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Marzita Mae Sundet

Marzita Mae Sundet

Apr 2, 2020

Marzita (Loomis) Sundet died peacefully in her Darby Montana home at 7:15 PM April 2, 2020 from complications associated with a stroke.

She was born during the depression in Great Falls, Montana.  She shared an impoverished childhood with 6 siblings.  She is survived by 3: Harold Dean Loomis from Deer Lodge, MT; Alta Miller from Dewey, MT;...

Todd M. Haldorson

Todd M. Haldorson

Apr 2, 2020

Audubon, MN - Todd Haldorson, 81, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2020, in hospice care at Marcus Daly Hospital in Hamilton, Montana.  He was born on October 14, 1938, the son of Olaf and Constance Haldorson.

Todd was born in Perham, Minnesota and raised in Fairview, Montana.  He spent his summers working for his Uncle Jon...

Betty Ellis Hodge

Betty Ellis Hodge

Mar 31, 2020

Betty Ellis Hodge, 91 of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.

A full obituary will be posted in the next few days.

Riley Kristine Lewis

Riley Kristine Lewis

Mar 29, 2020

Riley Kristine Lewis, 30, joined her sister in heaven on March 29, 2020, in Yuma, Arizona, after succumbing to injuries occurred during an automobile accident. She was born February 8, 1990, in Hamilton Montana.

Riley’s passion from the first time she could walk was horses. She received her first pair of boots at the age of 3...

Billie Annette Basnaw

Billie Annette Basnaw

Mar 26, 2020

HAMILTON - On Thursday, March 26, 2020, Billie Annette Basnaw, loving mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 72.  She was born February 24, 1948 in Hamilton to William and Loretta (Harrison) Smith of Darby.  Ann attended school in Darby and married Jack W. Copenhaver, together they had two children, Jackie and Guy Copenhaver.  Ann was widowed...

Theodore "Ted" Garrard

Theodore "Ted" Garrard

Mar 25, 2020

Theodore “Ted” Garrard, 91 of Victor passed away March 25, 2020 at the Marcus Daly Hospice Center in Hamilton.

Ted was born May 5, 1928 in Victor, Montana to the late John W. Garrard and Margaret C. Garrard.  He attended Victor Schools, and later joined the US Army from 1951 to 1953 and was served in the...

John "Bill" Sperry

John "Bill" Sperry

Mar 20, 2020

John “Bill” Wilmer Sperry passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, just two weeks after his 101st birthday. Bill was born on March 6, 1919, to William Van and Sadie Ann (Yotter) Sperry in Clover, Idaho.

Bill fought in WWII from 1942-1945. He was in the 4th Fighter Squadron, 52nd Fighter Group. He was the ordnance supply technician...

David J. Frank

David J. Frank

Mar 19, 2020

DARBY - David J. Frank found peace on Thursday March 19, 2020 at the age of 66.  He was born on April 11, 1953 in Cedarburg, Wisconsin to Harry and LaVerne(nee Krueger) Frank. He graduated from Cedarburg high school and worked as a mason.  He loved hunting, fishing and enjoying nature both here and in Montana where he currently...

Lyman Dee Jessop

Lyman Dee Jessop

Mar 19, 2020

Pinesdale - Lyman Dee Jessop’s first move was on October 1, 1937.

He surrendered his King in check mate on March 19, 2020.

Lyman Dee was born to Joseph Lyman Jessop and Maleta Porter in Salt Lake City. He lived the wonderful life of a poor kid in a huge family in Utah. His love...

Roger Dale Bushee

Roger Dale Bushee

Mar 18, 2020

Roger Bushee passed away peacefully on March 18, 2020 after a valiant battle with cancer.

Roger joined the army in 1968 and served in Vietnam.

He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan to William and Donna Bushee on November 14, 1947. In 1971 he married Margaret “Peggi” and together welcomed their son, William, and daughter, Rebecca....

Robert "Nick" F. Evanoff

Robert "Nick" F. Evanoff

Mar 16, 2020

Robert “Nick” Evanoff – 86 of Hamilton passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.

