Obituaries
Jennifer Rebecca Nugent
Sep 15, 2026
Jennifer Rebecca Nugent, age 54, passed away September 15, 2026, at her home in Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
William "Bill" L Peterson
Sep 13, 2026
William L. "Bill" Peterson, age 86, passed away September 13, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Lando "Bud" Leroy Bras
Sep 13, 2026
On January 4, 1935, Lando Leroy Bras, better known as “Bud” was born to Charles Orlando and Lucille (Flemming) Bras in Thompson Falls, MT. He joined three older sisters and was followed by two younger brothers. Bud attended school in Thompson Falls, Lonepine and Hot Springs High School.
During the summer of his teenage years, Bud rode his horse into Hot...
Marilyn Frances Woods
Sep 12, 2026
Marilyn Frances Woods, of Ronan, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, with her dear daughter-in-law Heather at her side.
She was born May 23, 1932, in Independence, Missouri. She spent her life as a dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a caring nurse, and a steadfast friend. She welcomed neighborhood friends to her generous dinner table and was always able to...
Bonita "Bonnie" Kay Amrine
Sep 12, 2026
Bonnie Kay Amrine, age 79, passed away September 12, 2026, at St. Luke Community Hospital.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Gerald "Jerry" Leonard Newgard
Sep 12, 2026
Gerald L. “Jerry” Newgard passed away from complications of ALS on September 12, 2026, in Polson, Montana.
Jerry was born in a log cabin in Pablo MT, the son of two homesteaders, Leonard Newgard and Solvay Karlsgodt. He earned a business degree from the University of Montana, where he lettered in basketball and was a Golden Gloves boxer. A lifelong patriot,...
Marcia Darlene Cyr
Sep 11, 2026
Marcia Darlene Nearman Cyr, 89, of Big Arm, Montana, passed away peacefully in Polson on September 11, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Marcia was born on November 11, 1936, in Missoula, Montana, to Marcus Nearman and Violet Ferris. She was the oldest of four siblings: Steve Nearman, Helen Green, and Dennis Ferris.
Marcia graduated from Alberton High School in 1956...
Matthew Konopacki Jr.
Sep 9, 2026
Matthew Konopacki Jr., age 80, passed away September 9, 2026, at his home.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Daniel "Dan" John Sullivan
Sep 8, 2026
Daniel John “Dan” Sullivan was born May 3, 1955, in Butte, Montana, to Dan and Mary (Evankovich) Sullivan. A proud Butte native throughout his life, Dan’s story was shaped by family, friendship, education, athletics, hard work and an enduring curiosity about the world around him.
Dan’s deep devotion to family began with his own. He admired and sought to emulate his...
Lois Elizabeth Shore
Sep 7, 2026
Lois Elizabeth Shore, 97, of Polson, Montana, passed quietly and peacefully at home on the afternoon of September 7, 2026. She was born in Saco, Montana, on January 22, 1929.
Lois is survived by her two children, Kathy Shore, of Polson, Montana, and Harry Shore (and wife Dolores), of Indio, California, along with grandchildren Kari Wise (Husband Jason), Michael Nelson (Wife...
Elinor Fay Collins
Sep 2, 2026
Elinor Fay (Cass) Collins, 94, was born February 12, 1932, in Polson, MT, to Frances and Merritt Cass. She graduated from Polson High School in 1950, and subsequently attended Northern Montana College in Havre, MT, where she met her future husband, George Collins, at her first college dance. After receiving her teaching certificate in 1952, she began her education career...
Ann Howser
Sep 1, 2026
Ann Howser, 82, of Hot Springs, MT, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sept. 1, 2026, after a brief hospital stay.
Born Margaret Ann Morgan in Rigby, ID, in June 1944, to parents Margaret (Mobley) and Wayne, she was the oldest of six children. As an adolescent, Ann moved with her family to Hot Springs when her parents bought...
Elizabeth "Liz" Lanier Laimbeer
Aug 31, 2026
Elizabeth Lanier Laimbeer of Polson, MT passed away suddenly on Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula, MT.
She was born on August 13th,1960 in Polson, MT to Sue Gregg Lanier and Keith Lanier.
Elizabeth grew up travelling the world as the first-born daughter of Sue and Keith. With siblings Gregg, Tom, and Catherine, they forged and nurtured a...
Georgia "Jo" Arlone Weaver
Aug 29, 2026
Georgia A. Weaver - Jo to family and friends - went home to be with her Lord on August 29, 2026, at her home in Polson, Montana, at the age of 90.
Jo was born in Kalispell, Montana, on September 13, 1935, to George W. Culbert and Amy Conant Culbert, both of Kalispell. She was a fifth-generation Montanan; her great-grandfather, Captain...
Jason Allen Gano
Aug 28, 2026
Jason Allen Gano, age 58, passed away August 28, 2026, at St Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Craig Erin Wallace
Aug 26, 2026
Craig Erin Wallace Sr., 60, passed away suddenly on August 26, 2026, in Riverton, Utah. He was born on September 24, 1965, in Missoula, Montana, to Harold (Bud) and Nancy (nee Jackson) Wallace.
Craig leaves behind his loving wife, Allison, of almost 32 years – his rock, his love, his fiercest defender, his best friend – and his loving son, Craig...
Charles Henry Wells
Aug 25, 2026
Charles Henry Wells was 96 years old. He was born on July 11, 1930, in Havre, Montana, and passed away on August 25, 2026, at home in Polson, Montana. Charles was the youngest of four siblings. He was raised on a ranch on the Rocky Boy Reservation. Charles went to school and eventually worked the ranch and then was drafted...
Kelly Michelle van Hoek
Aug 23, 2026
Kelly Michelle van Hoek, age 62, passed away August 23, 2026, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Cinthia Louise Parker
Aug 23, 2026
Cinthia Louise Parker, 73, of Big Arm, Montana, peacefully went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family and loved ones on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Cindy was born on April 18, 1953, in Polson, Montana, to Louie Dorman and Lillian Spence. She was one of nine children and grew up ranching primarily in Sanders County, learning from an...
Sharon Hilma Kruse
Aug 21, 2026
Sharon Hilma Kruse, age 83, passed away August 21, 2026, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
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