Obituaries
James Robert "Jim" Arndt
Nov 13, 2011
Obituary for James Robert "Jim" Arndt James 'Jim' Robert Arndt, age 72, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 at his home in Polson, MT of natural causes. Jim was born Feb. 17, 1939 in Malta, MT, oldest of three children to Robert and Edith (Johnson) Arndt. He was educated at the Genevieve School, Snake Creek School and Glasgow High School....
Merrie Jean Prewett
Nov 13, 2011
Obituary for Merrie Jean Prewett Merrie Holley Prewett, of Arlee, MT, died from cancer on November 13, 2011. She was taken into the arms of the Savior she loved and served for forty years. Merrie was born December 31, 1952 in Memphis, TN to Grace and Kelsie Holley. Merrie married Kenny Prewett and together they had four children. They made...
Margaret Woyden
Nov 10, 2011
Obituary for Margaret Woyden Margaret Irene Woyden, 88, of Ronan, Mt. passed away at her home in Ronan on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. Margaret was born on Jan. 15, 1923 in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania and grew up and attended school at St. Augustine's School. Margaret moved to Maryland and worked at the Triumph Explosive Factory during WWII making ammunition for the...
Victor Lefthand
Nov 3, 2011
Obituary for Victor Lefthand Victor Lefthand, 80, of Elmo, MT, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at his home in Elmo. Victor was born on April 26, 1931 in Nirada, MT, a son of the late Basil Lefthand, Sr., and Coomsah Morigeau. He attended school at the Ursuline Academy in St. Ignatius. He later went on to join the...
John Robert Grinde
Nov 2, 2011
Obituary for John Robert Grinde John Robert 'Bob' Grinde, 89, of Polson, MT passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at his home surrounded by family. Bob was born on July 24, 1922 in Roy, MT a son of Severin and Anna Olnes Grinde. The family lived in Roy until 1935 and then moved to Polson. Bob graduated from Polson...
Christina Lynn McClure Sorrell
Nov 2, 2011
Obituary for Christina Lynn McClure Sorrell Christina Lynn McClure Sorrell, 49, of Pablo, MT passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Christina was born on April 8, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA, a daughter of Larry E. McClure and Rachel Arlee. She attended local schools in St. Ignatius and Ronan and later...
William E. "Bill" Phillips
Oct 29, 2011
Obituary for William E. "Bill" Phillips Bill Phillips lost his courageous battle against advanced pancreatic cancer on Saturday, October 29, 2011. He passed away at home overlooking beautiful Flathead Lake in Polson, MT. He was born on May 26, 1942, in Missoula, Mt to Emery and Clayetta Phillips. Bill was a loving husband and father, an amazing grandfather, a wonderful...
Donald C. Pollack
Oct 28, 2011
Donald C. (Don) Pollack, 84, of Polson, MT, formerly of Craig, MT, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Don succumbed to the complications caused from Alzheimer's. Don was born in Helena, MT on March 19, 1927, the son of Craig, MT residents, Charles and Myrtle Pollack. He attended local schools and after...
Melva Imbert
Oct 24, 2011
Obituary for Melva Imbert Melva Lee Imbert, 70, of Pablo, MT, passed away on Monday,October 24, 2011 at the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Melva was born at home in Polson, MT on April 16, 1941. She was the second of four daughters of the late Elwood 'Shorty' and Leota Joy. While Melva was young she worked was...
Ernest LeGrande Groepper
Oct 24, 2011
Obituary for Ernest LeGrande Groepper Ernest LeGrande Groepper. Ernie played 'no cover songs' and lived his life that way. He will be missed by all who loved him. Cremation will take place. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting with arrangements. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read Ernest Groepper's Obituary and Guestbook.
Marion Eloise Barnaby McCoy
Oct 23, 2011
Obituary for Marion Eloise Barnaby McCoy Marion Eloise Barnaby McCoy, 90, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011, at her home in Pablo with her daughter by her side. Marion was born in Ronan on February 23, 1921, to Alice Clairmont Barnaby (Cowan) and Maxim Barnaby. She attended the UrsulineSchool in St. Ignatius. She later movedto California where she was a...
Griffith Howell Davies
Oct 19, 2011
Griffith Howell Davies, V, infant son of Griffith Davies, IV and Stormi Mann of Polson, MT, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at Community Medical Center in Missoula surrounded by his family and staff. Griffith was born on June 22, 2011, one minute before his identical twin brother, Gavin John, at Community Medical Center. Survivors also include his brother,...
Geraldine "Gerri" Guinn
Oct 14, 2011
Obituary for Geraldine "Gerri" Guinn Geraldine Mae Guinn age 83 of Polson went home to be with her Lord on October 14, 2011. She was loved and respected by her family and many others. She was born May 2, 1928 in Missoula, Mt to Jesse and Minnie Grant. Her family moved to Charlo, Mt where she graduated from high school....
Gracie Ann Reum
Oct 10, 2011
Obituary for Gracie Ann Reum Gracie Ann Reum, newborn daughter of Elise Bennett and James Reum, of Ronan, MT, went to join the other little angels in heaven on Monday, October 10, 2011 at Community Medical Center in Missoula. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read Gracie Reum's Obituary and Guestbook.
Beverly Jo Machacek
Oct 1, 2011
Obituary for Beverly Jo Machacek Beverly Jo Machacek, 59, of Polson, unexpectedly passed away on October 1st. Bev was born as Beverly Jo Green on November 16, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Walter (Bud) and Betty Green. She moved to Scotland, SD in 1963 where she met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Jim Machacek. Jim and Bev...
Tim Flaherty
Sep 28, 2011
Obituary for Tim Flaherty Tim Martin Flaherty, 55, of Missoula, MT, our beloved brother and dearest friend passed away suddenly on the morning of Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Community Medical Center, Missoula. Tim was the kindest man and friend to all that crossed his path. He was always the first to open his doors with a kind word and...
Elizabeth "Betty" Cook
Sep 28, 2011
Obituary for Elizabeth "Betty" Cook After struggling with health issues, Betty Cook, 86, of Polson, MT, peacefully passed away in her sleep on the morning of September 28, 2011 at the Polson Health Rehabilitation Center. Betty was born on May 15, 1925 to Colonel Charles Clifton Agar and Dorothy Thompson Agar in Holden, Massachusetts. She had a great childhood growing...
Ethel R. O'Hern
Sep 26, 2011
Obituary for Ethel R. O'Hern Ethel R. O'Hern, 83, of Townsend, MT, passed away from natural causes on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at Village Health Care Services in Missoula. Ethel was born November 7, 1927 in Missoula to Frank Ezra and Rhoda Mae (Clifton) Reinoehl. She was raised on a ranch on Klein Schimdt Flats in Ovando where she attended...
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
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...