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Willis C. Palmer

Willis C. Palmer

Apr 22, 2025

CONNER - Willis C. Palmer of Conner, Mt went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 22, 2025. Willis was a loving husband to Cathy Palmer for over 55 years.  He had a passion for life and adventure which he shared and taught to his family, including his wife, Cathy; daughter, Lynn; son-in-law, Bryan, brothers, Jim and...

J. Henry Badt, Jr.

J. Henry Badt, Jr.

Apr 21, 2025

HAMILTON - Sadly, we announce the passing of J. (Junior) Henry Badt on Monday, April 21, 2025, with family present at home.  He passed after a long struggle with Parkinsons.

Henry was born at the family home in Culbertson, MT, June 6, 1933.  He was born the 7th of 8 children and last surviving child at the...

David Darr Agner Ii

David Darr Agner Ii

Apr 20, 2025

HAMILTON - David Darr Agner II, 76, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home of natural causes.  A family celebration will be held at a later date.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Mark Palmer Mathison

Mark Palmer Mathison

Apr 20, 2025

Mark Palmer Mathison, 68 of Hamilton passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at his home in Hamilton.

“HE DID IT HIS WAY”

Mark Palmer Mathison

Born April 1, 1957 to Bob and Marje Mathison, brother to Marshall and Susan.

Graduated from High School in Colorado, but he did it his way!...

Ed Hopewell Jr.

Ed Hopewell Jr.

Apr 19, 2025

Harold Edward Hopewell Jr. was born December 26, 1937 and passed away April 19, 2025 at his home.  He was 87.

H. Edward Hopewell Jr. was born on December 26, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, to H. Edward Sr and Virginia (Thornton) Hopewell. He was the oldest of five boys.   Fondly known as Eddie, he graduated from Havre...

Elek Imre Nagy

Elek Imre Nagy

Apr 19, 2025

Elek Imre Nagy, 87 of Corvallis passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at the Arron Care Home in Corvallis.

At his request, no formal services will be held.

Any contributions on Elek's behalf can be made to the Arron Care Home, 777 Oil Well Rd., Corvallis, MT 59828

Aron Paul Andersen

Aron Paul Andersen

Apr 18, 2025

HAMILTON - Aron Paul Andersen passed away on April 18, 2025, in Hamilton, Montana. He was 81 years old. Born on March 30, 1944, in Glendale, California, raised in Pasadena, Aron lived a full and meaningful life. A smart and dedicated businessman, Aron owned and operated a successful trash company for many years, earning the respect and friendship of...

Seldon Hayes

Seldon Hayes

Apr 18, 2025

DARBY - Seldon Hayes, 86, of Darby passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025, from nautral causes at Discovery Care Centre. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Nathaniel Andrew Gray, Sr.

Nathaniel Andrew Gray, Sr.

Apr 16, 2025

Nathaniel Andrew Gray Sr. 53 of Darby passed away at 1:35 p.m. April 16, 2025 while in Hospice care at The Living Centre in Stevensville.

Nathan was born August 7, 1971 in Farrell, PA to Teena Charlene Oakes and Arthur E. Gray III.  Nathan grew up in Hartford, OH until he decided to come to Montana in...

Othel Lee Newman

Othel Lee Newman

Apr 15, 2025

CORVALLIS - Othel Lee Newman, 78, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home of natural causes.  No formal services will be held at this time.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Cesario Amezcua-Garcia

Cesario Amezcua-Garcia

Apr 14, 2025

HAMILTON - Cesario Amezcua-Garcia, 64, of Hamilton passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Callie Ann Woodhouse

Callie Ann Woodhouse

Apr 14, 2025

Callie Ann Woodhouse, 40 of Hamilton was born November 18, 1984 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital to loving parents Alan and Patty Woodhouse.

She was reunited with her father on April 14, 2025.

No public services will be held.

Rose Alberta Blond

Rose Alberta Blond

Apr 11, 2025

Hamilton - Rose Blond, a spirited and loving soul, passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 61. Born in Seattle, WA, to Joseph and Betty Blond, Rose moved to Kalispell, Montana, with her family at the age of 16. In December 1986, she settled in the Bitterroot Valley with Ravalli Services Corporation, where she lived out...

Samuel James Eric Fleming

Samuel James Eric Fleming

Apr 11, 2025

HAMILTON - Samuel James Eric Fleming was born March 5th, 1992, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Chrystle Fleming. He was the oldest, and his one sister, Ashia. He came from a large extended family and grew up with many friends. His family lived in small towns in Missouri over the years. Then in 2008 the Flemings came...

Keith "Buck" Thomas Kreitter Jr.

Keith "Buck" Thomas Kreitter Jr.

Apr 5, 2025

HAMILTON - Keith "Buck" Thomas Kreitter, Jr., age 59, passed away from natural causes at his home in Hamilton, Montana, on April 5, 2025.

Buck was born in Fresno, California, to Barbara Smither and Keith Kreitter. He graduated from Mariposa County High School in 1983 and began a life full of hard work, creativity, and service to...

Marsha Jean Burke

Marsha Jean Burke

Apr 5, 2025

STEVENSVILLE - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marsha Jean Burke, a mother, grandmother, and friend. Marsha passed away peacefully near her hometown on April 5, 2025, after a long battle with complex and chronic illnesses. Marsha was born in Missoula, MT on May 21, 1963. As a young mother, she was full of...

Gary Silva

Gary Silva

Apr 4, 2025

Gary Silva, 74 of Darby passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home in Darby.

No public services are scheduled.  A full obituary will be posted.

Laura Inez Running Instness

Laura Inez Running Instness

Apr 4, 2025

HAMILTON – Laura Inez Running Instness, 102, left her earthly home to join other loved ones in her Heavenly home on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Emma Melissa Schad Baker; her husbands, L. Willard Running and Lyle J. Instness; her siblings, Earl Baker, Kenneth Baker, Eunice Johnson,...

James R. Ellis, Jr.

James R. Ellis, Jr.

Apr 1, 2025

James Russell Ellis, Jr. passed away in Corvallis, Montana at the age of 94. James, or "Jim" as he was known as by most, was born on September 14, 1930, to James Russell and Muriel E. Ellis, in Van Hook, North Dakota.

In 1936, during the Great Depression, the family moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where they...

Dorothy Mae Berry

Dorothy Mae Berry

Apr 1, 2025

HAMILTON -

Dorothy Mae Berry, 85, of Hamilton passed away of natural causes Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at The Hamilton Assisted Living and Memory Care. Dorothy was born March 24, 1940, in Lewistown, Montana to Frank and Mary (Tucek) Cecrle.

Dorothy was raised on the family farm south of Kolin, Montana with her brothers and...

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