Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Nov 18, 2019

Neil Wilbert Orr, 72, of Hamilton passed away November 18, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Hospital. He was born January 29, 1947, in Edmonton Alberta, the son of the late Wilbert and Edith Orr. He was raised in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead High School. He volunteered for induction to the Marine Corps and proudly served from November 12, 1965...

Nov 17, 2019

HAMILTON - Cecelia C. Ohl, 91, of Hamilton passed away November 17, 2019 at Valley View Estates Health Care Center.   She was born October 26, 1928 in Missoula, Montana, the daughter of the late George and Theresa (McGuire) Riley.

When Cecelia was five years old, her family moved from Ismay, Montana to the Bitterroot Valley.  She attended...

Nov 17, 2019

PINESDALE - Sheryl Dawn Lavery Allred was herself to the end.  She was born December 7, 1949 to Mary Jessop Lavery and Ormond Frank Lavery.  Sheryl lived a life of service to others, including being a nurse at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital for over 25 years.

She is survived by the love of her life, Samuel Taggart...

Nov 16, 2019

Eugene Lloyd “Gene” Henderson, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2019, in Hamilton, Montana, of natural causes.  He was born on October 3, 1924 in Tulare, South Dakota.

Gene’s family moved from the family farm during the Dust Bowl Days and The Great Depression.  He shared memories of the hardships on the farm. The family...

Nov 14, 2019

Judith Lynn Draft

Funeral services for Judy L. Draft will be 2 P.M. Friday, Dec 6, 2019 at Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton with Leonard Sokoloski officiating.  Judy passed away Nov 14, 2019 at Community Medical Center in Missoula.  Cremation has taken place at her request.

Judy was born Jan 22, 1940 in Billings to Herbert...

Nov 13, 2019

Joseph Michael Butsick passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the age of 86 in his home in Hamilton, Montana.  He was born in Plymouth, Pennsylvania on January 16, 1933 to the late Michael and Stella Durachausky Butsick of Luzerne, PA.

Joe was raised in Edwardsville Pennsylvania where he cultivated his green thumb working on a...

Nov 9, 2019

Hamilton - Kent James Bartkowski, 76, of Hamilton, passed away on Nov. 7, 2019 at Community Hospital in Missoula.

He was born in 1943 and is survived by his wife, Kathleen Bartkowski, two sons, Jeff and Michael, his sister and brother, Linda Bartkowski Dodds and Clark Bartkowski.

He was a loving father and friend to...

Nov 8, 2019

Edith Janet (van Scherpenzeel) Caywood passed away November 11, 2019 at BeeHive Homes of Hamilton.  She was born June 23, 1923 to Robertus and Edith (Watson) van Scherpenzeel in Choteau, Montana.

She graduated from Teton County High School, attended Madison Business College, Madison, Wisconsin, and  married Richard Perry.  They had two children, Fredrick R. Perry of Kalispell,...

Nov 8, 2019

Sandra L. Clarkson, 71, of Hamilton passed away at the Marcus Daly Hospice Center on Friday November 8, 2019.

She was born February 21, 1948 in Hamilton to Royal and Eve Printz and joined her brothers Doug, Merrill, Paul and Jay. Her brother, Ken, joined the family the following year.

Sandi grew up in Hamilton...