Obituaries
Judith Ann Simshaw
Dec 1, 2025
It is with saddened hearts that the family of Judith “Judy” Ann Simshaw, announces her passing on Monday December 1, 2025, in Polson, MT. Her loving family was ever present by her side, up to her final days and moments, providing care, support and prayers for her. Judy was born on January 25, 1947, in Honolulu, HI and was the...
Francis Justine McMenus
Dec 1, 2025
Justine McMenus, age 95, passed away December 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Dolly Gottlob
Nov 30, 2025
Dolly Gottlob, age 78, passed away November 30, 2025, at Polson Health and Rehab.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Duane Frank Pickel
Nov 30, 2025
Duane Frank Pickel, age 91, passed away November 30, 2025, at Immanuel Living, Kalispell.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Robin John Dotson
Nov 29, 2025
Robin John Dotson, age 61, passed away November 29, 2025, at St. Luke Community Hospital, Ronan.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Paul Koehler Newgard
Nov 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Koehler Newgard who left us far too soon on November 29th, 2025. Paul was born to Gerald and Karol Newgard and raised in Polson, MT.
Surrounded by the beauty of Flathead Lake and the Mission Valley, he developed a strong love for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, shooting...
Benjamin Taylor Broeski
Nov 28, 2025
Benjamin Taylor Broeski, age 30, passed away November 28, 2025.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Gary Edward Erb
Nov 28, 2025
Gary Edward “Flip” Erb, age 93, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at his residence. He was born on August 17, 1932, in the Missoula Elmore Hospital.
Gary’s sperm donor, Phil Erb, divorced Margaret prior to Gary’s birth and he, as well as the extended Erb family, remained non-entities physically and financially throughout Gary’s life. Gary’s preschool years were spent...
Thomas Daryl Thorgaard
Nov 25, 2025
Thomas Thorgaard, 62, a former resident of Libby. Took Jesus' hand and was welcomed into his Heavenly home, while being cared for at St. Joseph Hospital Polson, MT on November 25, 2025. He was born on June 1, 1963, in Wolf Point, MT to Robert Jens and Ima Jean (Kirkland) Thorgaard.
He found his community in Elmo, MT. He graduated from...
Peter Conrad Gleim
Nov 24, 2025
Peter Conrad Gleim was born in Somerville NJ on September 17,1946 and passed away peacefully on November 24, 2025. He was the middle of three children born to George Herbert and Helen (Shikora) Gleim.
After Pete graduated from high school in Pleasant Ridge, KY, he was accepted at the University of Montana as a major in Forestry. While studying for his...
Linda Daneen Hansen
Nov 22, 2025
Today, we gather with full hearts to honor the life of Linda Daneen Hassan Hansen (White Deer Woman) — our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, wife, and friend. A woman whose love shaped generations and whose presence was the steady heartbeat of our family. She was born on October 24, 1946.
Linda walked this world for 79 years with courage, humor,...
Willie Benjamin Bachert
Nov 18, 2025
Willie Benjamin Bachert, age 34, passed away November 18, 2025, in Polson, MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Jim Lee Nethercott
Nov 17, 2025
Jim Lee Nethercott, age 68, of Polson Montana, passed away on November 17, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital, of natural causes.
Jim was born on July 11, 1957, in Driggs Idaho to Barbara and Byron Nethercott. He grew up in Jackson Hole, Wyoming and lived there until his parents bought the ranch in Polson MT in 1974.
He grew up with a...
Carl Bert Sivage, Jr.
Nov 16, 2025
Carl Bert Sivage, Jr., age 82, passed away November 16, 2025, at Polson Health & Rehab.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Joseph Elias Knudsen
Nov 14, 2025
Joseph Elias "Joe" Knudsen, age 88, passed away November 14, 2025, at St. Luke Extended Care, Ronan.
A Celebration of Life will held on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at 2:30 pm at New Life Church, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Martha Marie Lloyd
Nov 11, 2025
Martha Marie Lloyd passed away at her home in Ronan Montana, surrounded by family and the Northern Lights on Tuesday November 11, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born in Dupree South Dakota on April 7, 1934. Her family moved multiple times before landing in Boise Idaho. Martha attended eleven different schools, but the only stories family ever...
Christopher Michael Wallace
Nov 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Christopher Michael Wallace, who departed this life on November 7, 2025, at the age of 44. He was a cherished father, son, brother, and friend whose energy, kindness, and humor touched all who knew him.
Chris was born on September 29, 1981, in Port Hueneme, California. Chris spent much of...
Adam Travis Mowatt
Nov 6, 2025
Adam Travis Mowatt, age 39, passed away November 6, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Kalil David Barkie
Nov 4, 2025
Kalil "Kelly" Barkie, born May 22, 1950, in Williston, North Dakota, passed away on November 4, 2025, doing what he loved best. Kelly was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who touched the lives of many with his warmth, humor, and zest for life.
Kelly’s life was marked by a great love for family and a passion for unique hobbies....
Patricia Ann Smout
Nov 3, 2025
Patricia Ann "Pat" Smout, age 79, passed away November 3, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
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