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Kurt Edward Schumacher

Kurt Edward Schumacher

Dec 29, 2024

Kurt Edward Schumacher, 54, of Reno, NV passed away November 25, 2024 in Reno of natural causes.  Graveside services will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024 at the Victor Cemetery.

Dorothy May Newell

Dorothy May Newell

Dec 28, 2024

Dorothy May Newell was born July 3, 1927, in Opheim, MT to Cloyd Stahl and Beatrice Stahl nee Larson. She passed away peacefully December 28, 2024, in Hamilton, MT at the age of 97. Dorothy was joined by her sister and lifelong best friend, Marilyn in December of 1934. The family packed up and moved across the state to...

Wanda Joyce Twohy

Wanda Joyce Twohy

Dec 28, 2024

HAMILTON - Wanda J. Twohy, 75, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024 at her home of natural causes.  Services will be held at a later date.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Margret "Peg" Ann Tavenner

Margret "Peg" Ann Tavenner

Dec 26, 2024

HAMILTON - Margret Ann "Peg" Tavenner, 76, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the Living Centre in Stevensville.  No formal services will be held.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Georgine "Gina" Kneeland

Georgine "Gina" Kneeland

Dec 26, 2024

HAMILTON – Georgine “Gina” Kneeland, 76, of Hamilton passed away at her home on Thursday, December 26, 2024, of natural causes. No formal services will be held.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Brett "Michael" Kester

Brett "Michael" Kester

Dec 25, 2024

HAMILTON - Brett Michael Carl Kester was born in Las Vegas, Nevada a few minutes after his twin sister Rheann on 29 Jan 1984. Michael passed away unexpectedly on Christmas day 2024.  Family members had gathered together to celebrate the birth of the Savior when Michael slipped into eternity.

Michael grew up in Hamilton graduating from Hamilton...

Kent Thomas Connor

Kent Thomas Connor

Dec 25, 2024

CORVALLIS - Kent Thomas Connor, 85, of Corvallis, passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at his home of natural causes.  Kent was born on March 1, 1939 in Butte, Montana the son of Thomas Joseph Connor and Lois Beth (McCauley) Connor.

Raised on a ranch in Melrose, Montana where he attended grade school and completed high school...

Grace Sachiko Kimura

Grace Sachiko Kimura

Dec 23, 2024

HAMILTON – Grace Sachiko Kimura, 97, of Hamilton, formerly of Hawaii, passed away of natural causes at Beehive Homes on Monday, December 23, 2024. No formal services will be held.

Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Nancy Joan Clark

Nancy Joan Clark

Dec 23, 2024

Nancy Joan Clark (Nanne), 88, of Hamilton passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at Bitterroot Health Hospital in Hamilton. Nancy was born a twin on July 5th, 1936, in Essex, Iowa, the daughter of Stella Tornquist Youngbreg and Gerald August Youngberg.

Raised a farm girl her whole life in Essex, Iowa, her independent nature called her to...

Linda Isaacs

Linda Isaacs

Dec 20, 2024

Linda Isaacs, 78, passed away on December 20, 2024 in Missoula MT. Linda was born January 29, 1946 to George Ingraham and Marian Hillier Ingraham in Miles City, MT.

The family moved to Deer Lodge when Linda was 5 years old.

Although Linda had some great loves in her life, she finally married her soul...

Christine Eva (Cooley)  Graves

Christine Eva (Cooley) Graves

Dec 18, 2024

With deep sorrow, yet abiding hope, we announce the passing of Christine Graves, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, December 18th 2024 at the age of 72. Christine passed peacefully, surrounded by the love of her family, confident in the promise of Eternal Life.

Born on January 14, 1952...

Thomas "Bud" James Carmello

Thomas "Bud" James Carmello

Dec 15, 2024

VICTOR - Thomas James "Bud" Carmello put on his Heavenly Welding Helmut and peacefully exited this world on Sunday, 12/15/2024. Bud was born on 8/27/1933 in Stockdale, Pa. He wore many hats during his 91 years, but he always referred to himself as a welder. Bud married Gayle (Pierson) on 7/10/ 1970 and they started building a life together....

Kenneth W. Brion

Kenneth W. Brion

Dec 12, 2024

Kenneth Walter Brion of Hamilton, Montana, son of Richard S and Laverne M. (Walters) Brion, was born on August 14,1946 in Tilden, Nebraska.

Ken graduated from Ewing High School in 1964 and then the University of Nebraska in 1968 where he studied Finance and went on to make a career in insurance which spanned his entire life. ...

Stuart Curtis Ingraham

Stuart Curtis Ingraham

Dec 11, 2024

DARBY - Stuart Curtis Ingraham, 70, of Darby passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home in Darby of natural causes.  Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Dianna Jean Snyder

Dianna Jean Snyder

Dec 7, 2024

HAMILTON – Dianna Jean Snyder, 85, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024 at her home of natural causes. There will be no formal services. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Kenneth Jay Eckstein

Kenneth Jay Eckstein

Dec 2, 2024

HAMILTON - Dr. Kenneth Jay Eckstein, 76, of Hamilton passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at his home of natural causes.  No formal services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Virginia Monfort Bolen

Virginia Monfort Bolen

Nov 30, 2024

Virginia Monfort Bolen of Hamilton, MT passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in 1930 to Virginia Taylor Monfort, RN and Dr. John Merrell Monfort of Atlanta, GA.

She graduated from North Fulton High School, Ward Belmont Junior College (now Belmont University) Nashville TN and The University of North...

Kirk Eberhard

Kirk Eberhard

Nov 30, 2024

HAMILTON - Milton (Kirk) Eberhard, 82, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on June 24th, 2025, in Hamilton, Montana.

He is survived by his wife Gloria and their four children and grandchildren.

Kirk and Gloria lived in Salmon Idaho for over 30 years. Kirk served as an Idaho fish and game conservation officer from...

Carla Elmira Stuart

Carla Elmira Stuart

Nov 23, 2024

Carla E. Stuart, 70 of Drummond passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

Carla Elmira Stuart, born on the 18th of November, 1954, in Hamilton, Montana, was a resilient spirit whose life was defined by her courage, love, and an enduring sense of joy. Carla, known for her infectious laughter and her...

Karen M. Pitzinger

Karen M. Pitzinger

Nov 23, 2024

CORVALLIS – Karen Marie Pitzinger, 82, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Arron Care Home in Corvallis.  No formal services will be held.  Condolences may be left at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

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