James "Jim" R. Steele
Mar 14, 2026
James Rodney "Jim" Steele, 63 of Hamilton passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home in Hamilton.
Jim was a carpenter and very active with bowling and golf leagues in Hamilton. He will be missed.
No public services are scheduled.
Dr. James "Jim" Hansen
Mar 12, 2026
Dr. James "Jim" Hansen, 83 of Hamilton passed away March 12, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Private burial services will take place. No public services are planned at this time.
Scott Lee Little
Mar 9, 2026
HAMILTON - Scott Lee Little, 60, of Hamilton passed away Monday, March 9, 2026 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula following a brief illness. Services will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00 pm at the Daly-Leach Chapel. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl in 2018. He is survived by his mother, Joan Little of Hamilton;...
Betty Ann Johnson
Mar 7, 2026
Betty Hendricksen Johnson passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, at her home in Hamilton, surrounded by her devoted and loving family.
Born July 23, 1939, in Charlo, MT, to James and Coryl Foy Hendricksen, Betty was the second of four beautiful daughters. She attended Charlo public schools and graduated from high school in 1957. That fall, Betty entered St. Patrick’s...
Clifford M. "Cliff" Gilstad
Mar 5, 2026
CORVALLIS - Clifford M. "Cliff" Gilstad, 66, of Corvallis passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at The Living Centre in Stevensville of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Dennis R. Lindquist
Mar 5, 2026
HAMILTON - Dennis R. Lindquist, 79, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at his home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Marilyn Jean Bonner
Feb 28, 2026
CORVALLIS - Marilyn Jean Bonner, 73, of Corvallis passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her home due to natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Ellen Worth
Feb 28, 2026
HAMILTON - Ellen Worth, 80, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026 at her home of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Mary Eva Baecht
Feb 24, 2026
Mary E. Baecht, 75 of Hamilton passed away Tueday, February 24, 2026 at the Hope Hospice Center in Missoula.
Private burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery with a Memorial Gathering to be announced.
A full obituary will be posted.
Michael John Steele
Feb 24, 2026
DARBY - Michael J. "Mike" Steele, 69, of Darby passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home of natural causes. Services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Anita Fierra Duncan
Feb 23, 2026
Anita Duncan, 84, of Hamilton Montana, passed away on February 23, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.
Throughout her life, she was a real help and encouragement to so many as they dealt with their struggles in life. She showed them genuine care, warmth, kindness, guidance and loving care, with a lot of humor sprinkled in. It...
Delores J. Ensley
Feb 23, 2026
Delores J. Ensley
Born DeLoris Joanne Shook on September 18,1931 to Jesse Ernest Shook and Dorothy Belle (Cumley) Chambers. She was the 3rd baby born in the old Marcus Daly Hospital not long after it was built.
One of her first loves was music. Beginning at the age of 3 years old, she would perform on Friday and Saturday night dances where...
Margaret Loveland
Feb 22, 2026
Margie Loveland was born November 30, 1941, in her grandparents’ living room in Cave Creek, Arkansas (Mt. Judea), and passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by her family.
As the oldest of nine children, she helped raise her siblings. Together, they spent their childhood following the seasons of harvest from Alabama to California with their family, picking everything from...
Emmelyn Grace Lindquist
Feb 22, 2026
Emmelyn Grace Lindquist, age 7 months, passed peacefully on February 22, 2026, surrounded by love.
Though her time on earth was brief, Emmelyn’s life was filled with profound meaning. In her seven months, she brought light, joy, and an immeasurable depth of love to all who knew her. Her presence and grace will forever be etched into the hearts of her...
Matthew James Kelley
Feb 22, 2026
Matthew J. Kelley, 32, left us far too soon on February 22nd 2026.
Matthew had a kind heart, ready smile and an infectious laugh that touched so many lives in his short lifetime, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Mt on March 29 at 12:00 noon...
Ernest Irving Palin
Feb 22, 2026
HAMILTON - Ernest Irving Palin of Hamilton passed away peacefully February 22, 2026, at the family home that he and his wife built together in the early 60’s with his loving wife of 64 years by his side. Ernie was 88 years old.
Ernie was born October 15, 1937, in Hamilton, MT, graduating from Hamilton High School in 1956. After High...
Linda L. Bush
Feb 20, 2026
Linda L. (Lord) Bush, 77, of Corvallis went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, February, 20, 2026 at her home; surrounded by her family. She was full of thanksgiving for her life here on earth, but was more than ready to be reunited with her husband, family and friends that had gone before. She...
Dianne Carol Huhtanen
Feb 19, 2026
Dianne Carol (Popham) Huhtanen
Dianne was born in Hamilton, MT on August 20, 1946. She attended Corvallis public schools for twelve years and graduated as the Class Valedictorian in 1964. During High School she worked for the Corvallis Experiment Station where she utilized her farming and tractor driving skills, and then also at the Rocky Mountain Laboratory. After graduation she attended...
Edna N. Nasca
Feb 18, 2026
A Celebration of Life will be held for Edna Nasca at 11:30 on July 11, 2026, at Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Montana.
Edna Neoma Stoumbaugh Nasca went quietly and peacefully into God’s arms in the early hours of February 18, 2026.
Edna was born February 11, 1959, in Coeur d Alene, Idaho to Ray and Grace (Walker) Stoumbaugh. The family lived in...
Nellie O. "Stenie" Sparks
Feb 18, 2026
HAMILTON - Nellie O. "Stenie" Sparks, 89, of Hamilton, formerly of Livingston, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her son's home in Hamilton. Memorial services are pending and will be announced. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chpael.
