Obituaries
Betty June Martin
Jul 26, 2023
Betty J. Martin was born July 29, 1938, and passed away peacefully on the morning of July 26, 2023. She enjoyed a long and adventurous life of 85 years. She enjoyed fishing, quilting, cooking and fun times at the old Tackle Box Bar on Finley Point for many years.
She is survived by an extended family who loved her. Betty...
Christie Lee Watts
Jul 23, 2023
Christie Lee Watts, age 67, passed away July 23, 2023, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Carol Sue Saloway
Jul 22, 2023
“Missy”, Carol Sue Saloway joined her ancestors on July 22, 2023, after a long battle with health issues. Missy was born on September 4, 1963, to Marvin Sr. and Sadie Saloway and was raised on the Flathead Indian Reservation in Elmo, MT.
She attended schools in Polson, MT, Chemawa Indian School, Salem, OR, Salish Kootenai College, Pablo, MT, and University...
Wade Douglas LaFountain
Jul 21, 2023
Wade Douglas LaFountain, age 73, passed away July 21, 2023, at his residence.
Wade was the third of five children born in Lewistown, Mt to Ina Doney Lafountain and Alex Joseph LaFountain. He attended schools in Lewistown.
Wade, along with his two brothers Duane and Robert, inherited a talent for art from his father, who was a recognized, western artist....
Frank Domingo Delgado
Jul 18, 2023
Frank D. Delgado was born on February 24, 1942, in Los Angeles, California to Frank Delgado and Dolores Saldivar. In March 1942, Frank received the gift of Holy Baptism and became a child of God. He joined, by confirmation, St. Paul Lutheran Church Aurora, Illinois in December 1999.
Frank graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School in Los Angeles, California in...
Dean Durand
Jul 17, 2023
Lonnie "Dean" Durand
Dean Durand, 82, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at The Retreat in Polson. Dean was born to Paul and Arlene Durand on June 13, 1941. He grew up in Issaquah, Washington and graduated in 1959. He married Judy and later divorced.
Dean was lured to the Mission Valley by his wife, Jo. Though native to...
Brian Daniel Broncheau
Jul 16, 2023
Brian Daniel Broncheau, age 66, passed away July 16, 2023, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Delmas Judson Hayes
Jul 15, 2023
Delmas Judson Hayes, age 87, passed away July 15, 2023, in Big Arm, MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
LaDene Joan Forman Reid
Jul 14, 2023
LaDene Joan Forman Reid, age 92, formerly of Polson, Montana, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2023, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho while living with her daughter Gloria. She was born on June 23, 1931, in Polson, Montana to Ivan and Vashti Forman.
She was raised on a farm in Valley View along with her four younger...
Roy Allen Shostak
Jul 14, 2023
Roy Allen Shostak, age 75, passed away July 14, 2023, at St Joseph Medical in Polson MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Molly Ann Sanderson
Jul 11, 2023
Molly Ann Doudna Sanderson passed suddenly and unexpectedly on July 11, 2023, in Polson Montana. She was born in Shelby, Montana, September 23, 1940, to Linus William and Molly Ann (Herman) Doudna.
She grew up in Cut Bank and attended the University of Montana. She served as the Employee Benefits Officer for Bank of Montana System as well as the...
Vern Leroy Clairmont
Jul 11, 2023
Surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Vern Leroy Clairmont passed away after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. While he had the strongest of hearts for his family, friends, community, and tribe, he had an even stronger heart which refused to give up in his final hours. He was a kind, generous and loving husband, father, and...
Dureen Dawn Blixt
Jul 7, 2023
Dureen Dawn Blixt-Leo, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Polson, Montana on July 7, 2023, due to natural causes. She was born on January 9, 1967, in Polson, Montana, to Marjorie Phillips and Jimmy Blixt.
Dureen lived a vibrant life, embracing the beauty of her surroundings and cherishing the simple joys that life had...
Neal Del Barber
Jul 5, 2023
Neal Del Barber, age 63, passed away at the family home in Yellow Bay Montana on July 5, 2023. He was born in Whitefish, Montana to Dale and MaDonna (Stinger) Barber on November 11, 1959.
Growing up in Whitefish he was known affectionately as “Schnarbs”. When he laughed, his eyes would turn to half-moons, and his dimples would highlight his...
Milton L Nickel
Jul 4, 2023
Milton L Nickel, age 86, passed away July 4, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.
Funeral services for Milton are pending and will be held at a later date in San Angelo, TX.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
Clarissa Denise Nichols
Jul 4, 2023
Clarissa Denise Nichols passed away July 4, 2023. Clarissa began her young life on November 21, 1949, on the Colville Indian Reservation in Nespelem, Washington. She started school at the Ursalines in Mission. From there, she bounced around South Dakota where she attended school in Pierre and Flandreau. As the second oldest child out of thirteen, she had to grow...
Ada Delma Kenmir
Jun 30, 2023
Ada Delma "Del" Kenmir, age 86, passed away June 30, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula due to complications from pneumonia. Del was born "Baby" Anderson on May 21, 1937, in Riverside, WA, daughter of the late Buck and Edna Anderson.
Del married Jerry Kenmir on August 8, 1958, and with that union brought four children into her life,...
David John DuBois
Jun 29, 2023
Devoted and Loving Husband and Father
David John DuBois, 63 went home to be with his Lord Thursday, June 29, 2023, while at his cabin in Montana. Living his dream life on Flat Head Lake.
Dave was born September 26, 1959, in Oak Park, IL to Jean and Patricia DuBois. Dave loved the winters in Chicago and was therefore looking forward to retirement life in Montana.
In...
Marcella Marie Bishop
Jun 23, 2023
Marcella “Marcy” Bishop, age 96, passed away June 23, 2023, at Polson Health and Rehab.
Services will be held in September and will be announced. In lieu of flowers or cards please make a donation in Marcy's name to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Thomas Francis Korleske
Jun 22, 2023
Thomas Francis Korleske, age 84, passed away June 22, 2023, at Pal Memory Care in Ronan, MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
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