Obituaries
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
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
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...
Mark Joseph Brubaker
Feb 28, 2024
Mark Joseph Brubaker, 73, passed away at his home in Proctor, MT on February 28, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1950, at Ft. Campbell, KY to Angus B. and Janice A. (Tipton) Brubaker.
Mark was a very talented mechanic and ran his own business at his home for many, many years. Being in rural Montana, having a local mechanic...
Joann Karen Ingram
Feb 28, 2024
Joann Karen Ingram, age 76, passed away February 28, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Cheryl Lee Stone
Feb 27, 2024
Cheryl (Lily) Stone, 75, of Polson, Montana passed away on February 27, 2024, with her husband, children, and beloved dogs by her side. Lily was the devoted wife of Bob Stone and loving mother of Amy, Bryan, and Lisa. She adored her grandchildren, Jessi, Brandon, Jade, and Ivy who cherished their magical summers with their grandparents. Lily is also survived...
John Patrick Freeborn
Feb 26, 2024
John Patrick Freeborn, age 76, passed away February 2024, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Harry Keith Ross
Feb 26, 2024
Harry "Keith" Ross, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, peacefully departed this world on February 26, 2024, in Polson. Keith was a beacon of light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Keith was born November 17, 1930, Keith was the cherished son of Leonard and Rose Ross. He was a proud graduate of...
Deborah Rose Farris
Feb 22, 2024
Deborah Rose Farris, age 67, passed away February 22, 2024, at St Joseph Medical.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Wain Lefthand
Feb 18, 2024
Wain Alexander Lefthand was born to Alexander Lefthand and Josephine (Caye) Lefthand on November 3, 1958, in Hot Springs, Montana. He was the last living child of nine. Wain passed away peacefully at his home in Elmo, Montana on February 18, 2024.
Once Wain’s brother Pat returned from the military, his brother moved him in with his family. Pat raised Wain...
Alvin Frank Lee
Feb 8, 2024
Alvin Frank Lee (Joe), age 85, of Polson, MT passed away at his home on February 8, 2024, surrounded by his son, Brad Lee, wife, Dolores, stepdaughters, Nancy Wallace, and Susan Lambert.
Alvin was born on June 29, 1938, at his parent’s dairy farm home in Lonepine, Montana Valley. As a youngster he assisted with daily chores on their farm. He...
John Masten Harlan
Feb 7, 2024
John Masten Harlan, age 68, of Polson, MT passed away on February 7, 2024. John was born on January 12, 1956, in Los Angeles, CA where he was adopted by his parents Frederick and Mary Harlan.
John spent most of his childhood around Lancaster, CA, graduating from Quartz Hill High School in 1974. John spoke of fond memories he had from...
Jacqueline Gladys Byrnes
Feb 7, 2024
Jacqueline Gladys Byrnes, age 85, passed away February 7, 2024, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Elsie Mae Brown
Feb 6, 2024
Elsie Mae (Funk) Brown, age 95, passed away at her home Polson, MT on February 6, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1928, in Joplin, MT to Waldo and Verna (Sauer) Funk.
She attended schools in Joplin, MT. Elsie met Deane Brown in Whitefish, MT while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. Deane and Elsie were married January 12,...
Raymond Eugene Schweinsburg
Feb 5, 2024
Ray Schweinsburg, age 81, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his residence. Ray was born on May 9, 1942, in Greenport, New York. His parents Evelyn and William Schweinsburg lived and worked on Shelter Island with 5 little boys until William had an unfortunate construction accident causing the family to move to Waymart, Pennsylvania, the home of Evelyn’s...
Carl Wendell Elliott
Feb 3, 2024
Carl Wendell Elliott, age 59, passed away February 3, 2024, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Kenneth Carl Nordberg
Jan 30, 2024
Kenneth Carl Nordberg, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, at his beloved Flathead Lake home on Finley Point in Polson, MT, a house he designed and meticulously built. Ken's journey was marked by adventure, laughter, and a profound love for life itself.
Ken was born in Missoula, MT, on July 23, 1944, Ken graduated from Missoula County High...
Harry Charles Fritsch III
Jan 29, 2024
Harry C. Fritsch III, age 73, passed away January 29, 2024, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Barbara Jean Namen
Jan 28, 2024
Beautiful Barbara Jean Namen passed surrounded by family and friends at home on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the age of 80. Her full life and close relationship with the Lord gave her the strength to overcome every adversity, including her fight against cancer. As one Doctor aptly stated, "She's a phenomenon!"
Born in Williston, ND Barbara relocated to Kalispell, MT....
Garnet Marie Stuerke
Jan 26, 2024
Garnet Crusch Stuerke was born on April 15, 1949, in Williston, North Dakota. She was the first child to Cecil and Geraldine (Egosque) Crusch.
When Garnet was young, she was often teased that she was mom and dad’s tax deduction because she was born on the day their taxes were due. She grew up in the mission valley with her younger...
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