Obituaries
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
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
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.
Walter James "Walt" Reznicsek
Feb 4, 2021
Walter (Walt) James Reznicsek was called back home February 4th, 2021 in Polson MT at the age of 76 after fighting a long courageous battle. He was born January 15th, 1945 in Silverton OR, to his parents Adam Reznicsek Jr. and Dolly Parren. Adam, a widower, married Dolly in 1945. Dolly had 5 children Peter, Virgil, Roselee, Marvin, and Lorenzo....
Sherelle Leigh Martin
Feb 2, 2021
Sherelle was an individual who had a big personality and childlike wonder when it came to life. She always wanted to share the things she accomplished and enjoyed with her loved ones. No was not a word she employed in her vocabulary and if you told her no she just tried that much harder to prove you wrong. Sherelle will...
Marte Ann Holley
Feb 2, 2021
Marte Ann Holley, age 71, passed away February 2, 2021 at her home in Polson, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
William Allen McBroom
Jan 28, 2021
William Allen McBroom, age 63, passed away on January 28, 2021 at his home in Superior, MT. A graveside will be held Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Lakeview Cemetery at 2:30 pm.
Larry Dale Smith
Jan 28, 2021
Larry D. Smith, age 69, passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at his residence. There are no services planned at this time for Larry. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Edwin Ward "Ed" Smout
Jan 26, 2021
Edwin Ward "Ed" Smout, age 81, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at N. Idaho Advanced Care in Post Falls, ID. A visitation will be held Friday, January 29, 2021 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm at The Lake Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 30th at the Polson Elks Lodge at 1:00 pm.
Shandy Marie Padilla
Jan 24, 2021
Our beautiful Shandy crossed heaven's gate Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 in Polson. Shandy was born Aug. 14, 1978 in Ronan to Jayne Nelson and David Thompson. She loved helping the elderly as a CNA at The Retreat and always had a big smile. She was preceded in death by her father, David; granddaughter Madison; grandma Shirley; grandma Lenore; and grandpa...
Lawrence Carl "Larry" Gauthier
Jan 24, 2021
Lawrence (Larry) Carl Gauthier passed away early in the morning on Sunday, January 24th, 2021 at Kalispell Regional Hospital as a result of injuries sustained in a fall at home as well as from other complications. Larry was the oldest child of Louie and Mary (Pearson) Gauthier, born at Saint Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, 15 minutes before his twin Gary,...
Mary Elizabeth Peterson
Jan 18, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Peterson, age 85, passed away on January 18, 2021 at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork, MT. She was born in Bountiful, UT, on May 25, 1935. Mary was the third of four children born to Robert W. and Halleen Nicol. In 1950, Mary met and married the love of her life, Harold “Sonny” Ray Peterson. In 1958,...
Lawrence Eldon Redekop
Jan 9, 2021
Lawrence Eldon Redekop, age 75, passed away on January 9, 2021 at his residence. There are no services planned at this time. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Donna Ruth Ackom
Jan 5, 2021
Donna Ruth Ackom, age 72, passed away January 5, 2021 at Polson Health and Rehab. Services for Donna have been held. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Kenneth John Chernikoff
Dec 27, 2020
Kenneth John Chernikoff, 78, of Polson, MT, passed quietly away in his home late on the night of December 27, after spending a lovely day watching football with his wife and visiting with friends. Ken was born on February 26, 1942, in Huntington Park, CA to parents Albert and Alice Chernikoff. He grew up there, revealing his innate and extraordinary...
Blanche Eunice Johnson (Shodo)
Dec 24, 2020
Blanche Eunice Shodo Johnson, age 91, passed-away at home with family on December 24, 2020. Blanche was born in Grassy Butte, North Dakota on March 2, 1929 to Vincent and Olive Shodo. She was the youngest of six children. Shortly after graduating high school she moved with her family to Polson. There she met her future husband, Keith A. Johnson....
Gerald Dwane "Jerry" Price
Dec 20, 2020
Gerald Dwane "Jerry" Price, age 83, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at The Pines of Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Karen Siina Swanson
Dec 18, 2020
Karen Siina Swanson, age 64, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at her residence in Polson MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Susan Caroline Antiste
Dec 18, 2020
Sue Antiste, passed away on December 18, 2020 at the family home in Big Arm. Sue was born on February 10, 1935 in St. Ignatius, MT to Josephine Caye and Louis Finley Squeque. Sue grew up mainly in Elmo with her youngest years in Arlee. She attended school at Ursulines in St. Ignatius and in Elmo. She was the oldest...
Dennis Allen Pefley
Dec 17, 2020
Dennis A. Pefley of Polson, MT passed away at home on December 17th, 2020 and moved on to the next journey with our Lord and his beloved wife Doreen. Dennis was born June 11th, 1945 in Billings, MT to Rachel Drewniak and Forest Pefley. He grew up in Billings and graduated from Billings West High School. During a radio show...
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