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Carla Rae Reich

Carla Rae Reich

Aug 28, 2026

Carla Rae Reich, 69, of Corvallis, MT, passed away on August 28th, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Carla was born on January 18th, 1957, in Missoula, MT to Ben and Lois Willi. In her early life she lived in Alaska with her parents while they were mining. She also lived in Wyoming for a brief period of time. She graduated from...

Marilyn (Mere') Mildenberger

Marilyn (Mere') Mildenberger

Jul 24, 2026

Marilyn “Mere” Maki Mildenberger

Age 91 | Hamilton, Montana

Marilyn “Mere” Mildenberger passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Hamilton on July 24, 2026, at the age of 91.

Born March 11, 1935, to Walter and Marie (Thrailkill) Maki, in Hamilton Montana, Marilyn spent nearly her entire life in the Bitterroot Valley.

Marilyn and Harold’s story began long before their...

Patrick M. Robinson

Patrick M. Robinson

Jun 25, 2026

It is difficult to reconcile the sentiment, ‘he’s in a better place’ when a loved one passes; because for a husband, father, uncle, grandfather, and great-grandfather, there is no better place than with your family.

Yet, as he often did in life, Patrick Michael Robinson of Corvallis, Montana, bridged two incongruent sentiments on June 25, 2026 at 7:14PM, as he passed...

Edward "Ed" Robert William Black

Edward "Ed" Robert William Black

Aug 24, 2026

HAMILTON - Edward "Ed" Robert William Black, 47, of Hamilton passed away Monday, Aug. 24, 2026 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital from cancer. He will be laid to rest in Washington. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Bonita Ziegler

Bonita Ziegler

Aug 22, 2026

Bonita Ziegler, 84 of Stevensville, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 22, 2026 with her family at her side, at her home.

a full obituary will be posted.

Robert Michael Shippy

Robert Michael Shippy

Aug 19, 2026

Robert Michael Shippy

September 20, 1959 - August 19, 2026

On August 19, 2026, Robert Michael Shippy passed away peacefully at home. At the tender young age of 66, he decided he’d had enough of earth's nonsensical rules and moved on to whatever grand adventure awaits next.Born in Modesto, California, to Kay and Guy Shippy. Robert grew up in Payette, Idaho, where...

Sharon Marie Sonterre

Sharon Marie Sonterre

Aug 18, 2026

HAMILTON - Sharon Marie Sonterre, 84, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at her home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

David "Big Dave" Hurtt

David "Big Dave" Hurtt

Aug 18, 2026

David Starrett Hurtt, long time resident of Florence, Montana, passed away on August 18, 2026 at the Village Health and Rehabilitation facility in Missoula. He was 94 years of age.

David was born to Leon and Esther Hurtt on October 23, 1931 in Missoula, Montana. He attended Paxon Elementary School where he first met Judith Larkin. He attended Missoula County High...

Francis "Hank" Peterson

Francis "Hank" Peterson

Aug 17, 2026

Francis "Hank" Peterson, 80, of Corvallis passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his home. No formal services will be held. 

Georgia Kay

Georgia Kay

Aug 15, 2026

Georgia Kay, 74, of Hamilton, Montana passed away August 15th, 2026 at The Valley Health and Rehab Center from complications due to lung cancer. She was born July 31st, 1952, in Logan, Utah. She is the daughter of George Richard Kay and Margery B. Mahoney (both deceased).

Georgia grew up in many different cities in the northwest, traveling with her family...

Dean Allen Klakken

Dean Allen Klakken

Aug 12, 2026

Dean Allen Klakken Sr, age 86 of Hamilton, MT went home to the angels on August 12, 2026. May he rest peacefully among the angels and remain in our hearts forever.

Dean was born August 2, 1940 in Noxon, MT to Albert and Joy Klakken. He graduated from Noxon High School in 1958, and went to work for the State of...

Julienne Montana Keiser

Julienne Montana Keiser

Aug 11, 2026

Julienne M. Keiser

Darby - Julienne Montana (Norheim) Keiser, 78, went home to the Lord on August 11, 2026. Born in the Augusta, Montana area on September 15, 1947, her life adventures took her to places beyond, however, it was pure joy for her to return to the Montana mountains over three decades ago.

A better daughter, sister, mother, wife, grandmother, friend...

Lawrence Theodore "Ted" Dahl Jr.

Lawrence Theodore "Ted" Dahl Jr.

Aug 11, 2026

Lawrence Theodore "Ted" Dahl Jr., 93, of Corvallis, Montana, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2026, in Hamilton, Montana. His family and Church were the two greatest joys of his life. 

Ted was born July 4, 1933, in Murray, Utah, the oldest child of Lawrence T. Dahl and Lois Gardner Dahl. He was raised in West Jordan, working alongside his father...

Polly Lou Dominicis

Polly Lou Dominicis

Aug 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Polly Lou Dominicis

Polly L. Dominicis, born February 1, 1934, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2026 at the age of 92.

Polly was born to Helen Anderson and Norman Francis and was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her brother, two daughters, her granddaughter, and great-grandson,...

Helen Maus

Helen Maus

Aug 6, 2026

Helen Glyde Maus, 94, of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Helen, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born on March 10, 1932, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Herbert and Glyde Morton. Her early years were spent in Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, and Kansas before her family settled in Glasgow, Montana, in 1940. She graduated from Glasgow High School in...

Donald F. Cox

Donald F. Cox

Aug 3, 2026

Burbank, CA - Donald Fredrick Cox, 96, of Burbank, CA passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at Bee Hive Homes in Hamilton. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills, CA. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Nancy A. Mansfield

Nancy A. Mansfield

Aug 1, 2026

Nancy A. Mansfield, 90, of Hamilton passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by all her loved ones, on Saturday, August 1, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1936, in Oregon to parents William and Mildred (Nelson) Kessell.

After finishing high school and attending some college, Nancy worked in many different jobs, but her favorite role to fill was always...

Margaret Chaney Phelps

Margaret Chaney Phelps

Jul 31, 2026

Margaret Chaney Phelps died in a vehicle accident on July 31, 2026.

Margaret was born on February 12, 1949 in Challis, Idaho to Frank Chaney and Adina Kusler. She moved to a ranch west of Victor, Montana later in 1949 with her mother, father and sister Elizabeth. Margaret attended Victor school and graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1967.

She attended the...

Kurtis Wilson

Kurtis Wilson

Jul 29, 2026

Kurtis Bryan Wilson, 53, of Corvallis passed away at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, due to natural causes. He was born in Lodi, California on May 9, 1973, and brought great joy over the years to his parents, Judy and Wayne Wilson.

Some of Kurtis’s hobbies while growing up included participating in his Boy Scouts...

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