Death notices for July 29, 2026

Linda Hoerner, 79

Linda Horner died July 17, 2026 in Columbia Falls at home.  No service is scheduled.  

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Linda’s family.

Thomas “Tom” Schara, 97

Thomas Schara died July 23, 2026 in Kalispell at Logan Medical Center.  

A service is being scheduled in Red Lodge at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Tom’s family.

Marilyn Joy Earley, 91

Marilyn Earley died July 26, 2026 in Columbia Falls at her home.  A ceremony for Marilyn will be held in Belleville, Kansas.  

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Marilyn’s family.

Judith Bell, 90

Judith bell died July 24, 2026 in Whitefish at Logan Hospital.

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Judith’s family.