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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.
Edna N. Nasca
Feb 18, 2026
A Celebration of Life will be held for Edna Nasca at 11:30 on July 11, 2026, at Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Montana.
Edna Neoma Stoumbaugh Nasca went quietly and peacefully into God’s arms in the early hours of February 18, 2026.
Edna was born February 11, 1959, in Coeur d Alene, Idaho to Ray and Grace (Walker) Stoumbaugh. The family lived in...
JoAnn K. Dutton
Jun 20, 2026
JoAnn King Dutton, 93, of Hamilton, MT passed away from natural causes Saturday, June 20, 2026 at The Remington. She was born December 22, 1932 in Missoula, Montana the daughter of Frank Tripp and Ora King.
JoAnn was raised in Valley Creek near Arlee, Montana and Missoula, MT. She graduated from Missoula County High School in 1951. She met her future...
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...
Gerald R. "Jerry" Swanson
May 24, 2026
HAMILTON – Gerald R. “Jerry” Swanson, 67, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his home in Hamilton, MT after a valiant battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born August 8, 1958 in Northwood, ND, the son of Elmer and Vivienne Swanson.
Jerry was raised in Larimore, ND, graduating from Larimore High School in 1976. He spent many years as a...
Evan Xavior Dickerson
Jun 21, 2026
HAMILTON - Evan X. Dickerson, 30, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, June 21, 2026 at home of natural causes. Services will be held Friday, July 24, 2026 at 11:00 am at the Daly-Leach Chapel. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
David Konrad Fahrenbruck
Jun 20, 2026
David Konrad Fahrenbruck
April 12,1942 to June 19,2026
David Konrad Fahrenbruck, beloved husband, brother, uncle was born in Rosebud County Montana to Henry Fahrenbruck and Sophie Mickell. He was the youngest of 15 children.
David grew up in Rosebud County and Forsyth. He graduated from Forsyth High School in 1960 and joined the US Navy where he served for 4 years in Hawaii...
William "Bill" Edward Lauer
May 2, 2026
William “Bill” Edward Lauer, 86, of Hamilton, Montana, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away on May 2, 2026 at Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hamilton, Montana.
He was born June 21, 1939, in Milford, Connecticut, the son of the late John Edward Lauer of Naugatuck, CT, and Cora Belle Ashe Rosenthal of Bend, Oregon, and step-son of the late Amelia Lauer...
James T. Lawless
Jul 6, 2026
James T. Lawless, 75, of Darby passed away on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
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...
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...
Sherry Lynn Woodward
Jun 24, 2026
Sherry Lynn Woodward, 64, of Corvallis, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. She was born August 20, 1961, in Afton, Wyoming, the daughter of Duane Woodward and Lois (Nelson) Woodward.
Sherry was raised in Corvallis and attended Corvallis Public Schools where she graduated in 1980. After graduating Sherry moved to Provo, Utah, where she...
Shirley Yvonne Ham
Jun 22, 2026
Shirley Yvonne Ham, 93, of Hamilton passed away at her home on Monday, June 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. No formal services are being planned at this time.
Dolores Sago
Jun 20, 2026
Dolores "Dee" Sago, 83, of Corvallis passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.
Dolores Ann Merta Sago was born on August 15, 1942, in Glassport, Pennsylvania, to John Merta and Gabriella (Kazmierowski) Merta. Growing up, Dee along with her family were members of Holy Cross Parish in Glassport, Pennsylvania.
Dolores met Robert “Bob” Sago, through...
Kaye Bergman
Jun 19, 2026
HAMILTON - Robert “Kaye” Bergman was born April 5, 1934 to Helen Collins and Kenneth Bergman in Great Falls, MT. The oldest of three children, he enjoyed his role as big brother to Glenn and Patricia. He spent his summers on his Grandparent’s homestead on the Teton River near Fort Benton. Driving tractors, riding horses and milking cows was part of...
Marlene Kay Porter
Jun 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Marlene Kay Porter (Tacke), a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born January 11th, 1950, and went home to see Jesus on June 18th, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home with her daughter, grandson, great-grandson, best friend of 54 years, and her loyal pup at...
Diane Louise Hall
Jun 18, 2026
Diane Louise Hall, 79, of Victor, Montana, passed away from natural causes on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Valley Health and Rehab. She was born September 25, 1946 in Clearfield, PA the daughter of Marion Arthur and Lorma (Hooper) Harshberger.
Diane was raised and educated in Pennsylvania and graduated from Huntingdon Area High School in 1965. She married David V. Hall...
Billie Fae Lagmay
Jun 15, 2026
Billie Fae Lagmay, 92, of Hamilton passed away at BeeHive homes on Monday, June 15, 2026. There will be no formal services. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.
Dana J. Ashman
Jun 14, 2026
Born in Whitehall, MT, in 1951, Dana was the second daughter of four in a Forest Service family. Among the family's many moves, she loved their home at the Meyers Creek Ranger Station in Nye, MT, best. She treasured spending time outdoors with the animals and enjoying the simple country life.
Dana was a devoted mother, sister, and friend, always with...
Mary Lou Morris
Jun 10, 2026
Mary Lou Morris
Mary Louise Reist-Morris went to meet Jesus on June 10, 2026, at The Hamilton Assisted Living Center, surrounded in love by her family. She was 99 years, 1 month, and 17 days old. (If you know, you know.)
Born the 7th and final child of Fred and Mary (Humm) Reist in Seneca, Kansas, on April 24, 1927, she shared...
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