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Rick L. Apperson
May 16, 2026
LOLO – Rick “Jug” Apperson, 67, of Lolo passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at the University of Utah Medical Center due to complications from a heart transplant. He was born September 29, 1958 in Enumclaw, WA the son of James and Luella Marketa (Derry) Apperson.
After high school Jug, attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, ID earning his degree in...
Kay L. Dallas
May 16, 2026
It’s with great sadness that we share the news of Kathrine "Kay" Dallas’s passing on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Remington Assisted Living Center in Hamilton. Kathrine, affectionately known as Kay, was born on June 15, 1953, in Alameda, CA, to the loving parents of the late Donna Hill of Hamilton and the late James Silver.
Kay’s journey began with...
Susan Day McCormack
May 13, 2026
Sue Day McCormack was born to loving parents in San Francisco in 1941.
Her life was filled with challenges from which she learned to be both gregarious, forgiving, and assertive. She learned to carry herself with pride and empathy. She made friends quickly and deeply; many of whom felt she was their best friend. She cultivated her friendships and worked hard...
Daniel "Jack" Sain
May 12, 2026
Daniel Jackson “Jack” Sain, 88, of Corvallis, Montana entered into the Glory of God on May 12, 2026, surrounded with family and friends. In his last moments he worshiped in song and prayer — and then quietly went with the angels who came for him.
Jack was born to Janette Plochowietz Sain and Theodore Jacob Sain October 27, 1937, in Ellensburg,...
Christine Ann Easley
May 11, 2026
VICTOR - Christine Ann Easley, 73, of Victor passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 at her home of natural causes. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. Private family services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Timothy A. Binder
May 6, 2026
Timothy A Binder passed May 6 th 2026 with his daughter Buffy and son Kevin at his bedside, on his own terms as he had decided prior, at home.
Tim was often described as a ‘Force of Nature’ both in terms of his stature seeming taller than his actual 5’11” frame with his practice of keeping the spine tall and erect,...
Patrick James Mace
May 6, 2026
Patrick James Mace, 72, of Darby passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at St Patrick Hospital in Missoula, surrounded by his family. No formal services will be held.
Norma Faye Mitchell
May 5, 2026
Darby- Norma Faye Mitchell, 77, passed away at home, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on September 14, 1948, in Glendale, California, to James and Lillian Owen.
On September 3, 1976, she married the love of her life, Robert Mitchell. Norma loved gardening, it was one of her favorite pastimes.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillian...
Ronald Irvine Corbett
May 3, 2026
Ronald Corbett passed away peacefully in San Marcos, Texas, on May 3, 2026, at the age of 96.
A man of boundless energy, intelligence, and global vision, Ronald’s life reflected the enduring spirit of a Scottish farm boy who never forgot his roots. Born and raised in Scotland, he carried his heritage—and his unmistakable Scottish accent—across continents throughout his life. His...
William "Bill" Edward Lauer
May 2, 2026
William “Bill” Edward Lauer, 86, of Hamilton, Montana, formerly of Naugatuck, passed away on May 2, 2026 at Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hamilton, Montana.
He was born June 21, 1939, in Milford, Connecticut, the son of the late John Edward Lauer of Naugatuck, CT, and Cora Belle Ashe Rosenthal of Bend, Oregon, and step-son of the late Amelia Lauer...
Margaret W. Beattie
May 1, 2026
HAMILTON - Margaret W. Beattie, 74, of Hamilton passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Hope Hospice in Missoula. Services are pending. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Jerry Stephens Blotzke
May 1, 2026
Jerry Stephens Blotzke, 87, of Hamilton passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. No formal services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Daly-Leach Chapel.
Geraldine L. Dunne
Apr 26, 2026
VICTOR - Geraldine L. Dunne, 83, of Victor, passed away on April 26, 2026, at Saint Patrick Hospital in Missoula due to natural causes. She was born on September 22, 1942, in Sanger, California, to James Love Sr. and Nellie Love.
Geraldine grew up in California and graduated from San Martin High School. She married the love of her life, Tom...
Cheryl Ann (McDonald) Huppert
Apr 25, 2026
Cheryl Anne (McDonald) Huppert passed away on April 25, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on March 31, 1959, in Cottonwood, Arizona, where she spent her childhood before moving to California, where she met her husband, Rob, who preceded her in death.
Cheryl eventually made her home in Hamilton, Montana, where she spent the last 25...
Danny Weer
Apr 23, 2026
Robert Daniel “Dan” Weer
Robert Daniel Weer, 90, known to family and friends as Dan or Danny, passed away peacefully at his home in Darby, Montana, on April 23, 2026 from natural causes. He was surrounded by family and friends who loved him very much.
Dan was born October 10, 1935, on a farm in Dagmar, Montana to Robert and Ermalynn (Thull)...
Darren J. Page
Apr 21, 2026
MISSOULA - Darren J. Page, 63, of Missoula passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at his home of natural causes. Services are pending and will be announced. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Douglas Duane Thomas
Apr 19, 2026
Douglas Duane Thomas, beloved son, brother, and friend, passed away on April 19th, 2026, in Boston, Massachusetts due to cardiac arrest. Born in Hamilton, Montana on June 19th, 1969, Doug was the cherished child of Florence Stuart Bushnell and John “Sparky” Thomas. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1988 and went on to live in Idaho, California, Montana, and...
David James Rouse
Apr 19, 2026
David James “Jim” Rouse of Hamilton passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 6:47 p.m. It was a beautiful, balmy 67° day with clear, sunny skies and a slight breeze coming out of the northwest. He was surrounded by 3 generations of his family at the time of his passing.
Jim was born on November 25, 1938 to parents Eugene...
Allan Junior Dutton
Apr 16, 2026
Allan Junior Dutton, 94, of Hamilton, MT passed away from natural causes Thursday, April 16, 2026 at The Remington surrounded by his family. He was born July 30, 1931, in Gold Creek, Montana the son of Allan Phillip Dutton and Vey Lottie Carl Dutton.
Allan was raised in Gold Creek and Nimrod, Montana and moved to the Deep Creek area of...
JoAnn Galipeau
Apr 14, 2026
JoAnn Galipeau, 74, of Stevensville passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. No formal services will be held. The family requests that donations be made to the Clothes Closet in Stevensville at 3614 Alc Way in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
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