Obituaries

March 24, 1943 – July 21, 2025 Clark Kinney didn’t talk big. He didn’t chase attention. But the way he lived? It left a mark—quietly, permanently. He passed away the […]

Marlene Zeiler passed away of natural causes on July 23, at the Living Centre nursing home in Stevensville, MT. She was 87. Marlene was the 10th child of George and […]

Our mom, Betty Joyce (Deffenbaugh) Davis Kester, passed away the morning of July 18, 2025. She was at home, right where she always wanted to be, next to her big […]

1953 – 2025With heavy hearts and deep gratitude, we announce the passing of Thomas “Tom” H. Dunbar—beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, brother, and cornerstone of the Bitterroot Valley. Tom left […]

Robin “Rob” Dean, 62, of Florence, Montana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and taken to his heavenly home on July 15, 2025. Rob was born on October 5, 1962 […]

Patricia “Patsy” Burnell passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at St. Patrick Hospital at the age of 89. Patsy was born on November 8,1935, in Kalispell, MT to the late […]

Paul Neil Odegaard, age 79, of Missoula, Montana, passed away at home on hospice on July 8, 2025, surrounded by family following a courageous journey with cancer. Paul was born […]

Stacy Renee Wiber of Stevensville passed away on June 25, 0225. She is survived by her husband Anthony and two children, Ezekial and Ronin, sister Elaine, brother Raymond, mother Denise […]

Roland (Woody) Woodburn passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Woody was born in Erding, Germany, to Alva and Franciska Woodburn on April […]

Our precious son, grandson, nephew, and miracle, Brooks Tanner Venema, passed away in the arms of his loving parents on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at just four months old. Though […]

Faye was born in Crosby, North Dakota to Ray and Opal Riveland. She grew up on the family farm by Fortuna with her six siblings. They enjoyed many outdoor activities […]

At 95 and ¾ years young, Glen Mikesell lived a life few could match in grit, heart, and joy. He passed peacefully July 10, 2025, leaving behind not just a […]

Virginia Monfort Bolen of Hamilton, MT passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born in 1930 to Virginia Taylor Monfort, RN and Dr. […]

Ben Essary of Stevensville, MT, passed away on December 20, 2024, after a brief illness. He was born on May 10, 1943, in Lexington, TN, to Henry and Addie Essary […]

Evon Lucian Stephani, 90, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at his longtime home west of Woodside. He was surrounded by his wife of 51 years (Linda), his three sons […]

Corvallis – Bonnie (85) peacefully passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior, June 26, 2025. It was close to lunch time when Jesus came for her.  She was […]

Helen Margaret Sullivan, 85, of Hamilton, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 of metastatic lung cancer.  She was born October 9, 1939, in Hardin, Montana to parents Michael and Helen […]

“Skip” George Frederick Leininger Jr., 78, of Stevensville passed away on the early morning of June 1, 2025 at his home in the company of his daughter Karen, her partner […]