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Brianna Sharon Bowen
Jan 11, 2026
Brianna Sharon Bowen, 31, of Victor passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. There will be no formal services. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Phillip Harold "Jake" Jaquith
Jan 9, 2026
Phillip Harold “Jake” Jaquith, a devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully from natural causes on January 9, 2026. He was born on December 7, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Clifford and May Jaquith.
Jake proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1949 to 1952, stationed at Sandia Base near Albuquerque, New Mexico. Following his military...
Corey W. Sisson
Jan 8, 2026
HAMILTON - Corey W. Sisson, 61, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held later this summer. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Emilio Gutierrez
Jan 4, 2026
G. Emilio Gutierrez-Gutierrez, 22 of Hamilton passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital in Hamilton, MT.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 10, 2026 at St. Francis of Assissi Catholic Church in Hamilton.
Geary "Zip" Lemon
Jan 2, 2026
Corvallis — Geary “Zip” L. Lemon of Corvallis passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on March 10, 1952, in Hamilton, Montana, to Gerald and Louise Lemon. He spent his life rooted in Montana, building strong connections through hard work, loyalty, and a genuine love for...
Forest Earl Hayes
Dec 31, 2025
DARBY - Forest Earl Hayes, 88, of Darby passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at the Remmington in Hamilton. A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Daly-Leach Chapel. More details will be announced at a later date.
Donald R. Roberts
Dec 28, 2025
VICTOR - Donald F. Roberts, 85, of Victor passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at his home. Private services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Kathryn R. Riley
Dec 25, 2025
HAMILTON - Kathryn R. "Kathy" Riley, 82, of Hamilton passed away of natural causes on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at her home. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Daly-Leach Memorial Chapel with interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery.
Ruth Naomi Fisher
Dec 22, 2025
Ruth Naomi Fisher (Gram), of Corvallis, MT passed away of natural causes on Monday, Dec. 22nd, 2025 at the age of 90 years, 7 months and 11 days. She was born to George Thomas Lewis and Beatrice Cecilia Lewis on May 11, 1935 in Pontiac, Michigan. At the time of her birth, she would have been her parents’ 7th child...
Lyle David Kohs
Dec 20, 2025
Lyle David Kohs was called to his heavenly home on December 20, 2025. He passed peacefully at his home in Corvallis, MT, surrounded by the love of his family, and is now with our Lord and Savior without pain or confusion.
Lyle was born on May 8, 1943, in Duluth, MN to Albin and Edna Kohs and was the youngest of...
Deborah "Debbie" J. Kerns
Dec 20, 2025
Debbie Kerns, 75 of Hamilton passed away Saturday, December 20, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Services are being planned for a later date. A full obituary will be posted.
Donald William Patterson
Dec 19, 2025
CORVALLIS - Donald William Patterson, 71, of Corvallis passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital due to natural causes. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Thomas Oran Maynard
Dec 18, 2025
Thomas (Tom) Oran Maynard, 67, passed away on December 18, 2025, in Hamilton, Montana, after a brief battle with cancer.
He leaves his wife, Lisa Ditzler Maynard; dog, Colt; sons, Tommy Maynard of Erie, PA, and Travis (Desiree) Maynard of Bradford, PA; brothers, Darrel Maynard of Coudersport, PA, and Steven (Debra) Maynard of Denver, NC; six nephews and one niece.
He was...
Thomas "Dwight" Felton
Dec 16, 2025
HAMILTON - Thomas Dwight Felton, known to all simply as Dwight, passed away peacefully in 2025, surrounded by family and the love he built throughout his full and adventurous life.
Born in 1941, Dwight lived every year with passion, purpose, and a deep appreciation for the world around him. Dwight grew up on his parents’ dairy farm in Charlo, MT. His...
Donald M. "Don" McGourty
Dec 13, 2025
On DECEMBER 13, 2025 we said goodbye to our beloved husband and best friend, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, uncle and friend to many.
DONALD MARVIN McGOURTY was born on Oct. 7, 1930 on the farm his parents homesteaded in Round Butte, Montana. He was the fourth and youngest child of the late William Charles and Velma Mary McGourty.
Don began his education at...
Taylor William Nance
Dec 9, 2025
HAMILTON - Taylor William Nance, 76, of Hamilton passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. No services have been scheduled at this time. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Shirley Lynn-Brunner Murphy
Dec 5, 2025
Shirley Lynn Murphy, age 68, of Hamilton, passed away peacefully at Bitterroot Health on Friday, December 5, 2025, with loved ones close by.
Shirley was born on September 19, 1957, at the family home in Bainville, Montana. As a child, the Brunner family moved to Missoula, a place Shirley always considered home. After retirement, she and her husband settled in Hamilton,...
James "Jim" Carl York
Dec 5, 2025
On December 5, 2025, James (Jim) York passed away at St. Patrick Hospital, from natural causes. He was surrounded by his loved ones: Glenda, his wife of 55 years, and their sons Jimmy, John and Jayson.
Jim was born on September 20,1949, in Great Falls, MT. Later, he and his family moved to Corvallis, MT where he was raised. After graduating...
Thomas Burley Stephenson
Dec 3, 2025
Thomas Burley Stephenson was born to Elizabeth Gove and George Burley Stephenson in Minneapolis Minnesota September 28, 1942 and went to our Lord on December 3, 2025 at home in Hamilton Montana. Tom was raised in Minnesota with his older sister Patricia. He had various jobs while growing up, anything to make spending money. His mother was a test cook...
Robert Allen Hopkins
Dec 3, 2025
HAMILTON - Robert Allen "Rob" Hopkins, 81, of Hamilton, passed away of natural causes on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
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