Obituaries
Joan Margaret Horan Waters
May 16, 2019
MISSOULA — Joan Margaret Horan Waters, 82, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula of natural causes. She was born on Oct. 6, 1936, in Los Angeles, California, to Charles and Peggy Horan. She spent her childhood in southern California and attended the University of California, Los Angeles. She loved to travel and visited...
Thomas Patrick Lund
May 14, 2019
Thomas Patrick Lund, 91, of Missoula passed away peacefully at St. Patrick Hospital on May 14th, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Vincent C. Harrington
May 14, 2019
Missoula – Vincent C. Harrington passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 14, 2019 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula with his wife of almost 57 years - who he referred to as his “pearl of great price” - by his side. Vince, the oldest of ten children, was born on February 27, 1931 to John Cletus and Margaret...
Larry R. Schneider
May 12, 2019
Missoula – Larry R. Schneider, our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, son-in-law and brother passed away peacefully Sunday, May 12, 2019 in the presence of loved ones at the age of 79. Larry was born in 1940, the oldest of two children to Robert and Marie Schneider. He was raised in Boulder, Colorado and Clearfield, Utah. Larry spent his younger...
Laura Irene Alvarez
May 12, 2019
Laura Irene Alvarez, 61, of Missoula, passed away on Sunday, May 12th, 2019; surrounded by loved ones in her home, following her battle with cancer. Born August 9th, 1957 in Missoula, to George and Lois Hedgers; Laura grew up between Missoula and Ravalli Counties. A 2nd-generation Montanan, she spent her youth – in part – on the family ranch established...
Henry "Hank" Kallis Sr.
May 12, 2019
Henry (Hank) Kallis Sr., 74, of Clinton Montana passed away on Sunday May 12th, 2019 of natural causes. He was born on July 27th, 1944 to Tom and Lydia Kallis in Elgin, North Dakota. As a young child the family made the big move to Montana. He attended Clinton Elementary School. His family lived in Turah for many years. He...
Harvey Elmer Olson
May 11, 2019
Harvey Elmer Olson, 90, of Missoula, passed away peacefully of natural causes at home surrounded by family on Saturday, May 11, 2019. Harvey was born on May 6, 1929, in Lockwood, Montana to Flora and Elmer Olson. In 1953, he returned home from military service, and was introduced to Margaret McDermott by her younger brother. They were married Oct. 24,...
Will G. Peterson
May 11, 2019
Will Peterson was born August 13, 1979 in Libby, MT to Wayne and Kathy Peterson. He lived there until his family moved to Coeur d’ Alene, ID in 1985. He attended Bryan Elementary, followed by Lakes Middle School and then graduated from Lake City High School in 1997. He furthered his education at ITT Tech, studying electrical engineering. He graduated...
Dolores Ethel Beierle
May 10, 2019
MISSOULA — On Friday, May 10, 2019, Dolores E. Touse Beierle, age 84, joined her husband, Albert; mother Elsie and father John in heaven. Dolores grew up on Sweeney Creek, Florence, Montana. She graduated Florence-Carlton High School in 1953. Dolores and Albert Beierle were married on Sept. 14, 1956. Two daughters were born to that union, Cindy (Clyde) Howard and...
Mark William Stack
May 10, 2019
MISSOULA — Mark Stack, 74, a long-term resident of Cortez, Colorado, passed away peacefully in his sleep at The Springs, Missoula on May 10, 2019. Mark W. Stack, son of William M. Stack and Dorothy A. Stack, was born in Bloomington, Illinois, on Feb. 6, 1945. He grew up in Aurora and graduated from West Aurora High School. He received...
William Howard "Bill" Tremper
May 7, 2019
Montana lost a piece of its history and one of its most beloved characters. Bill Tremper, 94, died on Tuesday, May 7th at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. Most of his six children were able to gather in Missoula and his son, John Tremper, a physician from the Kalispell area, was at his side. Bill Tremper was a third...
Robert D. Liston
May 7, 2019
Robert Dennis Liston, known as Bob to his friends and Denny to most of his family, passed away peacefully at home from cancer on May 7, 2019, with his wife Marsha by his side. Bob was born in Helena, Montana, on October 6, 1954 to Robert C. and Beverly Claire (Francis) Liston. His Helena childhood was filled with family and...
Margaret "Margo" Brown
May 6, 2019
Margaret “Margo” Brown, 75, of Missoula passed away peacefully at Riverside Health and Rehabilitation on May 6th, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Jerome F. "Jay" Combs Jr.
May 6, 2019
Jerome F. “Jay” Combs Jr., 65, of Missoula passed away peacefully at his home on May 6, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Michael Haley
May 6, 2019
Michael Haley, 48, of Seeley Lake passed away at St. Patrick Hospital on May 6, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Karla G. Kraabel
May 4, 2019
Karla Gay Kraabel was born to Sydney M. and Mary-Alice Kraabel in Missoula, Montana on October 28th, 1943. She attended Missoula County High School and received her diploma in 1959. On June 6th, 1959, she married Robert Schmid and together they had three wonderful children, Debora Gordon, Kristi Schmid and Robert Schmid Jr. Karla was a strong woman of faith...
Gilbert Lyson
May 3, 2019
Gilbert Lyson, 77, of Clinton passed away at his home on May 3, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
James E. Cordial
May 3, 2019
James E. Cordial, 91, of Missoula passed away on May 3, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of garden city funeral home.
Adele Elletson
May 3, 2019
Adele Elletson, 92. Of Missoula and previously of Havre, passed away on May 3, 2019. A full obituary will follow. Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.
Cara Jean Wherley
May 2, 2019
Cara Jean Wherley, 33, of Missoula, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. She was was born July 22, 1985, in Missoula, to Richard and Janice Wherley. Spending her entire life in Missoula, she graduated from Big Sky High School in 2004. There she was a member of the marching band and got...
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