Obituaries

Brigida Patricia Martinez

Brigida Patricia Martinez

Mar 9, 2025

Brigida Patricia Martinez, age 69, passed away March 9, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.

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

Douglas J. Wold

Douglas J. Wold

Mar 8, 2025

Douglas Jerome Wold, 85, of Polson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 8, 2025, at his home on Flathead Lake. He was born in Billings on September 16, 1939, to Oliver and “Edde” (Weir) Wold. Doug lived life to the fullest in his 31,220 profound and remarkable days, making a difference in the lives of many as an...

James Thomas Thaden

James Thomas Thaden

Mar 8, 2025

James Thomas "Jim" Thaden, age 72, passed away March 8, 2025, at his residence.

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

Sotero Muniz Jr.

Sotero Muniz Jr.

Mar 3, 2025

Sotero Muniz, Jr., age 92, passed away March 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.

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

John "Jack" Kelley Adamson

John "Jack" Kelley Adamson

Feb 28, 2025

Jack Kelley Adamson passed away February 28, 2025. He was born on June 5, 1934, in Denver, Colorado, the third of seven children, delivered at home on King Street. The midwife insisted he be named John, inspired by the Bible, but he never went by that name—Jack suited him perfectly.

Jack was a devoted father to four children—Randy, Cheri, Lori, and...

Kenneth Allen Prewett

Kenneth Allen Prewett

Feb 28, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth Allen Prewett, beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, and friend on February 28, 2025. Kenny was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on January 8, 1948, to Raymond and Floanne Prewett. Kenny lived a life marked by service, love, and endless devotion to his faith in Christ.

Kenny served his country with...

Patricia Sue Binger

Patricia Sue Binger

Feb 27, 2025

Patricia Sue Binger was born in Long Beach, California on October 1, 1944, to Margaret and Hiram Hovick. Ten days later, having never even met her, her father was killed in a DC-3 crash while on a food dropping mission in the Burma/India area during WWII. Pat and her mother then moved to Minneapolis to be closer to family, where...

Herma Urbanek

Herma Urbanek

Feb 27, 2025

Herma Urbanek, age 77, passed away February 27, 2025, at her residence.

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

Joshua Jason Flickinger

Joshua Jason Flickinger

Feb 26, 2025

Joshua Jason Flickinger, age 39, passed away February 26, 2025, at his residence.

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

Clinton Jay Folden

Clinton Jay Folden

Feb 24, 2025

With heavy hearts, we must say goodbye to Clinton Jay Folden, 69 years old, of Arlee, Montana. Clint passed away on February 24, 2025, from heart failure and chronic kidney disease. Clint was born and raised in Polson, Montana on December 14, 1956. His parents, Jeanette and Norris Folden, along with his brother, Kurt, welcomed his arrival. Clint had numerous...

Donald Eugene Clement

Donald Eugene Clement

Feb 24, 2025

Don Clement, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 24, 2025, with his loving wife Stephanie and his daughter Tavia at his side. He was 83. 

Don was born in Tacoma WA to Beauford Clement and Billie Sigafoos Clement on July 25, 1941. He was the third boy joining brothers Dennis and Darrell. Billie later married...

Louis Adrian Jepson

Louis Adrian Jepson

Feb 24, 2025

Louis Adrian Jepson, age 59, passed away February 24, 2025, at Logan Health, Kalispell.

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

Harold Patrick Hughes

Harold Patrick Hughes

Feb 21, 2025

Harold Patrick Hughes passed away peacefully on February 21, 2025, in Polson, Montana, where he spent the final 45 years of his 85-year life.

Harold was born into the Irish Catholic family of Lawrence and Pauline (O’Leary) Hughes July 26, 1939, in Benson, Minnesota, he was the third eldest of five children. The Hughes family moved to Williston, North Dakota, when...

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Timm Christian

Elizabeth "Beth" Ann Timm Christian

Feb 18, 2025

Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Timm Christian was born on May 30, 1947, in Casper, Wyoming and added a sparkle of class and culture to her world. She passed into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 18, 2025, after a courageous six-year battle with cancer.

Beth’s middle name came from her Grandmother Anne Rigal. Her grandmother’s husband,...

Jackie Rae Schlamp

Jackie Rae Schlamp

Feb 17, 2025

Jackie Rae Schlamp, age 91, passed away February 17, 2025, at The Retreat in Polson.

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

Teresa JoAnn Whiting

Teresa JoAnn Whiting

Feb 14, 2025

Teresa JoAnn Whiting, age 71, passed away February 14, 2025, at her residence.

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

Donald William Lake

Donald William Lake

Feb 13, 2025

Donald William Lake, who was 89, joined Jesus and his beloved wife, Bernadine, on February 13, 2025. He was born June 14, 1935, to Acel and Agnes Lake. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather to his family.

His life was exemplified by honesty, integrity, and a deep passion for the land and the crops it produced. He built...

Joan Lee Israel

Joan Lee Israel

Feb 12, 2025

Joan Lee Israel, age 87, passed away February 12, 2025, at Polson Health and Rehab.

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

Robert Leroy Gauthier

Robert Leroy Gauthier

Feb 8, 2025

Robert Leroy Gauthier, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on February 8, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Despite his illness, he felt he had actually won his battle, grateful to have been blessed with several months to share memories and laughter with beloved friends and family as he said his goodbyes. He insisted that love and hope...

Mark Allen Dooley

Mark Allen Dooley

Feb 7, 2025

Mark Dooley of Polson MT, beloved husband, grandfather, stepfather, son, brother, and uncle, passed away from complications after esophageal cancer surgery at the age of 65 on February 7, 2025, at Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. 

Mark was born on September 13, 1959, to Matt & Colleen Dooley in Oildale, California where he joined brothers Tracy and Dennis. The family lived...