Obituaries

Patricia May Miller

Patricia May Miller

Sep 24, 2011

Obituary for Patricia May Miller Patricia M. (Stevens, McSloy) Miller, 68 of Ronan, MT passed away peacefully at her home on September 24, 2011.Born April 15, 1943 in Missoula, MT, to Maryann and Gordon Stevens, Pat attended schools in various towns in Montana and Tacoma, Washington. The family returned to Montana in 1958 and she graduated from Ronan High School...

Dorothy Lee Preston

Dorothy Lee Preston

Sep 21, 2011

Obituary for Dorothy Lee Preston Dorothy Lee Preston, 84, of Polson, MT, passed away peacefully in her sleep September 21, 2011 after a brave battle with melanoma cancer. Dorothy was born June 3, 1927 in Fort Benton, MT and grew up on a wheat ranch about 40 miles from town. Dorothy was a lifelong learner and loved to nurture all...

John Lyle Hansen

John Lyle Hansen

Sep 17, 2011

Obituary for John Lyle Hansen John Lyle Hansen, 77, of Polson, MT, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at his home in Polson. John was born on March 13, 1934 in Great Falls, MT, the son of Marion and Elsa Soderstrom Hansen. He was a graduate of Great Falls High School and later went on to graduate from the...

Celia Bernadine Torgenrud

Celia Bernadine Torgenrud

Sep 14, 2011

Obituary for Celia Bernadine Torgenrud Celia Bernadine Torgenrud, 88, of Santa Barbara, CA and formerly of Polson, MT ended her earthly sojourn and went home to be with her heavenly father on September 14, 2011. She was born May 31, 1923 in Waukon, Iowa. In 1942 she married her high school sweetheart Don Torgenrud and they were married for nearly...

Clifford W. Luke

Clifford W. Luke

Sep 12, 2011

Obituary for Clifford W. Luke Clifford Walter Luke, 75, of Polson, MT, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Pines of Polson. Clifford was born on June 17, 1936 in Kalispell, MT, a son of the late Leroy and Vivian Moore Luke. He was a 1954 graduate of Polson High School and served in the Army Reserve. In...

Gloria Wilson

Gloria Wilson

Sep 11, 2011

Obituary for Gloria Wilson Gloria Wilson, 88, of Polson, MT, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in Polson. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting the family Read Gloria Wilson's Obituary and Guestbook.

Maurice Richter "Butch" McEnany

Maurice Richter "Butch" McEnany

Sep 11, 2011

Obituary for Maurice Richter "Butch" McEnany Maurice 'Butch' Richter McEnaney, died at the age of 64 on September 11, 2011 at his home in Polson, MT, overlooking at what he thought to be the most beautiful valley he had ever seen. Butch was born on July 29, 1947 in Butte, MT. He graduated from Harlowton High School in 1965. He...

Twila E. Sabolish

Twila E. Sabolish

Sep 10, 2011

Obituary for Twila E. Sabolish Twila E. Sabolish, 59, of Polson, MT, and formerly of Washington, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting the family. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read Twila Sabolish's Obituary and Guestbook.

Marjorie M. Howell

Marjorie M. Howell

Sep 8, 2011

Obituary for Marjorie M. Howell Marjorie M. Sassaman Howell 'Marge' left us to be with her Lord Jesus and to be reunited with her husband Reed on September 8, 2011. She will be dearly missed by all her loved ones she left behind but they all are happy for her to be free from the pain she has been in...

Ellen Marie Lobdell

Ellen Marie Lobdell

Sep 5, 2011

Obituary for Ellen Marie Lobdell Ellen Marie Lobdell, 80, of Polson, MT. passed away on Sept. 5, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her family. Ellen was born on Sept. 14, 1930 in Chelsea, Mich. to Jim & Delores Wright. She grew up and attended schools in Michigan. Ellen married LeRoy Lobdell on Aug. 9, 1952 in Dexter, Michigan. They...

Charles Garlock

Charles Garlock

Sep 5, 2011

Obituary for Charles Garlock Charles Garlock, 61, of Polson, MT, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2011 in Hamilton. A graveside service will be conducted on Monday, September 12, 2011, 2:00 PM at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, is assisting with arrangements. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read Charles Garlock's Obituary and Guestbook.

Rolly White

Rolly White

Aug 26, 2011

Obituary for Rolly White It is with great sadness that we share with you the news that Rolly White left us peacefully on August 26, 2011 at his home in Polson, surrounded by his family. Rolly was 94 years old and would have marked 95 years on November 13. Rolly grew up in Sherwood North Dakota where he met and...

Helen B. Roys

Helen B. Roys

Aug 23, 2011

Obituary for Helen B. Roys Helen B. Roys, 89, of Polson, MT, joined her Lord and loved ones on August 23, 2011, passing away at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, due to natural causes. Helen Mae Butterfield Roys was born on July 24, 1922 to the late Fay and Maude Stewart Butterfield in Richey, MT where the family homesteaded and...

Eva Louise Moran

Eva Louise Moran

Aug 18, 2011

Obituary for Eva Louise Moran Eva Louise Moran, 90, of Polson, MT, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2011 at the St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting the family. Read Eva Moran's Obituary and Guestbook.

Leonard Salomon

Leonard Salomon

Aug 18, 2011

Obituary for Leonard Salomon Leonard H. R. Salomon, 83, of Polson, MT. passed away on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. Leonard was born in Polson on December 23, 1927 to Peter A. & Anna Margaretha (Smith) Salomon. Heavy snow had drifted roads closed when the newborn baby and his mother returned to their farm...

Donald Lee Kavalec

Donald Lee Kavalec

Aug 17, 2011

Obituary for Donald Lee Kavalec Donald Lee Kavalec, 81, of Polson, MT, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Kalispell, MT. Mr. Kavalec was born on February 28, 1930 in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1941, he moved to Southern California where he spent most of his life. After graduating from Marshall High School in Los Angeles,...

Virginia Mary Steinkraus

Virginia Mary Steinkraus

Aug 13, 2011

Obituary for Virginia Mary Steinkraus Virginia (Ginny) Steinkraus, 88, of Polson, MT, left us on August 13, 2011. She was born January 10, 1923 in Colorado Springs, the third and youngest child of Guy and Grace Harwood. Growing up, she enjoyed skiing and hiking in the mountains, particularly her beloved Pikes Peak. She was an accomplished figure skater. She enjoyed...

Caleb H. Altig

Caleb H. Altig

Aug 8, 2011

Obituary for Caleb H. Altig Caleb Altig, 91, of Polson, MT, passed away on August 8, 2011. Caleb was born to William and Edna Altig on March 28, 1920 in Greenleaf, ID. Caleb was a beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Caleb saw service in WWII, after which his 5 sons were born. When Caleb married his beloved...

Lyle Warren Baxter

Lyle Warren Baxter

Aug 5, 2011

Obituary for Lyle Warren Baxter Lyle Baxter, 94, of Polson, MT, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2011 at his home. Lyle was born to Ross & Mabel Baxter in Helena, Montana on their 7th anniversary. A Montana cowboy, he learned to ride, rope, build or fix darn near everything. He got hired to lasso chimneys off homes damaged during...

Roberta Joan Christensen

Roberta Joan Christensen

Jul 29, 2011

Obituary for Roberta Joan Christensen Joan Christensen, 85, of Polson, MT, died peacefully on the afternoon of Friday, July 29, 2011 at her home on Flathead Lake. Her daughter Margery was at her bedside. She was born on October 28, 1925 in Great Falls, MT, to Margery and Bob Engelking. Because her father was an oil and gas drilling contractor,...