Obituaries
Carol J. Tietema
Jan 21, 2013
Obituary for Carol J. Tietema Carol June Tietema was born June 8, 1928 to Ray and Geraldine Conrad in Wolf Point, Montana, and passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013 in Polson, Montana, at the age of 84. She was preceded in death by her sister, Iris Schuster, and brothers Ross and Richard Conrad. Carol is survived by the love...
Duward A. Reber
Jan 21, 2013
Obituary for Duward A. Reber Duward ("Dewey") Arthur Reber, age 89, passed away peacefully at home from cancer while surrounded by his loving family on Monday, January 21, 2013. He was born in Amiret, Minnesota on May 11, 1923 to Arthur and Mabel Reber, and was the eldest of five children. He grew up in Crookston, Minnesota, and after graduating...
Verna Esther Straugh
Jan 19, 2013
Obituary for Verna Esther Straugh Verna Esther Straugh, 92, of Helena, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 19, at Apple Rehab Cooney. Verna was born on January 6, 1921, in Wibaux, Mont., the daughter of Joseph M. and Betty Novak. Verna attended schools in Bloomfield and Polson. She graduated from Polson High School in 1939. Verna married Clarence E. Seifert in...
Franklin J. Raze
Jan 18, 2013
Obituary for Franklin J. Raze Franklyn J. Raze, age 93, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013 at Polson Health and Rehab. Franklyn was born in Portland, OR to James Franklyn Raze and Louise Griebel on August 3, 1919. Frank lived and worked in Watford City, N.D., Columbus, N.D., Sidney, MT, Ronan, MT, and Salem, OR until moving to Polson in...
Larry John Gariepy
Jan 17, 2013
Obituary for Larry John Gariepy Larry John Gariepy, age 77 of St. Ignatius, MT, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013 at St. Luke Hospital. Larry was born October 17, 1935 to Fred and Gertrude Gariepy in Richey, MT. Larry moved to Havre at the age of 9. He moved to Ronan at the age of 10 and finally settling down...
Opal Swaney Cajune
Jan 13, 2013
Obituary for Opal Swaney Cajune A brilliant light has left the world. On January 13, 2013 Opal Swaney Cajune, 86, of Ronan passed away at her home surrounded by loved ones, songs, and prayers. Opal was the fifth of seven children born to James Swaney and Mary Catherine McDonald on October 6, 1926. She attended school in Dixon and the...
Ruby M. Sampson
Jan 8, 2013
Obituary for Ruby M. Sampson Ruby M. Sampson, age 79, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson, MT. Ruby was born on August 9, 1933 in Grand Rapids, MI. Ruby moved to Long Beach, CA at the age of 7. She and her husband, Jerry Sampson were married on June 20, 1950 in Long Beach....
Marion Schat
Jan 8, 2013
Obituary for Marion Schat Marion Schat, age 69 of Polson, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Grogan Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Read Marion Schat's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Hilma Marie Westgate
Jan 7, 2013
Obituary for Hilma Marie Westgate Hilma Marie Westgate, age 48, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at Polson Health and Rehab. Grogan Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Read Hilma Westgate's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Everett Lee Heath
Jan 7, 2013
Obituary for Everett Lee Heath Lee Heath, age 80, passed away Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home on Camas Prairie. Lee was born May 11, 1932 to Marvin and Naomi (Gollehon) Heath at Seven Mile Ford, VA. Lee was born at home 2 months premature along with a twin, he only weighed 2lbs. His brother Thomas Ray was stillborn....
Janet L. Giffin
Jan 6, 2013
Obituary for Janet L. Giffin Janet L. Giffin, age 83, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital, Polson. Grogan Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Read Janet Giffin's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Edward Wilmont Montgomery
Jan 4, 2013
Obituary for Edward Wilmont Montgomery Edward Wilmont Montgomery, age 89, passed January 4, 2013, at Polson Health and Rehab in Polson, MT. In keeping with the wishes of Edward, there will be no services. Grogan Funeral Home of Polson has been entrusted with the arrangements. Read Edward Montgomery's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Cindy Sue Basler
Dec 30, 2012
Obituary for Cindy Sue Basler Cindy Sue Basler, age 56 of Polson, lost her battle with cancer, passing away peacefully in her home with family Sunday, December 30, 2012. She was born September 21, 1956 in Billings, MT to Lenard and Helen Temanson. Cindy and her family lived many places in her young years, most time being spent between Dayton,...
Viola May Ashley
Dec 29, 2012
Obituary for Viola May Ashley On December 29, 2012, our loving mother Viola Grant Ashley, age 80, went up to the heavens with the angels with her children at her side. Viola was born July 22, 1932 in Lewistown, Montana to John and Thankful Grant. Viola met the love of her life Ernest E. Ashley. They were married on January...
Lovie Bernice Bailey
Dec 18, 2012
Obituary for Lovie Bernice Bailey Lovie Bernice Bailey, 87, passed away peacefully at her home in Polson, on December 18, 2012, surrounded by her family. A service was held for immediate family on December 19, 2012 at Grogan Funeral Home. Lovie was born June 22, 1925 in Kimberly, Alberta Canada, while her mother Nora was visiting her parents. She was...
Walter B. Woodcock
Dec 13, 2012
Obituary for Walter B. Woodcock Walter B. Woodcock, age 93, passed away December 13, 2012. Walter was born in Miles City, MT September 21, 1919, son of William E. and Josephine Nord Woodcock. Following his graduation from Custer County High School in Miles City, 1937, he became a partner in the Woodcock Brothers Cattle Ranch near Ismay, Montana. He served...
Evelyn M. Roy
Dec 11, 2012
Obituary for Evelyn M. Roy Evelyn M. Roy, age 91, passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at her home in Arlee. Grogan Funeral Home of Polson has been entrusted with the arrangements. Read Evelyn Roy's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Charles Thomas Elliott
Dec 8, 2012
Obituary for Charles Thomas Elliott Welcome Aboard! This is a phrase many heard from Charles Thomas Elliott, locally known as "The Caboose Guy". Tommy stepped off the train for his last time Saturday, December 8, 2012 after a courageous and exhausting battle with cancer. He was 70 years old. He was born Nov 3, 1942 in Eugene, Oregon, to Dr....
Wilhma Helen Delaney
Dec 7, 2012
Obituary for Wilhma Helen Delaney Wilhma Helen Delaney, age 86 of Polson, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula. Wilhma was born January 14, 1926 in Rupert, ID to William and Bertha (Bull) Johns. When she was a baby her parents moved to St. Ignatius. Wilhma and Howard attended St. Ignatius schools together and married in...
Helen Ann Morrison
Nov 28, 2012
Obituary for Helen Ann Morrison Helen Ann Morrison, 89, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2012 of natural causes at Brendan House Health Care Facility in Kalispell, MT. She was born on December 26, 1922 to Frank and Francis Jurenka in Havre, MT. She graduated from Hingham High School in 1940. She earned her Teaching Certificate from Northern Montana College...
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