Obituaries

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...

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...

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.

Marion Eloise Barnaby McCoy

Marion Eloise Barnaby McCoy

Oct 23, 2011

Obituary for Marion Eloise Barnaby McCoy Marion Eloise Barnaby McCoy, 90, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011, at her home in Pablo with her daughter by her side. Marion was born in Ronan on February 23, 1921, to Alice Clairmont Barnaby (Cowan) and Maxim Barnaby. She attended the UrsulineSchool in St. Ignatius. She later movedto California where she was a...

Griffith Howell Davies

Griffith Howell Davies

Oct 19, 2011

Griffith Howell Davies, V, infant son of Griffith Davies, IV and Stormi Mann of Polson, MT, passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at Community Medical Center in Missoula surrounded by his family and staff. Griffith was born on June 22, 2011, one minute before his identical twin brother, Gavin John, at Community Medical Center. Survivors also include his brother,...

Geraldine "Gerri" Guinn

Geraldine "Gerri" Guinn

Oct 14, 2011

Obituary for Geraldine "Gerri" Guinn Geraldine Mae Guinn age 83 of Polson went home to be with her Lord on October 14, 2011. She was loved and respected by her family and many others. She was born May 2, 1928 in Missoula, Mt to Jesse and Minnie Grant. Her family moved to Charlo, Mt where she graduated from high school....

Gracie Ann Reum

Gracie Ann Reum

Oct 10, 2011

Obituary for Gracie Ann Reum Gracie Ann Reum, newborn daughter of Elise Bennett and James Reum, of Ronan, MT, went to join the other little angels in heaven on Monday, October 10, 2011 at Community Medical Center in Missoula. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read Gracie Reum's Obituary and Guestbook.

Beverly Jo Machacek

Beverly Jo Machacek

Oct 1, 2011

Obituary for Beverly Jo Machacek Beverly Jo Machacek, 59, of Polson, unexpectedly passed away on October 1st. Bev was born as Beverly Jo Green on November 16, 1951 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Walter (Bud) and Betty Green. She moved to Scotland, SD in 1963 where she met her high school sweetheart and future husband, Jim Machacek. Jim and Bev...

Tim Flaherty

Tim Flaherty

Sep 28, 2011

Obituary for Tim Flaherty Tim Martin Flaherty, 55, of Missoula, MT, our beloved brother and dearest friend passed away suddenly on the morning of Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at Community Medical Center, Missoula. Tim was the kindest man and friend to all that crossed his path. He was always the first to open his doors with a kind word and...

Elizabeth "Betty" Cook

Elizabeth "Betty" Cook

Sep 28, 2011

Obituary for Elizabeth "Betty" Cook After struggling with health issues, Betty Cook, 86, of Polson, MT, peacefully passed away in her sleep on the morning of September 28, 2011 at the Polson Health Rehabilitation Center. Betty was born on May 15, 1925 to Colonel Charles Clifton Agar and Dorothy Thompson Agar in Holden, Massachusetts. She had a great childhood growing...

Ethel R. O'Hern

Ethel R. O'Hern

Sep 26, 2011

Obituary for Ethel R. O'Hern Ethel R. O'Hern, 83, of Townsend, MT, passed away from natural causes on Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at Village Health Care Services in Missoula. Ethel was born November 7, 1927 in Missoula to Frank Ezra and Rhoda Mae (Clifton) Reinoehl. She was raised on a ranch on Klein Schimdt Flats in Ovando where she attended...

Patricia May Miller

Patricia May Miller

Sep 24, 2011

Obituary for Patricia May Miller Patricia M. (Stevens, McSloy) Miller, 68 of Ronan, MT passed away peacefully at her home on September 24, 2011.Born April 15, 1943 in Missoula, MT, to Maryann and Gordon Stevens, Pat attended schools in various towns in Montana and Tacoma, Washington. The family returned to Montana in 1958 and she graduated from Ronan High School...

Dorothy Lee Preston

Dorothy Lee Preston

Sep 21, 2011

Obituary for Dorothy Lee Preston Dorothy Lee Preston, 84, of Polson, MT, passed away peacefully in her sleep September 21, 2011 after a brave battle with melanoma cancer. Dorothy was born June 3, 1927 in Fort Benton, MT and grew up on a wheat ranch about 40 miles from town. Dorothy was a lifelong learner and loved to nurture all...

John Lyle Hansen

John Lyle Hansen

Sep 17, 2011

Obituary for John Lyle Hansen John Lyle Hansen, 77, of Polson, MT, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at his home in Polson. John was born on March 13, 1934 in Great Falls, MT, the son of Marion and Elsa Soderstrom Hansen. He was a graduate of Great Falls High School and later went on to graduate from the...

Celia Bernadine Torgenrud

Celia Bernadine Torgenrud

Sep 14, 2011

Obituary for Celia Bernadine Torgenrud Celia Bernadine Torgenrud, 88, of Santa Barbara, CA and formerly of Polson, MT ended her earthly sojourn and went home to be with her heavenly father on September 14, 2011. She was born May 31, 1923 in Waukon, Iowa. In 1942 she married her high school sweetheart Don Torgenrud and they were married for nearly...

Clifford W. Luke

Clifford W. Luke

Sep 12, 2011

Obituary for Clifford W. Luke Clifford Walter Luke, 75, of Polson, MT, passed away on Monday, September 12, 2011 at the Pines of Polson. Clifford was born on June 17, 1936 in Kalispell, MT, a son of the late Leroy and Vivian Moore Luke. He was a 1954 graduate of Polson High School and served in the Army Reserve. In...

Gloria Wilson

Gloria Wilson

Sep 11, 2011

Obituary for Gloria Wilson Gloria Wilson, 88, of Polson, MT, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011, in Polson. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be scheduled for a later date. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting the family Read Gloria Wilson's Obituary and Guestbook.

Maurice Richter "Butch" McEnany

Maurice Richter "Butch" McEnany

Sep 11, 2011

Obituary for Maurice Richter "Butch" McEnany Maurice 'Butch' Richter McEnaney, died at the age of 64 on September 11, 2011 at his home in Polson, MT, overlooking at what he thought to be the most beautiful valley he had ever seen. Butch was born on July 29, 1947 in Butte, MT. He graduated from Harlowton High School in 1965. He...

Twila E. Sabolish

Twila E. Sabolish

Sep 10, 2011

Obituary for Twila E. Sabolish Twila E. Sabolish, 59, of Polson, MT, and formerly of Washington, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting the family. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read Twila Sabolish's Obituary and Guestbook.