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John Leslie Duncan
Aug 2, 2019
John Leslie Duncan was born in Butte, Montana, February 13, 1958, and began going fishing, hunting, and camping before he could walk. John learned to scout new fishing holes early in life and found his favorites on the Madison River, the site of some of his fondest memories. When the family moved to Grants Pass, Oregon, John began fishing...
Steven Michael Puppe
Jul 27, 2019
HAMILTON, MT - Steven Michael Puppe, 53, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, August 2, 2019 at 10:30 am at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton with a reception following in the funeral home's community room. A memorial service will be planned and announced at a later date in...
Betty Irene Smith
Jul 20, 2019
HAMILTON - Betty Irene Sorenson was born in Circle, MT on May 7, 1933 to Mark and Gertrude Jaques Sorenson. The young family grew with the birth of Betty’s brother, Don on October 19, 1934. The next year, the family moved to Alberton, MT and so began a course of life long travel for Betty. The beginning of WWII...

Josephine T. George
Jul 19, 2019
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Glenn Roger Williams
Jul 14, 2019
Walk with me FATHER until my journey is through, then by your grace bring me HOME to you.
Glenn R. Williams, 89 of Hamilton, passed away Sunday, July 14. 2019, at Valley View Estates Nursing Home in Hamilton. Glenn was born September 25, 1929 in Hopkins, Missouri.
Glenn was preceded in death by his wife,...
Jeffrey T. Dwigans
Jul 12, 2019
HAMILTON - Jeffrey T. Dwigans, 57, of Hamilton passed away on July 12, 2019 of an accidental drowning. Â Jeff was attempting to save his beloved dog, Henry, when they both drowned in the Bitterroot River. Â His love for the river drew him and Henry there frequently.
Jeff was born February 25, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to...

Lucille Becker
Jul 11, 2019
HAMILTON – Lucille Becker, 95, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at Bee Hive Homes in Hamilton. She was born October 13, 1923 in Cheyenne, WY.
Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Becker; 2 sons, James A. and Gary R. Wiley; and 1 grandson, Timothy Wiley. She is survived by 2 sons,...
Bernard Joseph Mclaverty Jr.
Jul 10, 2019
Bernard J. McLaverty Jr., (aka: Beau, Bern, Mac), 66 of Hamilton passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at his home in Hamilton of natural causes.
He was born October 2, 1952 in St. Ignatius, MT to the late Dr. Bernard J. and Marie T. Cavanaugh McLaverty. He graduated from Loyola High School in May 1970. Following school...
Robert Anthony Leonardi
Jul 7, 2019
How does a perfect story end so tragically and abruptly?
The life of Robert Anthony Leonardi was just that, perfect. He was born June 6, 2010, in Hamilton to Alyce Yoakam-Leonardi and Philip Leonardi. He had a gleam in his eye and an infectious giggle that lured young and old. Robert A. was curious in both senses...
Margaret Ann (Warner) Hunt
Jul 6, 2019
Margaret Ann Hunt, 55 of Hamilton passed away July 6, 2019 at her home in Hamilton.
A memorial reception will be held from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. at the Daly-Leach Community Room, friends are encouraged to come by and share some stories.
Phyllis Ann (Heitman) Higgins
Jul 5, 2019
Phyllis Ann Higgins passed away in her home in Hamilton, MT on July 5, 2019, at the age of 93 years, and is now with her Lord and Savior. "We are confident I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord." 2 Cor 5:8
She was born on...
Darlene "Dolly" Auch
Jul 5, 2019
CORVALLIS - Darlene “Dolly” Auch of Corvallis peacefully went home to be with the Lord on July 5, 2019.
She was born on May 28, 1932 in Isabel, SD to John and Elizabeth Maier. Â Her childhood was spent in Yakama, WA and Missoula. Â She met Edmund Auch in Missoula to whom she later married on September 19,...
Michael James Vieyra
Jul 2, 2019
Michael J. Vieyra, 91 of Stevensville passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at the Discovery Care Center in Hamilton.
Michael was born May 8, 1928 in Los Angeles, Ca to the late Guarino and Natalie Vieyra. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served with honors, fighting in the Korean War. He married Carmen Villarreal and the...
Lois Nespor (Yates) Dobberstein
Jun 29, 2019
Lois Dobberstein, 95 of Victor passed away from natural causes on June 29th, 2019 at Beehive Homes in Hamilton, Montana. Lois Arlene Yates was born on March 12, 1924 in Burke, South Dakota to Tom and Bertha (Knapp)Yates.
Lois and Don were married April 29, 1951 in Chamberlain, South Dakota and resided in Bijou Hills South Dakota...
Marland Luis Whaley
Jun 27, 2019
Marland Whaley, 60 passed away June 27, 2019 at his home in Hamilton Montana of a cardiac arrest. He was born July 3, 1958 in San Diego, CA the son of the late Marland E. Whaley of Santee, California and the late Joan Myers of San Diego California.
Marland was an inspiration to many and larger than...
Marvin Musser Jessop
Jun 24, 2019
Marvin Musser Jessop, born to Lyman and Maleta Jessop, December 18, 1935, crossed the finish line June 24, 2019.
How do you take the measure of a man? By his years? – A bit shy of 104.
By his progeny? – A truckful, plus some.
By the numbers of those willing to vouch...
William F. "Bill" Broderson
Jun 23, 2019
CONNER - William (Bill) F. Broderson, 67, of Conner, MT passed away Sunday June 23, 2019 at home holding his wife, Laura Orr’s hand and surrounded by family and friends. He was born Aug 21, 1951 in Belmond, Iowa, the son of Eugene and Lucille (Haack) Broderson.
Bill was raised throughout the Northwest and settled in Ely,...
Jack Eric Thompson
Jun 19, 2019
HAMILTON - Jack Eric Thompson, 32, our beloved son, brother, uncle and friend passed too soon in the early morning hours of June 19, 2019 due to complications from Type 1 Diabetes.
Eric lived his life for the outdoors and fed his soul under the big sky. Â He loved rock climbing, hiking, camping and simply being in...
Larry Everett Olsen
Jun 15, 2019
Larry Olsen of Hamilton, Montana passed away on June 15, 2019 at his home. He was 80 years of age. Larry was born on July 21, 1938 in Liberal, Kansas to Kenneth Donald and Mattie Irene Brinkley Olsen.
Larry served in the Army for 4 years. He was stationed in Germany where both of his daughters were...
Delis (Oswald) Berry
Jun 13, 2019
Darby – Wanda DeLis Berry was born on May 28, 1931 in Hamilton to the late Marion and Gladys Simmons Oswald. DeLis entered into heaven on June 13, 2019 at her home. DeLis graduated from Darby High School in 1949.
She married the love of her life, Bob Berry, on Feb 3, 1951. To this union they...
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