Obituaries

Apr 6, 2023

DARBY – Robert “Bob” Gillespie, Sr., age 88 of Darby, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, in the Granite County Medical Center in Philipsburg from complications of COVID.

Bob was born August 6, 1934, to Robert E. and Elizabeth (McLeod) in Townsend, Montana. He met and married the love of his life, Alberta Kay Thurston, on December...

Apr 2, 2023

CORVALLIS - Joeleen E. Keating, 76, of Corvallis passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at her home of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Apr 1, 2023

Ellen Iola Sheets, 87 of Corvallis passed away Saturday, April 1, 2023 at her home in Corvallis.

Ellen was born in Selma, California on November 25, 1935 to the late Martin and Velma Brillhart.  She was known locally as the “Pie Lady.”

She is survived by her children, Ralph “Ed” (Linda) McNeil of California, Linda...

Apr 1, 2023

Helen Katherine Errett, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away at home surrounded by family on April 1, 2023.

Helen was born to Kenneth and Helen Patterson on August 31, 1940, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the youngest child with older brothers Ken and Paul.  After high school, Helen started working for the State Police with her aunt Katherine.

Mar 31, 2023

Wayne Raymond Knight, age 64, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on March 30, 2023.

He was born on August 18, 1958, to parents Benny Knight and Mary Knight in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Wayne grew up moving around as Navy kid, including a brief time in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He graduated from Tate High School in Pensacola, Florida...

Mar 30, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Sublette, 85

March 20, 1938 - March 30, 2023.

Funeral services will be held Monday, April 10, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton with interment at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton.

The pallbearers are: Ron Dick, Austin Dick, Jimmy Harrison, Peter Lacavazzi, Two Stars Scott and Rich Sublette....

Mar 29, 2023

Helen A. Sedoff, age 76, of Corvallis, Montana, has passed away due to natural causes on March 28, 2023.  She moved to Montana several years ago from Orange County, Southern California.  No service will be held per Helen’s request.

Helen held two masters degrees, one in virology and one in microbiology in the pharmaceutical industry.

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Mar 29, 2023

HAMILTON - Alton W. Cottrell, 72, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at his home of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Mar 27, 2023

Isaac Christopher James Horvath, age 35 of Darby, passed away at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana on Monday, March 27, 2023.

Isaac was born November 11, 1987, in Cleveland, Ohio. Isaac attended Darby schools. Isaac’s hobbies included making people laugh, learning about dinosaurs, and listening to music. Isaac could tell you anything about any dinosaur...

Mar 27, 2023

HAMILTON - Ross B. Fackler, Jr., 76, of Hamilton passed away Monday, March 27, 2023 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Mar 24, 2023

HAMILTON - Ethel A. Burlingham, 82 of Hamilton passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 in Texarkana, TX of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Mar 23, 2023

Gerry Ann Grymes, 81 of Hamilton passed away March 23, 2023 at Discovery Care Center in Hamilton.

Gerry was born September 9, 1941 in Santa Cruz, California the daughter of the late Gerald C. and Margaret E. Bales Stanley.  When Gerry was young her parents were asked if she could be the child model for Sunbeam Bread...

Mar 23, 2023

HAMILTON - David Toren, 67, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 at his home of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Mar 20, 2023

Janice Dawn Scott, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully in her home in Hamilton, Montana on March 20, 2023, in the company of family.

Janice was the first daughter of the late Gordon and Lois Pedersen, and was preceded in passing by her brother, James, and sister Jaqueline. She was the widow of E. David Scott,...

Mar 14, 2023

Hamilton - Elizabeth K. Chilcote (Chase), 80, of Hamilton passed away after her 42-day battle with COVID-19.  She departed peacefully on March 14, 2023, surrounded by family and love in Hamilton, Montana at her residence in the Sapphire Lutheran Homes. She was born October 27, 1942, in Jefferson City, Missouri, the daughter of Adelle and Allen Chase.

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Mar 12, 2023

CORVALLIS - Susan Ellen Andersen, age 51, of Corvallis passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023. Arrangements are under the care of Daly-Leach Chapel.

Mar 10, 2023

Susan Godfrey Nelson Shilts passed away on March 10, 2023, in Arizona. Susan bravely battled End Stage Renal Disease for 5½ years, she was 74 years old. She was born on May 1, 1948, in Wisconsin to Albert and Leila Godfrey.

Susan was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harold Nelson (in 2005); her parents; brother,...

Mar 9, 2023

“How he died was just a moment; how he lived is what we will choose to remember.”

ROBERT JACKSON BENEKE passed away at the age of 80 on March 9,2023, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Montana. Beloved husband for 33 years to the late Lise Beneke. Son of the late Earl and Ruth Beneke. Brother to...

Mar 9, 2023

Susan “Sue” Marie Smith, 55, beloved wife and mother, was called home by Jesus on March 9th, 2023. In hospice care nearly 2 years prior to her death, she passed peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones. Sue is survived by her husband of 15 years, Fred Smith, son and daughter-in-law, Caelon & Kaylyn,...

Mar 8, 2023

HAMILTON - Peggy L Knight, 64, of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, March 8th, at her home with family by her side, after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born November 14, 1958, in Glasgow, Montana, to Harland L and Marian E (Nakken) Estrem.

Peggy was raised in Glasgow and graduated from Glasgow High, in 1977. ...