Joan Axtell
Jul 29, 2026
Joan Elizabeth Tate Axtell of Corvallis passed away at the age of 83 on July 29, 2026 due to complication from a stroke. She was born July 25, 1943 to Maurice Milton Tate and Patricia Frances Lindsay Tate.
Joan was always a strong and caring soul from a young age. At 8 years old both of her parents passed away within...
Tami Marie Ursich
Jul 20, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Tami Marie Ursich, age 64, on July 20, 2026.
Tami was born on May 9, 1962, at St. John’s Hospital in Helena, Montana, to Frank Ursich and Barbara Cook alongside her five siblings. She was raised in Helena, where she attended Hawthorne Elementary School, Central School, Helena Junior High,...
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...
Shirley Rae Downing
Jun 29, 2026
Shirley Rae Rasmussen Downing
"The Lord is my Shepherd I shall not want... surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. (Psalm 23)"
Shirley was born April 4, 1937 in Hamilton, MT. at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital to David Emmanuel Rasmussen and Hazel Pearl Johnson...
Duncan James Stewart
Jul 6, 2026
Duncan James Stewart
December 4, 1931 – July 6, 2026
Duncan James Stewart, 94, of Corvallis, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, after a long, vibrant, and incredibly adventurous life.
Duncan was born on December 4, 1931, in Butte, Montana, to Archibald (Arch) and Irene (Hathaway) Stewart. He spent his early childhood in Wisdom, Montana, before his familyrelocated to the Bitterroot...
Johnny Porter Moreland
Jul 17, 2026
HAMILTON - Johnny Porter Moreland, infant son of Matthew and Gretchen Moreland, passed away Friday, July 17, 2026 of natural causes. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, August 29, 2026 at 1:00 pm in the Daly-Leach Chapel Community Room.
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...
Kathleen Fay Lewellen
Jul 28, 2026
Kathleen F. Lewellen, 84 of Victor passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Bee Hive Homes of Hamilton.
No public services are scheduled and private family urn placement will take place.
Ilse Davis
Jul 27, 2026
As we celebrate the life of Ilse Davis, a woman whose life was defined by resilience, determination, hard work, and love. Though we mourn her passing, we also celebrate a life that touched so many people and left behind a legacy that will continue to grow for generations. She passed away peacefully Monday, July 27, 2026, on Bob’s birthday, at her...
Werner Henry Wolf
Jul 26, 2026
Werner Henry Wolf, 85, of Hamilton, passed away on July 26, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1940, in Nürnberg, Germany, to Heinrich and Greta Wolf.
Werner grew up in Germany and later served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966. His service took him back to Germany, stationed in Stuttgart, where he was injured in an accident.
Werner...
Marilyn (Mere') Mildenberger
Jul 24, 2026
Marilyn (Mere') Mildenberger, 91 of Hamilton passed away peacefully, Friday, July 24, 2026 at her home in Hamilton.
Services are being planned and will be announced.
Juanita Ruth Maki
Jul 21, 2026
Juanita Ruth Shook Maki, 84, of Darby, Montana, passed away July 21, 2026 at 7:59 a.m. at her daughter’s home in Tennessee.
Juanita was born May 25th, 1942, in Hamilton, Montana. The daughter of the late Walter Eugene and Vivian Ruth Cornish Shook.
Juanita was raised in several logging camps till the family came to settle in Conner, Montana. She attended school...
Lance Edward Watkins
Jul 19, 2026
Lance Watkins, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, July 19th. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
Jim Phillip Farley
Jul 15, 2026
HAMILTON - James Phillip Farley passed away peacefully at his home in Hamilton, Montana, on July 15 at the age of 79. He was born on March 18, 1947, in Meridian, Texas, to John Phillip and Eleanor Brasher.
Jim spent his earliest years on a Texas goat ranch while his father served in the Navy. Little Jim earned the nickname "Pockets"...
Ethel Louise Harris
Jul 12, 2026
VICTOR - On July 12, 2026 Ethel Louise Moe Harris passed away at Bee Hive Homes in Hamilton.
Ethel Moe was born January 25, 1938, one a cold and snowy day at her grandmothers home, in Charlos Heights, Montana. Doris and Carl Moe were the proud parents, Ethel was the oldest of four girls.
Her school years started at the Charlos Heights...
Earl Monroe Vercruyssen
Jul 8, 2026
HAMILTON - Earl Monroe Vercruyssen, 91 years old, passed away peacefully July 8, 2026, at home with his family by his side. Earl was born January 14, 1935 in Chinook, MT.
Earl graduated from Corvallis High School. On Dec 21, 1957, he married Barbara McKillop. They raised their two daughters Karla & Laura in Hamilton, MT. Earl spent the majority of...
James T. Lawless
Jul 6, 2026
James "Jim" Thomas Lawless, 75, of Darby, passed away on July 6, 2026.
Jim was born in Missoula on May 29, 1951, to the late James "Bud" and Marge Lawless. He lived his entire life in Darby and was a true Bitterrooter. An avid lover of the outdoors, Jim was a dedicated fisherman and hunter from the young age of ten....
Jane Anna Geiser
Jul 6, 2026
DARBY - Jane Anna Geiser, 83, of Darby passed away Monday, July 6, 2026 at the Bitterroot Haven. Graveside services will be held Friday, July 10, 2026 at 11:00 am at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby. Condolences may be left at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Calleen Annette Callahan
Jun 26, 2026
Calleen Annette Callahan, 65, of Darby, MT passed away on Friday, June 26th surrounded by her family.
She was born on December 12, 1960 in Salinas, CA to Lorraine and Cal Ferguson, raised by her devoted mother and stepfather, Marvin Thiel. Calleen lived a life marked by enduring strength, overcoming numerous heartbreaks and will be remembered for the remarkable love she...
