Obituaries

J. Hilbert "Hib" Hanson

J. Hilbert "Hib" Hanson

Dec 20, 2011

Obituary for J. Hilbert "Hib" Hanson J. Hilbert (Hib) Hanson died in Lacey, Washington on December 20, 2011 at the age of 94. He was born in Polson on May 27, 1917, the son of Hilbert S. and Inez S. Hanson. Hib's father and J. A. Johnson founded the Security State Bank in Polson in 1910. Hib graduated from Polson...

Marjorie Ann Jones

Marjorie Ann Jones

Dec 11, 2011

Obituary for Marjorie Ann Jones Marjorie Ann Jones passed away on Sunday December 11, 2011, surrounded by her daughters at St. Luke's Hospital in Ronan. Her health had recently failed and eventually she succumbed to congestive heart failure. Marjorie, and her twin sister, Myrtle, were born in St. Ignatius Montana on March 15, 1933. She was one of 14 children...

Merle Jo Murray

Merle Jo Murray

Dec 8, 2011

Obituary for Merle Jo Murray After many months of illness, Merle Jo Murray, 90, of Polson, MT, died very peacefully in her home, early on the morning of December 8, 2011. During her final days, Merle Jo's humor and sharp wit were truly remarkable as she made her final connections with members of her large, loving and beloved family. Merle...

Kyle Matthew Thomas

Kyle Matthew Thomas

Dec 6, 2011

Obituary for Kyle Matthew Thomas Kyle M. Thomas, 47, of Whitefish, MT, passed away on December 6, 2011 from complications of a stroke at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, MT. Kyle was born on February 6, 1964 in Ponca City, OK and lived in Shidler, OK with his parents and older brother. The family was transferred to Cut Bank,...

David William Burgan MD

David William Burgan MD

Dec 4, 2011

Obituary for David William Burgan MD DAVID W. BURGAN, MD, 75, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and their three daughters in Polson, MT, on Sunday, December 4th, 2011. He died of complications from Pick's Disease - a rare & very aggressive form of frontotemporal dementia. David was born on April 28, 1936, to Oliver Wendell Burgan...

Stephen R. Shaw

Stephen R. Shaw

Nov 27, 2011

Obituary for Stephen R. Shaw Stephen Ray Shaw, 61, of Ronan, MT, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at St. Luke's Community Hospital in Ronan. Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting with arrangements. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read Stephen Shaw's Obituary and Guestbook.

William Phillips

William Phillips

Nov 23, 2011

Obituary for William Edward "Bill" Phillips William Edward "Bill" Phillips, age 83, of Pablo, MT and formerly of Perma, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 surrounded by family and friends at his home. Bill was the son of William Louis 'Shorty' and Pearl Phillips of Sloan, MT. As he grew up, Bill became the horse whisperer of ranching. He...

William Russell Bradley

William Russell Bradley

Nov 21, 2011

Obituary for William Russell Bradley William 'Bill' Russell Bradley, 63, of Ronan, MT, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at the St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan. Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting with arrangements. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read William Bradley's Obituary and Guestbook.

Joseph "Sonny" Arlee

Joseph "Sonny" Arlee

Nov 17, 2011

Obituary for Joseph "Sonny" Arlee Joseph 'Sonny' Arlee, Jr., 72, of St. Ignatius, MT passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan. Sonny was born on Dec. 28, 1938 in St. Ignatius, MT to Frances Marie (Matt) & Joseph Arlee, Sr. He grew up and attended schools in St. Ignatius, MT. & attended...

Louis A. Largent

Louis A. Largent

Nov 16, 2011

Louis A. Largent, 85, of Ronan, MT, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at the St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan. Louis was born on January 16, 1926, in Moiese, MT, a son of the late Roy and Marguerite Burrell Largent. The family farmed in Moiese and Louis had fond memories of his old Pinto saddle horse, 'Captain'....

