Obituaries
Diane Ruth Cline-Johnson
Jun 22, 2025
Diane Ruth Cline-Johnson, age 68, of Polson, Montana, died Sunday, June 22, 2025, at her home in Turtle Lake surrounded by family. She was born on July 8, 1956, in Polson to Rose J. Dupuis Cline and Harry Cline.
Diane was a tribal member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, graduated in 1975 (GED) and earned her bachelor’s degree of...
Betty May McLean
Jun 21, 2025
Betty May McLean, 87, of Polson, Montana, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1937, in Spokane, Washington. Betty was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, aunt and great-aunt. She will always be remembered for her spirit, humor and her remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcomed.
After graduating from Whitworth College in 1958,...
Jeannette Lucille Askay Whaley
Jun 21, 2025
Jeannette Lucille Askay Whaley, age 85, passed away June 21, 2025, at Hot Springs Health and Rehab.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Leland Walter Keele
Jun 21, 2025
Leland Walter Keele, age 87, passed away June 21, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Barbara Jeannette White
Jun 20, 2025
Barbara Jeanette Williamson White, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 88, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, Montana.
Barbara was born on August 1, 1936, in Harlowton, Montana, to Floyd and Nora Williamson. She married Doug White in 1953, and together they raised a loving family of...
Barbara Marie Lyon
Jun 17, 2025
Barbara Marie Lyon, age 81, passed away June 17, 2025, at her home in Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Laurel Lee Morgan
Jun 14, 2025
Laurel Lee Morgan, age 66, of Dayton, Montana, passed away on June 14, 2025. He was born December 12, 1958, in Plentywood, Montana to Leonard and Arleen Morgan. He loved growing up in Montana and knew it was the only place for him. After graduating from Ronan High School, he joined the Air Force and traveled the world. His experiences...
Ryan Robert Harnisch
Jun 11, 2025
Ryan Robert Harnisch was a quiet soul with a deep love for the outdoors. He found peace and happiness in nature—whether he was hunting, fishing, hiking, rock hunting, exploring, collecting firewood, camping, or picking huckleberries with his sisters and nieces (often against his will). Even just cruising the back roads for hours on end brought him joy. Out there, in...
Mary Gibbons
Jun 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing on June 11, 2025, of our beloved Mom, Gramma, Great-Gramma, Sister and friend. Mary Gibbons, 89 passed peacefully at her beautiful lake house with her daughter, Lori and sister, Jane, by her side. Mary was very much loved by her family and friends and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Mary...
Berniece Helen Jeakins
Jun 10, 2025
Helen Jeakins (Drew) was a force of nature who touched the lives of many. Born in Red Lodge, Montana on October 4, 1936. Helen made a home for her family in Missoula. She delighted in her real estate career, which featured numerous awards and commendations, including Missoula County and Montana State Realtor of the Year multiple times, and being appointed...
Frank Glen Parker
Jun 9, 2025
Frank Glen Parker returned to the loving embrace of his Heavenly Father on Monday, June 9th, 2025. Surrounded by family, he passed peacefully in his daughter’s home in Polson, Montana.
Frank, called Glen by his family, was the third and final child born to Frank Guy Parker and Mabel Estella Stonehocker. He was born on December 20th, 1936, in the family...
Barry Russell Flamm
Jun 7, 2025
On June 7th, 2025, a beautiful morning dawned, painted with a deep blue sky and scattered white cumulus clouds. That vast, big blue Montana sky, adorned with those chunky clouds, was truly one of his most favorite sights. It was on this day that Mother Earth gently bid her son, Barry Russell Flamm, farewell, and he peacefully ascended to be...
Toni Yvonne Stark
Jun 5, 2025
Toni Y. Stark, age 73, passed away June 5, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Virginia Mae Goss
Jun 4, 2025
Virginia Mae Goss, age 96, passed away June 4, 2025, at her residence.
Virginia will be laid to rest at Idlewilde Cemetery, Hood River, OR. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Robert Erwin Lee Stentz
Jun 4, 2025
Robert Erwin Lee Stentz, age 84, passed away June 4, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Lew Edwin Wilkinson
Jun 1, 2025
Lew Edwin Wilkinson, age 83, passed away June 1, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
David Arin Wilson, Jr.
May 31, 2025
David Arin Wilson, Jr., age 63, passed away May 31, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Myron Jerome Taylor
May 30, 2025
Myron Jerome Taylor, age 88, passed away May 30, 2025, at Polson Health and Rehab.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
James Ralph Mirto
May 28, 2025
James Ralph Mirto, age 82, passed away May 28, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Michael Alvin Taylor
May 27, 2025
Michael A. Taylor, retired rancher, cosmetologist, state senator and businessman of Rollins, Montana, passed away on May 27, 2025. Michael was born on June 12, 1941, to Charles and Virginia Nygren Taylor in Lewistown, Montana. With his younger brother Richard, he spent all his free time hunting and fishing in Judith Basin County.
As a boy in Hobson, Michael’s first job...
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