Margaret "Maggie" Ellen Bauer
Feb 26, 2025
CORVALLIS - Margaret (Maggie) Ellen Smith Bauer of Corvallis passed peacefully into our Lord’s arms February 26, 2025. Her infectious smile and sparkling personality and quick wit left an indelible impression of happiness with all ages. Margaret was born on September 22, 1936, the last daughter of five children to Paul and Pauline Lemon Smith in Spokane, WA. Margaret...
Robert Gary Marquis
Feb 21, 2025
HAMILTON - Robert G. Marquis, 83, of Hamilton passed away Friday, February 21, 2025 at Bitterroot Health Daly Hospital. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Marian Claire Crowe
Feb 20, 2025
Marian Claire Crowe, a former long-time Hamilton, Montana resident, passed away on February 20, 2025, at her residence in Arlington, Texas, following complications from recent colon cancer and long-time vascular dementia. She was 87.
Marian was cofounder of Bitterroot Furniture in Hamilton with her husband, the late Stephen W. “Steve” Crowe, from its opening in 1966 until...
David Towle Markette
Feb 20, 2025
David Towle Markette
December 27, 1956 - February 20, 2025
David was born in Boston, Massachusetts on December 27, 1956 to James “Mark” and Margaret Markette, joining big sister Katherine Markette. The family was temporarily living in Boston while Mark completed medical school.
A few short years later, the family settled in Cut...
Richard J. Kordsmeier
Feb 19, 2025
Richard (Rix) J. Kordsmeier of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the Bitterroot Health - Daly Hospital from a fatal car accident.
He entered this world on April 27, 1962 in St Petersburg Florida to parents Joseph and Carole Kordsmeier. He later had two new parents added when Joe married Beverly and Carole married Stan...
Gurney Montgomery Palin
Feb 19, 2025
Gurney Montgomery Palin, 12/19/1944 – 2/19/2025
Gurney Montgomery Palin, 80, passed away on February 19, 2025, in Hamilton, Montana.
Born on December 19, 1944, Gurney spent his life deeply connected to the land he worked and enjoyed watching and listening to his grandchildren share in the joys of their lives as they were growing up....
Robert H. "Rob" Huppert
Feb 9, 2025
Hamilton - It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Robert Harold Huppert on February 9, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on February 23, 1954, Rob was a dedicated father, loving husband, devoted community member and a brilliant engineer whose contributions to his field will be remembered for years to come.
Rob...
Gregory Gordon "Greg" Miller
Feb 7, 2025
Corvallis - Gregory "Greg" Miller, 77, passed away at his home in Corvallis on Friday, February 7, 2025, from natural causes. No local services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Jeane Dortch Bruton
Feb 6, 2025
Victor - Jeane Dortch Bruton, 76, passed away from natural causes at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Thursday, February 6, 2025. There will be no formal services.
Jeane was born in the autumn of 1948, in Paris, Tennessee, the third daughter of Lee Batson Dortch and Betty Hinson Dortch. She attended school at Mulberry Hill Elementary...
John Mcnelly Richards
Feb 6, 2025
John McNelly Richards, 96 of Hamilton passed away peacefully Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home in Hamilton.
John was born in Missoula Montana and lived in Philipsburg, Missoula, and Libby as a boy and young teen. Those years cemented his love for his home state, skiing, hiking, hunting, camping, trains, and 2 lane blacktops. He moved...
Lola B. Grenfell
Feb 5, 2025
Lola Gertrude (Boyd) Grenfell, 89, of Hamilton, Montana passed away on February 5th, 2025, of natural causes surrounded by family and now joins her loving husband, Donald Lloyd Grenfell, in Heaven.
Lola was born on April 25th, 1935, the first child of Robert C. Boyd and Leona (Rennaker) Boyd, followed by siblings, Bud and Janice. She grew...
Brian William Sutherland
Jan 31, 2025
Hamilton - Brian William Sutherland, 84, of Hamilton, passed away January 31, 2025. He was born March 14, 1940 to Dan and Dorothy Sutherland. Brian grew up north of Corvallis on the family farm. He was the second of seven children. Brian graduated from Corvallis High School in 1958.
After school he went on to work road...
Clifford "Cliff" Raymond Fuge
Jan 29, 2025
MISSOULA - Clifford Raymond "Cliff" Fuge, 86, of East Missoula passed away from natural causes at the Montana State Hospital on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. Arrangments are under the care of Daly-Leach Chapel, and condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.
Daniel P. Moerkerke
Jan 28, 2025
HAMILTON - Daniel Patrick Moerkerke was born on September 27, 1955 in Hamilton, MT to Albert and Isabella Moerkerke. He had an older brother, Jim, and younger sister, Laurie. Dan was the typical middle child. Happy, easy-going and always down for some fun (or some harmless mischief.) Jim would often convince Dan to be his guinea pig for all...
Robert G. "Bob" Collins
Jan 28, 2025
Victor - Robert “Bob” G. (Wolf) Collins, age 92, entered his eternal home on January 28, 2025. Bob is survived by his wife of 50 years and 8 months, Sandi; Children: Debbie (Jerry) Thomas, Jerry (Brenda) Collins, Tracie (Richard) Norman; Grandchildren: Candice (Bo), Tiffani (Jake), Brittani (Robert), Tess (Aaron), Dane (Sara); Great-Grandchildren: Julia, Marigrace, Dori, Mikaylee, Maddox, Baby Boy...
Thomas "Tom" W. Richards
Jan 24, 2025
Hamilton - Thomas W. Richards peacefully passed away January 24, 2025 while traveling to his winter home in Yuma, AZ while living the life he wanted to at age 83. His love for life was felt by all the doctors, friends, and family that Tom came in contact with. Tom was born January 15, 1942 to Martyn and Pearl...
Jane Elizabeth Joy
Jan 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Joy, who left us on January 22nd, 2025. Jane was born on March 1, 1951, in Massachusetts, to Helen and Daniel LaChance. She grew up with a passion for education, which led her to pursue a teaching degree at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts. After earning her...
Rodney "Rod" K. Wood
Jan 21, 2025
Rodney "Rod" K. Wood, 72 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his home in Hamilton.
No public services are scheduled.
A full obituary will be posted.
Renee Ramsey Horlacher
Jan 20, 2025
Renee Ramsey Horlacher Renee Ramsey Horlacher, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. She was born June 20, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents G. Milton Ramsey and Charlotte M. Burton.
Renee was an active and committed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She attended The University of Utah...
Cecelia Marie Mandala
Jan 16, 2025
Cecelia Marie Mandala, 95 of Darby, passed away January 16, 2025 peacefully in her home while surrounded by family members. Prior to her passing, Cecelia received all the sacraments and blessings of her Catholic faith. She was born September 11, 1929 in Culver City, California the daughter of Francis and Margaret Hall.
Cecelia was married to her...
