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Polly Lou Dominicis

Polly Lou Dominicis

Aug 8, 2026

In Loving Memory of Polly Lou Dominicis

Polly L. Dominicis, born February 1, 1934, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on August 8th, 2026 at the age of 92.

Polly was born to Helen Anderson and Norman Francis and was a beloved daughter, wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her brother, two daughters, her granddaughter, and great-grandson,...

Helen Maus

Helen Maus

Aug 6, 2026

Helen Glyde Maus, 94, of Hamilton passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026.

Helen, our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born on March 10, 1932, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to Herbert and Glyde Morton. Her early years were spent in Oklahoma, Texas, Nebraska, and Kansas before her family settled in Glasgow, Montana, in 1940. She graduated from Glasgow High School in...

Donald F. Cox

Donald F. Cox

Aug 3, 2026

Burbank, CA - Donald Fredrick Cox, 96, of Burbank, CA passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at Bee Hive Homes in Hamilton. He will be laid to rest next to his wife in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Hollywood Hills, CA. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Nancy A. Mansfield

Nancy A. Mansfield

Aug 1, 2026

Nancy A. Mansfield, 90, of Hamilton passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by all her loved ones, on Saturday, August 1, 2026. She was born on June 6, 1936, in Oregon to parents William and Mildred (Nelson) Kessell.

After finishing high school and attending some college, Nancy worked in many different jobs, but her favorite role to fill was always...

Margaret Chaney Phelps

Margaret Chaney Phelps

Jul 31, 2026

Margaret Chaney Phelps died in a vehicle accident on July 31, 2026.

Margaret was born on February 12, 1949 in Challis, Idaho to Frank Chaney and Adina Kusler. She moved to a ranch west of Victor, Montana later in 1949 with her mother, father and sister Elizabeth. Margaret attended Victor school and graduated Valedictorian of her class in 1967.

She attended the...

Kurtis Wilson

Kurtis Wilson

Jul 29, 2026

Kurtis Bryan Wilson, 53, of Corvallis passed away at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, due to natural causes. He was born in Lodi, California on May 9, 1973, and brought great joy over the years to his parents, Judy and Wayne Wilson.

Some of Kurtis’s hobbies while growing up included participating in his Boy Scouts...

Joan Axtell

Joan Axtell

Jul 29, 2026

Joan Elizabeth Tate Axtell of Corvallis passed away at the age of 83 on July 29, 2026 due to complication from a stroke. She was born July 25, 1943 to Maurice Milton Tate and Patricia Frances Lindsay Tate.

Joan was always a strong and caring soul from a young age. At 8 years old both of her parents passed away within...

Kathleen Fay Lewellen

Kathleen Fay Lewellen

Jul 28, 2026

Kathleen F. Lewellen, 84 of Victor passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at the Bee Hive Homes of Hamilton.

No public services are scheduled and private family urn placement will take place.

Ilse Davis

Ilse Davis

Jul 27, 2026

As we celebrate the life of Ilse Davis, a woman whose life was defined by resilience, determination, hard work, and love. Though we mourn her passing, we also celebrate a life that touched so many people and left behind a legacy that will continue to grow for generations. She passed away peacefully Monday, July 27, 2026, on Bob’s birthday, at her...

Werner Henry Wolf

Werner Henry Wolf

Jul 26, 2026

Werner Henry Wolf, 85, of Hamilton, passed away on July 26, 2026. He was born on August 10, 1940, in Nürnberg, Germany, to Heinrich and Greta Wolf.

Werner grew up in Germany and later served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1964 to 1966. His service took him back to Germany, stationed in Stuttgart, where he was injured in an accident.

Werner...

Marilyn (Mere') Mildenberger

Marilyn (Mere') Mildenberger

Jul 24, 2026

Marilyn “Mere” Maki Mildenberger

Age 91 | Hamilton, Montana

Marilyn “Mere” Mildenberger passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at her home in Hamilton on July 24, 2026, at the age of 91.

Born March 11, 1935, to Walter and Marie (Thrailkill) Maki, in Hamilton Montana, Marilyn spent nearly her entire life in the Bitterroot Valley.

Marilyn and Harold’s story began long before their...

David E. Mabbott

David E. Mabbott

Jul 24, 2026

David E. Mabbott, 91 of Victor passed away Friday, July 24, 2026 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital in Hamilton.

No formal services have been planned. Private urn placement will take place at a later date.

Juanita Ruth Maki

Juanita Ruth Maki

Jul 21, 2026

Juanita Ruth Shook Maki, 84, of Darby, Montana, passed away July 21, 2026 at 7:59 a.m. at her daughter’s home in Tennessee.

Juanita was born May 25th, 1942, in Hamilton, Montana. The daughter of the late Walter Eugene and Vivian Ruth Cornish Shook.

Juanita was raised in several logging camps till the family came to settle in Conner, Montana. She attended school...

Tami Marie Ursich

Tami Marie Ursich

Jul 20, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Tami Marie Ursich, age 64, on July 20, 2026.

Tami was born on May 9, 1962, at St. John’s Hospital in Helena, Montana, to Frank Ursich and Barbara Cook alongside her five siblings. She was raised in Helena, where she attended Hawthorne Elementary School, Central School, Helena Junior High,...

Lance Edward Watkins

Lance Edward Watkins

Jul 19, 2026

Lance Watkins, of Hamilton, passed away on Sunday, July 19th. A full obituary will be posted at a later date.

Johnny Porter Moreland

Johnny Porter Moreland

Jul 17, 2026

Johnny Porter Moreland, cherished infant son of Matthew and Gretchen Moreland, passed away from Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome on July 17, 2026, in Hamilton, MT. Born on October 28, 2025, he brought immense joy, love, and light into the world during his brief time with us.

Though his time here was far too short, Johnny will never be forgotten. He...

Jim Phillip Farley

Jim Phillip Farley

Jul 15, 2026

HAMILTON -  James Phillip Farley passed away peacefully at his home in Hamilton, Montana, on July 15 at the age of 79. He was born on March 18, 1947, in Meridian, Texas, to John Phillip and Eleanor Brasher.

Jim spent his earliest years on a Texas goat ranch while his father served in the Navy. Little Jim earned the nickname "Pockets"...

Ethel Louise Harris

Ethel Louise Harris

Jul 12, 2026

VICTOR - On July 12, 2026 Ethel Louise Moe Harris passed away at Bee Hive Homes in Hamilton.

Ethel Moe was born January 25, 1938, one a cold and snowy day at her grandmothers home, in Charlos Heights, Montana. Doris and Carl Moe were the proud parents, Ethel was the oldest of four girls.

Her school years started at the Charlos Heights...

Earl Monroe Vercruyssen

Earl Monroe Vercruyssen

Jul 8, 2026

HAMILTON - Earl Monroe Vercruyssen, 91 years old, passed away peacefully July 8, 2026, at home with his family by his side. Earl was born January 14, 1935 in Chinook, MT.

Earl graduated from Corvallis High School. On Dec 21, 1957, he married Barbara McKillop. They raised their two daughters Karla & Laura in Hamilton, MT. Earl spent the majority of...

Duncan James Stewart

Duncan James Stewart

Jul 6, 2026

Duncan James Stewart

December 4, 1931 – July 6, 2026

Duncan James Stewart, 94, of Corvallis, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 6, 2026, after a long, vibrant, and incredibly adventurous life.

Duncan was born on December 4, 1931, in Butte, Montana, to Archibald (Arch) and Irene (Hathaway) Stewart. He spent his early childhood in Wisdom, Montana, before his familyrelocated to the Bitterroot...

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