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Charles Fingal Olson
Mar 29, 2026
Charles F. Olson, age 97, passed away March 29th, 2026 at the Beehive Homes in Hamilton after an extended illness.
Charles was born in Chicago, Illinois February 26, 1929 to John and Vera Olson. John and Vera were Swedish immigrants who came to the United States in 1923.
Charles spent his early years in Downers Grove Illinois, a suburb of Chicago. He...
Beryl Wayne Bailey
Mar 29, 2026
VICTOR - Beryl Wayne Bailey, 87, of Victor passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Derrick E. Olds
Mar 29, 2026
HAMILTON - Derrick E. Olds, 43, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at his home. Services are pending and will be announced. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Larry Townsend
Mar 27, 2026
Larry Edward Townsend
Sept. 26, 1944 – March 27, 2026
Larry Edward Townsend, 81, of Darby, Montana passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Friday, March 27, 2026. Larry was born in Hamilton, Montana on September 26, 1944, the third of four children born to Ernest “Gin” Edward and Margurite Louise (Pfister) Townsend.
Larry attended Darby Elementary and Junior High...
John "Brad" Bradley Peterson
Mar 23, 2026
John Bradley Peterson, 68, of Corvallis passed away at his home on Monday, March 23, 2026. He was born on April 4, 1957, in Hamilton to parents Arnold and Dale Peterson.
John married his beloved wife, Josie, on September 27, 1980. Together they welcomed their daughter, Christine.
John spent most of his career working as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed drag...
Viola J. Blue
Mar 23, 2026
CORVALLIS - Viola J. Blue, 86, of Corvallis passed away at her home due to natural causes on Monday, May 23, 2026, surrounded by her family. No formal services will be held.
Brenda Jo Schmitt
Mar 22, 2026
Brenda Jo Schmitt passed away on March 22, 2026. She was a loving wife, mom, sister, grandma, and great-grandma. She was truly the heart of our family. Everything Mama did was centered around the people she loved, and she gave that love freely and completely.
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant everything to her. She loved them fiercely and always saw the...
Arthur "Art" L. Turner
Mar 20, 2026
VICTOR – Art L. Turner, 62, of Victor passed away Friday, Mar. 20, 2026, surrounded by his wife and daughter at home. He was born Mar. 28, 1963, in Santa Clara, California, to the late Chuck and Lucy (Boyles) Turner.
Art was raised in Fremont, CA and spent his middle school years rebuilding Atari game consoles for extra money so he...
Nancy Jean Gee
Mar 20, 2026
DARBY – Nancy Jean Gee, 76, of Darby passed away at her home on Friday, March 20, 2026, due to natural causes. Services will be announced. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Blade Nelson Geary
Mar 19, 2026
Blade Nelson Geary, aged 70, passed away on March 19, 2026 at home in Corvallis, Montana. Blade was born on October 25, 1955, in Bakersfield, California, to Jack and Lois Geary.
After graduating from Cal Poly, Pomona, Blade succeeded as a grading contractor and developed his love of all things massively complex and large. This fueled his second career after graduation...
Angus Jerome Brooks
Mar 16, 2026
HAMILTON - Angus Jerome Brooks passed away Monday, March 16, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Hamilton Assemlby of God.
Tom Talbot
Mar 15, 2026
HAMILTON - Tom Talbot, 90, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, March 15, 2026 at his home of natural causes. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel
Barbara Ann Shane
Mar 14, 2026
HAMILTON - Barbara Ann Shane, 82, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at her home of natural causes. Private family services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
James "Jim" R. Steele
Mar 14, 2026
James Rodney "Jim" Steele, 63 of Hamilton passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home in Hamilton.
Jim was a carpenter and very active with bowling and golf leagues in Hamilton. He will be missed.
No public services are scheduled.
Dr. James "Jim" Hansen
Mar 12, 2026
Dr. James "Jim" Hansen, 83 of Hamilton passed away March 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Private burial services will take place. No public services are planned at this time.
Scott Lee Little
Mar 9, 2026
HAMILTON - Scott Lee Little, 60, of Hamilton passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula following a brief illness. Services will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Daly-Leach Chapel. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl in 2018. He is survived by his mother, Joan Little of Hamilton;...
Betty Ann Johnson
Mar 7, 2026
Betty Hendricksen Johnson passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at her home in Hamilton, surrounded by her devoted and loving family.
Born July 23, 1939, in Charlo, MT, to James and Coryl Foy Hendricksen, Betty was the second of four beautiful daughters. She attended Charlo public schools and graduated from high school in 1957. That fall, Betty entered St. Patrick’s...
Clifford M. "Cliff" Gilstad
Mar 5, 2026
CORVALLIS - Clifford M. "Cliff" Gilstad, 66, of Corvallis passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at The Living Centre in Stevensville of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Dennis R. Lindquist
Mar 5, 2026
HAMILTON - Dennis R. Lindquist, 79, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Marilyn Jean Bonner
Feb 28, 2026
CORVALLIS - Marilyn Jean Bonner, 73, of Corvallis passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home due to natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
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