Janice Marie Garfield
Nov 28, 2025
Janice Marie Garfield, 79, passed away on November 28, 2025, at her daughter's home in Ocean Shores, Washington. Her Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Montana.
Janice was born into a loving, Christian home in Los Angeles, California, in 1946. She was an ‘April Fools Baby,’ born on...
Barbara Rae Ormiston
Nov 28, 2025
HAMILTON - Barbara Rae Ormiston, 89, passed away November 28, 2025, at West Hills Assisted Living under the care of Big Sky Home Hospice. She was born July 12, 1936, in Blue Island, IL, to Henry and Arlyle Bingham. Barb grew up in Mundelein, IL, and graduated from Libertyville High School in 1953. She married Ralph Rouse, also from Mundelein,...
Michael P. "Mike" Meuchel
Nov 27, 2025
HAMILTON – It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of one of the Bitterroots finest, Michael Patrick Meuchel.
Mike was born to Vincent and Dolores Meuchel of Hamilton on June 25, 1959 and passed away November 27, 2025. He graduated from Hamilton High School in 1978.
Mike worked hard all his life as a construction worker,...
Donna Bunce Jones
Nov 27, 2025
Donna Bunce Jones, 87 of Corvallis, MT passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Beehive Homes in Hamilton, MT.
The family would like to thank Bitterroot Health Hospice for their excellent assistance as well as her long term caregiver Beth Lowitt for all of her wonderful care.
Helen Louise Gookin
Nov 26, 2025
CORVALLIS - Helen L. Gookin, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away Tuesday November 25th, 2025, doing what she had always done—working hard, staying independent, and caring for the people and things that mattered to her.
Helen was born to Adolph and Alice Bjergo as their only daughter, with two older brothers, Allen and Gerry, who both preceded her in death.
She married...
Marlene Kay Ober
Nov 23, 2025
CORVALLIS - Marlene K. Ober, 74, of Corvallis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025, in her home in Corvallis, Montana. She was born on May 21st, 1951, in Galesburg, Illinois, the daughter of Harriet Bringer and Charles Suesens.
Marlene was raised in Galesburg and graduated from Richwoods High School in 1964, where she was known for her accomplishments as...
Yvonne Hendrix
Nov 23, 2025
Yvonne Hendrix, 86, of Hamilton passed away due to natural causes on the morning of Sunday, November 23, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her family. No formal services will be held. Care is being handled by Daly-Leach Chapel.
J. Dennis Abraytis
Nov 22, 2025
HAMILTON - J. Dennis Abraytis, 89, of Hamilton, passed away at Riverside Health and Rehab in Missoula on Saturday, November 22, 2025. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Robert "Bob" Victor Leonardi
Nov 21, 2025
Robert or “Bob” Leonardi, 7 weeks older than the Great Depression, was born September 2, 1929, near Black Lane between Corvallis and Hamilton. He was of the generation that made due without. The middle child of Italian immigrants, August and Pierina Leonardi, the farm was a family effort which included the five kids, Rosie, Pete, Robert, Elinore, and Irene.
Robert graduated...
William W. Winsett
Nov 20, 2025
William Wayne Winsett, known to all as Bill, passed on November 20, 2025, at the age of 79 in Corvallis, Montana. He was born on May 18, 1946, in Los Angeles,he was raised in California and started his family there before making Montana his home for the last 47 years.
Bill was adopted at 18 months old and grew up an...
Shirley Rose Dowling
Nov 20, 2025
Our beloved, vibrant and resilient Shirley Rose Dowling passed away in her home at the age of 91 on Thursday, November 20, 2025. She was surrounded by the constant presence of her loving family and honored through the compassionate care provided by the Bitterroot Health Hospice team.
Shirley was born in Hamilton on January 18, 1934 to Rhoda Marie Ward and...
Julie Ann Swanson
Nov 19, 2025
Julie Ann (Knight) Swanson, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to all she met, passed away at the age of 73, on November 19, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. Julie was born on April 6, 1952, in Glasgow, Montana, to Ivy Leonard Knight and Mildred Rosemary (Sonsteng) Knight. Born the 2nd of four girls (1-Laura, 2-Julie, 3-Shar & 4-Doris), she cherished...
Sharleen S. Ashcraft
Nov 19, 2025
Sharleen Ashcraft, 85, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025 under the care of Hospice. Sharleen was born on June 26, 1940, in Madison, South Dakota, to the late Stanley and Wilma (Dunston) Stoneback.
Sharleen spent her younger years in Sandpoint, Idaho, and Kalispell before moving to Hot Springs, Montana, in the 8th grade, where she was a...
Truman "TJ" John Mason
Nov 18, 2025
Truman John “TJ” Mason April 23, 1946 – November 18, 2025
Truman John Mason, affectionately known as TJ, passed away at his home in Corvallis, Montana, on November 18, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with dementia. He was 79 years old.
TJ was born on April 23, 1946, in Hardin, Montana, and grew up in Crow Agency. He married Carolyn Garrod...
Florence Ann Olson
Nov 18, 2025
Florence Ann Olson
March 3, 1947 – November 18, 2025
Florence Ann (Holland) Olson, 78, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away on November 18, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1947, in Great Falls to Dan and Alleyne Holland and was raised in Simms, a community that remained an anchor throughout her life.
Florence married Dennis Olson on August 21, 1965, and together...
Mary Louise Coppock
Nov 18, 2025
DARBY - Mary Louise Coppock, 96, of Darby passed into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025 at Valley Health and Rehab in Hamilton. She was born April 15, 1929 in Pasadena, California to Charles and Ruth (Hoffman) Johnson.
Mary was raised in San Marino, CA, along with her two sisters, Ruthie and Anita. She attended Art Center...
Robert P. "Bob" Colley
Nov 16, 2025
HAMILTON - Robert P. "Bob" Colley, 73, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 of natural causes. No formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Dennis E. Lietzow
Nov 14, 2025
HAMILTON - Dennis E. Lietzow, 80, of Hamilton passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home. No Formal services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Darcie L. Hartsoch
Nov 13, 2025
CORVALLIS - Darcie L. Hartsoch, 59, of Corvallis passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Community Medical Center in Missoula. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
DeWayne Lee Smith
Nov 11, 2025
DeWayne Lee Smith was born July 27, 1933, in Hamilton Montana. He was the youngest of 6 children of George W. and Hattie (Gilbert) Smith. Dewayne’s grandparents James and Buena Vista (Shelley) Smith had emigrated to the Bitterroot Valley in 1889, settling in the Dutch Hill area west of Woodside. DeWayne was raised on his parents’ farm in the white...
