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Robert "Bob" Wintergerst

Robert "Bob" Wintergerst

May 27, 2024

Bob Wintergerst began his journey on earth when he was welcomed into the loving arms of his parents on August 1st 1955 in Chicago Illinois.     He grew up surrounded by his parents, Dorthy and Otto, brother Charlie, grandparents, and numerous cousins, all of whom he loved very much.

After graduating High School Bob heard the call to...

Dr. Albert George Canaris

Dr. Albert George Canaris

May 27, 2024

HAMILTON - Dr. Albert G. Canaris, 97, of Hamilton passed away Monday, May 27, 2024 at his home of natural causes.  No formal services will be held.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Robin Rosalie Scarbrough

Robin Rosalie Scarbrough

May 24, 2024

Hamilton - Robin Rosalie Scarbrough, 84, of Hamilton passed away Friday, May 24, 2024 at her home of natural causes.  No formal services will be held. Arrangements are under the are of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Alyce Anne Kasarda

Alyce Anne Kasarda

May 22, 2024

Alyce Anne Kasarda, 71, of Corvallis, MT, died on May 22, 2024 at her home.

Alyce was born in Seattle, Washington on May 18, 1953 to Antoinette and Red Kimble. She was blessed with an adventurous spirit from a young age. As a child in the late 1950s, she played on Interstate 5 while it was being...

George Gerald "Jerry" Else

George Gerald "Jerry" Else

May 22, 2024

George Gerald Else (Jerry) died peacefully with his wife and family at his side on May 22, 2024 in Hamilton, Montana at the age of 91.

Jerry was born November 26,1932 in Anaconda, Montana and grew up on ranches in the Big Hole Valley. He went to school in a one-room schoolhouse there, then attended Anaconda High ...

Jerry David Kautzman

Jerry David Kautzman

May 22, 2024

FLORENCE -  Jerry “Jer Bear” David Kautzman was a caring and loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He left us too soon on May 22, 2024 at the age of 52.  He was born in Moscow, ID on March 9, 1972 to Gary and Lee Kautzman.  He was the 6th of 10 children.

After high school...

Alma Stine

Alma Stine

May 22, 2024

MISSOULA - Alma Stine, 104, of Missoula, formerly of Victor, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at the Village Health Care Center in Missoula.  Services will be announced.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Terrill "Terry" Ann Smith-Hinman

Terrill "Terry" Ann Smith-Hinman

May 18, 2024

DARBY - Terrill “Terry” Ann Smith-Hinman, beloved spouse, sibling, mother, and grandmother, tragically left us on May 18th. All her life, she worked tirelessly, pouring herself into everything and everyone who might need her. Now, she is at rest.

Terry was a force in every community she was a part of. She worked for both the Powell...

James J. Whitlock

James J. Whitlock

May 16, 2024

James "Jim" Whitlock, 89 Hamilton passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Remington at Sapphire in Hamilton.

Born at home on June 13,1934 in Enid, Oklahoma to James J. Sr. and Hulda Whitlock.

In his formative years he was involved in Boys Scouts and worked as a paperboy, delivering papers both mornings and evenings....

Gary Lynn Lake

Gary Lynn Lake

May 16, 2024

MISSOULA - Gary Lynn Lake, age 75, died Thursday, May 16, 2024 of Alzheimer's disease, at Edgewood Memory Care in Missoula.  Gary was born in Hamilton, Montana to Paul and Lavinia Lake on August 17, 1948.  He graduated from the University of Montana with a degree in Accounting, he became a CPA and did graduate studies in Economics and...

Viola C. Hunter

Viola C. Hunter

May 15, 2024

Viola C. Hunter 84, of Darby, Montana and Fort Worth, Texas passed away peacefully on May 15th surrounded by family members.

Born October 4, 1939, in Roosevelt Long Island, N.Y. Her family traveled across the country to California where they settled in San Jose. Vi attended school, ultimately graduating from Campbell High School. It was there she...

Rita Kay Adams

Rita Kay Adams

May 15, 2024

HAMILTON - Rita Kay Adams, 67, of Hamilton and Redwood City, CA passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at the West Hills Assisted Living in Hamilton.  Graveside services will be held at Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo, CA.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Howard E. Thomas, Jr.

Howard E. Thomas, Jr.

May 14, 2024

Corvallis - Howard E. Thomas, Jr, 75, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at his home of natural causes.  Services are pending and will be announced.

Sandra Lee Hauf

Sandra Lee Hauf

May 14, 2024

DARBY - Sandra Hauf-Kratzberg, age 71, loving Mother, Grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and cherished friends on May 14th 2024 after a courageous battle with cancer.  Sandra was born in Kansas City, KS in 1953 to Edward and Phyliss Kratzberg-Norris where she grew up doing many things with all of her siblings, whom...

Jimmie "Jim" Eugene Trowbridge

Jimmie "Jim" Eugene Trowbridge

May 13, 2024

Jim Eugene Trowbridge, beloved father and devoted Mason, laid down his working tools on Monday, May 13, 2024, and passed away at the age of 86 at his home in Corvallis, MT.  He is survived by his 3 children, Mark Leigh Trowbridge of Gerrardstown, WV, Amy Beth Lucie of Fair Oaks Ranch, TX, Kathryn Ann Pratt of Summerton, SC,...

Rev. Dr. Peggy Ann Whiddon

Rev. Dr. Peggy Ann Whiddon

May 12, 2024

HAMILTON—Rev. Dr. Peggy Ann Whiddon returned to her eternal home on May 12, 2024, just shy of her ninetieth birthday.  She was born in Waycross, GA to Oscar Ray and Mary Alma (nee Rutherford) Whiddon, the youngest of four siblings.  She was named after the Rodgers and Hart Broadway musical, Peggy-Ann.  The family moved to Ft. Lauderdale, FL in...

Shirley J. Van Krevelen

Shirley J. Van Krevelen

May 12, 2024

KALISPELL - Shirley J. Van Krevelen, 88, of Kalispell, MT passed away Sunday, May 12th at The Hamilton Assisted Living Community. She was born March 26th, 1936 in Marengo, WI the daughter of the late Matthew & Eleanor Honkanen.

Shirley was raised in Marengo, WI and after completing high school, moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota to attend the...

Carol Louise Herron

Carol Louise Herron

May 12, 2024

Carol Louise Herron, 89 of Hamilton passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at her home in Hamilton.

A full obituary will be posted soon.

Norma Catherine (Mortensen)  Houston

Norma Catherine (Mortensen) Houston

May 11, 2024

Norma C. Houston, 94 of Hamilton died May 11, 2024 at the Beehive Homes in Hamilton, Montana.

She was born in Moroni, Utah to Jens Anton Otinus Mortensen and Vivian Hansen Mortensen.

Norma went to school in Provo Utah and then to Brigham Young University leaving school to marry in 1951.  She gave birth to...

Jacqueline Ann Phillips

Jacqueline Ann Phillips

May 11, 2024

Jacqueline Ann Phillips, 65 of Hamilton passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024 at the Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital in Hamilton.

No public services are scheduled at this time.

Donations to help with expenses will be greatly appreciated.

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