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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Max Ray Lemons Jr
May 9, 2024
Conner – Max Ray Lemons Jr, 74, of Conner passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his home with his loving wife an dogs by his side. Max was born in Wichita, KS on May 7, 1950 to Max Ray Lemons Sr and Vera M. Weer (Anderson).
Due to his father’s work, Max’s family moved often, many...
Charles Cronin Burruss
May 8, 2024
Charles Cronin Burruss passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, surrounded by his family. “Charlie” was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 20,1934, to Harry William II and Virginia (Cronin) Burruss.
Charlie’s family moved to Hamilton, MT when he was five years old, living across the street from the Rocky Mountain...
Ronald David Roberts
May 7, 2024
Ronald David Roberts, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the BeeHive assisted living facility in Hamilton, Montana. He was born in Hamilton to Fred and Pats Roberts.
Growing up on 5th Street with his older brother Fred and younger sister Joan, Ron worked the soda fountain at his parents Bookstore on Main Street. After graduating...
Malcolm Lewis Lockwood
May 7, 2024
CONNER - Malcolm Lewis Lockwood, 88, of Conner passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at The Remington in Hamilton. No Formal Services will be held.
Claude Roger Birkeneder
May 6, 2024
Claude Roger Birkeneder, 87, of Hamilton Montana, passed away from natural causes on May 6, 2024 at his son’s home in Stevensville, Montana, with loved ones by his bedside. He was born March 15, 1937 in San Francisco, California. Claude was the son of Joseph and Olive Birkeneder.
Claude is survived by his son, Joseph C. Birkeneder...
William H. "Bill" Brown
May 6, 2024
HAMILTON - William H. "Bill" Brown, 93, of Hamilton passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at The Remington of natural causes. Services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 3:00 pm at the Daly-Leach Chapel with a reception following in the funeral home's community room. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Robert Lee Helm
May 5, 2024
HAMILTON - Robert Lee Helm, 86, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Victoria Gail "Vicki" Friend
May 3, 2024
CONNER – Victoria Gail “Vicki” Friend, 74, of Conner passed away peacefully Friday, May 3, 2024 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born July 30, 1949 in Stockton, CA the daughter of Mary and Jerry Jensen.
Vicki was raised and educated in Lodi, CA where she lived until her early 20’s. She lived a...
Theodore "Ted" Grant Weidow
May 3, 2024
Theodore Grant Weidow “Ted”, age 90 of Pinesdale, MT passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was born November 29, 1933, in Scranton, PA to Theodore and Virginia Bertelson Weidow.
He had a large family with lots of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild and several others...
Don C. Monroe
May 2, 2024
DARBY - Don R. Monroe, 89, of Darby went to be with his Lord on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born April 1, 1935 in Meeker, OK the son of Don C. Monroe and Minnie Rogers.
Don was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Darby. After graduating high school, Don spent his career as a...
David Wayne Wensil
May 2, 2024
David Wayne Wensil, 63 of Victor passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at his home in Victor.
David was born in Mooresville, North Carolina October 20, 1960. David was a retired carpenter and in Auto Paint and Body Specialist.
He is survived by his son: Matthew Wayne Wensil; daughter: Ann Marie Wensil; Step-Daughter: Cynthia Darlene...
Debra Lee "Deb" Galloway
May 1, 2024
HAMILTON - Debra-Lee Galloway, affectionately known as "Little Deb", passed away on May 1, 2024, in Corvallis, Montana. Debra was born to Harry Smith Galloway and Jeanne Lee Galloway on December 2, 1954 in Red Oak, Iowa.
Deb's life was a journey full of family, friends and her beloved dogs. She had two siblings: sister, Lorri and...
Larry Jones
May 1, 2024
Lawrence "Larry" Jones, 87 of Corvallis passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his home in Corvallis.
The family would like to thank Bitterroot Health Hospice for the excellent assistance as well as his long term caregiver Beth Lowitt for all of her wonderful care.
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