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Thomas "Tom" W. Richards

Thomas "Tom" W. Richards

Jan 24, 2025

Hamilton - Thomas W. Richards peacefully passed away January 24, 2025 while traveling to his winter home in Yuma, AZ while living the life he wanted to at age 83. His love for life was felt by all the doctors, friends, and family that Tom came in contact with. Tom was born January 15, 1942 to Martyn and Pearl...

Jane Elizabeth Joy

Jane Elizabeth Joy

Jan 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Joy, who left us on January 22nd, 2025. Jane was born on March 1, 1951, in Massachusetts, to Helen and Daniel LaChance. She grew up with a passion for education, which led her to pursue a teaching degree at Bridgewater State College in Massachusetts. After earning her...

Rodney "Rod" K. Wood

Rodney "Rod" K. Wood

Jan 21, 2025

Rodney "Rod" K. Wood, 72 of Hamilton passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at his home in Hamilton.

No public services are scheduled.

A full obituary will be posted.

Renee Ramsey Horlacher

Renee Ramsey Horlacher

Jan 20, 2025

Renee Ramsey Horlacher Renee Ramsey Horlacher, age 81, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025. She was born June 20, 1943 in Salt Lake City, Utah to parents G. Milton Ramsey and Charlotte M. Burton.

Renee was an active and committed member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She attended The University of Utah...

Cecelia Marie Mandala

Cecelia Marie Mandala

Jan 16, 2025

Cecelia Marie Mandala, 95 of Darby, passed away January 16, 2025 peacefully in her home while surrounded by family members. Prior to her passing, Cecelia received all the sacraments and blessings of her Catholic faith.  She was born September 11, 1929 in Culver City, California the daughter of Francis and Margaret Hall.

Cecelia was married to her...

Janet Johnson

Janet Johnson

Jan 16, 2025

VICTOR - Janet Marion Zwickey Johnson was born on April 2, 1935 in Minnesota and passed away January 16, 2025 in Hamilton MT at Bitterroot Health Hospital with family by her side. The last couple years she has fought a courageous fight consisting of 2 strokes, a broken neck and finally pneumonia.

She was born and raised...

Donald Ray Few

Donald Ray Few

Jan 14, 2025

VICTOR - Donald R. Few, 91, of Victor passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Southwest Montana Veterans Home in Butte.  Services will be held in Glenrock, WY at a later date.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Nicholas G. Hallett

Nicholas G. Hallett

Jan 13, 2025

HAMILTON - Nicholas G. Hallett, 77, of Hamilton passed away Monday, January 13, 2025 at his home of natural causes.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Frederick "Fritz" Tossberg

Frederick "Fritz" Tossberg

Jan 11, 2025

About a year ago when Fritz was urged to write his obituary he said: “Just write that I loved my wife, loved my children, loved my country and loved life.”  All of which was true. But there is so much more:

Frederick Burton Tossberg, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to many, passed away peacefully at his...

Patricia A. Kasel

Patricia A. Kasel

Jan 11, 2025

Patricia Ann Kasel was born June 12th, 1935 in Cleveland, Ohio to Elizabeth and William Collins. She was the oldest of 5 children. Pat married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Kasel in 1956 and they got busy having Irish triplets - Beth, Stephanie and Jeff and then a whoopsie 12 years later, Marianne.

From the moment they...

Georgia Marcella Brisendine

Georgia Marcella Brisendine

Jan 6, 2025

CORVALLIS - Georgia (Marcie) Brisendine passed away on January 6, 2025.  Born in Bittner, PA, Marcie was raised in the tough coal mining community.  She eventually moved to the west coast where she met and married her husband, Edwin Brisendine.

They built their first home in Maple Valley, WA and later settled in Auburn, WA with their...

Kathy Leta Finney

Kathy Leta Finney

Jan 6, 2025

In Loving Memory of Kathleen Leta Finney

Kathleen Leta Finney passed away January 6, 2025, peacefully in her sleep after a brave battle with brain cancer.

Kathy was born in Billings, MT, to Ann and Gordon Metcalf on October 15, 1946. She graduated from Laurel High School in 1964. She continued her education at Montana...

Jean R. Davidson

Jean R. Davidson

Jan 5, 2025

STEVENSVILLE - Jean R. Davidson, 92, peacefully passed away at The Living Centre in Stevensville on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Jean was born March 6, 1932, the second youngest child of Arthur and Mary Masterson of Darby, Montana. She grew up on a cattle ranch south of Darby with her six siblings.

On September 6,...

Joe Mark Nicol

Joe Mark Nicol

Jan 5, 2025

HAMILTON – Joe Mark Nicol, 67, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at his home after losing his battle with cancer.  He was born August 4, 1957 in Hamilton the son of Robert and Arlene Nicol.

Joe graduated from Marana High School in Tucson, AZ.  He married Lynda Smith and together they had 4 children. ...

Paul L. Rennaker

Paul L. Rennaker

Jan 3, 2025

In Loving Memory of Paul L Rennaker

March 10, 1954 - January 3, 2025

We are sad to announce the passing of Paul L Rennaker, age 70, on January 3, 2025. Paul was born on March 10, 1954, in Hamilton, Montana. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend who will be...

Larry Gene Pittack

Larry Gene Pittack

Jan 2, 2025

Larry Gene Pittack went to be with the Lord on January 2nd, 2025.

Larry was born in Fresno, California on June 24, 1947 to parents Claudie C. Pittack and Carmelina A. (Paolercio) Pittack.  They moved to Madera, California in 1955 and then to Wenatchee, Washington in 1963.  He graduated from Eastmont Senior High School in 1965 and...

Jack Peter Wigen

Jack Peter Wigen

Jan 2, 2025

HAMILTON - Jack Wigen, 82, storyteller extraordinaire, jack of all trades, and an honest, kind, gentle, and funny man, went peacefully to be with his God on Thursday, Jan 2nd, 2025.

Jack was born in Shelby, Montana on December 13th, 1942. After graduating from Shelby High School, he studied early childhood development at Montana State University-Bozeman before...

Mary Anna Lundy

Mary Anna Lundy

Jan 1, 2025

Mary Lundy, 74 of Hamilton passed away January 1, 2025 at her home in Hamilton.

Mary was born on October 1, 1950 in California to Madison and Arilda Hoefling Lineberry. Following her education she worked for Mervyns Warehouse in California until her retirement.

Mary was preceded in death by her husband Bill, son Devin, her...

Patricia Jean Evans

Patricia Jean Evans

Dec 31, 2024

Dr. Patricia J. Evans of Darby, Montana passed away after a long illness.  She was born in Nutley, NJ on June 1, 1946 and died on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.  She was the daughter of Raymond H. Evans and Jean P. Cassidy Evans, both deceased.

Pat grew up in Melrose, MA and graduated as valedictorian from St....

Steven Alan Wills

Steven Alan Wills

Dec 29, 2024

Steven Allan Wills, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and skilled outdoorsman, passed away on December 29, 2024. He was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Les and Darlene Wills and graduated from Wichita Heights High School in 1971.

Steve built a fulfilling career as a licensed arborist, skillfully clearing electrical lines from pine trees in rugged mountain terrains....

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