Obituaries

Peter Conrad Gleim

Peter Conrad Gleim

Nov 24, 2025

Peter Conrad Gleim, age 79, passed away November 24, 2025, at his residence.

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

Linda Daneen Hansen

Linda Daneen Hansen

Nov 22, 2025

Today, we gather with full hearts to honor the life of Linda Daneen Hassan Hansen (White Deer Woman) — our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, wife, and friend. A woman whose love shaped generations and whose presence was the steady heartbeat of our family. She was born on October 24, 1946.

Linda walked this world for 79 years with courage, humor,...

Willie Benjamin Bachert

Willie Benjamin Bachert

Nov 18, 2025

Willie Benjamin Bachert, age 34, passed away November 18, 2025, in Polson, MT.

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

Jim Lee Nethercott

Jim Lee Nethercott

Nov 17, 2025

Jim Lee Nethercott, age 68, of Polson Montana, passed away on November 17, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, of natural causes.

Jim was born on July 11, 1957, in Driggs Idaho to Barbara and Byron Nethercott. He grew up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and lived there until his parents bought the ranch in Polson MT in 1974.

He grew up with a...

Carl Bert Sivage, Jr.

Carl Bert Sivage, Jr.

Nov 16, 2025

Carl Bert Sivage, Jr., age 82, passed away November 16, 2025, at Polson Health & Rehab.

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

Joseph Elias Knudsen

Joseph Elias Knudsen

Nov 14, 2025

Joseph Elias "Joe" Knudsen, age 88, passed away November 14, 2025, at St. Luke Extended Care, Ronan.

A Celebration of Life will held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 2:30 pm at New Life Church, Polson.

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

Martha Marie Lloyd

Martha Marie Lloyd

Nov 11, 2025

Martha Marie Lloyd passed away at her home in Ronan Montana, surrounded by family and the Northern Lights on Tuesday November 11, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Dupree South Dakota on April 7, 1934. Her family moved multiple times before landing in Boise Idaho. Martha attended eleven different schools, but the only stories family ever...

Christopher Michael Wallace

Christopher Michael Wallace

Nov 7, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Michael Wallace, who departed this life on November 7, 2025, at the age of 44. He was a cherished father, son, brother, and friend whose energy, kindness, and humor touched all who knew him.

Chris was born on September 29, 1981, in Port Hueneme, California. Chris spent much of...

Adam Travis Mowatt

Adam Travis Mowatt

Nov 6, 2025

Adam Travis Mowatt, age 39, passed away November 6, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical.

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

Kalil David Barkie

Kalil David Barkie

Nov 4, 2025

Kalil "Kelly" Barkie, born May 22, 1950, in Williston, North Dakota, passed away on November 4, 2025, doing what he loved best. Kelly was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who touched the lives of many with his warmth, humor, and zest for life.

Kelly’s life was marked by a great love for family and a passion for unique hobbies....

Patricia Ann Smout

Patricia Ann Smout

Nov 3, 2025

Patricia Ann "Pat" Smout, age 79, passed away November 3, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.

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

Cheryl Janet Hopkins

Cheryl Janet Hopkins

Nov 2, 2025

Cheryl J. Hill Sargent Hopkins, age 82, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. She was born on July 22, 1943, in Trona, California, to Euvalva (Val) and Edith Pixler Hill.

Cheryl met the love of her life, Kenneth Sargent, and they married on Friday, May 13, 1960. Their motto and Ken’s CB handle was “Lucky 13”. Together, they built a...

Kelli Lorraine Olson

Kelli Lorraine Olson

Nov 1, 2025

Kelli Lorraine Olson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and dedicated public servant, passed away peacefully on November 1, 2025, at the age of 56. She was born on March 27, 1969, in Sacramento, California. Kelli lived a life defined by courage, compassion, and devotion to others.

Throughout her life, Kelli answered every call to serve. She worked as an EMT, firefighter, and...

Mark Duane Jette

Mark Duane Jette

Oct 24, 2025

Mark Duane Jette, 51, of Polson, Montana, passed away peacefully at his childhood home on Finley Point after a courageous three-year battle with cancer.

Mark was born on September 2, 1974, in Helena, Montana, to Garold and Janis Jette. When he was just four months old, the family moved to Polson, where he grew up surrounded by the beauty of Flathead...

Linda Kay Ashley

Linda Kay Ashley

Oct 24, 2025

Linda Kay Ashley was born at home in a little cabin in the woods east of Pablo on December 13th, 1947, to August and Pearl (Roullier) Ashley. She joined her older sister, Jeanie McCauley, and was later followed by her younger sister, Pat Ashley, completing a close-knit family rooted in love, laughter, and the simple joys of country life.

From an...

Marcus Allen Sands

Marcus Allen Sands

Oct 22, 2025

Marcus Allen Sands, age 42, passed away October 22, 2025. Marcus was born February 27, 1983, in Palm Springs, CA to Christopher Sands and Susan Hampton.

Marcus enjoyed woodworking, bowling, paddle boarding, and spending time with family and friends.

Marcus was preceded in death by Pat Sands.

Marcus is survived by his wife Stacy Santilli, father Chris Sands, and mother Sue Hampton.

A Celebration...

Steve Lloyd Reeverts

Steve Lloyd Reeverts

Oct 19, 2025

Steve Lloyd Reeverts, age 74, passed away October 19, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.

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

Elizabeth Ann Brown

Elizabeth Ann Brown

Oct 18, 2025

Our beloved Elizabeth “Liz” Ann (St. John) Brown passed peacefully surrounded by family at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT on October 18, 2025. Liz was born & raised in Veblen, SD, on April 27, 1939, to Elmer St. John & Martha (Big Talk) St John from Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate of the Lake Traverse Reservation.

Liz was the second oldest of...

Elena Winifred Murrin

Elena Winifred Murrin

Oct 15, 2025

Elena Winifred Murrin, age 76, passed away October 15, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.

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

Jeffrey Allen Weber

Jeffrey Allen Weber

Oct 14, 2025

Jeffrey Allen Weber, age 63, passed away October 14, 2025, at Polson Health and Rehab.

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