Obituaries

Robert Silver Hanson Jr.

Robert Silver Hanson Jr.

Apr 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts we announce the loss of our husband, father, papa, friend and all-around great guy! Robert Silver Hanson Jr, 84, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2025, in Kalispell, Montana surrounded by his family.

Robert was born in Ronan, Montana to Bob and Mercedes Hanson. He attended schools in Ronan later graduating high school in 1958. He...

John Peter Freemole

John Peter Freemole

Apr 8, 2025

John Peter Freemole, age 74, passed away April 8, 2025, at his residence.

Services are pending and will be announced.

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

Loren Rodney Crane

Loren Rodney Crane

Apr 6, 2025

Loren Rodney Crane, age 62, passed away April 6, 2025, at his residence.

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

Susan Marie Howlett

Susan Marie Howlett

Apr 6, 2025

Susan Marie Howlett, age 69, a real-life shining star, with a heart as big as the ocean & enough love for everyone, has finished her grand adventure of this life. Firm in her faith, and happy with a life well lived. She passed away April 6, 2025, at home with her children by her side, after a hard-fought battle with...

William Clyde Fraley

William Clyde Fraley

Apr 1, 2025

William Clyde "Bill" Fraley, age 69, passed away April 1, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.

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

Patricia Ann Salomon

Patricia Ann Salomon

Apr 1, 2025

Patricia Ann (Greene) Salomon, 95, passed away on April 1st, 2025, in Polson, Montana surrounded by family and friends.

Patricia was born on March 30th, 1930, in Butte, Montana to Tom and Nan Ruth Greene. She was raised in Whitehall where her parents, Tom and Nan Ruth, ran the local grocery store.

After high school, Pat attended college prior to moving to...

Sherree Lynn Duncan

Sherree Lynn Duncan

Mar 30, 2025

Sherree Lynn Duncan, age 70, passed away March 30, 2025, at her residence.

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

Doreen Margaret Trusler

Doreen Margaret Trusler

Mar 26, 2025

Doreen Margaret Trusler passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of March 26, 2025, in Ronan, Montana. She was born June 24, 1928, on the prairies of Saskatchewan to Edgar and Pearl Ament along with her twin sister, Doreen and Dorothy joined older brother Lloyd. The twins formed a close, strong, life-long bond. Best friends, confidants, and travel partners;...

Bessie Mae Ferrel

Bessie Mae Ferrel

Mar 24, 2025

Bessie Mae Ferrel, age 92, passed away March 24, 2025, at Kalispell Rehab and Nursing. 

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

Judith Ann Giles

Judith Ann Giles

Mar 23, 2025

Judith Ann Giles, age 82, passed away March 23, 2025, at her residence.

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

Dorris May Novak

Dorris May Novak

Mar 22, 2025

Dorris May Novak, age 93, passed away March 22, 2025, at Hot Springs Health and Rehab.

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

Emma Lou Roberts

Emma Lou Roberts

Mar 17, 2025

Emma L. (Evans) Roberts went home to heaven peacefully on March 17, 2025. Emma was born on August 6, 1925, at home on the family dairy farm, the eighth child of eleven born to homesteaders Jesse R. and Lila B. (Clem) Evans of Charlo, Montana. They all had jobs to do from young ages to help with farm chores and...

Bessie Nona Argo

Bessie Nona Argo

Mar 13, 2025

Bessie Nona Argo, of Ronan, MT passed away March 13th, 2025, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. Bessie was born on October 26th, 1936, as the only child to Allen and Ireva (Root) Voorhies, and grew up in Niarada, MT where her parents ranched and ran a general store and Post Office. She attended school in Lonepine and graduated...

Michael Arthur Johnson

Michael Arthur Johnson

Mar 11, 2025

Michael A. "Mike" Johnson, age 62, passed away March 11, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.

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

Donald Louis Garcia

Donald Louis Garcia

Mar 11, 2025

Donald Louis Garcia, age 89, passed away March 11, 2025, at his home. Donald was born in the family cabin east of Pablo at the base of the Mission Mountains on September 17, 1935, to Trinidad and Annie (Courville) Garcia.

Don married Evelena Gilson in 1954. They had five sons together, Donald Joseph, David Louis, Terry Trinidad, Tracy Harlan, and Christopher...

Daniel John Heppner

Daniel John Heppner

Mar 10, 2025

Dan Heppner lived life on his own terms. He was somewhat stubborn and opinionated, and nobody told him how to live his life. He always said," I say it like it is" and he was always right because he graduated from "UPS (University of Pablo State from the eighth grade)." His favorite saying, (there were many of them), was "Do...

Brigida Patricia Martinez

Brigida Patricia Martinez

Mar 9, 2025

Brigida Patricia Martinez, age 69, passed away March 9, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.

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

Douglas J. Wold

Douglas J. Wold

Mar 8, 2025

Douglas Jerome Wold, 85, of Polson, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on March 8, 2025, at his home on Flathead Lake. He was born in Billings on September 16, 1939, to Oliver and “Edde” (Weir) Wold. Doug lived life to the fullest in his 31,220 profound and remarkable days, making a difference in the lives of many as an...

James Thomas Thaden

James Thomas Thaden

Mar 8, 2025

James Thomas "Jim" Thaden, age 72, passed away March 8, 2025, at his residence.

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

Sotero Muniz Jr.

Sotero Muniz Jr.

Mar 3, 2025

Sotero Muniz, Jr., age 92, passed away March 3, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical, Polson.

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

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