Obituaries

Gary Eugene Morigeau

Gary Eugene Morigeau

Apr 5, 2024

Gary E. Morigeau, 83, of Polson, Montana passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2024. 

Gary is survived by his wife of 54 years, M. Sue Morigeau of Polson.  He is also survived by his children and families Tamra and Aaron Troy of The Woodlands, TX, and grandchildren Kaitlyn, Ryan, and Ashley Troy; Mike and Jennifer Card of Polson, and grandchildren Erik...

JDavid Bennett II

JDavid Bennett II

Apr 4, 2024

 JDavid Bennett II unexpectedly passed away due to heart complications on April 4, 2024. David’s life began on November 20, 1978, in Carson City, Michigan until his family moved to the Mission Valley in Montana, making it his forever home. It was here in the mission valley where David developed his passion for hunting, various job skills, primarily in Law...

Hannelore Ingrid Ellsworth

Hannelore Ingrid Ellsworth

Mar 28, 2024

Hannalore Ingrid Ellsworth, age 95, passed away March 28, 2024, at St. Joseph Assisted Living. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Deborah Ellen West-Lundquist

Deborah Ellen West-Lundquist

Mar 27, 2024

Deborah Ellen West-Lundquist, age 71, passed away March 27, 2024, at her residence.A memorial service will be held on Friday, April 5, 2024, at 3:00 pm at The Lake Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Marta Lee Whitlock

Marta Lee Whitlock

Mar 27, 2024

Marta Lee Whitlock, a much beloved and larger-than-life figure to the people and animals around her, left this Earth on Wednesday, March 27, 2024. She died peacefully at the home she and her husband, Dave, built overlooking Flathead Lake, just outside of Polson. The first child and only daughter of Roger and Marcia Austin, Marta was born Sept. 24, 1954,...

Jeremy West Phillippi

Jeremy West Phillippi

Mar 22, 2024

Jeremy West Phillippi, age 38, passed away March 22, 2024.Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Beverley Ann Quinones

Beverley Ann Quinones

Mar 19, 2024

Beverley Ann Quinones, age 81, passed away March 19, 2024, at Logan Health in Kalispell, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Thomas Robert Cooper

Thomas Robert Cooper

Mar 17, 2024

Thomas Robert Cooper, age 70, passed away March 17, 2024, at his residence.Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Camille Wilde

Camille Wilde

Mar 16, 2024

It is with a mixture of joy and sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Camille Crawford Wilde. After battling multiple health issues in the later years of her life, she passed away quickly and peacefully on March 16, 2024, at the age of 79.

Camille was born on July 12, 1944, to Fern and Maurice Crawford in...

Isaiah George Quequesah

Isaiah George Quequesah

Mar 15, 2024

Isaish G. “Zaya” Quequesah, age 27, passed away March 15, 2024. Isaiah was born February 11, 1997, to Gwyn Hewankorn and Joe Quequesah. 

Isaiah was an avid outdoorsman and spent a lot of time cruising around in the hills with family, whether it was to hunt, cut firewood, Christmas trees, go fishing, or just riding around telling stories and making memories....

Raymond Robert Minus, Jr.

Raymond Robert Minus, Jr.

Mar 14, 2024

Raymond Robert "Bob" Minus, age 83, passed away March 14, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical in Polson.Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dillard Cody Miller

Dillard Cody Miller

Mar 10, 2024

Dillard "Cody" Miller, age 77, of Polson, passed away on March 10, 2024, at his residence. Cody was born April 13, 1946, to Dillard F. Miller and Mona (Strate) Miller in Havre, MT.

Cody enjoyed many things in his lifetime, which include hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed visiting with his lifetime friends and family.

Cody is survived...

Makeelin L. Glass

Makeelin L. Glass

Mar 9, 2024

Our beloved Makeelin (Mak) L. Glass, 22 of Polson began his journey home Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Polson, MT. Mak was born in Polson, MT to Jimmy Glass and Valerie Caye on December 21, 2001. He grew up in the great town of Elmo, and later reunited with his father in Florence before returning home to Polson with his...

Zoerene Joan Gembala

Zoerene Joan Gembala

Mar 7, 2024

Zoerene J. Gembala, age 67, passed away March 7, 2024, at her residence.Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Louise Veronica Andrew

Louise Veronica Andrew

Mar 6, 2024

Louise V.  Andrew passed away at her home in Niarada on March 6th, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Louise was born September 27th, 1934, in Niarada to Charles James Andrew and Mary Lefthand Andrew. She was a Cultural Consultant on the Elders Advisory Committee at KCC, and one of the last fluent Kootenai Language Speakers, Firefighting Crew boss known as the...

Frances Ann Risso

Frances Ann Risso

Mar 3, 2024

Frances Ann Risso, age 62, passed away March 3, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical in Polson, MT.Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mary Belle Grazier

Mary Belle Grazier

Mar 2, 2024

Mary Belle Kinsel Boyd Grazier passed peacefully at the age of 97 on March 2, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.  Mary Belle was born in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas and Mary Kinsel on July 30, 1926.  

Mary Belle graduated from high school and moved to Kansas City, Missouri to work for the Unity School of Christianity. It was through...

Amelia Ruth Gipe

Amelia Ruth Gipe

Mar 2, 2024

Amelia Borden Gipe, age 103, passed away March 2, 2024. She was born October 25,1920, at the family home in Niarada, Montana to James (Lucky) and Maude Borden.  She was the 4th of the 5 children.  A few years later, when little Grace, the last born, began to talk, she couldn’t say Amelia, so she started calling her Peep, a...

Jeannie Kay Dennis

Jeannie Kay Dennis

Mar 1, 2024

Jeannie Kay Dennis left this veil of tears and joined Jesus her Savior on Friday, March 1, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Jeannie, along with her twin brother Jim, was born July 19, 1943, to Annie and Carl Blixt. She was raised on a ranch near Niarada, Montana where she and her 6 siblings learned the value of hard work...

Billy Gene Proud

Billy Gene Proud

Feb 29, 2024

Billy Gene Proud, age 86, passed away peacefully in Missoula, Montana on Thursday, February 29, 2024. His family was by his side.

Billy was born on September 5, 1937, in Polson, Montana to Roy “Daryl” and Naomi “Berenice” (Thomas) Proud. He grew up in the Proctor / Dayton area. He graduated from Polson High School in 1956. He moved to Seattle...