Obituaries

Ann Taylor Vert

Ann Taylor Vert

Feb 17, 2015

Obituary for Ann Taylor Vert Ann (Taylor) Vert passed away peacefully at home Feb 17, 2015 at age 77, surrounding by her loving family. She was born in Gaffney, SC on February 11, 1938 to George Morris and Mary Lou Taylor. Met Jim Vert in Tacoma, WA and they married Sept 2, 1960. Moving to Polson, MT in 1963, where...

Charles Henry "Chuck" Smith

Charles Henry "Chuck" Smith

Feb 16, 2015

Obituary for Charles Henry "Chuck" Smith Charles H. Smith, age 77 passed away at his home in Ronan with his wife by his side on Monday, February 16th. The Lake Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements. Read Charles "Chuck" Smith's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Laurie Jean Hahn

Laurie Jean Hahn

Feb 16, 2015

Obituary for Laurie Jean Hahn Laurie J. Hahn, age 78, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, MT. The Lake Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read Laurie Hahn's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Sadie May Saloway

Sadie May Saloway

Feb 12, 2015

Obituary for Sadie May Saloway Sadie May Saloway, 73, of Elmo, MT. passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital of natural causes. Sadie was born on March 20, 1941 in Flagestone, North America to Douglas Phillips Sr. and Mary Gravelle. Sadie was a tribal member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. She worked to preserve...

Jim Roger Kittle

Jim Roger Kittle

Feb 12, 2015

Obituary for Jim Roger Kittle Jim Roger Kittle passed away of pulmonary fibrosis at his home in Polson, Montana, on February 12, 2015. Born on October 11, 1946, in Celina, Ohio, he was the second child of Royce and Ruth Kittle and grew up in both Ohio and Texas. He started school at John Brown University but left and enlisted...

Sidney James Tietema

Sidney James Tietema

Feb 9, 2015

Sidney James Tietema was born May 14, 1924, to John Henry and Rose Daisy Tietema in Havre, MT. Sidney passed away Feb. 9, 2015, in Polson, MT. at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his wife Carol and brothers Jack, George, and sister Florence.Sid has two children, Lynn Van Nice of Helena, Mt and Jim Tietema...

Phyllis Mildred Morigeau Piper

Phyllis Mildred Morigeau Piper

Feb 8, 2015

Obituary for Phyllis Mildred Morigeau Piper Phyllis Morigeau Piper, age 95, passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at Polson Health and Polson Health & Rehab. She was born on March 10, 1919 in Wolf Point, MT. As an infant her parents and her maternal grandmother had her baptized in the Presbyterian Church. Six months later her paternal grandmother insisted...

Christopher Cirilo Ramirez

Christopher Cirilo Ramirez

Feb 6, 2015

Obituary for Christopher Cirilo Ramirez Christopher C. Ramirez, age 59, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015 at his home in Polson. The Lake Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read Christopher Ramirez's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Charles Joseph "Chuck" Rhine

Charles Joseph "Chuck" Rhine

Feb 6, 2015

Obituary for Charles Joseph "Chuck" Rhine Charles (Chuck) Joseph Rhine, 78, of Polson, Mt. passed away in his home on February 6, 2015. Chuck was born on January 23, 1937 to LeRoy and Lucile Rhine. Chuck attended school in Spokane, Wash. with his sister Mercedes and brother Don. As a young man he enlisted in the Army and proudly served...

Krystle Marie Gilchrist

Krystle Marie Gilchrist

Jan 25, 2015

Obituary for Krystle Marie Gilchrist On Sunday January 25, 2015 our beloved Krystle Marie Gilchrist "Bunky", joined our Heavenly Father. She was 28 years old. She is survived by her parents Klaus and Jacque Gilchrist of Polson and her son Fox Johnson of Whitefish as well as numerous other family members and loved ones. Krystle graduated from Polson High School...

Albert Raymond "Bert" Poloson

Albert Raymond "Bert" Poloson

Jan 25, 2015

Obituary for Albert Raymond "Bert" Poloson Albert "Bert" Raymond Poloson, age 87, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan. Bert is survived by his wife Grace Poloson, sister Fay Haynes, son Russell Poloson and his wife Kimberly; daughter Jeannie Bronec and husband Chuck; daughter Susan Krauss and husband Roger; daughter Verna Ivory and husband Gary;...

Clifton C. Looney

Clifton C. Looney

Jan 21, 2015

Obituary for Clifton C. Looney Clifton Cleo Looney, long-time resident of Polson, Lake County, Montana, passed away January 21, 2015, after a recent illness. He will be buried at New Home Church cemetery, Gatewood, Ripley County, Missouri. Cleo, as he was known to family and friends back home, was born 10 October 1926 in the rural community of Baker Den,...

Colin Kirk Torgenrud

Colin Kirk Torgenrud

Jan 20, 2015

Obituary for Colin Kirk Torgenrud Colin (Papa) Kirk Torgenrud, 55 of Polson, went to meet his Heavenly Father Jan. 20, 2015. Papa was born July 4th 1959 to Donald and Celia Torgenrud in Great Falls, Montana. He moved to Polson on the east-shore of Flathead Lake at the age of 3, where he grew up working the orchard. He graduated...

Edmond Lester Dupuis

Edmond Lester Dupuis

Jan 17, 2015

Obituary for Edmond Lester Dupuis Edmond Lester Dupuis passed away peacefully at his home in Apache Junction, Arizona on January 17, 2015 while surrounded by people who loved him. He was born on July 19, 1918 on the south shore of Flathead Lake to Edwin and Claira Dupuis. His brother, Lyle preceded him in death, while his sister Liberty Bauer...

William Gerald Stoner Sr.

William Gerald Stoner Sr.

Jan 16, 2015

Obituary for William Gerald Stoner Sr. William G. Stoner, age 94, of Polson, passed away at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula on Friday, January 16, 2015. Cremation is taking place under the care of The Lake Funeral Home & Crematory (formerly Grogan Funeral Home). A full obituary to follow at a later date Read William Stoner Sr.'s Obituary and Guestbook...

Robert Farnsworth

Robert Farnsworth

Jan 16, 2015

Obituary for Robert Farnsworth Robert Farnsworth, age 56, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2015 at Polson Health and Rehab Center in Polson. Memorial services for Robert will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. (Formerly Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory). Read Robert Farnsworth's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Christopher Allen Johnston

Christopher Allen Johnston

Jan 12, 2015

Obituary for Christopher Allen Johnston Christopher A. Johnston, age 39, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at his home in Polson. The Lake Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read Christopher Johnston's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Dewitt H. Coe Jr.

Dewitt H. Coe Jr.

Jan 11, 2015

Obituary for Dewitt H. Coe Jr. Dewitt H. Coe Jr., age 72, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015 at St. Joseph Medical. Services for Dewitt are pending. Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. (Formerly Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory). Read Dewitt Coe Jr.'s Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

David John Randall

David John Randall

Jan 9, 2015

Obituary for David John Randall David John Randall, age 70, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Memorial services for David will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. (Formerly Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory). Read David Randall's Obituary and Guestbook on...

Shannie Byron AnnLee Sanchez

Shannie Byron AnnLee Sanchez

Jan 9, 2015

Obituary for Shannie Byron AnnLee Sanchez Shannie Byron AnnLee Sanchez, newborn baby of Stacey Walter and Joseph Sanchez, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015 at Community Hospital in Missoula. A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 15, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula. The Lake Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read...