Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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