Obituaries
Dureen Dawn Blixt
Jul 7, 2023
Dureen Dawn Blixt-Leo, beloved daughter, wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home in Polson, Montana on July 7, 2023, due to natural causes. She was born on January 9, 1967, in Polson, Montana, to Marjorie Phillips and Jimmy Blixt.
Dureen lived a vibrant life, embracing the beauty of her surroundings and cherishing the simple joys that life had...
Neal Del Barber
Jul 5, 2023
Neal Del Barber, age 63, passed away at the family home in Yellow Bay Montana on July 5, 2023. He was born in Whitefish, Montana to Dale and MaDonna (Stinger) Barber on November 11, 1959.
Growing up in Whitefish he was known affectionately as “Schnarbs”. When he laughed, his eyes would turn to half-moons, and his dimples would highlight his...
Milton L Nickel
Jul 4, 2023
Milton L Nickel, age 86, passed away July 4, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.
Funeral services for Milton are pending and will be held at a later date in San Angelo, TX.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
Clarissa Denise Nichols
Jul 4, 2023
Clarissa Denise Nichols passed away July 4, 2023. Clarissa began her young life on November 21, 1949, on the Colville Indian Reservation in Nespelem, Washington. She started school at the Ursalines in Mission. From there, she bounced around South Dakota where she attended school in Pierre and Flandreau. As the second oldest child out of thirteen, she had to grow...
Ada Delma Kenmir
Jun 30, 2023
Ada Delma "Del" Kenmir, age 86, passed away June 30, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula due to complications from pneumonia. Del was born "Baby" Anderson on May 21, 1937, in Riverside, WA, daughter of the late Buck and Edna Anderson.
Del married Jerry Kenmir on August 8, 1958, and with that union brought four children into her life,...
David John DuBois
Jun 29, 2023
Devoted and Loving Husband and Father
David John DuBois, 63 went home to be with his Lord Thursday, June 29, 2023, while at his cabin in Montana. Living his dream life on Flat Head Lake.
Dave was born September 26, 1959, in Oak Park, IL to Jean and Patricia DuBois. Dave loved the winters in Chicago and was therefore looking forward to retirement life in Montana.
In...
Marcella Marie Bishop
Jun 23, 2023
Marcella “Marcy” Bishop, age 96, passed away June 23, 2023, at Polson Health and Rehab.
Services will be held in September and will be announced. In lieu of flowers or cards please make a donation in Marcy's name to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Thomas Francis Korleske
Jun 22, 2023
Thomas Francis Korleske, age 84, passed away June 22, 2023, at Pal Memory Care in Ronan, MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Michael Ray Crane
Jun 16, 2023
Michael Ray Crane, age 33, passed away June 16, 2023.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
James Leslie Craig
Jun 14, 2023
James Leslie "Jim" Craig, age 79, passed away June 14, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson, MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Janet Charlene Martin
Jun 14, 2023
Janet Charlene Martin, age 87, passed away June 14, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Leonard Glee Ridnour
Jun 14, 2023
Leonard was born on April 15, 1943, in Vancouver, Washington to Woodrow and Bernice Ridnour. Leonard passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on June 14, 2023, at Logan Health in Kalispell, MT.
Leonard spent the majority of his life in Polson, MT. Most of his time was spent logging with Wild Cat logging. In his free time Leonard enjoyed...
Donald LeRoy Staples
Jun 7, 2023
Donald LeRoy Staples, age 68, passed away June 7, 2023, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Michael Kenneth McCloud
Jun 7, 2023
Michael Kenneth "Mike" McCloud, age 76, passed away June 7, 2023, at his residence.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 11:00 am at Boettcher Park, Polson with full military honors. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Jennifer Ione Hogan
Jun 6, 2023
Jennifer Ione Hogan (51) passed away unexpectedly on June 6, 2023, at her family home, “Bony Fingers Ranch” in Polson, Montana.
Jennifer was born August 10, 1971, in Minneapolis, MN to Ray and Shirley Hogan, Jennifer was the youngest of five siblings - Dan, Maureen, Jeff, Mark and Tammy. They moved to Hungry Horse, Montana in September 1973 where she...
William Franklin Hagedorn
Jun 6, 2023
William Franklin (Bill) Hagedorn, age 84, passed away June 6, 2023. Bill was born in Vancouver, Washington, on December 30, 1938. After a childhood spent in the Fargher Lake area, including working in the mint fields, Bill graduated from La Center High School. He attended both La Center and Battle Ground High Schools. After graduating, he attended Oregon State University...
Reginald Douglas Freeman
Jun 1, 2023
Reginald Douglas "Doug" Freeman, age 82, passed away June 1, 2023, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Dennis Ray Pinon
May 30, 2023
Dennis Ray Pinon, age 65, passed away May 30, 2023, in Polson, MT.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Patricia Claire Wallace
May 28, 2023
Patricia Claire Wallace, age 93, passed away May 28, 2023, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Boyd Clyde Foster
May 27, 2023
Boyd Clyde Foster, age 86, passed away of natural causes on May 27, 2023, at his summer home in Polson, MT. He spent winters in Georgetown, TX near Austin and made that home his permanent residence in his later years. Boyd was born April 2, 1937, in Teigan, MT to William and Beatrice (Schultz) Foster.
Boyd earned a BS in...
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