Obituaries
Pat Edward Bears
Aug 4, 2026
Pat Edward Bears, age 88, passed away August 4, 2026, at his residence.
A vigil will be held on Monday, August 10, 2026, at The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory at 6:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, August 11th at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church at 11:00 am.
Peter Ryle Lewis
Jul 29, 2026
Peter Ryle Lewis, age 81, passed away July 29, 2026, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
Richard "Dick" James Walsh
Jul 28, 2026
Richard "Dick" James Walsh passed away peacefully at his home on Flathead Lake, July 28, 2026, at the age of 70.
Dick was a constant source of love, patience, and optimism, bringing happiness to everyone around him.
Born in Billings, MT, in 1955, he was the 9th of 12 children born to Pat and Marie (Hunthausen) Walsh. He graduated from Helena High...
Barbara Jane Vanders
Jul 24, 2026
Barbara Jane Goetsch Vanders, age 80, passed away July 24, 2026, at Mineral Community Hospital, Superior. She was born March 4, 1946, in Minot, ND to Carl and Doris (Barr) Goetsch.
Barb has done so much in her life that many of us will never adventure. Barb was one of the best bartenders around. Places she worked was the Mint Bar...
Dallas Eden Peterson
Jul 20, 2026
Dallas Eden Peterson of Polson, MT, passed away on July 20 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born on October 15, 1951, to Leon and Gail Peterson.
Dallas is survived by her son, Michael Peterson; her brother, Bill Peterson; nephew Tony Peterson, and nieces Mikayluh Peterson of Spokane, and Valerie Peterson-Orlandi of Carlsebad, California.
Dallas was preceded in death by her parents,...
Victoria Elizabeth Carter
Jul 18, 2026
Victoria Elizabeth Carter, age 41, passed away July 18, 2026, at Polson Health & Rehab.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mitchell Ray Herre
Jul 12, 2026
Mitchell Ray Herre, age 65, passed away July 12, 2026, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
David Mark Sherick
Jul 8, 2026
David Mark “Dave” Sherick, 83, passed away peacefully, July 8, 2026, at his home in Polson, Montana, overlooking beautiful Flathead Lake.
Dave was born on October 12, 1942, in Paris, Texas, while his father, Rudy Sherick, was serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. They returned home to Polson, where he was raised by Rudy and Sally Sherick alongside...
Ralph "Butch" Harris Tiemyer
Jul 7, 2026
Ralph "Butch" Harris Tiemyer was born in Missoula, MT, on July 28, 1954, to Harris "Bud" and Fern Tiemyer. He died July 7, 2026 at the age of 71 in Polson, MT. He grew up near Bonner Park where he attended Paxson Grade School and graduated from Hellgate High School. Butch spent many years living on the East shore of...
Elizabeth LaJune Edwards
Jul 2, 2026
Elizabeth La June Edwards passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at her home in Polson, Montana. June was born the daughter of Gayle J. Godfrey and Rev. Guy G. Godfrey on February 13, 1941, in Waldron, Arkansas. The family moved to Bell Gardens, California, when June was 5 years old, where she attended grade school. June’s family then moved...
David Ray Walker
Jun 29, 2026
David Ray Walker, age 69, passed away June 29, 2026, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Jamesina Molly Auld
Jun 28, 2026
Jamesina Molly Auld, age 26, passed away June 28, 2026.
A wake will begin on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 4:00 pm, Rosary at 8:00 pm, and service on Wednesday, July 1st at 10:00 am, all at Elmo Hall. Burial to follow at Elmo Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ronald "Ron" William Shrider
Jun 25, 2026
Ronald “Ron” William Shrider, age 78, passed away on Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2026, peacefully at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He is now at rest with his Savior in Heaven. He was born on February 24, 1948, in St. Ignatius, MT, the son of the late Kathryn (McDonell) Shrider and William Shrider. A devoted husband, father,...
Rodney Donald McRae
Jun 20, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rodney Donald McRae, who passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at the age of 72, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.
Rod was born on December 29,1953, in Miles City to Ina and Donald McRae. Rod built a life filled with adventures, ambition, love, and laughter. He proudly...
Ernest "Bill" Eugene Udall
Jun 19, 2026
Ernest "Bill" Eugene Udall, lovingly known as Bill, passed away peacefully at his home in Ronan, Montana, on June 19, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born on October 19, 1935, in St. Ignatius, Montana, Bill was the son of Melvin Eugene Udall and Ruth Lemery Udall. A lifelong Montanan, he was deeply rooted in the Mission Valley, where he built...
Marilyn Irene Fleming
Jun 18, 2026
Marilyn Irene Fleming, age 94, passed away June 18, 2026, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Kevin Paul Cunningham
Jun 17, 2026
Kevin Paul Cunningham, 76, passed away peacefully in Polson, Montana, on June 17, 2026, following a lengthy illness.
Kevin was born on June 10, 1950, in Billings, Montana, to James and Margaret Cunningham. Growing up in a military family, he lived in several countries around the world, where he developed a lifelong love of travel and an appreciation for different cultures....
Mary Jon Converse
Jun 17, 2026
Mary Jon Converse, age 90, passed away June 17, 2026, surrounded by her family.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Forest "Buzz" Clifford Dupuis
Jun 16, 2026
Forest “Buzz” Dupuis, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026.
He was born in St. Ignatius, MT, on April 2nd, 1943, to Floyd and Ruth Dupuis. Buzz grew up in Polson and was a proud member of the Class of ’61. His first job was setting up pins at the bowling alley, and he would always talk about his...
Robert George Johnson
Jun 15, 2026
Robert George Johnson, age 77, passed away June 15, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
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