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Maiden Surname, First Middle Name Date of Death Location Age Publication Published Obit ======================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================== ABERASTURI, Marjorie ROWE 21-Oct-2004 Ruth, NV 66 Ravalli Republic 25-Oct-2004 "Death was from Pancreatic cancer. Surviving include her husband Dave Aberasturi of Ruth, Nevada; three children; five sisters and three brothers and families. Burial will be at Victor Cemetery, Victor, Montana." AHLGREN, Marjorie Alberta HAZARD 04-Jul-2004 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 05-Jul-2004 "Born Aug.3, 1920 to Leon Sylvester and Helen Vaughan Hazard in Helena. Married Ivan Edward Ahlgren on March 17, 1946 inHelena; he died in 1992. Private family urn placement at a later date. Survived by two daughters and family." AKEY, Dorothy STEMBLE 20-May-2004 Stevensville 79 Ravalli Republic 24-May-2004 "Born May 28, 1924 Urbana, Ohio to Dewey and Glenna (Hupp) Stemble. Survived by a daughter and grandchildren. Burial at the Oak Dale Cemetery in Urbana, Ohio. The Whitesitt Funeral Home of Stevensville is in charge of local arrangements." ALBERTSON, Georgia CALLAWAY 24-Jul-2004 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 26-Jul-2004 "Her husband, Glen H. Albertson, and her daughter, Jacqueline preceded her in death. Survived by a son, three sisters and a brother and numerous grandchildren. Burial at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton." ALEXANDER, Roma I. SHANK 17-Feb-2004 Stevensville 90 Ravalli Republic 19-Feb-2004 "She was also known as Ramona. Born to Fred and Dora (Hasselbalch) Shank. She and first husband Mel Barrington, lived in Alaska during early 1940s. She married Paul Alexander in the late 1950s. Burial in Wichita Falls, Texas at Crestview Memorial Park. Local arrangements are by the Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation of Stevensville." ALLEN, Ray E. 13-Nov-2004 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 16-Nov-2004 "Born Aug. 12, 1924 in Shawmut, Wheatland County, Montana to George Sr. and Helen Allen. He married Doris Helming on April 10, 1948; she passed away in 1986. He married Grace Neal on Sept. 13, 1989; she survives him. He is also survived by two daughters and families. Burial at Riverside Cemetery, Stevensville." ANDERS, Scott Eugene 22-Feb-2004 Palm Springs,CA 50 Ravalli Republic 27-Feb-2004 "Born April 30, 1953 in Missoula, Montana. He and Marilyn Aicken were married on July 1, 1999, in Las Vegas; she survives him. Also surviving are father, Jess (Arlene) Anders, of Stevensville, MT; mother, Joan (Ray) Thomas of Salem,Oregon. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery in Stevensville." ANDERSON, David Daniel 15-Aug-2004 Victor 27 Ravalli Republic 18-Aug-2004 "Died as a result of automobile injuries north of Victor. Born on Jan. 4, 1977, in Phoenix, Arizona, to Darrell Walter and Beverly Ann (Morris)Anderson. Survivors include his wife, Elva (Leonard) Anderson of Victor; mother, a brother, three sisters and families" ANDERSON, Leon F. 04-Apr-2004 Hamilton 92 Ravalli Republic 07-Apr-2004 "Interment at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. He was a school teacher. Death was from natural causes. Born March 7, 1912, in Valier to Martin J. and Martha Olson Anderson. He married Frieda Johnke in Great Falls on Dec. 1, 1933; she preceded him in death." ANDERSON, Louise S. SMITH 30-Jul-2004 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 02-Aug-2004 "Born on June 18,1917, near Dillon to Clyde and Madge Smith. In 1941 she married Oscar Anderson, also of Dillon; he preceded her in death. She is survived by three children and families; four brothers and a sister and their families." ATKINSON, Rollins John 11-Feb-2004 Missoula 78 Ravalli Republic 13-Feb-2004 "Born Aug. 10, 1925 in Monteral, Canada to Justus B. and Helen (Lennox) Atkinson. He married Cathleen McCarthy in 1981; she survives him; along with two daughters, a step-son and families. Arrangements by Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville. Burial at St.Mary's Cemetery in Stevensville." AUKER, Waldo N. 22-Oct-2004 Hamilton 95 Ravalli Republic 25-Oct-2004 "Wally was born Feb. 7, 1909 in Indiana. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Erna Auker of Hamilton and several nieces and nephews. Private family urn placement will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel." AYLSWORTH, Mildred M. NELSON 26-May-2004 Hamilton 99 Ravalli Republic 28-May-2004 "Urn placement will take place later in Williams County, North Dakota. Born Dec. 17, 1904, in Wadena, Minnesota to Albert and Caledonia Nelson. In 1926 she married Everett Aylsworth; he died in 1977." BARZETTI, Valerie Marie Unknown 20-Oct-2004 Corvallis 50 Ravalli Republic 21 Oct 2004 "She died at her home. Arrangements are by Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory in Hamilton." BAYLES, Jane WINTON 29-Oct-2004 Corvallis 77 Ravalli Republic 03-Nov-2004 "Death was from pancreatic cancer. Born July 27, 1927 in Helena, Montana to John G. and Elma (Shaw) Winton. She married Dick Bayles on May 28, 1962, in West Yellowstone; he survives her along with their two children and families. Private family urn placement will take place at a later date in the Tobacco Roots." BEACH, Donald Lee 15-Dec-2004 Hamilton 72 Ravalli Republic 20-Dec-2004 "Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory in Hamilton, is caring for the family." BEER, Thorma PORTER 21-Mar-2004 Stevensville 88 Ravalli Republic 24-Mar-2004 "Born to March 12, 1915, in Auburn, Wyoming to David Wight and Sarah Ann (Ashdown) Porter. She married Albert Floyd Beer in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 29, 1935. She is survived by a daughter and daughter-in-law and their families. Burial at Spanish Fork Cemetery in Spanish Fork, Utah. Arrangements are by the Whitesitt Funeral Home of Stevensville." BELL, Barbara MICCIO 15-Apr-2004 Missoula 72 Ravalli Republic 21-Apr-2004 "Death from natural causes. Born Dec. 10, 1931, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Joseph and Barbara Konrad Miccio. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Bell. Services will be in Victor." BIEBER, Leroy Glenn 15-Jan-2004 Seattle, WA 61 Ravalli Republic 20-Jan-2004 "He died at the VA Hospital in Seattle. Born July 21, 1949 in Townsend, Montana to William L. and Elsa R. Beyl Bieber. Survived by his four children and families; twelve siblings and their families and grandchildren. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis, Montana." BOGGESS, Donald Lynn 24-Jul-2004 Stevensville 72 Ravalli Republic 26-Jul-2004 "Born Jan. 7, 1932 to Sylvester and Dorothy (Blaine) Boggess in Big Horn, Wyoming. Death was from cancer. He married Joyce Wheeler; she died in 1970. On Feb. 1, 1975, he and Margaret Y. Olson were married; she survives him along with children, step-children and families. Burial at Riverside Cemetery, Stevensville." BONEBRIGHT, Grace LLOYD 17-Feb-2004 Hamilton 94 Ravalli Republic 19 Feb 2004 "Born to Albert and Katherine (Barley) Lloyd. She married Dave Hammond but he died in an accident a short time later. She married Everett E. "Shine" Bonebright on July 20, 1942, in Culbertson. Survived by two children and families. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." BORISEVICH, Willis 31-Aug-2004 Missoula 77 Ravalli Republic 03-Sep-2004 "Born April 1, 1927 in Scobey, Montana. Last name is also listed as Borris. Born to Peter and Joanna (Tkachyk) Borisevich. He entered the U.S.Army Sept. 24, 1945, and was honorably discharged later that year. Burial with military honors at the Sunnyside Cemetery, Stevensville, Montana." BRADLEY, Beryl ALLEN 13-Mar-2004 Missoula 89 Ravalli Republic 16-Mar-2004 "Born May 20, 1914 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Charles and Martha Allen. She was married to Jim Bradley, for 72-plus years. He preceded her in death in October of 2003. At her request, graveside services will be held at Challis, Idaho. Survived by two children and families." BRADY, Julie Ann REINKE 30-Oct-2004 Hamilton 42 Ravalli Republic 02-Nov-2004 "Death was from cancer. She was born in Manchester, Iowa and became the daughter of Gerald and Sharon Reinke of Oak Harbor, Washington. She is survived by two sons, a daughter and their families. Also surviving is her care giver, Rod Stuart." BRATTEN, Agnes NORBURY xx-Nov-2004 Rochester, MN 71 Ravalli Republic 24-Nov-2004 "Death was from heart surgery complications. Born May 22, 1933 in Bernelda to Roy and Edna Norbury. On June 4, 1951, she married Orland Bratten; he survives her. She is also survived by two sons and families; one sister and three brothers." BREUER, Margaret M. 05-Oct-2004 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 08-Oct-2004 "Born on Sept. 19, 1917 to Jean and Klara Van Niemitz Breuer in Rockford, Illinois. She lived in Wautoma, Wisconsin, for 15 years before moving to Hamilton in 1980. She is survived by three nieces and a nephew and their families. She was a self-employed dressmaker. Urn placement will be at a later date in Wisconsin." BRINTON, Lorene 'Rene' JOHNSON 08-Jul-2004 Glendale, CA 48 Ravalli Republic 13-Jul-2004 "Burial at Corvallis Cemetery. Death was from kidney cancer. She was born March 31, 1956 in Missoula to Robert and Marion (Bunny)Johnson. Survived by her husband, John K. Brinton and two children, parents and two sisters and families." BRISKE, Helen K. HENRIKSON 19-Jul-2004 Missoula 92 Ravalli Republic 21-Jul-2004 "Born Oct. 27, 1911 in Williston, North Dakota to Peter and Mary Henrikson. On June 17, 1936 she married Alvin C. Briske in Glasgow; he died in 1981. Interment at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Survived by a daughter, daughter-in-law, and two sisters and families." BROADLEY, Jack L. 31-Oct-2004 Hamilton 77 Ravalli Republic 03-Nov-2004 "Born March 21, 1927 in Kokomo, Indiana to Lydia and Carroll Broadley. He is survived by seven children and their familes; four sisters and a brother. At his request no public services will be held. Cremation and arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." BROWER, Elwood C. 29-Apr-2004 Hamilton 76 Ravalli Republic 04-May-2004 ""Born June 2, 1929 in Chester, Pennsylvania. He married Catherine Theresa Burns Brower on July 12, 1947 at St. Michael's Church in Chester, Pennsylvania; she survives him at the family home in Victor. Also surviving are three sons and families. Arrangements are by Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory." BROWN, George E. 05-Feb-2004 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 10-Feb-2004 "Death was from natural causes. Born Nov. 14, 1916 in Big Sandy, Chouteau County, Montana to Willard and Francis Brown. He married Jo Ann Cole of Springdale, Wash., on July 17, 1957; she survives him along with their three children and families. Arrangements are by the Daly Leach Chapel, Hamilton." BRUSHIA, Michael W. 19-Apr-2004 Stevensville 60 Ravalli Republic 28-Apr-2004 "He was born on Jan. 19,1944, in Sacramento, California to Sam John and Lillian Eva (Corrie) Brushia. He is survived by five children, his parents, two brothers and a sister. Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation was in charge of arrangements." BUSH, Carol Marie MOHN 07-Feb-2004 Darby 56 Ravalli Republic 11-Feb-2004 "Born July 16, 1947 in Kalispell, Flathead County, Montana to Orville and Ruby Mohn. She married Jim Bush in Nov. 2, 1962; he preceded her in death. Survived by her mother and her three children and families. Arrangements are by Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." BUXTON, Lois A. BURNETT 23-Nov-2004 Missoula 100 Ravalli Republic 11-Apr-2005 "She died at Hillside Manor in Missoula. Born July 26, 1904 in Hamilton, Montana to James V. and Etta (Sanders) Burnett who were early pioneers in the Bitterroot Valley. She married Charles Marlin Buxton in September of 1922; he died November 1971. Survived by two sons and families. Burial at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." CANFIELD, George Wallace 23-Dec-2004 Missoula 83 Ravalli Republic 27-Dec-2004 "He was born June 9, 1921 in Taft, California. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Stevensville and their two children and families. There are no formal services scheduled at this time. The Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation of Stevensville is in charge of arrangements." CANNON, John Allen 28-Sep-2004 Hamilton 66 Ravalli Republic 30-Sep-2004 "He was born June 2, 1938 in Missoula, Montana to Clifford and Irene (McDonald) Cannon. Death was from COPD and emphysema. He served in the US Army from 1961 to 1963. He was active in the Stevensville community. He is survived by a brother and family. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana." CARGO, David N. 19-Jul-2004 Fullerton, CA 72 Ravalli Republic 19-Aug-2004 "Burial at Florence-Carlton Cemetery in Florence, Montana. He is survived by his wife, Margaret (Gebhart) Cargo; two daughters, two sons and seven grandchildren." CARTWRIGHT, Carol Jean OHL 23-Jan-2004 Missoula 59 Ravalli Republic 11-Feb-2004 "Born March 21, 1944 in Hamilton, Montana to Lewis Ohl and Ellen Rogers of Missoula. She married Norman Cartwright in Hamilton in February 1972; he died October 1985. Survived by her father and his wife; a son; two brothers, and a sister and families." CASADY, Lucas Alexander xx-xxx-2004 Mt. Rainer,WA 29 Ravalli Republic 24-Jun-2004 "Burial in The Dalles, Oregon. Most of his adolescence was spent in Kenya, East Africa. He married Callyn Jio, daughter of Allan and Marilyn Jio, of Pendleton, Ore., in 1999; she survives him and one son at the family home in Stevensville, Montana. He died Saturday night or Sunday morning, June 12 or 13, 2004, in an avalanche that occurred on Liberty Ridge, on the north side of Mt. Rainier, Washington. Born Aug. 24, 1974, in Klamath Falls, Ore., to Gary and Linda Casady." CHAMBERLIN, John Allen 29-Sep-2004 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 01-Oct-2004 "Born March 2, 1915 in Holton, Kansas to Nathaniel and Minnie Ertel Chamberlin. He grew up in the Whitehall, Montana area. On June 12, 1937, he married Kathryn Peterson in Boulder, Montana; she survives him along with their son and families. He was preceded in death by his oldest son. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Montana." CHAMBERS, Dorothy B. COOPER 03-Nov-2004 Missoula 89 Ravalli Republic 10-Nov-2004 "Born June 20,1915 in West Fork to Dolph and Gertrude Cooper. In 1930, Dorothy married Jesse Ernest Shook. She moved to California in the early 1950s and married DeWitt Chambers. She is survived by her children and their families." CHANCE, Ina E. SANDERSON 11-Oct-2004 Hamilton 90 Ravalli Republic 15-Oct-2004 "Born July 15, 1914 in Green Forrest, Arkansas to Walter and Bertie Sanderson. She is survived by three children and related families. Her husband Dock R. Chance preceded her in death. Burial will be at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." CHIPMAN, Elaine Irene CRIGHTON 12-Aug-2004 Hamilton 57 Ravalli Republic 08-Sep-2004 "Her nickname was Maynard. Born on Aug. 15, 1946, at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On July 6, 1984, she married George Chipman in Duluth, Minnesota; he survives her. She is also survived by one son and family." COFFIN, Marian Margaret BAKER 14-Jul-2004 Hamilton 94 Ravalli Republic 04-Aug-2004 "Born June 23, 1910, in Lone Tree, Iowa to Dr. and Mrs. Horatio U. Baker. She married Burton Lloyd Coffin in 1933; he preceded her in death. She is survived by three children and their families." COLLINS, Elaine M. Unknown 03-Nov-2004 57 Ravalli Republic 04-Nov-2004 "She died at the home of her stepson, Don and Cheryl Collins. Death was from natural causes. Services will be held at a later date." COMER, Charles Martin 23-Sep-2004 Hamilton 81 Ravalli Republic 01-Oct-2004 "Born June 15, 1923 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Benjamin and Ethel Comer. He married Margaret Jenkins in Hamilton; she died in 2002; his daughter Sharon died in 1987. No formal service will be held and private urn placement will take place at a later date." COOK, Anna Louise LAFFRAY 09-Sep-2004 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 13-Sep-2004 "Burial will be at Grantsdale Cemetery, Grantsdale. Born Jan 21, 1915 in Bonner, Montana to Curtis and Carrie Begler Laffray. On June 18, 1950, she married Ellsworth B. Cook in Hamilton. She is survived by her husband, two children and families. She was a charter member of Christ Bible Church in 1953." CORN Jr., William J. 31-Aug-2004 Hamilton 68 Ravalli Republic 01-Sep-2004 "Death was from cancer. He was born Nov. 27, 1935 in Ashville, N.C. Survivors include his wife, Claire, of the family home on the West Fork in Darby, Montana; three children and families. Burial will be at the Roberts Cemetery in Arden, North Carolina." CORNISH, John M. 11-Mar-2004 Livingston 81 Ravalli Republic 22-Jun-2004 "Burial at Riverside Cemetery in Hamilton.(Ravalli Republic Newspaper June 22, 2004).Born March 11, 1923 to John Howard and Mabel Ruth Cornish. Preceded in death by his first wife Phyllis Janetta Logan and second wife Dolores Fay Cole Jones. He is survived by two children and families; two brothers and a sister and their families." COULTER, Edward Joseph 22-Jul-2004 61 Ravalli Republic 26-Jul-2004 "He died at his home of heart failure. Born Oct. 19, 1942, in Greenpoint, N.Y. to Edward and Mary Lamneck Coulter. He and Lorraine Luniewski were married on January 27, 1968 at Queens, N.Y., they moved to Montana in 1992; his wife survives him along with a daughter and son and families. Worked at the New York City Police Department Emergency Services Unit. He retired as a sergeant after 20 years of service. Arrangements are by the Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville." COX, Robert F. xx-xxx-2004 Ontario, CA 80 Ravalli Republic 21-Jul-2004 "Born Jan 3, 1924 in Eagle River, Wisconsin to Perry and Mildred (Shafer) Flannery. Married Helen Marie Montoyo on November 20, 1928; she died in 1999. Survived by a son, daughter and a sister and families. Burial at Victor Cemetery, Victor, Montana." CRAW, George 17-Jan-2004 Hamilton 84 Ravalli Republic 19-Jan-2004 "Arrangements are pending and will be announced by Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." CRAWFORD, Norman Edward 19-Feb-2004 Missoula 75 Ravalli Republic 01-Apr-2004 "He was born June 5, 1928 to Edward Allan and Alice (Sheen) Crawford in Cambridge, Idaho. He married Joanna Schall on March 30, 1968;she survives him at the family home in Stevensville. Burial will be at Mountain View Cemetery in Ronan, Montana." CURTIS, Merle Christina OLSEN 31-Oct-2004 Edmonton,Canada 84 Ravalli Republic 01-Nov-2004 "She died at Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Graveside service arrangements are pending by Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory in Hamilton, Montana." DANEL, Kenneth N. 23-Nov-2004 Hamilton 67 Ravalli Republic 25-Nov-2004 "Born July 5, 1937 in Galena, Kansas to Raymond H. and Nellie Danel. He married Arlene Anderson on November 16, 1985 in Las Vegas, Nev; she survives him along with his six sons and a daughter and their families. Arrangements are by Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." DANIELS, Elizabeth T. GOW 30-Jan-2004 Missoula 87 Ravalli Republic 02-Feb-2004 "Born Oct. 7, 1916 in Florence, Montana to Robert and Agnes (Luby) Gow. On April 19, 1937, she married Roy E. Daniels; he preceded her in death. Survived by her son, daughter and their families; two sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial at Florence/Carlton Cemetery in Florence." DAW, Darrell R. 03-Jun-2004 Corvallis 68 Ravalli Republic 08-Jun-2004 "Death was from cancer. He was born May 27, 1936 to Elgin and Lila Daw, in New Deal during the construction of the Fort Peck Dam; he grew up in Darby. He is survived by his wife Carolyn and his son and family. Urn placement at a later date." DeLEO, Frank R. 06-Aug-2004 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 09-Aug-2004 "Burial will be at the Avon Cemetery in Avon, Montana. He was a truck driver. Death was from natural causes. Born June 19, 1921, in Renton, Washington to John and Mary (Dandrea) DeLeo. He married Lorraine Crumrine on August 21, 1943 in Lake City, Washington; she survives him. He is also survived by three children and families." DERRICK, Catherine Elizabeth McCORMICK 04-Dec-2004 Stevensville 79 Ravalli Republic 07-Dec-2004 "Born Feb. 5, 1925 in New York City, New York to Claude and Catherine E. (Reis) McCormick. On Feb 23, 1943, she and Charles Woodrow Derrick were married in Yuma, Arizona; he died in 1994. Survived by one son, two brothers and a sister and families. Arrangements by Whitesitt Funeral Home." DIAL, John O. 16-Nov-2004 Missoula 66 Ravalli Republic 22-Nov-2004 "Death was from Parkinson's disease. Born Sept. 17, 1938 in Dinuba, California to John O. Dial, Sr. and Margret Lucille Washburn. Survived by his wife, Marion in Conner and a daughter and her family in Stevensville. His remains will be dispersed on the mountains surrounding his home in Conner in 2005." DIEHL, Hilda M. KLINE 16-Nov-2004 Hamilton 98 Ravalli Republic 18-Nov-2004 "Death was from natural causes. Born Dec. 6, 1905 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania to Erwin and Emma Kline. In 1925 she married Horace Diehl; he died in 1972. She is survived by two daughters and numerous grandchildren. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton" DODDS, Daniel G. 06-Nov-2004 Hamilton Ravalli Republic 18-Nov-2004 "Born to Gilbert T. and Margaret M. Dodds. He married Linda Goodspeed; she survives him along with their four daughters and families." DUNN, Jason William 16-Mar-2004 Stevensville 17 Ravalli Republic 18-Mar-2004 "Born March 24, 1986 in Glendale, Arizona to Jimmy and Tina R. (Franklin) Dunn. Death was from a Seizure disorder. He was a senior at Stevensville High School. He is survived by his stepfather and mother, Curtis and Tina Cladouhos; his father, Jimmy Dunn; three siblings and grandparents." DUUS, Elveda Violet JOHNSON 22-Dec-2004 Hamilton 74 Ravalli Republic 27-Dec-2004 "Born Dec. 29, 1929 Philipsburg, Granite County, Montana to Adeline Holberg and Harry Johnson. She married James M. Duus on Nov 26, 1949, in Hamilton; he survives her along with their two children and families. Private family urn placement will take place at a later date.'' DWORSHAK, Karen E. 27-Mar-2004 Hamilton 51 Ravalli Republic 31-Mar-2004 "Born June 13, 1952 in Bozeman, Montana to Leo and Marjorie (Arlint) Dworshak. She died at her home in Grantsdale. She is survived by her father, a son, a daughter, four grandchildren, two sisters and a brother and all families. Dowling Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements." DYE, Lucy EGGERS 15-Dec-2004 The Dalles, OR 89 Ravalli Republic 21-Dec-2004 "Born Jan. 7, 1915 in Comstock, Nebraska to Henry and Gussie Eggers. She married Clifford Wilson Dye on July 20, 1933 in Corvallis; they were married 53 years when he passed. Surviving are three daughters and a son and families. Burial at Corvallis Cemetery, Corvallis, Montana." EARL, Janet Mary RYEL 23-Aug-2004 Hamilton 73 Ravalli Republic 25-Aug-2004 "She is survived by her children and their families. She had been in Hamilton, Montana for only one year." Engel, Celeste UNKNOWN 25-Jan-2004 Hamilton Ravalli Republic March 11, 2004 "She and her late husband Albert Engel were professors in the geology department at the Institute of Oceanography at La Jolla, Calif." FERRELL, Leonard 27-Nov-2004 Hamilton 75 Ravalli Republic 29-Nov-2004 "His nickname was Wally. