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Death notices – May 2026

May 19, 2026 by Editor Leave a Comment

Teri Patterson
Hamilton – Teri Patterson, 57, passed away at home on Saturday night, May 16, 2026. Brothers Mortuary & Crematory are honored to be entrusted with Ms. Patterson’s care. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com

Patty Smith
Hamilton – Patty Smith, 63, passed away in the morning of Sunday, May 17, 2026 with her daughter by her side. Brothers Mortuary & Crematory are honored to care for Ms. Smith. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www,brothersmortuary.com

Cindy Cook
Missoula – Cindy Cook, 72, of Hamilton, passed away Sunday morning May 17, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital with her family by her side. Brothers Mortuary & Crematory is honored to care for Ms. Cook. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com

Betty Lou Lloyd
Hamilton – A Celebration of Life will be held for Betty Lou Lloyd (October 14, 1928 – February 7, 2026) at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 20th, 2026, at the Sapphire Lutheran Homes Courtyard in Hamilton. For more details, visit www.dalyleachchapel.com.  

Daniel “Jack” Sain
Corvallis – Daniel “Jack” Sain, 88, of Corvallis passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at his home. Services are pending and will be announced. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Christine Ann Easley
Victor – Christine Ann Easley, 73, of Victor passed away Monday, May 11, 2026 at her home of natural causes.  Private family services will be held. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com. 

Margaret W. Beattie
Hamilton – Margaret W. Beattie, 74, of Hamilton passed away Friday, May 1, 2026 at Hope Hospice in Missoula. Services are pending. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

William “Bill” Edward Lauer
Hamilton – William “Bill” Edward Lauer, 86, of Hamilton passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Valley Health and Rehab in Hamilton. Local services have taken place. Burial will take place in Connecticut. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Danny Weer
Darby – Danny Weer, 90, of Darby passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026 at his home of natural causes. Services are pending and will be announced. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

Jose C. Selig
Hamilton – Jose C. Selig, 96, passed away peacefully in the night, Monday, April 20, 2026, at Bitterroot Health in Hamilton.  Brothers Mortuary & Crematory are honored to care for Ms. Selig. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.

JoAnn Galipeau
Stevensville – JoAnn Galipeau, 74, of Stevensville passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. No formal services will be held. The family requests that donations be made to The Clothes Closet in Stevensville at 3614 Alc Way in lieu of flowers. Condolences may be left for the family at www.dalyleachchapel.com.

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