Obituaries
William Max Clay
Jul 17, 2019
With profound sadness we announce the passing of William “Bill” Max Clay, our loving and wonderful husband and father, and friend to so many whose lives he brightened, on July 17,2019. Bill was 67 at the time of his death and passed away from complications after a vicious battle with mantle cell lymphoma. Born in Brawley, California on February 15,...
Jane Doreen Butkay
Jul 16, 2019
By the shores of Flathead Lake, Jane Doreen Belknap Butkay was born on July 15, 1931 at Hotel Le Dieu Hospital in Polson, MT to parents Cassius Belknap and Florence (Turner) Belknap. She joined a sister Louise. On July 16, 2019 Jane passed away peacefully at her Rollins home overlooking her beloved Flathead Lake after celebrating her 88th birthday with...
David Matthew Okland
Jul 12, 2019
David Matthew Okland, born October 17, 1960 in Williston, ND left this life unexpectedly Friday, July 12, 2019. Raised in Alexander, ND and later in Bismarck where he graduated from high school, he ultimately called Polson home where his parents, Ben and Solveig, relocated and started Okland Orchard. Drawn to adventure, his free spirit brought him to California where he...
Shade Joseph Birdrattler
Jul 10, 2019
Shade Joseph Birdrattler, newborn son of K'la Antiste and Abe Birdrattler, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. A wake will begin Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm and a funeral service will be Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10:00 am, all at Elmo Hall. Burial will take place in Elmo Cemetery.
Glenn Charles Howlett
Jul 7, 2019
Glenn Charles Howlett, age 64 of Polson, Mt. passed away July 7, 2019 in his home and surrounded by family after his battle with cancer. He was born in St. Ignatius, MT, September 24, 1954 to Gene and Clara (Bourdon) Howlett of Hot Springs, MT. Glenn was a proud member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe. He was raised,...
Delbert Alan "Del" Malgren
Jul 3, 2019
Delbert A. Malgren passed away July 3, 2019 from natural causes at the age of 99. Del was born on April 23, 1920 in Antelope, MT to Carl and Louise Malgren. He moved to Polson in 1925 where he remained the rest of his life. Del graduated from Polson High School in 1938. He attended aeronautics school in Helena and...
Iva Jean Nelson
Jul 2, 2019
Iva Jean Nelson went to be with our Lord on July 2, 2019 in Polson, Montana. She was born on January 27, 1928 in Dawson, Minnesota to Leon and Lillie Bates. She started school in Minnesota and graduated from high school in Battle Ground, Washington. After that, she attended Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle, Washington. She met the love of...
John Phillips Varnum
Jul 1, 2019
John Phillips Varnum, 86, passed away Monday, July 1st, 2019 in his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long-fought battle with cancer. John was born on June 23rd, 1933 to Frederick and Genevieve Varnum, in Fort Belknap. He was the 6th of 7 children. At the age of 6, his father was transferred by the BIA to Ronan,...
Jeannie Elizabeth McLain
Jun 29, 2019
Jeannie Elizabeth McLain, age 77, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her home in Polson, Mt. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
Marie Lillian Mutchler
Jun 28, 2019
Marie Mutchler passed away while holding the hands of her daughters on June 28, 2019 at Heritage Place in Kalispell. Born March 4, 1933 to Alfred and Monica (Shue) Whitehouse she grew up in a small home in Polson where McDonald’s now stands. Marie’s mother passed away when she was five years old and she was raised primarily by her...
Vicky Lynn Deranleau-Osbourne
Jun 27, 2019
Vicky Lynn Deranleau-Osbourne, age 67, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall, Polson.
David Maurice Moffitt
Jun 27, 2019
David Maurice Moffitt, age 75, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his residence in Polson, Mt. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
Olthenia Irene Bullock
Jun 26, 2019
“OH MY WORD”! Says Olthenia “Irene” Bullock who peacefully passed away June 26, 2019 in Polson Montana. Irene was a one of kind, once you met her you never forgot her! And she never forgot you! Her family was always picking her brain for names of relatives and friends long past. Yes, she will be missed but she left us...
Benjamin Dell Temte
Jun 24, 2019
Benjamin Dell Temte, age 20, of Bloomington, MN, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 as a result of a vehicle accident. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
David James Temte
Jun 24, 2019
David James Temte, age 20, of Bloomington, MN, passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 as a result of a vehicle accident. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Jean MacKenzie Travis
Jun 21, 2019
Jean MacKenzie Travis, 90, died on June 21, 2019, at The Retreat of Polson. Jean was a resident of Bozeman since 1950 and was born in Sydney, Nova Scotia. She is survived by Sandie and Jerry Hammer of Polson. No services are planned at this time. The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory of Polson are handling the arrangements for the...
Ellamae Louise Brandau
Jun 21, 2019
Ellamae Louise Brandau, age 91, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 at Mountain View Care Center in Ronan. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 2:00 pm at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Terrence Boyd "Terry" Williams
Jun 12, 2019
Terrence Boyd Williams, age 75, of Polson Montana, passed on at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center on June 12th, 2019. Terry was born on March 7th, 1944 in Anaconda, Mt to Graydon George Williams and Momo Lind Williams. He spent the majority of his youth in Dayton, Mt where his parents owned and operated the Dayton Store and his...
Donna Fay Rollins
Jun 11, 2019
Donna Fay Rollins, age 91, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at The Pines of Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Birgit Margarethe Magnus
Jun 4, 2019
Birgit Dundas Magnus moved on to a new life on June 4, 2019 at age 97. At age 6 she emigrated from Norway with her family to the United States. They lived briefly in North Dakota until her father acquired a teaching position at U.C. Berkeley. From then on she considered herself a California Girl, even after retiring permanently to...
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