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." FINLAY, Ted 25-Dec-2004 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 28-Dec-2004 "He married Martha Thompson April 26, 1942, in Sandpoint, Idaho; she preceded him in death in 1996. Survived by children Melvin, Mark, Marie and Myles and families. Cremation has taken place at the Dowling Crematory in Hamilton. Burial at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Death from Natural causes." FIRKINS, Stephen L. 12-Jan-2004 Corvallis 66 Ravalli Republic 15-Jan-2004 "Born Oct. 17, 1937 in Pocatello, Idaho to Harold and Nellie Firkins. He married Flora Lee Stephens on June 25, 1956; she survives him. Also surviving are a son and daughter and families. He worked as an independent trucker. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis, Montana." FLETCHER, Christian David 24-Mar-2004 Ann Arbor, MI 4 mo. Ravalli Republic 29-Mar-2004 "Death was from complications of hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Born Nov. 17, 2004 in Ann Arbor, Michigan to David Allan and Kim Lee Fletcher; they survive him along with his twin sister and six other sisters. Interment will be at Victor Cemetery in Victor, Montana." FLORIN, Catherine M. UNKNOWN 09-Jan-2004 79 Ravalli Republic 12-Jan-2004 "Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory in Hamilton, is caring for the family." FORTNEY, Kenneth E. 01-Jan-2004 Missoula 85 Ravalli Republic 06-Jan-2004 "Born June 20, 1916 in Farmersville, Ohio to Roger and Ida (Bowman) Fortney. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. at St. Philip Benizi Mission, Darby, with Father Fortney officiating. A reception will follow at the church. Survived by a son and daughter and families. Burial at Lone Pine Cemetery." FOWLER, Judy Elizabeth BURRIS 15-Feb-2004 Hamilton 55 Ravalli Republic 18-Feb-2004 "Death was from Alzheimer's disease. Born Oct. 16, 1948 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Albert and Helen Burris. She married James W. Fowler on Aug. 15, 1971; he survives her at the family home in Corvallis. Also surviving is a brother, and two sisters and families. Burial at Corvallis Cemetery." FOX-MARCUM, Harriett KEENEY 15-Nov-2004 Hamilton 92 Ravalli Republic 17 Nov 2004 "Born Oct. 17, 1912 in Oakland, California to Edward M. and Mable (Seroy) Keeney. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Hamilton; one son, one daughter, three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, all of California. Arrangements are by Daly-Leach Chapel, Hamilton." FRITZ, Geraldine M. McELLIGOTT 04-Sep-2004 Missoula 85 Ravalli Republic 06-Sep-2004 "She was born May 27, 1919 to Edmond J. and Helen A. (Fahrenbach) McElligott in Kansas City, Missouri. She married William L. Fritz on March 3, 1945; he died in 1989. They eight children all who survive her. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana." GLASSER, Jackie T. DAVIS 27-Nov-2004 Conner 55 Ravalli Republic 30-Nov-2004 "Born Sept. 30, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to John Albert and Delores Davis. She moved to Montana where she married Wesley Wayne Glasser on Sept. 30, 1980. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." GONZALEZ, Zechariah 29-Mar-2004 Ravalli Republic 02-Apr-2004 "He was the infant son of Keith and Sarah Gonzalez of Hamilton. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery." GONYEA-REIDINGER, Lynn Marie 21-Jun-2004 Stevensville 50 Ravalli Republic 30-Jul-2004 "Born Jan. 30, 1954 in Portland, Oregon to Will and Lucille Gonyea. Death was from cancer. She is survived by her husband Michael Reidinger of Stevensville; her two children and families.The Whitesitt Funeral Home of Stevensville was in charge of cremation arrangements." GRAY, Willa STEPHENS 16-Apr-2004 Billings 83 Ravalli Republic 28-Apr-2004 "Preceding her in death was her husband of over 62 years, Elwood "Woody" Gray. She was the daughter of Thadeus "Dan" Stephens. She will be laid to rest beside her husband in the Hamilton cemetery." GREER, Bonita Rose Unknown 16-Apr-2004 46 Ravalli Republic 20-Apr-2004 "Burial will be at the Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby. She was born Dec. 16, 1957. Local arrangements are by Nelson and Vial Funeral Home in Libby." GREGG, George G. 18-Jan-2004 Missoula 84 Ravalli Republic 20-Jan-2004 "Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory, 415 S. Second St. in Hamilton, is caring for the family." GREGG, Velma Louise KALLIN 27-Apr-2004 Tacoma, WA 82 Ravalli Republic 14-Jul-2004 "Born June 10, 1921, in Florence, Montana to Karl and Faye Kallin. She was married to Charles Eldon Gregg for 60 years; he survives her. Graveside service will be held in Hamilton, Montana at Riverview Cemetery on July 19, 2004." GUSE, John G. 07-Oct-2004 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 08-Oct-2004 "Death was from Emphysema and multiple health complications. He died at the Marcus Daly Hospice and Palliative Care Center. Born June 15, 1918 in New Liepzig, North Dakota to Gustov and Caroline Guse. He married Erna Entzel on March 4, 1939; she died February 1998. He is survived by one son and three daughters and their families. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis, Montana." HADAWAY, Vivian ABNER xx-Aug-2004 66 Ravalli Republic 13-Aug-2004 "Born on Dec. 24, 1937 in Lee County, Kentucky. She married Tom Hadaway on May 16, 1959; he preceded her in death. She is survived by three children and families, two sisters and one brother." HAGMAN, Herlene G. HONOHAN 13-Nov-2004 Corvallis 48 Ravalli Republic 17-Nov-2004 "Born to Cliff and Harriet Honohan. She married Gus Hagman Oct. 16, 1980; they later divorced. she is survived by her two children, parents and brother and families. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." HAIGH, Helen B. PIERSON 11-Jan-2004 Hamilton 98 Ravalli Republic 13-Jan-2004 "Born July 1, 1905 in Janesville, Wisconsin to Roy and Marie Bemis Pierson. She married Kenneth (Cub) Vallance and later Herb Haigh; both preceded her in death. Survived by a daughter; son-in-law and daughter-in-law, and numerous grandchildren." HAMILTON, Ladean SESSIONS 24-Nov-2004 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 29-Nov-2004 "Born April 30, 1917 in Shelly, Idaho to Thomas and Violet Killian Sessions. She married Oburn Hamilton on Oct. 31, 1952; he preceded her in death. Survived by one sister and a son and their families. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery, Corvallis." HAMMOCK, Virginia Louise LEMUEL 18-Dec-2004 Darby 86 Ravalli Republic 21-Dec-2004 "Death from Alzheimer's. Born March 5, 1918 in Bay City, Michigan to Alfred and Marie Goodband Lemuel. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Howard Dixon in 1968 and Marion (Bark) Hammock in 1991; one brother, Edward, and sister, Lucille. Surviving is a daughter and sister and families. Urn placement will be in Oregon." HANCOCK, Floyd M. 20-Apr-2004 Missoula 70 Ravalli Republic 22-Apr-2004 "Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana. Born Dec. 16, 1933, in Medicine Lake, Montana to Seth Arlow and Gladys Acelia (Skank) Hancock. He married Patricia Minnehan on Jan. 3, 1957; she died Jan. 10, 1989. He is survived by three children and families." HANNA, Sr., Raymond Lee 09-May-2004 Florence 42 Ravalli Republic 12-May-2004 "Death was from a motorcycle accident. Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory, 415 S. Second St. in Hamilton, is caring for the family." HARRSCH, Richard 28-Mar-2004 Hamilton 65 Ravalli Republic 31-Mar-2004 "Born May 8, 1938 in Hamilton, Montana to Leo and Frances Harrsch. He married Pearl Campbell Smith on June 19, 1965, in Hamilton; she survives him at the family home in Darby. Survived by 4 children and families; and 2 brothers and families. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel." HATHAWAY, Bobby "Bob" Ray 02-Mar-2004 Hamilton 70 Ravalli Republic 05-Mar-2004 "Urn placement with military honors will be held at Riverview Cemetery at a later date. Born Nov. 12, 1933 in Niobrara, Neb.,to Ben and Maude Lowell Hathaway. Married Janet "Jan" Dooley on March 30, 1968, in Helena; she survives him." HAYNES, Madeline UNKNOWN 25-Oct-2004 Hamilton 99 Ravalli Republic 26-Oct-2004 "Born June 5, 1905 in Kansas City, Missouri. Survived by one daughter and her husband and numerous grandchildren. Burial will be in Kansas City, Missouri. Arrangements by Daly-Leach Chapel, Hamilton, Montana." HAYWARD, Therma C. OSWALD 25-Oct-2004 Hamilton 93 Ravalli Republic 28-Oct-2004 "Born Nov. 30, 1910 in Darby, Montana to William J. and Millie (Overturf) Oswald. On June 14, 1930, she married Ralph "Bob" Hayward in Bozeman; he died in California in 1974. Survived by a daughter and family. Private urn placement will take place in Southern California at a later date." HEITZENRODER, Ricky Carl 15-Mar-2004 Corvallis 41 Ravalli Republic 18-Mar-2004 "Born Aug. 17, 1962 in Great Falls, Montana to Wolfgang Heitzenroder and Ilean Delores Roberts. He is survived by four children, his parents and two brothers. Services will be at Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. Private urn placement will be at a later date." HERRIOT, Carol L. EBBETT 16-Aug-2004 Missoula 70 Ravalli Republic 16-Sep-2004 "Death was from natural causes. Born June 3, 1934 in St. Maries, Idaho to Gene and Lena Joliff Ebbett. She graduated from Missoula County High School. On July 25, 1953, she married Norman J. Herriot; he survives her at the family home in Stevensville, Montana. She is also survived by two sons and families." HILEMAN, Mary Belle 19-Jan-2004 Hamilton 79 Ravalli Republic 20-Jan-2004 "Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Stevensville." HINTON, Katherine Louise BEYL 06-Mar-2004 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 11-Mar-2004 "Born March 9, 1917 in Sellersburg, Indiana to Clarence Richard and Katherine Baxter Beyl. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles S. Hinton, who passed away in 1994.Survived by two sons and families. Death was from Alzheimer's." HOILAND, Arthur Jay 22-Sep-2004 Corvallis 75 Ravalli Republic 27-Sep-2004 "He was born January 21,1929 to Norwegian immigrants Ivar and Anna Hoiland in Big Timber, Montana. On June 28, 1953, he married Dolores Hoem, in Big Timber. He was a CAT operator, superintendent of highway construction and a cattle rancher. He is also survived by his daughter and her family." HOLLAND, Agnes FERGUS 27-Aug-2004 Hamilton 92 Ravalli Republic 31-Aug-2004 "Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Born on May 26, 1912, in the Bronx, New York to John and Jane Brodie Fergus. In 1932 she married Arthur Holland in New York; he died in 1989. She is survived by her children and families." HOLMQUIST, Carmen'Connie'GUTIERREZ 31-Jul-2004 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 04-Aug-2004 "Burial at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby. Born June 16, 1917, in National City, California to Aurelio and Enedina Gutierrez. From her first marriage she had four children. She later married Chester Holmquist on July 28, 1945, in Yuma, Arizona; he preceded her in death. They had four children and raised two stepsons. She is survived by 9 children and families; two brothers and two sisters and their families." HOPMAN, Dixie Grace 'Penny'SHERMAN 15-Jun-2004 Hamilton 79 Ravalli Republic 21-Jun-2004 "Burial at Corvallis Cemetery. Born in Bell, California on Dec. 11, 1924 to Jasper "Dick" and Laura (La Place) Sherman. Survived by her second husband, William F. Hopman; he survives her and son by her first marriage and his family." HOUSE, Paul R. 27-Feb-2004 Missoula 74 Ravalli Republic 01-Mar-2004 "Death was from a brain hemorrhage. Born on March 29, 1929 in Canandaigua, N.Y. to Alvin J. House, Sr. and Wilhelmina (Osgood) House. The family moved to Montana in 1942. He married Charlene Wright on May 21, 1971; she survives him. He is also survived by seven children and families." HOWARD, Hannah Marie KNOPF 25-Feb-2004 Hamilton 88 Ravalli Republic 27-Feb-2004 "Born April 23, 1915 in Erskine, Minnesota to Knayles and Cora (Hagen) Knopf. She and Delbert "Red" Martin Howard were married on July 20, 1934; he died in 1989. Survived by seven of her children and families. Services at the Stevensville Church of Latter-day Saints. