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Dan Paddock

Dan Paddock

Jan 16, 2018

HAMILTON - Dan Paddock, of Hamilton, Montana passed away at the Home Sweet Home nursing care facility in Eureka, Montana on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

He was born in Butte, Mt., May 7, 1934 to Dan and Elizabeth Paddock and lived in Dillon Montana until 1946 when the family moved to Hamilton.  He graduated from Hamilton High...

Ronelle Jean (Owen)  Lyng

Ronelle Jean (Owen) Lyng

Jan 14, 2018

On January 14th, Ronelle Jean Owen Lyng passed away peacefully at the age of 87 due to complications with congestive heart failure.  As she visited with family and friends during the final weeks of her life, she was heard saying, “This was the most pleasant day.”

Ronelle was born in Roundup, MT, in 1930, to Elsie and...

Earl Lee Little Jr.

Earl Lee Little Jr.

Jan 13, 2018

Earl Lee Little, Jr. 78 of Hamilton passed away January 13, 2018 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospice Center in Hamilton.  He was born May 15, 1939 in Seymour, Wisconsin the son of Earl A. Little, Sr. and Stella S. Little who was of Santee Sioux descendants.

Following high school graduation he attended the University of Oshkosh...

Monette Fairchild Baer

Monette Fairchild Baer

Jan 10, 2018

HAMILTON - Monette Fairchild Baer, 95, of Hamilton, MT, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at Kathy's Place in Florence, MT. She was born March 14, 1922 in Grand Rapids, MI.

Monette spent most of her life in Michigan where she was a 4-H leader and involved in several kinds of crafts. After her husband, Bernard passed...

John Albert Spek

John Albert Spek

Jan 9, 2018

CORVALLIS - John Albert Spek of Corvallis passed away at home on Tuesday January 9, 2018.  He had been battling cancer for several years.

John was born in Roundup, MT on November 29, 1938 to John and Clara Mae (Foster) Spek.

He grew up in Melstone, MT.  He played basketball in high school, sometimes with...

Marie (Mcclellan)  Busa

Marie (Mcclellan) Busa

Jan 7, 2018

Marie Busa was born Myrtle Marie McClellan, May 19, 1926 in Palo Alto, CA, and raised in the same city.  She passed away in her sleep on January 7, 2018 at Discovery Care Center in Hamilton at the age of 91.  She was the youngest of four children (2 girls and 2 boys).

Just after Marie’s 15th...

Stephen Brent ("The Taxi Man")  Perdue

Stephen Brent ("The Taxi Man") Perdue

Jan 6, 2018

Stephen (The Taxi Man) Brent Perdue, 55, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, January 6, 2018 in Community Hospital after a very short illness.

Steve was born December 7, 1962 in Lansing, Michigan.  He was the son of Sharon Perdue.

He graduated from High School in 1980 in Apple Valley, California.  He also lived in Virginia,...

Clifford Ellison Horton

Clifford Ellison Horton

Jan 5, 2018

Clifford Ellison Horton

Cliff Horton, 89, of Hamilton, passed away January 5, 2017 at the Marcus Daly Hospice. Cliff is survived by his wife Bennielee and their three children Debbie Newcomb, Dale (Jody) Horton, and Gayle (Jim) Cook. Cliff was especially proud of his six grandsons. He is also survived by ten great grandchildren.

Cliff...

Barbara Ann Dodge

Barbara Ann Dodge

Jan 4, 2018

HAMILTON — Barbara Ann Dodge, 85, of Hamilton, died Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Discovery Care Centre. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel.

Michael Ray Olson

Michael Ray Olson

Jan 1, 2018

“A life that touches others goes on forever,” and so it is with our dear father, grandfather, brother and friend.  Michael Ray Olson of Hamilton passed away unexpectedly on New Year’s Day with his two sons, Darrel and Mark at his side.

Mike was born July 1st, 1946 in Hamilton to Elmer and Grace (Hahn) Olson.  He...

Jake Devin Glover

Jake Devin Glover

Dec 28, 2017

Jake Devin Glover, 25, of Hamilton passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born March 18, 1992 in Columbus, Montana to Colleen Stimpson and the late Arthur Benton Glover. Jake was raised in Hamilton and graduated from Hamilton High School in 2010. From there he attended the University of Montana where he graduated with a degree in Information...

Richard "Dick" Krasovich

Richard "Dick" Krasovich

Dec 26, 2017

HAMILTON - Richard “Dick” Krasovich, 74, passed away Dec. 26, 2017 at The Living Centre in Stevensville.  He was born in Denver, CO on January 14, 1943 to Ed and Rita Krasovich the third of seven children.

Dick attended parochial schools in Denver and Canon City, CO graduating from Holy Family High School.  He...

Wanda Louise (Curteman)  Jones

Wanda Louise (Curteman) Jones

Dec 17, 2017

Hamilton - Wanda Louise Jones passed away Sunday December 17, 2017 with her family by her side.

Wanda was born on August 4, 1927 in Upland, California. Wanda lived in Ontario, California most of her life. She was married to Bud Jones who proceeded in her in death in 2001.

She is survived by her...

Earlene Mae (Roberts)  Gaudin

Earlene Mae (Roberts) Gaudin

Dec 16, 2017

Earlene Mae Roberts Gaudin, a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, special Aunt, friend, and lover of life passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2017 in Hamilton, Montana, due to natural causes at the age of 90 after living a long healthy life.  Earlene was born at home in Philipsburg, Montana early in the morning on April...

Edith Marie (Miller)  Ihnat

Edith Marie (Miller) Ihnat

Dec 16, 2017

Edith Marie Miller Ihnat, deceased on December 16, 2017, was born on April 14, 1923 at Haxby, Montana, to her parents Clara and Richard Miller. Edith was the second of five children and attended high school in Jordan, Montana. She graduated from high school at Nashua, Montana.

She and her parents moved to the Bitterroot Valley in...

Ren Lewis Cleveland

Ren Lewis Cleveland

Dec 11, 2017

Ren Lewis Cleveland

It seems that Ren Cleveland has been a fixture in the valley from the very beginning. Born at the family ranch home in Hamilton on July 25, 1931 he was welcomed into the Cleveland household by his father Lyle and mother Lillian, joining older sister Lila and brother Carr.  A few years later little...

Darlene Ann (Harris)  Gramza

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

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

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

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...

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