Obituaries
Kenneth Christopher
Apr 7, 2009
Obituary for Kenneth Christopher Kenneth Orvin Christopher, 92, of Missoula and formerly of Polson, died on Tuesday, April 7, in Missoula. He could walk on his hand, climb a tree and mend a little girl's broken heart. He was a talented self-taught harmonica player. His love for the outdoors included hunting with his brother and nephews, taking his family boating...
William Henry Thomas
Apr 5, 2009
Obituary for William Henry Thomas William Henry Thomas age 74 of Alameda, California passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at South Shore Convalescent Hospital in Alameda, from natural causes. A memorial services will be held later this summer. Local arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home Polson. A full obituary will run later. Read William Thomas's Obituary and Guestbook.
Kenyon A. "Kenny" Gross
Apr 5, 2009
Obituary for Kenyon A. "Kenny" Gross Kenyon 'Kenny' A. Gross, 87, of Polson, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2009 at Mountain View Care Center in Ronan from natural causes. Mr. Gross was born on June 28, 1920 in Belltower, MT, a son of the late Joseph Guy and Grace Naugle Gross. He is also preceded in death by his...
Eloise F. Gibson
Apr 5, 2009
Obituary for Eloise F. Gibson Eloise Francine Giannini Gibson passed away April 5, 2009 at the age of 94. She was born January 1, 1915 in Jackson, California to Joseph and Marie Giannini. Eloise graduated from Jackson High School on June 8th, 1933. She later worked for Pacific Telephone in Grass Valley, California. On July 6, 1937 she married Herbert...
William H. Thomas
Apr 5, 2009
Obituary for William H. Thomas William H. Thomas, 74, of Alameda, CA, passed into eternal life on April 5, 2009 in Alameda, CA. Bill was born on November 23, 1935 to his proud parents, Dan and Mary Thomas of Dubois, Idaho. He grew up in California, Dubois, Idaho, and Montana. In 1953, Bill graduated from Ronan High School in Ronan,...
Lois R. Petersen
Mar 30, 2009
Obituary for Lois R. Petersen Lois R. Petersen age 94 of Polson passed away on March 30, 2009 from natural causes. She was born June 19, 1914 in Shafer N.D. to Ruben and Netta Gorrell Oeder. As a child she moved west with her family to Nimrod MT, east of Missoula then finally to Missoula where she and her brother...
Russell Overly
Mar 30, 2009
Obituary for Russell Overly Russell F. Overly, 94, of Polson formerly Edmonds, Washington, passed away Monday, March 30, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital of Natural causes. Born April of 1914 in Montrose, Colorado, Mr. Overly was a WW II veteran and tail gunner in B-17 bombers. His adult career was spent in the electrical business in Washington State. In his...
Virginia Mullin
Mar 28, 2009
Obituary for Virginia Mullin Virginia McDougall Mullin, 82, of Elmo, MT passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at her home from natural causes. Virginia was born on March 24, 1927 in St. Ignatius, MT to Samuel & Annie McDougall. She is survived by her four children- Judy (Ron) Pierce of Kellogg, ID, Tom (Sue) Jeffries of Hot Springs, MT,...
June Holdren
Mar 27, 2009
Obituary for June Holdren June E. Holdren, 83, of Ronan, MT. passed away at the Retreat home in Polson from natural causes on March 27, 2009. She was born on November 2, 1925 in Wenatchee, WA to Earl & Marian Davenport. She is preceded in death by her parents, first husband Ralph Lovinger, daughter- Linda Kempf and her second husband-...
Larry McAlear
Mar 25, 2009
Larry Gene McAlear, 66, died Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at his home after a one-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Larry is survived by three daughters, Janet (Brook) Lightner of Cedar Rapids, Jean Ann (Adam) Jeffrey, of Taylorville, IL, and Debbie (Lynn) Hansen of Twin Bridges, MT: two sons, Mike (Sheryl) Redman of Missoula, MT, and James (Karen) Redman of Columbus,...
