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Lorena May Laymon
Nov 16, 2024
Lorena May (Davidson) Laymon was born on May 31, 1965 in Hamilton, MT and passed away peacefully on November 16, 2024. Though her spirit was strong and her soul feisty, her body simply couldn’t continue to endure.
The memories she leaves behind will be for her deep love of horses, devotion to her God, country music (especially...
Dennis Keith Hill
Nov 15, 2024
HAMILTON - Dennis Keith Hill, 81, of Hamilton passed away Friday, November 15, 2024 at his home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Patricia Ann Tolbert
Nov 13, 2024
VICTOR - Patricia Ann Tolbert, 83, of Victor passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Village Health Care in Missoula of natural causes. A private interment and graveside service will be held at the Victor Cemetery. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Brian Q. Gedling
Nov 11, 2024
HAMILTON - Brian Q. Gedling "The Painter", 78, of Hamilton passed away Monday, November 11, 2024 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital of natural causes. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, November 15, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Daly-Leach Chapel with Full Military Honors. There will be a reception following the services in the funeral home's community...
Nathan Curtis Snyder
Nov 10, 2024
CORVALLIS - Nathan Curtis Snyder, 42, of Corvallis passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 in Missoula. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. The family has set up a GoFundMe, https://gofund.me/37c4f1c7, to help with expenses. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Bradley Ray Hartsoch
Nov 10, 2024
HAMILTON - Bradley Ray Hartsoch, 65, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024 at his home of natural causes. Services and burial will take place in Tioga, ND. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
John "Phil" Zacha
Nov 4, 2024
CORVALLIS - John "Phil" Zacha, 88, of Corvallis passed away Monday, November 4, 2024 at West Hills Assisted Living in Hamilton.
He was born June 24, 1936 at St Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana to John Zacha Jr. and Charlotte. Phil married Bernadine Ritcher on November 30, 1957.
He served in the Montana National Guard...
Susan Patricia (Saxer) Kephart
Nov 3, 2024
Hamilton - Susan P. Kephart, 68 of Hamilton passed away November 3, 2024 at the Hospice House of Spokane in Spokane, Washington.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at Our Lady of the Bitterroot Catholic Church in Victor. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Stevensville.
Robert "Bob" Jay Nicholson
Nov 3, 2024
Corvallis, MT – Robert Jay (Bob) Nicholson, a beloved member of the Corvallis community, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2023, at the age of 89.
Born on September 15, 1935, in Darby, Montana, to Robert S. and Wilma M. Nicholson. He graduated from Darby High School in 1953. During his youth, he was involved in 4-H,...
Louise May Robinson
Nov 2, 2024
Louise May Robinson, aged 86, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2024, at Discovery Care Center, in Hamilton, Montana.
She was born on September 26, 1938, in Hamilton, Montana, to Chester Clyde and Alice Leona Summers Robinson. She was a life-long Bitterrooter and loved the valley she lived in. She attended school in Grantsdale and was a...
Lori Nina Skelton
Nov 1, 2024
Lori N. Skelton passed away at home peacefully in her sleep on November 1, 2024.
She was born January 7, 1958, in San Diego, California. In the mid-90s, she moved her young son to the Bitterroot Valley in Montana where she resided until her passing.
Lori was passionate about the beauty of Mother Nature, photography,...
Joseph Vincent Breider
Nov 1, 2024
MISSOULA – Joseph V. Breider, 57 of Missoula passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at his home in Missoula.
Joe was born in Butte, Montana. He lived between the homes of his grandparents, J.W. Breider and Vera Breider, in Dayton, Washington. Later, he would move to Troy, Montana, where he resided with his father, August Vincent Breider,...
Robert Lee "Bob" Fogle
Nov 1, 2024
Corvallis - Robert Lee "Bob" Fogle, 78, of Corvallis passed away Friday, November 1, 2024 at Continental Care and Rehab in Butte. Urn placement will take place at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Shirley B. Mussil
Oct 30, 2024
HAMILTON - Shirley B. Mussil, 95, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at her home of natural causes. Burial will take place in Meridian, ID. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Sonja Darlene Bosworth
Oct 30, 2024
HAMILTON - Sonja Bosworth of Hamilton, passed away peacefully in her home on October 30, 2024. She was born in 1939 in Auburn, California to Doris (Teagarden) and Rolf Wigaard. Sonja and her brothers, Rolf and Nick, enjoyed their young life as part of a pioneering ski family in the Sierras. Sonja married Bill Bosworth in 1957 and started...
Catherine Booth
Oct 29, 2024
Catherine Ann Booth was born January 8, 1953, in Los Angeles to Mary Catherine and James Reid. She was the ninth of eleven children and embraced every aspect of competition that came along with a big Irish family. Holidays were filled with laughter that often ended with the family ranking which sibling could speak the fastest. She always won...
Marjorie "Marge" L. Leonardi
Oct 28, 2024
HAMILTON - Marjorie L. "Marge" Leonardi, 95, of Hamilton passed away Monday, October 28, 2024 at her home of natural causes. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Donald Lee Welch
Oct 27, 2024
HAMILTON - Donald Lee Welch, 88, passed away peacefully of natural causes on October 27, 2024, surrounded by family members. Don was born in Hamilton, MT, on December 8, 1935, to Eva Lucinda Dye and Thomas Dewey Welch. He was a fourth generation Montanan. The great grandson of George Tolson Dye, an early Bitterroot Valley resident, Don’s roots in...
Andy (Max Andrew) Harball
Oct 24, 2024
Hamilton – Andy (Max Andrew) Harball
Andy Harball died on October 20, 2024 from accidental causes.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years Alice Harball, sister Nancy Reiss, mother Carol Harball, brother-in-law, Ace Steele, sister-in-law Jean Steele all of Hamilton, and his brother Dan Harball of Custer, Washington, his nephew Chad Harball of...
Joann Roth
Oct 22, 2024
CORALLIS - JoAnn Roth, 62, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at her home of natural causes. Private services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
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