Obituaries

Millicent R. McMillin

Millicent R. McMillin

Nov 3, 2010

Obituary for Millicent R. McMillin 'Just call me Millie!' This is the first thing you would have heard from Millicent McMillin if you were fortunate to have made her acquaintance. Millie passed away in the arms of her best friend on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 2, 1941, a daughter...

James Robert Allen

James Robert Allen

Oct 31, 2010

Obituary for James Robert Allen James Robert Allen, 49, of Polson, MT, and formerly of Washington, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2010 in Polson. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be private. Arrangements are in the care of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read James Allen's Obituary and Guestbook.

Wade Allen Vanosdell

Wade Allen Vanosdell

Oct 27, 2010

Obituary for Wade Allen Vanosdell Wade Vanosdell, 81, of Big Arm, MT, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at his home. Cremation has taken place and no public services are scheduled. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting Mr. Vanosdell's family. Read Wade Vanosdell's Obituary and Guestbook.

Carl A. Seifert

Carl A. Seifert

Oct 19, 2010

Obituary for Carl A. Seifert Following a long and painful battle, Carl A. Seifert, 72, of Polson, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson surrounded by his family. Carl was born to Albert H. and Betty Seifert on July 2, 1938 in Polson, Montana. He was raised on a combination farm and cattle...

Robert J. Saville

Robert J. Saville

Oct 15, 2010

Obituary for Robert J. Saville Robert J. Saville, 89, of Yellow Bay, MT, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, October 15, 2010 at his home after a very long battle with a serious lung disease. Bob was born on December 13, 1920 in Ogden, UT, a son of the late Leslie H. and Ione Wilcox Saville. He...

Vivian Luke

Vivian Luke

Oct 3, 2010

Obituary for Vivian Luke Vivian Moore Luke, 97, of Polson, MT passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Polson Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Sweet Grass, MT, on March 27, 1913, Vivian was the daughter of Alfred Roy Moore and Hannah M. (Johnson) Moore. After Vivian graduated from Sweet Grass High School in 1930, the family moved to Kalispell,...

Gaye Wheeler

Gaye Wheeler

Oct 3, 2010

Obituary for Gaye Wheeler Gloria Gaye Jones Wheeler, 60 of St. Ignatius, Montana crossed over on Sunday October 3, 2010 surrounded by her loving family. Gaye was born on October 2, 1950 in Wenatchee, Washington, the only daughter of O.A. and Lilly (Courchane) Jones. She was an enrolled member of the Confederated Salish-Kootenai Tribes and was proud of her Native...

Barbara Bennetts

Barbara Bennetts

Sep 30, 2010

Obituary for Barbara Bennetts Barbara Kaye Bennetts, age 68, of Elmo, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010 at her home in Elmo. A private family interment will be held on Sunday, Oct. 3, 2010. A celebration of her life will be held during the summer of 2011. A complete obituary will follow at a later date. Arrangments under the...

Dorothy Luella Keil

Dorothy Luella Keil

Sep 29, 2010

Obituary for Dorothy Luella Keil Dorothy Luella Mason Slinker Keil, Born May 2, 1923, to Opha and James Arthur Mason. The oldest daughter of 6 siblings, survived by 2 sisters and 1 brother, all residing in Indiana. Dorothy was married twice, had 5 children with her first husband, Murrell: William Murrell Slinker, Orlando, FL: James Robert Slinker, Sunnyside WA: Cheryl...

Mariea E. Blake

Mariea E. Blake

Sep 28, 2010

Obituary for Mariea E. Blake Mariea Blake was born May 14, 1945 in Pocatello, Idaho. She died September 28, 2010 as a result of complications associated with a fall. Mariea spent her childhood in Ontario, Oregon and Payette, Idaho before graduating from Borah High School in Boise in 1963. She went on to attend Boise State University and received her...

