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Jack Peter Wigen
Jan 2, 2025
HAMILTON - Jack Wigen, 82, storyteller extraordinaire, jack of all trades, and an honest, kind, gentle, and funny man, went peacefully to be with his God on Thursday, Jan 2nd, 2025.
Jack was born in Shelby, Montana on December 13th, 1942. After graduating from Shelby High School, he studied early childhood development at Montana State University-Bozeman before...
Mary Anna Lundy
Jan 1, 2025
Mary Lundy, 74 of Hamilton passed away January 1, 2025 at her home in Hamilton.
Mary was born on October 1, 1950 in California to Madison and Arilda Hoefling Lineberry. Following her education she worked for Mervyns Warehouse in California until her retirement.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Bill, son Devin, her...
Patricia Jean Evans
Dec 31, 2024
Dr. Patricia J. Evans of Darby, Montana passed away after a long illness. She was born in Nutley, NJ on June 1, 1946 and died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was the daughter of Raymond H. Evans and Jean P. Cassidy Evans, both deceased.
Pat grew up in Melrose, MA and graduated as valedictorian from St....
Steven Alan Wills
Dec 29, 2024
Steven Allan Wills, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and skilled outdoorsman, passed away on December 29, 2024. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Les and Darlene Wills and graduated from Wichita Heights High School in 1971.
Steve built a fulfilling career as a licensed arborist, skillfully clearing electrical lines from pine trees in rugged mountain terrains....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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