Vera Mae (Heckathorn) Coleman
Jun 12, 2025
Our dear “Auntie Vera” left us on June 12th, while receiving hospice at Bee Hive Homes.
Vera Heckathorn Coleman was born in Ekalaka, Montana, in 1926, the sixth child of a family of 9 children. She moved with her family to the Bitterroot in 1940. While still in high school, she managed to juggle working for Citizens...
Marita Mae Moles
Jun 11, 2025
Marita Mae Moles, 94, of Hamilton MT passed away June 11 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Daly-Leach Chapel 1010 W Main St in Hamilton, Montana at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 25th . The youngest of three children she was born in 1930 on a farm near Milford, Iowa...
Shirley (Ekman) Stockholm
Jun 7, 2025
Shirley Stockholm, 90, was born to Hazel and Ranold Ekman on August 6, 1934 in Porterville, CA. She died at Johanna Shores in Arden Hills, MN on June 7, 2025.
Shirley lived a full life, starting her family on a raisin farm in Terra Bella, CA and settling in Hamilton, MT in 1978 where she owned and...
Dale Lee Anderson
Jun 6, 2025
Dale Lee Anderson, 93, of Stevensville, Montana, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family.
Born in Buhl, Idaho, on September 13, 1931, Dale was the youngest of seven children born to Olof Edward and Ruby Chapman Anderson. He grew up in St. Ignatius, Montana, where he graduated from St. Ignatius High School...
Paula Elaine Kimbark
Jun 3, 2025
DARBY - Paula Elaine Kimbark, 70, of Darby passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at her home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Joann Adele Miller-Varnado
Jun 3, 2025
HAMILTON - JoAnn Adele Miller-Varnado, 75, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Jane Blackson Stanton
Jun 3, 2025
CONNER – Jane B. Stanton, 86, of Conner passed away from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at home while surrounded by family. She was born May 18, 1939, in Havre de Grace, Maryland, daughter of the late Thomas and Mildred Blackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold F. Stanton, and her older brother, Gary...
Aaron Michael Borino
Jun 2, 2025
A gift of Joy with an ever present smile was received with the birth of Aaron Michael Borino on June 4, 1986 in Evanston, WY. He was the son of Ken and Teresa Borino. Aaron quickly adored his big brother, Jason.
His first years were in Kemmerer, WY. In 1996 the family moved to Hamilton. Aaron attended Hamilton schools and became...
John Marion Bartos
Jun 2, 2025
John Marion Bartos, a longtime resident of the Bitterroot Valley, passed away on June 2, 2025 at his home.
John’s parents, Marion and Helen Bartos, were World War II–Polish immigrants who arrived in Helena, Montana in May 1951. John was born later that year, on Thanksgiving Day, at St. John’s Hospital in Helena, Montana. His mother worked...
Dorothy Lillian Ann Long
May 31, 2025
Lillian Ann Long passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 100.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.
Lillian was born on August 7, 1924, to Pearl and Jack Douglas in...
Helen Margaret (Kuchera) Sullivan
May 29, 2025
Helen Margaret Sullivan, 85, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 of metastatic lung cancer. She was born October 9, 1939, in Hardin, Montana to parents Michael and Helen Kuchera. Helen spent her childhood in Hardin. Her family moved to Billings, Montana in 1952, where her father opened Kuchera’s Furniture Store.
Helen graduated from Billings Central...
Kenneth G. Craw
May 28, 2025
CORVALLIS - Kenneth G. Craw, 81, of Corvallis passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at Bee Hive Homes in Hamilton. Services will be held in California at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Sandra Kay Michael
May 27, 2025
MISSOULA - Sandra Kay Michael, 70, of Missoula, formerly of Plymouth, IN passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at her home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Fred "Pete" H. Springer
May 27, 2025
HAMILTON – Fred (Pete) Harry Springer, 80, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday May 27, 2025, at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. Fred was born February 28, 1945, in Hamilton, Montana, the son of the late Ralph F and Ruth (Hobbs) Springer.
Fred was raised throughout the Bitterroot Valley with his favorite place being Lost Horse on a ranch...
Ruth Marie Wiren
May 25, 2025
Hamilton - Ruth Marie Wiren, 91, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025 at the Arron Care Home in Corvallis. No formal services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Barbara Lynn Giaimo
May 25, 2025
HAMILTON - Barbara L. Giaimo 88, passed away Sunday, May 25th at her home in Hamilton surrounded by family and friends. Barbara was born July 29, 1936 in Glendale, CA the only daughter of Dick C. Giaimo and Lynna M. Giaimo of La Canada, CA. She attended Flintridge Sacred Heart Academy, throughout her elementary and high school years, a...
Kevin Shane Hite
May 22, 2025
HAMILTON – Kevin Shane Hite, 68, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025 at his home in Hamilton after suffering a stroke. He was born April 14, 1957 in Jackson, MI the son of Clifford Eugene and Mae Belle (Huffman) Hite.
Shane attended Fresno State University where he played basketball. He married Lynna Giaimo in 1989...
Gerald Raymond Ross
May 20, 2025
HAMILTON - Gerald Raymond "Jerry" Ross, 79, of Hamilton passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at The Living Centre from natural causes. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Lorraine Marie Bayles
May 19, 2025
CORVALLIS - Lorraine Marie Bayles, 85, of Corvallis passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Lilliane Marie Bryan
May 18, 2025
Hamilton - Lilliane Marie Bryan, 94 of Hamilton passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at The Hamilton Assisted Living and Memory Care in Hamilton.
Lilliane was born July 5, 1930 in Missoula, the daughter of Alexander and Blanche Dion Paul. She graduated from Missoula County High School. Lilliane married Joseph Bryan on December 31, 1955. She was...
