Obituaries
JoAnn Marie Blood Roullier
Oct 30, 2026
The earth grew much dimmer, but the heavens grew immensely brighter as our dearest treasure, our beloved mother, JoAnn Marie Blood Roullier, went to her final, beautiful resting home with God on October 30, 2026, to be reunited with her husband, Paul, and all the family members who had been patiently waiting for her.
Mom was born on October 15, 1933,...
Gilbert "Mark" Martinez
Oct 26, 2026
Gilbert "Mark" Martinez, age 65, passed away October 26, 2026, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Dr. David Nielsen Bown
Oct 24, 2026
Dr. David N. Bown, 88, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, leaving behind a devoted family, countless cherished friendships, and an extraordinary legacy of service, compassion, and love.
An accomplished scientist, biologist, and entomologist, David earned his Ph.D. in Biology from the University of Utah and completed his postdoctoral studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
David devoted much...
William "Jerry" Tenney
Oct 23, 2026
William “Jerry” Tenney, of Polson, Montana, passed away on October 23, 2026, at the age of 89.
He was born on August 23, 1937, in Craig, Montana. Jerry served in the Army National Guard for 34 years and worked in the aviation field. He was known for his kindness, humor, and love of God and family. He enjoyed boating, hunting, the...
Merlyn Claude Snavely
Oct 21, 2026
Merlyn Claude Snavely, 95, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Polson, MT.
A celebration of Life will take place in the spring.
Arrangements under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Billy Allen Gano
Oct 18, 2026
Billy Allen Gano, age 78, passed away October 18, 2026, at his home.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Debbie Alfonsina Tschida
Oct 11, 2026
God graced the world with the arrival of Debbie Alfonsina (Hohman) Tschida on September 26, 1951, in Cut Bank, Montana. It was a remarkably cold day for early autumn, even for the Hi-Line - the high that day never got above freezing. However, Debbie’s arrival soon broke that early autumn cold snap, with the temperature rebounding to 69 degrees by...
Bruce Leo Basler
Oct 4, 2026
Bruce Leo Basler passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026.
Bruce was born November 18, 1952, in Kalispell, Montana, to Paul and Montana “Tana” Basler.
Bruce married Cindy Temanson on October 4, 1975. Together, they made their home in Polson, Montana, and raised a family.
Bruce was a third-generation Montana beekeeper and spent his life working in the beekeeping industry. Beekeeping was more...
Charles Edgar Lyons
Sep 30, 2026
Charles E. “Charley” Lyons, husband, father, grandfather, rancher, rodeo clown, millwright, neighbor, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2026 at the age of 88. Charley was born February 9, 1938, in Milliken, Colorado, to Ed and Vera Lyons. He grew up in Arvada, where 4-H and FFA sparked his lifelong love of livestock, horses, and rodeo.
After high school,...
Jerry Albert Dauenhauer
Sep 26, 2026
Jerry Albert Dauenhauer went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 26, 2026, at the age of 83, following complications of pneumonia and dementia. Due to his dementia and frail condition, Jerry was eventually admitted to a care center where he passed away peacefully.
Jerry was born on April 25, 1943, in Charlo, Montana, to Anton and Norma (Roylance)...
Michelle Lee "Mahseelah" LaCounte-Keller
Sep 24, 2026
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...
Calvert Kamber Heskiel
Sep 23, 2026
Calvert Kamber Heskiel, age 73, passed away September 23, 2026, at St Joseph Medical, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ruth Kathleen Gunn
Sep 23, 2026
Ruth Kathleen Gunn, age 75, passed away September 23, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Anita Elaine Swope
Sep 22, 2026
Anita Dubay Swope, age 93, passed away September 22, 2026, from complications resulting from Alzheimer’s and a broken hip.
Anita was born December 14th, 1933 to Clementine and Edmond Dubay.
Anita was educated in Polson and graduated in 1951. After graduation she moved to Seattle where she worked for an insurance company; while there she married Robert H. Skellenger in 1952. In...
Madeleine Mary O'Halloran
Sep 20, 2026
Madeleine Mary O’Halloran, 98, passed away peacefully in Polson, Montana on September 20, 2026, with family beside her.
Madeleine Harris was born in Great Yarmouth, England in 1928. After her father died when she was 5, Madeleine grew up in the English pub her mother managed. In her idyllic youth by the sea, Madeleine loved, and was loved by, lots of...
Autumn Leigh Bailey
Sep 16, 2026
Autumn Leigh Bailey, 39, of Polson, Montana, passed away on September 16, 2026.
Autumn was born on August 4, 1987, to Jim and Beverly Bailey, the long-awaited and much-loved baby girl who arrived after four sons. With her dark hair, rosy cheeks, and bright blue eyes, Autumn brought a special joy into her family from the very beginning.
Autumn was raised and...
Louise Marie Brown
Sep 15, 2026
Louise Marie Brown, age 84, passed away September 15, 2026, in Riverside, CA.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Lakeview Cemetery.
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 Leon “Bill” Peterson, affectionately known as “Sonny,” was born on September 14, 1939, and passed away on September 13, 2026, one day before his 87th birthday.
The son of Leon and Gail Peterson, Bill was the brother of Kenis Turpin and Dallas Peterson. He is survived by his daughter, Valerie Peterson Orlandini of California; his nephew, Michael Peterson of Polson,...
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...
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