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery, Stevensville." HUDSON, Genevieve UNKNOWN 18-May-2004 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 19-May-2004 "Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory, 415 S. Second St. in Hamilton, is caring for the family." HUGHES, Donald F. 18-Apr-2004 Hamilton 76 Ravalli Republic 20-Apr-2004 "Burial at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. He was a sawyer by trade. Born on April 17, 1928, near Charlos Heights. He married Dora Chaulk in 1954; she survives him. He is also survived by two brothers, a daughter and a son and all of their families." HUGHES, Kenneth Avery 16-May-2004 Hamilton 72 Ravalli Republic 18-May-2004 "Born Jan. 15, 1932 in Charlos Heights to Charles Avery and Zada Mae (Bennett) Hughes. He married Cheryl Ross of Hamilton on Aug. 24, 1956; she survives him along with their two daughters and families." HURLEY, Judy Ann RAGSDALE 03-Dec-2004 Hamilton 58 Ravalli Republic 10-Dec-2004 "Death was from cancer. Born Nov. 28, 1946 in Santa Monica, California to Clyde and Doris Ragsdale. She was preceded in death by her brother, James Ragsdale, in 1982. Survived by her parents, two daughters, one son, a sister, and a brother and numerous families and grandchildren." JAMES, William "Bill" L. 27-Jun-2004 Hamilton 54 Ravalli Republic 05-Jul-2004 "Born on Sept. 7, 1949,in Sunland Tujuhunga, Calif. to Harvey and Bonnie Brewster James. Survived by wife Ruth E. James and two children and their families. Private family urn placement will be at a later date." JAMESON, Dorothy May DALE 21-Nov-2004 Hamilton 81 Ravalli Republic 25-Nov-2004 "Born May 25, 1923 in Arlee, Montana to Isaac and Annella Dale. She married Roy Jameson in 1945; he died in 1995. She is survived by two children and families. Services will be held Saturday, November 27 at 2 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Funeral Home in Missoula." JOHNER, Mark S. 16-Apr-2004 Hamilton 49 Ravalli Republic 28-Apr-2004 "Death from natural causes. He was born Aug. 16, 1954 in Seattle, Wash., the son of Jerome P. and Anina S. Johner. He is survived by two sons, his parents, two sisters and three brothers and numerous other relatives." JOHNSON, Aileen May LOWELL 29-Sep-2004 Stevensville 82 Ravalli Republic 01-Oct-2004 "Death was from congestive heart failure. Born Sept. 2, 1922 in Braintree, Mass. to Edmund and Margaret Lowell. She married Melvin E. Johnson on February 14, 1943. Preceded in death by one son, she is survived by husband, daughter and daughter-in-law and families. She was a Licensed Psychiatric Technician. Burial at Madronna Cemetery in Saratoga, California." JOHNSON, Margie Jo BARNEY 02-Mar-2004 Missoula 51 Ravalli Republic 04-Mar-2004 "Born May 2, 1952 in Philipsburg, Montana to Gerald and Lorraine (Forgette) Barney. On Dec. 19, 1969, she married Dennis Johnson in Butte; he survives her. Burial at Fort Missoula Cemetery, Missoula. Death was from natural causes." JOHNSON, Merri E. UNKNOWN 12-Nov-2004 Hamilton 78 Ravalli Republic 16-Nov-2004 "Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. " JOHNSON, Norma HARVEY 07-Oct-2004 Hamilton 85 Ravalli Republic 11-Oct-2004 "She was born Feb. 17, 1919 in Washington, DC. She was a pioneer in female aviation in the 1930's while still in her teens. Born to Lawrence and Frances Harvey. She was predeceased by first husband Lyle Warbis of 42 years; and second husband Loren Johnson of 13 years. She is survived by her children." JOHNSON, ROBERT E. 17-Mar-2004 Hamilton 54 Ravalli Republic 19-Mar-2004 "Arrangements are by Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory, Hamilton, Montana." JOHNSTON, Sharon L. UNKNOWN 02-Nov-2004 Boston, Mass. 66 Ravalli Republic 12-Nov-2004 "Death was from cancer. Born to Robert and Florence Johnston Interment at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton, Montana. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Montana. Survived by a sister and families." JONES, Helen M. PARPOLIA 23-Dec-2004 Hamilton 88 Ravalli Republic 29-Dec-2004 "Born Aug. 20, 1916 in Hamilton to Peter and Winifred Leibel Parpolia. She married Lawrence Jones in Hamilton in June 1935; he died in 1998. Survived by sons Larry, Gary and Darrell and their families. Private family urn placement will take place at a later date." KAMERER, Bess G. 05-Jan-2004 Hamilton 101 Ravalli Republic 06-Jan-2004 "Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." KARPER, Philip 18-Oct-2004 Missoula 88 Ravalli Republic 21-Oct-2004 "He died at the Village Health Care center in Missoula. Burial will be at the Riverside Cemetery, Stevensville. Whitesitt Funeral Home of Stevensville is in charge of arrangements." KARR, Patricia J. UNKNOWN 21-Apr-2004 Hamilton 61 Ravalli Republic 23-Apr-2004 "Burial at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby. Born on Aug. 30, 1942, in Evanston, Illinois. She married Walter 'Wally' Karr on Nov. 12, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois; he survives her. They moved to Darby, Montana in 2000. She is also survived by a daughter and a sister and their families." KEELE, Linnie M. HARLOW 23-Mar-2004 Hamilton 84 Ravalli Republic 24-Mar-2004 "Born April 12, 1919 in Silverton, Oregon to Plinnie and Leeta Harlow. She married LeRoy Keele in Salmon, Idaho, on Nov 27, 1936; he preceded her in death. Survived by two sons, a daughter and a sister and their families." KELLY, Bernard Mike 07-Oct-2004 Stevensville 55 Ravalli Republic 11-Oct-2004 "Born Dec 1, 1948 in San Diego, California to Bernard Clemet and Marjorie (Tripp) Kelly. He is survived by his wife Lisa, their three children and families; a brother and three sisters. Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville is in charge of arrangements." KESTER, Marjorie E. LANDSIEDEL 20-Mar-2004 Missoula 77 Ravalli Republic 24-Mar-2004 "She was known as Marge. Born Sept. 21, 1926 in Missoula to Adolph and Mildred Landsiedel. She was a cook for 50 years. Her husband, Scoop Kester, died in 1999. She is survived by two sisters and six children and their families. Burial will follow at Sunnyside Cemetery, Stevensville, Montana" KEYES, Jr., Arthur Emit 'Art' 20-Jun-2004 Hamilton 97 Ravalli Republic 23-Jun-2004 "A joint service for Anna and Arthur will be held Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Wilsall Senior Center in Wilsall, Montana. Born to A.E. Keyes and Inez Kilmer Keyes Peters on March 16, 1907, in Hattisburg, Mississippi. Family moved to Bozeman, Montana when he was a baby, then to Wilsall in 1914. On July 3, 1930 he married Anna Howard; she preceded him in death." KING, Bobbie SHIPP 18-Nov-2004 Hamilton 65 Ravalli Republic 22-Nov-2004 "Born April 9, 1939 in Oakland, California to Richard M. and Ethel E. Shipp. Survived by husband Howard King of Hamilton, 4 daughters, 7 sons and 8 grandchildren. Arrangements are by the Daly-leach Chapel." KING, Clarence Edward 13-May-2004 Hamilton 88 Ravalli Republic 17-May-2004 "Death was from natural causes. Born Dec. 16, 1915 in Grafield County, Montana to Arthur and Mammie King. He married Lois Kettleson on Dec. 31, 1941; she died May 20, 2003. He is survived by son Donald and his family and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son Ronald in 1947 and son David on Sept. 13, 1989. No services will be held." KING, Donald Clarence 26-May-2004 Hamilton 59 Ravalli Republic 28-May-2004 "Private family urn placement will be at a later date. Death from cancer. Born on Nov. 7, 1944, in Glasgow to Clarence and Lois Kettleson King. On Oct. 28, 2003,he married Kathryn Sargent; she survives him." KOSTENICK, Paul 05-Jan-2004 Florence 93 Ravalli Republic 06-Jan-2004 "Arrangements are by the Whitesitt Funeral Home of Stevensville." LANGE, Kermit 05-Dec-2004 Stevensville 74 Ravalli Republic 09-Dec-2004 "Death was from natural causes. Born Dec. 1, 1931 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to Kermit H. and Margaret (Dick) Lange. He married Anne S. Sullivan June 13, 1953, at St. Mary's in Stevensville; she survives him, along with their three children and families. He was a retired Air Force Senior Master Sergeant. Arrangements by Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville. Burial at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Stevensville." LANTZ, Joseph Edward 12-Oct-2004 Missoula 67 Ravalli Republic 14-Oct-2004 "Death was from cancer. He was born April 15, 1937 in Iron River, Michigan to Joseph A. and Jo Ann (Shield) Lantz. He married Vicki Lake, at St. Agnes Catholic Church on Dec 22, 1956, in Iron River. He is survived by his four daughters and families." LARSON, James Gordon 06-Mar-2004 Spokane, WA 63 Ravalli Republic 08-Sep-2004 "He was born Oct. 3, 1940 to Ernest and Grace (Guest) Larson in Missoula, Montana. He was a school teacher. He is survived by two children and their families, and eight brothers and sisters and their families. Burial will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana." LAUDER, Dade H. 08-Apr-2004 Stevensville 91 Ravalli Republic 12-Apr-2004 "Burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Missoula. Born in Stevensville on Feb. 4, 1913 to Alexander and Emily (Lister) Lauder. He married Irene O'Brien in 1948; she preceded him in death." LAURSEN, Martin Dahl 06-Feb-2004 82 Ravalli Republic 09-Feb-2004 "Born Oct 29, 1921 in Hyellebjerg, Denmark. In 1955 he and his wife Anna, along with their two sons, made the journey to America. In 1972 they bought a piece of land in the Bitterroot Valley. He is survived by his wife, Anna, of 56 years; two sons, a daughter and their families. In 1995 he was honored by Queen Margaret of Denmark for his heroic actions during World War II. While serving as a freedom fighter in the underground, he was the youngest soldier to enter, at the age of 17. He decoded military messages encoded in BBC news reports to support the resistance and their efforts." LAY, Bertha NELSON 03-Sep-2004 Hamilton 91 Ravalli Republic 06-Sep-2004 "She was born Aug. 19, 1913 to Nels and Martha (Berquim) Nelson in Sturgis, South Dakota. She married Morris Wildey in 1934; later divorced. She married Presley Lay in 1963; he preceded her in death. She is survived by two brothers, one sister, four children and all of their related families." LAYMON, Donald Paul 08-Apr-2004 Hamilton 60 Ravalli Republic 12-Apr-2004 "Born March 2, 1944, in Valparaiso, Indiana to Paul and Rachel Laymon. Married twice; survived by second wife Peggy." LEACH, Richard William 24-Dec-2004 Stevensville 72 Ravalli Republic 27-Dec-2004 "Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation of Stevensville." LEE, John W. 06-Mar-2004 Victor 71 Ravalli Republic 15-Mar-2004 "Death was from cancer. Born Oct. 30, 1932 in Apache, Oklahoma to Abbigie and Marguerite Lee. He married Doris Thomas in Oxnard, California on Nov. 23, 1950; she survives him. He is also survived by four sons and families. Arrangements were by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." LEWIS, Elmer Scott 16-Apr-2004 Hamilton 90 Ravalli Republic 19-Apr-2004 "Burial at Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis. He was a surveyor. Born on May 19, 1913, in Ismay, Custer County, Montana. