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Jonathan L. Linton
Sep 12, 2025
Jonathan L. Linton, 29 of Darby passed away Friday September 12, 2025 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 noon, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula.
Norma J. Hill
Sep 11, 2025
Norma Jo Hill, a 58-year resident of Hamilton, Montana, entered her eternal heavenly home with Jesus on September 11, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on March 14, 1930, in Great Falls, MT, Norma was a beacon of generosity, dedication, creativity, joy and inspiration to her family, her church family and community.
Norma's life was a symphony of service, faith,...
Shirley M. "Johni" Cellarius
Sep 10, 2025
FLORENCE - Shirley M. "Johni" Cellarius, 92, of Florence passed away from natural causes on September 10, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Hamilton. Interment will follow at Riverview Cemetery. A reception will be held in...
Howard William Eimer
Sep 8, 2025
HAMILTON - Howard William Eimer, 82, of Hamilton passed away of natural causes at his home on Monday, September 8, 2025. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Patsy J. Longtine
Sep 4, 2025
Corvallis - Patsy J. Longtine, 85, of Corvallis passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Patrick Ray Howard
Sep 3, 2025
Patrick Ray Howard passed peacefully, September 3rd, into the arms of Jesus after a hard-fought battle with cancer at age 71. Pat was born in Rathdrum, Idaho, to Bud and Betty Howard. When he was three, he moved with his family to Florence, Montana. Pat grew up the youngest of five children. He had a great childhood, fishing and hunting...
Marian E. Cape
Sep 2, 2025
Marian Elizabeth Cape, 94, of Hampstead, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the BridgingLife Dove House.
Born February 21, 1931, in Hanover, PA, she was the daughter of the late Leo Milton and Lola (Smith) Reaver. She was the loving wife of the late Stewart S. Cape.
Marian was a graduate of Westminster High School, Class of 1948. She had...
Charles R. Petty
Aug 30, 2025
Charles (Chuck) R. Petty, M.D. passed away August 30, 2025 in Hamilton, Montana, at the age of 95.
Born February 3, 1930, Chuck was the youngest of three boys born to William Lloyd and Bernice (Wheeler) Petty in Williston, North Dakota.
Chuck grew up and attended public schools in Williston where he was active in curricular and civic activities. He graduated from...
Alice Ann McCrossin
Aug 26, 2025
Alice Ann Schmitt McCrossin, 98 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Alice was born on September 14, 1926 in Fessenden, North Dakota, one of ten children born to John and Pauline Faul Schmitt. She married Leon McCrossin in 1943 when she was just 16. She was so happy and blessed to be married...
Susan S. Borchard
Aug 24, 2025
Susan S. Borchard, 71 of Florence passed away Sunday August 24, 2025 at The Springs in Missoula.
Sue was born in Richmond California, the daughter of the late Edward and Imogene Smith Sage. Sue moved to Butte Montana as a child and that is where she grew up.
As an adult she later moved to Missoula Montana to raise her children and...
Bonita Rose Henderson
Aug 24, 2025
Bonita Rose Henderson, 79 of Hamilton passed Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital.
Bonita was born August 27, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of the late Olen Dale and Clifton (Marlor) Henderson. Bonita was a loving mother of seven.
Her home for the last twenty years has been Hamilton, Montana. She was a member of the Church of...
Joel D. Olinghouse
Aug 23, 2025
HAMILTON - Joel D Olinghouse, 89, born May 29, 1936, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 23, 2025. He passed peacefully in his sleep at his home in The Remington in Hamilton.
He was born in Dorris, California to F.E. ‘Dutch’ and Olive Olinghouse. He was the third of eight kids. They moved from California to Oregon...
Robert Wade Henrickson
Aug 19, 2025
Robert Wade Henrickson, 78 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home in Hamilton.
Bob was born in Eugene, Oregon to Otto and Florence Henrickson. He served a four year enlistment in the US Air Force in England.
Bob worked as a log home builder for many years.
More details a coming and will be updated. At his request, no...
Richard L. "Dick" Giese
Aug 19, 2025
HAMILTON - Richard L. "Dick" Giese, 84, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at his home of natural causes. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Kathleen Marie Brimhall
Aug 18, 2025
HAMILTON - Kathleen Marie Brimhall, 70, of Hamilton passed away from natural causes at her home on Monday, August 18, 2025. No formal services will be held.
Judith "Judy" Ann Farenga
Aug 18, 2025
VICTOR - Judith "Judy" Ann Farenga, 82, of Victor passed away from natural causes at her home on Monday, August 18, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Corvallis Cemetery.
Valeda "Val" Beryl Siek
Aug 16, 2025
HAMILTON - Valeda Beryl Siek, 68, of Hamilton passed away at her home on Saturday, August 16, 2025. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Vivian Ann Jeffries
Aug 15, 2025
Vivian Ann Comingdeer Jeffries
Vivian Ann (Comingdeer) Jeffries, age 86, of Pahrump, Nevada, breathed her last breath on this earth on August 15, 2025. She made her exit from a mortal body to enter into a glorious eternal home, prepared perfectly, lovingly and personally by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Vivian was born on May 28, 1939, in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to...
Jimmy E. Hammond
Aug 15, 2025
HAMILTON - Jimmy E. Hammond, 51, of Hamilton passed away Friday, August 15, 2025 at his home of natural causes. Services are pending. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Lowell Frederic Klocke
Aug 14, 2025
Lolo - Lowell Frederic Klocke, 63, passed away on August 14, 2025 in Hamilton, Montana. Lowell was born in New Rockford, North Dakota on August 4, 1962 to Louis J. and Ramona M. (Lies) Klocke. Being the youngest of five children, Lowell was up for the challenge of testing the patience and sanity of his parents and older siblings, solidifying...
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