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Christopher Daniel Beebe

Christopher Daniel Beebe

May 30, 2023

LOLO - Christopher Daniel Beebe, 38, of Lolo passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023 due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Miro "Mike" Pasalich

Miro "Mike" Pasalich

May 30, 2023

Miro "Mike" Pasalich, born on August 13, 1945, in Tucepi, Croatia, to Simon and Kate Pasalic, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30th, 2023. He was the youngest sibling, with his brother Ivan preceding him in death. His sister Mladenka is still alive, cherishing the memories they shared.

At the age of 15, Miro moved...

Shirley Diane Seman

Shirley Diane Seman

May 29, 2023

Shirley D. Seman (Erlandson)

Shirley D. Seman (Erlandson), 80, of Hamilton, passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, in her home while under the care of Bitterroot Hospice. She was born November 2, 1942, in Denton, Montana, the daughter of the late Orville and Fern (Runyan) Erlandson.

Shirley was raised in Winifred, MT where she had...

Dennis A. Bush

Dennis A. Bush

May 28, 2023

Dennis A. Bush, 78, of Corvallis went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 28, 2023 at his home after a swift battle with cancer. He had a positive and indomitable attitude up until the very end. Dennis was born March 15, 1945, in Inglewood, California, the son of John H. and Shirley M....

Raymond Curtis Holmes

Raymond Curtis Holmes

May 28, 2023

Raymond Curtis Holmes, 84, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at home with his wife and children by his side.

Curtis was born June 10, 1938 to Raymond and Ruth Ann (Terrell) Holmes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  His family moved to El Monte, CA when he was a child.  He attended El Monte High School...

George M. Holmes

George M. Holmes

May 28, 2023

George passed away peacefully on May 28, 2023 in Reno, NV, at the age of 89.

He was born in Livingston and raised in White Sulphur Springs, Montana on June 29, 1933. He went all though school there, graduating High School in 1951. He married Geraldine (Gerry) Anderson in 1952.

From 1952 to 1956, during...

April (Stack)  Erskine

April (Stack) Erskine

May 26, 2023

April Stack Erskine, 74 of Corvallis passed on Friday, May 26, 2023 at her home in the company of her daughter Loren and her husband Patrick.

April fought a two-year battle with cancer, as she lived her life, with courage, humor and her irrepressible spirit. She will be missed by her many friends and family.

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Theresa Ann Goldman

Theresa Ann Goldman

May 26, 2023

Theresa Ann Goldman, 63 of Victor passed away Friday, May 26, 2023 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at The House of Praise Church in Victor.

Bessie "June" (Delaney)  Severns

Bessie "June" (Delaney) Severns

May 26, 2023

Hamilton – Bessie June Severns, 98 of Hamilton passed away Friday, May 26, 2023, at the West Hills Assisted Living.

Bessie June Delaney was born September 16, 1924, to Frank and Bertha Gilbert Delaney in Paris, Missouri.

June married James Rex Severns on February 7, 1942, in Hamilton, MT.  She worked at J.C. Penney in...

David "Dave" James Mcfadden

David "Dave" James Mcfadden

May 24, 2023

Corvallis - David “Dave” James McFadden, 81 of Corvallis, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 24th, 2023.

Dave was born July 26, 1941, in Hartington, Nebraska, to Thomas and Louise (Schwartz) McFadden. Dave had a wonderful big family which included his siblings: Viola (Oly), Rose, Tom, Bob and Leanna. He attended St. Patrick’s High School in Sydney,...

Christopher Lee Mccown

Christopher Lee Mccown

May 23, 2023

HAMILTON – Christopher Lee McCown, age 32 of Hamilton passed away from an accidental fall at the Blodgett Canyon, May 23, 2023. Christopher was born January 14, 1991, to Robbi “Lenee” Willett and Donald Eugene McCown, in Arcata, California.

Christopher attended Hamilton High School and graduated in 2009. He had many interests that included playing his guitar,...

Margaret Anna Locatelli

Margaret Anna Locatelli

May 22, 2023

HAMILTON - Margaret Anna Locatelli passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones May 22nd. Mom, Peg, Grandma, GG, The LadyBug, her many monikers give a glimpse into the special way she touched those around her.

Born in New Hampshire June 14, 1936 Peg eventually made her way to the Bitterroot Valley, Montana. She loved...

Dennis R. Robinson

Dennis R. Robinson

May 18, 2023

VICTOR - Dennis Ray Robinson 71, passed away on May 18th, 2023.  He was born at Marcus Daily Hospital on March 19th, 1952, he grew up in Victor, MT.  Dennis is proceeded in death by his parents and sisters.  He is survived by his 5 children and their spouses.  Michael, Angela (Peter), Emily (Jeffrey), Roxanne (Timothy), Lance (Aspen), and...

James M. Santos

James M. Santos

May 17, 2023

Hamilton – James M. Santos, 73, of Hamilton arrived at his forever home on May 17, 2023 after a four year battle with pancreatic cancer.

After retiring from Chevron Oil Company in California, Jim filled his time fly fishing, golfing, wood working, camping and motorcycle riding.  He was especially devoted to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, RideforKids.org....

Bertie Lee Senn

Bertie Lee Senn

May 16, 2023

HAMILTON – Bertie Lee Senn, age 94 of Hamilton, passed from this life May 16, 2023, at Bitterroot Health in Hamilton.

Bertie was born August 9, 1928, in Hammon, Oklahoma to Bertha and John Lambert, who were later divorced.  Bertha and Bertie moved to Butte, Montana in 1932 where Bertha married Steve Encoff. The family moved to...

Violet Mae Powers

Violet Mae Powers

May 16, 2023

Stevensville - Violet Mae Powers, 97, of Stevensville passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at her home at the Living Centre in Stevensville.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Joanie D. (Vurdulas)  Musgrave

Joanie D. (Vurdulas) Musgrave

May 15, 2023

DARBY, MT - Joanie (Vurdulas) Musgrave, age 83, of Darby, MT, formerly of Fairfield, IL, passed away on May 15, 2023, at the West Hills Assisted Living Facility in Hamilton, MT.

Joanie enjoyed adventures in the great outdoors.  She loved fishing, traveling, a good movie and reading.  She and her husband lived in Florida, Minnesota, & Ontario...

Patricia L. Bleecker

Patricia L. Bleecker

May 14, 2023

HAMILTON - Patricia L. Bleecker, 94, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023 at Kathy's Place in Florence.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Carter Alvin Collins

Carter Alvin Collins

May 13, 2023

Carter Alvin Collins

07/11/2011 – 05/13/2023

On May 13th, Carter beat us home unexpectedly. Our young son blasted out of here just like he came into this world-through a hail of prayers, Love and support, all the likes of which we could have never foreseen.

Carter was born in Bozeman, Montana at Bozeman...

Robert Allen Mendenhall

Robert Allen Mendenhall

May 12, 2023

OBITUARY OF ROBERT MENDENHALL

HAMILTON – Long time Bitterroot resident, Robert “Bob” Mendenhall, age 94, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 in Hamilton.  He was born at home in Stevensville on December 8, 1928, to Ernest C. Mendenhall and Ruby Long Mendenhall Miritiz.

Bob was raised in Darby, helping his father with the dairy operation...

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