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Nathaniel Andrew Gray, Sr.

Nathaniel Andrew Gray, Sr.

Apr 16, 2025

Nathaniel Andrew Gray Sr. 53 of Darby passed away at 1:35 p.m. April 16, 2025 while in Hospice care at The Living Centre in Stevensville.

Nathan was born August 7, 1971 in Farrell, PA to Teena Charlene Oakes and Arthur E. Gray III.  Nathan grew up in Hartford, OH until he decided to come to Montana in...

Othel Lee Newman

Othel Lee Newman

Apr 15, 2025

CORVALLIS - Othel Lee Newman, 78, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home of natural causes.  No formal services will be held at this time.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Cesario Amezcua-Garcia

Cesario Amezcua-Garcia

Apr 14, 2025

HAMILTON - Cesario Amezcua-Garcia, 64, of Hamilton passed away Monday, April 14, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula of natural causes.  Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Callie Ann Woodhouse

Callie Ann Woodhouse

Apr 14, 2025

Callie Ann Woodhouse, 40 of Hamilton was born November 18, 1984 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital to loving parents Alan and Patty Woodhouse.

She was reunited with her father on April 14, 2025.

No public services will be held.

Rose Alberta Blond

Rose Alberta Blond

Apr 11, 2025

Hamilton - Rose Blond, a spirited and loving soul, passed away on April 11, 2025, at the age of 61. Born in Seattle, WA, to Joseph and Betty Blond, Rose moved to Kalispell, Montana, with her family at the age of 16. In December 1986, she settled in the Bitterroot Valley with Ravalli Services Corporation, where she lived out...

Samuel James Eric Fleming

Samuel James Eric Fleming

Apr 11, 2025

HAMILTON - Samuel James Eric Fleming was born March 5th, 1992, in Kansas City, Missouri, to James and Chrystle Fleming. He was the oldest, and his one sister, Ashia. He came from a large extended family and grew up with many friends. His family lived in small towns in Missouri over the years. Then in 2008 the Flemings came...

Keith "Buck" Thomas Kreitter Jr.

Keith "Buck" Thomas Kreitter Jr.

Apr 5, 2025

HAMILTON - Keith "Buck" Thomas Kreitter, Jr., age 59, passed away from natural causes at his home in Hamilton, Montana, on April 5, 2025.

Buck was born in Fresno, California, to Barbara Smither and Keith Kreitter. He graduated from Mariposa County High School in 1983 and began a life full of hard work, creativity, and service to...

Marsha Jean Burke

Marsha Jean Burke

Apr 5, 2025

STEVENSVILLE - It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marsha Jean Burke, a mother, grandmother, and friend. Marsha passed away peacefully near her hometown on April 5, 2025, after a long battle with complex and chronic illnesses. Marsha was born in Missoula, MT on May 21, 1963. As a young mother, she was full of...

Gary Silva

Gary Silva

Apr 4, 2025

Gary Silva, 74 of Darby passed away Friday, April 4, 2025 at his home in Darby.

No public services are scheduled.  A full obituary will be posted.

Laura Inez Running Instness

Laura Inez Running Instness

Apr 4, 2025

HAMILTON – Laura Inez Running Instness, 102, left her earthly home to join other loved ones in her Heavenly home on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Laura was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Emma Melissa Schad Baker; her husbands, L. Willard Running and Lyle J. Instness; her siblings, Earl Baker, Kenneth Baker, Eunice Johnson,...

James R. Ellis, Jr.

James R. Ellis, Jr.

Apr 1, 2025

James Russell Ellis, Jr. passed away in Corvallis, Montana at the age of 94. James, or "Jim" as he was known as by most, was born on September 14, 1930, to James Russell and Muriel E. Ellis, in Van Hook, North Dakota.

In 1936, during the Great Depression, the family moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, where they...

Dorothy Mae Berry

Dorothy Mae Berry

Apr 1, 2025

HAMILTON -

Dorothy Mae Berry, 85, of Hamilton passed away of natural causes Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at The Hamilton Assisted Living and Memory Care. Dorothy was born March 24, 1940, in Lewistown, Montana to Frank and Mary (Tucek) Cecrle.

Dorothy was raised on the family farm south of Kolin, Montana with her brothers and...

Mark Philip Payton

Mark Philip Payton

Apr 1, 2025

CORVALLIS - Mark Philip Payton, 75, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home of natural causes.  No formal services will be held.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Mary Ellen Frank

Mary Ellen Frank

Mar 31, 2025

Mary Ellen Frank, 86 of Hamilton passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington.

Mary Frank, 86 of Hamilton passed away Monday, March 31, 2025 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington.

Mary was born in Grantsdale, on March 4th 1939. She is survived by her husband Jack and...

Larry Lynn Mcchristian

Larry Lynn Mcchristian

Mar 29, 2025

Larry Lynn McChristian, 84 of Hamilton passed away peacefully at his home in Hamilton.

No public services are scheduled.

Anna Christine Zech

Anna Christine Zech

Mar 28, 2025

CORVALLIS - Anna Christine Zech, 38, daughter of Steve and Suzie Zech of Corvallis went home to be with Jesus on March 28, 2025.

Anna - grace/favor. Christine - follower of Christ. Over the years Anna gained many nicknames: Anna-boo, Anna Banana, Toots-Fritz, Miss Fritz, Miss Toots, Tootsie, Twinkle Toes, Sugar Pie, Punkin, Piglet, Little Monkey, Spider...

Gary Bruce Haefner

Gary Bruce Haefner

Mar 26, 2025

HAMILTON - Gary Bruce Haefner was born in 1945 and passed away at the age of 80 on March 26, 2025. In his youth, Gary lived in California and was full of schoolboy hijinks. He helped pull off a senior prank by letting chickens loose during a school assembly, participated in drag races and other follies.

Two...

Helen C. "Honey" Summit

Helen C. "Honey" Summit

Mar 26, 2025

CORVALLIS – Helen C. “Honey” Summit, 82, of Corvallis passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at her home of natural causes.  She was born July 23, 1942 in Lynn,  MA the daughter of Edward and Helen Shonaski.

Honey was raised and educated in Massachusetts.  After high school she attended beauty college and spent her career as a...

Clayton Edward Votaw

Clayton Edward Votaw

Mar 25, 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Clayton Edward Votaw on March 25, 2025. He was born on April 3, 1938, to Anna Joyce Votaw (later Woods) at the farmhouse where his grandparents lived in Seminole County, Oklahoma. Clayton had many happy memories from those early years on the farm surrounded by his extended family.

Growing...

Lane Jesse Nielson

Lane Jesse Nielson

Mar 24, 2025

Lane Jesse Nielson, 8-month-old of Hamilton passed away March 24, 2025 at Bitterroot Health Hospital in Hamilton.

Lane was born on July 16, 2024 in Missoula to Colton and Cassidy Nielson.

He was preceded in death by his grandpa Jesse Nielson, great grandpa Bud Nielson and Uncle Stetson Nielson.

Lane is survived by...

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