Obituaries

Thomas Glenn Brown

Thomas Glenn Brown

Dec 1, 2023

Thomas “Tex” Brown, 81 of Polson passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at his home. He was born June 30, 1942, in Stephenville, TX to Glenn “Doc” & Edith “Lou” Brown.

“Tommy” spent his first 12 years in Texas where he excelled in sports, friendships & helping on the family farm. In 1954 the family moved to Polson and...

Donna Marie Weaver

Donna Marie Weaver

Dec 1, 2023

Donna Marie Bramsen Weaver was born on December 30, 1948, to Arne and Marie in Missoula, Montana. She joined her sister, Carol, who was a year older. Our beloved wife, mom, grandma passed away on December 1, 2023, at 74 years old at her home in Polson after a brief battle with lung cancer. Donna was known for her beautiful...

Clarence Joseph Brazil

Clarence Joseph Brazil

Nov 29, 2023

Clarence Joseph Brazil, age 98, passed away November 29, 2023, at Polson Health and Rehab.

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

Michael Robert Hughley

Michael Robert Hughley

Nov 28, 2023

Michael Robert Hughley, age 72, passed away November 28, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical.

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

Judy Ruth Sanders

Judy Ruth Sanders

Nov 26, 2023

Judy R. Sanders, 79, of Missoula and Polson passed away due to COPD complications November 26, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Hospital with her daughter Julyn and friend Tola by her side.

Judy was born September 27, 1944, to Pete and Thelma Holder in Duncan, OK. She was an outgoing child full of spunk and life. She had stories of...

Durwin Williams Many Heads

Durwin Williams Many Heads

Nov 24, 2023

Durwin Williams Many Heads, age 54, passed away November 24, 2023.

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

Kathlynn Talomoto Ape

Kathlynn Talomoto Ape

Nov 22, 2023

Kathlynn Talomoto Julie Ape, precious daughter and sister to the Tuasivi family, loving mother to her one and only princess Primrose Ape, and adoring wife to husband Peniamina Ape passed away November 22nd, 2023, two days after her 30th birthday.

Julie was born in the Pacific Islands of American Samoa in 1993 and grew up surrounded by her large...

Stephanie Rose Gravelle Wise Spirit

Stephanie Rose Gravelle Wise Spirit

Nov 22, 2023

Stephanie Rose Gravelle was born in Polson, MT, on June 20, 1986, to Annette Tenas and Victor Gravelle. She spent her childhood in and around Elmo, playing outdoors with her many cousins and friends.  Her favorite sport was kickball.  She always loved riding in the woods with her Grandpa Nick and Aunty / Grandma Bean.  Family, the outdoors, and anything...

Terri Leeanne Herreid

Terri Leeanne Herreid

Nov 21, 2023

Terri Leeanne Herreid, age 67, passed away November 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical in Polson.

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

Gilbert Gary Wilde

Gilbert Gary Wilde

Nov 21, 2023

Gilbert Gary Wilde, age 92, passed away November 21, 2023, at Polson Health and Rehab.

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

Raymond Andrew Kaplan

Raymond Andrew Kaplan

Nov 19, 2023

Raymond Andrew Kaplan, age 71, passed away November 19, 2023, at his residence.

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

Duane Harold Snyder

Duane Harold Snyder

Nov 18, 2023

Duane Snyder, a 25-year veteran of United States Marine Corp and longtime resident of Polson, MT, passed away on November 18, 2023, surrounded by family and friends. Duane, as he was known to many in the area, was born June 6, 1952, to Wayne and Melva Snyder and attended Ronan High School before enlisting in the USMC. As a Chief...

Kathleen Washington

Kathleen Washington

Nov 16, 2023

Kathleen Washington, age 77, of Ronan, MT, passed away on November 16, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital after a car accident on November 12, 2023.

Kathleen was born on October 22, 1946, the first of three children, in Hollywood, CA to Steven E. Washington and Helen Warren. She graduated from East Bakersfield High School. She earned degrees in interior decoration...

Linda Darlene Prickett

Linda Darlene Prickett

Nov 16, 2023

Linda Darlene Prickett Atwood, age 68, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Community Medical Center in Missoula, Montana, of natural causes. Linda was born on July 4, 1955, in Los Angeles, CA the daughter of Miles Comstock and Gladys Irene (Worral) Grandmaison.

Throughout her life, Linda brightened the lives of those whom she...

Simona Estera Halip Witter

Simona Estera Halip Witter

Nov 16, 2023

Simona Estera Halip Witter, age 43, passed away November 16, 2023, at her residence.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 11:00 am at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church.

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

Carl Steven Gilbertson

Carl Steven Gilbertson

Nov 15, 2023

Carl Steven Gilbertson, 72, of Polson, MT passed from this life on November 15, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.  He was born in a Navy hospital in San Diego, CA in 1951 to Warren and Conchita Gilbertson.

Carl was raised on family farms in Virginia with his four siblings. As part of the farm life, he was...

Jacqueline Fay Sohm

Jacqueline Fay Sohm

Nov 15, 2023

Jacqueline Fay Sohm, age 87, passed away November 15, 2023, at Renaissance Senior Care in Kalispell, MT.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 11:00 am at Lakeview Cemetery.

Donna Marie Zielke

Donna Marie Zielke

Nov 11, 2023

Donna Marie Zielke, age 84, passed away November 11, 2023, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 1:00 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Polson, MT.

Richard John Christopher

Richard John Christopher

Nov 11, 2023

Richard John “Dick” Christopher passed away November 11, 2023, a Saturday evening, in the caring embrace of his family and compassionate administrations of St. Joseph Hospital’s medical team.  He is survived by his children, their loving spouses, and a growing legacy of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Dick was born in Great Falls in 1936, stories involving twin best friends Larry and...

Bruce Leslie Thomas

Bruce Leslie Thomas

Nov 8, 2023

Bruce Leslie Thomas, 77, of Polson passed away on November 8, 2023, at Logan Hospital in Kalispell. He was born on September 25, 1946, in Kalispell to Leslie and Una Thomas. As a young boy he lived in his mother’s old family home in Rollins before his family moved to Polson in 1954. He attended school in Polson and was...

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