessed when Roy and Adelaide Cooper and their daughter Grace became her forever foster family. She attended her early school years in Big Fork, MT and attended Flathead High...

John "Jack" Roemer

John "Jack" Roemer

Jan 26, 2023

Long time businessman John E. ‘Jack’ Roemer, 92, passed away of complications due to dementia on January 26, 2023 with his family by his side.

Jack was born in Cleveland, Ohio to John E. Lentz and Katherine Kilcher Lentz on July 26, 1930.  He grew up in the small Minnesota farm town of Dawson with his younger brother Conrad (Joel) and beloved terrier Ginger. 

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Michelle L. Thomas

Michelle L. Thomas

Jan 25, 2023

Michelle “Shelly” (Bebee) Thomas (52) our beloved sister, friend, and grandmother left us on January 25, 2023 at Providence St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, MT after a brief illness.  Shelly attended school in St. Maries with the class of 1989.

Following her schooling, Shelly attended the University of Idaho on the NIC campus in Coeur d’ Alene.  Shelly started dating...

Richard M. Boe

Richard M. Boe

Jan 25, 2023

Richard M. Boe passed away January 25, 2023, surrounded by family at home at 92 of natural causes. 

He was born June 5, 1930, in Sidney, MT to Rasmus and Mabel (Moen) Boe, their first child.  He grew up on the family farm working their land as well as friends’ and neighbors’. 

He graduated from high school in Sidney in...

David Lee Pumarlo

David Lee Pumarlo

Jan 25, 2023

 

 

FLORENCE ~ David Lee Pumarlo, 83, of Florence, passed away on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. 

He was born on December 15,1939 in Kenmare, North Dakota to Floyd and Helen (Wulfekuhle) Pumarlo. 

Dave grew up on a farm with his three siblings and many cousins.  After graduating from high school,...

Dennis LeRoy Mathson

Dennis LeRoy Mathson

Jan 22, 2023

Dennis LeRoy Mathson, 72, passed away somewhat suddenly after a brief illness at a Missoula hospital on Sunday, January 22, 2023. He went peacefully, surrounded by family and friends.

Dennis truly lived life to the fullest! He was a loving dad, grandpa, brother, son, husband, and friend. He was selfless, loving, and kind to everyone around him.

He was born...

Maria Angeline Atkins

Maria Angeline Atkins

Jan 22, 2023

Maria Angeline Atkins 18, passed away on January 22, 2023. In a car accident on Highway 93-mile marker 87. Maria blessed Missoula, MT with her beautiful personality for two whole years. Maria grew up in Casper, WY, from four years old until she was sixteen. Maria was born on September 13, 2004 in Jacksonville, FL, where she spent her first...

John M. Shoen

John M. Shoen

Jan 22, 2023

John Martin Shoen, 55, passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 from a cardiac event. John was born in El Paso on November 10, 1967 to Lawrence and Yoshiko Shoen. The family moved to Missoula in 1975.

In 1991 he married Sandy Wilson. They had 3 sons, Nathan, Bradly and Colten. John worked for Opportunity resources for the last 32...

Michael Priddy

Michael Priddy

Jan 21, 2023

 

MICHAEL ROBERT PRIDDY

To understand the extraordinary life of Mike Priddy, you have to know he had many titles.

 

To his wife Susan, Michael Robert Priddy was the love of her life for more than 44 years, her forever boyfriend, and her soulmate. To his parents Walter and Jane, he was a beloved son, and to his siblings...

Judy Weber

Judy Weber

Jan 20, 2023

Judy Ann (Olson, Lay) Weber, 74, of Stevensville, Montana passed away on January 20, 2023.Judy was born on December 4, 1948 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ruth and Vern Olson. Judy grew upin Brentwood, MO and attended Brentwood High School where she was involved in NationalHonors Society, Girls Athletic Association for 4 years, PEP Club for 4 years, GAA class...

Webster Callaway

Webster Callaway

Jan 15, 2023

Webster Ragan Callaway, 94, passed away Sunday January 15, 2023 at his residence in Missoula.  A graveside service will be held Thursday January 19, 2023, at 1pm at the Western Montana Veteran's Cemetery. 1911 Tower St. Missoula MT. 59804

Joseph Elroy Hiett

Joseph Elroy Hiett

Jan 9, 2023

On January 9, 2023, at the age of 29, Joseph “Joey” Elroy Hiett, beloved son, grandson, brother, nephew, friend, and neighbor, passed away.

  He is survived by his father and step-mother, Joseph Hiett and Sonia Shearer-Hiett, mother, Catherine Kowalski, and sister, Katie Hiett.  He and Katie were like old friends who got together and laughed about the life in...

Eva Ward

Eva Ward

Jan 8, 2023

Eva Jean Ward was born in Kalispell, MT on June 8th in 1949. She was the oldest daughter of Carl R. Danielson and Delores Gadbow. Her Father served in World War II, owned a sawmill, played the fiddle and loved to fish. She lost her Dad on January 28th, 1977.

Eva loved her family and friends.  She enjoyed camping, rafting,...

Kassidi Marie Bridge

Kassidi Marie Bridge

Jan 7, 2023

Kassidi Marie Myrick Bridge was a driving force. When she knew what she wanted, she had the grit and determination to make it happen. There was no stopping that girl and she reached many heights both physically and professionally. But now, as she has passed and countless people remain feeling connected to her, it is clear that the thing that...

Craig Nagy

Craig Nagy

Jan 6, 2023

Craig Michael Nagy, age 29, passed on in Missoula, Montana, on January 6, 2023. He is the beloved son of Patricia M Fowlie and Jon O Nagy, and beloved brother of Sarah M Nagy. He left behind many relatives and friends who love him. He was born on June 4, 1993, in Berkeley, California, and raised in Bozeman, Montana, where...