Obituaries
Suzanne Luepke
Jun 23, 2011
Obituary for Suzanne Luepke Suzanne Luepke, 77, of Polson, MT died peacefully and on her own terms on June 23, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on February 26, 1934 to Louis and Rosemary (Colletti) Luepke, Suzanne grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. At the age of 17 she entered the convent, earning a bachelor's degree in education from...
Helen Elizabeth Hayner
Jun 22, 2011
Obituary for Helen Elizabeth Hayner Helen Hayner, 77, of Polson, MT passed away on June 22, 2011 at her home. She is preceded in death by her husband John. She is survives by her son- David Hayner of Austin, TX, daughter- Janet LaBarge of Lynnfield, Mass, 4 grandchildren & a sister- Frances Hamm of Polson. No services are planned and...
Gordon Benjamin Ashby
Jun 21, 2011
Obituary for Gordon Benjamin Ashby Gordon B. Ashby, 87, of Polson, MT, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, peacefully in his sleep in the Hospice unit of St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, MT. Gordon was born in Minnesota on June 16, 1924 to Benjamin and Lylian Ashby. He grew up in the Highland Park area of St. Paul,...
Ronald James Evans
Jun 15, 2011
Obituary for Ronald James Evans Ronald James Evans, 60, of Kalispell, MT, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 29, 2011, 12 noon at Woodland Park's Rose Garden in Kalispell. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson is assisting with arrangements. Read Ronald Evans's Obituary and Guestbook.
Ronald Plouffe
Jun 12, 2011
Obituary for Ronald Plouffe Ron Plouffe, 69, of Polson, passed away at his home on June 12, 2011 of natural causes. Ron was born April 4, 1942 in St. Ignatius to Collette (Matt) and Napoleon Plouffe and was raised on a farm southeast of Mission where he graduated from high school in 1962. Shortly after that he married Carol Schoonover....
LaVern R. Bailey
Jun 10, 2011
Obituary for LaVern R. Bailey LaVern R. Bailey, 88, of Polson, MT passed away on June 10, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. LaVern was born on May 13, 1923 in Milk River, Alberta, Canada to Clarence & Minnie Moerke. She grew up in Sweet Grass, MT until moving to Valley View near Polson in 1933. Lavern graduated...
Alfred Joseph Jones
Jun 8, 2011
Obituary for Alfred Joseph Jones Alfred Joseph Jones, 76 died of natural causes in his own bed with his wife, Ada, at his side on Wednesday morning June 8th, 2011. Al was born June 10, 1934 in Ada County Idaho to John and Amelia (Tellier), and was the first of 11 siblings. Al moved to St Ignatius at a young...
Lester Charles Shank
Jun 7, 2011
Obituary for Lester Charles Shank Lester Charles Shank, 85, of Ronan, MT, went to be with his Heavenly Father and his beloved wife on June 7, 2011 at Community Medical Center in Missoula surrounded by his family. Lester was born on April 26, 1926 to Charles and Lydia Shank in Fresno, CA. They moved to Los Angeles when he was...
Fern Johnson
Jun 6, 2011
Obituary for Fern Johnson Fern Johnson, 64, of Polson, passed away at the home of her daughter Christine Johnson on June 7, 2011, surrounded by her family. Fern survived cancer at age 21 and her health continued to give her many challenges. Our family has been amazed that such a tiny body could fight so hard and long. Fern was...
Fred Coppa
Jun 6, 2011
Obituary for Fred Coppa Fred Coppa, 84, of St. Ignatius, MT, passed away on June 6, 2011 at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services will be held in Colorado. Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, is assisting with local arrangements. Read Fred Coppa's Obituary and Guestbook.
Ronald L. Jacobson
Jun 4, 2011
Obituary for Ronald L. Jacobson Ronald Jacobson, 76, of Big Arm, Montana, went to be with our Lord on June 4, 2011. He died at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson with his family at his side after recently being diagnosed with lymphoma.He was born in Silverton, Oregon to Abel and Marie Jacobson. The family moved to Kalispell in 1936...
Helen C. Spencer
May 26, 2011
Obituary for Helen C. Spencer Helen C. Spencer, 91, of Polson, MT and formerly of California, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 26, 2011 at St. Luke Extended Care Center in Ronan, MT. She was born in Anniston, Alabama on September 1, 1919. As a child, she and her family moved to southern California where she...
Billie Fleming West
May 24, 2011
Obituary for Billie Fleming West The family of Wilma Margaret 'Billie' Fleming West, 88, of Polson, announce the passing of their sister, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. We mourn the loss of her presence with us, but celebrate her life of work, play, motherhood, and love. Billie passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2011 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan,...
Donald J. Smith
May 21, 2011
Obituary for Donald J. Smith Donald James Smith, 58, of Polson, MT, passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack on Saturday, May 21st. Don was born to Allen Luther and Lucille Theresa Smith on January 25, 1953 in Polson. Don attended school in Polson and spent his whole life there. Don was married to 'Barbara Jane', his loving bride for...
Marilyn Dougherty
May 20, 2011
Obituary for Marilyn Dougherty ' Marilyn D. Dougherty, 82, of Ronan, formerly of Vaughn and Great Falls, died of natural causes Friday, May 20, at her daughter\'s home in Ronan. A memorial service will be held in July in Great Falls for her and her husband of 60 years, Wilfred 'Bill' Dougherty, who died of natural causes Friday, March 11....
Beverly Kay Neiss
May 19, 2011
Obituary for Beverly Kay Neiss Beverly 'Kay' Neiss, 69, of Polson, MT, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2011 at St. Joseph Medical Center. Kay was born on June 9, 1941 in St. Ignatius, MT, a daughter of Ernest Clairmont and Olive 'Kelly' Dupuis Clairmont. She graduated from Polson High School in 1959. Kay married Pilar Garcia in 1959 and...
Loretta Prochaska
May 18, 2011
Obituary for Loretta Prochaska Loretta Prochaska, 95, of Phoenix, AZ, and formerly of Polson, MT, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Phoenix. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 23, 2011, 11:00 AM at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is honored to assist with arrangements. Read Loretta Prochaska's Obituary and Guestbook.
J. Wendell Burrowes
May 18, 2011
Obituary for J. Wendell Burrowes James Wendell Burrowes, of Polson, MT passed away on his 89th birthday on May 18, 2011 at the Pines of Polson with his family by his side. Wendell was born on May 18, 1922 in Twin Falls, ID, a son of Jacob Wilber Burrowes and Mildred Aldene Quinn. He moved to Polson at the age...
Erma Sophie Matt
May 16, 2011
Obituary for Erma Sophie Matt Erma Sophie Matt, 84, of Big Arm, MT, passed away at her home on Monday, May 16, 2011. She was born on May 30, 1926 in Polson, MT to Mary Finley and Art Marengo. At age 3, she was adopted by Cecille Stasso and Phillip Kallowat and was raised in Dayton, MT. She attended schools...
Darlene Margaret James
May 10, 2011
Obituary for Darlene Margaret James Darlene M. James, 68, of Polson, MT, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at her home. Arrangements are pending and services will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read Darlene James's Obituary and Guestbook.
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