All Obituaries

Stevensville - Cleatus “Clete” E. Johnson, 101, of Stevensville passed away peacefully at his home on September 17, 2023. Clete was born on August 21, 2022, in Yakima, Washington, to Charles and Anna Johnson. Early in his childhood the family, including siblings Charles, Gordon, Gerald, Parmalee, and Donelda, moved to Montana where Clete attended Lone Rock Grade School and Stevensville High School. He separated from his family and moved in with the Ned F. Wood family as a foster...

Stevensville, MT - Gene Deon Breneman, 78 in Stevensville MT passed away September 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Kingman Kansas and raised in Derby, Ks. Proceeded by his father, Paul Allen Breneman, who was police chief in Kingman, KS. and his mother, Laurella Rose White, who worked for Boeing in Wichita and was an avid clarinetist and wonderful mother. Not surprisingly, Gene followed in his mother’s footsteps and has been a musician his entire life. Gene has...

Stevensville - Despite Paul O'Bagy's impressive will power and strength, his heroic battle with cancer tragically ended on September 10, 2023 in Missoula, Montana. Paul's quick thinking, sense of humor, and his generous nature made him loved and appreciated as a husband, father, friend, and revered accountant. He was a kind and genuine man who gave his full attention and support to everyone no matter how big or small the matter. Whether giving tax and business advice, personal...

Florence - With profound grief and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend Kimberlie Ann Berard, who left us on September 5th at the age of 57. A guiding light and source of strength, she touched the lives of everyone she encountered with her unwavering love, kindness, compassion and selflessness. Kim was born on October 2nd, 1965, in Oakland, California to Gordon and Jacqueline Vinther. She spent her early childhood in San Ramon,...

Hamilton - Betty Lynn, 80, of Hamilton passed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at the Beehive Homes of Hamilton. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

Stevensville - Patricia Lynn Fender (Mercer) of Stevensville, Mt. passed on August 27, 2023 Pat was born February 13, 1958 to Walter Wayne Mercer and Midge (Taylor) Mercer in Oxnard, CA Pat moved her family from California in 1994 to Stevensville, MT where she raised her two Boys TJ and Scott Fender. Pat loved flowers and has all of her life. She would walk home from school with a bunch of flowers for her Mom picked in the neighbor’s yard along the way, “because they were...

Stevensville - Linda K. Pfau passed away peacefully in her home on August 24th, 2023. Linda was born March 2, 1948 to Elizabeth and Roy Daniels. She is the great granddaughter of Nora and James Luby, pioneer homesteaders in the Bitterroot, who became good friends with Father Ravalli. She spent her childhood in Stevensville and some summers at West Fork Ranger Station, where her father was Assistant Ranger. She spent hours petting and watching the pack mules, getting to know the cooks,...

Missoula - Bill Reed passed away peacefully on August 12th, 2023. He was born in Missoula, MT to Edward and Bernice Reed on November 22, 1942. He attended Whittier grade School and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1961. It was during his high school years that he met his future wife, Janet. They were married on June 17th, 1961. Together they welcomed two sons, Willie and David. They enjoyed 60+ years together before Janet’s passing in 2021. Bill began his career as a...

Florence - Emily Mae Martin, 82, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 at her home in Florence. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.

Florence - Daniel Dee Wall, 61, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 at his home in Florence surrounded by family. He was born July 26, 1962 in Missoula to Carole and Thadious Wall. Dan received his GED and later his CDL license and also a fire card. Dan was married to Doneda E. Hunter on June 23, 1990. His career path included a log truck driver, a heavy equipment operator, a lowboy hauler and on the fire crews. Dan enjoyed the O’mocksee , fishing, hunting, hiking in the mountains and...