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SEELEY LAKE - Kathy (Dore) Maradeo, 65, of Seeley Lake, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 17, one day short of her 66th birthday. She passed away peacefully at home attended to by her husband, as was her wish. She was on home hospice care due to her long battle with MS. She was born in Chicago on Dec. 18, 1953 to Maurice and Muriel Dore. Maurice was a police officer for the Chicago Police Department and Muriel was a schoolteacher for the Chicago Public School System. On March 7, 1975 she married to Frank Maradeo. She was diagnosed in April of 1975 w... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - Randy Alfred Styler was born Aug. 15, 1952 in Warroad, Minn. to Walter F. and RosaLee P. (Stoskopf) Styler. In 1956, the family moved from Minnesota to western Montana. Randy attended Swan Valley Elementary School and graduated from Seeley-Swan High School in 1970. Randy served in the US Army for one tour of duty, primarily spent in Germany, as a military policeman. Returning to Montana, he married the love of his life, Denise Soelter, on July 27, 1974. They had two daughters,... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Ronald James Bohlman, 77, of Seeley Lake, passed away on Friday, Dec. 19 at St. Patrick Hospital of cancer. He was born on Nov. 3, 1942, in Portland, Ore. to Chet and Marge Bohlman. As a young boy he lived with his family in Portland, big brother to Barbara and Betty, spending many years swimming and canoeing in Lake Oswego and was educated in the Lake Oswego schools. While in high school he was a member of the boys’ swim team (captain his senior year) who were state champions. He graduated from Lake Oswego High School in 1960. H... Full story
MISSOULA - Janice A. Bowen, 98, passed away in the morning, Saturday, Dec. 7 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. She lived with her son in the Seeley Lake area for some time, before moving to Missoula. Brothers Mortuary and Crematory are honored to care for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.brothersmortuary.com.... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Margaret Timpano of Seeley Lake passed away Monday, Dec. 2 at home in Seeley Lake after a battle with bone cancer. Margaret was born in Bellow Falls, Vt. June 17, 1944 to Earl and Bula Simmons and was raised on the Flying Cloud Dairy farm which her father operated in Alstead Center, N.H. She grew up with a good many pets including: a hen named “Speckles;” horses named Dolly, Princess and Pixie; several cats and kittens; and many dairy calves. She attended school in Alstead and graduated from Vilas High School in 1962 and went on... Full story
HELMVILLE - Michael Christy McCormick passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 19 from an extended illness. Mike was born Aug. 11, 1937 to William and Helen (Christy) McCormick at St Joseph Hospital in Deer Lodge. He and his three siblings were raised on the Brown Ranch, later known as the McCormick Sunset Guest Ranch in the Helmville area. Mike went to school at Helmville Elementary and attended high school at Butte Central as well as Gonzaga. Mike married Frankie Lawlor in 1967 and they had two children... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Carol Gladys Brodie died Nov. 3 at her home in Montana after a brief illness. She was an extraordinary mother, grandmother, wife and friend and the world is less without her. Carol was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, Nov. 11, 1939, to Les and Marion Ortler. She had two younger brothers Jim and Tom. Carol treasured her early summers spent on Bay Lake outside of Minneapolis where she ran free – swimming and boating and getting into wonderful adolescent mischief. She cherished her t... Full story
PLEASANTON, CALIF. – Frank Bonde passed away peacefully at the age of 90 with his daughters at his side. Frank was born and raised in Pleasanton, California by his parents Hans and Nina Bonde, alongside his brother Hannie. As part of a farming family, he learned the importance of hard work and instilled these values in all that knew him. He served in the Army during WWII. Later, his interest in farming and construction equipment led him to have a long career with Peterson Tractor Company, w... Full story
