Obituaries

Mar 21, 2019

Donna Wittlake left for her reunion with her late husband Ed Wittlake, great-granddaughter Maqualia Stacy and last best friend Bob Brown, on March 21, 2019 just 13 days after her 88 th birthday.

Her love for adventure always amazed her family and friends. She lived in Alaska and raced dog sleds; raced stock cars and...

Feb 26, 2019

Roy Sinclair, 71, passed away February 26, 2019 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.  He was born in Lewistown on May 6, 1947 to Pat and Bobbie Sinclair.  Roy attended elementary school in Winnett, MT, Lewistown, MT, and Custer, WA.  Roy attended junior high school and the first three years of high school in Ferndale, WA, then returned...

Feb 25, 2019

Robert Racine Brown "Bob" passed peacefully of natural causes on Monday February 25, 2019, in Ronan Montana. He was born 80 years ago in St. Ignatius Montana to Thomas and Dorothy Brown, and was the fourth of eight children. He loved his parents and his siblings Donald, Sr., Thomas Jr., Phillip, Gerald, Edward, Lyle (Chey), and Nancy.

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Feb 18, 2019

David Anthony Weinandy, long-time veterinarian in the Mission Valley, passed away on Feb. 18, 2018, of natural causes. He was born on Nov. 5, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, to Adele Blinstrub and John Weinandy. David is survived by his children Kyle Weinandy of France and Krista Morrow of Bellingham, Washington.

Feb 11, 2019

Our community lost the best storyteller, coach, friend, dad, grandpa, and husband who lived every second on his own terms...AHHSUM!  Les lived a life full of joy and happiness. He lost his battle with cancer after kicking its butt for over six years.

Les was born in Missoula in 1957, but St. Ignatius was always...

Feb 9, 2019

Wilda Aladean McKnight, age 80, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at her home in Arlee, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Feb 1, 2019

Elizabeth C. Sutphin, age 82, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at Missoula Health and Rehab.

A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Mission Valley United Methodist Church.

Jan 28, 2019

Charlotte Lanphere Priddy passed away Jan. 28, 2019. She was born May 18, 1938, to Inez Kathman Lanphere and Harry Lanphere of Jordan, Montana. When she was one years...

Jan 28, 2019

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Lynn Marie Mauck Starkel, left us on the morning of Jan. 28, 2019. In true Lynn fashion, she was a fighter right to the very end and left peacefully with family by her side.

Jan 26, 2019

John Franklin Krantz, Sr., 87, peacefully passed away after a long battle with cancer at his home on Saturday, January 26, 2019, with his family surrounding him with love and sadness.

John started his legacy and the first journey of this life on September 26, 1931.  From the day of his birth to the day...

Jan 24, 2019

John Charles Dark passed away peacefully on January 24, 2019 surrounded by his family. John was born October 6, 1949 in Fresno, California to John “Jack” Anderson Dark and Barbara Ellen Simmons. According to stories, John was a delightful little boy and full of adventure. During the late ‘60’s he met his first wife, Sally. Though their union was...

Jan 24, 2019

Quent Starr Colvin, age 75, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Jan 21, 2019

Sylvia Staton, age 94, passed away on January 21, 2019 at her residence with her son at her side. She was born on December 12, 1924 in Douglas, North Dakota the daughter of Torkel and Clara Carlson.

She was a Rosie the Riveter in the San Diego Ship yards during WWII. She met and married...

Jan 17, 2019

June Irene Sanks was born in a small farm house near Hinsdale, Montana on July 23, 1929 and passed away on January 17, 2019 at St Luke Long Term Care Facility in Ronan, Montana. At the age of four June’s family left eastern Montana and made their way to Sanders County and found a home on the western...

Jan 12, 2019

On the afternoon of January 12 th , 2019, Frank Pope passed away peacefully in Missoula, Montana at the Beehive Home.  He died of natural causes.

Frank was born to Annie and Frank Pope in Butte, Montana on March 11, 1928.  He was raised in the Helmville community by his mother Annie Pope and his Uncle John...

Jan 8, 2019

Thomas Phillip Poole, age 79, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home in Polson, Mt.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Jan 2, 2019

Kathleen Nell Collins, age 80, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Dec 25, 2018

Dennis Wayne Schiele, 69, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Dec. 25, 2018, at Mountain View Care Center in Ronan.

He was born to Martin and Elsie Schiele on March 26, 1949, in Ronan. He was the youngest of their 12 children. He graduated from Ronan High School, class of 1968, and then continued...

Dec 14, 2018

Eleanor Marie Parkos, age 92, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, Mt.

A Rosary will be held Friday, January 4, 2018 at 6:30 pm and a Memorial Mass on Saturday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 am, all at St. James Catholic Church in Plains, Mt.

Dec 13, 2018

Betty Lou Hopkins, age 84, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at her home in Ronan, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.