Obituaries

May 19, 2016

Obituary for John Ward Our Dad, John Ward, age 69, quietly left this world Thursday, May 19, 2016. He "left his footprints on our heart and our lives will never quite be the same." Dad was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut March 4, 1947. In his youth he enjoyed surfing and he was a US Navy and Vietnam Veteran. He met...

May 19, 2016

Obituary for Jeanette Mary Lundeen Jeanette Clason Lundeen, 95 years old, passed away Thursday, May 19th, 2016 at Polson Health and Rehab Center in Polson, Montana. Jeanette was born February 18, 1941 in Lewistown Montana, to John H. Clason and Nettie (Westover) Clason. She was the fifth of seven children. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ...

May 15, 2016

Obituary for Vernon Jerome Gravning Vernon J. Gravning, 92, of Polson, Montana, died Sunday, May15, 2016, at Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Vernon was born on January 29, 1924, to Jennings and Lillie (Ringsaker) Gravning in Alexander, North Dakota. At 16 months of age he lost his mother and newborn sister and was raised by his paternal grandparents Carl and...

May 14, 2016

Obituary for Shirley Mae Damon Shirley Mae Damon, age 78, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at her home in Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. Read Shirley Damon's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

May 11, 2016

Obituary for Beverly Jean Skates At age 85, Beverly Skates passed away from natural causes Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the St. Luke's Extended Care facility in Ronan. Her son, Rick, and daughter, Debbie, were with her at the time of her death and entry to heaven. Beverly was born in Billings on Jan. 28, 1931, to her parents, Harry...

May 7, 2016

Obituary for Roger William Bordeaux

Our cousin, Roger William Bordeaux, left us behind to reunite with his mother on May 7, 2016. Following a tragic accident, Roger was life-flighted to Kalispell, Montana where he passed away at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Roger was known for his kindness and generosity and his complete trust in people. He had many...

May 3, 2016

Obituary for Darlene Goldie Anderson Darlene Goldie Anderson, age 94, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. Read Darlene Anderson's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Apr 29, 2016

Obituary for Vonna F. Brooks Vonna F. Brooks, age 86, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. Read Vonna Brooks's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Apr 26, 2016

Obituary for Delton Edwin Mindt Delton Edwin (Del) Mindt, age 79, peacefully passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. Del was born April 22, 1937 in Sidney, MT to Edwin and Ella Mindt. He grew up on a small farm in Sidney until entering the Army in 1956. Del married Anna Smelser on Dec. 29, 1957 and would have enjoyed 59...

Apr 24, 2016

Obituary for Darrell Patrick Gowen Darrell Patrick "Pat" Gowen, age 68, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson, MT. He is survived by his wife Margaret, his children Joshuah, Jacob, and Sarah, and grandchildren Lillian, Elora, Kyle, and Kaleb. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 14, 2016 at 1:00 pm at The...

Apr 22, 2016

Obituary for Vivian Lucille McGeaughay Vivian Lucille Irwin McGeaughay, age 82, passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at St Luke Extended Care in Ronan, MT. Vivian was born in Billings, MT, June 20, 1934 to Lyle and Violet Irwin. She graduated from Ronan High School in 1952. She graduated from Canadian Bible College in Regina, SK with a BA...

Apr 21, 2016

Obituary for Barbara McCormick Barbara McCormick, age 77, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2016 at her home in Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. Read Barbara McCormick's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Apr 19, 2016

Obituary for Aimee Marie Williams Aimee Marie Williams, 32, passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2016, in Butte. Aimee was born May 5, 1983, in Whitefish. She was the button-nosed baby girl, truly her daddy's little girl. From the beginning, Aimee was a talker, not just any talker but the fastest talker this valley has ever known. She loved to color,...

Apr 16, 2016

Obituary for Nina Lavon Wilson Nina Lavon Wilson, age 84, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at Polson Health and Rehab. The Lake Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read Nina Wilson's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Apr 15, 2016

Obituary for Sadie Zell Haack Sadie Haack passed away peacefully April 15, 2016, at the age of 87. As Dementia released its grip on her, Sadie acquired her wings & joined her husband Leonard. They are together once again. Sadie was a resident of the Pines of Mission Care facility in St Ignatius. Sadie was born in Van Hook, North...

Apr 12, 2016

Obituary for Sherry Lynn Hartung Sherry Lynn Hartung, age 57, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at Community Medical Center in Missoula. A memorial service will be held Friday, April 15, 2016 at 11:00 am at The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. Read Sherry Hartung's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Apr 11, 2016

Obituary for Eva Louise MiddleRider Eva Louise MiddleRider Reed, 87 years young passed away peacefully (natural causes) in Polson, MT on April 11, 2016. Eva was born the oldest of four children to Charles and Grace Reed. Eva was born in Williston, ND on June 11, 1929. Eva graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1947. Eva married Keith (Pete)...

Apr 11, 2016

Obituary for Cheryl Jeannine Bulette Cheryl Jeannine Bulette, age 39, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at her home in Elmo. The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements for the family. Read Cheryl Bulette's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Apr 5, 2016

Obituary for Jalyn Dominique Burke Jalyn Dominique Burke was called home on Tuesday, April 5, 2016. This precious little angel was born in Ronan, Montana on February 3, 2016 to the proud parents of Kayleen Mitchell and Francis Burke, Jr. For a tiny gal she sure made a HUGE impression on all of our hearts. From the split second we...

Apr 3, 2016

Obituary for Carl Raymond Livingston Jr. Carl Raymond Livingston Jr., age 50, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016. The Lake Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read Carl Livingston Jr's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.