Obituaries

Nov 11, 2022

HAMILTON - Elaine M. (Kroner) Drudick, 95, of Hamilton passed away November 11, 2022, at The Hamilton Assisted Living. Elaine was born in La Crosse, WI, the daughter of John and Ruby Kroner. There she met and married her late husband Rodney Drudick.

She will be sadly missed by her four children, Paula Drudick, Nancy (Glen) Uecker,...

Nov 10, 2022

David Allan Merrick – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and friend - passed away peacefully in Hamilton, Montana on Thursday, November 10th , 2022. David was born to Alma Cassity and William Merrick in Boise, Idaho on March 15th , 1942. He grew up in the small town of Naturita, CO. Shortly after graduating High School, he...

Nov 10, 2022

CORVALLIS - A Celebration of Life for Harvey and Barbara Hill will be held on Thursday, December 8, 2022 from 4:00 until 6:00 pm at the Hamilton Eagles Lodge.  Harvey passed away Nov. 10, 2022 and Barbara passed away Oct. 17, 2021.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Nov 7, 2022

Gene Francis Huckstadt

3/15/37 – 11/7/22

Gene Huckstadt, 85, of Hamilton passed into the loving arms of his Lord Monday, November 7, 2022, at St. Patrick Hospital/ Heart Institute in Missoula.

Gene was born to Otto Caleson and Velma Ruth (McKenzie) Huckstadt in Costa Mesa, California. He spent his youth in the San...

Nov 5, 2022

RONALD CLIVE CURDY

September 12, 1937 – November 4, 2022

HAMILTON - Ronald “Ron” Clive Curdy, 85, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away in his home November 4, 2022. Ron was born September 12, 1937, to Robert “Bill” William Curdy and Mabel Emma Camp Curdy in Livingston, Montana. He was the second of three siblings having...

Nov 5, 2022

HAMILTON - Frank J. Jenning, 97, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Bee Hive Homes in Hamilton.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the Daly-Leach Chapel Community Room followed by full Military Honors and a reception.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Oct 28, 2022

Mildred L. Taylor-Williams passed away peacefully Friday October 28, 2022 at her residence at the Remington surrounded by loved ones.

She was born Mildred Louise Henry on August 24, 1924 in Musselshell Montana to William and Gladys Henry. Her early years were spent on the family ranch. Then the family moved to Sandpoint Idaho where her father...

Oct 28, 2022

Pastor Patrick M. Brower, 65 of Victor passed away Friday, October 28th, 2022 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula surrounded by his family.

He was born Sept. 2nd, 1957 in Chester, Pennsylvania to the late Elwood and Catherine Brower. Patrick was raised in Chester with his two older brothers, Micheal (Mike) and Elwood Jr (Woody). He graduated...

Oct 28, 2022

VICTOR - James “Jim” Lisle Jewell, of Victor passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus on 10-28-22 at St. Patrick hospital in Missoula, MT with his family by his side.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and sports.  Particularly his Denver Broncos, Nebraska Cornhuskers, and Boston Red Sox.  Dad loved his grandchildren and would bake his chocolate...

Oct 27, 2022

HAMILTON - Katherine Quillian Solberg, 75, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at the family home. She was born June 7, 1947, in Delaware, Ohio, the daughter of the late William F. Quillian, Jr. and Margaret Weigle Quillian.

In 1952, Kathy moved to Lynchburg, Virginia, where her father served as President of...

Oct 26, 2022

HAMILTON - Thomas “Tom” Jerome Rupiper, 71, passed away peacefully at home on October 26, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He gave cancer a valiant fight and kept a positive attitude throughout the 18-month ordeal.

Tom was born in 1950, growing up in Yankton, SD. High school brought him to Sioux Falls, SD where he attended...

Oct 24, 2022

HAMILTON - RaeAnn Dorgan Valdez of Hamilton, Montana, died at 69 years of age on October 24, 2022, of a sudden cardiac event in her home.  RaeAnn was born at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital to Jerome “Bud” and Lucille “Lucy” Dorgan on July 14, 1953.  She was the 4th of 7 siblings and had many stories about their station...

Oct 24, 2022

HAMLITON - Isabel B. Lamar, age 88 of Hamilton, passed away, Monday, October 24, 2022. Arrangements are under the care of Daly-Leach Chapel.

Oct 24, 2022

June LaRee Jessop, 85, was accompanied by close to one hundred loved ones when she peacefully passed away after midnight on October 24th, 2022. June was born, December 1st, 1936 in Sparks, Nevada to Theodore Weidow and Virginia Bertelson. June described her early years as humble and frugal. She felt a connection to music and nature, spending time in...

Oct 23, 2022

VICTOR - Leanna “Lee” S. Jewell (Fryberger), of Victor, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus on October 23, 2022, at home in Victor with her family by her side.  She loved going to the mountains to pick huckleberries, crochet hats for Christmas gift boxes, and bake multiple types of cookies, cakes, and doughnuts. She...

Oct 22, 2022

STEVENSVILLE - William A. Lutz, 55, of Stevensville passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at his home.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Oct 17, 2022

HAMILTON - Francis Alexander Langevin Jr. passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. Frank, as he was known to his acquaintances, and Dad to his daughters, was welcomed into this world by his parents, Henrietta “Nora” and Frank O Langevin Sr., on January 4, 1928, in Butte Montana.

As a child, Dad delivered newspapers for the Montana Standard...

Oct 15, 2022

Donald Martin "Marty" Fullerton

9-14-50 to 10-15-22

Born in Hamilton, Marty had no desire to ever leave the Bitterroot mountains of Montana. The reviews are in:

•      Devoted in his love of his God Jehovah.

•      Dearly beloved and adoring husband to Gianni.

•      Best Dad EVER to Ben,...

Oct 15, 2022

STEVENSVILLE - It is with heavy hearts that we announce our loved one, Ricky Lee Kuhnhenn, left this world on October 15, 2022; just weeks before his 64th birthday. He was born October 30, 1958, to Delores (Anfinson) and Merlyn Kuhnhenn at St Joseph's Hospital in Minot ND.

Rick married Diana Beeter at a young age. Together...

Oct 10, 2022

Larry C. Johnson – Born November 23, 1940, in rural Furnas County, Nebraska. Parents – Chester and Grace Johnson. Larry attended Beaver City schools, then went to and graduated from Kearney College in Kearney, Nebraska.

Larry moved to Denver, Colorado, where he met and married Alberta Powers on November 7, 1964. Their first son, Travis, was born...