Obituaries

Paul Beecher Clinton III

Paul Beecher Clinton III

Apr 24, 2021

Paul “Bud” Clinton III was born in Colorado on July 15, 1944, to Paul Clinton II and Elizabeth (Huckabay) Clinton. He was the oldest of four children, followed fifteen months later by his brother and best friend for life, Michael “Mikey” Clinton. He passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2021, after a lengthy and courageous battle with pulmonary...

James L. "Jim" Hagemeier

James L. "Jim" Hagemeier

Apr 23, 2021

James L. Hagemeier, an adventurous spirit who found his life’s purpose in the mountains of the West, died Friday, April 23, 2021, in Missoula, Montana with his wife and children at his side. Born on November 26, 1937 in Burlington, Iowa, along the Mississippi River, young Jim spent his days roaming the forests. He learned to trap small animals and...

Jacqueline McGraw Kruzen

Jacqueline McGraw Kruzen

Apr 21, 2021

POLSON ~ Jacqueline M. Kruzen, 72, of Polson, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Aaron Don Hitchcock

Aaron Don Hitchcock

Apr 21, 2021

MISSOULA ~ Aaron Don Hitchcock, 76, of Missoula passed away on April 21, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 31, 1945 in Missoula to Elmer and Dortha Hitchcock. Aaron attended school in Missoula from first grade through university. On March 16, 1985 he married the love of his life, Helen Robinson and they made...

Lorraine Gross

Lorraine Gross

Apr 20, 2021

Lorraine (Lorri) J. Gross, 60, went home to the Lord April 20, 2021. She was being treated for lung and heart problems at Marcus Daly Hospital in Hamilton. She was living in Stevensville at the time of her death. Lorri was born in Missoula April 3, 1961 to M. Frances (Fran) Gross and John A. Gross. She grew up in...

David Mark Reynolds

David Mark Reynolds

Apr 20, 2021

FORENCE ~ David M. Reynolds, 73, of Florence, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Jacques Fernand "Jack" Lizotte

Jacques Fernand "Jack" Lizotte

Apr 19, 2021

Jacques “Jack” Fernand Lizotte, 74, of St. Regis, MT passed away on Monday, April 19, 2021 in his home on Tamarack Creek of natural causes. Jack was born on April 29, 1946 in Sainte-Perpetue, Quebec, Canada to Elzeard Lizotte and Henedine Gauthier. As a young boy, Jack moved south across the border to Rhode Island with his mother. In later...

Theodore Christiansen (A life no matter how fragile or brief forever changes the world)

Theodore Christiansen (A life no matter how fragile or brief forever changes the world)

Apr 17, 2021

Missoula - Theodore Jai Christiansen passed away Saturday April 17, 2021 at Saint Patrick's Providence Hospital. There will be a service for Theodore Wednesday April 28, 2021 at the Clinton Community Church at 2 p.m. The service will be livestreamed for those that cannot be in attendance. Details to follow. Livestream link below

Lynn Hash

Lynn Hash

Apr 16, 2021

Lynn Ann Hash, 63, of Drummond, passed away April 16, 2021 at St. Pat’s Hospital with her beloved children, husband, and sister at her bedside. Lynn was born November 12, 1957 at Bethany Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, to Richard and Geraldine Przybylski. She grew up on the Southside of Chicago close to her grandparents and family. She loved to tell...

William Arthur "Bill" Grubbs

William Arthur "Bill" Grubbs

Apr 13, 2021

William “Bill” Arthur Grubbs was born August 22, 1938 to William Henry Grubbs and Cora Alma Dodd. He was joined by brothers, Henry Elmore and Carl Edward. His family grew to include step-father George LeRoy Bartlett then more siblings George Elton, Dennis Delos and Janette Lee. Bill unexpectedly passed away August 13, 2021 following a massive heart attack at Community...

