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Bruce Scott King

Bruce Scott King

Nov 18, 2021

HAMILTON - Bruce Scott King was the best of men. On November 18, 2021, he quietly and painlessly slipped from this life into the presence of God. He was born to Henrietta and Willard King in Milwaukee, WI on November 11, 1928.

His early upbringing during the Great Depression taught him the importance of appreciating the simple...

Stephen D. Eslinger

Stephen D. Eslinger

Nov 18, 2021

CORVALLIS – Stephen D. Eslinger earned his wings November 18, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.  He was born July 10, 1958 in Ottumwa, IA and raised in Montana.

In 1976, Steve moved to Wisconsin where he met the love of his life, Wendy Griese, in 1977.  Together they moved to Anchorage, AK with their first...

Deanna J. Jones

Deanna J. Jones

Nov 18, 2021

Deanna J. Jones, 82 of Lolo passed away Thursday, November 18, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

She was born April 21, 1939 in Watford, North Dakota, the daughter of the late Merle and Edith Mason.

Deanna was raised mostly in Cody, Wyoming.  She met her husband to be her senior year of high...

James Zachary "Zach" Cheetham

James Zachary "Zach" Cheetham

Nov 17, 2021

HAMILTON - It is heartbreaking to announce James Zachary Cheetham passed away on November 17, 2021, surrounded by his loved ones in Salt Lake.  Zach was a fighter, but God had other plans for him.

Born the 26th of July 1968 in Plentywood Montana.  He grew up on the family ranch in Redstone Montana.  This is where...

Vera S. Bounds

Vera S. Bounds

Nov 17, 2021

HAMILTON - Vera S. Bounds, 77, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at her home.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Yvonne Marie Delao

Yvonne Marie Delao

Nov 16, 2021

HAMILTON - Yvonne Marie Delao, 82, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at her home of natural causes. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Earl James Ellingson

Earl James Ellingson

Nov 15, 2021

HAMILTON - Earl James “Jim” Ellingson Jr. passed away on Nov. 15, 2021, in Hamilton, MT at the age of 89.  Jim was born in Decorah, Iowa, on Feb. 12, 1932, to Earl Ellingson and Elsie (Nesset) Ellingson.  His father died before Jim was born and his mother later married his stepfather, Milford Quam.

Jim enlisted in...

Jackie Few

Jackie Few

Nov 7, 2021

HAMILTON - Jackie Few, 80, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Gertrude Emma "Gertie" Unruh

Gertrude Emma "Gertie" Unruh

Nov 7, 2021

VICTOR - Gertrude Emma Unruh was born August 22, 1926, in New Salem, North Dakota, to John and Katie Winckler. While at home in her bed, she was taken to her Heavenly home in the arms of Jesus on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at 11:59 P.M. According to God's divine plan, she was taken on the same day (November...

Barbara Marlene (Hupfer)  Stevens

Barbara Marlene (Hupfer) Stevens

Nov 6, 2021

Barbara Marlene Hupfer Stevens passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 6, 2021 at her home in Coeur d’Alene, ID at the age of 85.  She was born October 7, 1936 in Hamilton, MT to Simon and Hermine Hupfer.  She was raised on the family ranch in Victor, MT and attended grade and middle school in Victor.  The family moved...

Leo Francis Barnett

Leo Francis Barnett

Nov 6, 2021

Leo Francis Barnett courageously left this world on November 6, 2021. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with strength and dignity.  Leo was born on October 24, 1934 to Elmer Barnett and Mary Carey-Barnett in Anaconda, Montana.  He attended school in Anaconda and graduated from Anaconda High School in...

Mark "Sparky" Arthur Lehr

Mark "Sparky" Arthur Lehr

Nov 3, 2021

HAMILTON – Mark A. “Sparky” Lehr, 61, of Hamilton passed away peacefully at home surrounded by love on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.  He was born June 29, 1960, in York, PA the son of Richard and Nina Lehr.

Sparky was raised and educated in Pennsylvania until the passing of his mother, at which time his dad moved...

Carl Alexander Bolick, Jr.

Carl Alexander Bolick, Jr.

Nov 2, 2021

CORVALLIS - Carl Alexander Bolick, Jr 80, of Corvallis passed away at home surrounded by family, Tuesday November 2. 2021, after fighting a courageous battle against pancreatic cancer. He was born February 2, 1941, to Mary Rebich Bolick and Carl A Bolick, Sr, and grew up in Dillon, MT.

He attended Beaverhead County High School and went...

Elizabeth Anne Norbury

Elizabeth Anne Norbury

Nov 1, 2021

Elizabeth “Liz” Norbury of Laurel, Montana Passed away Monday November 1st, 2021, At Laurel Health and Rehab. Longtime resident of Hamilton. Liz was Born June 29th, 1942, in Portland, Oregon.

Liz was Family Oriented, she loved her husband Bill of 58 years, before he was laid to rest in Sept of 2016. When Liz was younger you...

Gary Lynn Christopherson

Gary Lynn Christopherson

Oct 30, 2021

Gary Lynn Christopherson, 76, of Darby Montana, passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his home. He was born on October 13, 1945, in Seattle, Washington, to Lynn and Vera (Weeks) Christopherson.

Gary was raised on a ranch in Darby, Montana, with his sister, Linda. He graduated from Darby High School, in 1964, and then attended National...

Marion Louise Vinal

Marion Louise Vinal

Oct 28, 2021

Marion Louise Poitras Vinal, 86 of Darby passed away Thursday at her home in Darby.

A celebration of Marion's life will be announced at a later date.  A full obituary will be posted.

Donna Lou Sutherland-Copeland

Donna Lou Sutherland-Copeland

Oct 25, 2021

Donna Lou Sutherland Copeland

March 19, 1933-October 25, 2021

CORVALLIS - Donna was born March 19, 1933 and passed peacefully in her sleep on October 25, 2021. She was 88. Donna was born at Marcus Daly in Hamilton, MT to Joe and Ruby Sutherland and raised northeast of Corvallis on the family farm with her...

Gerri Hale

Gerri Hale

Oct 25, 2021

“Gerri” Hale of Hamilton entered into her rest Monday, October 25, 2021. Geraldine Elizabeth Hale was born July 11, 1933 in Antlers, Oklahoma.

She is survived by her husband, Sam Hale, and her four children; Lewey Hale, Rodney Hale, Connie Holt, and Carrie Carpenter and their families.

A Celebration of Life Open House will be...

Ann Colleen Anderson

Ann Colleen Anderson

Oct 25, 2021

DARBY - Ann Colleen Anderson went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Oct. 25, 2021. She passed away peacefully at home after suffering from strokes and other complications

Ann was born on March 16, 1936, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, to Dwight and Gladys Howard. In 1954, she graduated from Lower Dauphin High School...

Frances Louise Rogers

Frances Louise Rogers

Oct 25, 2021

Frances was born on July 17, 1947, in Whittier, California, to Etha Clay Quinn and Douglas James Burton. During her early childhood, she enjoyed acting, dancing, and horseback riding. In the summers, she would take the train from Los Angeles to Salt Lake City, Utah, to visit family and make trouble with her cousins, especially Lynda. She developed a...

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