Mary Lea Klapwyk
Aug 27, 2024
Mary Lea Klapwyk, Darby, Montana passed peacefully in her sleep on August 27, 2024 with family by her side. Mary Lea was 92.
Mary Lea was the heart of our family focusing on the education and well-being of her three children while tirelessly ensuring that the family was always ready for adventure. She was married for 60...
Paul Carlton Nelson
Aug 25, 2024
Paul C. Nelson Jr., 88, of Corvallis passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Paul was born December 22, 1935, near Northwood, Iowa at his parents’ farm during a snowstorm. He later moved to Clear Lake, Iowa and then a farm near Ventura, Iowa. He graduated from Ventura High School in 1953 and...
Katherine Marie (Hupfer) Garrod
Aug 23, 2024
Katherine (Kathy) Marie Hupfer Garrod was born on October 25, 1928, to Simon and Minnie Hupfer in Sunburst, Montana.
In 1936, the Hupfers bought a ranch in Victor, Montana. She and her sister, Barbara Hupfer Stevens, were raised there. Kathy graduated in 1946. On December 6, 1946, she married Donald Garrod at her parents’ house in Victor....
Peggy Joyce Doerfler
Aug 22, 2024
Hamilton, MT - Peggy N. Doerfler, 85 of Hamilton, MT passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital in Hamilton.
Peggy was born June 11, 1939 in Grand Forks, North Dakota the daughter of W.B. and Lilly Newson. Peggy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX.
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Dale Edwin Kraft
Aug 21, 2024
Dale E. Kraft, 80, of Corvallis, Montana passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2024 at his home. He was born November 29, 1943, in Bozeman, Montana, the son of Earl C. and Melva M. (Skank) Kraft.
Dale was raised on a farm south of Bozeman, Montana. He participated in 4-H. at Bozeman High School. Dale excelled in gymnastics...
Donald E. Miller
Aug 20, 2024
HAMILTON - Donald E. Miller, 80, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at his home. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Gay Irene Moore
Aug 18, 2024
DARBY - Gay Irene Moore, 75, of Darby passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024 at her home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Linda Ann Dallas
Aug 16, 2024
FLORENCE - Linda Ann Dallas of Florence passed away Friday, August 16th, 2024, at her home after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 10th, 1948, in Newport News, Virginia, the daughter of James R. Davis and Helen L. Catlett.
Linda graduated from Warwick High School in 1966 and worked in the computer room at...
Shirley Fay Ash
Aug 16, 2024
HAMILTON - Shirley Fay Morrison Ash went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 16, 2024. She was born in Hamilton October 10, 1935 to O.L. (Cy) and Beulah Clements Morrison. After graduating from Hamilton in 1953 she moved to Helena and worked as a Clerk Stenographer for the State Board of Health for...
Anistyn Blair Simkins
Aug 15, 2024
HAMILTON - Anistyn Blair Simkins was born August 14th, 2024 at 8:23am and was returned to heaven August 15th, 2024 at 4:06pm. It is with great sadness that we have to write this. Our daughter was diagnosed with transposition of the Great Arteries. She was a fighter and tried so hard to stay here with us. Her short time...
Edith "Penny" Elaine Luther
Aug 12, 2024
Edith Elaine “Penny” Luther went to be with her Lord and Savior, dying peacefully at home on the ranch she shared with her husband, Ralph, near Hamilton Montana on August 12, 2024, at the age of 93.
She is survived by her children Steve and wife Sara, Karen and husband Steve, Linda and husband Don, her sister...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Lea Scriver
Aug 7, 2024
HAMILTON - Jacqueline "Jackie" Lea Scriver, 79, of Hamilton passed peacefully from complications of a stroke on August 7th, 2024, joining her beloved husband, Jim.
Jackie was born in Southgate, California on May 20th, 1945 to Ray E. Snodgrass and Mary Beatrice Snodgrass. She attended Arroyo Highschool graduating in 1963. Jackie was a lover of travel and...
Stanley M. Jex
Aug 7, 2024
Stanley M. Jex, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 7th at St. Patrick’s Providence Hospital in Missoula, Montana, surrounded by his loving family.
Stan is survived by his wife of 51 years, Catherine Jean Peterson Jex, whose unwavering love and support were a source of strength throughout their journey together. He leaves...
Rae Linden
Aug 2, 2024
Rae Linden, 82 of Stevensville passed away Friday, August 2, 2024 at The Living Centre in Stevensville.
Rae was born May 19, 1942 in Queens, New York the daughter of John and Josephine Bockstahler.
She earned a Master's Degree in Counseling and worked as a Counselor for many years.
At this time, no...
Lowell A. Speakerworth
Aug 1, 2024
CORVALLIS - Lowell A. Speakerworth, 91, of Corvallis passed away Thursday, August 1, 2024 at his home of natural causes. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Elaine M. Swartout
Jul 30, 2024
HAMILTON - Elaine M. Swartout, 68, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at her home of natural causes. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Linda L. Klippenstein
Jul 25, 2024
HAMILTON - Linda Louise Klippenstein, a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, wife, sister, and daughter, passed away on July 25, 2024, at the age of 84. Linda was born in Dexter, MO, on June 23, 1940, to Ollie Louise Hughes and John H. Hughes. The Hughes family moved to Southern California when Linda was in high school and she...
Shirley Mae Agner
Jul 22, 2024
HAMILTON - Shirley Mae Agner, 73, of Hamilton passed away Monday, July 22, 2024 at her home of natural causes. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Patricia R. Hellman
Jul 22, 2024
On July 22, Patricia Ruth Dettwiler Hellman died peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Patricia was born in 1940 in Wallace, Idaho to Maime and Gene Dettwiler. Along with her brother, Gary, she was raised by her aunt, Ruth McQuaide, in Clark Fork, Idaho and Spokane, Washington. In 1958, she married her soulmate, Lynn...
Joann Whitlock
Jul 20, 2024
Jo Ann was born in Enid, Oklahoma on January 7, 1937 to Benson and Ruth Jack. While a young child she contracted rheumatic fever. She remembered getting goats milk and meat stamps from neighbors during the war. Spending time with her Grand-mother and out at her Uncle Jess’ farm playing with her cousins were fond memories. During her high...
