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Evelyn Delee Bates

Evelyn Delee Bates

Sep 8, 2019

Evelyn (Evie) DeLee Bates-Keogh, 66, Hamilton native, passed away on September 8, 2019 of a brain tumor that was diagnosed in late June. Evelyn peacefully moved on while at Marcus Daly Hospice Services Center in Hamilton. She was born in Hamilton on July 1, 1953.

Evelyn was raised in Hamilton and graduated from HHS in 1971.  Shortly...

Lennie M Smith

Lennie M Smith

Sep 4, 2019

Lennie M. Smith, 95, of Victor, passed away September 4, 2019, at his home in Victor, two blocks from where he was born on October 23, 1923 to the late John and Mary (Cowan) Smith.  He had resided in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the home of his daughter Mary Jo and son-in-law Greg Millage, for the last four years of...

Helen Marie (Carlson)  Roberts

Helen Marie (Carlson) Roberts

Sep 4, 2019

Helen Marie Roberts, 80, died peacefully on September 4, 2019, at her home in Victor, Montana. She was surrounded by her children, David and Debbie, and longtime friend, Jim Carey.

She was born on October 12, 1938, to Richard and Stella Carlson in Hamilton, Montana. Helen grew up on a working ranch near Sleeping Child and attended...

Judy Marie Fowler

Judy Marie Fowler

Aug 26, 2019

Judy M. Fowler, 76 of Corvallis passed away August 26, 2019 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.  Judy was born February 17, 1943 in Kelso, Washington to the late David W. and Mildred C. Wend Fowler.

She was educated at Upper Columbia Academy in Spokane, WA.  She attended Pacific Union College in St. Helena, CA earning her...

Larry Leroy Neely

Larry Leroy Neely

Aug 24, 2019

HAMILTON - Larry Leroy Neely, age 82, died on Saturday, August 24, 2019.  He was born in Monahans, Texas to Roy and Zelma Neely and was the oldest of 5 children.

After graduating from high school he attended a two year business college. After college he joined the U.S. Army and spent time in Germany. When he...

John Joseph King

John Joseph King

Aug 20, 2019

John Joseph King Jr., 50 of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, August 20th.

Arrangements will be announced.

Phyllis Bartkowski

Phyllis Bartkowski

Aug 19, 2019

DARBY - Phyllis Bartkowski, 79, of Darby, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, slipped away from us Monday, August 19, 2019 at the Marcus Daly Hospice Care Center in Hamilton with her devoted husband at her side. Our hearts are broken.  She was born September 22, 1939 in San Jose, California, daughter of the late Isaac (Ted) and Reba (Laverne)...

Donna Marie Lewis

Donna Marie Lewis

Aug 18, 2019

Donna Marie Lewis

HAMILTON - At 2:23 PM on Sunday, August 18, 2019, Donna Lewis went where we can not come now; she has awoke in His likeness and is now experiencing what we can only imagine.

She was the most amazing person, except for our Lord, I ever met. Her smile and laughter we're...

Jacquie Lyons

Jacquie Lyons

Aug 17, 2019

STEVENSVILLE - Jacquie Lyons passed away on August 17, 2019, after an experience with cancer. She was surrounded by loved ones, at her home in Montana's Bitterroot Valley. She was 80 years old.

Jacqueline Lou Russell was born on February 9, 1939, in Sioux City, Iowa. She grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Jacquie moved to...

William Harold Mccrum

William Harold Mccrum

Aug 10, 2019

Bill McCrum was born and raised in Billings, He started college at Eastern Montana College where he quarterbacked the Yellow Jackets and raced on the Bicycle Team.  While in college he worked at the post office (for his dad) in the summer.  Bill served in the military in Korea where he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal.

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John Leslie Duncan

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

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

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

Josephine T. George

Jul 19, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Josephine T. George. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Glenn Roger Williams

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

Jeffrey T. Dwigans

Jul 12, 2019

HAMILTON - Jeffrey T. Dwigans, 57, of Hamilton passed away on July 12, 2019 of an accidental drowning.  Jeff was attempting to save his beloved dog, Henry, when they both drowned in the Bitterroot River.  His love for the river drew him and Henry there frequently.

Jeff was born February 25, 1962, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to...

Lucille Becker

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.

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

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

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.

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