Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Margaret Moore Zinkowich

Margaret Moore Zinkowich

Mar 25, 2022

VICTOR – Margaret “Maggie” Moore Zinkowich, age 77 of Victor, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022, in the comforts of her home and loving family at her side. She was courageous in her very short battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

Maggie was born December 30, 1944, to Norman Forrester and Hazel (McIntosh) Moore at Wright Patterson Air...

Violet Louise Freeman

Violet Louise Freeman

Mar 22, 2022

HAMILTON - Violet Louise Freeman, 95 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family.  She was born August 27, 1926, in Winger, Minnesota, the daughter of the late, Walter Neil and Nellie Gertrude (Olsen) Sorvig.

Violet was preceded in death by her parents; husband, A..L. Freeman; brother, Milton; her oldest son, Rick, and daughter...

Anthony Robert Sappington

Anthony Robert Sappington

Mar 21, 2022

HAMILTON - Anthony Robert Sappington, 71, passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022. He was born March 10, 1951, in South Bend, Indiana, to Bernedette and Anthony Sappington.

After graduating high school, he went to college for a bit before settling on a career of many small jobs -the most notable jobs being security, boxing, lifeguard, modeling,...

Lewis Renner Hopewell

Lewis Renner Hopewell

Mar 21, 2022

HAMILTON - Lewis R. Hopewell, age 64 of Hamilton, formerly of Havre, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, peacefully in his home. Arrangements are under the care of Daly-Leach Chapel.

Barbara Eloise Harrison

Barbara Eloise Harrison

Mar 20, 2022

Barbara Eloise Harrison, age 82 of Corvallis, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, in the comforts of her own home and loving family by her side. Barbara was born August 6, 1939, to Otis and Helen (Wilson) Chamberlain, in Tacoma, Washington. She grew up there and graduated from Stadium High School. She met the love of her life, Clyde...

Irene Gingerich Brown

Irene Gingerich Brown

Mar 19, 2022

Irene Gingerich Brown

May 19, 1935 – March 19, 2022

Irene Brown, 86 of Darby, MT passed away peacefully on March 19, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.  There will be a gathering to celebrate Irene on Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. at Irene’s home in Darby.

Irene...

George Washington Glasser

George Washington Glasser

Mar 17, 2022

HAMILTON - George Washington Glasser, 89 of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 in the comfort of his home, with his family at his side. Arrangements are under the care of Daly-Leach Chapel.

Nancy "June" Kamps

Nancy "June" Kamps

Mar 17, 2022

Nancy “June” Waldemar Kamps

November 29. 1928 – March 17, 2022

HAMILTON - Nancy “June” Waldemar Kamps, 93, of Hamilton, MT, passed away March 17, 2022.  June was born November 29, 1928, to Leonard Franklin and Estella (Dickson) Waldemar at Old Tash Ranch, in Grasshopper Valley, close to Bannack.

She received her elementary...

Rosemary Ruby Christal

Rosemary Ruby Christal

Mar 17, 2022

Rosemary Ruby Christal, 97 of Darby passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at the BeeHive Homes in Hamilton.

A celebration of life service will be announced for later this summer.

Richard Kazuyoshi Urata

Richard Kazuyoshi Urata

Mar 16, 2022

HAMILTON - Richard K. Urata, 79 of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at St. Patrick's Hospital, in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of Daly-Leach Chapel.

Robert  "Bob" Earl York

Robert "Bob" Earl York

Mar 15, 2022

Hamilton - Robert "Bob" E. York, 76 of Hamilton, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022, peacefully at his home. Arrangements are under the care of Daly-Leach Funeral Home.

William Allen Baldwin Ii

William Allen Baldwin Ii

Mar 12, 2022

HAMILTON – William Allen Baldwin II, age 62, peacefully passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022, in his home. Kind-hearted Bill was born in Everett, Washington, to his proud parents William A Baldwin, Sr., and Patricia N. Hoag. Bill spent most of his life in Tacoma and Lakewood, Washington, until May of 2021, when he moved to Hamilton, Montana.

...

Josie Meuchel Swanson

Josie Meuchel Swanson

Mar 12, 2022

CORVALLIS - On Saturday, March 12, 2022, Josie Meuchel Swanson passed away at her home in Corvallis.

Josie was born to Vince and Thecla Meuchel on February 21, 1948, in Hamilton, Montana. She was number 8 out of a family of 12 siblings. The Meuchel’s were originally from North Dakota and moved to the Bitterroot to escape...

Dr. Robert A. Eastwood

Dr. Robert A. Eastwood

Mar 11, 2022

Robert A. Eastwood, M.D., 84 , passed away at his home south of Darby, March 11, 2022. After a brief stay at Bitterroot Health-Daly Hospital, he went home with support from Bitterroot Health Hospice.  He was surrounded by his wife and 3 children at his death. Dr. Eastwood was raised in Fairfield, MT and graduated from Fairfield High School...

David Lloyd Jackman

David Lloyd Jackman

Mar 11, 2022

HAMILTON - David Lloyd Jackman was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Lloyd Leslie and Ethel Broberg Jackman, on July 30, 1942, and passed on March 11, 2022, in Hamilton, Montana after a short battle with cancer.

David was a remarkable man, with a dry sense of humor that could catch you off guard if you were watching...

Gary Michael Williams

Gary Michael Williams

Mar 10, 2022

DARBY - Gary M. Williams, age 78 of Darby passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Gary was born on December 31, 1943 in Santa Barbara, California to Thomas L. Williams and Kathleen D. (Dearing) Williams.

He grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley in where he was a member of FFA while attending Santa Ynez...

Joan Marie Silva

Joan Marie Silva

Mar 9, 2022

DARBY - Joan Marie Silva, 83, of Darby passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at her home of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Krystal Falynn Fletcher

Krystal Falynn Fletcher

Mar 8, 2022

Krystal Falynn Fletcher, 39 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her home.

Krystal was born June 11, 1982 in Arcata California to Ragan Converse and Lural Randy Fletcher.

She is survived by her loving husband, Kevin Cole; parents, Ragan Converse and Randy Fletcher; son, Josiah Hauth; brother, Blake Fletcher; sister, Cassidy Philbrook;...

William "Bill" Beckman

William "Bill" Beckman

Mar 7, 2022

William “Bill” Beckman was born December 11, 1946 and passed away March 7, 2022.

He was a Vietnam Veteran and President of the local Vietnam Veterans Association Chapter (VVA).

He leaves behind his wife Donna Beckman; daughter, LaDonna (Jim) Harkins; sons, Ron (Jessica) Beckman and Shawn (Janet) Beckman; 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

...

Mary Dougherty Alexander

Mary Dougherty Alexander

Mar 6, 2022

FRENCHTOWN - Mary Dougherty Alexander, age 92 of Frenchtown, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022 at her home of natural causes.

Mary Dougherty Alexander was born in Wolf Point, Montana on July 2, 1929, and died March 6, 2022, at home in Frenchtown. She was the daughter of Joseph and Kathryn McAleer Dougherty and the younger sister...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.