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Karmen Faye Moore

Karmen Faye Moore

Oct 6, 2026

Stevensville - Karmen Faye Moore, 86, of Stevensville passed away Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 at her home of natural causes. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026 from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Three Mile Community Center in Stevensville. 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...

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...

Ralph William Rogers

Ralph William Rogers

Oct 12, 2026

Ralph William Rogers of Hamilton, Montana, passed away on October 12, 2026. He was surrounded by the love, comfort, and care of his daughter, Stephanie Rogers.

Carolyn "Candy" Felty

Carolyn "Candy" Felty

Oct 10, 2026

Carolyn "Candy" Felty, 92 of Lolo passed away Saturday, October 10, 2026 at her home in Lolo, Montana.

A gathering to celebrate Candy's life will be announced at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted.

Clyde Thomas Tipton

Clyde Thomas Tipton

Oct 9, 2026

STEVENSVILLE - Clyde Thomas Tipton, 78, of Stevensville passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. No formal services will be held. Interment will take place in California. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Richard Lyle Leither

Richard Lyle Leither

Oct 6, 2026

HAMILTON, MT – Richard Lyle “Rick” Leither, 78, of Hamilton, MT passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital of natural causes. He was born November 4, 1947 in Minneapolis, MN the son of Lyle and Anna (Marcus) Leither.

Rick graduated from veterinary school in 1972. He spent 50 years working as a veterinarian. He also owned and...

Lori Marie Gillum

Lori Marie Gillum

Oct 4, 2026

Lori Marie (Meskimen) Gillum, 59, of Hamilton, MT passed away Sunday, October 4, 2026, at home embraced in the loving arms of her husband and best friend. She was born on December 22, 1966 in Hamilton, Montana, the daughter of Elmer Lewis Meskimen Jr. and M. Anne (Hannon) Meskimen.

Lori was raised in Darby as a young child until moving to...

Harry R. Thorning

Harry R. Thorning

Oct 2, 2026

Harry R. Thorning, 82 of Darby passed away Friday, October 2, 2026 at his home south of Darby.

A celebration of Harry's life will be held on Memorial Day Weekend 2027 at Freddy's Rock. For information contact Wayne Thorning.

A full obituary will be posted.

Mary E. Womack

Mary E. Womack

Sep 30, 2026

Mary Enid Womack (Rissmann), beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at the age of 89, surrounded by her daughters and their families.

Mary lived for her family. Nothing made her happier than her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids, of whom she was incredibly proud. She was loving, open-hearted, funny, and quick-witted,...

Gertrude Josephine Witschen

Gertrude Josephine Witschen

Sep 30, 2026

Gertrude J. Witschen, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026, at the age of 94.

Gertie was born on November 6, 1931, in Comertown, Montana, to Eliza (King) and Horace Laverdure. She attended school through the eighth grade and went on to build a life centered around family, faith, hard work, and love.

On...

Gail Norma Brown

Gail Norma Brown

Sep 30, 2026

HAMILTON - Gail N. Brown, 79, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at her home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Martha "Marti" Olson

Martha "Marti" Olson

Sep 29, 2026

Rev. Martha (Marti) Olson went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.

Marti was born June 23, 1928, to Alma and Henry Story in Braintree MA. She attended Braintree schools. She graduated from Zion Bible Institute and Cape Cod School of Nursing.

Marti married Bud Olson in 1953. When she and Bud retired, they moved to the Bitterroot Valley...

Jeannine S. Winter

Jeannine S. Winter

Sep 26, 2026

Jeannine S. Winter, age 88 passed away peacefully on September 26, 2026, at her home on Grantsdale after a courageous fight with cancer; with her daughter, Bonnie, by her side.

Jeannine was born in Santa Barbara, California to Fredrick and Thelma Pons. She was raised in the Hollywood Hills in the community of Silver Lake with her dear sister, Darlene. (...

Robert Leroy "Bob" Curry

Robert Leroy "Bob" Curry

Sep 21, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Robert Leroy “Bob” Curry, 81, of Hamilton on September 21st, 2026. He was born November 18, 1944 in Hamilton.

The son of Robert L. Curry and Norene (Vance) Curry, Bob never met his father as he went to serve his country in the Battle of the Bulge during World...

Philomene Ducas

Philomene Ducas

Sep 20, 2026

Philomene Ducas, 87 of Florence passed away Saturday, September 20, 2026 at Kathy's Place Assisted Living.

No public services are scheduled.

Janet Laura Thurston

Janet Laura Thurston

Sep 19, 2026

HAMILTON - Janet Laura Thurston, 80, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, September 19, 2026 at her home of natural causes. Services are pending and will be announced. Janet will be laid to rest with her husband, Dennis, at the Fort Harrison State Veterans Cemetery in Helena. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

John William Sperry

John William Sperry

Sep 17, 2026

John William Sperry, 70 of Corvallis passed away Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Hope Hospice Center in Missoula.

John was born in Hamilton, Montana, the son of John Wilmer and Lillian Mae Sperry. He graduated from Corvallis High School and MSU Billings, Automotive Collision Repair Technology Program.

He was a Semi Truck Driver for 25 years. He enjoyed restoring classic cars and...

Duane E. Krowen

Duane E. Krowen

Sep 15, 2026

Duane Eugene Krowen: the man, the myth, the legend, passed away on September 15, 2026 at the age of 78 in Victor, Montana. Duane survived two plane crashes, an accidental electrocution, the Vietnam War, and many major health scares. He shockingly proved his mortality after a brief fight with cancer.

Born on June 5, 1948 in Plentywood, Montana to Margaret and...

Clifford Norman Belew

Clifford Norman Belew

Sep 14, 2026

HAMILTON - Clifford N. Belew, 92, of Hamilton passed away Monday, September 14, 2026 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:00 am at the Charlos Heights Community Church. Services and burial will also take place in Des Moines, IA. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

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