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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...

Darvin Jacob Thomason

Darvin Jacob Thomason

Oct 25, 2021

VICTOR - We are immensely saddened to announce that our beloved Darvin Jacob Thomason passed away on October 25th, 2021. Born on October 9th, 2005 in Hamilton, Montana, named after the late Darvin Gary Rall.

Darvin Thomason was kind, courageous, adventurous and loving from the time he was born until his passing. He enjoyed all things outdoors....

Kathleen "Kay" D. (Dearing)  Williams

Kathleen "Kay" D. (Dearing) Williams

Oct 22, 2021

Hamilton - Kathleen “Kay” (Dearing) Williams was born on December 28, 1918, in Fort Worth, Texas.  After graduation from high school, Kay moved to Goleta, California, to attend Teachers College (now UC Santa Barbara).  There she met her future husband, Thomas L. Williams. They were married in June of 1942.

Kay worked side by side with Tom...

Barbara Jean Dodson

Barbara Jean Dodson

Oct 19, 2021

VICTOR - Barbara Jean Dodson, 87, of Victor passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.  Graveside services will be held Monday, October 25, 2021 at 11:00 am at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton.  Condolences may  be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Patricia "Pat" Helen (Shoemaker)  Bates

Patricia "Pat" Helen (Shoemaker) Bates

Oct 18, 2021

Patricia (Pat) Helen Shoemaker Bates, 80, of Hamilton, Montana passed away on October 18, 2021 in the arms of her loving husband Roy after a courageous battle with rheumatoid arthritis and Parkinson’s.  Pat was born on Saint Patrick's Day, March 17, 1941, the first-born child of John Shoemaker and Ruth Barnett. Pat had two younger brothers, William and Roger...

Donald Walter Anderson

Donald Walter Anderson

Oct 16, 2021

Donald Anderson, 98, of Hamilton, MT passed away Saturday October 16th at Discovery Care Centre.

Don was born February 23, 1923 to parents Barbara and Torval Anderson on a farm in Wolbach, Nebraska. Don’s identical twin brother Dale was born first just as a neighbor came through the door. In Barbara’s own words, “Mrs. Perry laughed and...

Dale E. Fowler

Dale E. Fowler

Oct 16, 2021

Dale Eugene Fowler

June 9, 1940 – October 16, 2021

CORVALLIS – Dale was a man of deep personal faith; always knowing who was guiding his life, and now taking him home to glory.

He was our family hero, lovingly known as super dad, super grandpa and super great-grandpa.  Above all, he was...

Arthur J. Dullinger

Arthur J. Dullinger

Oct 15, 2021

HAMILTON - Arthur John Dullinger, 78, passed away Friday, October 15th, 2021, at home.  He was a retired Hamilton Businessman.

He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Dullinger; mother, Theodora Dullinger; brothers, Anthony and Edward Dullinger; and brother-in-law, Alvin Theisen.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Dianne Dullinger; daughter, Cynthia...

Irvin Wayne "Bud" Thompson

Irvin Wayne "Bud" Thompson

Oct 15, 2021

HAMILTON – Irvin Wayne “Bud” Thompson, 85, of Hamilton passed away Friday, October 15, 2021 at home.  He was born January 18, 1936 in Hamilton the son of Lester Irvin and Flora Grace Thompson.

Bud was raised and educated in Darby and graduated from Darby High School.  He was a member of the Hamilton Elks Lodge and...

Gordon Russell Smith

Gordon Russell Smith

Oct 15, 2021

HAMILTON -

Gordon Russell Smith, 81, passed away Friday October 15, 2021 at Providence St.  Patrick Hospital following a stroke on the same day. He was born May 12, 1939, in Great Falls, MT, the son of the late Adolf and Mary (Zelstra)Smith.

Gordon grew up in Kalispell, Mt. He graduated from Flathead High School...

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