Obituaries
David Edward Marshall
Dec 15, 2025
David Edward Marshall, age 88, passed away December 15, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ronald Lee Kohler
Dec 13, 2025
Ronald Lee "Ron" Kohler, age 88, passed away December 13, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Walter Kelly Briggs
Dec 12, 2025
Walter Kelly Briggs, age 68, passed away December 12, 2025, at Logan Health, Kalispell.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Geraldine M Hewankorn
Dec 12, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Geraldine Madeline Hewankorn, lovingly known as Geri, who passed away surrounded by her family on December 12, 2025, at the age of 67. Geri was born on April 12, 1958, in Hot Springs, Montana, to Aloysius Sr. and Patricia (Lefthand)Hewankorn.
She grew up in Dayton, Montana, where she formed lifelong...
Samuel Franklin Charlo
Dec 11, 2025
Samuel Franklin Charlo, age 48 of Ronan, passed away on December 11, 2025, in Ronan, MT.
Sammy was born on February 17, 1977, to Christine Ewing (Hewankorn) and Francis Tenas. He was the first born of their 7 children. Sammy was legally adopted and raised by his grandparents, Tony & Helen Charlo. He was raised in Elmo with his many cousins,...
Lynda Raye Lien
Dec 11, 2025
Lynda Raye Lien, age 82, passed away December 11, 2025, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Joann Marie Reksten
Dec 11, 2025
Joann Marie “Jo” Reksten, age 97, of Polson, Montana, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on December 11, 2025, in her beloved hometown. Joann was cherished as a mother, friend, teacher, and community member, and she will be fondly remembered for her great sense of humor, warmth, creativity, and unwavering dedication to her family, friends, and students.
Born April...
Charles Ernest Gilmore
Dec 8, 2025
Charles Ernest Gilmore, age 77, passed away December 8, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Allen Roger Tromp
Dec 6, 2025
Allen Roger “Al” Tromp passed away peacefully in his home on December 6, 2025.
Al was born in Missoula, Montana, on August 28, 1935, to Carol Owens and Orie “Boots” Tromp, the eldest of eight children. He grew up in Lolo and Ronan, later graduating from Flathead High School in 1954 while his family was living in Somers. Soon after graduation,...
Vicki Lynn Scheidecker
Dec 5, 2025
Vicki Lynn Scheidecker, age 69, passed away December 5, 2025, at her home.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Leona Marie Juneau
Dec 2, 2025
Leona M. Juneau made her journey home on December 2, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was the 3rd child out of 5, born March 9, 1941, in Saint Ignatius Mt, to Samuel Nicolas Hewankorn and Helen Couture Charlo. She spent her younger years traveling with her family as they traveled to many different places for work.
Due to the BIA...
Judith Ann Simshaw
Dec 1, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Judith “Judy” Ann Simshaw, announces her passing on Monday December 1, 2025, in Polson, MT. Her loving family was ever present by her side, up to her final days and moments, providing care, support and prayers for her. Judy was born on January 25, 1947, in Honolulu, HI and was the...
Francis Justine McMenus
Dec 1, 2025
Justine McMenus, age 95, passed away December 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Dolly Gottlob
Nov 30, 2025
Dolly Gottlob, age 78, passed away November 30, 2025, at Polson Health and Rehab.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Duane Frank Pickel
Nov 30, 2025
Duane Frank Pickel, age 91, passed away November 30, 2025, at Immanuel Living, Kalispell.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Robin John Dotson
Nov 29, 2025
Robin John Dotson, age 61, passed away November 29, 2025, at St. Luke Community Hospital, Ronan.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Paul Koehler Newgard
Nov 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Koehler Newgard who left us far too soon on November 29th, 2025. Paul was born to Gerald and Karol Newgard and raised in Polson, MT.
Surrounded by the beauty of Flathead Lake and the Mission Valley, he developed a strong love for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting...
Benjamin Taylor Broeski
Nov 28, 2025
Benjamin Taylor Broeski, age 30, passed away November 28, 2025.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Gary Edward Erb
Nov 28, 2025
Gary Edward “Flip” Erb, age 93, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 17, 1932, in the Missoula Elmore Hospital.
Gary’s sperm donor, Phil Erb, divorced Margaret prior to Gary’s birth and he, as well as the extended Erb family, remained non-entities physically and financially throughout Gary’s life. Gary’s preschool years were spent...
Thomas Daryl Thorgaard
Nov 25, 2025
Thomas Thorgaard, 62, a former resident of Libby. Took Jesus' hand and was welcomed into his Heavenly home, while being cared for at St. Joseph Hospital Polson, MT on November 25, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1963, in Wolf Point, MT to Robert Jens and Ima Jean (Kirkland) Thorgaard.
He found his community in Elmo, MT. He graduated from...
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