Obituaries
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...