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Frances Camille (Gilmore)  Dunbar

Frances Camille (Gilmore) Dunbar

Oct 9, 2020

Frances C. (Gilmore) Dunbar passed away into the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, October 9, 2020 at her home in Corvallis, surrounded by her family and dearest friend, Lynn. She bravely fought cancer for more than 9 years.

Fran was born the youngest of four children to Donald and Elizabeth (White) Gilmore in Scobey, Montana on...

Kevin S. Campbell

Kevin S. Campbell

Oct 9, 2020

Kevin S. Campbell, 40, of Corvallis, MT passed away due to complications from cancer, October 9th, 2020 at St. Patrick Hospital.

Kevin was raised and attended school in Corvallis graduating in 1998.  He then joined the Navy and served on the USS Constellation, stationed in San Diego, for 4 years.  He married Tiphini Baecht in 2000.  Upon...

Elizabeth J. "Dolly" Kehmeier

Elizabeth J. "Dolly" Kehmeier

Oct 6, 2020

HAMILTON – Elizabeth J. “Dolly” Kehmeier, 92, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at The Remington of natural causes.  She was born January 24, 1928 in Great Falls, Mt the daughter of John Leo and Catherine Hollenbach Tabor.

Elizabeth was raised and educated in Great Falls, graduating from Great Falls High.  She then attended Montana...

Dennis J. Baldus

Dennis J. Baldus

Oct 6, 2020

HAMILTON - Dennis J. Baldus, 71, of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at his home.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Alberta Henderson

Alberta Henderson

Oct 5, 2020

HAMILTON - Alberta Henderson, 87, passed away at Beehive Homes on October 5, 2020. She was born in Tulare, South Dakota, October 20, 1932, to Lloyd and Ida Henderson. Alberta spent her early years on a farm in South Dakota and the family moved to Darby in 1934.  She graduated from Darby High School in 1950 and went to...

Judith Elaine Roberts

Judith Elaine Roberts

Oct 5, 2020

STEVENSVILLE - Judith “Judy” Elaine Roberts passed away October 5, 2020 at home with her family by her side.

Judy was born March 28, 1938 in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, to Richard and Arlene Personett Mansfield.  Along with her family, Judy moved to Montana in 1944.   She attended school in Stevensville and Victor before moving back to Minnesota...

Verna Diehl Hodgson

Verna Diehl Hodgson

Oct 4, 2020

HAMILTON - Verna Diehl Hodgson passed away at her Hamilton home on October 4, 2020.

Born on her grandparents’ farm outside Hellertown, Pennsylvania on July 30, 1926, Verna graduated from Collingswood (New Jersey) High School in 1944.  Not long after graduation she met her future husband Cal Hodgson, a young sailor, at an ice hockey game in...

Alice M. Abrahamsen

Alice M. Abrahamsen

Oct 1, 2020

Alice M. Abrahamsen, 90 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at her home in Hamilton.

A full obituary will be posted in the coming days.

Clarence S. Palin

Clarence S. Palin

Sep 30, 2020

Clarence Sylvanis Palin, 87, passed away peacefully on the morning of September 30th at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.

He was the 5th of 8 children, born July 24, 1933 in Sutherland, Nebraska to Wilbur Henry and Valma A. (Mason) Palin.

Clarence moved from Nebraska to the Bitterroot Valley with his family when he was 2...

Louise (Terri) Marion (Downing)  Parker

Louise (Terri) Marion (Downing) Parker

Sep 29, 2020

Louise Parker passed away last fall, September 29th, 2020, after several years of complications from a lifelong anemic condition.  She was born and raised in Hamilton, daughter of John and Katherine Downing.  She and her brother, Don grew up on the family ranch, enjoying horses, the fields, trips to the river, and lots of animal companions. After graduation from...

Margie Lindquist

Margie Lindquist

Sep 27, 2020

L. Margie Lindquist, 90 of Hamilton passed away Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.

Margie was born April 4, 1930 in Pocatello, Idaho to the late William and Elba Siler.  She attended Coeur d’ Alene High School prior to moving to Hamilton at age 18.  Margie married Marion Lindquist on December...

Verna Jean Burgess

Verna Jean Burgess

Sep 27, 2020

HAMILTON - Our mom, Verna Jean Burgess, 90, went to be with the Lord on September 27, 2020 in Hamilton, MT with her son and daughter by her side.  She was born September 15, 1930 in Creighton, SD to Howard & Vivian Platt.  She moved to Hamilton, MT when she was only 9 years old.  She graduated from Hamilton...

Mateo Magnia Chavez

Mateo Magnia Chavez

Sep 24, 2020

HAMILTON – Our beloved Mateo Magnia Chavez, 84, of Hamilton passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020.  He was born March 12, 1936 in Victoria, TX the son of Alfredo and Julia Chavez.

Matt had a loving personality and befriended many people in the Bitterroot Valley.  He never forgot anyone or their name. ...

Gilmer Reich

Gilmer Reich

Sep 22, 2020

Hamilton – Gilmer Reich was called home at the age of 86.  He was born May 6, 1934 to Jacob and Lydia Reich in Bismarck, ND.

Around age 2, he and his family moved to the Bitterroot Valley where his dad found work.  He joined the Army as a young man.  Following his military service, he moved...

Jean Marie (Mitchell)  Hedges

Jean Marie (Mitchell) Hedges

Sep 18, 2020

SPOKANE, WA formerly of HAMILTON - Jean Marie (Mitchell) Hedges, age 53, entered the presence of the Lord, September 18, 2020, at her home in Spokane, Washington.

Jean Marie Mitchell was born January 21, 1967, in Hamilton, Montana, to William and Karen (Barringer) Mitchell. She joined a brother, Jim, to make the family complete. She took her...

Karolynn Lee Fiman

Karolynn Lee Fiman

Sep 18, 2020

HAMILTON – Karolynn Lee Fiman (Weber), 78, of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho died Sept. 18, 2020, after a short battle with metastatic pancreatic cancer.

She was a loving wife of Gerald Frank Fiman who went to heaven 7 years ago. Kay was born and raised in Hamilton, Montana, a daughter of the late David and Helen Weber.

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Gene L. Sonterre

Gene L. Sonterre

Sep 18, 2020

Hamilton – Gene Sonterre, 77 of Hamilton passed away September 18, 2020 at his home in Hamilton.

Gene was born July 4, 1943 in Anoka, Minnesota to the late Louis and Mary Sonterre.  Gene married Sharon M. Harrier in 1967.  He worked at Honeywell in Minnesota and other odd jobs until he was hired at the maintenance...

Don Edward Turner

Don Edward Turner

Sep 17, 2020

Don Edward Turner was born May 17, 1932 in Houston, Kentucky.  He passed away September 17, 2020 at Discovery Care Centre in Hamilton, MT.

Don earned both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree from the University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ.  Upon graduation, he joined the Air Force, became a navigator and flew in the F-101 Voodoo.  In...

John F. Schulz

John F. Schulz

Sep 17, 2020

John F. Schulz, 88 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.

Visitation will be held at 9:30 a.m. September 28, 2020 at the Allen and Dahl Funeral Chapel in Palo Cedro, CA.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. September 28, 2020 at the...

Merry Jo Rall

Merry Jo Rall

Sep 16, 2020

Our loving mom, Merry Jo Rall, took her last breath on earth, and first breath in heaven on Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 at the age of 75.

Merry Jo was born in Hamilton, MT on June 26, 1945. She loved the Bitterroot Valley, the mountains, and spending time outdoors. Her family brought her great joy, and she...

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