Obituaries

Feb 15, 2025

Andrew Scott Barry, 23, unexpectedly passed away on February 15, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Garden City Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Andrew was born...

Feb 14, 2025

RONALD “RON” LEE DODGE Ronald Lee Dodge, 64, of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Ron was born on December 17, 1960, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Clarence Wayland and Ruth Carol (Hart) Dodge.

He grew up and went to school in Thompson Falls. After, he went on to attend University of Montana in Missoula....

Feb 11, 2025

 Arthur E. Mandell, born February 17, 1930, in Faribault, Minnesota, passed away peacefully of natural causes on February 11, 2025, at the age of 94, six days shy of his 95th birthday. His loving family was blessed to be close to him throughout his life and benefited deeply by his kind heart, humble spirit, and sense of humor. His life...

Feb 18, 2025

Jeffery Allen Clausen, 46, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025. A full obituary will be available soon. 

Feb 17, 2025

Dennis M. Berger was born to Marcus and Margaret (Kary) Berger on August 8, 1947, in Mandan, North Dakota. He passed away February 17, 2025, at St. Patrick hospital in Missoula Montana, he is survived by his wife on 56 years Colleen Young Berger, his three children Tiffany, Terrah, and Dennis (D.J.). He also is survived by the two loves...

Feb 16, 2025

 Edward “Eddie” Irvin Walker, 95, of Missoula, passed away on Sunday February 16, 2025 at his home of natural causes.

He was born September 3, 1929, in Rudyard Montana to Irvin and Christina (Schneible) Walker. He lived on the family farm north of Hingham with his 6 brothers and sisters. He loved to tell tales of hunting and fishing from when...

Feb 15, 2025

Dennis Lee Hebert, 65, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on Saturday, February 15th, 2025. A full obituary will be available soon. 

Feb 13, 2025

Jean Ann Russell, 78, passed away on February 13, 2025, in Seeley Lake, Montana. Born on October 8, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to Delmar and Jean Gibson, Jean lived a life marked by kindness, her love for “bling”, and a deep devotion to her family and her faith.

On October 24, 1970, Jean married the love of her life, Robert Wayne...

Feb 13, 2025

Agnes Egeland Vawter (Aggie) 10/15/1930- 2/13/2025

 

Aggie was born on October 15, 1930, in Livingston, MT, to Ebb and Winifred (Dailey) Strickland. She attended Park County High School and Boise Community College.

On 9/8/1948, she married her high school sweetheart, Thomas Jerome Egeland (Jerry). They moved to Big Timber, where they opened a plumbing business. Aggie was a stay-at-home mom and did...

Feb 9, 2025

C. Larry Westover, 75, of Missoula passed away on February 9th, 2025 at home surrounded by family members. 

 He was born on October 6th, 1949, in Rexburg Idaho, to Claude and Elizabeth Westover. He grew up in Downey, CA and attended a local Junior College. He enjoyed hiking in the Sierra Madre mountains searching for unusual pieces to incorporate into his...

Feb 9, 2025

Patricia L. Mattice was the third child born to Ellen Fredricka Ludvinka and Charles Atley.

Born on March 20th, 1942 in Helena, Montana.

She died peacefully on February 9th, with her two little dogs at her side. Pat (Patty) married Jerome I. Mattice on November 25th, 1958

and they built a life of cattle ranching for their family. They had 5 children: Vicky,...

Feb 9, 2025

Helen Marie Beach, 91, passed away on February 9, 2025, surrounded by family. She was born on December 3, 1933, in Miles City, Mont., to James and Helen (Gray) Ring.

Helen was raised and educated in Bozeman and Missoula, graduating from Missoula County High School in 1952 before attending The University of Montana (then known as Montana State University).

From an early...

Feb 7, 2025

Kathleen Masters was born on March 28, 1943, to Gerald and Sylvia Cox in Superior, Nebraska. She left for her eternal home with dignity and grace on February 7, 2025 in Missoula, Montana to be reunited with her family in Heaven who anxiously awaited her arrival. Kathleen was baptized and confirmed in the United Methodist Church in Superior, Nebraska. She...

Feb 7, 2025

Douglas S. Freeman, 65, of Missoula, peacefully embarked from this earthly plane for his next adventure on February 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family on a quiet, snowy morning in his home along Rattlesnake Creek. He changed uncountable lives for the better with his seemingly endless well of love, gratitude, and humility. His quick, sparkling wit filled many hearts...

Feb 5, 2025

David Hicks, 63, of De Borgia passed way Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at his home. Services will be held at a later date in Helena. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

David Clarence Hicks, son of Clarence and Marie (Theye) Hicks, was born September 15, 1961 in Helena, Montana. He attended school and high school in Helena. After school he...

Feb 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Sally Jo McCollum

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved, Sally Jo McCollum, a devoted wife, mother, grandma and friend, who peacefully left this world on February 3, 2025, at the age of 82. She was surrounded by love, just as she had surrounded others with her love and kindness throughout...

Feb 2, 2025

Feb 1, 2025

Ivan Nelson, 87, of Missoula passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at The Springs at Missoula. A graveside service with Military Honors will be held at a later date in the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at gardencityfh.com.

Ivan Thees Nelson, son of Ivan and Clara (Maiden Name) Nelson, was born February 14, 1937 in Sidney,...

Jan 31, 2025

Jacqueline Jean Kindred (aka Jackie, Jackson, Hubbard, Hub, Grandma, Grandma Jackie, Grackie), the undisputed Queen of Blaine Street and collector of more chicken related decor than anyone should legally own, finally succumbed to a plethora of medical issues at age 81, not 82 as she insisted, January 31, 2025.

Known for her cooking, baking, and endless pursuit of the next best...

Jan 30, 2025

JaNiece LaShell Joosten age 31Yrs., From Denver, Co. passed away to be with our Heavenly Father, in Missoula, MT. on Jan. 30th, 2025. She was born April 16th, 1993 in Denver, CO. to Valencia Joosten and Jerome Sears. She and her family shortly moved to LasVegas, NV. where she attended and graduated from Bonanza High School. After Graduation she had...