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Vicky Christine Ingersoll

Vicky Christine Ingersoll

Jun 18, 2020

Vicky C. Ingersoll, 71, passed away on June 18th from cancer at home in Hamilton, Montana. Vicky was born on February 17, 1949 in Plentywood, Montana to Chester and Ruby Ketron. She spent most of her childhood playing below the Rimrocks in Billings. In her teens she moved to Missoula and attended Hellgate High School. Employed in greenhouse, produce...

Travis Shane Ernsberger

Travis Shane Ernsberger

Jun 17, 2020

DARBY - Travis S. Ernsberger, age 52, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 17, 2020, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Travis was born on March 25, 1968 to Jerry and Rita Ernsberger in South Bend, Indiana.  When Travis was a young child the family moved to Darby, Montana where he quickly fell in love...

Edith Junella Poulsen

Edith Junella Poulsen

Jun 16, 2020

Edith J Poulsen went to be with her Savior on June 16th, following a massive stroke of her right side. She had been residing at Village Health Care Center in Missoula for the last 4 years,. She had just celebrated her 96th birthday on June 1st with a large cake and ice cream with the staff whom she cared...

Lawrence Edward Pablo

Lawrence Edward Pablo

Jun 14, 2020

HOT SPRINGS - Lawrence, “Eddy,” Pablo was born on June 6, 1978 in Polson, Montana to Michael, “Mickey,” and Marci Pablo and passed away suddenly on June 14, 2020.  Lawrence grew up on his family ranch in Niarada and attended Hot Springs Public Schools, where he graduated high school in 1996.  Following high school Lawrence entered the workforce taking...

Thomas E. Evans

Thomas E. Evans

Jun 13, 2020

Thomas E. Evans passed peacefully, comforted by his loved ones; so many also with him in spirit. True to his character, he bravely faced his battle with all his strength.

Tom was born in 1943 to Eddie and Mary Evans and raised on their family farm in Langdon, North Dakota. Tom dearly loved his farming roots, where...

Martin "Craig" Atwood

Martin "Craig" Atwood

Jun 11, 2020

VICTOR- Martin "Craig" Atwood Sr. passed away at home due to natural causes on June 11, 2020. He passed peacefully in the company of his loving family. Craig was born in Grass Valley, California on August 19, 1958. The family moved to Montana when Craig was a baby, and this is where he called home. Craig was a family...

David Shane Keegan

David Shane Keegan

Jun 2, 2020

CORVALLIS -David Shane Keegan, 64, of Corvallis, passed away Tuesday, June 2nd, peacefully in his home.  He was born  November 19th, 1955, in Auburn WA, to Beverly and Duane Keegan.  He was the eldest of three children.

Dave was raised on a farm in Auburn, graduating Auburn High School in 1974. He then attended Western Washington University,...

John Raymond Gurtner Jr.

John Raymond Gurtner Jr.

May 23, 2020

Saturday evening, May 23, 2020, John Raymond Gurtner, Jr. slipped the surly bonds of earth to dance the skies on laughter-silvered wings to rejoin loved ones in our Lord’s Promised Land. Born August 12, 1923 to John R and Zora Gurtner, Sr. in North Carolina this only child of a preacher, moved often through the middle of the country...

Kenneth "Rudy" A. Burlingham

Kenneth "Rudy" A. Burlingham

May 22, 2020

Hamilton, MT - Kenneth Arnold “Rudy” Burlingham, 82 of Hamilton, MT (formerly of Harbor Creek, PA) died peacefully  Friday, May 22, 2020 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.

Rudy is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ethel Burlingham; 3 sons, Ken Jr. (Karin) Burlingham of Stevensville, MT., Scott (Libby) Burlingham of Hamilton, MT and...

Jack Keith Ward

Jack Keith Ward

May 21, 2020

Jack (Doc) K. Ward, D.V.M.