Merrie Jean Prewett

Merrie Jean Prewett

Nov 13, 2011

Obituary for Merrie Jean Prewett Merrie Holley Prewett, of Arlee, MT, died from cancer on November 13, 2011. She was taken into the arms of the Savior she loved and served for forty years. Merrie was born December 31, 1952 in Memphis, TN to Grace and Kelsie Holley. Merrie married Kenny Prewett and together they had four children. They made...

James Robert "Jim" Arndt

James Robert "Jim" Arndt

Nov 13, 2011

Obituary for James Robert "Jim" Arndt James 'Jim' Robert Arndt, age 72, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 at his home in Polson, MT of natural causes. Jim was born Feb. 17, 1939 in Malta, MT, oldest of three children to Robert and Edith (Johnson) Arndt. He was educated at the Genevieve School, Snake Creek School and Glasgow High School....

Margaret Woyden

Margaret Woyden

Nov 10, 2011

Obituary for Margaret Woyden Margaret Irene Woyden, 88, of Ronan, Mt. passed away at her home in Ronan on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. Margaret was born on Jan. 15, 1923 in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania and grew up and attended school at St. Augustine's School. Margaret moved to Maryland and worked at the Triumph Explosive Factory during WWII making ammunition for the...

Victor Lefthand

Victor Lefthand

Nov 3, 2011

Obituary for Victor Lefthand Victor Lefthand, 80, of Elmo, MT, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at his home in Elmo. Victor was born on April 26, 1931 in Nirada, MT, a son of the late Basil Lefthand, Sr., and Coomsah Morigeau. He attended school at the Ursuline Academy in St. Ignatius. He later went on to join the...

John Robert Grinde

John Robert Grinde

Nov 2, 2011

Obituary for John Robert Grinde John Robert 'Bob' Grinde, 89, of Polson, MT passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at his home surrounded by family. Bob was born on July 24, 1922 in Roy, MT a son of Severin and Anna Olnes Grinde. The family lived in Roy until 1935 and then moved to Polson. Bob graduated from Polson...

Christina Lynn McClure Sorrell

Christina Lynn McClure Sorrell

Nov 2, 2011

Obituary for Christina Lynn McClure Sorrell Christina Lynn McClure Sorrell, 49, of Pablo, MT passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Christina was born on April 8, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA, a daughter of Larry E. McClure and Rachel Arlee. She attended local schools in St. Ignatius and Ronan and later...

William E. "Bill" Phillips

William E. "Bill" Phillips

Oct 29, 2011

Obituary for William E. "Bill" Phillips Bill Phillips lost his courageous battle against advanced pancreatic cancer on Saturday, October 29, 2011. He passed away at home overlooking beautiful Flathead Lake in Polson, MT. He was born on May 26, 1942, in Missoula, Mt to Emery and Clayetta Phillips. Bill was a loving husband and father, an amazing grandfather, a wonderful...

Donald C. Pollack

Donald C. Pollack

Oct 28, 2011

Donald C. (Don) Pollack, 84, of Polson, MT, formerly of Craig, MT, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Don succumbed to the complications caused from Alzheimer's. Don was born in Helena, MT on March 19, 1927, the son of Craig, MT residents, Charles and Myrtle Pollack. He attended local schools and after...

Ernest LeGrande Groepper

Ernest LeGrande Groepper

Oct 24, 2011

Obituary for Ernest LeGrande Groepper Ernest LeGrande Groepper. Ernie played 'no cover songs' and lived his life that way. He will be missed by all who loved him. Cremation will take place. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting with arrangements. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read Ernest Groepper's Obituary and Guestbook.

Melva Imbert

Melva Imbert

Oct 24, 2011

Obituary for Melva Imbert Melva Lee Imbert, 70, of Pablo, MT, passed away on Monday,October 24, 2011 at the Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Melva was born at home in Polson, MT on April 16, 1941. She was the second of four daughters of the late Elwood 'Shorty' and Leota Joy. While Melva was young she worked was...

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