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SEELEY LAKE - Patricia "Patti" Ann Herbert was born on Sept. 28, 1957 to Jim and Donna Hadley in Baker, Montana. Patti moved to Seeley Lake in the mid 1970's and worked at Barney's where she met her best friend Jeannie Paxton. Patti married Les Herbert Jr. on Nov. 14, 1986. When they moved to Missoula, Patti worked at Ruby's Reserve Street Inn. In the mid 1990's, the family moved back to Seeley Lake where Patti worked at the Chicken Coop, eventually became the manager and retired in 2014. After... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - Henry 'Kerry' Good of Lindbergh Lake headed out to his next adventure on Jan. 16, 2022. Kerry was born in Spokane, Washington June 24, 1944 to Henry Ketchum Good and Jeannie Johnson. He and his brother Hugh Craig Good traveled the world with their parents as the sons of an Air Force Serviceman. These travels took the family from Newfoundland to the Middle East and the Arctic. At the age of 12, Kerry was enrolled in boarding school in Switzerland, graduating at the age of 16. Upon... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Laura Lee Wordsworth Wood, 59 of Seeley Lake, passed away Feb. 5 of heart failure. She was born on Sept. 3, 1962 in California to Eileen and Charles Wordsworth. As a young person she enjoyed every aspect of being a California girl... camping with Girl Scouts, swimming and beach days with friends. She was the trailblazing big sister and partner in crime to her little sister Tori. After settling into her adult life, she gave birth to her three precious children son Garth, daughter... Full story
SEELEY LAKE – Rocky Houtchens was born Jan. 9, 1956 in Missoula. He moved to Seeley Lake and enjoyed playing sports for Seeley-Swan High School. His senior year, he was voted all conference in basketball and was the school president. He graduated from SSHS in 1974. After high school he worked as a logger and guide. He also was a woodworker making furniture and other interior finish work. In his free time, Rocky loved to spear pike and hunt. He shot a five-point elk in the Seeley Lake area in t... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - John David Sterling born March 29, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, died of natural causes Jan. 22. The Chesapeake Bay, Patapsco River and the Maryland swamps were Dave's childhood haunts. In 1959 Dave was honorably discharged from the United States Navy after four years of service. Shortly thereafter he packed his bags and headed for the big skies of the Treasure State. With Dave's two-year-old son Johnny in tow, Dave married Roxie Irene Bower on Feb. 17, 1962. Clay Sterling, Leanna... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Robert R. Harnisch was born to Dorothy L. (Beyrer) and Raymond R. Harnisch near Glenwood City, Wisconsin on Oct. 29, 1949. In 1955 the Harnisch family moved to Bloomer, Wisconsin where he lived and worked on the family farm as a young child up through his college years. He graduated high school in Bloomer, Wisconsin and attended Chippewa Valley Technical College in Eau Claire Wisconsin where he earned an associates degree in drafting. He worked as an architect in Chicago for about... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - It is with a broken heart that I share with you. Martin Koenig passed away on Dec. 16. Martin was born in Switzerland on Feb. 6, 1952 to Werner and Rosa Koenig. His childhood in Switzerland was filled with many adventures! It was with that adventurous spirit that Martin decided in 1973 to come to the United States. He became a machinist and horse farrier. In 1980 he settled in Montana. Ten years later he decided that running sled dogs was more fun than his horses, so he sold them... Full story
PHILISPBURG, MONTANA - Noel Anne Gibson passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 19 at her home in Philipsburg, Mont. Noel was born Dec. 13, 1980 in Kalispell, Mont. She moved with her mother to several different places before they finally settled in Seeley Lake, Mont. where she met Earl Ogden and his four children. She has been with Earl for her last 16 years. They moved and made their home in Philipsburg in 2016. She graduated from Penn Foster High School homeschooling course and has also continued... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Ann E. Copenhaver, 80 of Seeley Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. She was born on Sept. 13, 1941 in Missoula, Montana to George A. and Helen M. Walters Cyr. She was raised in Milltown, Montana and attended school in Bonner, Montana. She also attended Sacred Heart Academy graduating in 1959. She later attended nursing school at St. Patrick Hospital and worked as an IBM key punch operator in Seattle, Washington. On April 4, 1964 she... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Denis Patrick Malone, 81 of Seeley Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 23 surrounded by his beloved family. Denis was born April 13, 1940 in Missoula, Montana, the second son of Michael and Florence Malone. Denis, or "Deny" as he was known to family and friends, grew up in Missoula and was educated there, attending St. Anthony's Grade School and graduating from Loyola High School in 1959. Denis served in the Montana Army National Guard from 1962 until 1968. He was...
SEELEY LAKE - Chazzy, Seeley Lake's Therapy Assist Service Dog, died after five years of service to our community. We thank you Chazzy. Chazzy was rescued from Life Saving Animal Rescues in Polson, Montana in 2016 . He was adopted as a mere puppy by Kim Heninger. Chazzy was her fifth Service Therapy Assist Dog for her behavioral health therapy practice. Heninger trained him and he was broken in as an Alta Care Therapy Assist puppy. Many children know him from his initial service on Linderman...
