Darlene Ann (Harris) Gramza
Dec 9, 2017
Darlene A. Gramza, 69 of Victor, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her home with her husband, Raymond Gramza, and her two sons, Jared and Clint by her side. She was born on May 3, 1948 in Hollywood, California, the daughter of the late Garland Harding Harris and Laura Lee Harris.
Darlene was raised in Encino,...
Earle Coulsen Wright
Dec 7, 2017
Earle Coulsen Wright, 92 of Saint Anthony Idaho, formerly of Hamilton Montana died December 7, 2017.
Earle was born November 15, 1925 in Yakima Washington to Charles Coulsen Rich Wright and Geneva Ensign Wright where his father was employed at the Government Agricultural Experiment Station in Prosser.
The family moved to Sacatone Arizona when Earle...
Allen Lee Collier
Dec 5, 2017
POTOMAC – Allen Lee Collier, 68, of Potomac passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. He was born April 24, 1949 in Ventura, CA the son of Paul and Mary Ellen Collier.
Allen was raised and educated in Oregon. After high school he spent many years as a Timber Faller in Oregon. ...
Robert Lee Chaffin
Dec 3, 2017
Robert (Bob) Lee Chaffin, 75, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side December 3, 2017.
He was born July 30, 1942 in Hamilton, Montana to Sam and June Chaffin. They lived in Stevensville for a little while, moving to Victor and then settling in the Corvallis area. Along with his...
Caden Michael Fowler
Dec 3, 2017
HAMILTON – Caden Michael Fowler was born April 9, 2001 in Missoula, MT. Our handsome, funny, loving sweet boy has left this world far too soon on December 3, 2017. He was the light of our family and brightened the life of anyone who was blessed to know him.
Caden attended Hamilton High School. He loved a...
Gladys Ruth Erstad
Dec 2, 2017
CORVALLIS - Gladys Ruth Erstad passed away peacefully on December 2, 2017 at Aaron Care surrounded by family. Gladys was 98 years young.
Both of her parents were Norwegian immigrants living in New York. Her father, Eilert Olsen, died of Spanish flu before Gladys was born on March 27, 1919. After her birth her mother took her...
Sonja Sipes Skinner
Dec 1, 2017
HAMILTON - Sonja Sipes Skinner passed December 1, 2017 surrounded by her family. She was a loved mother, sister, daughter, aunt, grandma and great-grandma. Sonja was born in Missoula to Burton and Vere "Honey" Sipes January 19, 1938. Sonja attended Paxson Elementary, Washington Middle School, graduating in 1956 from Missoula County High School. On June 2, 1956 she married...
Stephen James Wilcox
Nov 28, 2017
Our beloved father, Stephen James Wilcox, found his final peace on November 28th, 2017, after a long, hard-fought battle with Carcinoid Cancer.
Steve was born on August 30, 1954 to Jim and Shirley Wilcox in Missoula, MT. The family later moved to Butte, MT where he played drums in the band, and was known by all as...
Alfred G. Simmons
Nov 27, 2017
Alfred Gilbert Simmons, age 92, passed away at home, surrounded by family on November 27, 2017. He was born October 6, 1925 in Corvallis, Montana, the only child of Mason Gilbert Simmons and Irene Butler Simmons. Al had a happy childhood in Corvallis as a farm boy, surrounded by a circle of a large extended family and friends. Many...
Arylin Joyce (Courter) Hopewell
Nov 26, 2017
Hamilton – Arylin Joyce Hopewell, 71 of Hamilton passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospice Center.
She was born March 4, 1946 in Ronan, Montana to Paul and Mildred Courter. She graduated from Belgrade High School. Arylin married Joe Olerich in 1966, they later divorced. She married Ed Hopewell in 1983.
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Jill J. Jenkins
Nov 25, 2017
MISSOULA – Jill J. Jenkins, 46, of Missoula passed away Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Missoula due to injuries sustained in an accident. She was born a twin on July 23, 1971 in Hamilton with her brother, Jack, to James and Mary Louise Jenkins.
Jill graduated from Darby High School in 1990. She began having seizures and...
Barry Brian Wilcox
Nov 16, 2017
HAMILTON – Barry Brian Wilcox, 67, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017 at his home. He was born May 12, 1950 in San Jose, CA the son of William Leo and Norma Jean Wilcox.
Barry was in college majoring in Architecture and Art when he was drafted into the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. ...
Avis Marie (Alberg) Olsen
Nov 15, 2017
Our precious Mom and Grandmother, Avis Marie Olsen, 92, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2017 at Marcus Daly Hospital.
Avis was born on October 17, 1925 to Jacob G. Alberg and Anna A. Alberg.
She is survived by her son, Dane Olsen; son, Jack (Bonnie) Chapman; daughter, Dona Scofield; son, Skip (Debbie) Olsen; many...
Jerrimiah Martin Foster
Nov 7, 2017
Jerrimiah Martin Fletcher
At 11:46 p.m. on Tuesday November 7th, 2017 the good Lord called another Angel home. Jerrimiah Martin Fletcher Foster passed away at the age of 39.
He was preceded in passing by Daniel Edward Foster, his father.
Surviving family are brother, Curtis Edward Foster; mother, Debra Fletcher (Lewis); sister, Angel...
Naidine A. (Peterson) York
Nov 7, 2017
Naidine A. York Obituary
Naidine Alvera Peterson York went peacefully with family members by her side on Tuesday, November 7, 2017. She was born November 26, 1922 to Carl and Myrtle (Matthews) Peterson at home in Effie, MN. She is predeceased by her husband James York, her parents, and her only sibling, Delores Peterson Johnson. She is...
Mary B. (Auseth) Nordenstrom
Nov 6, 2017
Mary Beth Nordenstrom, 80 of Hamilton passed away November 6, 2017 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Mary was born September 3, 1937 in Galesville, Wisconsin the daughter of the late Andrew and Octavia Auseth. Following high school she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in English and Physical Education.
Mary married James Bernard Nordenstrom June 3,...
Linda L. (Blount) Lovett
Nov 5, 2017
Linda Blount Lovett, 78 of Hamilton, MT passed away November 5, 2017 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.
Linda was born in Dublin, Georgia to the late Perry and Mary Lou Williams Blount. She graduated from Waynesboro High School in Georgia. She received her BA in English from Mercer University and a Masters in Education from...
Michael Dean Sawyer
Oct 31, 2017
Michael Dean Sawyer 72 of Hamilton, MT entered into eternal rest on October 31, 2017 at Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.
Mike was born to Elmer and Ruth Sawyer on February 26th 1945 at Marcus Daly Hospital in Hamilton, MT. Mike was the youngest of 7 children. He was also the smallest weighing just...
Douglas Dean Stillman
Oct 31, 2017
CORVALLIS - Douglas Dean Stillman, 60, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at his home. He is survived by his brother, Tom; and his niece, Emily. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.
Doris Hagen (Hagen) Koch
Oct 26, 2017
Doris was born August 17th, 1924 to Carl and Agnes Hagen in Starbuck, Minnesota and died in Hamilton, MT on October 26th, 2017. She attended country school for the first 8 grades, then attended St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN for 1 year and finally transferred to the University of Minnesota to graduate.
Doris met her future husband,...
