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Brian Price Hale

Brian Price Hale

Mar 8, 2025

Hamilton, It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved, Brian Price “Big B” Hale, 56, of Hamilton, on Saturday, March 8th, 2025. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his devoted wife and his children.  He was born October 22, 1968, Pendleton, Oregon to Karen Hale (Greenup).

Brian was...

Daniel "Dolphin Danny" C. Roy

Daniel "Dolphin Danny" C. Roy

Mar 2, 2025

Daniel “Dolphin Danny” Clyde Roy

Victor – Danny Roy of Victor went to join his parents Ivan Sr. and Ethel Louise, and his older brother Ivan Lee to live with the Lord on Sunday, March 2, 2025.  He passed away peacefully at St Patrick’s Hospital due to complications from a stroke he’d suffered on Friday.  Danny was...

James Gilbert Humphreys

James Gilbert Humphreys

Feb 28, 2025

In Loving Memory of James Gilbert "Gil" Humphreys.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved father, Jim/Gil Humphreys on February 28, 2025 at the age of 87. He was a devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend whose love, guidance, and humor will be deeply missed by all who knew him....

Vivian S. Rodriguera

Vivian S. Rodriguera

Feb 27, 2025

Vivian S. Rodriguera, 94 of Corvallis passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at her home in Corvallis with her family by her side.

An obituary is being prepared and will be shared.  Services will be announced.

John William O'Mailia

John William O'Mailia

Feb 27, 2025

VICTOR - John William O’Mailia, 73, of Victor went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his home of natural causes.  He was born August 17, 1951 in FairPlay, CO the son of John and Mable O’Mailia.

John moved to Montana as a young man and became a leathersmith...

Margaret "Maggie" Ellen Bauer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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