Obituaries
Betty Ann Mason
Apr 14, 2025
Betty Ann Mason, age 78, of Polson, Montana, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital after a long and courageous struggle.
Betty was born on October 14, 1946, in Van Nuys, California, to Paul Hensley and Martha Patin, of Kentucky and Louisiana, respectively. She spent much of her adult life in Walnut Creek, California, where she...
Robert Silver Hanson Jr.
Apr 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of our husband, father, papa, friend and all-around great guy! Robert Silver Hanson Jr, 84, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2025, in Kalispell, Montana surrounded by his family.
Robert was born in Ronan, Montana to Bob and Mercedes Hanson. He attended schools in Ronan later graduating high school in 1958. He...
John Peter Freemole
Apr 8, 2025
Our valiant warrior, John Peter Freemole, peacefully completed his earthly journey on April 8, 2025, at his home in Polson with loved ones nearby to support him. His life began January 5th, 1951, in Aurora, CO, the second born to George and Marjorie Freemole. With his father in the Air Force, John & his family were on the move. One...
Loren Rodney Crane
Apr 6, 2025
Loren Rodney Crane, age 62, passed away April 6, 2025, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Susan Marie Howlett
Apr 6, 2025
Susan Marie Howlett, age 69, a real-life shining star, with a heart as big as the ocean & enough love for everyone, has finished her grand adventure of this life. Firm in her faith, and happy with a life well lived. She passed away April 6, 2025, at home with her children by her side, after a hard-fought battle with...
William Clyde Fraley
Apr 1, 2025
William Clyde "Bill" Fraley, age 69, passed away April 1, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Patricia Ann Salomon
Apr 1, 2025
Patricia Ann (Greene) Salomon, 95, passed away on April 1st, 2025, in Polson, Montana surrounded by family and friends.
Patricia was born on March 30th, 1930, in Butte, Montana to Tom and Nan Ruth Greene. She was raised in Whitehall where her parents, Tom and Nan Ruth, ran the local grocery store.
After high school, Pat attended college prior to moving to...
Sherree Lynn Duncan
Mar 30, 2025
Sherree Lynn Duncan, age 70, passed away March 30, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Doreen Margaret Trusler
Mar 26, 2025
Doreen Margaret Trusler passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of March 26, 2025, in Ronan, Montana. She was born June 24, 1928, on the prairies of Saskatchewan to Edgar and Pearl Ament along with her twin sister, Doreen and Dorothy joined older brother Lloyd. The twins formed a close, strong, life-long bond. Best friends, confidants, and travel partners;...
Bessie Mae Ferrel
Mar 24, 2025
Bessie Mae Ferrel, age 92, passed away March 24, 2025, at Kalispell Rehab and Nursing.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Judith Ann Giles
Mar 23, 2025
Judith Ann Giles, age 82, passed away March 23, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Dorris May Novak
Mar 22, 2025
Dorris May Novak, age 93, passed away March 22, 2025, at Hot Springs Health and Rehab.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Emma Lou Roberts
Mar 17, 2025
Emma L. (Evans) Roberts went home to heaven peacefully on March 17, 2025. Emma was born on August 6, 1925, at home on the family dairy farm, the eighth child of eleven born to homesteaders Jesse R. and Lila B. (Clem) Evans of Charlo, Montana. They all had jobs to do from young ages to help with farm chores and...
Bessie Nona Argo
Mar 13, 2025
Bessie Nona Argo, of Ronan, MT passed away March 13th, 2025, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. Bessie was born on October 26th, 1936, as the only child to Allen and Ireva (Root) Voorhies, and grew up in Niarada, MT where her parents ranched and ran a general store and Post Office. She attended school in Lonepine and graduated...
Michael Arthur Johnson
Mar 11, 2025
Michael A. "Mike" Johnson, age 62, passed away March 11, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Donald Louis Garcia
Mar 11, 2025
Donald Louis Garcia, age 89, passed away March 11, 2025, at his home. Donald was born in the family cabin east of Pablo at the base of the Mission Mountains on September 17, 1935, to Trinidad and Annie (Courville) Garcia.
Don married Evelena Gilson in 1954. They had five sons together, Donald Joseph, David Louis, Terry Trinidad, Tracy Harlan, and Christopher...
Daniel John Heppner
Mar 10, 2025
Dan Heppner lived life on his own terms. He was somewhat stubborn and opinionated, and nobody told him how to live his life. He always said," I say it like it is" and he was always right because he graduated from "UPS (University of Pablo State from the eighth grade)." His favorite saying, (there were many of them), was "Do...
Brigida Patricia Martinez
Mar 9, 2025
Brigida Patricia Martinez, age 69, passed away March 9, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Douglas J. Wold
Mar 8, 2025
Douglas Jerome Wold, 85, of Polson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 8, 2025, at his home on Flathead Lake. He was born in Billings on September 16, 1939, to Oliver and “Edde” (Weir) Wold. Doug lived life to the fullest in his 31,220 profound and remarkable days, making a difference in the lives of many as an...
James Thomas Thaden
Mar 8, 2025
Jim Thaden, beloved father, grandfather, godfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away on March 8, 2025, in his home in Polson, Montana. Jim was born on May 22, 1952, in Tacoma, Washington, as the youngest of Robert and Stella Thaden’s five children.
He was raised with an appreciation for family, hard work, and education. After graduating from Gonzaga University, Jim pursued...
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