Obituaries
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...
Kathleen Washington
Nov 16, 2023
Kathleen Washington, age 77, of Ronan, MT, passed away on November 16, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital after a car accident on November 12, 2023.
Kathleen was born on October 22, 1946, the first of three children, in Hollywood, CA to Steven E. Washington and Helen Warren. She graduated from East Bakersfield High School. She earned degrees in interior decoration...
Linda Darlene Prickett
Nov 16, 2023
Linda Darlene Prickett Atwood, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana, of natural causes. Linda was born on July 4, 1955, in Los Angeles, CA the daughter of Miles Comstock and Gladys Irene (Worral) Grandmaison.
Throughout her life, Linda brightened the lives of those whom she...
Simona Estera Halip Witter
Nov 16, 2023
Simona Estera Halip Witter, age 43, passed away November 16, 2023, at her residence.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 11:00 am at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Carl Steven Gilbertson
Nov 15, 2023
Carl Steven Gilbertson, 72, of Polson, MT passed from this life on November 15, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT. He was born in a Navy hospital in San Diego, CA in 1951 to Warren and Conchita Gilbertson.
Carl was raised on family farms in Virginia with his four siblings. As part of the farm life, he was...
Jacqueline Fay Sohm
Nov 15, 2023
Jacqueline Fay Sohm, age 87, passed away November 15, 2023, at Renaissance Senior Care in Kalispell, MT.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 11:00 am at Lakeview Cemetery.
Donna Marie Zielke
Nov 11, 2023
Donna Marie Zielke, age 84, passed away November 11, 2023, at her residence.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Polson, MT.
Richard John Christopher
Nov 11, 2023
Richard John “Dick” Christopher passed away November 11, 2023, a Saturday evening, in the caring embrace of his family and compassionate administrations of St. Joseph Hospital’s medical team. He is survived by his children, their loving spouses, and a growing legacy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Dick was born in Great Falls in 1936, stories involving twin best friends Larry and...
Bruce Leslie Thomas
Nov 8, 2023
Bruce Leslie Thomas, 77, of Polson passed away on November 8, 2023, at Logan Hospital in Kalispell. He was born on September 25, 1946, in Kalispell to Leslie and Una Thomas. As a young boy he lived in his mother’s old family home in Rollins before his family moved to Polson in 1954. He attended school in Polson and was...
Arlene Antoinette Quist
Nov 3, 2023
Arlene Antoinette Quist, age 88, passed away November 3, 2023, at The Retreat in Polson, MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Charles Russell Cordier
Oct 30, 2023
Charles Russell ‘Rusty’ Cordier, was born to Victor and Pearl Cordier on May 30, 1935. He passed away on October 30, 2023, from complications related to dementia. He is now with the love of his life Yvonne Rose Cordier. Rusty was born and raised in St. Ignatius, MT and was a proud member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe.
Rusty...
Ruth Irene Pinkerman
Oct 29, 2023
Ruth Irene (Lewis) Pinkerman, age 98, passed away October 29, 2023. She was born on July 6, 1925, to Kenneth Arnold Lewis and Mary Escoe (Rumfelt) Lewis in the hospital at Crow Agency, Montana where her older brother Kenny was also born. They soon moved to Hardin, Montana where her dad worked for the Farmer’s Union and the Sugar Beet...