Obituaries
Dolores Durand
Jul 24, 2014
Obituary for Dolores Durand Dolores Durand (Templer), 85, of Polson, passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014 of natural causes. She was born on April 29, 1929 in Buffalo, Wyoming to Leon and Catherine Durand. As a young girl her family moved to Manhattan, Montana. She graduated from Manhattan High School and went on to get her Bachelor's degree in...
Marvin Dennis Bourdon
Jul 24, 2014
Obituary for Marvin Dennis Bourdon Marvin Dennis Bourdon, age 64, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. Services will be announced. Read Marvin Bourdon's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Alan Leland Fillman
Jul 21, 2014
Obituary for Alan Leland Fillman Alan "Big Al" Fillman, age 70, passed away on Monday, July 21, 2014 at his residence in Big Arm, Montana. He was born on June 27, 1944 in San Francisco, California, the son of Frank and Ruth (Findlay) Fillman. He attended schools in San Francisco and graduated from Tamalpais High School in Mill Valley, California...
Robert William McDonald, "Rob" MD
Jul 19, 2014
Obituary for Robert William McDonald, "Rob" MD Robert William (Rob) McDonald, M. D. was born March 8, 1968, in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. In late May, 1968, Robert was adopted by William T. (Bill) and Esther Louise (Pink) McDonald of Wayland, Massachusetts. In early August 1968 the McDonald family moved from Massachusetts to Dana Point, Orange County, California. Robert grew up...
James Ellihu Marsh
Jul 16, 2014
Obituary for James Ellihu Marsh James Ellihu Marsh, age 69, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at his home in Polson. Grogan Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read James Marsh's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
John Edward Owens
Jul 13, 2014
Obituary for John Edward Owens John Edward Owens, age 96, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014 at The Retreat in Polson. Grogan Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read John Owens's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Sophie V. McCoy
Jul 12, 2014
Obituary for Sophie V. McCoy Sophie Victoria McCoy, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, July 12, 2014 in Lonepine, MT. She was the first child born to Joseph Albert and Anna Sophie Simla on July 21, 1931 in Coleman, Alberta. Sophie was a first generation Canadian; speaking only Polish until entering the first grade where she...
Kathleen M. McClure
Jul 11, 2014
Obituary for Kathleen M. McClure Kathleen Marie McClure, 55, of Pablo passed away in Deer Lodge, Montana Rest Home after an extended illness. Kathy, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, was born on April 22, 1959 in Montebello, CA, to Rachel Arlee Bowers (Pablo) and Larry Eugene McClure (Arlee). Kathy attended Villa Ursulines and Mission elementary schools....
Elva Genieve Gessaman
Jul 8, 2014
Obituary for Elva Genieve Gessaman Elva G. (Whitehorn) Gessaman, 88, passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at her home at Buffalo Hill Terrace in Kalispell, MT. She was born March 27, 1926 to Chester Arthur Whitehorn and Georgia Fern (Hathaway) Whitehorn , at the family farm north of Great Falls, MT. She grew up on that farm, which her parents...
Layton L. Rushing-Hallmark
Jul 2, 2014
Obituary for Layton L. Rushing-Hallmark Talia D. Rushing & her son Layton Rushing–Hallmark, ages 22 and 2, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident in Idaho. Funeral services for Talia and Layton will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the New Life Christian Center, 1414 2nd Street in...
Talia D. Rushing
Jul 2, 2014
Obituary for Talia D. Rushing Talia D. Rushing & her son Layton Rushing–Hallmark, ages 22 and 2, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 as a result of an automobile accident in Idaho. Funeral services for Talia and Layton will be held on Tuesday, July 15, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. at the New Life Christian Center, 1414 2nd Street in...
Angelique Monet Violette
Jul 1, 2014
Obituary for Angelique Monet Violette Angelique Monet Violette, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 at her residence in Polson. She was born on January 4, 1941 at Hillsboro, Illinois the daughter of Edgar James and Mary Ursula (McWilliams) Gates. She was a longtime member of the Monacato Club and the American Iris Society. She was preceded in...
John Andrew Wigen Jr.
Jun 29, 2014
Obituary for John Andrew Wigen Jr. With family by his side, John Wigen, age 78, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, June 29, 2014, from an extended illness. John was born in Helena to Georgene and John Wigen on March 3, 1936, and spent his childhood at the family homestead in Polson. He then attended schools in Drummond, graduating from Drummond...
Gail Yvonne Johnsrud
Jun 28, 2014
Obituary for Gail Yvonne Johnsrud Gail Y. Johnsrud, 77, of Kalispell, passed away of cancer, Saturday, June 28th, 2014 surrounded by her loving family in Missoula. Gail was born on April 2nd, 1937 in International Falls, Minnesota. Her family moved to Whitefish, Montana in 1950. She attended Whitefish High School and graduated in 1955. She married Jack Frazier on December...
Fredric Harry Chase
Jun 27, 2014
Obituary for Fredric Harry Chase Fredric H. Chase, 74 of Polson, MT and formerly of Bakersfield, CA passed away on June 27th 2014 after a courageous battle with cancer. Fred was born on May 23 1940 in Bakersfield, CA to Herbert Chase and Vee Chase-Lanquist. He graduated from High School in 1958 where he played football and was on the...
Jackie Lynn Baldry
Jun 25, 2014
Obituary for Jackie Lynn Baldry Jackie Lynn Baldry, age 58, passed away June 25, 2013 at her home in Polson. Grogan Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read Jackie Baldry's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Theresa Marion Rempp
Jun 25, 2014
Obituary for Theresa Marion Rempp Theresa Marion Rempp, age 88, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2014 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan. Grogan Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read Theresa Rempp's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.
Robert Lee "Bob" Richardson
Jun 24, 2014
Obituary for Robert Lee "Bob" Richardson Robert "Bob" Lee Richardson, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. He was born on January 26, 1940 in Missoula the son of Thomas L. and Kate (Meese) Richardson. He was united in marriage to Sharon Hayes in 1987. He was active in the Spark...
Myrtle Edith Patterson
Jun 24, 2014
Obituary for Myrtle Edith Patterson RONAN – Myrtle Edith "Toots" Hunter Patterson, 98, beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan of natural causes. The youngest of seven children, she was born to Scottish immigrants John D. and Mary Matheson Hunter in Peabody Township, near Souris, North Dakota, on...
Anthony E. Namen
Jun 21, 2014
Obituary for Anthony E. Namen Anthony E. Namen, age 70 of Kalispell, passed away on June 21, 2014 after a lengthy battle with Multiple Myeloma. Tony joined his big brother Jim in the Anthony and Kathryn Namen household on August 3, 1943. "Uncle Tone" attended and graduated from Flathead High School and Montana State University. Tony proudly served his country...