Gail Ann Olson
Mar 23, 2009
Obituary for Gail Ann Olson Gail Ann Olson, 55, of Polson, MT passed away at her home on Monday, March 23, 2009 from natural causes. She was born March 16, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York to Lawrence and Lee Schnipper Fishelberg. She attended and graduated from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, NY. After graduating from high school she went to...
Erling Kolbj”rn Karlsgodt Dr.
Mar 22, 2009
Obituary for Erling Kolbj”rn Karlsgodt Dr. Dr. Erling Kolbj”rn Karlsgodt passed away on March 22, 2009 at the age of 92. Erling was a true Renaissance man. He enjoyed a successful dental career and had numerous land development projects in San Diego County. Erling was a talented sculptor and painter, traveled extensively in Europe and Mexico, studied genealogy, world history...
Billy Jack Sanders
Mar 22, 2009
Obituary for Billy Jack Sanders Billy Jack Sanders, 81, of Polson, MT passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2009 at his home from natural causes. Billy was born on July 10, 1927 in Carthage, Missouri to John & Anne Sanders. He moved to Montana at the age of 12. He met and married Florence Bolduc on Oct. 23, 1950 in...
Virginia Marie Spinney (Bolander)
Mar 19, 2009
Obituary for Virginia Marie Spinney (Bolander) Virginia Marie Bolander Spinney age 84 of Pablo passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at her home from natural causes. She was born May 8, 1924 in Denver, Colorado to Harley A and Bessie Marie Hoerrman Bolander. She attended school in Burlington, Colorado, and graduated with a Bachelors degree in Business from the...
Carla Keith Milne
Mar 16, 2009
Obituary for Carla Keith Milne Carla Keith Milne age 79 of Polson passed away on Monday, March 16, 2009 at St. Joseph Hospital from natural causes. She was born on November 27, 1929 in Philadelphia, PA. To Francis and Leta Russell Keith. She attended school in Missoula, graduating from Missoula County High School in 1947 and went on to attended...
Lena "Leona" Tiffany
Mar 16, 2009
Obituary for Lena "Leona" Tiffany Lena 'Leona' Tiffany Feb. 4, 1914 ' Mar 16, 2009 'Leona' Tiffany 95 of Polson, Montana passed peacefully with dignity under the care of Five Star Alternative Nursing in Woodbury, MN. Leona was born to Nancy C. Grantier and Herman E. Lippel on Feb. 4, 1914 in Stockett, Montana, and attended schools in Great Falls....
William Jordan Prewett
Mar 10, 2009
Obituary for William Jordan Prewett William Jordan Prewett 10-3-1987 - 3-10-2009 Jordan died from hypothermia seeking help for himself and his friends following an automobile accident. Jordan was born October 3, 1987, in Cortez, CO to Kenny and Merrie Prewett. The family moved to Pablo, MT in 1991 where Jordan attended Glacier View Christian School. The family then moved to...
Melvin Ray Jahnke
Mar 7, 2009
Obituary for Melvin Ray Jahnke Melvin Ray Jahnke, 55, of Bigfork, MT passed away at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork on Saturday, March 7, 2009. No services are planned and arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home of Polson. Read Melvin Jahnke's Obituary and Guestbook.
Lovell Loran Nester
Mar 6, 2009
Obituary for Lovell Loran Nester Lovell Loran Nester, 90, of Polson, MT passed away on Friday, March 6, 2009 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Lovell was born on August 14, 1918 in Nodaway, Missouri to Hearld & Anis Nester. He grew up and attended schools in Missouri. Lovell married Lillie Allison in Mississippi in 1941. He served U.S....
Jane Harriet Nelson (Sherman)
Mar 4, 2009
Obituary for Jane Harriet Nelson (Sherman) Jane Harriet Sherman Nelson, 89 of Polson was born January 30, 1920, dying in her beloved home of 61 years March 4, 2009 surrounded by her family. Born in Terry, MT, she was the daughter of Dr. Leigh W. Sherman, a pioneer dentist in Eastern MT. Since the power company generally turned the electricity...