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Jane Marin

Jane Marin

Mar 30, 2024

Jane Marin, 88, of Great Falls, Montana went to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Highgate Senior Living.

Jane was born on August 3, 1935, in Lynbrook, NY, the daughter of the late Arthur and Agnes Holland.

In 1954, she married Amaury “Marty” Marin in NY.  They relocated to Hamilton, MT...

Velma Pauline Haaland

Velma Pauline Haaland

Mar 30, 2024

Velma Haaland, 82 of Hamilton passed away March 30, 2024 at her home in Hamilton.

Velma was born December 13, 1941 in Matador, Texas the daughter of Charles and Jewell Cartwright Grant.

She married Pittman Trimble on December 14, 1957. Pitman Trimble passed away suddenly in July 1999.  Velma married Bud Haaland in June 2006....

Roland L. Peltier

Roland L. Peltier

Mar 27, 2024

With our regret, Roland L. Peltier has passed on from this life.  Roland was born on March 10, 1942 in Belcourt, ND and died March 27, 2024 in Hamilton, MT.  He was 82 years old at his passing.

From stories he told, it was rough and nasty back then.  He would say he would walk 5 miles...

Sidney Thomas Challacomb Ii

Sidney Thomas Challacomb Ii

Mar 26, 2024

HAMILTON - Sidney Thomas Challacomb II, 88, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital.  Sidney will be laid to rest next to his wife, Sara, at Mountain View Cemetery in San Bernardino, CA on Friday, April 19, 2024 at 11:00 A.M.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Winston "Windy" Hayden

Winston "Windy" Hayden

Mar 25, 2024

Winston Eric Hayden, 87 of Hamilton passed away March 25, 2024 at his home in Hamilton.

Winston was born February 1, 1937 in American Falls, Idaho.  He grew up in Darby, MT and moved to Hamilton in 1960 where he resided until his death.  He raised four sons, Leroy Schaffer, Jack Schaffer, Shane Hayden and Craig Hayden. ...

Freda Jo Brawley

Freda Jo Brawley

Mar 23, 2024

Freda Jo Brawley, 91of Hamilton passed away peacefully Saturday March 23, 2024 with her family present.

Freda was born in Enid, Oklahoma to Fred and Buelah Carter and was the youngest of 8 children.  She graduated from Golfry Oklahoma.  She married Glyn Brawley on June 3rd 1950.  She worked in the medical field until her retirement.

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Percie Lee "Hippie Dude" Jones

Percie Lee "Hippie Dude" Jones

Mar 23, 2024

Missoula – Percie Lee Jones “Hippie Dude”, 67, of Missoula passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. at his cousins home in Hamilton.  He was born October 8, 1956 in Honolulu, Hawaii the son of Walter Roy and Ethel Louise (Smith) Jones.

After graduating from high school, Percie enlisted into the U.S. Marine Corps.  After his honorable discharge...

Patricia Anne Gilchrist

Patricia Anne Gilchrist

Mar 22, 2024

HAMILTON - Patricia Anne Devoe Gilchrist 86 of Hamilton Mt passed away peacefully Friday March 22, 2024 with her daughter, Dotti, present.

Pat was born in Houlton, Maine to George & Thankful Devoe the 3rd of 4 children. She graduated from Houlton High School and married Harold Brasch, they had 2 children and later divorced. She met...

Beverly Humphrey

Beverly Humphrey

Mar 21, 2024

Beverly Humphrey, 96 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024 at The Remington at Sapphire Homes in Hamilton.

Private services will be held.

Melvin Dale Cross

Melvin Dale Cross

Mar 21, 2024

Rev. Melvin D. Cross, 86 of Darby passed away March 21, 2024 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.  A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 11:00 am at the Conner Wesleyan Church with Pastor Jim Winters officiating.

James G. Holmes

James G. Holmes

Mar 20, 2024

James Glyn Holmes, 57, of Corvallis passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024 of health complications surrounded by family at St. Patrick’s Hospital. James was born December 1, 1966 in Hamilton, Montana to Richard G. Holmes and Rita D. Menager.

James (known then as Jamie) was raised in Corvallis and graduated from Corvallis High School in 1985. He...

Joan Carol Eger

Joan Carol Eger

Mar 15, 2024

VICTOR - Joan C. Eger, 94, of Victor passed away Friday, March 15, 2024 at her home of natural causes.  No formal services will be held.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Bloedel

Gwendolyn "Gwen" Bloedel

Mar 8, 2024

CORVALLIS – Gwendolyn Bloedel, 85, of Corvallis passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at the Aaron Care Home in Corvallis.  Gwen was born in Temple, Texas on August 3, 1938. She was the youngest daughter of Raymond and Velma Whiteley joining her brother Bill and sister Doris.

Gwen graduated from Waco High School, 154 out of 419...

Olan "Ray" Reese

Olan "Ray" Reese

Mar 7, 2024

DARBY - Olan "Ray" Reese, 79, of Darby passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at his home of natural causes.  No formal services will be held.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Geoffrey J. Pepos

Geoffrey J. Pepos

Mar 6, 2024

VICTOR - Geoffrey J. Pepos, 62, of Victor passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at the Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital of natural causes.  Services will be announced and held at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Russell Craig Brown

Russell Craig Brown

Mar 6, 2024

Corvallis - Russell Craig Brown, 70, of Corvallis passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024 at his home of natural causes.  Services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Stanley Leighton Snyder

Stanley Leighton Snyder

Mar 5, 2024

Stanley Leighton Snyder, 92 of Hamilton passed away March 5, 2024 at The Ivy Home in Deer Lodge, Montana.

A memorial service was held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2024 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hamilton with Rev. Brianne Christiansen officiating.

Military honor will be presented by the US Navy, Hamilton American Legion and...

Kirsten C. Tynan

Kirsten C. Tynan

Mar 5, 2024

Kirsten Colleen "KC" Tynan, 51, of Corvallis, MT, closed her eyes, stopped breathing, and died on March 5th, 2024 due to small cell carcinoma of unknown primary location, metastasized to the liver and beyond.

Kirsten was born in Scottsdale, AZ 4 days before Christmas to Edmund and Judith Tynan and was sent home from the hospital in...

Maribeth Acker

Maribeth Acker

Mar 5, 2024

CORVALLIS - Maribeth Acker, 84, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at her home of natural causes.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Ruth Cron (Monroe); maternal grandparents, Roy and Bessie Myrtle Kerlee Monroe; and sister, Judith Winfield (Cron).

Maribeth is survived by her sister, Robin Lee (Cron); her children, Wendy...

Fred William Myers

Fred William Myers

Mar 5, 2024

Hamilton - Fred William Myers, 70, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at his home of natural causes.  Arrangments are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

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