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley, and his brother, Adrian Lewis. He was raised and educated in Ravalli County. Survived by a son and family." LEWIS, Frank R. 28-Sep-2004 Missoula 89 Ravalli Republic 29-Sep-2004 "Arrangements are by the Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation, Stevensville, Montana." LILES, Jr., Homer Parker 20-Mar-2004 Hamilton 84 Ravalli Republic 23-Mar-2004 "Born April 20, 1919, in Haskel, Texas to Homer Parker Liles, Sr. and Beryl McConnel Liles. Married Emily V. Bryant, on March 14, 1940. Homer's ashes will be scattered with his wife Emily's at a later date. Survived by a son and daughter and their families." LISS, Sheila Katherine GRONBACH 11-Apr-2004 Stevensville 34 Ravalli Republic 14-Apr-2004 "Death was the result of automobile injuries. She was born Aug. 16, 1969 to Steven and Bertha Gronbach in Longmont, Colorado. She married Robert Liss in July, 1999; he survives her along with their five children and her parents and siblings. Burial will be at Sunnyside Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana." LORENZ, Albert D. 26-May-2004 Corvallis 91 Ravalli Republic 31-May-2004 "Born May 6, 1913, to Bertha and Daniel Lorenz of Peckham, Colorado. Married to Beatrice Ross in May 1935;she died in 1992. He married Esther Riddle; she survives him." LUBKE, Jean 09-Nov-2004 Missoula 48 Ravalli Republic 10-Nov-2004 "Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Montana." LUTTENBERG, Catherine O. KLUSMAN 06-Aug-2004 Hamilton 97 Ravalli Republic 09-Aug-2004 "She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Olga Klusman, husband, Max, two sisters and a brother. She is survived by a daughter and her family." MAKI, Violet Marie ROGERS 08-May-2004 Hamilton 94 Ravalli Republic 10-May-2004 "Born on a homestead west of Victor to Mary and Christopher Rogers. In 1928 she met and married Jacob Maki of Victor; he preceded her in death in 1982. Survived by two sons and families. Death was from cancer." MANN, Mary Louise SOLOMON 21-Jan-2004 Victor 75 Ravalli Republic 22-Jul-2004 "Born Oct. 31, 1928 in Greenville, Tennessee. She married her first husband Harold E. Armstrong, after his death she married Charles W. Mann. They were to celebrated their 36th anniversary in June of 2004. Eastern Star Naomi Chapter #19 will officiate her memorial service on Aug. 7 at 9:30 a.m. at Victor Cemetery." MARJERISON, Ina Lois URION 13-Jan-2004 Stevensville 88 Ravalli Republic 16-Jan-2004 "Born January 27, 1915 in Augusta, Montana to Fred A. and Emma (Payne) Urion. She married Ross W. (Bill) Marjerison on April 16, 1942, at Fort Lewis, Washington; he preceded her in death. Survived by a son and daughter and families. Private burial will be held at the Plains Cemetery at Plains." MARKS, Lucille GAVIN 19-Jun-2004 Stevensville 94 Ravalli Republic 23-Jun-2004 "Born May 7, 1910,in Missoula to Burt and Mary Gavin. She married Philip J. Marks; he preceded her in death." MATUSICK, Walter "Walt" Joseph 26-Jul-2004 Columbia Falls 86 Ravalli Republic 04-Aug-2004 "He was a masonry contractor. He joined the U.S. Army in 1941; honorably discharged in 1945. He was in the 737th Tank Battalion and fought in the Battle of the Bulge under General Patton. Born May 5, 1918 in Akron, Ohio to Jozeph Matuszyk and Eva (Gach) Matusick. He and Gretta Vannoy were married in Olympia, Washington in 1943; she survives him. He is also survived by two daughters and their families." MATZ, Juanita Lurene BECKHAM 15-Dec-2004 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 20-Dec-2004 "Born Aug. 11, 1917 in Newell, South Dakota to Harvey and Frances Webb Beckham. She move to Hamilton from South Dakota in 1988 to be near her children. Surviving are a daughter, two sisters and a brother and families. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. Burial at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." McDANIELS, Glenn Nathan 05-Oct-2004 Hamilton 64 Ravalli Republic 08-Oct-2004 "Death was from Emphysema. Born March 7, 1940 in Midland, Michigan to Earl and Pansy McDaniel. He married Beverly Jean Coons, daughter of Milton and Irene Coons of Minot, N.D., on July 8, 1969; she survives him along with their two daughters and families. He was employed as a finish carpenter and painting contractor. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton, Montana." McGEOCH, Verna Mae STOESER 08-Oct-2004 Hamilton 93 Ravalli Republic 11-Oct-2004 "Born Dec. 15, 1910 in Newburg, North Dakota to Thomas and Maggie (Gill) Stoeser. She married Robert McGoech October, 1939 in Great Falls; he predeceased her. She is survived by a son and two brothers. Burial at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton, Montana." McGILL, Dorothy D. BRAGG 05-Jun-2004 Missoula 78 Ravalli Republic 02-Jun-2004 "Born March 28, 1926 to Delbert and Lelia (Long) Bragg in Glasgow, Montana. She married William W. "Bill" McGill in November 1948 in Seattle, Washington; they later divorced. Survived by her children and families. The Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville is in charge of arrangements." McKAY, Melvin Joseph 19-Sep-2004 Missoula 78 Ravalli Republic 23-Sep-2004 "Born Sept. 6, 1926 in Butte, Montana to Charles and Angeline (LeCoure) McKay. Joe and June Zeiler were married on Jan. 26, 1948; she survives him along with their three sons and families. The Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation of Stevensville is in charge of arrangements. He worked in the logging industry." McKINLAY, James Richard 04-Jun-2004 Hamilton 79 Ravalli Republic 02-Jun-2004 "Born to Vada Ivy and Clyde Milo McKinlay in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. Survived by four children, fourteen grand children and four great-grand children. Arrangements are under the direction of the Daly-Leach Chapel." McNALL, Rosemary BROWN 05-Nov-2004 Hamilton 85 Ravalli Republic 10-Nov-2004 "Born Jan. 15,1919 in Aurora, Illinois to James O. and Lillian (Fisher) Brown. She married William Murray McNall on Sept. 5, 193x,at Seward, Alaska; he preceded her in death. She is survived by two sons and a daughter and their families. Burial at Riverside Cemetery, Hamilton, Montana" MECKLER, Joyce Nona Marlene HENDERSON 06-Mar-2004 Stevensville 67 Ravalli Republic 08-Mar-2004 "Born June 4, 1936 in Butte, Montana to Robert and Irene Henderson. She married Richard Meckler in Missoula on June 20, 1954. Survived by a daughter and three sons and families. Arrangements by Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville." MILLER, Henry E. 06-May-2004 Stevensville 90 Ravalli Republic 10-May-2004 "Born January 19, 1914 in Little Falls, Minnesota to Michel and Edna (Smith) Miller. Survived by a niece and many friends in Stevensville, Montana. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana." MILLER, James H. 07-Apr-2004 Missoula 79 Ravalli Republic 09-Apr-2004 "Born on July 13, 1924, at Newport, Oregon to George and Synthia (Hart) Miller. He married Kay Pillow on Sept. 8, 1951; she survives him at the family home in Stevensville." MILLER, Wayne John 22-Jul-2004 Hamilton 82 Ravalli Republic 26-Jul-2004 "Born Feb. 22, 1922 to Charles and Beulah Smith Miller in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas. Survived by a daughter, a son, three sisters and families. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton with military honors presented by the Hamilton American Legion and the Marine Corps League." MILSTEAD, John Louis 04-May-2004 Hamilton 85 Ravalli Republic 07-May-2004 "Born Dec 19, 1918 in Chatsworth, Illinois to Carl and Elsie Adams Milstead. Married Lilian Vick in 1945 in Missoula; she died in 1994. Survived by two sons, two daughters, and two brothers and their families. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." MITCHELL, Golda Isabel WARD 17-Jan-2004 Corvallis 83 Ravalli Republic 20-Jan-2004 "Born July 24, 1920 in Felt, Idaho to Simeon and Clarice Decker Ward. She married William Mitchell on Aug. 20, 1938; he preceded her in death. Survived by her four children and families, one sister and four sisters-in-law and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton, Montana." MOORE, Doris M. HOOPER 29-Aug-2004 Stevensville 84 Ravalli Republic 31-Aug-2004 "Burial will be at Union Cemetery at Dickson, Tennessee. Born in Dickson, Tennessee, Oct. 21, 1919 to Walter and Bertha (Lyon) Hooper. She married Albert Lee Kimbro in 1948. In 1954 she married Charles A. Moore. Both husbands preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter and son and families." MORRIS, Ruby Grace EMERICK 30-Nov-2004 Stevensville 92 Ravalli Republic 03-Dec-2004 "Born April 9, 1912, in Prado, California to Elmer Calvin and Ruby Pearl (Pate) Emerick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Roscoe Morris, in 1983. Survived by one son, two sister and two step-sisters and families. Whitesitt Funeral Home in charge of cremation. Ashes will be inturned at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville" MULLEN, Myrtle L. DAVIS 31-Jul-2004 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 02-Aug-2004 "Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Born in Yakima, Wash., to Eva Luella and James Edward Davis on April 22, 1915. Myrtle married Robert Mullen at the Church of God where Robert became the pastor. They were married on June 14, 1937; he died November 3, 2002." MURPHY, Goldie D. LITTEN 19-Sep-2004 Hamilton 94 Ravalli Republic 24-Sep-2004 "Burial will be in Idaho. Born July 19, 1910 in Gem, Idaho to Henry and Norabelle Norman Litten. She married John (Jack)Murphy in November 1930 and he preceded her in death in 1971. She is survived by a daughter and three grandchildren and families. She worked as a waitress, bar maid and bookkeeper during her life." MURPHY, Elvira L. Unknown 06-Oct-2004 Hamilton 99 Ravalli Republic 08-Oct-2004 "Services will be in San Diego, California. Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton is in charge of arrangements." MURRAY, Lenard 19-Oct-2004 Hamilton 63 Ravalli Republic 25-Oct-2004 "Born June 18, 1941 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Henry Lenard and Myrtle Lorene Martin Murray. He married Bonnie Sue Smith on March 12, 1961; she survives him. Preceded in death by his parents; his stepfather Oscar Martin and his brother Darrell Martin. Also surviving are three children. Burial at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton." NEFF, Quentin J. 10-Mar-2004 Hamilton 74 Ravalli Republic 12-Mar-2004 "Born April 4, 1929 in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Emmett and Winnifred Neff. He married Marian K. Lanz on Dec. 28, 1951, in Mandan, N.D. