All Obituaries

CORVALLIS - Susan Ellen Andersen, age 51, of Corvallis passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Daly-Leach Chapel.

Susan Godfrey Nelson Shilts passed away on March 10, 2023, in Arizona. Susan bravely battled End Stage Renal Disease for 5½ years, she was 74 years old. She was born on May 1, 1948, in Wisconsin to Albert and Leila Godfrey. Susan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold Nelson (in 2005); her parents; brother, Frank; and stepchildren, Coby and Fred. Susan married Ray Shilts, who she later divorced. She then married the love of her life, Harold Nelson, on December 28, 1993,...

Susan “Sue” Marie Smith, 55, beloved wife and mother, was called home by Jesus on March 9th, 2023. In hospice care nearly 2 years prior to her death, she passed peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. Sue is survived by her husband of 15 years, Fred Smith, son and daughter-in-law, Caelon & Kaylyn, parents Mike & Fran, sisters Rita, Chris, & Michelle, and dearest pets Sadie & Miss Kitty. Born to Mike & Fran Matkovich in Illinois in...

HAMILTON - Peggy L Knight, 64, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, at her home with family by her side, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born November 14, 1958, in Glasgow, Montana, to Harland L and Marian E (Nakken) Estrem. Peggy was raised in Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow High, in 1977. She attended college in Billings for one year and then returned to Glasgow to work. She and Richard Knight were married on September 1, 1978. They moved to...

Hamilton – Rosemarie as the smiling downtown gal who frequented places such as the Back Door Deli, Bitterroot Drug, and Chapter 1. Born December 4th 1938 in Kansas, this Montana girl was much more than meets the eye. You may not have known that this once young collegiate ballerina also received a master's degree in American Labor History from the University of Montana, whose senior thesis is still cited today. Rosemarie was highly sought after by many institutions for her various...

A Celebration of Life honoring Guy Ellis, who left us on March 4, 2023 (Much too soon!) after a brief illness.  He was surrounded by family as he went home to our Father in Heaven, his sweet mama, and our “good dog”, Gus, the best 4-legged walking partner. Guy left behind Laurie, his loving wife of 50 years; daughter, Nicole (Townsend); son, Mike (Stacey); and our cherished grandchildren, Berkley, Torrin and Ruger.  Also missing him will be his 3 brothers, 4 sisters,...

Kathleen Marie Briggeman (Lass) passed away peacefully at The Hamilton Assisted Living facility in Hamilton, MT on March 3, 2023. Kathy was born to Thomas & Eleanor Lass on March 13, 1943 in Beresford, South Dakota. She was the oldest of three children (sister Elizabeth and brother Tommy). Kathy grew up in Beresford and graduated from Beresford High School in 1961. After high school she attended Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota where she earned her...

HAMILTON - Aaron B. Smithson, 59, of Hamilton passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at his home of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel. 

HAMILTON – Norma L. Petty passed away February 26, 2023, in Hamilton, Montana, with her loving family at her side. Born March 1, 1928, to AJ and Anna Margaret Heinle at Hebron, North Dakota, Norma was the sixth of eight siblings, with five older sisters and two younger brothers. After graduating from Hebron High School, she attended Valley City State College and graduated from Dickinson State University. She taught school at Streeter, North Dakota, Park River, North Dakota, and...

HAMILTON - Carol A Porter, age 82, of Hamilton, MT passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Barbara Jean’s Assisted Living in Goodyear, AZ . She was born on August 20, 1940, in Missoula, MT to the late Howard and Ruth Davis Carlson (France). On April 25, 2009, she remarried the love of her life, Lawrence “Dean” Porter. Carol took great pride in her role as a mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She found joy in reading, traveling, singing along to...