Obituaries

Anita Mae Russell

Anita Mae Russell

Apr 14, 2026

Anita Mae (Shaw) Russell, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, in Polson, Montana, of natural causes. She was born on May 11, 1939, to Vaughn and Lena Shaw. She was the youngest of five children and graduated from Presque Isle High School.

In 1960, she married Loyd Russell and embraced life as an Air Force wife. Throughout the years, they...

William Francis Schworak

William Francis Schworak

Apr 14, 2026

William Francis Schworak, age 80, passed away April 14, 2026, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

William Roger Thome

William Roger Thome

Apr 11, 2026

William Roger Thome, age 90, went to his heavenly home on April 11, 2026, surrounded by his family at their home in St. Ignatius, MT. He was born December 26, 1935, in Lancaster County, PA, to the late William and Eva (Miller) Thome.

Since William and his father shared the same first name, he became known as “Roger” to his family,...

Judith Kay Langdale

Judith Kay Langdale

Apr 7, 2026

Judith Kay Langdale, age 83, passed away April 7, 2026, at Polson Health and Rehab.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Patrick Douglas Berry

Patrick Douglas Berry

Apr 1, 2026

Patrick Douglas Berry, age 74, passed away April 1, 2026, at St Luke Community Hospital, Ronan.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Wayne Erwin Worley

Wayne Erwin Worley

Mar 31, 2026

Wayne Erwin Worley, age 78, passed away March 31, 2026, at his home in Polson.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Janet Gail Gardner

Janet Gail Gardner

Mar 29, 2026

Serving others; optimism; kindness; compassion; a loyal friend; and a loving daughter, sister, aunt, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother are qualities enveloped in the life of Janet Gail Gardner. On March 29, 2026, Janet passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Janet was born in Jackson, Teton, Wyoming, on November 22, 1947, to Alonzo William ‘Billy’...

Freddie Lee Mueller

Freddie Lee Mueller

Mar 25, 2026

Freddie Lee "Fred" Mueller, age 81, passed away March 25, 2026, at Pal Memory Care, Ronan.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Pete John Rorvik

Pete John Rorvik

Mar 23, 2026

Pete John Rorvik, age 84, passed away March 23, 2026, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Lou Ann Phillips

Lou Ann Phillips

Mar 23, 2026

Lou Ann (Scott) Phillips passed away on March 23, 2026, in the evening at St. Luke Extended Care with her daughter by her side.

She was born at her aunt Carrie’s home in Rapid City, South Dakota on July 14, 1934, delivered by her aunt Minnie who was a midwife. She had two older brothers when she arrived, and two younger...

Richard Francis Nash

Richard Francis Nash

Mar 21, 2026

Richard Francis Nash, age 79, passed away March 21, 2026, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dorotha Margret Brown

Dorotha Margret Brown

Mar 18, 2026

Dorotha Margret Brown, age 66, passed away March 18, 2026, at Polson Health and Rehab.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Tina Marie Bean

Tina Marie Bean

Mar 18, 2026

Tina Marie Dupuis was born January 16, 1959, in Polson, Montana to Donald and Shirley Dupuis. She joined her older sister Pamela at the family home where their lifelong friendship began and endured until her passing early in the morning on March 18, 2026.

Tina graduated from Polson High school in 1977 and attended the University of Montana as well as...

Roy Eugene Jacobs

Roy Eugene Jacobs

Mar 15, 2026

Roy Eugene Jacobs, age 64, passed away March 15, 2026, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Steven Albert Ducharme

Steven Albert Ducharme

Mar 6, 2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our father, brother, grandfather, uncle, cousin and friend, Steven Albert Ducharme of Polson, Montana. He passed away on March 6, 2026, in Kalispell, Montana at the age of 72.

Stevie, as he was affectionately known by many, was born in St. Ignatius, Montana to Hazel Couture Ducharme and Frank Wilbur...

Charles "Ray" Wall

Charles "Ray" Wall

Mar 3, 2026

Charles “Ray” Wall, age 85, passed away at home from Alzheimer complications on March 3, 2026. Ray was born on May 17, 1940, to Frank and Elsie Courville Wall in St. Ignatius. Ray married his wife Julie Clairmont in 1961. They were married 64 years when Ray passed away.

Ray worked at Plum Creek and Dupuis Lumber Mills for a time...

Ronald Duane Coulter

Ronald Duane Coulter

Feb 27, 2026

Ronald Duane Coulter, 81, of Polson, Montana, passed away on February 27, 2026.

Ron was born on May 25, 1944, to Cliff and Vera Coulter. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from August 1963 to July 1967. His time in the service was a meaningful chapter in his life and one he carried with pride.

In June...

Esther Loretta Bick

Esther Loretta Bick

Feb 27, 2026

Esther Salomon Bick, a truly remarkable woman, went peacefully to her heavenly home on Friday, February 27, at St Joseph Hospital with her family by her side. Mom was born to Thomas and Gertrude Salomon on Nov 21, 1935, at the home of the midwife in Polson and raised on the family farm west of Pablo.

She attended school in Pablo...

Violet June Kimmel

Violet June Kimmel

Feb 26, 2026

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Violet Kimmel, on February 26th, 2026. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by her cherished family, just as she lived her life - in the embrace of love. 

Violet arrived with her own built-in best friend, Verna, on June 17,...

Trevor Daniel Gardipe

Trevor Daniel Gardipe

Feb 24, 2026

Trevor Daniel Gardipe, affectionately known as “Chubbs” to those who loved him, passed away on February 24, 2026. As he entered the spirit world, he was welcomed into the loving arms of his mother and reunited with his beloved brother, Drey. We take comfort in knowing they are together again driving the mountain roads side by side, sharing laughter, stories,...