George Eugene Pfau

George Eugene Pfau

Apr 13, 2021

George Eugene Pfau, 84, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on April 13, 2021 with family by his side. He was born to parents George H. and Rose Pfau on September 28, 1936 in Missoula. He was the oldest of five children. George grew up in Stevensville helping his dad on the dairy farm, often doing chores early in the morning...

Howard William Lemm

Howard William Lemm

Apr 13, 2021

Howard W. Lemm, 84, of Missoula passed away Tuesday on April 13, 2021 surrounded by family. He was born in Butte, Mt to Robert C and Margaret Lemm on January 15, 1937. He has one brother Robert C Lemm Jr and is preceded in Death by his sister Patty Sicotte. Howard attended Emerson Grade School and Graduated from Boys Central...

Alvina Eva Reidy

Alvina Eva Reidy

Apr 12, 2021

Alvina Eva Forsch Reidy passed away in Missoula on April 12th of natural causes. Alvina is survived by her three daughters, Sharon, Jan and Kathy. She was born on March 12, 1933, in Mott, ND on the homestead farm of her parents, Adam and Eva Forsch who immigrated from Russia and Germany. She was the youngest of 11 siblings. She...

Gary Alan Bailey

Gary Alan Bailey

Apr 12, 2021

Gary Alan Bailey, 59, of Superior, MT passed away peacefully at his home in the early morning hours of April 12th. Gary was preceded in death by his parents Mick and Dana Bailey, grandparents, Herb and Lois Baker, Tom and Jo Bailey, and his sister Debbie Woodard. Gary Alan Bailey was born October 29, 1961 to Mick and Dana Bailey...

Michael Francis Fredrickson

Michael Francis Fredrickson

Apr 12, 2021

This heart of mine is made of silver. This heart of mine is made of gold. It will shine like candle, when your world is dark and cold. Michael Francis Fredrickson passed away from cancer April 12, 2021 at St. Patrick's Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born in Butte, America, on May 9, 1945 to Raymond Fredrickson and...

Lester Dale Feistner

Lester Dale Feistner

Apr 11, 2021

In the memory of a Family Man…. Lester Dale Feistner, 77, of Missoula passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, peacefully at his home. Lester, son of John and Lydia (Lutz) Feistner, was born March 19, 1944 in Townsend, Montana. He lived on a farm with his family until he was 19. After the farm he did some automotive work. He...

Scott Orr

Scott Orr

Apr 10, 2021

Scott Littlewood Orr, of Missoula, MT, died April 10, 2021 in a tragic car accident. He graduated from Bozeman High in 1986, and proudly served in both US Army and National Guard and later married Susan Larsen. Survivors include his wife, Susan, mother, Charlotte Orr, brother, Thomas (Susie) Orr, nephew, Sam, niece, Katee, and sister, Missy (Charles) Smid. He was...

Marjorie "Margie" Mayes

Marjorie "Margie" Mayes

Apr 9, 2021

Marjorie “Margie” Helen Mayes, of Missoula, passed away peacefully, on Friday, April 9th, at the age of 94. Margie was born on February 6, 1927 in Missoula, the third child of four, to Sidney and Nellie Howard. Drawn to the performing arts at a young age, Margie danced, became an accomplished musician, and was active in theater. As a child...

Christopher Clasby

Christopher Clasby

Apr 5, 2021

Chris Clasby, 48, of Missoula, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Hospital, of natural causes. He grew up in Montana, graduated Helena High School and attended Carroll College before transferring to UM Missoula and earning a BA in English. After teaching high school English, he earned a master’s in Social Work (MSW) then earned licensure as...

Thomas "Tom" Lehman

Thomas "Tom" Lehman

Apr 3, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Strauss Lehman Thomas “Tom” Strauss Lehman, 84, of Missoula, passed-away peacefully at home on Saturday, April 3, 2021. He was born on February 4, 1937, in Chicago, IL to Lawrence and Sue Lehman. Tom was raised in Colorado and chose Montana as his best last place. He graduated from Colorado A & M in 1960 then managed the...

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