Obituaries

Wynn Lee Lindquist

Wynn Lee Lindquist

Dec 12, 2020

Wynn Lee “Pooh Bear” Lindquist 38, a proud member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Arlee, MT. He was born November 1, 1982 to Steven Lindquist and Leslie McClure in Whitefish, MT, Wynn was the 2nd of 5 children. He was raised in the Ronan and Dixon...

Dore' Etta Schaffer

Dore' Etta Schaffer

Dec 12, 2020

Dore' Etta Schaffer, age 83, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at The Retreat in Polson, MT. A graveside will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Lakeview Cemetery.

Patricia Meeks "Patty" Kelly

Patricia Meeks "Patty" Kelly

Dec 11, 2020

Patricia "Patty" Kelly, age 81, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical in Polson, MT. A private funeral mass will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. The service will be live streamed for family and friends. The link will be here on Patty's webpage. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake...

Annie Catherine "Ann" Edwards

Annie Catherine "Ann" Edwards

Dec 8, 2020

Her family is sad to announce the passing of Annie Catherine Cote Edwards on December 8, 2020, after suffering a stroke. Annie was 94 years old and she resided at the St. Joseph Assisted Living facility in Polson, Montana, with her loving husband. She is survived by her husband of 74 years Robert; her daughter Ruth; her sons Steven and...

Harvey Allan Town

Harvey Allan Town

Dec 8, 2020

Harvey Allan Town, beloved retired minister and Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) District Superintendent, pastor to pastors, stepped into the presence of our Lord and Saviour on Dec. 8, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1933 in Portal, ND to Stanley and Beulah Town. Harvey was the youngest of 4 children. Harvey graduated from Polson H.S. in 1951. He...

Barbara Maria Medland

Barbara Maria Medland

Dec 6, 2020

Barbara Maria Wood Medland, passed away peacefully at her home in Polson with family by her side at the age of 90 on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. Barbara was born Sept. 7, 1930, to Raymond and Ella Wood in Brooklyn, NY. She and her five sisters grew up in Honesdale, PA where she graduated from Honesdale High School in 1948....

Margaret May Dawson

Margaret May Dawson

Dec 5, 2020

Margaret May Dawson, age 89, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at St. Luke Community Hospital. Margaret was born on May 28, 1931 to Henry and Louise Felde in Clearmont, WY. She graduated from Stevensville High School. She worked as a dry-cleaning presser for many years. After retiring, she volunteered with the Foster Grandparents Program in Lolo, MT. She...

Robert E. Mutchler

Robert E. Mutchler

Nov 29, 2020

Robert E. Mutchler, age 92, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Michael Ainsworth "Mick" Holien

Michael Ainsworth "Mick" Holien

Nov 27, 2020

Michael “Mick” Holien passed away on the morning of Friday, November 27, 2020. He was born October 7, 1944 to Edith and Howard Holien in White Salmon, Washington, attended school in Spokane Washington and graduated from Gonzaga Preparatory in 1962. He enlisted in the Navy shortly after graduating at the age of 17 and was stationed in Bremerton, Washington as...

Virginia Maybelle Ness

Virginia Maybelle Ness

Nov 22, 2020

Virginia M. “Ginny” Ness (Schlepp), passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 22, 2020. She was born to John and Mathilda (Naasz) Schlepp on July 13, 1942 on the farm at Watson Flats, which later became Cohagen. She attended country grade school and Jordan, Montana graduating in 1959. She received her CNA certification, the first graduating class of...

Donald L. Johnson

Donald L. Johnson

Nov 20, 2020

Donald L. Johnson, age 90, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Polson Health and Rehab. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Llewellyn "Willie" Caye

Llewellyn "Willie" Caye

Nov 20, 2020

On November 20, 2020 “Willie” Llewellyn Caye from Polson, Mt crossed over to his ancestors. He was born July 16, 1947 in Elmo, Mt. One of midwife Madeline Couture’s home deliveries. Madeline took the privilege of giving him his unique name. He was blessed with his parents Lucy (Tenas) Caye and Louie Caye Sr. and of being a Full Blood...

John Glenn "Jack" Bennett

John Glenn "Jack" Bennett

Nov 17, 2020

Rev. Jack Bennett of Pablo, MT, passed away November 17, 2020 very peacefully and woke up in Heaven. He ministered for 68 years. He was born May 6, 1930 in Wilmington, DE to John Irwin and Mary Edna Bennett. He was married to Helen V. Casper in Idaho Valley, ID. They were married for 67 years. Jack is survived by...

Sharron Kay Schneider

Sharron Kay Schneider

Nov 17, 2020

Sharron Kay Schneider, age 80, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Roscoe David Messner

Roscoe David Messner

Nov 16, 2020

David Messner, age 80, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at his home in Polson, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Marie Golda Jensen-Rustad

Marie Golda Jensen-Rustad

Nov 16, 2020

Marie G. Jensen-Rustad, age 96, passed away November 16, 2020 at St. Luke Extended Care. Marie was born at home on a farm in Douglas, North Dakota on July 23, 1924 to Clarence and Bertha Walhood, the first of 11 children. Marie loved to dance. It was at a barn dance that she first noticed Albert Jensen. They shared a...

Leonard Philip Dubuque

Leonard Philip Dubuque

Nov 15, 2020

Leonard Philip Dubuque, age 78, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Lake View Care Center. Len was born on May 27, 1942 in Grand Forks, ND to Ernest and Frances Dubuque. He, along with his parents and 4 siblings, lived in various locations across the country. During his high-school years Len lived in Billings where he experienced Montana for...

Debbie Lynn Jones

Debbie Lynn Jones

Nov 15, 2020

Debbie Lynn Jones, 59, of Polson, passed away November 15th, 2020, with her family by her side. She was born to and affectionately raised by Bill Hunter, Shirley (Green) Hunter and Gene Powers in Missoula, MT on April 19, 1961. Debbie graduated from Polson High School in 1979. She married Jeffrey Lyle Jones June 19, 1982 and they lived happily...

Velma Vivian Beavon

Velma Vivian Beavon

Nov 13, 2020

Velma Vivian Beavon, age 93, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020 at Parkhaven in Manhattan, MT. Velma will be laid to rest next to her husband at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson, MT.

Carolyn Louise Beilharz

Carolyn Louise Beilharz

Nov 12, 2020

Carolyn Louise Beilharz, age 78, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at her home in Polson, MT. Carolyn will be laid to rest at Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Rosemead, CA.