MISSOULA - Leon Morris Copenhaver, 89, of Missoula, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 6. Leon was born April 9, 1930 in Missoula and was the seventh child born to Moody and Elizabeth Copenhaver. Leon's early years were spent at the family ranch near Ovando, Mont. where the family's main occupation was outfitting in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. He and his sister were homeschooled by their neighbor until seventh grade, when he then went to school in Great... Full story
MISSOULA- Merrily Van Austin Dunham died at home on Oct. 30. She was 77 years of age. Merrily was born Dec. 23, 1941 in Salt Lake City, Utah as Velva (Van Tromp) and Mark W. Austin's only child. She graduated from Brigham Young University with a degree in Commercial Art Technology and Fine/Studio Arts. Following her graduation, she went to work near Yellowstone Park where she met her husband of 55 years, Larry Dunham. Merrily was a member of several community and art clubs including the Alpine... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Robert "Bob" Edward Connell, 73, joined the angels in heaven, Monday, Oct. 14. Bob was born to Cecil "Scoop" and Betty Connell on Aug.19, 1946, in Missoula. Bob served in the US Army in Vietnam. He was employed at Hoerner Waldorf before joining and later owning, the family business A-1 Bodyworks. After closing the body shop, he worked at Bretz RV and Bitterroot Motors. Bob married Marcia Kurtz and a short time later divorced, after losing his first son Patrick at birth. Bob then... Full story
HELMVILLE - Donald Joseph Pocha, 80, of Helmville passed away Oct. 10 at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born Nov. 20, 1938 to Joseph and Florence Pocha of Gilman, Mont. In 1946 the family moved to Montana City where they had bought a ranch. He attended grade school in Montana City and Jefferson High School. In 1956 he and Hap (Sharon Ross) were married. His early work was at the smelter in East Helena. He wanted to work at the cement plant in Montana City but they wouldn't hire him... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Jerry West Shane was born Dec. 31, 1939 in Ontario, Ore. to Cornelius Allen and Helen Gipson Shane. Jerry graduated from St. Theresa Catholic High School in 1958. Jerry briefly attended Boise State College before his military career in the Idaho National Guard. He graduated from the U.S. Army Recruiting and Career Counseling School, Ft. Benjamin Harrison, Ind. in 1959. Jerry was a resident of Twin Falls, Idaho, Park City, Utah, Scottsdale, Ariz., Seeley Lake and Garden City, Idaho.... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - William Oscar Keiper (Bill) passed away on Aug. 29. He was born Aug. 26,1922 in south St. Paul, Minn. to Henry Jacob and Celestia Jane Fletcher Keiper. He grew up on the family farm in eastern Montana and graduated from high school in Circle, Mont. He joined the U.S. Air Force and was stationed in Liverpool, England. He flew 13 missions in a B-24 bomber as a radio operator over Germany and Russia during World War II. They had only 13 hours of fuel to complete their missions and get... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Born in Chicago, George was the only child of George A. and Dorothea (Goergens) Chritton. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Occidental College, having spent a year at Robert College in Istanbul and time at the University of Grenoble and then completed two years of graduate school at Princeton. George married Martha T. Gilman and they raised six children, living alternately around Washington and overseas. They divorced after almost 20 years. George served his country for almost 50... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - James G Johnson, motorcycle racer, sailor, stunt man, truck driver, merchant seamen and nature lover, took his last lap around the track May 14 at his home in Swan Valley. He was surrounded by his nephew and a couple of his good friends as he said "aloha" to his life here on this planet. Jim was a spiritual person, loved life and lived most of his 90 plus years to the fullest. Jim's life was full of adventure and excitement until he decided to settle down in the beautiful Swan Vall... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Floyd Arthur Routh, 84 of Seeley Lake, passed away on Monday Aug. 12 at Hillside Health and Rehabilitation Center due to complications of COPD. He was born Feb. 9, 1935 in Enid, Okla. to Roy and Virginia Routh. As a boy Floyd was raised at the Baptist orphanage ranch and graduated from John Marshall High School in Oklahoma City, Okla. On Sept. 1, 1956 he joined the Air Force and was stationed at Kinross Air Force Base for his entire duty as a Control Tower Operator. Floyd was honor... Full story