SEELEY LAKE - Ann E. Copenhaver, 80, of Seeley Lake, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at St. Patrick Hospital of natural causes. She was born on Sept. 13th, 1941, in Missoula to George A. and Helen M. Walters Cyr. She was raised in Milltown and attended school in Bonner. She also attended Sacred Heart Academy graduating in 1959. She later attended nursing school at St. Patrick's Hospital and worked as an IBM key punch operator in Seattle. On April 4th, 1964, she married William Lawrence... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - Cathrine Rose (Wise) Miller, 'Cathy,' passed away on Oct. 8 due to health complications. Cathy was born Sept. 25, 1937 in Ronan, Montana to Victor and Myrtle Wise. She was raised in Swan Valley, Montana and attended the one room grade school Smith Flats in the valley. Cathy attended Hellgate High School, Missoula, Montana until her sophomore year. She completed high school attending night classes at Fulton High in Southern California in 1965. After returning to Montana with her... Full story
Eileen Elizabeth Patterson, age 93, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. Eileen was born on Sept. 24, 1928 in Zion, Illinois, the daughter of C. Theodore and Bertha (Potter) Tollefsen. She graduated from Zion High School in 1946. A year later she went off to Northwestern Bible School in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she met and subsequently married James (Jim) Patterson. They were married in Zion on July 29, 1949. They both graduated with diplomas in Bible... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Denis Patrick Malone, 81, of Seeley Lake, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 23 surrounded by his beloved family. Denis was born April 13, 1940, in Missoula, Montana, the second son of Michael and Florence Malone. Denis, or "Deny" as he was known to family and friends, grew up in Missoula and was educated there, attending St. Anthony's Grade School and graduating from Loyola High School in 1959. Denis served in the Montana Army National Guard from 1962 until 1968. He was... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Norman Wesley Baier, 92, passed peacefully from this life on Oct. 29 at his daughter's house in St. Ignatius with his wife Rose and daughter Karen beside him. Norman was born Sept. 27, 1929 in Fessenden, North Dakota, shortly before the stock market crash and the onset of the Great Depression. Consequently his childhood, like many of that era, was basically non-existent. As with most rural families, everyone in the Baier household had to work to have money for food and clothing.... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Ronald Lynn Burnett passed to eternal life on Oct. 8, 2021 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ron died suddenly and unexpectedly while his wife and he were visiting their granddaughter at Chaminade University. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Richard and Marie (Kastl) Burnett on Jan. 11, 1947. He went to Immaculate Conception Church School until 8th grade, attended South High three years and graduated from Westside High School in 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska. He entered the Navy after graduation.... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Barbara Edwards passed away early in the morning on Saturday, Oct. 16 with her devoted husband Scott at her side. Barbara was born in Dayton, Ohio. Her family moved to Chula Vista, California when she was an adolescent. She married her high school boyfriend shortly after graduating and proceeded to have two children Mark and Candace. Barbara knew Scott in high school but he was one of those "Levi and motorcycle" boys that she wasn't allowed to date. About 12 years later, Mom met... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Joseph G Piche "Joe," 59 years old, passed away Oct. 14 in Missoula after an unexpected battle with cancer. Joe was born July 13, 1962 in Rawlins, Wyoming to Marvin and Nancy Piche. Joe's hobbies included camping, four wheeling, snowmobiling and fishing with his friends and family. He loved the great outdoors. He is preceded in death by his parents: Marv and Nancy Piche of Missoula; brother Mike Piche of Missoula; nephew Michael Piche and niece Michelle Piche both of Butte. Joe is... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Our Mother lived a full life. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1948 and ended her journey in Seeley Lake Oct. 19 where she passed peacefully surrounded by family. She and our stepfather moved to Seeley Lake in 2011 to enjoy the retirement of their dreams. She is at peace now and with those she has loved and lost in her lifetime. You will be missed everyday. Thank you for being a wonderful mom, grandmother, great grandmother and above all an incredible person. Love you... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Jim Cearley, a young 80, passed away unexpectedly Oct. 10. He was born to James and Hazel Cearley in Morton, Washington on July 6, 1941. After the passing of his father, Hazel married Pat McGillvray and they relocated to Avon, Montana. Jim and his sister Eleanor attended Powell County High School where he met his future wife Lois Gilbert. The two just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Aug. 14, 2021. Jim served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Snohomish County (LST). After... Full story
CONDON - Steven L. Hurlburt, 67, of Condon passed away at his residence on Sept. 30 following a brief illness. Steve is survived by: his brothers Robert Coverdell and his wife Janey of Nevada, Scott Coverdell and his wife Dawn of Colorado and Bart Hurlburt and his wife Paula of Idaho; his stepfather Don Coverdell of Colorado; and many nieces, nephew and dear friends. He was proceeded in death by his parents Clara Cork (Nee Harding) and William Hurlburt and brother William E. Coverdell. Steve... Full story
Ronald Lynn Burnett passed to eternal life on Oct. 8, 2021 in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ron died suddenly and unexpectedly while his wife and he were visiting their granddaughter at Chaminade University. He was born in Omaha, Nebraska to Richard and Marie (Kastl) Burnett on Jan. 11, 1947. He went to Immaculate Conception Church School until 8th grade, attended South High 3 years, and graduated from Westside High School in 1965 in Omaha, Nebraska. He entered the Navy after graduation. He served in the... Full story
MISSOULA - Richard (Dick) Alburn Ainsworth, lifelong Missoula resident, died Sept. 26 at St. Patrick’s Hospital of complications following a heart attack. He was 80 years old. Although a Missoula resident, over the course of his life he had a long affiliation with the Placid-Seeley Lake area. Dick was born in 1941 at St. Pat’s to parents A.L. (Bud) and Kay Ainsworth. He attended kindergarten on the Montana State University campus (now U of M), Paxson grade school and Missoula County High School, now Hellgate High. Following graduation, he enr... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Timothy Sean Hinchey (Poppers) passed away on Sept. 26. Tim was born on April 2, 1961 to Louis Hinchey and Mae Nelson in Maricopa County, Arizona. He was 60 years old. After high school, Tim joined the Army in 1980 and proudly served for four years. Tim married Rebecca Trump in 1980 and had three sons. After Rebecca's death in 1989, Tim married Pat Garcia in 1994. Tim and Pat lived in Arizona and New Mexico. Tim moved to Montana in 1998 where he remained until his passing. Tim... Full story