Dr. Jack K. Ward, 88, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, May 21, 2020 at the family home.

He was born March 22, 1932 in Forsyth, Montana, the son of Joseph Ward and Montana (Clemens) Ward.

Jack was raised in Hysham, Montana. He graduated from Hysham High School in...

Jeffrey Kent Garbett

Jeffrey Kent Garbett

May 20, 2020

Jeffrey Kent Garbett, 74, of Darby passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 in Hamilton, Montana. He was born on August 22, 1945 in Soda Springs, Idaho, and raised in Thatcher by his parents, the late Richard and Vernona Garbett. He was a competitive basketball player and track athlete at Grace High School. After high school he attended Dixie College...

Willard "Will" Gentry

Willard "Will" Gentry

May 20, 2020

Willard S. Gentry of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 9, 1929 in West Blocton, Alabama, the son of the late Walter and Estelle Gentry.

Will was raised and graduated high school in West Blocton where he was captain of the high school football team. ...

Donna Deloris Collier

Donna Deloris Collier

May 18, 2020

Donna Deloris Collier, our cowboy boot kinda girl. She insisted on her Blue jeans with a rolled denim cuff, wrinkled /worn cowboy boots, t-shirt and ball cap. Sporting her short hair she would verbally suggest everyone’s long hair was a mistake.  Even though she wasn’t a girly girl, her pride and joy was her western leather purse.

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Jonathon Drako Wallack

Jonathon Drako Wallack

May 16, 2020

Jonathon wallack had a wonderful memorial at Maclays flats. We held the   world on October 13th of 2000 as he was born in Hamilton. Saturday May 16th 2020 we let our son go at St Patrick's Hospital. Jonathon Wallack was a DNR on May 11th 2020. Our son was an organ donor who produced longer life for many, and...

Christina Michelle (Harms)  Meadors

Christina Michelle (Harms) Meadors

May 13, 2020

Christina M. Meadors, 45 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, May 13th at her home in Hamilton.

A full obituary will be posted in the near future.

George Lee Koelling

George Lee Koelling

May 9, 2020

George Lee Koelling, of Corvallis, MT, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9th, 2020 at age 86. He was born September 2nd, 1933 in Evanston, Illinois.

George graduated from high school in 1951. He married Joan B. Koelling on March 13, 1973.

George and Joan moved to Corvallis in 1978 and had a home built...

Ronald Ray Holmquist

Ronald Ray Holmquist

May 7, 2020

Ronald R. Holmquist, 82 of Hamilton passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at his home in Hamilton.

Ron was born October 10, 1937 in Osceola, Wisconsin to the late Chester and Margaret Schnell Holmquist.  He honorably served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956 to 1960 at the rank of Airman First Class.  He was a general...

Peggy Jo (Paul)  Smith

Peggy Jo (Paul) Smith

May 6, 2020

Peggy J Paul Smith, age 85 passed away in the early morning of May 6, 2020 from natural causes at the Discovery Care Center in Hamilton, MT.

She was born on March 1, 1935 in Butte, MT to Joseph A Paul and Isabelle Crane Paul. A true Butte girl with Manx heritage, she attended school in Butte...

Alice E. (Poyer)  Mcguire

Alice E. (Poyer) Mcguire

Apr 30, 2020

Alice E. Poyer McGuire, 81 of Hamilton, Montana passed away April 30, 2020 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton, MT.

Alice was born April 29, 1939 in Whitney Point, New York.  Alice was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.  She was a gracious and loving friend.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew...

Carl J. Swanson

Carl J. Swanson

Apr 30, 2020

CORVALLIS- On April 30, 2020, Carl J. Swanson, 100 years old, passed away in his home at 1771 Mountain View Orchards, Corvallis Montana.

Carl lived a long and productive life on the original farm of his parents, Charlie and Emma Swanson.

Carl's father Charlie came to the Bitterroot Valley in1910. He purchased orchard tract land...

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