Obituaries
Edwin Arlen Magera
Dec 6, 2024
Edwin A. “Eddie” Magera, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 6, 2024, after a long illness. He was born on November 17, 1936, in Hot Springs to Ed and Erma (Ely).
He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother-in-law, Charles Swope.
He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Nadine, three children, Glen Magera, Stan...
Julia Ann Powell
Dec 4, 2024
Julia Ann Powell, age 69, passed away December 4, 2024, at St. Luke Community Hospital.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Matthew Ron High
Dec 3, 2024
Matthew Ron High, 43, unexpectedly passed away at home on December 3, 2024, in Ronan, Montana.
Son of Margo (Clark) High and Ronald Kay High, Matt was born on August 6, 1981, in Burien, Washington. He was the youngest of 5 children and the only son. As a child Matt was always tearing things apart to see how they worked. He...
Sharon Paul Mitchell
Nov 28, 2024
Sharon P. Mitchell, age 78, passed away November 28, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
David Winfield Hafer
Nov 28, 2024
David Winfield Hafer born December 30, 1941, exhaled in this world for the final time and inhaled in the presence of Jesus surrounded by dear friends and family on Thanksgiving Day November 28, 2024, after a lengthy illness. He was born to Harry and Estelle Hafer in Lewistown, Montana, and joined older sister Annette in his forever family. He spent...
Paula Espinoza Wofford
Nov 28, 2024
Paula Espinoza Wofford was born on August 5, 1956, in St. Ignatius to Nadine and Pablo Espinoza. She passed away on November 28, 2024. Paula was known by everyone for her caring heart and easy laugh. She had an unmatched ability for hospitality and comfort, there was always room for you at her table with no limitations. She was the...
Edward William Palmer
Nov 26, 2024
Edward William "Ed" Palmer, age 78, passed away November 26, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Kelly Dean Potter
Nov 25, 2024
Kelly Dean Potter, age 66, passed away November 25, 2024, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Cheryl Marie Mathias
Nov 24, 2024
Cheryl Marie Mathias, age 74, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Logan Health in Kalispell, Montana surrounded by her family. She was born on July 16, 1950, in St. Ignatius, Montana to Paul and Bessie (Hewankorn) Mathias.
Cheryl had many adventures in her life that led her to travel all up the west coast, until she finally settled and...
Donna Kaye Greenawalt
Nov 23, 2024
Donna Kaye Greenawalt, age 86, passed away November 23, 2024, at St Joseph Medical in Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Robin Lynn Patrick
Nov 22, 2024
Robin Lynn Patrick, age 62, passed away November 22, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical in Polson MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Judith Ann Janssen
Nov 18, 2024
Judith Ann Radke Janssen was born on June 10, 1947, in Sidney, Montana, the first child of Julia and Clint Radke. Judy passed away suddenly on November 18, 2024, in Missoula, Montana.
Judy grew up in Sidney, attending Sidney schools. While she was much older than many of her siblings, she loved all five of them and spoke fondly of her...
Marilyn Susan Orr-Olson
Nov 18, 2024
Marilyn “Susie” Orr Olson, age 74, left us to take her seat at the Lord's table on Monday, November 18, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. To know her was to love her. She was born Thursday, Aug. 17, 1950, in St. Ignatius, MT, to Leroy (Mid) Orr and Laurina (Trahan) Orr, Susie was the third of eleven...
Velma Faye Caye
Nov 13, 2024
Velma Faye Caye, age 64, was called home on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at her residence. She was born on August 1, 1960, in Polson, MT to Albert and Alma (Mittens) Caye, the first of their seven children.
She attended grade school in Elmo first through eighth grade and graduated from high school at Chemawa Indian School in Oregon. She received...
Judith Ann Pearce
Nov 13, 2024
Judy Pearce, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born on January 3, 1945, in St. Ignatius, MT to Thomas and Virginia (McDougal) Jeffries.
Judy attended school at Ursuline in St. Ignatius and St. Regis High School. In 1976, she married Ron Pearce...
Danny Lee Hodges
Nov 8, 2024
Danny Lee Hodges, age 63, passed away November 8, 2024, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Todd Joseph Funke
Nov 8, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of our brother, Todd Joseph Funke (64), on November 8, 2024. He was born on November 21,1959, in Polson, MT. Todd peacefully passed away following a lengthy illness.
Todd and his siblings grew up on the river of Polson. As children, they would mow lawns, shovel snow, cut firewood, cut...
Luylla Jo Claar
Nov 7, 2024
Luylla Jo “Joy” Claar, 76, of Charlo, passed into the Lord’s presence Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan, Montana, of natural causes.
Joy was born in Portland, OR, on February 13th, 1947, to Lyall and Georgia Florida “Jo” Spooner. In 1955, she was baptized when she was 8 years old and later accepted Jesus Christ as her...
Norman Arthur Salomon
Nov 5, 2024
Norman Arthur Salomon, age 84, passed away November 5, 2024, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Denis Wilton Morey
Nov 1, 2024
Denis Wilton Morey, age 76, passed away November 1, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family.
There are no services planned at this time.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.