Obituaries

Feb 6, 2022

HAMILTON - Ellis A. Brunner, 83, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Feb 5, 2022

HAMILTON – John Arthur Raudsep, 74 of Hamilton passed away March 4th, 2022, in Hamilton, Montana. John was born on March 7, 1947, to Arnold and Margaret Raudsep in Gillette, Wyoming. The family moved to the Bitterroot in 1957 and bought a ranch on Fred Burr Creek. John attended Victor Schools, graduating in 1966. He entered the  U.S. Navy...

Feb 5, 2022

CORVALLIS – Michael Allen Zeller, 64, of Corvallis passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at his home.

Michael was born and raised along the Southern California coast.  He has lived in the Bitterroot Valley for the past 26 years.  Michael was an avid fisherman, the best they say.

He is survived by his wife, sister...

Feb 5, 2022

HAMILTON - Roberta Y. "Bobbi" Gould, 89, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022 at her home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Feb 3, 2022

Christa Maria Heuser

Once an immigrant from her first home in Germany to her new home in the United States, Christa is once again immigrating: immigrating back to her original and final home away from this Earth and into the presence of her Savior. On February 3, 2022, Christa was met with open arms as she was...

Feb 2, 2022

HAMILTON - George W. Hoyle, age 84, after a short illness, passed away in Hamilton, Montana on February 2, 2022. George was born April 3, 1937, in Hickory, North Carolina, the only child of Robert Norris Hoyle and Grace Louvenia Anglin. He was preceded in death by his much loved and adored wife Bobbie, who died in 2017.

Jan 31, 2022

HAMILTON – Richard A. Bujok, 84, of Hamilton passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home after a lengthy illness with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was born December 12, 1937 in Roundup, MT the son of Henry and Rose Bujok.

After high school, Richard attended Western Montana College.  He married Sylvia M. Hartman on March 1, 1960...

Jan 31, 2022

HAMILTON - Kurtiss William Penman, 34, of Hamilton passed away Monday, January 31, 2022 at his home.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Jan 30, 2022

HAMILTON - Loren R. Allen, 77, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Jan 27, 2022

VICTOR - David H. Nickerson, 85, of Victor passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his home of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Jan 26, 2022

Kathy Louise Anderson

February 23, 1935 - January 26, 2022

Kathy Louise Heuschkel was born a farmer’s daughter, at home, in Bayliss, California. Along with her brother Charles and sister Janete, she enjoyed a carefree childhood growing up in the country. She was the youngest and they affectionately called her “Babe.” When she was 2...

Jan 25, 2022

MISSOULA - Daniel LeRoy McCrossin, 62, of Missoula passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his home in Missoula.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Jan 24, 2022

CORVALLIS - Douglas Duane Roberts, 78, of Corvallis passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Aaron Care Home in Corvallis. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Jan 22, 2022

HAMILTON - Donald C. Wright, 74, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Jan 21, 2022

CORVALLIS - Robert L. "Bob" Davis, 73, of Corvallis passed away Friday, January 21, 2022 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Jan 19, 2022

HELENA - Tony roped his way to the sky on January 19, 2022, in the evening surrounded by his family in his own home. Our family's goal was to keep him at home, and we are very proud that we accomplished that.

Tony Wayland was born in Hamilton, MT to Tony Wayland SR and Sarah Olive (Waylett)....

Jan 19, 2022

VICTOR - In loving memory of a father, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather, Robert Lee Stambaugh.  Bob is survived by his sons, Bob, Mike, David and Eddie; his daughters, Diane, Linda, Sharon and Carol; and his wife, Imogene.

We will always cherish the memories we had with our father and know that he is smiling down on us....

Jan 18, 2022

HAMILTON - Richard E. Marcum, 95, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Jan 16, 2022

DARBY - Randy William Smith, age 71, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed on Sunday, January 16, 2022 from a heart attack.

Randy was born in Missoula, MT on August 06, 1950 to Florence and James Smith. His early years were spent growing up in mining camps and attending one room school houses. He attended...

Jan 16, 2022

STEVENSVILLE – Charles “Chuck” L. Shulund, 88, of Stevensville went into the arms of our Heavenly Father on January 16, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. He passed peacefully at home.

Chuck was a kind and gentle soul who saw beauty in everybody. He was raised by his grandparents on Skalkaho in Hamilton where he...