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marian, in 1998. Survived by four children and families and one sister. Burial at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton." NEUVONEN, Melvin 08-Jan-2004 Stevensville 82 Ravalli Republic 12-Jan-2004 "Two years ago he moved to Montana from New York Mill, Minnesota to live with family after his sister, Violet, passed away. A memorial service will be held in New York Mills at a later date and his ashes will be buried in the family plot." NICKERSON, Jason J. 13-Mar-2004 Stevensville 32 Ravalli Republic 02-Apr-2004 "Death was at the Gold Creek Campground near Stevensville. Arrangements are pending." NIEZGODZKI, Matthew John 17-Aug-2004 Missoula 29 Ravalli Republic 20-Aug-2004 "Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis. Born on Aug. 3, 1975, in Torrance, California to Larry and Linda Niezgodzki. He is survived by his parents, brother, sister, grandparents and numerous relatives." NORDSTROM, Paul E. 14-Mar-2004 Hamilton 95 Ravalli Republic 18-Mar-2004 "Born July 2, 1908 in Crystal Falls, Michigan to Alfred and Nani Nordstrom. He married Marie A. Sudman on Dec 24, 1932, in Sarben, Nebraska; she died in 1986. He is survived by three children and families. Burial will be at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota." NORTON, Bernard Monty 12-Nov-2004 Dell 67 Ravalli Republic 17 Nov 2004 "Death was from accidental asphyxiation. Born June 21, 1937 in Killdeer, North Dakota to Bernard and Opal Norton. He married Betty J. Pittsenbarger, on June 15, 1957; she survives him at the family home in Victor. He is also survived by his four children and families. He died while hunting in Dell, Montana at Big Muddy Creek." OLSEN, Mattie Irene BRINKLEY 10-Aug-2004 Hamilton 90 Ravalli Republic 16-Aug-2004 "Burial at Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Born Sept. 19, 1913, in Black Rock Arkansas to Martine L. and Etta M. Hamm Brinkley. Married Kenneth D. Olsen on Sept. 8, 1935; he died Jan. 31, 1998. Survived by two children and families." ORTEGA, Audrey Irene BRANDT 22-Sep-2004 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 29-Sep-2004 "Born Feb. 3,1921 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Harvey and Zelda McConnell Brandt. She moved to the Bitterroot Valley in 1996 from Riverside, California. Survived by two children, a brother, and a sister and families. She was a dog breeder and trainer of German Shepherds." OSBORNE, Florence Ruth UNKNOWN 14-May-2004 Missoula 85 Ravalli Republic 17-May-2004 "Death was from cancer. Born in 1918 in Lincoln, Nebraska. She is survived by three daughters and families. Her early years were spent in Juneau, Alaska, in later years she taught in the Arctic. She moved to Montana in 2002. Burial in Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton, Montana." PARKS, Carla Christine UNKNOWN 06-Oct-2004 Lost Trail Rest Area 52 Ravalli Republic 11-Oct-2004 "The Lost Trail Rest Area is located on the Montana-Idaho Border. Death was from cardiac arrest. She was on vacation with her husband at the time of her death. They were from Forks, Washington. Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home in Hamilton, Montana is caring for the family." PATEMAN, Donald Lloyd 07-Nov-2004 Stevensville 73 Ravalli Republic 02-Dec-2004 "Born July 22, 1931 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to Lloyd and Frances Pateman. Married Jean Irma Lehman, Aug 27, 1952, in Jefferson, Wisconsin; she survives him; also surviving are two daughters and two sons and families. He died in Daytona Beach, Florida; he was working at the Ocala Nat'l Forrest as National Forest Service camp host." PATZER, Edward R. 16-Nov-2004 Hamilton 76 Ravalli Republic 18-Nov-2004 "Born Jan. 31, 1928, in Harvey, N.D. to Edward and Eva Patzer. He married Holly Vallance on June 13, 1947; she survives him; along with their three children and families. Private family urn placement will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." PENDLETON, Ramona WANDLER 15-Oct-2004 Hamilton 75 Ravalli Republic 01-Nov-2004 "Born Dec. 21, 1928 in Belfield, North Dakota to Joe and Elizabeth Wandler. Her family moved to the Bitterroot Valley three years after her birth. She married Melvin Pendleton in 1972 when she and Mel were living in Illinois; he survives her at the family home in Victor; and her two children." PERRY, David Clapham 27-Sep-2004 Hamilton 65 Ravalli Republic 29-Sep-2004 "Born Dec. 27, 1938 in Summit, New Jersey to Frances and Kenneth Perry. In 1968 he married Elizabeth Lawrence. In 1975, he married Joan Whitney Stoddard in Honolulu, Hawaii; she survives him. He is survived by two daughters, a brother and a sister and families. Death was from ALS, Lou Gehrig's disease." PETERSON, Alice 28-Jul-2004 Hamilton 85 Ravalli Republic 30-Jul-2004 "Born February 4, 1919, in Rugby, North Dakota to George and Anna Peterson. She was a pastor and established Barnabas Ministries Church in Hamilton.Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. Burial will be at the Grantsdale Cemetery." PHILLIPS, David Clay 25-Mar-2004 Lodi,CA 63 Ravalli Republic 14-Apr-2004 "He was born Sept. 16, 1940 to Emery and Clayetta Groff Phillips in Missoula. He was a newspaper advertising sales executive. He is survived by his wife Sue and family. Interment will follow at the Victor Cemetery in Victor, Montana." POPIEL, Rose CAPLE 14-Apr-2004 Hamilton 84 Ravalli Republic 16-Apr-2004 "Burial will be at Grantsdale Cemetery. Born in Hamilton on Sept. 15, 1919 to Ethel and Wyncer Caple. She married Frank Popiel on April 20, 1940; he survives her. She is also survived by a son and daughter and their families." POTTON, Rene S. 25-Jun-2004 Hamilton 46 Ravalli Republic 28-Jun-2004 "Burial at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville. Born July 9, 1957 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to Harry and Genevieve Potton. He married Jeanie Kirstchen in August 1984; divorced in August 1992. Survived by one daughter, parents and siblings." PRATT, Dean Paul 02-Aug-2004 Al Anbar Providence, Iraq 22 Ravalli Republic 10-Aug-2004 "Born on Aug. 7, 1981, in Missoula to Danny Lee and Geraldine Rauer Pratt. Whitesitt Funeral Home of Stevensville is in charge of arrangements. He was a Corporal in Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, lst Marine, Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force. He was killed in action during Operation Iraqi Freedom." PRICE, Maxine UNKNOWN 24-Sep-2004 Missoula 73 Ravalli Republic 20-Oct-2004 "She was born Oct. 26, 1930 in Atwood, Illinois. She married Jesse M. Price on Jan. 10, 1958, in Missoula; he survives her at the family home in Stevensville. She is also survived by two sons and two daughters and families; and two sisters. No services are planned at this time." PRINTZ, Eve K. MAYER 09-Jan-2004 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 12-Jan-2004 "Born Sept. 13, 1920 in Beaulah, North Dakota to Eva Kohler, the daughter of North Dakota pioneers, and Wilhelm Mayer, a refugee of the Russian revolution and a World War I U.S. Army veteran. She married Royal Printz on July 8, 1939; he survives her along with six children and families. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton." RALL, Gladys Marie PALIN 25-Sep-2004 Hamilton 64 Ravalli Republic 29-Sep-2004 "Born Nov. 17, 1939 in Hamilton, Montana to Wilbur Henry and Velma Mason Palin. On Dec 17, 1956, she married Vernerd Rall in Hamilton. They had two children. She devoted her life to caring for her disabled son; he survives her. Death was from cancer." RATKOWSKI, Leonard J. 17-Nov-2004 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 19-Nov-2004 "Born in Chicago, Illinois to Leo and Fermina Ratkowski. He and wife Ruth were married Nov. 11, 1945; she survives him. He started his career with the Chicago Fire Department in 1946 as engineer on one of the fire boats." RAYMOND, Dennis L. 26-May-2004 Hamilton 66 Ravalli Republic 28-May-2004 "Interment at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Born on March 24, 1938, in Hamilton to Lloyd and Louise Tew Raymond. On May 8,1960, he married Virginia Barker in Darby; she survives him." REIFF, Martha Ann UNKNOWN 27-Apr-2004 Hamilton 74 Ravalli Republic 28-Apr-2004 "Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. She was born Aug. 14, 1929 in Saugerties, New York. She is survived by her husband, Edward Reiff Sr., of Hamilton and her son." REISSING, Edward "Ed" A. 10-Apr-2004 Missoula 88 Ravalli Republic 13-Apr-2004 "Burial at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville. Born on July 27, 1915, in Tacoma, Washinton to Herman Jacob and Pearl Edith (Tenney)Reissing. On Oct. 8, 1938, he and Caroline Neal were married in Augusta, Montana; she survives him. He is also survived by 4 children and their families." REEVES, Winifred Esther JOHNDREAU 12-Mar-2004 Missoula 85 Ravalli Republic 15-Mar-2004 "Born June 10, 1918 in Omaha, Nebraska to Joseph and Mary Johndreau. She married Kendell Reeves on Aug. 25, 1937; he died in 1997. She is survived by three children and a sister and their families. Interment will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." REDDING, Joyce Luetta HICKEY 23-Dec-2004 Victor 104 Ravalli Republic 27-Dec-2004 "She died at Bitterroot Valley Living Center in Stevensville. Born Feb. 13, 1900in Victor, Montana to Alice Mae Chilson and John R. Hickey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl, in 1981. Survived by three nieces and a nephew. Arrangements by Whitesitt Funeral Home. Burial will be at Victor Cemetery, Victor." RHODES, Daniel J. 30-Jun-2004 Illinois 40 Ravalli Republic 09-Jul-2004 "Died on Wednesday, June 30, 2004 or July 1, 2004, as a result of a trucking accident in Illinois. Born Nov. 9, 1963, to Merval and Dorothy Rhodes. He grew up in Florence. Survived by a daughter, his parents and siblings. He was an organ donor." RICHARDSON, Billy 08-May-2004 Hamilton 73 Ravalli Republic 10-May-2004 "Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory, 415 South Second Street in Hamilton, is caring for the family." RITCHEY, Louie 17-Dec-2004 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 20-Dec-2004 "Born Nov. 28, 1915 in Walpole, Illinois to Alfonso and Senora Cantrell Ritchey. On May 27, 1944, he married Nadia Benson in Reno, Nevada; she survives him along with two daughters and families. He was a self-employed building contractor. Burial with military honors. He is in the National Old Time Fiddlers Hall of Fame. Burial will be at the Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." ROBERTS, Kenneth Spencer xx-xxx-2004 Victor 69 Ravalli Republic 10-Nov-2004 "He died at a Burn Center in Seattle, Washington from burns suffered in a motor home fire. Born Oct. 31, 1935 in Geneseo, Illinois to Kenneth Earl and Julia (Herbst) Roberts. On Aug. 6, 1971, he married Helen Marie Carlson; she survives him. He is also survived by his four children and families; two brothers and three sisters. Burial will be at Victor Cemetery in Victor, Montana." ROBERTS, Mildred Leah THOMPSON 02-May-2004 Hamilton 88 Ravalli Republic 04-May-2004 "Born July 3, 1915 in Darby, Montana to James and Ida Thompson. She married Clinton Roberts on November 4, 1933; he preceded her in death. Survived by three children and one sister and families. Services at the Daly-Leach Memorial Chapel. Burial at Lone Pine Cemetery, Darby." ROBINSON, James Allen 25-Aug-2004 Missoula 55 Ravalli Republic 30-Aug-2004 "Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville. Death was from a cerebral aneurysm. Born on March 8, 1949, in Missoula to Lloyd James and Norma Annette (Cozad) Robinson. He married Ruth Ann Willoughby (Wooters) on July 7, 1994; she survives him." ROSE, Onetta Louise 22-Nov-2004 Stevensville 91 Ravalli Republic 25-Nov-2004 "She was born Dec. 19, 1912 to Harry and Onetta Cecelia (Staffanson) Rose. She is survived by sons; Kevin France of Victor, Ron Hayward of Stevensville and a daughter; Nila Hopkins, in Washington; and families. Arrangements are by Whitesitt Funeral Home, Stevensville." RUDISHAUSER, Irene V. UNKNOWN 27-Nov-2004 Hamilton 94 Ravalli Republic 29-Nov-2004 "Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." RUBEN, Betty Jean RISSLER 22-Feb-2004 Tampa, FL 80 Ravalli Republic 04-Mar-2004 "Born April 22, 1923 in Missoula, Montana to Ann Thomas and Orvile Rissler. She was married to Larry Ruben for 45 years. Survived by a daughter and families. