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Dolores Sago

Dolores Sago

Jun 20, 2026

Dolores "Dee" Sago, 83, of Corvallis passed away Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.

Dolores Ann Merta Sago was born on August 15, 1942, in Glassport, Pennsylvania, to John Merta and Gabriella (Kazmierowski) Merta. Growing up, Dee along with her family were members of Holy Cross Parish in Glassport, Pennsylvania. 

Dolores met Robert “Bob” Sago, through...

David Konrad Fahrenbruck

David Konrad Fahrenbruck

Jun 20, 2026

David Konrad Fahrenbruck

April 12,1942 to June 19,2026

David Konrad Fahrenbruck, beloved husband, brother, uncle was born in Rosebud County Montana to Henry Fahrenbruck and Sophie Mickell. He was the youngest of 15 children.

David grew up in Rosebud County and Forsyth. He graduated from Forsyth High School in 1960 and joined the US Navy where he served for 4 years in Hawaii...

JoAnn K. Dutton

JoAnn K. Dutton

Jun 20, 2026

JoAnn King Dutton, 93, of Hamilton, MT passed away from natural causes Saturday, June 20, 2026 at The Remington. She was born December 22, 1932 in Missoula, Montana the daughter of Frank Tripp and Ora King.

JoAnn was raised in Valley Creek near Arlee, Montana and Missoula, MT. She graduated from Missoula County High School in 1951. She met her future...

Kaye Bergman

Kaye Bergman

Jun 19, 2026

HAMILTON - Robert “Kaye” Bergman was born April 5, 1934 to Helen Collins and Kenneth Bergman in Great Falls, MT. The oldest of three children, he enjoyed his role as big brother to Glenn and Patricia. He spent his summers on his Grandparent’s homestead on the Teton River near Fort Benton. Driving tractors, riding horses and milking cows was part of...

Marlene Kay Porter

Marlene Kay Porter

Jun 18, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Marlene Kay Porter (Tacke), a beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was born January 11th, 1950, and went home to see Jesus on June 18th, 2026. She passed away peacefully at home with her daughter, grandson, great-grandson, best friend of 54 years, and her loyal pup at...

Diane Louise Hall

Diane Louise Hall

Jun 18, 2026

Diane Louise Hall, 79, of Victor, Montana, passed away from natural causes on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Valley Health and Rehab. She was born September 25, 1946 in Clearfield, PA the daughter of Marion Arthur and Lorma (Hooper) Harshberger.

Diane was raised and educated in Pennsylvania and graduated from Huntingdon Area High School in 1965. She married David V. Hall...

Billie Fae Lagmay

Billie Fae Lagmay

Jun 15, 2026

Billie Fae Lagmay, 92, of Hamilton passed away at BeeHive homes on Monday, June 15, 2026. There will be no formal services. A full obituary will be posted at a later date. 

Dana J. Ashman

Dana J. Ashman

Jun 14, 2026

Born in Whitehall, MT, in 1951, Dana was the second daughter of four in a Forest Service family. Among the family's many moves, she loved their home at the Meyers Creek Ranger Station in Nye, MT, best. She treasured spending time outdoors with the animals and enjoying the simple country life.

Dana was a devoted mother, sister, and friend, always with...

Mary Lou Morris

Mary Lou Morris

Jun 10, 2026

Mary Lou Morris

Mary Louise Reist-Morris went to meet Jesus on June 10, 2026, at The Hamilton Assisted Living Center, surrounded in love by her family. She was 99 years, 1 month, and 17 days old. (If you know, you know.)

Born the 7th and final child of Fred and Mary (Humm) Reist in Seneca, Kansas, on April 24, 1927, she shared...

Craig Allen Harms

Craig Allen Harms

Jun 9, 2026

HAMILTON - Craig Allen Harms, 70, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, June 9, 2026 of natural causes. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Jeremy Bowles

Jeremy Bowles

Jun 7, 2026

PINESDALE - Jeremy H. Bowles, 41, of Pinesdale passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026 at his home of natural causes. Visitation will be held Friday, June 12, 2026 from 5:00 until 7:00 pm at the Daly-Leach Chapel. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm at the Cornerstone Bible Church in Hamilton. A full obituary will...

Joan Ellen Little

Joan Ellen Little

Jun 6, 2026

Joan Ellen Little, 84, of Hamilton passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at The Valley Health and Rehab. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Earl, and son Scott, also of Hamilton. Her son, Mark, lives in North Carolina along with his wife, Teresa. She is also survived by her granddaughter, Anna Napier (Bryce), and great granddaughter, Stella....

Anthony "Tony" van Marle

Anthony "Tony" van Marle

Jun 5, 2026

Victor - Anthony “Tony” van Marle, age 82, passed away June 5, 2026, at home in Victor, MT, after a short illness. Tony was born December 6, 1943, in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and grew up in Berkeley, CA, after his family emigrated in 1946. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Paula Freston of Victor; his son, Loukas...

Dawn Kay Goddard

Dawn Kay Goddard

Jun 4, 2026

Dawn Kay Goddard, 72 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital in Hamilton.

No public services are scheduled at this time. A full obituary will be posted.

Janice "Jan" A. Brown

Janice "Jan" A. Brown

May 28, 2026

Janice Arleen Brown, age 81, passed away May 28, 2026 in Missoula, MT while battling a long illness.

Jan was born January 18, 1945 in Lawton, Oklahoma to Chester and Medruth Johnson. She was raised in Fletcher, OK with her big “Sis” Coleen, and attended school there as well. She had a love for horses and was a barrel-racer.

She was blessed...

Dr. Clifford James Manley

Dr. Clifford James Manley

May 27, 2026

HAMILTON - Dr. Clifford James Manley (DVM), 76, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at his home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Elaine Culletto

Elaine Culletto

May 26, 2026

Elaine Culletto passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, in Montesano, Washington, at the age of 77, from natural causes.

Elaine was born on May 6, 1949, in Rigby, Idaho, to Reuel Daniel Whittle and June Chapman Whittle. When she was six months old, the family moved to Lewiston, Idaho, for her father’s work. There, she attended Warner Elementary, Sacajawea Junior...

Gerald R. "Jerry" Swanson

Gerald R. "Jerry" Swanson

May 24, 2026

HAMILTON – Gerald R. “Jerry” Swanson, 67, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at his home in Hamilton, MT after a valiant battle with Multiple Myeloma. He was born August 8, 1958 in Northwood, ND, the son of Elmer and Vivienne Swanson.

Jerry was raised in Larimore, ND, graduating from Larimore High School in 1976. He spent many years as a...

Teren Ray Rudd

Teren Ray Rudd

May 22, 2026

Teren Ray Rudd, our believer in possibilities unimagined, passed away into the arms of his Heavenly Father of Friday, May 22, 2026. He was a sensitive and insightful person who was attuned to the inner struggles and strengths of others. In life he wanted to help bring peace and understanding to the world around him. He was a collector of...

Donald Doty Stephens

Donald Doty Stephens

May 19, 2026

Hamilton - Donald Stephens, 78, passed away from pancreatic cancer May 19th at his Lost Horse home surrounded by love. He is survived by his wife, Tori Nobles, and many, many friends and family who prayed for and supported them throughout his illness. Born and raised in Santa Barbara, CA, he fell in love with the Bitterroot in the mid-1980s,...

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