Obituaries

Wayne Graham Buchanan

Wayne Graham Buchanan

Jan 19, 2019

Peace. Hear me now. Upon this notice bear witness to the addition of the name of Wayne G. Buchanan to the Roster of Ancestors of the Clan Buchanan. The final page of the novel of his life was printed January 19, 2019. His passing was unassuming, without pain or violence and without prior notice. He simply went to sleep on...

Rolf Leonard Harmsen

Rolf Leonard Harmsen

Jan 18, 2019

Rolf Leonard Harmsen, 64, of Polson, Montana, passed away January 18th 2019. Rolf was born on February 18th 1954 to Adele Walenciak and Rolf Harmsen in Missoula, Montana. He graduated from Golden West College with a liberal arts degree and later went on to work for McDonald Douglas Aerospace. He moved back to Montana in 1986 with his wife Janet...

Jerome Leroy Schiff

Jerome Leroy Schiff

Jan 16, 2019

Jerome Schiff passed away Jan. 16th, 2019 in Missoula. He was a veteran that served in the Marines. Jerome worked as a welder on the Minute Man missiles, drove truck, and also worked as a mechanic. His real love was flying. Jerome is preceded in death by his son Jed, his father Joseph, mother Margaret, 3 brothers and 1 sister....

Donald Dean Davis

Donald Dean Davis

Jan 16, 2019

Donald Dean Davis, age 83, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at his home in Ronan, Mt. A graveside service will be held Friday, January 25, 2019 at 10:00 am at Ronan Cemetery.

Irene Welker

Irene Welker

Jan 12, 2019

Irene Welker, age 78, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2019 at her home in Pablo, Mt. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

Patricia Gwenyth Knutson

Patricia Gwenyth Knutson

Jan 11, 2019

Patricia Gwenyth Knutson of Ronan, Montana, known by her friends as Pat, passed away on January 11, 2019, at the age of 93 years. She was also known by some as Patty (especially by her late husband and siblings), Aunt Pat, Grandma, and Mom. Patricia was born in Wolsey, S. Dakota on January 8, 1926, the daughter of Charles Lindley...

Virginia Reber

Virginia Reber

Jan 11, 2019

Virginia “Jean” Ellis Reber passed away peacefully on Friday, January 11, 2019, in Kalispell, Montana. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, and will be deeply missed. She was born in Blackfoot, Idaho on March 15, 1926, to John and Blanche Ellis, and was the fifth of eight children. After high school, Virginia attended Columbus...

Lois Rene Slater

Lois Rene Slater

Jan 11, 2019

Lois LaFromboise Slater was born December 29, 1951 in Browning, MT to Rosalie and Robert LaFromboise. Lois was an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Tribe, lived in Browning for much of her childhood but moved to the Flathead reservation where she lived the rest of life and died at her home on January 11, 2019. Lois, aka, Doll or Strikes...

Susan Kay Syvrud

Susan Kay Syvrud

Jan 10, 2019

Susan Kay Syvrud, 58, of Polson passed away at St. Joseph Hospital on Thursday, January 10, 2019 of natural causes following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born to Bob and June Syvrud on November 16, 1960 in Bismarck, N.D. She graduated from Polson High School in 1979 and attended the University of Montana. As a...

Kristen Marie Pallant

Kristen Marie Pallant

Jan 8, 2019

Kristen Marie Pallant, age 37, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 in Ronan, MT. A memorial service will be held Monday, January 21, 2019 at New Life Christian Church at 5:00 pm.

Mervin Ray Payne Jr.

Mervin Ray Payne Jr.

Jan 8, 2019

Mervin Ray Payne, Jr., age 76, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Crystal Dawn Anderson

Crystal Dawn Anderson

Jan 8, 2019

Crystal Dawn Anderson, age 57, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Joseph Medical. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

Raymond Lee Dilley

Raymond Lee Dilley

Jan 5, 2019

Raymond Lee Dilley, age 73, passed away at his home in Proctor, Mt. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Randy Dale Blanchard

Randy Dale Blanchard

Jan 1, 2019

Randy Dale Blanchard, age 59, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at his home in Polson, Mt. Arrangments are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Lori Ann Kelly-Mitchell

Lori Ann Kelly-Mitchell

Jan 1, 2019

Lori Ann Kelly – Mitchell, 58, passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at St. Patrick Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on 15, 1960 in Butte, MT to Zane and Carol Kelly. She attended grade school in Pablo and graduated from Ronan High School in 1978. She continued her education at the U of M in...

Raymond Putnam Addington

Raymond Putnam Addington

Dec 31, 2018

Raymond P. “Sonny” Addington passed away on December 31, 2018 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, Montana surrounded by his family. Sonny was born in Randolph County Indiana on March 14, 1939 to Raymond L. Addington and Eileen McClure. Sonny’s early years were spent on the family farm. He followed in his Father’s footsteps, always wanting to be a...

Karl Dennis Davis

Karl Dennis Davis

Dec 28, 2018

Karl Dennis Davis, age 61, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2018 at his home in Polson, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

Donald Leon "Donny" Brunner

Donald Leon "Donny" Brunner

Dec 22, 2018

Donald Leon "Donny" Brunner, age 63, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Richard William Beauchamp

Richard William Beauchamp

Dec 10, 2018

Richard W. Beauchamp, age 71, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 in Page, AZ. Rich was born in LA in 1947, to Margaret and Gresham Beauchamp, Rich was the 2nd eldest of 4 children (Jeannette Dupre, Carolyn Marie Ephgrave, and John Gresham Beauchamp). The family moved to the Seattle area in the late 50’s. He graduated from Sammamish (Washington) High...

George Paul Delie

George Paul Delie

Dec 9, 2018

George Paul Delie, age 83, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan. A Celebration of Life service for George will be held on Saturday, March 23, at 10 a.m. at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church (at the top of Post Creek Hill). A light lunch will follow. All friends are welcome.