Obituaries
Joseph Francis Squeque
Jan 17, 2020
Joseph Francis “Pinhead” Squeque, age 82, passed away on January 17, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 3, 1937 in St. Ignatius, MT, the son of Louison Squeque (Finley) and Josephine (Caye) Lefthand and Alex Lefthand. He attended school through the 8th grade. He married Joanne Adams and together they had 6 children. They later...
AnnMarie Lee Michel
Jan 16, 2020
AnnMarie Lee Michel was born December 6th, 2018 to Uriah Michel & Richelle Flagan in Polson, MT and passed away January 16th, 2020. Her first home was with her birth parents & Ruth White in Dayton, MT. At the age of 3 months she went to live with her sister/mom Ana Michel & Brother-in-law/dad Tresstin Plant in Elmo, MT, her...
Judith Marie "Judy" Zaniewski
Jan 13, 2020
Judith Marie "Judy" Zaniewski, age 79, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ralph Kain Campbell MD
Jan 12, 2020
On January 12, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family, Ralph Kain Campbell’s soul discarded his worn-out body and took flight to meet his Lord and rejoin the love of his life in heaven. Born July 29, 1927 in Long Beach CA, he divided the free time of his youth between the beach just a few blocks from home, and...
Hector Robert Speckert
Jan 7, 2020
Hector Speckert, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 7, 2020 at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 3, 1931 to Otto and Frassie Speckert in Marysville, California. He grew up in Marysville where his family raised peaches and almonds. As a child he spent much of his time with his cousins and...
Donna Rae Jones (Dubay)
Jan 6, 2020
Donna Rae Dubay Jones, age 87, passed away January 6, 2020 from natural causes. Donna was born July 26, 1932 to Clementine and Edmond Dubay. Donna was educated in Polson and graduated in 1950. After graduation she moved to Seattle, working for Davis Westcoast Fast Freight Company. While in Seattle she met and married William C. Fuqua. Upon his military...
Charles Edward "Charlie" Blankenhorn III
Jan 3, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Charles “Charlie” E. Blankenhorn III of Polson announces his passing on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the age of 69. Charlie will be lovingly remembered by his family and many friends. Charlie was born on October 2, 1950 in Albuquerque, NM to Charles E. Blankenhorn Jr. and Nettie Anita Blankenhorn (Parker)....
Richard Arlan Dennis
Jan 2, 2020
Richard “Arlan” Dennis passed away January 2, 2020 after a battle with dementia. Arlan was born July 8, 1939 to Charlie and Dorothy Dennis in Twin Falls Idaho. The family moved to what would become their family farm to this date, south of Ronan, in 1943. Arlan spent his school years in Ronan and graduated from there in 1957. Arlan...
Leigh Gordon Herman
Jan 1, 2020
On January 1, 2020, Leigh Gordon Herman of Niarada, Montana, passed away at 90 years of age in Polson. Leigh was born to John Otho “Coke” Herman and Louise Ulrich Herman on November 25, 1929 in Kalispell, Montana. He was born into a ranching family, being the only grandson of early pioneer Johnny Herman, who came to the Elmo/Niarada area...
William Dean Finley
Dec 29, 2019
William Dean Finley, aka Uncle Billy, went home to his creator on December 29, 2019. He was born July 7, 1963 in Tawas City, MI. William grew up in Fairfield, CA. He became a mechanic for Firestone. He took his work very seriously so he could be the best he could. He relocated after that job. William is survived by...
Bryan Glen Burland
Dec 29, 2019
Polson lost one of its best sons, brother and friend. Bryan Glen Burland was born on December 26, 1956 in Polson and went to the greatest show in the heavens on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Music was his addiction! Norton Buffalo was The Man!!! Bryan “NormanBison” Burland we’ll miss you! Blow for it Mr. B. He is survived by his...
Betty Jean Warner
Dec 29, 2019
Betty Jean Warner, age 89, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Polson Health and Rehab. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Irene Edna Blush
Dec 29, 2019
Irene Edna Blush, age 93, peacefully passed on December 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson, MT. She was born March 14, 1926 in Keystone, MT near Alberton, to Martin and Edna Schleip. Irene was the 2nd youngest of 10 children. She also played on one of the first girl’s high school basketball teams in St. Ignatius, MT. Irene...
David William Wilkening
Dec 23, 2019
David William Wilkening, born the 14th of January 1958, passed away at home in Ronan, MT on the 23rd of December 2019 at the age of 61. David was the second of five children, and the first son, born to Ruth Linder Wilkening and Walter Deseniss Wilkening. He grew up in Libertyville, IL and completed his PhD in Chemistry at...
Journe Leaven Smout
Dec 19, 2019
Journe Leaven Smout, passed away on December 19, 2019. She was born on August 30, 1998 in Kalispell, MT. Journe grew up with her father Edwin Smout, Jr. and her older sister Kastle Smout. Growing up Journe enjoyed time with her friends, family and animals. She enjoyed a wide variety of music including Bee Gees and older music she was...
Julius James "Jules" Clavadetscher
Dec 15, 2019
Julius (Jules) Clavadetscher, a former automotive executive, one-time mayor of Polson, and most importantly a loving husband and devoted father, died Dec. 15 from complications of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and Parkinson's syndrome. Montana has lost a dignified, thoughtful citizen and his family and friends will forever have him as a role model. Jules was born May 3, 1943, to...
Eugene Hermen Paul
Dec 15, 2019
Eugene Hermen Paul, age 50, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home in Pablo, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
Imogene Gladys Repke
Dec 14, 2019
Imogene “Jean” Repke. The Holy Spirit called Jean home on December 14, 2019 to be with family and friends who passed before her. Jean was born on March 28, 1926 in Unionville, Michigan on the homesteaded farm of her great-grandfather John Schmidt. Jean was married to Reinhold Zemke for 19 years, producing three unique and caring children; Paul (Barbara) Zemke...
Billie Irene Ellis
Dec 12, 2019
Billie Irene Ellis passed away at the age of 97 on December 12, 2019. Billie was born on June 8, 1922, in Cordova, Alaska to Noble Joseph and Katherine Henrietta Pickle. The family moved from Alaska and settled in Bakersfield, California. While living in California Billie was a dance instructor. She married Joe Daniel Ellis and moved to Pauma Valley,...
Harry Edward Vanbouchaute
Dec 8, 2019
On December 8th 2019 Harry Edward Vanbouchaute went to be with the love of his life and forever soulmate Penny Vanbouchaute. He passed away peacefully at his home in Pablo Montana. Harry was born on December 27th 1946 and had lived a long loving life but since the passing of his wife he was always looking forward to being with...
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