Obituaries

Brian Daniel Broncheau

Brian Daniel Broncheau

Jul 16, 2023

Brian Daniel Broncheau, age 66, passed away July 16, 2023, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Delmas Judson Hayes

Delmas Judson Hayes

Jul 15, 2023

Delmas Judson Hayes, age 87, passed away July 15, 2023, in Big Arm, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

LaDene Joan Forman Reid

LaDene Joan Forman Reid

Jul 14, 2023

LaDene Joan Forman Reid, age 92, formerly of Polson, Montana, went home to her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2023, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho while living with her daughter Gloria.  She was born on June 23, 1931, in Polson, Montana to Ivan and Vashti Forman.

She was raised on a farm in Valley View along with her four younger...

Roy Allen Shostak

Roy Allen Shostak

Jul 14, 2023

Roy Allen Shostak, age 75, passed away July 14, 2023, at St Joseph Medical in Polson MT.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Molly Ann Sanderson

Molly Ann Sanderson

Jul 11, 2023

Molly Ann Doudna Sanderson passed suddenly and unexpectedly on July 11, 2023, in Polson Montana. She was born in Shelby, Montana, September 23, 1940, to Linus William and Molly Ann (Herman) Doudna.

She grew up in Cut Bank and attended the University of Montana. She served as the Employee Benefits Officer for Bank of Montana System as well as the...

Vern Leroy Clairmont

Vern Leroy Clairmont

Jul 11, 2023

Surrounded by his family on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Vern Leroy Clairmont passed away after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. While he had the strongest of hearts for his family, friends, community, and tribe, he had an even stronger heart which refused to give up in his final hours. He was a kind, generous and loving husband, father, and...

Dureen Dawn Blixt

Dureen Dawn Blixt

Jul 7, 2023

Dureen Dawn Blixt-Leo, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Polson, Montana on July 7, 2023, due to natural causes. She was born on January 9, 1967, in Polson, Montana, to Marjorie Phillips and Jimmy Blixt.

Dureen lived a vibrant life, embracing the beauty of her surroundings and cherishing the simple joys that life had...

Neal Del Barber

Neal Del Barber

Jul 5, 2023

Neal Del Barber, age 63, passed away at the family home in Yellow Bay Montana on July 5, 2023. He was born in Whitefish, Montana to Dale and MaDonna (Stinger) Barber on November 11, 1959.

Growing up in Whitefish he was known affectionately as “Schnarbs”. When he laughed, his eyes would turn to half-moons, and his dimples would highlight his...

Milton L Nickel

Milton L Nickel

Jul 4, 2023

Milton L Nickel, age 86, passed away July 4, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

Funeral services for Milton are pending and will be held at a later date in San Angelo, TX.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

Clarissa Denise Nichols

Clarissa Denise Nichols

Jul 4, 2023

Clarissa Denise Nichols passed away July 4, 2023. Clarissa began her young life on November 21, 1949, on the Colville Indian Reservation in Nespelem, Washington. She started school at the Ursalines in Mission. From there, she bounced around South Dakota where she attended school in Pierre and Flandreau. As the second oldest child out of thirteen, she had to grow...

Ada Delma Kenmir

Ada Delma Kenmir

Jun 30, 2023

Ada Delma "Del" Kenmir, age 86, passed away June 30, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula due to complications from pneumonia. Del was born "Baby" Anderson on May 21, 1937, in Riverside, WA, daughter of the late Buck and Edna Anderson.

Del married Jerry Kenmir on August 8, 1958, and with that union brought four children into her life,...

David John DuBois

David John DuBois

Jun 29, 2023

Devoted and Loving Husband and Father 

David John DuBois, 63 went home to be with his Lord Thursday, June 29, 2023, while at his cabin in Montana. Living his dream life on Flat Head Lake.   

Dave was born September 26, 1959, in Oak Park, IL to Jean and Patricia DuBois. Dave loved the winters in Chicago and was therefore looking forward to retirement life in Montana. 

In...

Marcella Marie Bishop

Marcella Marie Bishop

Jun 23, 2023

Marcella “Marcy” Bishop, age 96, passed away June 23, 2023, at Polson Health and Rehab.

Services will be held in September and will be announced. In lieu of flowers or cards please make a donation in Marcy's name to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Thomas Francis Korleske

Thomas Francis Korleske

Jun 22, 2023

Thomas Francis Korleske, age 84, passed away June 22, 2023, at Pal Memory Care in Ronan, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Michael Ray Crane

Michael Ray Crane

Jun 16, 2023

Michael Ray Crane, age 33, passed away June 16, 2023.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

James Leslie Craig

James Leslie Craig

Jun 14, 2023

James Leslie "Jim" Craig, age 79, passed away June 14, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Janet Charlene Martin

Janet Charlene Martin

Jun 14, 2023

Janet Charlene Martin, age 87, passed away June 14, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Leonard Glee Ridnour

Leonard Glee Ridnour

Jun 14, 2023

Leonard was born on April 15, 1943, in Vancouver, Washington to Woodrow and Bernice Ridnour. Leonard passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on June 14, 2023, at Logan Health in Kalispell, MT. 

Leonard spent the majority of his life in Polson, MT. Most of his time was spent logging with Wild Cat logging. In his free time Leonard enjoyed...

Donald LeRoy Staples

Donald LeRoy Staples

Jun 7, 2023

Donald LeRoy Staples, age 68, passed away June 7, 2023, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Michael Kenneth McCloud

Michael Kenneth McCloud

Jun 7, 2023

Michael Kenneth "Mike" McCloud, age 76, passed away June 7, 2023, at his residence.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 am at Boettcher Park, Polson with full military honors. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

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