Obituaries
George Robert "Bob" Gould
Aug 7, 2015
Obituary for George Robert "Bob" Gould George Robert Gould, aka "Lightning", age 81, of Polson, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. He was born on June 28, 1934 to John Robert "Bob" and Mary Gould. He had a brother Arthur and a sister Sara. They grew up in Valley View on the farm,...
Franklyn William Riggs II
Aug 4, 2015
Obituary for Franklyn William Riggs II Franklyn William Riggs II, age 68, passed away at his home in Polson, MT. The Lake Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read Franklyn Riggs, II's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Ranald Luke McDonald
Jul 26, 2015
Obituary for Ranald Luke McDonald Ranald Luke McDonald, age 48, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He was born on August 21, 1966 in Ronan, Mt the son of Thomas Ranald and Ann May (Christman) McDonald. He was raised on the family ranch in Niarada and attended schools in...
Lyle Gene Bowerman
Jul 26, 2015
Obituary for Lyle Gene Bowerman Lyle Gene Bowerman, 80 years old, of Polson, passed away on July 26, 2015. Lyle was born in Hot Springs, MT. on March 9, 1935 to Walter and Sylvia (Baxter) Bowerman. He was raised in Hot Springs and lived there until graduating from high school in 1954. He then joined the Navy and was stationed...
Amilou Betty Kis
Jul 21, 2015
Obituary for Amilou Betty Kis Amilou Betty Kis, age 85, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 27, 2015 at 12:00 pm at Lakeview Cemetery. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association. The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Read Amilou Kis's...
Joseph Stanley Sansone
Jul 20, 2015
Obituary for Joseph Stanley Sansone Colonel Joseph "Joe" Sansone died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 20, 2015 in Polson, Montana at the age of 74. Joe is survived by his wife Sharon Sansone, 2 children, Joe and Robert Sansone, 6 grandchildren Jackson, Gwendolyn, Weston, Ashley, Sage and Finley. His brother's Sam and Jim Sansone. He...
John E. Malletta
Jul 20, 2015
On July 20, 2015, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer, John E. Malletta peacefully passed away at his home on Flathead Lake in Polson, Montana while surrounded by his loving family. John was 74 years old. Born on September 12, 1940 in Shelby, MT to John F. and Shirley L. Malletta, he was the older of two sons. He...
Thomas Martin Ask
Jul 18, 2015
Obituary for Thomas Martin Ask Thomas Martin Ask was born July 19, 1925, in Forsyth, Montana and died July 18, 2015 in Polson, just short of his 90th birthday. He was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, and from a very early age, helped his father with cattle and farm chores. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in...
Frederick Barclay "Fred" Gray
Jul 15, 2015
Obituary for Frederick Barclay "Fred" Gray Frederick Barclay Gray, 67, of Polson, MT and Mesa, AZ passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, at his son's home. He was born October 3, 1947, in Marlborough, MA, to Charles and Carolyn Gray, and spent his childhood on Stow, MA. After high school graduation he attended Nichols College for two years and...
Virginia Bird "Ginny" MacDonald
Jul 15, 2015
Obituary for Virginia Bird "Ginny" MacDonald Virginia Bird "Ginny" MacDonald, age 92, passed away at home in Polson, Montana on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. She was born on June 21, 1923 in Butte, MT to Francis "Frank" W. and Zoe (Duncan) Bird. She had five siblings, Kathleen (Kay) Bird Parkin, Frank (Bud) Bird, Robert, Thomas and Philip. She graduated from...
Dolores Myrtle Clatterbuck
Jul 14, 2015
Obituary for Dolores Myrtle Clatterbuck Dolores "Dode" Clatterbuck, 87 years old, passed away July 14, 2015 at The Retreat in Polson, MT. Dode was born April 5th, 1928 to Willie and Myrtle Johnson. She graduated from high school and went to work in the shipyards as a welder for the World War II effort. When the war was over she...
Gerald Lee "Jerry" Sampson
Jul 10, 2015
Obituary for Gerald Lee "Jerry" Sampson Jerry L. Sampson was born on October 14, 1929 to Sam and Esther Sampson in Long Beach, California and passed away on July 10, 2015 at the age of 85 in Polson, Montana with his son and daughter at his side. Jerry married the love of his life Ruby in 1950. Together they had...
Patricia Jean Rollins
Jul 8, 2015
Obituary for Patricia Jean Rollins Patricia Jean Rollins, age 78, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at her home in Polson. The arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. Read Patricia Rollins's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Robert William Klawitter
Jul 6, 2015
Obituary for Robert William Klawitter Robert William Klawitter, age 76, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at St. Joseph Medical. The Lake Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family. Read Robert Klawitter's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
William Donald Martell
Jul 6, 2015
Obituary for William Donald Martell William Donald Martell, age 83, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015 at his home in Polson. The Lake Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family. Read William Martell's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Carole Mercer
Jul 6, 2015
Obituary for Carole Mercer On Monday, July 6, 2015 Carole Randall Mercer, passed away in the comfort of her home with loved ones near and her Chihuahuas vigilantly by her side. Carole was born in Washington, D.C. on July 14, 1953. Soon after, the Randall family found themselves taking up residence in Hayward, California. This was a place dear to...
Elizabeth M. Madplume
Jul 5, 2015
Obituary for Elizabeth M. Madplume Elizabeth Marie MadPlume, age 71, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. She was born on November 4, 1943 in Browning, Montana the daughter of Francis X. Bull Calf and Mary Yellow Wolf. She graduated from high school and finished cosmetology school and also received a degree from Salish...
Coral Dotson
Jul 3, 2015
Obituary for Coral Dotson Coral Dotson passed away Friday, July 3, 2015 at her home in Proctor, MT. The Lake Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family. Read Coral Dotson's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Aunika Katelyn Corrigan
Jun 24, 2015
Obituary for Aunika Katelyn Corrigan On Wednesday, June 24, 2015, our Rosebud rode into the sunset on her horse Sophie. Aunika Katelyn Corrigan was born in Missoula on Sept. 29, 1998, to Bryan Corrigan and Tawny Olsen. She was a happy, chubby little girl who grew into a beautiful young woman with an amazing smile who would have made a...
Kathleen Ann Larson
Jun 23, 2015
Obituary for Kathleen Ann Larson Kathleen Larson, age 88 of Greeley, Colorado passed away in Kalispell, Montana on June 23, 2015. Kathleen was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 2, 1926 to Kathryn and Cornelius Ward. She attended high school in Philadelphia and graduated from Pennsylvania hospital school of nursing. Kathleen worked as a nurse for many years and then...