Obituaries
David Easterly
Aug 16, 2025
David Easterly, age 67, passed away August 16, 2025.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Thomas Raymond Antiste
Aug 13, 2025
Thomas Raymond Antiste, age 89, passed away August 13, 2025. He was born in St. Ignatius on December 9, 1935. He was chosen as a newborn by Joe and Mary Antiste of Elmo.
He had a sister, Annie, who through her marriage, got to travel to South Carolina and work on an Army Base, Camp Lejeune. As he left the base...
Joan Kay Platko
Aug 9, 2025
Joan Kay Platko, age 81, passed away August 9, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Walter Douglas Morigeau
Aug 6, 2025
Walter Douglas “Doug” Morigeau, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at St. Joseph Assisted Living in Polson. Doug was born May 14, 1932, in Wellington, UT.
In Doug’s younger years he lived in Wellinton, UT, Butte and Polson, MT, Minnesota, and San Francisco, CA. Doug moved back to Polson in 1946. He received a scholarship to play football...
Edward Elijah Mooso
Aug 6, 2025
Edward Elijah "Ed" Mooso, age 57, passed away August 6, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the Sportspage.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Mark William Krause
Aug 5, 2025
Mark William Krause, age 65, passed away August 5, 2025, at his residence.
Full obituary to follow.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
James Arnold Oschmann
Aug 5, 2025
James Arnold "Jim" Oschmann, age 79, passed away August 5, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Evelyn Eileen WhiteWater
Aug 4, 2025
Evelyn WhiteWater, age 59, of Ronan, passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2025, surrounded by family and love.
Evelyn was a woman of perseverance and grit – a steady force whose strength carried those around her through life’s most difficult moments. She faced challenges with quiet resilience and never wavered in her care for her family.
She is survived by her beloved...
James William Phillips
Jul 30, 2025
Jim “Gypo Jim – The Legend” Phillips, 78, of Big Arm, Montana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Mercy Gilbert Medical Center in Gilbert, Arizona, surrounded by his family and on his own terms. The loss has left a profound hole in our hearts and our lives, and we miss him dearly.
Jim was born on September 12,...
Judith "Judy" Ann Gray
Jul 29, 2025
Judith Ann “Judy” Gray began her journey home on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, with her loving family by her side. Judy was born on February 13, 1944, and raised in Lonepine, Montana, alongside her six siblings.
Her childhood shaped her into the fierce, tough, stubborn, and driven woman everyone came to know and love.
What defined Judy even more was her sense...
Lois Estelle Dupuis
Jul 29, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Lois E. Dupuis. Lois was born on July 23, 1932, and departed from us on July 29, 2025, at the age of 93. She was a truly remarkable Christian woman, cherished as a beloved: sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandma, great-grandma, great-great-grandma, daughter, niece, cousin, and...
Jerilyn Clairmont
Jul 27, 2025
Jerilyn Clairmont was born April 3, 1980, to Amelia Lefthand and Gerald Clairmont. She passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025.
Jerilyn was the youngest of 8. She attended Ronan and Two Eagle Schools. She eventually attended Clearfield Job Corps. Sparking her adventure side, she headed to California. She ultimately found her way back to Pache.
Jerilyn always made work fun. A family...
Angela Frances Lozeau
Jul 18, 2025
Angela Frances “Angel” Lozeau, age 55, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2025, at home. She was born on January 5, 1970, in St. Ignatius, Montana to Francis and Sandra (Plant) Lozeau.
Angel was raised in Arlee, Montana along with her sister and brother by their grandmother, Mary Val Plant, ever since their mom Sandy passed away.
While living in Arlee, Angel...
Darlene Claire Houlihan
Jul 17, 2025
Darlene Claire “Dar” Houlihan (maiden name Riley), age 90, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Polson, Montana. Honoring her heartfelt wish to return to her beloved home state, she was surrounded by family in her final days and moments.
Darlene was born on March 30, 1935, in Butte, Montana, to John and Beryl Riley, Darlene...
Candice Janelle Bilile
Jul 16, 2025
Candace Janelle Bilile, age 66, passed away July 16, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Marvin Ralph Kaschke
Jul 15, 2025
Marvin R. Kaschke, born in 1933 in Oshkosh, Nebraska, to Emma and Henry Kaschke, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, in Montana.
Marvin graduated from Oshkosh High School and went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management and Range from Utah State University. He began a distinguished career with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service in 1956, serving...
Betty Lou Ruckdashel
Jul 12, 2025
Betty Lou Ruckdashel, age 87, passed away July 12, 2025, in Boise, ID.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ava Marie Robertson
Jul 11, 2025
Ava Marie Robertson, 18, of Johnstown, Colorado, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Ava was born on February 18, 2007, in Plano, Texas to Brian and Amy Robertson. From a young age, Ava brought a sense of wonder, a mountain of joy, and an infinite supply of hugs. She was involved in Special Olympics and was a member of the...
Steven Wayne Childers
Jul 11, 2025
Steven Wayne Childers, age 73, passed away July 11, 2025, at Polson Health and Rehab.
A graveside service will be held at Ronan Cemetery on July 15, 2025, at 11:00 am.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Allen Roger Sloan
Jul 10, 2025
Allen Roger Sloan, 78, passed away surrounded by his family on July 10, 2025, at 7:10pm. Being a numbers guy, it is so fitting to have the numbers align. 7-10-25 at 7:10. Allen was born March 31, 1947, in St. Ignatius, Montana to George and Elbira Sloan. He graduated from Ronan High School in 1965.
Allen was married to his high...
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