Obituaries
Stuart Alan Brumbaugh
May 15, 2025
Stuart Alan Brumbaugh, age 70, passed away May 15, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Colleen Alma Wine
May 15, 2025
Colleen Alma Wine, age 95, passed away May 15, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Sheila Diane Bell
May 13, 2025
Sheila Diane Bell, age 77, passed away May 13, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Donald Wayne Thornburg
May 13, 2025
Don Thornburg passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 13, 2024, in Polson, Montana. He was born in Oklahoma and raised in Foresthill, California, he carried the spirit of his upbringing into every chapter of his life.
A devoted father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Don embraced life with a deep love for his family and the outdoors. Whether hunting, fishing, or camping...
Craig C. Matelich MD
May 10, 2025
Dr. Craig C. Matelich, M.D., 69, entered into eternal life on May 10, 2025, at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Phoenix, AZ surrounded by his loved ones. He passed away due to a heart infection. Craig was born on December 29, 1955, in Anaconda, Montana to Eugene and Helen (Kohn) Matelich.
His family later moved to Missoula, where Craig was shaped by...
Michael Alex Broyles
May 10, 2025
Michael Alex "Mike" Broyles, age 78, passed away May 10, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Sidney Milton Thomas
May 8, 2025
Sidney Milton Thomas, age 68, passed away May 8, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
Brett Thomas McCrumb
May 7, 2025
Brett Thomas McCrumb arrived in his final Home with Jesus on May 7, 2025. He dealt with a cancer diagnosis over a year ago with courage. He tried treatments and health regimes that would help, but he always relied on the attitude and truth of “I know where I’m going”.
He was born in Lansing, Michigan to Lucy and Dennis McCrumb....
Gregg Allen Doerfler
May 4, 2025
Gregg A. Doerfler, age 70, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at his residence, with his wife Bonnie at his side. He was born on October 24, 1954, in Albany, Oregon, the son of Jimmy and Marianne (Michele) Doerfler.
He lived in Oregon, Washington state and Arizona while his dad worked at various paper mills. The Doerfler family settled in...
William Buckskin Michel
May 4, 2025
The family shares with deep sorrow the passing of William Buckskin Michel on May 4, 2025. William was born on June 1, 1995, to Wilbert Buckskin Michel Sr. and Beverly Michel. He grew up on the Westside surrounded by family and close friends with whom he shared many childhood memories and school days. William attended Polson schools and graduated from...
Bruce Joseph Agrella
May 4, 2025
With profound sadness, we share the news of the passing of Bruce Agrella, a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, on May 4, 2025. He was born in 1942, Bruce lived a life brimming with love for his family, airplanes, and trains, though not necessarily in that order!
He began his career at Bob Vert Ford and later dedicated his years to...
Donald Allen Bick
May 4, 2025
Don Bick, age 72, passed away May 4, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula. Don was the oldest son of Charles and Delores Bick. He was the oldest of six children.
Don was an excellent athlete. He loved playing football and running track. He was proud to be a MSU Bobcat. “Go Cats!” He was a member of the AGR fraternity.
Don...
Elwood E. Reed
May 3, 2025
Elwood E. Reed, age 86, passed away May 3, 2025, at St. Luke Community Hospital, Ronan.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
LaCrecia Marie Barrows
May 3, 2025
LaCrecia Marie Barrows, born June 19, 1990, a daughter, granddaughter, loving mother, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend, passed away on May 3rd, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion.
LaCrecia's family is extensive, and she loved them all dearly. Her siblings, Damen James, Daniel Burland, Macy Waugh, Mariah Waugh, Lyric Martinez, Neveah Loftice-Burland, and many more she...
Dennis Joseph LaBonty
May 3, 2025
Dennis (aka “Denny”) Joe LaBonty, PH.D. passed away peacefully while surrounded by family and loved ones on May 3, 2025, at his home in Polson, Montana. Dennis was born December 2, 1948 in Kalispell, Montana to Shirley Lois Frazier Brantner and John (aka “Jack”) Glen LaBonty, and was raised with an older brother, John, and younger sister, Linda. Dennis was...
Robert George Patrick
Apr 27, 2025
Robert George "Bob" Patrick, age 83, passed away April 27, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Hazel Belle Miller
Apr 27, 2025
Hazel Belle Miller, age 98, peacefully passed away on April 27, 2025, while residing at St. Lukes Extended Care in Ronan. Hazel was born in Rapid City, South Dakota on March 9, 1927, to George Fernley Platt and Olive May Platt.
Growing up in Lead, South Dakota, she moved to Hamilton, Montana at the age of 11 and later graduated from...
Richard Harvey Taylor
Apr 25, 2025
Richard Harvey "Rick" Taylor, age 78, passed away April 25, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Devin Blake Fryslie
Apr 25, 2025
Devin Blake Fryslie, age 34, passed away on April 25, 2025, only two days after his birthday.
Devin was an avid Bronco’s fan. He liked many sports such as football, basketball, doing a bit of hiking, and floating the river when the chance occurred. He also liked playing pool and singing karaoke.
He had many friends that enjoyed his company. They all...
Wendy Rae Fairchild
Apr 21, 2025
We are devastated to announce that our family rock, Wendy Rae Fairchild, passed unexpectedly at home in Polson on Monday, April 21st, 2025.
Wendy was born on August 31st, 1962, to Mary Ann and Leon Person in Seattle WA. The oldest of 3 children, Wendy became a big sister to younger brothers Scott and Paul. The family would later relocate to...
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