Obituaries
Ann Howser
Sep 1, 2026
Ann Howser, 82, of Hot Springs, MT, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family on Sept. 1, 2026, after a brief hospital stay.
Born Margaret Ann Morgan in Rigby, ID, in June 1944, to parents Margaret (Mobley) and Wayne, she was the oldest of six children. As an adolescent, Ann moved with her family to Hot Springs when her parents bought...
Elizabeth "Liz" Lanier Laimbeer
Aug 31, 2026
Elizabeth Lanier Laimbeer of Polson, MT passed away suddenly on Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula, MT.
She was born on August 13th,1960 in Polson, MT to Sue Gregg Lanier and Keith Lanier.
Elizabeth grew up travelling the world as the first-born daughter of Sue and Keith. With siblings Gregg, Tom, and Catherine, they forged and nurtured a...
Georgia "Jo" Arlone Weaver
Aug 29, 2026
Georgia A. Weaver - Jo to family and friends - went home to be with her Lord on August 29, 2026, at her home in Polson, Montana, at the age of 90.
Jo was born in Kalispell, Montana, on September 13, 1935, to George W. Culbert and Amy Conant Culbert, both of Kalispell. She was a fifth-generation Montanan; her great-grandfather, Captain...
Jason Allen Gano
Aug 28, 2026
Jason Allen Gano, age 58, passed away August 28, 2026, at St Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Craig Erin Wallace
Aug 26, 2026
Craig Erin Wallace Sr., 60, passed away suddenly on August 26, 2026, in Riverton, Utah. He was born on September 24, 1965, in Missoula, Montana, to Harold (Bud) and Nancy (nee Jackson) Wallace.
Craig leaves behind his loving wife, Allison, of almost 32 years – his rock, his love, his fiercest defender, his best friend – and his loving son, Craig...
Charles Henry Wells
Aug 25, 2026
Charles Henry Wells was 96 years old. He was born on July 11, 1930, in Havre, Montana, and passed away on August 25, 2026, at home in Polson, Montana. Charles was the youngest of four siblings. He was raised on a ranch on the Rocky Boy Reservation. Charles went to school and eventually worked the ranch and then was drafted...
Kelly Michelle van Hoek
Aug 23, 2026
Kelly Michelle van Hoek, age 62, passed away August 23, 2026, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Cinthia Louise Parker
Aug 23, 2026
Cinthia Louise Parker, 73, of Big Arm, Montana, peacefully went to be with the Lord while surrounded by her family and loved ones on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Cindy was born on April 18, 1953, in Polson, Montana, to Louie Dorman and Lillian Spence. She was one of nine children and grew up ranching primarily in Sanders County, learning from an...
Sharon Hilma Kruse
Aug 21, 2026
Sharon Hilma Kruse, age 83, passed away August 21, 2026, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Don Allan Patterson
Aug 18, 2026
Don Allan Patterson, age 92, passed away August 18, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Barbara Ann Voss
Aug 18, 2026
Barbara Ann Voss was born in Ashland, Alabama, and was 74 years of age when she went home to be with our Lord God. Barbara is survived by her husband of fifty-six years, Wayne Voss of Polson, Montana, son, Mark Andrew Voss (Stef), daughter Rebekah Dawn Voss, one sister, Gail Wilson, and her husband, Ralph Wilson, of New Site, Alabama,...
James Anton Mathias
Aug 11, 2026
James “Jim” Anton Mathias, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend, veteran and servants to his community passed away at Community Medical Center on August 11, 2026.
Jim was born on September 13, 1951, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Phyllis and Anton Mathias. When he was an infant, his family moved to the San Fernando Valley in California where he was raised. After...
Billie Price Mercer
Aug 8, 2026
Billie Price Mercer passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Polson, Montana at the remarkable age of 97.
She was born on March 27, 1929, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho to Jimmy Price and Jeanette King Price. She had one younger brother, James. Much of her childhood was spent in Troy and Libby.
In 1948 Gem H. Mercer, a handsome war...
Ginger Beverly Wittman
Aug 8, 2026
Virginia “Ginger” (Ostrum) Wittman, 92, died peacefully in her sleep on August 8, 2026, at St. Joseph Assisted Living in Polson, Mt. She left her lifetime home in Absarokee to spend her final year in the care of her family, where she made many new friends and learned to love her new home. To no one’s surprise, she became the...
Tyler Christopher Wartick
Aug 6, 2026
It is with great sadness and sorrow we have to let everyone know that our sweet Tyler Christopher Wartick passed away on August 6, 2026, from cardiac arrest. Our hearts are broken and our home is turned upside down.
Tyler was born June 28, 1995, in Reedsport, OR to parents Christopher and Dawn Wartick. Tyler attended school in Ronan from grade...
Benjamin "Beni" Mataio Meafua
Aug 5, 2026
Benjamin “Beni” Mataio Meafua, 32, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Logan Health in Kalispell.
Beni was born on June 9, 1994, in Western Samoa. From the very beginning, his two older sisters adored their new little brother. He grew up on the YWAM Honolulu base, where he became known for being the fastest barefoot runner over the rocks....
Pat Edward Bears
Aug 4, 2026
Pat E. Bears was born March 18, 1938 in White Sulphur Springs, MT to Sam and Arta (Culler) Bears. He passed away on August 4, 2026 at home in Polson, MT, his wife Judie and sons Dean and Tom by his side.
Pat grew up in White Sulphur Springs, MT; he later moved to Columbia Falls, MT where he graduated from...
Peter Ryle Lewis
Jul 29, 2026
Peter Ryle Lewis, age 81, passed away July 29, 2026, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
Richard "Dick" James Walsh
Jul 28, 2026
Richard "Dick" James Walsh passed away peacefully at his home on Flathead Lake, July 28, 2026, at the age of 70.
Dick was a constant source of love, patience, and optimism, bringing happiness to everyone around him.
Born in Billings, MT, in 1955, he was the 9th of 12 children born to Pat and Marie (Hunthausen) Walsh. He graduated from Helena High...
Barbara Jane Vanders
Jul 24, 2026
Barbara Jane Goetsch Vanders, age 80, passed away July 24, 2026, at Mineral Community Hospital, Superior. She was born March 4, 1946, in Minot, ND to Carl and Doris (Barr) Goetsch.
Barb has done so much in her life that many of us will never adventure. Barb was one of the best bartenders around. Places she worked was the Mint Bar...
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