MISSOULA - Martha Kay McManus of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, July 30. She was born Nov. 18, 1947 and was the daughter of Norman F. McManus and Alta Harden McManus of Greensboro, N.C. Martha was a longtime resident of Seeley Lake and is survived by longtime companion Gary Ikerd and her two children. She will be remembered for her compassion towards her loving dogs and her willingness to always help someone in need.... Full story
MISSOULA - Gary Paul Styler, 48, of Missoula, passed away Wednesday, July 17. He was born Feb. 27, 1971 in Caldwell, Idaho to Gary and Linda Styler. He graduated from Seeley-Swan High School in 1989. After graduating from school, he worked for Neil Meyer and A & S Logging as a skidder operator in the Swan Valley. Later, he was employed by Blue Ribbon Auto of Missoula where he loved working and was still employed at the time of his death. Gary enjoyed fishing, golfing, camping, being with his... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Frederick Lee Hartman, 76 of Seeley Lake passed away on Sunday July 7 at Missoula Health & Rehab on the 24th year to the day of his father's passing. He was born on May 30, 1943 in Lafayette, Ind. to Carl C. & Alvamae (Saltwell) Hartman. He graduated from Klondike H.S. in Tippecanoe, Colo. in 1961. He started his first job riding his bike for several miles to caddy at the Elk's Club golf course while in high school. When he got his driver's license he stocked shelves for a grocery... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - F. Neal Hayden passed away July 9 in Missoula, Mont. after a brief battle with cancer. The son of Floyd and Loretta Hayden was born in Ottawa, Kansas on April 2, 1946. After relocating to various states, the family eventually settled in Spokane, Wash. where Neal graduated from East Valley High School in 1964. Shortly after graduation Neal served in the United States Air Force and then returned to Spokane to make his home and start his career with the Burlington Railroad. He... Full story
MISSOULA - Helen Mitchell Swain at the age of 97, passed away June 27 in Missoula, Mont. Helen was born Sept. 8, 1921, in Madisonville, Ky. to Frank and Bessie Simmons Mitchell. The family moved to Pierce, Fla. when she was six years old. She graduated from Mulberry High School. Helen was married to William E. Swain, Jr. and they had two children Linda and Billy. They lived a long and happy life together in Wellswood neighborhood in Tampa, Fla. She retired from the GTE Yellowpages Co. and enjoye... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Gary O. Overman, 61, of Seeley Lake, passed away on May 23 while surrounded by loved ones in Kalispell, Mont. Gary was born in Missoula, Mont. July 24, 1957 to Oliver Orville and Shirley Overman. He graduated from Stevensville High School in 1976. He moved to Seeley Lake, Montana to work for Pyramid Mountain Lumber as a Millwright for 43 years. He was the third of five brothers and sisters. He loved attending Montana Grizzlies Football games, hanging with his dogs Bobcat and Griz,... Full story
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Nancy Jo Norville, age 56, passed away surrounded by her family Monday, June 10 at The Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. Nancy was born Feb. 9, 1963, to Leland and Betty Ann Morris in Lander, Wyo. She is the sister of Robert Morris, Tom Morris and Dora Tiel. Following her graduation from Seeley-Swan High School in 1981, she attended Prairie Bible College in Alberta, Canada. Nancy married Wes Norville on Oct. 5, 1985 in Cardwell, Mont. Nancy was a... Full story
POLSON – Terrence Boyd Williams, 75, of Polson, Mont., passed on at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center on June 12, 2019. Terry was born on March 7, 1944 in Anaconda, Mont. to Graydon George Williams and Momo Lind Williams. He spent the majority of his youth in Dayton, Mont. where his parents owned and operated the Dayton Store and his father was the postmaster. He graduated from Polson High School and the University of Montana with a teaching degree in mathematics. He married Sally J... Full story
