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Pauline Teresa (Ambrose) Lovitt
Apr 25, 2022
HAMILTON – Pauline Teresa (Ambrose) Lovitt, 81 of Hamilton, passed away Monday afternoon at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital with family at her side. Pauline was born November 25, 1940, to Samuel and Sylvia (Pacheco-Santos) Ambrose, in Paia (Maui), Hawaii. She grew up in Hawaii and graduated from Maui High School, Class of 1959.
In July of 1959,...
Jimmy Ross Plettenberg
Apr 25, 2022
HAMILTON - Jimmy Ross Plettenberg, age 76 of Hamilton, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, in the comforts of his home. A full obituary is to come soon.
Louie Zirbel
Apr 24, 2022
Louie Zirbel 62 yrs. old passed away in Panama City, Florida on April 24th, 2022. He was born to Jerry and Phyllis Zirbel on December 31, 1959. Since being born on New Year's Eve we think that’s why he always loved a good party!
Louie graduated from Hamilton High school in 1978 and attended the University of...
Helen Jean Mckillop
Apr 16, 2022
HAMILTON - Helen Jean McKillop was born August 21, 1930, on the family ranch in Hamilton, Montana, to Hugh & Mary McKillop. She passed away April 16, 2022. Helen graduated from Corvallis High School in 1948 and, soon after, began her entire working career at Citizens State Bank (First Security Bank).
Helen in survived by her sister...
Glory Gayle (Grazier) Corbett
Apr 15, 2022
Glory Gayle Corbett passed away Good Friday, April 15, 2022, and proceeded to dance her way to the light of heaven where she was surely met by her beloved dog Smoky, parents and those she loved that went before her. She was born in Livingston Montana to Alida and Glen Grazier. Her younger years were spent in Montana where...
Nita L. Touse
Apr 14, 2022
HAMILTON - Nita L. Touse, 87, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 2:00 pm at the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Linda Ann Hawkinson
Apr 12, 2022
HELENA formerly of Hamilton - Linda Ann Hawkinson (57), of Hamilton, MT was called home to Heaven on April 12, 2022, from complications of long-term illness.
Linda Ann Miksch was born in Helena, MT on March 6,1965 to James and Lorelei (Wheatley) Miksch. Linda was second oldest of four girls. Her fondest childhood memories were spent with...
Gary Dean Mason
Apr 11, 2022
On April 11th the lord called Gary Mason to try a new fishing lure that was guaranteed to catch a fish with every cast.
Gary was born in Rexburg Idaho on November 2, 1939 to Frank and Lois (Huff) Mason. The family moved to Lodge Grass Montana to raise bees, and collect honey.  Gary helped his dad...
Michael Scott Moline
Apr 11, 2022
DARBY - Michael Scott Moline, 55, of Darby passed away Monday, April 11, 2022 at his home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Dolores Jean Stock
Apr 9, 2022
Dolores Parent Stock
“Snowbird,” by Anne Murray was a favorite song of Dolores Jean Parent Stock. Beautiful flowers were her favorite thing. Gathering firewood and just being in “the great outdoors” was a most favorite pastime. Born March 23, 1935, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, to Henry & Jessie Garnick Parent. She moved with her family to Las Vegas,...
Robert "Bob" Samuel Bailey
Apr 8, 2022
HAMILTON – On April 8, 2022, Robert “Bob” Samuel Bailey was called to his heavenly home after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born in 1946, he moved to Hamilton in 1956 with his family where he spent his youth with his dad and his brother Jim in the great outdoors. After graduating from Hamiton High...
Robert "Bob" V. Fickett
Apr 4, 2022
It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert V. Fickett, 81, of Hamilton, MT. He passed away quietly at home surrounded by family on Monday, April 4, 2022. He was dispatched to heaven to fight the fires of hell.
Bob was born March 30, 1941, in Los Angeles, Ca....
Joan (Wester) Pickard
Apr 2, 2022
HAMILTON - Joan W. Pickard, 94 of Hamilton, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022 at Discovery Care Centre. Arrangements are under the care of Daly-Leach Chapel.
Nicole (Strawn) Meuchel
Apr 1, 2022
HAMILTON - Nicole Strawn Meuchel of Hamilton, Montana, passed away on April 1, 2022, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with colon cancer. She was born on August 27, 1981, to Robert and Mary Jean Strawn in Logan, Utah. Nicole was raised in Providence, Utah and graduated from Mountain Crest High School, in 1999.
Nicole attended college in Alaska,...
Mary Violet Fernen
Mar 31, 2022
Mary Violet Chastain
Mary passed at her daughter’s home in Bridger, Montana peacefully with her family by her side.
Mary was many things through her life. She was a police officer, Navy nurse, Restaurant owner, Truck driver, Security guard, she worked on a Christmas tree farm, Mary had a love for life and her church....
Wayne Drake
Mar 31, 2022
Wayne Drake
March 31, 2022
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
No formal services will be held.
Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Kent Charles Stenzel
Mar 29, 2022
Kent Charles Stenzel, 74, of Hamilton MT passed away March 29, 2022, at West Hills Asst Living in Hamilton MT. Kent and his twin sister Kathy were born on July 19, 1947 in North Tonawanda New York to late Carl and Erna Stenzel. Kent got his Master of Divinity at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri, where he met...
Daniel "Alex" Bartl
Mar 29, 2022
HAMILTON – Daniel “Alex” Bartl, age 20 of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at St. Patrick Hospital, in Missoula, due to a tragic accident. Alex was born, August 23, 2001, to Daniel and Carol Bartl, in Maryville, Tennessee. Alex enjoyed playing golf in his spare time. He loved his parents, brothers, and his girlfriend & soulmate, Aly,...
Joseph Edward Stravens
Mar 28, 2022
CORVALLIS - Joseph Stravens, age 21 of Corvallis, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022. It is with profound sorrow and broken hearts that we say, See you later, to Joseph Edward Stravens. “Joe” to his friends, and “Joey” to those of us that loved him the most, was born November 20, 2000, and taken from us, way too soon,...
Ann Freed Sheppard
Mar 28, 2022
HAMILTON - Ann F. Sheppard, age 65 of Hamilton, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, in the comfort of her home with family at her side. Arrangements are under the care of Daly-Leach Chapel.
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