Obituaries

Jul 24, 2024

Ruby Charlene Duncan (Wortham) age 83, passed away peacefully July 24, 2024, at her son Danny and daughter in law Mary Jo's home in Missoula, Montana from dementia related illness.

Charlene was born on December 13, 1940 in Kinta Oklahoma to parents Ben and Lula Mae Wortham. She was one of six girls and two boys.

The family lived in Oklahoma until...

Jul 24, 2024

Stephen “Steve” Domenichella, 55, a longtime Missoula resident, passed away from natural causes on Wednesday, July24, while hiking in one of his favorite places, Mount Sentinel above the University of Montana campus. We are heartbroken at the sudden loss of our brother, uncle and dear friend.

Steve was born in Concord, Massachusetts to Frank A. Domenichella, Jr. and Margaret K. (Peggy)...

Jul 22, 2024

Robert “Bob” Lukasik, a beloved Husband, Father, Son, Uncle and friend passed away on July 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by family in Missoula, Montana. He was born on February 24, 1933, in Zap, North Dakota, to his loving parents Sam and Theresa.

Bob attended Grant School and Sacred Heart before graduating from Butte High School in 1951. During his...

Jul 21, 2024

Jul 20, 2024

In Loving Memory of Balfour Jeffrey

Balfour Jeffrey, 81, beloved husband, father, brother, and esteemed professor, passed away due to respiratory failure and complications from COVID-19 on July 20, 2024 in Missoula, Montana. Born in Washington DC on May 3rd, 1943 and raised in Detroit, Michigan, he grew up in a United Auto Workers union family. Balfour was a star athlete,...

Jul 18, 2024

Professor Dr Robert Hausmann died peacefully at his home last month surrounded by loved ones. He was 82.

His ashes will be scattered at his request upon the graves of his parents at Arlington National Cemetery, in his hometown of Nicholson, within the floodplain of Rock Creek, in the sagebrush of Shineberger Creek, in Budapest, and a pinch in the subway...

Jul 17, 2024

Paul Harlan Greenwood

Paul Greenwood, beloved father, grandfather, and cherished member of the community, passed away on July 17, 2024, at the age of 49. He was born in Hillsboro, WI, to Harlan D. and Geralyn (Foss) Greenwood.

Paul's early years were marked by a move to Polson, MT, where he attended and graduated with honors from Polson High School in 1993....

Jul 16, 2024

John Francis Loran, 80 of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, July 16 of natural causes.

 

He was born June 24, 1944 in Missoula to Elizabeth and Sebastian Loran. John was educated in Missoula Catholic schools and Graduated from Loyola High School. He learned his hard work ethic early on selling papers on street corners with his brothers and working at Singer's...

Jul 15, 2024

Dennis Curry, 74, of Lolo passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at his home after a long battle with COPD. A memorial mass and interment in the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery will be announced at a later date. Memorials may be directed to St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and online condolences can be left at gardencityfh.com.

Dennis Earl Curry, son...

Jul 15, 2024

Kelly Oliver, 49, of Bronson, Michigan passed away peacefully Monday, July 15, 2024 on her way back home after checking off a bucket list item, a 7-day Alaska Cruise with 12 members of her family and friends. She suffered a heart issue, and a stroke in Missoula, MT and passed a few days later surrounded by her husband, two sisters,...

Jul 14, 2024

Robin Lynn Sandvig passed on July 14, 2024 in Missoula, Montana. Full obituary will be posted at a later date. 

Jul 14, 2024

Nadine Marie Fuchs (Nuxoll) passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024, in Missoula, Montana, at the age of 82. Born on August 16, 1941 in Greencreek, Idaho, to Albert and Hildegarde Nuxoll, Nadine grew up surrounded by a loving family. Upon completing her education at Kinman Business University, she worked for a short time in Lewiston, Idaho prior to her...

Jul 13, 2024

Clara Redman, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 13, 2024. She was born on January 6, 1935, in Polson MT to loving parents, Leroy Thomas (Roy) Blank and Thelma Joyce Griffin Blank.

Clara dedicated most of her work life to being a custodian and boss at the University of Montana, where she exhibited a...

Jul 13, 2024

Delorah Liberty, 64, of Dixon passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 at her home with family by her side.  A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday September 25, 2024 at the Big River Cantina in Dixon, Montana.

Jul 13, 2024

Robert Allen Hawkins, a long-time Missoula dentist and outdoor enthusiast, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was 97. He died at home surrounded by his family.

 He was born on July 30, 1926 in Helena, to Thomas Lee Hawkins, a Helena physician, and Harriet Laughlin Hawkins. Two other children included Janet, and Thomas. Bob grew up spending lots of...

Jul 12, 2024

Veryl Audrey "Lee" Stephens (Johnson) (Nov 25, 1934 - July 12, 2024) was born in Henderson, MN to Clarence Hartford Johnson and Audrey Maxine Pettis. She raised her younger brother Rodney Clarence Johnson after the death of her mother when she was 11. At the age of 22, Lee welcomed her first child, Kara Elizabeth Gough in Sacramento, CA. She...

Jul 11, 2024

Louise Weaver, 81, of Arlee passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital.  A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at Garden City Funeral Home. A Rosary service will conclude the visitation Tuesday night.  A private family burial will take place in the Jocko Valley Cemetery.

Jul 10, 2024

Be thankful for today because in one moment your entire life could change.

I would give anything for just one more moment with you.

The world lost a father, son and an amazing friend, Jonathan William Burt, on July 10, 2024.

He was born in Michigan on February 25th, 1968. Being born outside of Detroit forever made him a Detroit Red Wing and...

Jul 10, 2024

Rita Kay Pilgrim, 79, of Polaris, MT, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Village Nursing Home in Missoula, MT.

She was born on August 20, 1944 in Portland Oregon to James R. and E. Margaret Cummings Jorgenson. 

Growing up Rita lived in Oregon, North Dakota and Montana. After graduating high school in Polson, Montana she attended Kinman Business College in...

Jul 7, 2024

MIKE WEHMEYER

SOME THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW. AN EXTRAORDINARY MAN.

Mike loved oysters—steamed, on the half shell, smoked, you name it—and he’d slurp those babies down like butter, only when Mom was gone.

He made the best breakfast you’ve ever eaten, which is maybe why French Toast, his French Toast, is my favorite.

He could grill a mean steak, and run out the...