Obituaries

June Marlene Sloan

June Marlene Sloan

Mar 28, 2021

June Marlene Sloan, age 84, passed away March 28, 2021 at Polson Health and Rehab. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Sharron Thompson Violette

Sharron Thompson Violette

Mar 28, 2021

Sharron Darlene (Sadie) Thompson Violette, age 81, entered the pearly gates on March 28, 2021. She was born February 18, 1940 in Polson, Montana to Joe and Dorothy (Smith) Thompson. She graduated from St. Patrick’s School of Nursing and became a registered nurse on December 15, 1961. She also took advanced courses at Montana State College in Bozeman and Baylor...

Patricia Beverly Matuska

Patricia Beverly Matuska

Mar 27, 2021

Patricia Beverly Matuska, age 94, passed away March 27, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born March 28, 1927. Patricia was a devoted mother of 7. She loved life, adventure, and time on the golf course. She is now on the greatest adventure of all. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and...

Roseanna Jean Mathewson

Roseanna Jean Mathewson

Mar 25, 2021

Roseanna Jean Mathewson, age 41, passed away March 25, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical in Polson, MT. A visitation will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 from 3:00-6:00 pm at The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Robert Willard Goeckel

Robert Willard Goeckel

Mar 22, 2021

Robert W. Goeckel, also affectionately know as “Geck” completed his extraordinary life here on March 22, 2021. He was born on November 7th, 1942, in Bremerton, WA to Matilda (nee: Orr) Goeckel and George Goeckel. Robert served his country in the Army with honor and lived his life with integrity. A true Montana son, Robert was schooled in Missoula, MT....

Andrea Petre Dunn

Andrea Petre Dunn

Mar 20, 2021

Andrea P. Dunn, age 75, passed away March 20, 2021 at her home in Polson, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Carol Elaine Cook Timmons

Carol Elaine Cook Timmons

Mar 19, 2021

On Friday March 19, 2021 Carol Elaine Cook Timmons passed away at the age of 85 in Polson, Montana. She was born October 16, 1935, in Rugby, North Dakota to Carl and Elaine Anderson. The family moved to Sweeney Creek in Florence, Montana when Carol was 14. She attended school in Florence where she met and married David P. Cook...

Robert E. Edwards

Robert E. Edwards

Mar 13, 2021

Our family is sad to announce the passing of our father Robert E Edwards on March 13, 2021. He was born September 5, 1921. Robert was 99 years old and resided at St. Joseph's Assisted Living in Polson Montana. Robert grew up in Marion Montana where he was raised by his grandparents. Robert served in the Army Air Corp during...

Margaret Mary "Maggie" Elliott

Margaret Mary "Maggie" Elliott

Mar 10, 2021

Margaret Mary Elliott, aged 91, passed unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. She was born December 9, 1929 in Roosville, MT. Ms. Maggie was a long standing and beloved community member of Elmo, Montana. As one of the few remaining Elders that spoke fluent Kootenai, she worked at Two Eagle School as a Native Language educator, helping to preserve her...

Michael Francis Lies

Michael Francis Lies

Mar 7, 2021

Michael F. Lies passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. He was 89 years old. Mike lived a life defined by family, community, and service. He was born February 27, 1932, in Douglas, ND, to Peter and Helen Lies. His parents were farmers, and Mike was the oldest of their brood of six boys: Mike, Peter, Dan, Vincent, Howard, and...

Arline Jane Owens

Arline Jane Owens

Mar 6, 2021

Arline Jane Owens, 86, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to join her husband and son in heaven on March 6, 2021. Arline was born July 13, 1934 in New Braunfels, Texas. She met her husband, Dennis Owens, there and they married on March 6, 1954. Together they had four children. She was a military spouse for eighteen years and...

Arthur Earl "Art" Robinson

Arthur Earl "Art" Robinson

Mar 4, 2021

Arthur Earl "Art" Robinson, age 90, passed away March 4, 2021 at his home in Polson, MT. A graveside will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021 at 11:00 am at Lakeview Cemetery with full military honors. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Kevin Lee Aldrich

Kevin Lee Aldrich

Mar 3, 2021

Kevin Lee Aldrich, age 59, passed away March 3, 2021. He was born September 4, 1961 to Joan Hawkins and George Donald Aldrich but was raised by Chuck Hawkins. In Kevin’s younger years and into adulthood he loved music and played the saxophone and guitar and was in a band. He graduated from Ronan High School in 1980. After graduation...

Helen Patricia Maughan

Helen Patricia Maughan

Feb 28, 2021

Helen Patricia Maughan, age 92, passed away February 28, 2021 at her home in Polson, Mt. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 10:00 am at Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Joseph Leo "Joe" Havlovick

Joseph Leo "Joe" Havlovick

Feb 23, 2021

Joseph Leo Havlovick dedicated husband, father, grandfather, coach and friend passed away February, 23, 2021 at St Luke’s Extended Care in Ronan. Joe was born in Arlee, August 13th, 1931 and considered himself a homestead baby. His mother rode the train from the homestead near Lost Lake and Dodson, Montana to have her midwife, sister-in-law help deliver Joe into the...

Duane Wilber Hunt

Duane Wilber Hunt

Feb 16, 2021

Duane Wilber Hunt, 86, of Polson, Montana, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2021 in Keizer, Oregon. Duane was born on March 21, 1934 to Mabel and Harold Hunt in Batesland, South Dakota. As a teenager Duane helped his mother on the family farm. Duane entered the United States Army and was a helicopter mechanic. He also learned how to...

RED PLUME, Royce A. LaFromboise

RED PLUME, Royce A. LaFromboise

Feb 13, 2021

RED PLUME Royce A. LaFromboise Royce passed away unexpectedly on February 13, 2021. Royce was born on November 18, 1979 to parents Roy and Lori in Poplar. Royce was proud to carry the Blackfeet name “Red Plume” which was his Grandfather’s and Father’s name. Royce felt his dad’s passing through the rest of his life. Royce attended and graduated from...

Velma Knight

Velma Knight

Feb 8, 2021

Velma Knight, age 69, passed away February 8, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical in Polson, MT. A Celebration of Life will be held on March 10, 2021 at Velma's house (304 2nd Ave. E., Polson) at 1:00 pm. Family and friends are welcome to come and share stories. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Bernice Rachel Palmer

Bernice Rachel Palmer

Feb 8, 2021

Rachel “Bernice” Palmer, age 89, passed away February 8, 2021. She was born on the vast open prairie in a one room cabin between Brusett and Jordan Montana on May 9, 1931. Rachel Bernice Shriner arrived with the help of a neighboring midwife to William Dee and Rachel Payne Shriner. Bernice was the second of five children, Robert, Ruth, and...

Douglas Kuhr Stam

Douglas Kuhr Stam

Feb 5, 2021

Douglas K. Stam, age 87, passed away February 5, 2021 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, MT. Services are planned for a later date. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.