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Patricia Jean (O'Connell) Anderson
Apr 4, 2024
Patricia Jean O’Connell Anderson, 77, passed away April 4, 2024, at Discovery Care Center in Hamilton, MT. Born June 5, 1946, in Helena, MT, she was the fourth child and only daughter of Brian D. O’Connell and Hazel Jean (Richardson) O’Connell.
Pat attended Hawthorne Elementary, graduated from Helena High School and received her bachelor’s degree in nursing...
Linda Gale Higginbotham
Apr 3, 2024
Linda G. Higginbotham, age 75, passed away on April 2, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She was born on November 3, 1948, in Amarillo, Texas, to Uel Ray and Elsie Francis (Essary) McMillan.
Linda was preceded in death by her loving parents, sister Barbara Miller, and brothers Loni and Jerry McMillan. She...
Zachary Andrew Athearn
Apr 1, 2024
HAMILTON - Zachary Andrew Athearn, 30, of Hamilton passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. Services will be held at the Corvallis Community Church and will be announced. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Joan Marie Sheets
Apr 1, 2024
HAMILTON - Joan Sheets, 81, of Hamilton passed away Monday, April 1, 2024 at the Discovery Care Centre in Hamilton from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born Joan Marie Simenson in Wild Rose, WI in 1942 to the late Leonard and Beatrice Simenson of Wautoma, WI.
Joan is survived by husband Ralph Haverkorn; daughters, Stephanie Mason,...
Norbert Curry
Mar 31, 2024
Norbert Curry, 86 of Hamilton passed away March 31, 2024 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital in Hamilton.
No public services are scheduled
Sharon K. Lee
Mar 30, 2024
Sharon “Sherry” Lee, 77 of Hamilton passed away March 30, 2024 at Continental Care Center in Butte, Montana.
Sherry was born June 11, 1946 in Hayward, California to James E. and Hazel D. (Rose) Lee. She graduated from Hamilton High School in 1964. Following high school she managed the Park Café in Missoula. She also started beauty...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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