Obituaries
Jerry Albert Dauenhauer
Sep 26, 2026
Jerry Albert Dauenhauer, age 83, passed away September 26, 2026, at Lake View Rehab, Bigfork.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Michelle Lee "Mahseelah" LaCounte-Keller
Sep 24, 2026
Michelle Lee “Mahseelah” LaCounte-Keller, 57, of Polson, Montana, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026.
Shelly was born on June 14, 1969, in Ronan, Montana, to Melvin Tommy Mahseelah and Regina Patricia Bryan Lozeau of St. Ignatius, Montana.
She is survived by her two sons, Jordan Pluff and Koshon LaCounte; her granddaughter, Sabrina LaCounte; her brother, Laurence Mahseelah; and her sisters, Char...
Calvert Kamber Heskiel
Sep 23, 2026
Calvert Kamber Heskiel, age 73, passed away September 23, 2026, at St Joseph Medical, Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Ruth Kathleen Gunn
Sep 23, 2026
Ruth Kathleen Gunn, age 75, passed away September 23, 2026, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Anita Elaine Swope
Sep 22, 2026
Anita Dubay Swope, age 93, passed away September 22, 2026, from complications resulting from Alzheimer’s and a broken hip.
Anita was born December 14th, 1933 to Clementine and Edmond Dubay.
Anita was educated in Polson and graduated in 1951. After graduation she moved to Seattle where she worked for an insurance company; while there she married Robert H. Skellenger in 1952. In...
Madeleine Mary O'Halloran
Sep 20, 2026
Madeleine Mary O’Halloran, 98, passed away peacefully in Polson, Montana on September 20, 2026, with family beside her.
Madeleine Harris was born in Great Yarmouth, England in 1928. After her father died when she was 5, Madeleine grew up in the English pub her mother managed. In her idyllic youth by the sea, Madeleine loved, and was loved by, lots of...
Autumn Leigh Bailey
Sep 16, 2026
Autumn Leigh Bailey, 39, of Polson, Montana, passed away on September 16, 2026.
Autumn was born on August 4, 1987, to Jim and Beverly Bailey, the long-awaited and much-loved baby girl who arrived after four sons. With her dark hair, rosy cheeks, and bright blue eyes, Autumn brought a special joy into her family from the very beginning.
Autumn was raised and...
Louise Marie Brown
Sep 15, 2026
Louise Marie Brown, age 84, passed away September 15, 2026, in Riverside, CA.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at Lakeview Cemetery.
Jennifer Rebecca Nugent
Sep 15, 2026
Jennifer Rebecca Nugent, age 54, passed away September 15, 2026, at her home in Polson.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
William "Bill" L Peterson
Sep 13, 2026
William Leon “Bill” Peterson, affectionately known as “Sonny,” was born on September 14, 1939, and passed away on September 13, 2026, one day before his 87th birthday.
The son of Leon and Gail Peterson, Bill was the brother of Kenis Turpin and Dallas Peterson. He is survived by his daughter, Valerie Peterson Orlandini of California; his nephew, Michael Peterson of Polson,...
Lando "Bud" Leroy Bras
Sep 13, 2026
On January 4, 1935, Lando Leroy Bras, better known as “Bud” was born to Charles Orlando and Lucille (Flemming) Bras in Thompson Falls, MT. He joined three older sisters and was followed by two younger brothers. Bud attended school in Thompson Falls, Lonepine and Hot Springs High School.
During the summer of his teenage years, Bud rode his horse into Hot...
Marilyn Frances Woods
Sep 12, 2026
Marilyn Frances Woods, of Ronan, Montana, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2026, with her dear daughter-in-law Heather at her side.
She was born May 23, 1932, in Independence, Missouri. She spent her life as a dedicated mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, a caring nurse, and a steadfast friend. She welcomed neighborhood friends to her generous dinner table and was always able to...
Bonita "Bonnie" Kay Amrine
Sep 12, 2026
Bonnie Kay Amrine, age 79, passed away September 12, 2026, at St. Luke Community Hospital.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Gerald "Jerry" Leonard Newgard
Sep 12, 2026
Gerald L. “Jerry” Newgard passed away from complications of ALS on September 12, 2026, in Polson, Montana.
Jerry was born in a log cabin in Pablo MT, the son of two homesteaders, Leonard Newgard and Solvay Karlsgodt. He earned a business degree from the University of Montana, where he lettered in basketball and was a Golden Gloves boxer. A lifelong patriot,...
Marcia Darlene Cyr
Sep 11, 2026
Marcia Darlene Nearman Cyr, 89, of Big Arm, Montana, passed away peacefully in Polson on September 11, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Marcia was born on November 11, 1936, in Missoula, Montana, to Marcus Nearman and Violet Ferris. She was the oldest of four siblings: Steve Nearman, Helen Green, and Dennis Ferris.
Marcia graduated from Alberton High School in 1956...
Nancy Jean Rayna
Sep 10, 2026
Nancy J. Rayna, 62, of Charlo, MT, passed away at her home on September 10, 2026.
She was born on July 28, 1964, in Yonkers, NY, the daughter of John J. and Ruth J. (Innes) Rayna. Her childhood and early education took place in Enfield, CT, where she graduated from Enrico Fermi High School in 1982. Nancy graduated from Rivier College...
Matthew Konopacki Jr.
Sep 9, 2026
Matthew Konopacki Jr., age 80, passed away September 9, 2026, at his home.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Daniel "Dan" John Sullivan
Sep 8, 2026
Daniel John “Dan” Sullivan was born May 3, 1955, in Butte, Montana, to Dan and Mary (Evankovich) Sullivan. A proud Butte native throughout his life, Dan’s story was shaped by family, friendship, education, athletics, hard work and an enduring curiosity about the world around him.
Dan’s deep devotion to family began with his own. He admired and sought to emulate his...
Lois Elizabeth Shore
Sep 7, 2026
Lois Elizabeth Shore, 97, of Polson, Montana, passed quietly and peacefully at home on the afternoon of September 7, 2026. She was born in Saco, Montana, on January 22, 1929.
Lois is survived by her two children, Kathy Shore, of Polson, Montana, and Harry Shore (and wife Dolores), of Indio, California, along with grandchildren Kari Wise (Husband Jason), Michael Nelson (Wife...
Elinor Fay Collins
Sep 2, 2026
Elinor Fay (Cass) Collins, 94, was born February 12, 1932, in Polson, MT, to Frances and Merritt Cass. She graduated from Polson High School in 1950, and subsequently attended Northern Montana College in Havre, MT, where she met her future husband, George Collins, at her first college dance. After receiving her teaching certificate in 1952, she began her education career...
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