Obituaries
Paul David Gochis Sr.
Jan 22, 2026
Paul David Gochis Sr., age 90 of Polson, Montana, passed on January 22, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital. Paul was surrounded by family as he passed. Paul will be missed greatly by all who knew him. He was born on June 13, 1935, in Greely Colorado to John D Gochis and Mabel Gochis.
Paul was preceded in death by his brother...
Jerome Gareth Hanson
Jan 18, 2026
Jerome G. Hanson of Polson, Montana, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, at Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on December 12, 1937, to Edwin and Blanche (Hendrickson) Hanson in Alexandria, Minnesota. His family later moved to Williston, North Dakota in Jerome’s early grade school years. He graduated from Williston High School with the Class of 1956.
On...
Diane Marie Buckskin-Michel
Jan 18, 2026
Diane Marie Buckskin-Michel was born on June 24, 1948, in St Ignatius, MT to Mathias “Matt Buckskin” Michel and Lucy Moody Michel. She passed away at her home in Dayton on January 18, 2026, with her family at her side.
Diane is the 3rd oldest and 1st daughter out of 10 children born to Matt and Lucy. She grew up in...
Hattie Emma Johnson
Jan 14, 2026
Hattie Emma Kimble Johnson passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson after a brief illness on January 14, 2026. She was born to George Albert and Nellie Jeannette Weltner Kimble on August 22, 1939, in Arlee Montana. She had one brother and four sisters
In 1957 she married Elliot Mallory Johnson. They loved, laughed, took care of each other...
Gordon Joseph Peterson
Jan 7, 2026
Gordon Joseph Peterson passed away January 7, 2026. He was born December 20, 1945, to Ira Nicholas Peterson Caroline Kraft Peterson in Kalispell, Montana. Gordon attended St. Matthew's school in Kalispell until 8th grade in 1960. The family moved to Polson that summer and Gordon graduated from Polson High School in 1964. He worked for couple years and then Gordon...
Billie Jean Hartung
Jan 4, 2026
Billie Jean Hartung, age 71, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson, Montana, surrounded by family.
Billie was a respected elder of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation and the last remaining enrolled tribal member of her family. She carried this role with humility, strength, and deep devotion...
Grace Margaret Johnson
Jan 2, 2026
Grace "Margaret" Johnson, age 88, passed away January 2, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Jacob Patrick Fleming
Jan 1, 2026
Jacob Fleming, age 49, of Polson, MT, passed away on January 1, 2026.
Jake was born on March 6, 1976, to Greg Fleming and Elaine Bailey in Polson, MT. A lifelong resident of the area.
Jake is survived by his sons, Isaac Fleming and Tyler Waychoff; his father, Greg Fleming; and his brother, Nathan Fleming and family. He is further survived by...
Patricia Dawn Kuschel
Jan 1, 2026
Patricia Dawn Wayrynen Kuschel was born on July 6, 1963, to Kenneth and Leona Wayrynen in San Gabriel, California. She passed away peacefully at her home in Ronan, Montana during the early morning hours on January 1, 2026.
Patty spent the first four years of her life in California, and then moved to Mitchell, South Dakota with her family. In 1974...
Lori Renea Sebestin
Jan 1, 2026
Lori Renea (Aldrich) Sebestin was called to the heavens January 1, 2026, at the age of 70, at St. Patrick Hospital with loved one’s present, due to complications after surgery. She was born on November 25, 1955, in Spokane, Washington to George Donald Aldrich and Lovella Joan (Courville) Hawkins.
Lori was an enrolled tribal member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai...
Edward Michael Perez
Dec 28, 2025
Edward Michael "Mike" Perez, age 68, passed away December 28, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Martin Dale Mumma
Dec 27, 2025
Martin Dale Mumma (Marty) was born January 21, 1936, in Gideon, Missouri, to Billy Dale Mumma and Monzelle (Macom) Mumma.
Marty attended and graduated from Senath High School in Senath, Missouri (1954), and earned Bachelors and Masters degrees in geology from University of Missouri (1958-1959). He went on to earn his Ph.D. in geology, paleontology and stratigraphy at Louisiana State University...
Ruth EvelynNyegaard
Dec 26, 2025
Ruth Evelyn Nyegaard, age 97, passed away December 26, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
David Edward Marshall
Dec 15, 2025
David Edward Marshall, 88, passed away December 15, 2025, at his home in Polson.
Dave was born November 16, 1937, to Edward and Martha (Lawson) Marshall in Butte. He graduated from Butte High School in 1956 and briefly attended the School of Mines before transferring to MSU-Bozeman and then to the University of Montana in Missoula. He earned his Bachelor of...
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.
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