Obituaries
Rudy Acosta, Jr.
Dec 31, 2023
Rudy Acosta, Jr., age 50, passed away December 31, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Betty Jean Hickenbottom
Dec 25, 2023
Betty Jean Hickenbottom, mother to Lova June Jacobs and Jennifer Gayle Hickenbottom (deceased), passed away on December 25, 2023, peacefully in her sleep. Betty was born June 10, 1934, in Estacada, Oregon to August Schnelle and Hazel Patterson.
Known for her love of her family, home, and animals, she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. Betty’s family...
Rickie Lee Noland
Dec 16, 2023
Rickie Lee Noland, age 71, passed away December 16, 2023, in California.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 9:30 am at the Kalispell Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Burial will take place at Ronan Cemetery.
Robin Charles Green
Dec 14, 2023
Robin Charles Green, age 62, passed away December 14, 2023, in Elmo, MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Joseph Franklin McDonald
Dec 14, 2023
Joseph Franklin McDonald passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan with his family by his side following a short illness. At the time of his passing, he was 90 years old. He was born on March 31, 1933, to Isabel and Ed McDonald in St. Ignatius, MT.
Joe spent his early days growing up...
Robert Marshall Geyer
Dec 11, 2023
Robert Marshall Geyer, age 70, passed away December 11, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Therese Marie Corbett
Dec 9, 2023
Therese M. (Biesen) Corbett, 97, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2023, at the St. Joseph Assisted Living Facility in Polson, MT.
Therese was born in Spokane, WA on February 8, 1926, to Henry and Mary Alice (Barrett) Biesen. She was raised in Addy, WA, attending area schools through high school. She enrolled at the Sacred Heart School of Nursing...
Chely Nettie Brubaker
Dec 7, 2023
Chely Nettie Brubaker, 72, of Polson, unexpectedly passed away on December 7, 2023.
Chely was born on October 30, 1951, to Harry and Nettie Brost in Terry, Montana. She spent a happy childhood living with her sister, Lola, and parents above the family business, Brost Clothing. Lola was Chely’s best friend, and they still spoke daily.
Chely attended Terry High...
Thomas Glenn Brown
Dec 1, 2023
Thomas “Tex” Brown, 81 of Polson passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at his home. He was born June 30, 1942, in Stephenville, TX to Glenn “Doc” & Edith “Lou” Brown.
“Tommy” spent his first 12 years in Texas where he excelled in sports, friendships & helping on the family farm. In 1954 the family moved to Polson and...
Donna Marie Weaver
Dec 1, 2023
Donna Marie Bramsen Weaver was born on December 30, 1948, to Arne and Marie in Missoula, Montana. She joined her sister, Carol, who was a year older. Our beloved wife, mom, grandma passed away on December 1, 2023, at 74 years old at her home in Polson after a brief battle with lung cancer. Donna was known for her beautiful...
Clarence Joseph Brazil
Nov 29, 2023
Clarence Joseph Brazil, age 98, passed away November 29, 2023, at Polson Health and Rehab.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Michael Robert Hughley
Nov 28, 2023
Michael Robert Hughley, age 72, passed away November 28, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Judy Ruth Sanders
Nov 26, 2023
Judy R. Sanders, 79, of Missoula and Polson passed away due to COPD complications November 26, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Hospital with her daughter Julyn and friend Tola by her side.
Judy was born September 27, 1944, to Pete and Thelma Holder in Duncan, OK. She was an outgoing child full of spunk and life. She had stories of...
Durwin Williams Many Heads
Nov 24, 2023
Durwin Williams Many Heads, age 54, passed away November 24, 2023.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Kathlynn Talomoto Ape
Nov 22, 2023
Kathlynn Talomoto Julie Ape, precious daughter and sister to the Tuasivi family, loving mother to her one and only princess Primrose Ape, and adoring wife to husband Peniamina Ape passed away November 22nd, 2023, two days after her 30th birthday.
Julie was born in the Pacific Islands of American Samoa in 1993 and grew up surrounded by her large...
Stephanie Rose Gravelle Wise Spirit
Nov 22, 2023
Stephanie Rose Gravelle was born in Polson, MT, on June 20, 1986, to Annette Tenas and Victor Gravelle. She spent her childhood in and around Elmo, playing outdoors with her many cousins and friends. Her favorite sport was kickball. She always loved riding in the woods with her Grandpa Nick and Aunty / Grandma Bean. Family, the outdoors, and anything...
Terri Leeanne Herreid
Nov 21, 2023
Terri Leeanne Herreid, age 67, passed away November 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical in Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Gilbert Gary Wilde
Nov 21, 2023
Gilbert Gary Wilde, age 92, passed away November 21, 2023, at Polson Health and Rehab.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Raymond Andrew Kaplan
Nov 19, 2023
Raymond Andrew Kaplan, age 71, passed away November 19, 2023, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Duane Harold Snyder
Nov 18, 2023
Duane Snyder, a 25-year veteran of United States Marine Corp and longtime resident of Polson, MT, passed away on November 18, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Duane, as he was known to many in the area, was born June 6, 1952, to Wayne and Melva Snyder and attended Ronan High School before enlisting in the USMC. As a Chief...