Nick was born July 7, 1933 in Butte, Montana to Nick and Erma Evanoff.  He was also raised by his step-dad, Alex Evanoff.  After high school Nick served in the US Navy as an Aviation Structural...

Margaret Patricia Cantrell

Margaret Patricia Cantrell

Mar 14, 2020

Margaret Patricia (Pat) Cantrell, 84, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away peacefully from congestive heart failure Saturday, March 14, 2020, surrounded by family at her daughter’s  home in Forest Grove, Oregon.  She was born April 15, 1935, in San Diego, California, the first child of Stephen Branch Haines and Margaret Jane (Cowan) Haines.

Pat’s early childhood was in...

Deloris June (Parker)  Barta

Deloris June (Parker) Barta

Mar 14, 2020

Deloris “Dee” June Barta, 73 of Hamilton passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 at her home in Hamilton.

Dee was born October 1, 1946 in Tuttle, Oklahoma to Clarence and Effie Parker.  Her step-father Jim Sculley helped raise her and She graduated from Hamilton High School.

Dee married Richard Barta on May 14, 1970.  She...

Irene Mary (Menager)  Simonsen

Irene Mary (Menager) Simonsen

Mar 14, 2020

Irene Menager Simonsen, age 91, died of natural causes on March 14, 2020, at her home in Victor, Montana.

Irene was born on August 25, 1928 in Ronan, Montana, to parents Frank and Alice Menager. Her family moved to the Bitterroot Valley when she was 5 years old.  She graduated from Victor High School.  She worked side-by-side...

Evelene (Terrell)  Berry

Evelene (Terrell) Berry

Mar 11, 2020

CORVALLIS - Evelene Berry, age 73, of Corvallis passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020.  Evelene was born in Hamilton, Alabama on March 22, 1946 to Charlie and Flora Terrell.  She attended high school in Braggadocio, Missouri and one year of college at the School of the Ozarks in PT.  Lookout, Missouri. Evelene met her college sweetheart, Edward Berry, and...

Marisa Anne Wahl

Marisa Anne Wahl

Mar 10, 2020

Marisa Anne Wahl, 25 of Stevensville died Tuesday, March 10, 2020.

She is survived by her children, parents and numerous extended family.

A memorial service is being planned and will be announced.

Donations can be made on this site to assist with expenses and the care of Marisa's children.

Emma Jo "Jodi" Bergman

Emma Jo "Jodi" Bergman

Mar 9, 2020

Emma Jo (Jodi) Infanger Bergman had a great day on March 9, 2020 as she left behind her mortal shell and her beautiful spirit joined many of her loved ones who preceded her in death.

She was born on July 4, 1937, to William and Emma Infanger in Kremmling, CO, the youngest of 9 children.  Her childhood...

Roger Duane Lewis

Roger Duane Lewis

Mar 6, 2020

HAMILTON - On Thursday, March 6, 2020, Roger Duane Lewis passed away at the age of 77 following complications after surgery. During his last days, he found peace surrounded by his family.

Roger was born Aug. 9, 1942, in Monroe, Wis., to Glady “Fern” Ostrander and Granville George Lewis. He joined the Navy in 1962 and served...

Jeannie Williams

Jeannie Williams

Feb 27, 2020

Hamilton - At 79 years of age on February 27, 2020, Jeannie Williams went home to be with the Lord from her home in Hamilton, Montana.

Born July 27, 1940 to Wayne and Marie Kirkpatrick, Jeannie spent her youth growing up in the farmlands of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania where she developed a distinct love for family and...

Vicki Christine (Mitchel)  Mcdonnell

Vicki Christine (Mitchel) Mcdonnell

Feb 26, 2020

Victor, MT - Last week, Vicki Christine (Mitchel) McDonnell, died peacefully in her home of natural causes at the age of 70 in Victor, Montana. Vicki was born in the autumn of 1949 to Gloria, an army nurse and flight attendant, and John, a decorated WWIl gunner pilot and traveling salesman. After marrying the love of her life, Barry,...

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