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Nancy L. Jones
Jun 5, 2024
HAMILTON - Nancy L. Jones, 85, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at her home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Jeanne M. "Bean" Ritchie
Jun 4, 2024
CORVALLIS – Jeanne M. “Bean” Ritchie, 79, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula from a Pulmonary Embolus. She was born January 21, 1945 in Conrad, MT the daughter of Vaughn D. and Berniece C. (Paulus) Dutro.
After high school, Jeanne earned her Bachelor’s degree in English from Carroll College. ...
Norma Jean (Blair) Gilmore
Jun 4, 2024
Dr. Norma Jean Blair Gilmore passed away on a stormy morning June 4, 2024, 11 weeks after her 100th birthday parties. She was born at home on a stormy night, March 16, 1924, in Mancelona, Michigan to Glen and Olive (Tinker) Blair. The doctor was just home from a call, he had wiped his team down and did not...
Elden C. Roberts
Jun 3, 2024
Elden C. Roberts, 92, passed away June 3, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
He was born in Enid Montana on October 2, 1931, to Kenneth E. Roberts and Julia H (Herbst) Roberts. The family moved to Illinois in 1934 and moved back to Montana in 1941. They moved to the Bitterroot Valley in 1947 and he...
Gordon Steve Klippenstein
Jun 1, 2024
Gordon Steve Klippenstein, a loving son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, left this earth on June 1, 2024. He was 84 years young. Gordon was born in Los Angeles, California, on September 16, 1939, to two loving parents, Edgar Vincent “Steve” and Edith Madeline Klippenstein.
Gordon graduated from Downey High School in 1957 and was...
Sue Ann Peterson
Jun 1, 2024
Sue Ann Peterson, age 86, died Saturday June 1, 2024, at Discovery Care Centre in Hamilton.
Born July 17, 1937, to the late J. Roland Peterson and Lillian Wanderer Peterson. Sue grew up in Hamilton, graduating as Miss Yearling Hamilton High School in 1955. After receiving her degree in nursing at Gonzaga University in Spokane, she joined...
Kenneth Edward Reeder
May 31, 2024
CORVALLIS – Kenneth E. Reeder, 88, of Corvallis passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 at The Remington.
He was born on July 18, 1935 in Stockton, California to Ed and Vi Reeder. He served in the US Army, active duty and reserve, from 1956-1962. Ken married Dorothy “Dottie” Nobell on September 11, 1958 in Placerville, California and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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