Obituaries
Donald Francis Byrnes
Oct 13, 2024
On October 13th, 2024, Donald Francis Byrnes was called home to the Lord. Don was born November 10th, 1931, to James and Florence Byrnes in Terryville, Connecticut, surrounded by the love of his siblings James Jr., Doris, Millicent, and Robert, later to be joined by Barbara. He grew up in Watertown, Connecticut where he graduated high school, and worked in...
Thomas Dean Luttrell
Oct 12, 2024
Thomas Dean Luttrell, age 67, passed away October 12, 2024, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Wallace Lowell Merritt
Oct 11, 2024
Wallace Lowell Merritt, beloved husband of Brenda, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend to many, left our world and was called home on Friday, October 11, 2024. He passed away due to complications from a recent hip surgery. Wally was 87 years old.
Wally was born to Wallis and Marion Sederstrom Merritt on August 11, 1937. Wally grew up on the...
Darryl Xavier Joseph
Oct 11, 2024
Darryl Xavier Joseph, age 79, passed away October 11, 2024, at his home in Elmo, MT.
A wake will begin on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 3:00 pm, Rosary Sunday, October 13th at 8:00 pm, and funeral service on Monday, October 14th at 10:00 am, all at Elmo Hall.
Danette Renee Tenas
Oct 9, 2024
With hearts full of love and memories, we share the passing of Danette Renee Tenas. She was born on October 8, 1970, in Madera, CA to Earline Couture and Danny Tenas. Danette spent her young childhood in Polson, MT, and at the age of four, moved to Portland, OR with her mom and second dad, Eddie Couture. She remained in...
Francis "Frank" Anthony Thomas
Sep 25, 2024
Francis (Frank) Thomas passed away on September 25, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Frank was born December 31, 1945, in Butte, MT to Jessie (Lee) and Frank Thomas. He attended St. Ann’s grade school and Boy’s Central High school graduating in 1964. He then went to the University of Montana where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in...
Roberta Rose Hatlestad
Sep 24, 2024
Roberta Rose Hatlestad, age 87, passed away September 24, 2024, at St Joseph Medical in Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Robert "Hawkeye" Edward Hughes
Sep 20, 2024
Robert Edward "Hawkeye" Hughes, age 81, passed away September 20, 2024, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
William Thomas Parks Jr.
Sep 20, 2024
William Thomas Parks, Jr., age 50, passed away September 20, 2024, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Deborah Ann Linka
Sep 16, 2024
Deborah Ann Linka, age 54, passed away September 16, 2024, at St Luke Community Hospital.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ryder Scott Furshong
Sep 14, 2024
Ryder Scott Furshong, age 15, passed away September 14, 2024.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
John "Mike" Michael Moore
Sep 12, 2024
John "Mike" Moore, age 78, passed away September 12, 2024, at Logan Health in Kalispell.
Military services will be at the National Veterans Cemetery in Riverside, CA at a later date.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Bonnie "Bo" Ellis
Sep 10, 2024
Bo Ellis was born October 23, 1956, in Grangeville, ID, and passed away on September 10, 2024, in Polson, MT. She is survived by her four children; Kenna Jo “KJ” (Trent) Bess, Kate (Dallan) Wadsworth, Kalib Hone (Jana Wardell), and Kade Hone; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three siblings; Janteen Olds, Kyle Hartman and Aaron Hartman; nieces, nephew and cousins. She...
Dale Alan Ott
Sep 6, 2024
Dale Alan Ott, 60, longtime resident of Lake County, passed away in his sleep on Friday, September 6, 2024.
Dale was born in Chicago, IL to Skip and Sheila where he lived the first 10 years of his life until moving to Finley Point in Lake County, Montana. He later lived with his father in Minco, Oklahoma to finish High School....
Staci A. Vail
Sep 4, 2024
Staci A. Vail slipped the bonds of earth ‘to touch the face of God’ on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, as her physical body said it was time to rest from her determined and courageous ten-year battle with cancer. Staci saw life as an adventure and made the most of it, often getting her friends to join in whether it be...
Joelene Marie Frey
Sep 4, 2024
Joelene Marie Frey, 74, of Pablo, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2024, at the Hot Springs Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born to Tom and Frankie (Beebe) Smith in 1950, Joelene was raised in Bigfork, Montana, and dedicated her life to serving others as a nurse throughout Western Montana.
Joelene's unwavering commitment to helping those in need was a testament...
Charles Waylan Tanner
Sep 1, 2024
Charles Tanner, age 73, passed away September 1, 2024, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Betty Mae Schall
Sep 1, 2024
Betty Mae Schall, Mom, was born at the Elmore Hospital in Missoula, Montana, on January 20th, 1925, to Elmer and Della Wemple. She was proud that her dad, living on top of Evaro Hill at the time, flagged the train down to board his pregnant wife so she could travel to the local hospital to bring their little girl into...
Maynard "Mo" Morris Prince
Aug 31, 2024
Maynard (Mo) Morris Prince, age 84, passed away August 31, 2024. He was born May 14,1940 in Cotton Plant, Arkansas to Maynard Alcid Prince and Vera Reaves Prince, who preceded him in death. Mo was one of eight children.
Mo served 4 years in the U.S. Air Force and 2 years in the Air Force Reserves. He loved to sing and...
Saring Julia Ivory Feistner
Aug 30, 2024
Saring Julia Ivory Feistner, age 31, passed away August 30, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical in Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.