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"Don" Lawrence Donahue Jones

"Don" Lawrence Donahue Jones

Jan 3, 2019

Lawrence “Don” Donahue Jones, 78, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, January 3, at home.  He was born May 3, 1940, in Bremerton, Washington, the son of the late Charles F. Jones, Sr. and Mary Agnes McGinnis Jones.

Don was raised in Bremerton and graduated from West High School in 1958. After high school he served an apprenticeship...

Chris Henry Krebs

Chris Henry Krebs

Jan 1, 2019

Chris H. Krebs, 83, of Hamilton, Montana, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, at Valley View Estates. He was born Dec. 13, 1935, in Vernon, Texas, the son of the late Edward C. and Ella Marie Krebs.

Chris graduated from Vernon High School, St. John's College in Winfield, Kansas, and Baylor University in Waco, Texas.  On Oct....

Billie Marie (Kennedy)  Wetherald

Billie Marie (Kennedy) Wetherald

Jan 1, 2019

Billie Marie Wetherald, 97 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at her home in Hamilton.

Billie was born August 12, 1921 in Townsend, Montana to the late William and Helga Hendriksen Kennedy.  Following high school she attended Business College.  Billie was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Charlos Heights Women’s Club.  She enjoyed...

Mary Winn Simmons

Mary Winn Simmons

Dec 31, 2018

Our loving mom, grandma, GG, Sister, Mimi and friend, Mary Winn Simmons, 92, of North Ogden, UT passed away of natural causes on December 31, 2018 at Seasons Assisted Living.  She was born July 16, 1926 to Clifford and Nellie Simmons in Hamilton, Montana. The family lived in the Grid Creek area of Hamilton where she was educated, graduating...

Earl H. Simonson

Earl H. Simonson

Dec 29, 2018

VICTOR - Following a brief battle with cancer, Earl Simonson (90) peacefully left his earthly home in Victor, MT for his eternal reward on December 29th, 2018 with his family at his side.  He was preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Lola Simonson from MT and his sister Laura (Simonson) Davis from ID.

He is...

Dona Marie Hinshaw

Dona Marie Hinshaw

Dec 24, 2018

HAMILTON- Dona Marie Hinshaw 60, of Hamilton passed away on Christmas Eve at home with her loving family.  A victim of Pancreatic Cancer which she fought from March. She was born January 5, 1958 in Long Beach California as an only child to Don and Millie Oslie. Dona graduated from St. Joseph’s High in Long Beach in 1976 and...

Benjamin F. Ayers

Benjamin F. Ayers

Dec 21, 2018

HAMILTON – Benjamin F. Ayers, 84, of Hamilton passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at his home.  He was born July 16, 1934 in Billings, MT the son of Leo and Irene Ayers.

Ben graduated from Corvallis High School in 1952.  He joined the U.S. Navy in June of 1952 and served until his honorable discharge in...

Eileen Ann Pollard

Eileen Ann Pollard

Dec 21, 2018

Sing me a song of a Lass that is gone, say could that Lass be Eileen .........

Eileen Ann Pollard was one of those special individuals that touched all those persons she met. A drop of golden sun. She had a smile of eternal sunshine and a sparkle of life that could not be dampened.  Eileen was...

Robert "Bob" Sago

Robert "Bob" Sago

Dec 20, 2018

Robert Sago, 77, of Corvallis, Montana passed away on December 20, 2018 at Marcus Daly Hospice.

He was born on January 31, 1941 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Edward George and Julia Anchak Sago.

Bob was most likely known through his employment at the local feed store.  He started when it was known as Peavey, then...

Mabelle "Lucille" (Thomas)  Carney

Mabelle "Lucille" (Thomas) Carney

Dec 18, 2018

Corvallis - Mabelle Lucille Carney, 84 of Corvallis, Mt. went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tues. Dec. 18, 2018. For years she uncomplainingly battled lung and heart disease along with crippling rheumatoid arthritis and severe hearing loss while caring for her handicapped husband. She did it all with her engaging sense of humor...

Arlene Heitzman Hawk

Arlene Heitzman Hawk

Dec 17, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Arlene Heitzman Hawk. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Michael Seth Black

Michael Seth Black

Dec 15, 2018

HAMILTON - Michael S. Black, 31, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, December 15, 2018 at his home.  A Celebration of Life will be held in the spring and will be announced.

Paula Sharon Voit

Paula Sharon Voit

Dec 12, 2018

HAMILTON - Paula Sharon (Farrar) Voit, 73, of Hamilton, MT, passed away in her sleep at home, Dec. 12, 2018.

Paula was born September 24, 1945, in Riverside, CA to Pauline and Gerald Farrar of Ojai, CA.  Paula graduated from Nordhoff High School in Ojai, CA and raised her family in the San Diego area.  Paula moved...

Joachim Jan Heuser

Joachim Jan Heuser

Dec 12, 2018

PINESDALE - On December 12, 2018, Joachim Jan Heuser passed away on a cold wintry evening.

His passing was unexpected and a shock to all who loved him.  Joachim was born July 20, 1977 in Pinesdale, Montana to Josef Heuser and Verna O'Larey.  He was a quiet yet happy boy, who grew up in a loving family....

Arthur Paul Schroeder

Arthur Paul Schroeder

Dec 12, 2018

Corvallis, Montana – Arthur P. Schroeder, Sr., of Corvallis, MT, and Fall Creek, WI, was brought home to Jesus on December 12, 2018 at the Discovery Assisted Living Center in Hamilton, MT., surrounded by family and caring staff.

He was born March 27, 1924, to the late Erwin and Martha Schroeder.  Also, preceding him in death were...

Trina L.Ynnae (Butler)  Petersen

Trina L.Ynnae (Butler) Petersen

Dec 9, 2018

Trina Lynnae Petersen, 48 of Hamilton passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 as the result of a motorcycle accident.

Trina was born September 1, 1970 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Larry Butler and Georgette West.  Trina was the owner and operator of Trendz by Trina.  She was a Chaplain with Heart Ministries in support of Ravalli County. ...

Mary M. Rodgers

Mary M. Rodgers

Dec 8, 2018

HAMILTON – Mary M. Rodgers of Marienburg Dobermans of Hamilton, Montana passed away December 8, 2018 at her home in Hamilton. Mary was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Mary was an only child and she grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska. Mary loved all animals and didn’t waste time in getting a puppy. Mary’s aunt bought her a German Shepherd,...

Margaret "Peggy" Louise (Jontry)  Peacock

Margaret "Peggy" Louise (Jontry) Peacock

Dec 8, 2018

Margaret (Peggy) Louise Peacock, 86 of Hamilton passed away early Saturday morning, December 8, 2018 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.

Peggy was born July 10, 1932 in Missoula, Montana to the late Jerry and Audry Jontry. On June 11, 1955 Peggy married Marius Peacock in M issoula . Peggy was a member of the Quilters...

Leonard James Skarvan

Leonard James Skarvan

Dec 5, 2018

Leonard James Skarvan, 91 of Darby, passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 at his home.

A full obituary will follow.

Heather D. (Swankie)  Taylor

Heather D. (Swankie) Taylor

Dec 3, 2018

Heather Davidson Petrie Taylor nee Swankie was born a twin (Bruce, deceased) on August 5th, 1932 in London, Middlesex, England to Helen Petrie Swankie and James Strachan Swankie.  She left this life for the next on Monday, December 3rd in Missoula and is now in the arms of Jesus.

Heather was raised in Arbroath, Scotland and London,...

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