Obituaries

James Ubben

James Ubben

Jan 7, 2021

James (Jim) Aubrey Ubben 58 of Turah, Montana passed away Thursday 1/7/2021 at his home. He was born on 12/25/1962 in UCLA LA County California. Jim spent most of his childhood living in Reno NV. He was a truck driver enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, camping, riding his motorcycle, building legos, painting, and just being a Grandpa. He was a lifetime...

Denise Louise Scannell

Denise Louise Scannell

Jan 5, 2021

Denise Louise Scannell, age 73, of Clinton, passed away on January, 5, 2021 at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. She was born on July 11, 1947, in Missoula to Francis and Helen Scannell. She grew up in the Missoula and Clinton area and graduated from the University of Montana with a teaching degree. She was a loving mother and grandmother...

Edward Patrick Moriarity

Edward Patrick Moriarity

Jan 4, 2021

Edward “Ed” Patrick Moriarity died of pancreatic cancer on Monday January 4, 2021 in Missoula, Montana at the age of 79. He was surrounded by family including children and grandchildren when he passed. Ed was born in Butte, Montana on August 21, 1941 to Edward Joseph and Helen “Hellie” Moriarity. He was the first of four children who remained close...

Daniel C Merritt

Daniel C Merritt

Jan 3, 2021

Daniel Charles Merritt (Dan) was a proud and caring father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. Dan left this world suddenly on January 3rd, 2021 at the age of 58. He was born to Ron and Katey Merritt on May 25, 1962 in Butte, Montana. Dan grew up in Missoula and graduated from Sentinel High School in 1980. In 1982 Dan...

Fred Chapman

Fred Chapman

Jan 2, 2021

Frenchtown - Fred R. Chapman, 85, of Frenchtown, passed away Saturday January 2, 2021. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home of Missoula. Life Well Lived Life Well Lived A life well lived is a precious gift Of hope and strength and grace, From someone who has made our world A brighter, better place It’s filled with...

Ty Colin Harrison

Ty Colin Harrison

Jan 1, 2021

Ty Colin Harrison, 29, of Lolo, MT passed away Friday, January 1, 2021 in a fatal car accident between Monarch and Neihart over by Great Falls, MT. At the time of his passing, he worked for the US Forest Service as a Wildlife Technician in the Belt Creek Ranger District. Ty was born November 9, 1991 in Missoula, MT to...

Marion "Ted" Murdock

Marion "Ted" Murdock

Dec 31, 2020

Marion (Ted) Edward Murdock, 83, of Missoula passed away on Thursday December 31 2020 peacefully in his home. Marion was his father’s name and Edward or Ted is the name of his mother’s favorite brother. So while their intentions were good, Ted would be his name of choice. The only times he was called Marion Edward was when he was...

Michael Joseph "Mike" Reardon

Michael Joseph "Mike" Reardon

Dec 30, 2020

On December 30, 2020, we said our last goodbyes to our amazing husband, father, grandad and friend. Mike Reardon passed away at St. Patrick Memorial Hospital in Missoula, Montana due to complications of a stroke. He was 65 years old. Mike was born in Sheridan, Wyoming to Patrick and Leona (Reavis) Reardon in 1955. He was the third oldest child...

COL William H. Bush

COL William H. Bush

Dec 29, 2020

William H. Bush, longtime sweet cherry grower will no longer work his cherry orchard, recalling smoke jumping days, flying over the typhoons in the South Pacific to pinpoint their location, firing ICB missiles at the test site, seeing the hydrogen bomb explode at the Pacific Site, or being Wing Commander of the missile base in South Dakota of 30,000 personnel...

Marlene Johnson

Marlene Johnson

Dec 28, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Marlene Johnson, 86, of Missoula, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Nancy Bergetta Deden

Nancy Bergetta Deden

Dec 27, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Nancy B. Deden, 83, of Missoula, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Raymond Jodsaas

Raymond Jodsaas

Dec 24, 2020

Ray Jodsaas, 78, of Alberton, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. He was born on October 29, 1942 in Lisbon, ND to Elvin and Elizabeth Jodsaas. He was the third of four children. He liked to think of his childhood as being like Tom Sawyer or Huck Finn as he was always on the river. He...

Rita Louise Pilione

Rita Louise Pilione

Dec 19, 2020

MISSOULA ~ Rita L. Pilione, 73, of Missoula, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2020 at her home. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Dewey Nygaard

Dewey Nygaard

Dec 19, 2020

Duane C. “Dewey” Nygaard, 76, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, December 19 after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. His passion for life, friendly manner and caring spirit will always be remembered. Dewey was born November 19, 1944, on the family farm in Turner County, South Dakota to Chris and Laura Nygaard. He graduated from Hurley High...

Kristi Lynn Kopp

Kristi Lynn Kopp

Dec 19, 2020

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kristi Lynn Kopp on December 19, 2020, in Missoula, from complications related to COVID-19. The family would like to thank the entire staff at Providence St. Patrick Hospital, most notably for the incredible care and support by Dr. Doug Melzer and Dr. Sharon Peach. Kristi was born in Avenal,...

Sharon Ann Kunzer (Tattum)

Sharon Ann Kunzer (Tattum)

Dec 17, 2020

PLAINS ~ Sharon Ann Kunzer (Tattum), 75, Plains, Montana passed peacefully surrounded by love and adoration on December 17th, 2020 after complications from a long debilitating battle with PSP (progressive supra-nuclear palsy). Sharon was born December 1st, 1945 in Harvey, Illinois to Virginia and Oswald Tattum. Brought home to her older brother Denny and followed by her younger brother Steve;...

James E. "Jim" Heinemeyer

James E. "Jim" Heinemeyer

Dec 17, 2020

MISSOULA ~ James E. “Jim” Heinemeyer, 78, of Missoula, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. His graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Missoula. Pastor Steve Flatau will officiate. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.

Christine Jill Toole

Christine Jill Toole

Dec 16, 2020

Christine Jill Toole, age 55, passed away unexpectedly, in her home on December 15, 2020. She was born in Greybull, Wyoming on May 14, 1965, the first child to Robert and Carol (Christensen) Barnett. She grew up in Ulm, Montana and graduated from Cascade High School, in 1983. She met her husband Mike Toole at Northern Montana College in Havre....

Patrick W. "Pat" Loran

Patrick W. "Pat" Loran

Dec 16, 2020

Patrick William Loran, 73, passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020. Pat was born on November 3, 1947, in Missoula, to Sebastian and Elizabeth Loran. Pat graduated from Loyola High School in 1967. He was a fierce athlete and while in High School he was on the football team and competed on the varsity track team. In football Pat started...

Shannon Roske

Shannon Roske

Dec 14, 2020

Shannon Roske, 74, of Turah passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. Shannon M. Burke Roske was born October 5, 1946, one of six children born to Wm. J. “Bill” Burke and Valeta J. Wales Burke in Missoula, Montana. Shannon graduated from Missoula County High School in 1964 and then went on to earn a diploma from St. Joseph’s School of...

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