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis, Montana." SAUMELL, Mary G. HERNANDEZ 25-Mar-2004 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 31-Mar-2004 "Death was from natural causes. Born Sept. 28, 1916 in Cuba to Domingo Gonzalez Hernandez and Mercedes Gonzalez Mujica. She married Larry Saumell on Nov. 20, 1937; he preceded her in death. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Cemetery. Survived by two sons, a brother and grandchildren." SCHLAPMAN, Albert John 16-Sep-2004 Kalispell 92 Ravalli Republic 20-Sep-2004 "Burial will be at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby. Born July 12, 1912 in Gladstone, North Dakota to Anton and Anna (Simon)Schlapman. He married Enid Alverson on July 16 at the Lutheran Church in Livingston, Montana; she died in April of 2004. He is survived by two daughters and families." SCHLAPMAN, Betty Jean ROBERTSON 29-Sep-2004 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 01-Oct-2004 "Born March 13, 1924 in Darby, Montana to Frank and Alta Johnson Robertson. She married Rudy Schlapman in Hamilton on May 3, 1943; he preceded her in death. Survived by two sons and families. Burial will be at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby." SCHLAPMAN, Enid Viola ALVERSON 19-Apr-2004 Kalispell 86 Ravalli Republic 21-Apr-2004 "Burial will be at Lone Pine Cemetery in Darby. Born Dec. 18, 1917, in Livingston, Montana to John and Eva May Alverson. She married Albert John Schlapman on July 16, 1940, in Livingston; he survives her." SCHWEITZER, Mary Katherine WHITNEY 22-Nov-2004 Hamilton 77 Ravalli Republic 23-Nov-2004 "She was born April 12, 1927 in Cleveland. She was adopted by Robert Morgan Whitney and May Henrietta (Willis) Whitney at the age of eight weeks and received her education in education in Winona, Minnesota. She is survived by her husband Hans R. Schweitzer of Corvallis, and their two children." SCOLES, Vivian HANSEN 01-May-2004 Florence 62 Ravalli Republic 05-May-2004 "Death was from a heart attack. Born July 26, 1941 in Torrington, Wyoming to Carl and Lena Hansen. On September 3, 1960 she married Gene F. Scoles; he survives her. preceded in death by her mother, Lena Cerovski of Billings. Survived by three children, her father and step-mother, and siblings and all their families." SEARLE, Vina B. O'KANE 17-Jan-2004 Hamilton 43 Ravalli Republic 19-Jan-2004 "Born February 19, 1960 in Madison, Wisconsin to Marion O'Kane. She married David Searle; he survives her along with their two daughters and her mother, Mary Cummins. In October 2003 she and her husband were featured in the "National Dragster Magazine" Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery, in Corvallis, Montana.". SEARLES, Ursula M. WALKER 21-Apr-2004 Hamilton 68 Ravalli Republic 26-Apr-2004 "She was a librarian. Born on July 2, 1935, in San Jose, California to Paul and Bessie Bowman Walker. On Dec. 8, 1955, she married Harry A. Searles in Hayward, California; he survives her. She is also survived by two sons and their familes, her mother and a sister." SERWACKI, Frank Michael 06-Oct-2004 Sula 66 Ravalli Republic 07-Oct-2004 "Born Sept. 27, 1938 in Haverhill, Mass. to Frank and Rita Serwacki. He married Gretchen C. Benson on Nov. 9, 1963; she survives him along with their four children and families; and one brother and one sister." SHELDON, Dorothy SEELYE 12-Dec-2004 Missoula 81 Ravalli Republic 20-Dec-2004 "Born May 20, 1923 in Bently, North Dakota to Loyd and Frances Seelye. She married Harvey Wetzsteon on June 15, 1940 in Hamilton; he died March 31, 1969. She married Raymond Sheldon on May 30, 1972, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; he survives her. Ashes will be buried in Victor Cemetery, Victor, Montana." SHELDON, Theresa Naomi UNKNOWN 30-Nov-2004 Hamilton 88 Ravalli Republic 01-Dec-2004 "Born July 28, 1916 in Okalhoma City, Oklahoma. She is survived by two daughters and families. Cremation has taken place and private interment will take place in Washington." SHONKWILER, Evagene SANDERS 16-Dec-2004 Hamilton 89 Ravalli Republic 21-Dec-2004 "Death was from complications related to Parkinson's disease. Born Nov. 7, 1915 in Columbus, Ohio to Charles and Ruth Detwiler Sanders. She married Lincoln Neil Shonkwiler on Oct. 6, 1945; he died in 2002. Survived by two daughters, a sons and families; and numerous friends. Burial at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory in Hamilton, is caring for the family." SHORTER, Jared Quin 26-Sep-2004 Atlanta,GA 25 Ravalli Republic 05-Oct-2004 "Born May 8, 1979 in Hamilton, Montana to Glenn and Victoria Shorter; they survive him along with step-parents, sisters and numerous extended families members. He was a locksmith by trade. Cremation has taken place in Atlanta, Georgia. Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville, Montana is in charge of arrangements." SIEGFRIED, Lee W. 29-Dec-2004 Hamilton 93 Ravalli Republic 31-Dec-2004 "Only child born, June 2, 1911 in Plymouth, Wisconsin to William and Ida (Winkler) Siegfried. He married Margaret LaRoche of Lake Linden, Mich., on Aug. 2, 1941; she survives him. Retired manager of several men's clothing stores. Also surviving are his son and daughter and their families." SINE, Paul A. 21-Nov-2004 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 23 Nov 2004 "There will be private services at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." SINERIUS, Harry Allen 26-Sep-2004 Hamilton 64 Ravalli Republic 30-Sep-2004 "Born March 26, 1940 in Butte, Montana to Herman and June Albert Sinerius. He was selected as one of the top 25 Santas in America by Good Housekeeping magazine. Survived by his wife Linda and two children and families. He is also survived by his mother and two brothers and families." SINGLETON, Pauline PAINTER 29-Oct-2004 Missoula 91 Ravalli Republic 03-Nov-2004 "Born Jan. 20, 1913 in Gifford, Missouri to William and Leola Painter, she grew up in Wyoming and South Dakota. She married Jesse Singleton on Dec. 30, 1933; he died in 2001. Survived by three sons and three daughters and their families. Urn placement will be at a later date." SLABODNIK, George Francis 20-Nov-2004 Missoula 56 Ravalli Republic 24-Nov-2004 "Born January 10, 1948 in California to George Francis and Angela Marie (Mikolich) Slabodnik. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Teresa (Pfau) Slabodnik of Victor. The Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation of Stevensville is in charge of arrangements." SMITH, Kristina CLUTE 19-Nov-2004 Missoula 54 Ravalli Republic 22-Nov-2004 "Born July 11, 1950 in Spokane, Washington to George E. and Beverly J. Clute. She married Milton Smith in 1970, the couple divorced in 1973. She was preceded by her parents, grandparents Roy and Dorothy Larson, and William and Laurena Clute. Survived by her sisters and families" SMITH, Mary R. BALLARD 14-Nov-2004 Thermopolis, WY 91 Ravalli Republic 19-Nov-2004 "Born May 31, 1913 in Belgrade, Gallatin County, Montana to George D. and Lillie B. (Gastineau) Ballard. She married Walter D. Smith on June 23, 1934, in Bozeman; he died in 1998. Survived by six sons and six daughters and families. Burial will be at Victor Cemetery, Victor, Montana." SMITH, Ruby Christina QUICK 24-Sep-2004 Missoula 82 Ravalli Republic 27-Sep-2004 "She was born Dec. 3, 1921 to Claud and Elnara Williams Quick in Alexander, Missouri. She owned Simi Travel Agency in Simi Valley,California. Survived by her husband, Donald Hellickson, of Hamilton, Montana; two daughters, step-son, two sisters and other related families." SMITH, William M. 17-Dec-2004 Hamilton 72 Ravalli Republic 24-Dec-2004 "Born July 28, 1932 in Cedar Keys, Florida to William Sr. and Verdie Smith. Doc married Wilma D. Gydesen on June 1, 1952, in Oakland, California; she survives him. Also surviving are three children and families. Preceded in death by one daughter and his parents. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." SNIDER, Pauline BOYER 18-Jan-2004 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 20-Jan-2004 "She and her twin sister Josephine were born October 15, 1920 in Corvallis, Montana to Howard and Amoline (Goff) Boyer. She married Carl Doty July 19, 1941, in Butte, Montana; she married Gene Snider on Oct. 14, 1984, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; they both prededed her in death. Burial will be at the Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis." SODEN, Ruth Marie KOREMAN 08-Aug-2004 Hamilton 63 Ravalli Republic 11-Aug-2004 "She was a registered nurse. She is survived by husband James. Born in Tipton, Iowa, during a blizzard on Nov., 29, 1940. She and her husband retired to Hamilton five years ago from Kent, Washington. She is also survived by four children and families." SPERRY, Lillian Mae SNYDER 23-May-2004 Corvallis 80 Ravalli Republic 26-May-2004 "Interment at the Corvallis Cemetery. Born on Oct. 10, 1923, in Plevna, Montana to Clarence and Louise Krausz Snyder. On Jan. 23, 1945,she married John W. Sperry in Corvallis; he survives her." STALEY, Walter Lawrence 01-Apr-2004 Columbia Falls 88 Ravalli Republic 07-Apr-2004 "He was cremated at the Columbia Falls Mortuary and his remains will be interred in the family plot in Walnut Hill Cemetery in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Born May 15, 1915 to Alvah and Sadie (Kee) Staley in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He is survived by his wife Rita at the family home in Corvallis." STANDLEY, Charles L. 18-Nov-2004 Hamilton 75 Ravalli Republic 22-Nov-2004 "Death was from heart failure. Born April 5, 1929 in Chance, Montana to William and Minniebelle Standley. He married icky Lakin on August 3, 1983 in Fairbanks, Alaska; she survives him along with their two daughter and son and their families. Services at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Corvallis." STEHLIK, William 13-Oct-2004 Hamilton 80 Ravalli Republic 14-Oct-2004 "Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory in Hamilton, is caring for the family." STEINER, Gladys L. UNKNOWN 08-Oct-2004 Hamilton 77 Ravalli Republic 11-Oct-2004 "She passed away at her home with her husband, Robert, by her side. Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton is in charge of arrangements." STEVENS, Chester W. 08-Dec-2004 Hamilton 88 Ravalli Republic 16-Dec-2004 "Death was from the complications of Parkinson's disease. Survived by his wife Helen (they were married 67 years); two daughters and a son and families; and three sisters and families. Interment will take place a Whitepine Cemetery, Thompson Falls at a later date." STOCK, Richard xx-xxx-2004 Hamilton Ravalli Republic 01-Apr-2004 "He was born in 1935. He is survived by his wife, Marianne and family and friends. Services will be at the Daly-Leach Community Room on February 25, 2004." STOLL, Ethel Caroline YERIAN 21-Dec-2004 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 24-Dec-2004 "Born Nov. 1, 1918 in Hamilton, Montana to Amanda and Asa Yerian. In 1939 she married Elbert "Al" Stoll; he preceded her in death. Survived by two children and families. