Obituaries
Alvin LeRoy Meeks
Aug 15, 2020
Alvin LeRoy Meeks, 77, of Superior passed away on Saturday August 15, 2020 following a short battle with congestive heart failure. His passing was in no way coronavirus related. Alvin was born in Buhl, Idaho on December 19, 1942 to Inez and Jim Meeks. Alvin grew up in the Orofino/Pierce Idaho area, graduating from high school in Orofino. He spent...
Sandra Lee Blotkamp
Aug 13, 2020
Sandra Lee Hill Foley Blotkamp (70) left this earth to meet up with Jesus on August 13, 2020. The welcoming party in heaven is one for the ages. She was born in Butte on September 29, 1949 to Lempi and Emil Hill. She graduated from Butte High in 1967, the same year she married Craig Foley. They had daughters Tonya...
Joan Marie Hanson
Aug 12, 2020
Joan Marie Hanson, 82, of Missoula, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. She and her twin sister, Ruth, were born on February 18, 1938, in Wadena, MN, to Rev. Joseph and Marie Langemo. They graduated high school in Mahnomen, MN, in 1956. She then graduated from Concordia College with a degree in English...
Marilyn Pauline Templeton
Aug 11, 2020
Marilyn Pauline Templeton, 90, of Missoula passed away at The Springs At Missoula on August 11, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Myrna Faye Chaney
Aug 7, 2020
MISSOULA — Myrna Faye Chaney, 80, died on Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, 20 minutes after a last talk with her two sons. Myrna was born April 6, 1940 in Boise, Idaho, to Glenva (Downer) and Nelson Eyerly. She had to grow up unexpectedly fast when her father died in 1950 and she helped raise her two sisters, Linda and Cheryle,...
David Maries
Aug 4, 2020
David L. Maries, 65, of Missoula, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at St. Patrick’s hospital. David was born October 6, 1954 in Erie, Pennsylvania. He went to Mercyhurst University obtaining his bachelor’s degree in business. David played baseball and soccer during his collegiate career. He went on to own a well-respected Insurance company with his wife, Brenda. On...
Raymond F. "Ray" Wiedrich
Aug 3, 2020
On Monday, August 3rd, our beloved husband, father and grandfather, Raymond F. Wiedrich, peacefully left this world to be with his Lord. He was a member of the Frenchtown Community Church. Ray was born to Wilhelm “Bill” and Sophia (Mittelstad) Wiedrich on October 1, 1936 in Hazen, ND. On January 20, 1956 he joined the Marine Corp as a rifleman...
Laura Hassler Fellin
Aug 1, 2020
Laura Lee Hassler Fellin completed her earthly journey on August 1, 2020 after a 3-year battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, and began life eternal with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii in 1967 where her Dad was in the Navy, and lived there for 8 years, until the family moved to South Carolina....
"Kay" Mary Kathleen Fitzgerald
Aug 1, 2020
Missoula, MT – “Kay” (Mary Kathleen) Fitzgerald, age 80, passed away of natural causes, on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at St. Patrick’s Hospital, Missoula, Montana. A long time Madison, WI, resident, Kay was born in Armstrong, Iowa on September 10, 1939 to Edward and Kathleen (Callahan) Fitzgerald. She graduated from Armstrong High School in 1957 and attended Briar Cliff College,...
Christopher George Tabor
Aug 1, 2020
Christopher George Tabor 56, of Missoula passed away on Saturday August 1st, 2020, at St Patrick Hospital. He was born on February 1st, 1964 in Missoula, to Thomas and Rose Tabor. Chris was the youngest of 5. As a youngster he immediately took to loving the outdoors. He enjoyed the wilderness and everything it had to offer, including many hunting...
James Harry Lodge
Jul 30, 2020
James Harry Lodge, 73, of Missoula passed away at home on July 30, 2020. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Pamala McDavid (Burke)
Jul 30, 2020
Pamala Burke McDavid, 55, of Missoula passed away Monday, July 30, 2020 at her home. A public visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, 2020. A private graveside service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. The graveside service will be streamed live for the public to watch.
Russell Wayne Van Tine
Jul 30, 2020
Russell Wayne Van Tine, 92, of Missoula passed away at Grizzly Peak on July 30, 2020. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Gary Alan Ledeau
Jul 28, 2020
Gary Ledeau (77) long time resident of Arlee, left this world to begin his next adventure on July 28. Born to Damien and Valerie Bisson Ledeau 2/9/43, Gary was raised within the heritage of the French settlers of the Missoula/Grass Valley area before it was “discovered”. After Loyola HS and the U.S. Army, adventures and exploits included: railroader with N.P.,...
Bernice M. Mathes
Jul 27, 2020
Missoula – Bernice M. Mathes, 98, passed away on July 27, 2020 at Village Health Care Center. Garden City Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Robb F. Leary
Jul 27, 2020
Robb Francis Leary of Missoula, MT passed on to that great fishing ground in the sky on Monday July 27, 2020 after a long battle with several health issues. Robb was born on April 11, 1955 in Hartford, CT to his father Frank R. Leary, Jr and his mother Arloa Dean Leary. He spent his childhood in the northern CT...
Shirley Winchel (Lefor)
Jul 27, 2020
Shirley Jean Winchel passed away peacefully on July 27, 2020, at home. She was a beloved mom, Nana, GiGi, sister, aunt, and friend that will be greatly missed. Shirley was born on February 3, 1935 in Dickinson, ND to Nicholas and Pauline Lefor. She attended Catholic school in Lefor, ND, and graduated as the only girl in a class of...
Gerald L. Lukasik
Jul 26, 2020
Gerald L. Lukasik Gerald "Gerry" Lukasik, 75, of Evaro passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 26. Born in San Antonio, Texas, on March 2, 1945, he was raised in the south Texas communities of San Antonio and McAllen, graduating from high school in McAllen, Texas in 1963. After five years at the University of Houston, he graduated as a proud...
Donald R. Harrington
Jul 26, 2020
Donald Rex Harrington was born on March 5, 1924 in Bonner, Montana to Charles V. “Vessey” and Vera (Wilcox) Harrington. The family moved to Iowa and he spent his early years there, moving back to Montana and the Nine Mile Valley in the 1930’s. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army in the 10th Mountain Division in...
June Marie Susen
Jul 24, 2020
June Marie (Jamie) Saunders Susen passed away peacefully on July 24th at her home with her beloved family by her side. Jamie was born on June 27th, 1925 in Chicago, Il to Mr. & Mrs. E.J. Saunders. Her family included brother Lt. Col.( Chaplin) Ted, sisters Beatrice, Constance and Sister Laurita. Growing up, Jamie attended Mallinckrodt High School and graduated...