Obituaries

Sep 18, 2024

CORVALLIS - Doug Swisher, 91, of Corvallis passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at his home of natural causes.  No formal services will be held.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Sep 10, 2024

Kaylee Lynn Trail, 19 of Corvallis passed away September 10, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula as the result of an auto accident.

Kaylee was born December 1, 2004 in Reno Nevada the daughter of Christopher Trail and Alisa McCutcheon.  She graduated from Corvallis High School in 2023.  Kaylee was an Assistant Manager of Domino’s in...

Sep 10, 2024

After a diagnosis of cancer in August of 2022, M. Joanne Verwolf, lost her valiant fight with the disease on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in Hamilton Montana. She was born March 23, 1947 in Belgrade, Montana, the fifth and last child of Ira and Myrtle Verwolf.

Joanne attended twelve years at Manhattan Public Schools graduating with the...

Sep 7, 2024

HAMILTON - Marilyn Ann Keppel, 91, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at the Majestic Senior Living.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 14, 2024 from 1:00 until 3:00 pm at the home of Ralph and Marilyn (319 N. 6th St., Hamilton).  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Sep 2, 2024

HAMILTON - Kenneth Arthur Briggeman was born on August 17, 1939, in Oakland, California to Harold & Pauline Briggeman. He graduated from San Lorenzo High School in 1957 and enrolled in college courses at the University of California.

Ken got his Bachelor of Science degree in forestry in 1963, after which he started his long career with...

Sep 1, 2024

HAMILTON - Maurice Frank Coates, age 87, passed away on September 1st, 2024. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Maurice was born on October 23rd, 1936 in Mogollon, New Mexico, where he spent his formative years. He served a mission in Central America. He...

Aug 31, 2024

Carole Sabo passed away from the effects of Alzheimer’s disease on August 31, 2024 in Hamilton, Montana. She is survived by her sisters Barbara McNey of Hamilton and Lynda Oglesby of Phoenix, Arizona. Also nieces Michelle and Karrie, nephews Chris, Gregory, Eric and Stephen, great nieces and nephews and boyfriend Dave Niles. She is preceded in death by her...

Aug 28, 2024

HAMILTON - Lois A. Chace, 94, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at the Discovery Care Centre of natural causes.  No formal services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Aug 28, 2024

Hamilton - Muriel Parker was born on May 22, 1935 in Everett, Massachusetts and entered eternal life on August 28, 2024.

She graduated from Melrose High School and attended Eastern Nazarene College in Wollaston, MA where she met her husband Persh. They were married in 1957, after which Muriel worked as a Secretary at Kansas University Medical...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...