Obituaries

Ordway Earl Evans

Ordway Earl Evans

May 26, 2025

Ordway Earl Evans, age 83, passed away May 26, 2025, at his residence.

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

Jacob David McConnell

Jacob David McConnell

May 25, 2025

Jacob “Jake” David McConnell, 41, of Belgrade, Montana, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Growing up in the Ronan and Polson, Montana area, Jake lived a life full of energy, heart, and unwavering love for the people around him. He graduated from Ronan High School and attended both Montana Tech in Butte and MSU in Bozeman.

Jake had a magnetic...

Carolyn Nan Hagedorn

Carolyn Nan Hagedorn

May 24, 2025

Carolyn Nan Hagedorn, age 84, passed away May 24, 2025, at her residence surrounded by family.

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

Heide Leigh Thurston

Heide Leigh Thurston

May 22, 2025

Heide Leigh Thurston, age 83, passed away May 22, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.

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

Jacqueline Joy Firestone

Jacqueline Joy Firestone

May 22, 2025

Jacqueline Joy Firestone, age 81, passed away May 22, 2025, at her residence.

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

Harvey John Kenitzer

Harvey John Kenitzer

May 21, 2025

Harvey John Kenitzer, a longtime resident of Polson, Montana, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2025, at the age of 80.

Harvey was born on December 16, 1944, in Hettinger, North Dakota, to Ervin and Lois Kenitzer. He was raised on the family farm in Bucyrus, North Dakota, with his parents and younger sister, Kathy. He enjoyed his childhood...

Dorothy Mae Bird

Dorothy Mae Bird

May 17, 2025

Dorothy Mae Bird, age 68, passed away May 17, 2025, at her residence.

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

Antoinette Ducharme

Antoinette Ducharme

May 16, 2025

Antoinette Ducharme, a resident of Polson, MT, passed away on May 16, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was raised in the small town of Box Elder, MT, alongside her mother, Annie Henry, her father, Casey Henry, and her brothers, William, Luke, Buddy, Johnny, and Gordon Henry.

Antoinette was a dedicated wife to Steven Ducharme and a proud mother to...

Stuart Alan Brumbaugh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...