LeRoy Auldin Carlson

LeRoy Auldin Carlson

Sep 23, 2010

Obituary for LeRoy Auldin Carlson LeRoy Auldin Carlson, 43, of Lakeside, MT, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2010 in Dayton, MT as a result of a tragic car accident. LeRoy was born on December 30, 1966 in Libby, MT, a son of Larry Carlson and Alma 'Schatzi' Peek Wood. His father, Larry Carlson, and grandparents, Elfrieda and Auldin Peek,...

Mazilla B. Detwiler

Mazilla B. Detwiler

Sep 19, 2010

Obituary for Mazilla B. Detwiler Mazilla Belle Detwiler, 68, of Pablo, MT, passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Kalispell, Montana. Mazilla was born on March 31, 1942 in Hereford, TX, a daughter of the late Robert Fredrick Burns and Edna Morrison Burns. She married Troy Leon Hollen on November 23, 1958 in Lakeport, CA...

George Edwin Crue

George Edwin Crue

Sep 18, 2010

Obituary for George Edwin Crue George Edwin Crue, 56, of Bigfork, MT, passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Cremation has taken place and services will be announced at a later date. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting the family. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read George Crue's Obituary and Guestbook.

Donna Louise Mithun Elmore

Donna Louise Mithun Elmore

Sep 16, 2010

Obituary for Donna Louise Mithun Elmore Donna Louise Mithun Elmore, 78, of Polson, MT passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Cremation will take place and services will remain private. A full obituary will follow. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting Mrs. Elmore's family. www.groganfuneralhome.com. Read Donna Mithun Elmore's Obituary and...

Robert Earl Maddy

Robert Earl Maddy

Sep 14, 2010

Obituary for Robert Earl Maddy Robert Earl Maddy, 77, of Polson, MT left us for the loving arms of Jesus on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at his home. Bob was born on March 4, 1933 in Ohio, son of Walter and Josephine Maddy. As a young child, the family then moved to Santa Barbara, CA where Bob spent his childhood...

Mark Anthony McCarthy

Mark Anthony McCarthy

Sep 13, 2010

Obituary for Mark Anthony McCarthy Mark A. McCarthy, also known as 'Mick' or 'Crash', 54, of Polson, MT, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson after a long battle with cancer. Mick was born on August 15, 1956 in Scranton, PA, a son of the late Joseph and Emily McCarthy. Mick was very...

Ralph Anders Andersen

Ralph Anders Andersen

Sep 13, 2010

Obituary for Ralph Anders Andersen Ralph Anders Andersen, 88, of Ronan, MT, passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Ralph was born on January 23, 1922 in Moline, IL, a son of the late Anders and Laura Anderson. He attended the University of Illinois and earned his Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical...

Grace E. Eichhorn

Grace E. Eichhorn

Sep 10, 2010

Obituary for Grace E. Eichhorn Grace Elvira Eichhorn, 97, of Polson, MT, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. Grace was born on April 10, 1913 in Spokane, WA to Peter & Alma Erickson. She grew up and attended schools in Wallace, ID graduating from Wallace High School in 1932. Grace attended Beauty...

Joseph Pavelich

Joseph Pavelich

Sep 5, 2010

Obituary for Joseph Pavelich Joe Pavelich, 88, of Hot Springs, MT, died Sunday, September 5, 2010 in Hot Springs. Joe was born August 22, 1922 in a Wyoming coal camp to a gambler and a 15-year-old waitress. His family was so new to this country that he did not learn to speak English until he started grade school. One of...

Sylvia Strange Owl "Sheba" Garcia

Sylvia Strange Owl "Sheba" Garcia

Sep 4, 2010

Obituary for Sylvia Strange Owl "Sheba" Garcia Sylvia 'Sheba' Mary Garcia (Strange Owl), her Northern Cheyenne name was Nah' Ka'a (She Bear), 72, of Polson, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2010, at her home of natural causes. Sylvia was born at home on July 6, 1938 in Kirby, Montana, as the fourth child of eleven. Sylvia was a member of...