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Barbara Maki (Frey) Edens

Barbara Maki (Frey) Edens

Jan 10, 2020

On the morning of January 10, 2020, Barbara Maki (Frey) Edens was surrounded by angels and lifted up into our heavenly Father’s arms to paradise.

Barb was born on September 27, 1937, in Hamilton, to Walter and Marie Maki, joining her sister Marilyn Mildenberger, and later welcomed siblings, Lanya McAllister and Kirby Maki.

Barb married...

Mark David Rapson

Mark David Rapson

Jan 1, 2020

Corvallis - Mark D Rapson, 62 passed away Wednesday January 1, 2020 at his sister’s home in Corvallis, Montana. Mark was born on October 5, 1957 and served as a Sargent in the US Airforce, specializing as an Avionic Inertial and Radar Navigation Systems Specialist. During the 1980’s, Mark worked as the Chief Engineer for KPAX TV in Montana....

Grant Aaron Naylor

Grant Aaron Naylor

Jan 1, 2020

HAMILTON - Grant crossed over to be on greener hunting grounds on the evening of January 1st surrounded by his family.

Grant was born October 15, 1946 to Dean A Naylor and Opal Drake Naylor of Crow Agency Montana.  He spent his first 18 years working the cattle on the family ranch on the Little Big Horn,...

Austin James Wilson

Austin James Wilson

Dec 27, 2019

Corvallis - Austin James Wilson, 33, passed away at Community Hospital in Missoula, MT on December 27, 2019. He drifted into his afterlife very peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, after fighting a myriad of health issues for many years. He was an amazing person, loved and known in many facets—as a son, brother, cousin, grandson, nephew, and friend—but...

Glen Richard Albertson

Glen Richard Albertson

Dec 26, 2019

HAMILTON - Glen Richard Albertson, 83, of Hamilton passed away peacefully at his home on December 26, 2019.

Glen was preceded in death by his parents Glen Harrison Albertson and Georgia Ruth Albertson.  Glen is survived by his wife, Marilyn Albertson; his children, Terri Ewalt, Glen Albertson Jr, Toni Weakly, Jon Albertson and David Albertson; 9 grandchildren...

Billie Jean Sheets

Billie Jean Sheets

Dec 19, 2019

VICTOR - Billie Jean Sheets, 87, of Victor passed away on December 19, 2019 at her daughter’s residence in Soap Lake, WA.

Billie was preceded in death by her husband, John; and her oldest son, John, on November 21, 2019.  She is survived by her son, Bill Sheets of Corvallis; daughter, Chris Purdy of Soap Lake, WA;...

Jaxson Lee Schmidt

Jaxson Lee Schmidt

Dec 18, 2019

Darby – Jaxson Lee Schmidt, 8 months of Darby passed away suddenly on December 18, 2019 in Post Falls, Idaho.

Jaxson, was born a healthy baby boy, on April 6, 2019 in Spokane, WA to Mitchell Schmidt and Megan Lee.   He loved watching colorful things on TV causing him to make high pitched screams of joy.  He...

Vern B. Miller

Vern B. Miller

Dec 18, 2019

Vern B. Miller of Superior, Montana, passed away December 18th, 2019 with his family by his side from complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Vern was born May 27th, 1937 to Josephine and Charlie True Miller along with 10 brothers and sisters. Vern married Sheelia Duffy in 1960 and were married nearly 60 years. Together they raised 4 daughters,...

Jennifer Sue (Golden)  Hiscoe

Jennifer Sue (Golden) Hiscoe

Dec 14, 2019

Jennifer Sue Golden Hiscoe, 52 of Hamilton passed away December 14, 2019 at her home in Hamilton.

Cremation has taken place and urn placement will take place in Oregon at a later date.

A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

Annette Bell (Keely) Wildey

Annette Bell (Keely) Wildey

Dec 14, 2019

HAMILTON – Annette Bell (Keely) Wildey, 87, of Hamilton earned her wings on Saturday, December 14, 2019 while in Spokane, WA.

Annette was born November 18, 1932 in San Diego, CA the only daughter of the late Ron and Nell Keely of Sula, MT.

She lived in California until the family moved to the Sula...

