Obituaries

Steven Arthur Kunze

Steven Arthur Kunze

Sep 2, 2023

Steven Arthur Kunze, age 72, passed away September 2, 2023, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Robert Smith

Robert Smith

Aug 31, 2023

Robert (Bob) Wilson Smith, long time resident of Lakeside, Montana, recently passed away after losing his fight against pneumonia and is now with our Lord Jesus. He was a beloved father and husband, a retired USAF Chief Master Sargeant, and was the best storyteller.

He was born to Wilson and Cora Smith on May 4th, 1931, who lived on a farm...

Janis Marie Irwin

Janis Marie Irwin

Aug 30, 2023

Janis Marie Irwin went to be with Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, on August 30th, 2023. She was born in Muncie, Indiana on July 18th, 1952, to Merl and Alberta Green. Her mother survives her.

Jani, as she was fondly called by her family and friends, received her LPN from Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie and then a respiratory...

Jule Yvonne Kenmille

Jule Yvonne Kenmille

Aug 30, 2023

Jule Yvonne Kenmille, age 64, passed away August 30, 2023, at her residence in Elmo, MT.

The wake will begin on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, rosary will be Thursday, August 31st at 8:00 pm, and the funeral service will be Friday, September 1, 2023, at 12:00 pm, all at Ronan Senior Center. Burial to follow at Ronan Cemetery.

 

Darlene Marie Morgan

Darlene Marie Morgan

Aug 28, 2023

Darlene Marie Morgan, age 84, passed away August 28, 2023, at her residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Shirley Mae Sheridan

Shirley Mae Sheridan

Aug 28, 2023

Shirley Mae Sheridan, age 89, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023. She was born May 31, 1934, in Conrad, MT, to Clarence and Beatrice Robertson. She was the fifth of eight children. She and her siblings grew up on their family farm in Devon, MT. She attended country school through 8th grade, until she moved to town to attend Shelby...

Anastassia Mae'lee Michel

Anastassia Mae'lee Michel

Aug 25, 2023

Anastassia Mae’lee “Ana” Michel was born in Polson, MT on May 21st, 2001, to Uriah Michel Sr and Shavonne Walker.  She was welcomed into the world with a room full of grandmas and aunties on her grandpa, Orsino Walker’s birthday.  She also shared her day with her birthday twin and one of her best friends, Walter Reddick.

Ana grew up...

Francis David Lucara

Francis David Lucara

Aug 25, 2023

Francis David “Dave” Lucara passed away on August 25, 2023, at the age of 82 from his battle with Parkinson’s. He was born to Francis and Vivian Lucara on June 4, 1941, the oldest of his other three siblings. He grew up in Red Lodge in his younger years, then moved to Oregon, Flathead, and later Lake County.

Dave married...

Catherine Elizabeth Emison

Catherine Elizabeth Emison

Aug 24, 2023

Catherine Elizabeth Emison, age 69, passed away August 24, 2023, at her residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dale Eugene Frey

Dale Eugene Frey

Aug 22, 2023

Dale Eugene Frey, age 75, passed away August 22, 2023, at Logan Health in Whitefish, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mary Elizabeth Steele

Mary Elizabeth Steele

Aug 22, 2023

Mary Elizabeth “Liz” Steele, age 93, went to be with the Lord on August 22, 2023. Liz was the youngest of nine children. She was born June 14, 1930, near East Helena, MT to Wesley and Mary Jane Buck. “Mary Beth” as she was known to her family and friends, then moved with her family to Patrick Creek near Kalispell...

Damian Max Francis

Damian Max Francis

Aug 21, 2023

Damian Max Francis, age 47, passed away August 21, 2023, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Aaron Nelson Ackom

Aaron Nelson Ackom

Aug 20, 2023

Aaron Nelson Ackom, age 44, passed away August 20, 2023, at his residence.

There will be a graveside service for Aaron on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 11:00 am at Lakeview Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Kimberly Jo McLean

Kimberly Jo McLean

Aug 17, 2023

Kimberly Jo (Erskine) McLean passed away on August 17, 2023, after succumbing to metastatic melanoma. Kim was born on October 10, 1956, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Kim grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut and graduated from Roger Ludlowe High School in 1974. She attended college in both Pennsylvania and South Dakota. Kim graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in 1979 with a degree...

Joseph Michael Fisher

Joseph Michael Fisher

Aug 16, 2023

Joseph Michael Fisher, age 59, passed away August 16, 2023, at St. Luke Community Hospital.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023, from 10 am ~ 6 pm at The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. A Celebration of Life and Dinner will follow the visitation. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Adeline Matt

Adeline Matt

Aug 13, 2023

Adeline Matt, age 89, passed away August 13, 2023, at Pal Memory Care in Ronan, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Ida Berniece Nesson

Ida Berniece Nesson

Aug 12, 2023

Ida B. Nesson, age 90, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born November 6, 1932, to Clarence and Bertha (Whitfield) Walhood.

Ida is survived by her daughter Renee Hooven of Polson, grandsons Dudley Nesson lll of Troutdale Or., Chad Nesson of Polson Mt., and granddaughter Rebecca Bissegger of Polson Mt., she is also survived by seven great-grandchildren, Maddy,...

James Christopher Noel

James Christopher Noel

Aug 11, 2023

James Christopher "Chris" Noel, age 53, passed away August 11, 2023, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

Anita Carol Big Spring-Funke

Anita Carol Big Spring-Funke

Jul 30, 2023

Anita Carol Big Spring – Funke, passed away on July 30, 2023. She was born May 30, 1958, in Browning, MT to Darlene and Adam Big Spring.

Anita’s youth was spent between East Glacier & Hill 57- Great Falls MT, Chamawa Indian School (Oregon), & Kellogg ID. An ambitious teen, Anita left the family home at the age of 16....

Dennis Ward Wilson

Dennis Ward Wilson

Jul 26, 2023

Dennis Ward "Denny" Wilson, age 84, passed away July 26, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.