Obituaries
Barbara May Elison (Tautkus)
Dec 9, 2020
MISSOULA ~ Barbara Tautkus Elison passed away Wednesday, December 9th in the evening. It was a peaceful departure from a life as a wonderful wife and mother. At the time of her passing she was listening to Mormon hymns. She was married to William W. Elison and they spent most of their lives in Missoula. They raised five fine, successful...
Arlene Zimmerman
Dec 8, 2020
Arlene K. Zimmerman, 81, of Townsend, MT passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Benefis Health System Hospital in Great Falls, MT of natural causes. She was born on June 28, 1939 in Elgin, ND to Erhardt and Kathyrene Straub. As a young girl she lived with her family on a farm and was educated in New Leipzig, ND...
Robert Stewart
Dec 8, 2020
Robert Stewart Born Bobby Gene Stewart on February 19, 1931 in Borger ,Texas and as soon as he could do so, he changed his name to Robert Stewart. He was on his own after his mother passed away when he was in his junior year of high school, forcing him to quit school and get a job. He didn’t mind...
Mary Jane Wallis
Dec 8, 2020
Mary Jane Wallis, loving mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully December 8, 2020, of natural causes. Jane was born to Naomi and John Bell, March 23, 1928, in Sharon, PA. She graduated from State Teachers’ College, Indiana, PA in 1952 where she majored in Education. Shortly after graduating, while working in Palm Beach, FL, Jane met a handsome young Air...
Charles James "Chuck" Furrer
Dec 8, 2020
On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, Charles James Furrer, age 62 lost his battle with Covid-19 at St Patrick Hospital. Chuck was born on October 15, 1958, in Spokane WA to Ronald and Janet Petroff Furrer. The family moved to Missoula while Chuck was still very young. He lived in Missoula and attended schools in Missoula, graduating from the University of...
Carol Ann Gilmore (McLeod)
Dec 7, 2020
Carol Anne Gilmore was born November 2nd, 1943 in Butte, Montana, daughter of Joseph J “Curly” McLeod and Mary Fitzgerald McLeod. She peacefully passed away in her sleep December 7th, 2020 after an extended illness. Carol was educated at St. Patrick's Elementary and Girls’ Central High School graduating in 1962. She was the definition of hard-work. Her resume began at...
Pauline Kauffman
Dec 6, 2020
Pauline Kauffman, age 75, of Missoula, passed away on December 6, 2020. She was born on December 1, 1945, in Hollsopple, Pennsylvania, to Paul and LaVerne Cable Speigle. Pauline June Kauffman passed away at her home in Missoula Sunday, December 6, 2020, just 5 days after her 75th birthday. Pauline was born December 1, 1945 to Paul and LaVerne (Cable)...
Hazel Marie Hatfield (Arp)
Dec 5, 2020
MISSOULA ~ Hazel Marie Hatfield (GG) died in Missoula, Montana on December 5, 2020 at the age of 94, from colon cancer and resulting complications. She enjoyed a long and fruitful life, maintaining independence with her own home and automobile to the end. Her suffering was limited to the end of her life, entering the hospital and exiting our world...
Dianne Fern Peacock
Dec 2, 2020
Dianne Fern Peacock went to join her husband, Skip in Heaven on December 2 2020. She passed away surrounded by her children at St. Patrick Hospital due to complications of Covid 19. She was born on December 27th 1942 in Havre Montana to Ivan and Adele Buchanan. They later moved to Cut Bank where she grew up. Dianne attended Great...
Michael Alden "Mike" Holmes
Dec 1, 2020
CONDON ~ ‘Mike’ Alden Holmes, 76, of Swan Valley, passed away December 1st, 2020 in his home at the Gordon Ranch surrounded by his loved ones. Mike was born in Missoula on January 17th, 1944 to Henry and Florence Holmes. Mike grew up in Polson. While in high school Mike was a standout athlete in basketball, football, and track. He...
Barbara Jean Morrison
Nov 30, 2020
Barbara J. Morrison passed away peacefully on November 30, 2020. She was born February 26, 1937 to William (Jack) and Catherine Wilson in Charlo, Mt. Barbara spent her childhood in Charlo and graduated from Charlo High School. Barbara married Monte M. Morrison on October 13, 1957 in Charlo, MT and they were happily married for almost 60 years. Together they...
Denzil L. Scribner
Nov 30, 2020
Denzil Lee Scribner, 73 passed away on November 30th, 2020 in Superior, Montana. Denzil was born May 25, 1947 in Spokane, Washington to Gladys Mae and JD Thornton Scribner. During his youth he loved spending time hunting in Eastern Montana or with his family in Sandpoint, Idaho. He has always had a love for the outdoors and hunting. Denzil acquired...
Walter LeRoy Treichel
Nov 26, 2020
Walter L. Treichel passed away surrounded by family on Thanksgivings Day, Thursday, November 26, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer. Walter LeRoy Treichel, son of Adolf and Alvina Treichel, was born in Missoula, Montana. He met Jane Fox and the two were wed in Firth, Germany. Walter, Jane, and the children spent time abroad where he was stationed. He...
Elaine Walker Huseby
Nov 23, 2020
MISSOULA – Elaine W. Huseby, 70, died peacefully Monday, Nov. 23, 2020 at Village Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Elaine was born to the late Walter and Isabelle Snow, January 19th, 1950, in Windham, Connecticut. Elaine received her GED, an Associates Degree in Land Surveying from Flathead Valley Community College and went on to earn a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Computer...
James Cole
Nov 21, 2020
James H. Cole MISSOULA – James Howard Cole, 93, of Missoula died peacefully at his home Saturday, November 21, 2020, of natural causes. Jim Cole was born on his grandparents’ homestead, just south of Ronan, Montana, on November 17, 1927, and he made it clear throughout his life that being a native Montanan was one of his proudest accomplishments. He...
Mark Otto Hayes
Nov 19, 2020
MISSOULA ~ Mark O. Hayes, age 74, of Missoula, Montana passed away November 19, 2020. He was born October 7, 1946 to Gano and Elizabeth Hayes of Yelm, Washington. He is survived by his lovely wife Barbara, his two daughters Geneva (Leon) Lieser and Valencia Hayes, his two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mark served honorably in the U.S. Army, from...
Kenneth C. "Ken" Hill
Nov 19, 2020
Ken Hill left this earth on November 19, 2020, after fighting a courageous battle that took him too soon. He was born in Denver, Colorado, to Donald and Lyda Hill on January 11, 1941. His youth was spent in Denver until his family moved to Littleton, Colorado, where he graduated high school in 1958. He attended the University of Denver,...
Floyd V. Piedalue
Nov 18, 2020
Floyd V. Piedalue, 86, passed away on November 18, 2020 at the Springs at Missoula. Floyd was born on September 30, 1934 to Edward Arthur and Marcella Augusta (Hepp) Piedalue in Ronan, Montana. After graduation from high school in Ronan, Floyd served honorably in the US Army. In 1965, Floyd married Sharon Culligan. Floyd was very proud of his successful...
Shirley Ann Tiernan
Nov 18, 2020
MISSOULA ~ Shirley Ann Tiernan, 84, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at The Village Senior Residence in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula.
Mary Iris McCampbell
Nov 16, 2020
MISSOULA ~ Mary Iris McCampbell, 92, peacefully passed away in her home on November 16, 2020. Family was by her side to offer comfort and love on this journey. Her family is deeply saddened to have lost their bright light, but joyful to know she is reunited with her husband. Iris was born January 27, 1928 to Mamie and Alvin...
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