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Carol A. (Carlson) Porter
Feb 26, 2023
HAMILTON - Carol A Porter, age 82, of Hamilton, MT passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Barbara Jean’s Assisted Living in Goodyear, AZ . She was born on August 20, 1940, in Missoula, MT to the late Howard and Ruth Davis Carlson (France).
On April 25, 2009, she remarried the love of her life,...
Norma Lydia (Heinle) Petty
Feb 26, 2023
HAMILTON – Norma L. Petty passed away February 26, 2023, in Hamilton, Montana, with her loving family at her side.
Born March 1, 1928, to AJ and Anna Margaret Heinle at Hebron, North Dakota, Norma was the sixth of eight siblings, with five older sisters and two younger brothers.
After graduating from Hebron High School,...
Cheryl Ann Zachariasen
Feb 25, 2023
Cheryl Ann Zachariasen, 79 of Missoula passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
A full obituary will be posted in the future.
Stanley Alan Kastens
Feb 21, 2023
VICTOR - With profound sadness, the family of Stanley Alan Kastens, announces his passing on February 21, 2023, at the age of 71.
He was born October 13, 1951, to Albert and Arlene (Samson) Kastens of Ludell , KS. As a child Stan was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Trinity Lutheran Church of rural...

Margaret Martin
Feb 20, 2023
CORVALLIS - Margaret Martin, 74, of Corvallis passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at the Aaron Care Home in Corvallis. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 25, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Mary Alliene Hoover
Feb 19, 2023
Following is an obituary my mother, Mary Alliene Hoover, wrote for herself when she knew she was dying.
I came into this world on September 8, 1922, on an Oklahoma farm to respectable, hard-working parents. This was a time between WWI and the Great Depression.
I remember walking a mile and a half to a...
James "Jim" Cutler Hixon Sr.
Feb 18, 2023
CORVALLIS - James Culter Hixon, Sr. 75 of Corvallis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, February 18, 2023.
He was born on February 27, 1947, in Monroe, Louisiana to Charles and Marguerite Hixon. He grew up in Louisiana and joined the U.S. Navy, in 1966. Jim met the love of his life, Dianne,...
Sharon Rita (Newell) Korman Linendoll
Feb 17, 2023
Sharon Rita Newell Korman Linnendoll, 82, of Hamilton. left us to walk through her rose garden on February 17, 2023.
She turned "29" on September 29 year after year, and was proud to be of Bitter Root pioneer stock. She will be remembered for her wit, her willingness to help others, and her zest to explore new...
Joane B. Cosper
Feb 14, 2023
HAMILTON - Joane Boughton Cosper, of Hamilton, loving Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Great grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. Joane was born on August 14, 1941, in Berwyn Illinois, the daughter of Donald W. Boughton and Melva Hewetson.  Her early years were spent in Hinsdale and Elmhurst, Illinois. She graduated, in 1959, from...
Nova Jo Berry
Feb 13, 2023
Hamilton – Nova Jo Berry, 85 of Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by family of natural causes at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
She was born November 24, 1937 in Ada Oklahoma, the daughter of Marlin and Alice Ann Ray. Nova graduated High School in Julian, California in 1956. She was the head secretary of the Elementary...
Donald Nott
Feb 12, 2023
DARBY - Donald Nott, 72, of Darby passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home of natural causes. In lieu of flowers the family would like any donations to be made his funeral expenses. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Aden B. Long
Feb 12, 2023
HAMILTON - Aden B. Long, 95, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at his home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Leo D. Noakes
Feb 8, 2023
STEVENSVILLE - Leo D. Noakes, 52, of Stevensville passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Community Medical Center in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Marcia Ann Walker
Feb 8, 2023
Marcia Ann Walker, 82 of Corvallis passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at her home in Corvallis. Marcia Ann Isaacson was born December 4th, 1940, in Scobey Montana to Clarence and Eunice Isaacson. She was the younger sibling of Leon and Janett Isaacson.
Marcia Ann was delightful and “slightly naughty” as a child. In her early years,...
Harley G. Hoven
Feb 6, 2023
HAMILTON - Harley Glen Hoven, 88 passed away in Hamilton, MT, on Monday, February 6, 2023. Born on February 3, 1935, in Billings, MT, he lived and worked most of his life in the Laurel and Billings area and retired in Hamilton.
Harley was a respected businessman. Harley owned Hoven Construction, and through good ethics and hard...
David James Moak
Feb 3, 2023
David (Dave) James Moak, 54, passed away of natural causes in his home in Hamilton, MT, on February 3, 2023; his dog Shiloh by laying by his side.
He was born on October 9, 1968, and grew up in Dixon, CA with his brother Daniel.
Dave enjoyed many things including woodworking, putting together complex Lego...
Carolyne "Carol" Sue Montgomery
Feb 3, 2023
HAMILTON – Carolyne Sue Montgomery, age 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones, on Friday, February 3, 2023, in Hamilton, Montana. She was survived by her true love and life partner, Amanda Lee, of 43 years; their five children, multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren, two brothers, and one sister.
Carol was a jack of all trades....
Tessa Nye Bradt
Feb 3, 2023
VICTOR - Tessa Nye Bradt passed away peacefully at home in Victor, Montana, on February 3, 2023.
She was born on June 12, 1944, in Seattle, Washington, to the late William and June Nye. Tess graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1962 and moved to Montana shortly after to attend college. She studied art with an emphasis...
Dorothy Elizabeth Nelson
Feb 2, 2023
Dorothy (Dot) Elizabeth Nelson
Mom was born to hard working Swedish immigrants Abela & Karl Peterson in Palo Alto, CA on Aug. 31, 1927, and was welcomed by sister Barbara. Times were hard in the Great Depression, when her father stacked green lumber in the mills at China Flat (near Kyburz, CA) and in the heat of...
Fred "Bob" Robert Permann
Feb 1, 2023
Fred "Bob" Permann, 78 of Richland, Washington passed away February 1, 2023.
Bob was born March 8, 1944 in Bismarck, North Dakota the son of Fred R. and Pauline Permann.
Following High School, he joined the US Navy where he honorably served for 3 Years. He was discharged in July 1964.
Bob married...
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