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. Burial at Corvallis Cemetery in Corvallis, Montana." STRANGE, Helen E. SWANSON 11-Jul-2004 Hamilton 96 Ravalli Republic 15-Jul-2004 "Burial at the Victor Cemetery. Born May 19, 1908, in Oregon, Ogle County, Illinois to C. J. "Charlie" and Emma Christina Swanson. The family moved to Montana in 1909. In 1931, she married Morris Allen Strange; he died in 1973." TAYLOR, Allen Douglas 23-Aug-2004 Hamilton 96 Ravalli Republic 25-Aug-2004 "Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Born Aug. 27, 1907, in Sabula, Iowa to John and Harriet Taylor. In 1910 the family to Grantsdale where he was raised. He married Annie Jane McCrossin on Aug. 13, 1930; she survives him. He is also survived by two daughters and all of their families." TAYLOR, Annie J. McCROSSIN 24-Sep-2004 Hamilton 92 Ravalli Republic 27-Sep-2004 "She was born Aug. 13, 1912 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to James and Ethel Likins McCrossin. They moved to Montana in 1925. On Aug. 13, 1930, she married Allen Douglas Taylor in Hamilton. She operated the Elite Beauty Shop in Hamilton. Survived by two daughters and families. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton." TAYLOR, Robert F. 08-Jul-2004 Hamilton 92 Ravalli Republic 09-Jul-2004 "Burial at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Born on Feb. 21, 1912 in Leavenworth, Washington to Charles and Lillian Babst Taylor. On Sept.17, 1938, he married Ruth E. Fisk in Hamilton; she survives him. He is also survived by a daughter and family." THOMAS, Barbara F. UNKNOWN 20-Oct-2004 Missoula 72 Ravalli Republic 21 Oct 2004 "She died at her home. Arrangements are by Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory in Hamilton." THRAILKILL, Paul E. 24-Jun-2004 Victor 83 Ravalli Republic 30-Jun-2004 "Born on May 29,1921 at Woodside to William C. and Anna Marshall Jenkins Thrailkill. He is survived by a sister-in-law and a brother and their families." TODD, Robert "Bob" Linsey 28-Apr-2004 Charlo 94 Ravalli Republic 03-May-2004 "Graveside Services will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville. Born on December 19, 1909 in Bozeman to Robert and Elizabeth Todd. Married Valma Baker on December 29, 1953, in Reno, Nevada; she survives him." TRIPP, Delphine M. JORGENSEN 23-Mar-2004 Stevensville 89 Ravalli Republic 24-Mar-2004 "Born in Big Sandy, Montana to Henry and Caroline Jorgensen. Arrangements are by Ronald Brothers of Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory, Hamilton, Montana." TUELL, Dorothy B. LAMACUS 04-Mar-2004 Hamilton 90 Ravalli Republic 08-Mar-2004 "Born Sept. 19, 1913 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Alfred and Lola Lamacus. She married Robert Lee Tuell on July 7, 1928, in Tulsa, Oklahoma; he preceded her in death in California. Survived by five of her nine children and families. Arrangements are under the care and direction of the Daly-Leach Chapel." UHLENBUSCH, August James 22-Dec-2004 Hamilton 85 Ravalli Republic 24-Dec-2004 "Born May 13, 1919 in Moscow, Idaho to August (Gus) and Ragna (Rena) O. Johnson Uhlenbusch. He is survived by one sister, Grace Martiny; two nephews and five nieces. Burial will be at Moscow Cemetery in Moscow, Idaho, with military honors presented." VANBLARICOM, Fredrick G. 12-Sep-2004 Hamilton 93 Ravalli Republic 14-Sep-2004 "Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton. Born June 20, 1911 in Victor to Frederick and Luella Geyer VanBlaricom. On Dec. 9, 1935, he married Claire Kimberly in Hamilton; she preceded him in death. He is survived by companion Maggie Oliver, two sisters, a brother and their families and 5 grandchildren." VERWOLF, Barney 10-Sep-2004 Missoula 94 Ravalli Republic 14-Sep-2004 "Death was from nautral causes. Born April 29, 1910 in Manhattan, Gallatin County, Montana to Leonard and Emma (Hammersma) Verwolf. He served in the U. S. Army during WW II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge. He is survived by two sisters and one aunt. Burial will be in Manhattan, Montana with military honors." VICK, Odin C. 28-Sep-2004 Hamilton 74 Ravalli Republic 01-Oct-2004 "Born Sept. 9, 1930 in Great Falls, Cascade County, Montana to Ernest and Lorna Higgins Vick. He was professor of psychology in Ypsiland, Mich., then moved to Missoula, where he was a professor at the University of Montana. Survived by four siblings and families. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton, Montana." WAGNER, Alvin Gene 29-Dec-2004 Hamilton 66 Ravalli Republic 31-Dec-2004 "Born Aug. 12, 1938 in Missoula to Louis and Mildred (Galland) Wagner. He married Alice Jean Dillon Aug 17, 1958, in Delta, Colorado; she survives him at the family home in Vantage, Washington. Also surviving are his three children and families and his mother, Mildred Foote. Burial at Corvallis Cemetery, Corvallis, Montana." WANSTRATH, J. Grant 18-Feb-2004 Missoula 77 Ravalli Republic 01-Apr-2004 "He was born Aug. 23,1926 to Joe and Reva Wanstrath in Pompeys Pillar, Montana. He married Joan E. Price on Jan. 26, 1952, in Seattle,Washington; she preceded him in death. Survived by his daughter and family." WARBIS-JOHNSON, Norma 07-Oct-2004 Hamilton Ravalli Republic 21-Oct-2004 "The Whitesitt Funeral Home of Stevensville is in charge of arrangements. Services will be at the Florence-Carlton Church in Florence." WARD, Jr., Charles 'Chuck' 11-May-2004 Polson 87 Ravalli Republic 10-Aug-2004 "Born to Bill and Alice Hawker Ward. He married Elnora Herrin Baldwin of Helena, Montana on Nov. 23, 1946; she died in 1968. He later married his wife's sister Lena, who survives him. He is also survived by a daughter, son and a sister and families.A memorial service for Chuck will be conducted, Saturday, Aug. 14, at 1 p.m. at the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton with Pastor Alvin House officiating. A reception will follow the service at the St. Francis Parish Center." WARREN, Faye BENNETT 09-Sep-2004 Hamilton 94 Ravalli Republic 13-Sep-2004 "Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery, Hamilton. Born Oct. 4, 1909 in Wagner, Oklahoma to William and Bertha Ware Bennett. They moved to Montana when she was 6 yrs old. In August of 1924, she married Charles Warren in Sula, Montana; he preceded her in death. She is survived by three children and families." WARREN, Joseph Baker 22-Mar-2004 Stevensville 82 Ravalli Republic 01-Apr-2004 "Born Nov. 27, 1921,in Burkburnett, Texas to Sam and Margarette Warren. He married Theola Morris in California on Sept. 29, 1945; she survives him. Death was from cancer." WATTS, James Moores 23-Oct-2004 Hamilton 84 Ravalli Republic 25-Oct-2004 "Born Nov. 6, 1919 in New Albany, Ohio to Ross Andrew & Ruth (Moores) Watts. Death was from cancer. He married Carolyn Cook and they had two children; divorced. He married Rheda Shults Robinson in Marion, Ohio, on July 28, 1972;she survives him. Also surviving are two children, four step-children and families. Burial at Owings Creek Free Cemetery." WEDRICK, Lawrence M. 05-Dec-2004 Hamilton 86 Ravalli Republic 06-Dec-2004 "Arrangements are pending by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." WEIR, James Grant 11-Feb-2004 Spokane 79 Ravalli Republic 01-Apr-2004 "He was born Aug.12, 1924 to Leslie and Mamie Viola (Parks) Weir in Stevensville, Montana. He is survived by his wife Bobbie at the family home in Spokane and son. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Stevensville, Montana." WEST, Burnis A. PARRISH 02-Sep-2004 Hamilton 95 Ravalli Republic 06-Sep-2004 "Born to Gilbert and Alice Parrish in Lake Mills, Wisconsin. She married Harold West on Sept. 1, 1928; he died of cancer in 1969. Survived by her two children and their families. Burial will be at Washington Park Mausoleum in Indianapolis, Indiana." WEST, Manning 25-Oct-2004 Hamilton 85 Ravalli Republic 28-Oct-2004 "His nickname was Smokey. He is survived by two daughers and families and his ex-wife Dorothy." WESTBERRY, Donna 07-Apr-2004 Darby 74 Ravalli Republic 12-Apr-2004 "Urn placement will take place in Oregon at a later date." WESTVELT, Robert Ernest 09-Jul-2004 Hamilton 92 Ravalli Republic 15-Jul-2004 "Interment is in the Forest Grove Cemetery in Fergus County, Montana. He was a chemist. Born March 15, 1912 to August Thomas and Minnie Adele (Jackson) Westvelt at Forest Grove, Montana. He married Eva Sarver in 1964; she died in 1999." WETMORE, Wilma I. WELLIVER 26-Sep-2004 Hamilton 90 Ravalli Republic 01-Oct-2004 "Born Sept. 7, 1914 in Herrickville, Pennsylvania to James and Millie Roof Welliver. She married Eldon W. Wetmore on Oct 19, 1931, in Hagerstown, Maryland; he died Sept. 25, 1994. They moved to Montana in 1942. Survived by three children and families." WHEELER, Gilbert Vernon 06-Aug-2004 Hamilton 82 Ravalli Republic 09-Aug-2004 "Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Death was from complications of diabetes. Born July 5, 1922, in Sour Lake, Texas to Gilbert and Grace Nelson Wheeler. He married Glorene Batchelor on Dec. 25, 1942; she survives him, along with a duaghter and her family." WILLIAMS, Cal Brandon 09-Apr-2004 23 Ravalli Republic 13-Apr-2004 "Death was due to a fall while backcountry skiing on Vice President Mountain in Near Field, British Columbia, Canada." WILLIAMSON, Lillian E. UNKNOWN 20-Nov-2004 Stevensville 92 Ravalli Republic 22-Nov-2004 "Arrangements are pending and will be announced by the Whitesitt Funeral Home and Cremation of Stevensville." WILSON, Jacquelyn Ann PAYNE 05-Sep-2004 Corvallis 39 Ravalli Republic 07-Sep-2004 "Born July 12, 1965 in Wasco, California to Robert Payne and Lila Gill Payne Holmby. She married Steve Wilson on June 2, 1984; he survives her along with their three sons; her parents and step-father and one brother. Arrangements are under the care of the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." WROBEL, Jean "Jeanie" FILEFF 22-Aug-2004 Hamilton 83 Ravalli Republic 26-Aug-2004 "Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. Born in Hamilton on Sept. 13, 1920 to Maude and Boni Fileff. Married to Norm Wrobel on Jan. 19, 1946, at Holy Family Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois; he preceded her in death. She was a professional pianist. She is survived by a son and a daughter and their families. She was a Bitterroot native and popular jazz pianist was well known from Chicago to the Bitterroot Valley." YERIAN, Floyd R. 08-Feb-2004 Corvallis 73 Ravalli Republic 10-Feb-2004 "Death was from natural causes. He was born in Corvallis, Montana on June 12, 1930. He served in the U.S. Army from Dec. 1950 to Oct. 1956. He worked for Rockwell International for over 31 years. Survived by a brother and two sisters and their families. Burial will be at Corvallis Cemetery, Corvallis. Arrangements are by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton." YETMAN, Labecca Ann HOKE 30-Aug-2004 35 Ravalli Republic 01-Sep-2004 "Born Feb. 23, 1969 in Billings, Montana to Charles and Cheryl Hoke. She is survived by four children, her parents, siblings, and grandparents. She was preceded in death by first husband Edward Allen Rouse." YODER, Anna UNKNOWN 15-Dec-2004 Canada 90 Ravalli Republic 20-Dec-2004 "She lived in Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada and died in Canada. She was known as Elva and Gramma Yoder. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chester. The Whitesitt Funeral Home in Stevensville is in charge ofthe Montana local arrangements. Burial will be at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton, Montana." ZEEK, Eula Agnes UNKNOWN 26-Jul-2004 Corvallis 101 Ravalli Republic 27-Jul-2004 "Newspaper Death Notice-Dowling Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family." ZEILER, Robert George 16-Nov-2004 Hamilton 87 Ravalli Republic 18-Nov-2004 "Born May 18, 1917 in Pond Creek, Oklahoma to George and Mary Zeiler. They moved to the Bitterroot Valley in 1928. He married Charlene (Peaches) Garrod of Victor May 26, 1939; she died in 1990. He spent his life working in the logging industry. He is survived by one son, three sisters and a brother and their families. Burial at Riverview Cemetery in Hamilton. "