Obituaries
Lois Estelle Dupuis
Jul 29, 2025
Lois Estelle Dupuis, age 93, passed away July 29, 2025, at Immanuel Lutheran Home, Kalispell.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 2:00 pm at The Bridge Church.
Jerilyn Clairmont
Jul 27, 2025
Jerilyn Clairmont was born April 3, 1980, to Amelia Lefthand and Gerald Clairmont. She passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Jerilyn was the youngest of 8. She attended Ronan and Two Eagle Schools. She eventually attended Clearfield Job Corps. Sparking her adventure side, she headed to California. She ultimately found her way back to Pache.
Jerilyn always made work fun. A family...
Angela Frances Lozeau
Jul 18, 2025
Angela Frances “Angel” Lozeau, age 55, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at home. She was born on January 5, 1970, in St. Ignatius, Montana to Francis and Sandra (Plant) Lozeau.
Angel was raised in Arlee, Montana along with her sister and brother by their grandmother, Mary Val Plant, ever since their mom Sandy passed away.
While living in Arlee, Angel...
Darlene Claire Houlihan
Jul 17, 2025
Darlene Claire “Dar” Houlihan (maiden name Riley), age 90, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Polson, Montana. Honoring her heartfelt wish to return to her beloved home state, she was surrounded by family in her final days and moments.
Darlene was born on March 30, 1935, in Butte, Montana, to John and Beryl Riley, Darlene...
Candice Janelle Bilile
Jul 16, 2025
Candice Janelle Bilile, age 66, passed away July 16, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Marvin Ralph Kaschke
Jul 15, 2025
Marvin R. Kaschke, born in 1933 in Oshkosh, Nebraska, to Emma and Henry Kaschke, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Montana.
Marvin graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management and Range from Utah State University. He began a distinguished career with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 1956, serving...
Betty Lou Ruckdashel
Jul 12, 2025
Betty Lou Ruckdashel, age 87, passed away July 12, 2025, in Boise, ID.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ava Marie Robertson
Jul 11, 2025
Ava Marie Robertson, 18, of Johnstown, Colorado, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Ava was born on February 18, 2007, in Plano, Texas to Brian and Amy Robertson. From a young age, Ava brought a sense of wonder, a mountain of joy, and an infinite supply of hugs. She was involved in Special Olympics and was a member of the...
Steven Wayne Childers
Jul 11, 2025
Steven Wayne Childers, age 73, passed away July 11, 2025, at Polson Health and Rehab.
A graveside service will be held at Ronan Cemetery on July 15, 2025, at 11:00 am.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Allen Roger Sloan
Jul 10, 2025
Allen Roger Sloan, 78, passed away surrounded by his family on July 10, 2025, at 7:10pm. Being a numbers guy, it is so fitting to have the numbers align. 7-10-25 at 7:10. Allen was born March 31, 1947, in St. Ignatius, Montana to George and Elbira Sloan. He graduated from Ronan High School in 1965.
Allen was married to his high...
Elizabeth Hildreth Preston
Jul 9, 2025
Elizabeth Hildreth Cummings Preston, 99, died from natural causes on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan, Montana, with her family by her side. Beth was born June 14, 1926, in Sidney, Montana, the daughter of Rial Wilson Cummings and Gladys Evangeline (Wheeler) Cummings. Her father, the school superintendent in the nearby prairie community of...
Marie Leibenguth-Stockhill
Jul 6, 2025
Marie Ann Leibenguth-Stockhill, age 77, passed away July 6, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Rita Annabelle Gergurich
Jul 5, 2025
The world lost a free-spirited renegade, Rita Annabelle (Mecham) Gergurich, on July 5, 2025. Despite physical pain from recent falls and deteriorating health, her mind remained sharp, and she was a character up until the end. She was always ready with a great joke or story, creating smiles and laughs for all that knew and loved her.
Rita was born in...
Josephine Helen Zacek
Jul 3, 2025
Josephine Helen Zacek, age 86, passed away July 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
David Junior Dodge
Jun 30, 2025
David J. Dodge, age 91, passed away June 20, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Betty Jane Covell
Jun 27, 2025
Betty J. (Korth) Covell of Ronan, MT passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility, Ronan, MT.
Betty was born on December 12,1930, in Summit, South Dakota, the daughter Emil Carl Frank Korth and Elsie Jane (Wartenbee) Korth.
The family moved from Summit to Marshfield, Wisconsin and she later moved out of the family home to Duluth,...
Brian Wayne Loberg
Jun 25, 2025
Brian Wayne Loberg, “Uncle Bri”, Sunrise October 16, 1976, in Plains, Montana to Ricky Harold and Judith Lee (Snyder) Loberg and Sunset June 25, 2025, in Missoula, Montana.
Brian swung his last hammer on June 25 at the age of 48. His love for family, hard work, and simple joys defined his remarkable life.
Brian was a kind soul. He’s the type...
Michael Dwayne Erickson
Jun 24, 2025
Michael Dwayne "Mike" Erickson, age 53, passed away June 24, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Phyllis Marie Houle
Jun 24, 2025
Phyllis Marie Tougas Houle, age 91, of Polson, MT, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Hospital. She was born on May 31, 1934, in Oriska, North Dakota. Phyllis was the eldest child of Noel Tougas and Agnes (Fairfield) Tougas. In 1946, the family relocated to Montana, first settling on a farm in Pablo before moving...
Diane Ruth Cline-Johnson
Jun 22, 2025
Diane Ruth Cline-Johnson, age 68, of Polson, Montana, died Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her home in Turtle Lake surrounded by family. She was born on July 8, 1956, in Polson to Rose J. Dupuis Cline and Harry Cline.
Diane was a tribal member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, graduated in 1975 (GED) and earned her bachelor’s degree of...
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