Michelle Lee "Mahseelah" LaCounte-Keller

Michelle Lee “Mahseelah” LaCounte-Keller, 57, of Polson, Montana, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

Shelly was born on June 14, 1969, in Ronan, Montana, to Melvin Tommy Mahseelah and Regina Patricia Bryan Lozeau of St. Ignatius, Montana.

She is survived by her two sons, Jordan Pluff and Koshon LaCounte; her granddaughter, Sabrina LaCounte; her brother, Laurence Mahseelah; and her sisters, Char Neal, Jackie McDonald, and Sonny Mahseelah.

She is also survived by her niece, Sierra Mahseelah Umphrey & nephew-in-law Michael Umphrey. Her nieces Whisper Mahseelah, Israel Shortman, Zoe Mahseelah, and Tiffany Cuttfinger; and her nephews, Cody Neal, Nathan Cuttfunger, TJ Cuttfinger, Nathan Mahseelah, Adam Mahseelah, Tommy Mahseelah, Thunder Rain McDonald, and Isaiah Shortman. She also leaves behind her beloved cat, Patty.

Shelly was a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and an amazing friend to those fortunate enough to know her. She was deeply loved by her family and friends, and the love and memories she shared with them will remain long after her passing.

She will forever be in our hearts and will be deeply missed.

A wake will begin on Friday, September 25, 2026, at 4:00 pm, and closing ceremony on Sunday, September 27th at 10:00 am, all at Elmo Hall.