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Marlene Kay Ober

Marlene Kay Ober

Nov 23, 2025

CORVALLIS - Marlene K. Ober, 74, of Corvallis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in her home in Corvallis, Montana. She was born on May 21st, 1951, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Harriet Bringer and Charles Suesens.

Marlene was raised in Galesburg and graduated from Richwoods High School in 1964, where she was known for her accomplishments as...

Yvonne Hendrix

Yvonne Hendrix

Nov 23, 2025

Yvonne Hendrix, 86, of Hamilton passed away due to natural causes on the morning of Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. No formal services will be held. Care is being handled by Daly-Leach Chapel.

J. Dennis Abraytis

J. Dennis Abraytis

Nov 22, 2025

HAMILTON - J. Dennis Abraytis, 89, of Hamilton, passed away at Riverside Health and Rehab in Missoula on Saturday, November 22, 2025. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com. 

Robert "Bob" Victor Leonardi

Robert "Bob" Victor Leonardi

Nov 21, 2025

Robert or “Bob” Leonardi, 7 weeks older than the Great Depression, was born September 2, 1929, near Black Lane between Corvallis and Hamilton. He was of the generation that made due without. The middle child of Italian immigrants, August and Pierina Leonardi, the farm was a family effort which included the five kids, Rosie, Pete, Robert, Elinore, and Irene.

Robert graduated...

William W. Winsett

William W. Winsett

Nov 20, 2025

William Wayne Winsett, known to all as Bill, passed on November 20, 2025, at the age of 79 in Corvallis, Montana. He was born on May 18, 1946, in Los Angeles,he was raised in California and started his family there before making Montana his home for the last 47 years. 

Bill was adopted at 18 months old and grew up an...

Shirley Rose Dowling

Shirley Rose Dowling

Nov 20, 2025

Our beloved, vibrant and resilient Shirley Rose Dowling passed away in her home at the age of 91 on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was surrounded by the constant presence of her loving family and honored through the compassionate care provided by the Bitterroot Health Hospice team.

Shirley was born in Hamilton on January 18, 1934 to Rhoda Marie Ward and...

Julie Ann Swanson

Julie Ann Swanson

Nov 19, 2025

Julie Ann (Knight) Swanson, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all she met, passed away at the age of 73, on November 19, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Julie was born on April 6, 1952, in Glasgow, Montana, to Ivy Leonard Knight and Mildred Rosemary (Sonsteng) Knight. Born the 2nd of four girls (1-Laura, 2-Julie, 3-Shar & 4-Doris), she cherished...

Sharleen S. Ashcraft

Sharleen S. Ashcraft

Nov 19, 2025

Sharleen Ashcraft, 85, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025 under the care of Hospice. Sharleen was born on June 26, 1940, in Madison, South Dakota, to the late Stanley and Wilma (Dunston) Stoneback.

Sharleen spent her younger years in Sandpoint, Idaho, and Kalispell before moving to Hot Springs, Montana, in the 8th grade, where she was a...

Truman "TJ" John Mason

Truman "TJ" John Mason

Nov 18, 2025

CORVALLIS - Truman John "TJ" Mason, 79, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at his home. Services will be announced. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Florence Ann Olson

Florence Ann Olson

Nov 18, 2025

Florence Ann Olson 

March 3, 1947 – November 18, 2025

Florence Ann (Holland) Olson, 78, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away on November 18, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1947, in Great Falls to Dan and Alleyne Holland and was raised in Simms, a community that remained an anchor throughout her life.

Florence married Dennis Olson on August 21, 1965, and together...

Mary Louise Coppock

Mary Louise Coppock

Nov 18, 2025

DARBY - Mary Louise Coppock, 96, of Darby passed into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at Valley Health and Rehab in Hamilton. She was born April 15, 1929 in Pasadena, California to Charles and Ruth (Hoffman) Johnson.

Mary was raised in San Marino, CA, along with her two sisters, Ruthie and Anita. She attended Art Center...

Robert P. "Bob" Colley

Robert P. "Bob" Colley

Nov 16, 2025

HAMILTON - Robert P. "Bob" Colley, 73, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Dennis E. Lietzow

Dennis E. Lietzow

Nov 14, 2025

HAMILTON - Dennis E. Lietzow, 80, of Hamilton passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home. No Formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Darcie L. Hartsoch

Darcie L. Hartsoch

Nov 13, 2025

CORVALLIS - Darcie L. Hartsoch, 59, of Corvallis passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Community Medical Center in Missoula.  Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

DeWayne Lee Smith

DeWayne Lee Smith

Nov 11, 2025

HAMILTON - DeWayne L. Smith, 92, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025 at The Remington in Hamilton. Services will be held in the spring. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Leroy Harold Stoller

Leroy Harold Stoller

Nov 10, 2025

Leroy Harold Stoller

July 23, 1935 - November 10, 2025

“I have fought the good fight,

I have finished the race,

I have kept the faith.”

2 Timothy 4:7

Roy Stoller of Stevensville Montana was born in Illinois to Lester and Emma Stoller.

Our dearly loved father & grandfather went home to his Savior and Lord on November 10th, 2025. Roy was born into a family of...

Louis J. Lavergne Jr.

Louis J. Lavergne Jr.

Nov 9, 2025

Corvallis - Louis James “Buzzy” Lavergne Jr., 68 of Corvallis passed away November 9, 2025 at his home in Corvallis.

He was born on September 16, 1957 in Anaconda, Montana to the late Nancy C. Strand and Louis J. Lavergne but he was raised by his mother and stepdad Floyd Boyle.

Following high school he joined the US Marine Corps. He served...

Warren W. Ash

Warren W. Ash

Nov 8, 2025

Hamilton - Warren W. Ash went home to be with Jesus on Nov. 8, 2025. He was born in Hamilton Nov. 4, 1929 to Walter Ash and Anna Bryson Ash Hughes. After graduating from Hamilton in 1948 he worked for Northern Pacific Railroad before joining The United States Navy in 1950, serving in the Korean War as a medic. He...

Mary J. Davis

Mary J. Davis

Nov 7, 2025

Mary Janette Bond Davis, age 84, passed away November 7, 2025. 

She was born to Thomas Lee and Agnes Bond in Plainview, Texas on February 28, 1941. She married Daniel Eugene Davis on Oct 13, 1957 in Lockney. Texas. She was a telephone operator employed by South Western Bell for 44 years from 1957 through 2001. Over her long 44 year...

Robert Arthur Bachmann

Robert Arthur Bachmann

Nov 5, 2025

HAMILTON - Robert Arthur Bachmann, 97, of Hamilton passed away due to natural causes at his home at The Manor on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

Our dad was a loyal and faithful friend—a man who outlived most of his peers, yet never lost his deep appreciation for connection, laughter, and life itself.

A musician, writer, PR professional, college instructor, marketing expert, and...

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