Barbara Summers Bernatz
Sep 26, 2010
Barbara Summers Bernatz Hamilton - Barbara Jean Summers parents were Leland "Lefty" Summers and Viva Benson. She was born in Hamilton January 24, 1928 and raised in Darby until her mother's death when she was seven. After her mother's death, she and her older brother Bob were raised by relatives until her father was able to re-group. Her...
Rafael B. "Ray" Rodriguez
Sep 24, 2010
Rafael "Ray" B. Rodriguez Ray was 60, years young when he passed away Friday, September 24, 2010 at his home in Hamilton. He was born in Anaconda, Montana January 13, 1950. He lived there until his parents died and he moved to Hamilton. Ray loved the outdoors, and had many years of working with the Forest Service. He...
Carol "Buddy" Rosemary Applegate Rowley
Sep 23, 2010
DARBY - Carol Rowley passed away at her home on the West Fork on September 23, 2010. Carol was born December 3, 1922 in Butte, MT to William and Florence (Monahan) Applegate. Carol graduated from business college in Chicago, IL. During WWII she worked in Army Ordinance. She married Bill Hutton Rowley on Oct. 3rd, 1941. There were...
Chris Hafer
Sep 22, 2010
Missoula - Christula "Chris" Petri Hafer born October 6, 1940 entered into her celebration of life Sept 22, 2010. She was born in Anaconda to Dena and Earl Petri. Chris attended grade school in Darby, Corvallis and Ovando and her High School years at Hamilton. In 1959, Chris married Buck and they lived several different places in Montana...
Dorothy W. Homuth
Sep 22, 2010
Hamilton, MT - Dorothy W. (Adams) Homuth, 96 of Hamilton, died at Valley View Estates Nursing Home in Hamilton, September 22, 2010. - She was born on August 5, 1914 in Richland County, WI to Rev. George and Mary (Dieter) Adams. Dorothy was married to Richard G. Homuth on October 25, 1930 in Milwaukee, WI. He died on...
Louise J. Wildey
Sep 16, 2010
Louise J. Wildey, long time Bitterroot Resident passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Cheney Care Center in Cheney Washington. Louise was born March 2, 1928 to Albert and Laura (Mettler) Eichenberger in Meade County, South Dakota. Louise married Wilmer James Wildey, December 5, 1945. The family moved to the Bitterroot in 1952. She lived at...
Carol Lynne Horn
Sep 13, 2010
Hamilton - 0n September 13th, Carol Lynne, 46 passed from this world to start a new journey with her parents LaBurta and Atlan. Carol was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, and graduated from Cottonwood High School. Soon after graduation she moved with her parents to Hamilton, Montana where she worked at Ford's Federated store for several years....
Todd "Shotbag" Sherwood
Aug 24, 2010
Todd Robert Sherwood Victor - Todd "Shotbag" Sherwood, age 55, of Victor, Montana, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home due to natural causes on Tuesday, August 24. Todd was born at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base, was raised in the Bitterroot Valley and graduated from Hamilton High School in 1974. In 1974, Todd started his career...
Betty Jane Carse
Aug 22, 2010
HAMILTON, MT - Betty (Mrs. Leon) Carse passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 at Discovery Care Center in Hamilton, MT. She was born Betty Jane Little in Colorado Springs, CO on January 6, 1918. Betty was the youngest daughter of Charles Elmer Little and Clara McMillan Little, however when she was just 4 her brother, the lifelong apple...
Linda Maria Hunnakko
Aug 19, 2010
MISSOULA - Linda M. Hunnakko, 93, of Missoula (formerly of Hamilton) passed away Thursday, August 19, 2010 at her home in Missoula. She was born November 1, 1916 in South Range, MI the daughter of Charles and Kate Kovala. Linda was raised and educated in Chassell, MI. She married George S. Hunnakko on March 15, 1941 in Toledo,...
Gary Ben Mai
Aug 18, 2010
Gary Ben Mai Gary Ben Mai ascended into Heaven on August 18, 2010. He was born on January 26, 1942 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Ben and Helen Mai. Gary graduated from Filer High School in 1960 he was a great athlete and loved basketball, football, track and baseball. He received his certification in Auto Mechanics from Idaho...
Maryiann Sitton
Aug 11, 2010
Hamilton - Maryiann Sitton, 89 of Hamilton, passed away August 11, 2010 at the Discovery Care Center in Hamilton. She was born January 3, 1921 in Houston, Texas daughter of the late John W. and Ann Sitton. Maryiann graduated from Reagan High School in Houston, TX and the received her BA from Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri....
Audrey "Ellen" Dannebrock
Aug 10, 2010
HAMILTON - Audrey "Ellen" Dannenbrock, 92, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital. She was born November 18, 1917 in Bozeman, MT to the late Gail and Lola DeAtley. - Ellen grew up on a ranch near Clyde Park, MT near Wilsall, MT. She attended a 1 room school house, riding 6...
Lewis Elmer Ohl
Aug 8, 2010
HAMILTON - Lewis Elmer Ohl, 88, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, August 8, 2010 at the Discovery Care Centre. He was born September 1, 1921 in the Sula Basin, MT the son of Joseph Lester and Cecil Addie (Ward) Ohl. - Lewis attended school through the 11th grade until he had to quit to take care of his...
Garry Glenn Copeland
Aug 6, 2010
HAMILTON - Garry Glenn Copeland passed peacefully in his sleep August 6, 2010 at his residence in Hamilton, Montana. Garry was born November 12, 1943 in Seattle, Washington. He loved his family and many friends. Garry loved dancing and loud noisy family gatherings. He especially enjoyed his trips to the coast with his mother to visit relatives and...
Anita Setzer Warner
Jul 31, 2010
Darby - Anita Louise Setzer Warner, 67 of Darby, passed away at her home Saturday, July 31, 2010. She was met in heaven by her beloved mother Frances and her loving son Todd Warner. She was born April 27, 1943 in San Diego, CA to Oris and Frances Setzer. Anita is survived by her father, Oris Dee Setzer;...
Eva Borino
Jul 30, 2010
Hamilton, MT - Eva Borino, 88 of Hamilton, MT died June 30, 2010 at the Marcus Daly Hospice Center in Hamilton. Eva was born November 16, 1933 in Oakley, Wyoming to John and Anna Pizzato. Eva grew up on ranches in Iliff and Padroni Colorado. She later married Leno Borino and made Kemmerer, Wyoming her home. Eva enjoyed...
Paul Joseph Morgan
Jul 26, 2010
HAMILTON - Paul Joseph Morgan, 52, of Hamilton passed away Monday, July 26, 2010. He was a loving husband, father and friend. Paul loved the outdoors and music. "If you get confused, just listen to the music play." (Grateful Dead) Paul was preceded in death by his father and one brother. He is survived by his wife Nancy;...
David Royal Emmanuel West
Jul 26, 2010
HAMILTON - David Royal Emmanuel West, 54, of Hamilton passed away Monday, July 26, 2010 at Valley View Estates. He is survived by his mother, Sunny M. Reves of Missoula; his daughter, Deborah Gaston-West of Sand Point, ID; 4 sons, Daniel West of Missoula, Matthew West-Muir of Bozeman, and Leif A. West and Nathan West both of Colorado;...
Chas Ericson
Jul 26, 2010
CORVALLIS - Chas Ericson, 46, passed away on July 26, 2010. Chas was born on May 11, 1964 in Santa Rosa, California to Walt and Adele Ericson, not far from the family ranch. He grew up with his sister Carla on the ranch; learning to hunt, care for the land, and how to fix just about anything. Whenever...
