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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.

Sandra Lucille Fadness

Sandra Lucille Fadness

Nov 22, 2024

Sandra Lucille Fadness, 88, of Lewistown, Montana left us peacefully on November 22, 2024 with her husband of 69 years by her side.  She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother.

Born on September 8, 1936 in Anaconda, Montana, Sandra Mitchell or “Sandy” grew up the oldest of ten children and sister to nine brothers.  When she...

Bonnie Sue Cavill

Bonnie Sue Cavill

Nov 21, 2024

Bonnie Sue (Burchnell) Cavill, aged 83, long-time resident of Victor, Montana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family the evening of Thursday, November 21, 2024.

She was preceded in death by her mother and father, siblings Lloyd, Tom, Chuck, Dan, and Ron, and the love of her life, husband John E. Cavill.  She is survived by her...

Donna Belle Cameron

Donna Belle Cameron

Nov 19, 2024

Hamilton - Donna Belle Cameron, 90, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at The Hamilton of natural causes.  Services and burial will take place in Cheyenne, WY on December 7, 2024.  Local arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Robert Nelson Boggs

Robert Nelson Boggs

Nov 18, 2024

Robert N. Boggs, 67 of Hamilton passed away Monday, November 18, 2024 at his home in Darby.

No public services are scheduled. A full obituary will be posted.

Marcus Goodwin Vadheim

Marcus Goodwin Vadheim

Nov 17, 2024

HAMILTON - Marcus G Vadheim, 83 of Hamilton passed away Sunday, Nov 17th 2024 at Westhills Assisted Living.  Marc was born August 22nd 1941 in Tyler, Minnesota, the son of the late Victor C. Vadheim and Lois G. Vadheim.

Marc spent his early years in Billings then the family moved to Hamilton in 1955. He graduated from...

Lorena May Laymon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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