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Tommy L. Morse
Dec 6, 2023
DARBY - Tommy L. Morse, 51, of Darby passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Karen Susan Chefas
Dec 6, 2023
HAMILTON - Karen Susan Chefas, 79, of Hamilton, formerly of Polebridge, MT passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at her home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Alice Jean Wagner (Smith)
Dec 6, 2023
CORVALLIS - Alice Jean (Smith) Wagner, 84, of Corvallis passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. Services will be held Monday, December 18, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Corvallis Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Darren James Orr
Dec 2, 2023
Darren James Orr was born on July 18, 1977 in Edmonds, Washington. His parents are Allen & Peggy Orr. He was the 3rd child born to the couple on a beautiful, but hot, July day. He was a 91b140z. baby. Right from the beginning Darren was very determined, determined to eat about every hour, and determined not to sleep...
Evelyn R. Halverson
Dec 2, 2023
Evelyn Rowena Halverson, 73, of Hamilton, Montana passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023 at the bitterroot Hospital ICU from complications with pneumonia. She was born March 17, 1950, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the daughter of Sherman Wilcox and Marjorie Ooley.
She was blessed in life with two loves: her soul-mate Greg Halverson and her great and last...
Judith (Sperry) Rickett
Dec 1, 2023
Judith Rickett, 72, of China Spring, passed on after battling with lung disease, on December 1, 2023 in China Spring, Texas.
Judith was born April 1, 1951 in Hamilton, Montana. Judith loved traveling, painting, sewing and helping others. Judith was active in the church. One of her greatest pleasures was spending time with family and friends.
...Linda Kay (Davis) Strauch
Nov 30, 2023
Linda Kay Strauch, 78, of Eagle River, Wisconsin died peacefully Thursday, March 1, 2024 at Milestone Senior Care in Rhinelander following an extended illness. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services with interment of the cremated remains next to her husband, Reiner, will occur Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton, Montana. Linda Kay was...
Corinne Lee Lloyd
Nov 30, 2023
Corinne Lee Lloyd, 72 of Hamilton passed away peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2024 at her home in Hamilton.
She is survived by her daughters, Chelsea and Ashley.
An obituary will be posted at a later date.
Lois Doris Allen
Nov 30, 2023
Lois Doris Allen
1928-2024
Lois Doris Allen, age 95, died of natural causes on February 8, 2024. She was born in Drumright, Oklahoma. She lived with her husband, Joe, in Wichita, KS, where they raised racehorses. Then they were stationed in various locations around the US while he worked for the US Navy. After retirement...
Denver Carl Hensley, Jr.
Nov 29, 2023
HAMILTON - Denver Carl Hensley, Jr., 87, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at his home of natural causes. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Don L. Harris
Nov 28, 2023
VICTOR - On November 28, 2023 Donald Leroy Harris passed away Peacefully in his home.
Don was born on December 6, 1934 to Ward & Mayme Harris in Hamilton Montana. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1953. Don was drafted into the US Army in 1954, during the Korean conflict and served two years.
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Ronald "Butch" E. Barker
Nov 27, 2023
Corvallis - Ronald “Butch” Eugene Barker, 81 of Corvallis passed away Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Miles City VA Nursing Care.
Butch was born April 14, 1942 in Fairfield, Iowa the son of Robert and Ruth Hilgren Barker. He came to the valley at 3 months old. He attended Hamilton High School and following his education...
Monica Ephrom
Nov 27, 2023
Monica Ephrom, 78, of Hamilton, Montana passed away November 27th, 2023 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital.
Monica was a fun-loving person, always brought laughter and life to gatherings. She was compassionate and exceptional in her effort to be the devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother that she was. Her spirit was guided by God. She will be...
Chad A. Equatore
Nov 26, 2023
Chad A. Equatore, 51, of Corvallis passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023 at Providence St. Patrick’s Hospital.
He was born November 9, 1972 in Woburn, Massachusetts, the son of the late Richard C. and Theresa L. (Equatore) Zwicker.
Chad was raised in the New England area, graduating from Northeast Metro Tech. In 1992 Chad joined...

Colleen Ann Notti
Nov 22, 2023
CORVALLIS - Colleen A. Notti, 91, of Corvallis passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her home of natural causes. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Ronald D. Garlick
Nov 18, 2023
Ronald D. "Ron" Garlick, 86 of Hamilton passed away November 18, 2023 at his home.
Per Ron's request, no public services will be held.
The family suggests memorials in Ron's name to Bitterroot Health Hospice or the Bitterroot Humane Association for his love of animals and horses.
The family would like to thank...

Carole Ann Pierce
Nov 18, 2023
HAMILTON - Carole Ann Pierce, 88, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, November 18, 2023 at her home of natural causes. Services will be held in Colorado at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Wilford D. "Bill" Poppie
Nov 17, 2023
HAMILTON - Wilford (Bill) D. Poppie was born in Hamilton, MT on March 11, 1938 in the hospital, which later became the County Administration Building on 4th St.
He grew up in Hamilton and graduated from high school in 1956, then from Montana State University in 1961 with a BS in civil engineering. Bill worked as a...
Richard E. "Rick" Race
Nov 13, 2023
CORVALLIS – Dr. Richard "Rick" Edward Race, 78, of Corvallis passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at home with his family. Rick died following a short battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer concurrent with a seven-year duration of Alzheimer’s dementia. Fortunately for everyone, Rick retained his quick wit, great sense of humor, friendliness and ability to recognize family and friends...
Shirley May Hillberg
Nov 9, 2023
Missoula - Shirley May Hillberg, 89, of Missoula passed away Thursday, November 9, 2023 at her son's home in Corvallis. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
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