Roy Everett Elmore

Roy Everett Elmore

Dec 11, 2019

Stevensville – Roy E. Elmore, Sr. 75 of Stevensville passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Community Medical Center in Missoula.

Roy was born Sept 8, 1944 in Bedford, Indiana.  Roy was an electrician and worked for Selway Corp until his retirement.  He was married to Margaret Patton Elmore for 55 years.  Roy enjoyed hunting in his...

Michael Louis Jorgensen

Michael Louis Jorgensen

Dec 10, 2019

CORVALLIS - Michael Louis Jorgensen, 79, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his home.

He was born and raised in Salinas, California, the son of Louis and Emma Jorgensen.  As a youngster his life was centered around sports, livestock and working with agriculture at various local produce companies.

Mike graduated in 1964...

Marguerite C. Neely

Marguerite C. Neely

Dec 9, 2019

Marguerite C. Neely, 98, of Hamilton, went home to be with her Savior on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Discovery Care Center. She was born October 23, 1921 in Vel-Meer, Belgium, the daughter of Willem and Hubertina (Tappets) Hardy.

She met the love of her life, Ivan Neely, while he was stationed in Belgium near the end...

Judith Ann (Mills) Bisom

Judith Ann (Mills) Bisom

Dec 4, 2019

HAMILTON – Judith Ann (Mills) Bisom, 78, of Hamilton passed away unexpectedly at her home, on December 4, 2019, in Hamilton, Montana.  Judi was born on July 1, 1941 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Judi grew up in Southern California where she met her husband of 52 years.  She taught piano and began her stewardship of teaching from the...

Maxine Dorothy (Hanson)  Lusk

Maxine Dorothy (Hanson) Lusk

Nov 29, 2019

Hamilton, MT -- Maxine Dorothy (Hanson) Lusk passed away peacefully November 29, 2019 in Missoula, MT at the age of 96.  She was born May 12, 1923 in Adrian, North Dakota to Nels and Susie (Hildenbrand) Hanson.

She is survived by her four children: Susan Patrick (Fred-deceased), Santa Maria, CA (children-Fredric and Angela); Vicky Lodge (Jim), Missoula,...

Delmon Reese Kennedy

Delmon Reese Kennedy

Nov 26, 2019

Delmon Reese Kennedy Sr, 93, of Hamilton passed away Wednesday November 26th at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital.

Delmon was born August 4, 1926 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He proudly served his country as a Navy serviceman between 1944 and 1951, serving in WW2 aboard the Nehenta Bay. Delmon was honorably discharged from service in 1951. He then...

James L. "Jim" Modler

James L. "Jim" Modler

Nov 22, 2019

Hamilton – James “Jim” L. Modler, 87 of Hamilton passed away November 22, 2019 at the Discovery Care Center in Hamilton.

Jim was born May 24, 1932 in Sterling, Illinois the son of the late Lawrence H. and Harriet A. Owen Modler.  Following school Jim started working in Steel Manufacturing in Sterling, Ill and later served three...

Michael Joseph Sherrill

Michael Joseph Sherrill

Nov 21, 2019

Michael (Mike) J. Sherrill, 51 of Victor passed away November 21st.

Mike was born on January 1, 1968 in Monroe, Louisiana the son of the late Rufus and Marie Sherrill.

Mike is survived by his wife, Suzy; son, Terrell; step-children, Chad Jensen and Brittney Jensen; grandchildren, Cameron, Kaylee and Braxton; brothers, John (Carleena) Sherrill, Mark...

Donna L. Roth

Donna L. Roth

Nov 21, 2019

Donna Luella Roth, age 82, passed away in her home surrounded by her family on November 21st, 2019.  Donna was born in Hamilton on February 28, 1937 to parents Sydney & Florence Mann.  Donna attended Hamilton High School and graduated in 1955.  Donna married Gordon Roth on June 17, 1960 after they met at a teen dance at the...

Oliver Benner Long

Oliver Benner Long

Nov 18, 2019

HAMILTON – Oliver Benner Long passed peacefully at home, Monday, November 18, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born in Glasgow, Montana to Norman and Mary Long on January 16, 1925.

He served as Fireman First Class in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1946, aboard the U.S.S. Sheridan, earning multiple medals for his service during World...

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