Obituaries

Jonah Michael Ernest Jones

Jonah Michael Ernest Jones

Mar 6, 2023

On March 6, 2023, Jonah Michael Ernest Jones of Ronan passed away as a result of an automobile accident. He was born July 10, 2001, in Ronan, Montana to Patricia M. Jones and Kevin Branch.

Jonah loved to spend time with his friends when he wasn’t working. He had a charismatic personality and a warm charming smile that could light...

James C. Sohm

James C. Sohm

Mar 5, 2023

Jim Sohm, age 73, who passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023, moved on to the special promised land that was his fondest desire.

Jim was born April 4, 1949, in Havre, MT to Claire and Della (Brower) Sohm, and raised in Big Sandy, Montana. After graduating from the University of Montana on an ROTC scholarship, Jim was commissioned as...

Lola Mae Vulles

Lola Mae Vulles

Mar 2, 2023

Lola Mae Stewart (Hartsoch) Emerson Vulles, left this world at 91 years and 1 day on March 2, 2023, in Kalispell, MT.  She was born March 1, 1932, in Ray, ND.   She was the last remaining child of Charles E “Doc” Stewart and Charlotte “Lottie” Hartsoch. 

Lola grew up living in the greater Ray, ND area. She moved with family...

Dean George Biesemeyer

Dean George Biesemeyer

Mar 1, 2023

Dean George Biesemeyer, age 90, passed away on March 1, 2023, at his home in Ronan, Montana. Dean was born on February 2, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri to Benno and Vandella Biesemeyer. The third of four children, Benno, Barrent, Dean and Gail and their parents moved to Tucson, Arizona where he graduated from Tucson High School in 1950. 

Dean served...

Dora Grace Ratzburg

Dora Grace Ratzburg

Feb 27, 2023

Dora Grace Ratzburg was born May 15, 1923, in Conrad, MT to Ernest Karl Ratzburg and Iva Moreland Ratzburg. Dora passed away at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan, MT on February 27, 2023.

Dora grew up on a wheat farm east of Conrad with four older siblings, Malden, David, Irma, and Augusta. Being quite a bit younger than her siblings, she...

John Arthur Cotton

John Arthur Cotton

Feb 24, 2023

John Arthur Cotton, 80, of Polson, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 24, 2023, at his home with family by his side. He was born February 1943 in Illinois, to George and Maxine Cotton.

He loved anything that had a motor…from snowmobiling with his buddies, touring roads on his motorcycle, pulling friends behind his boat, and flying his plane! His...

Zeke Walter Burland

Zeke Walter Burland

Feb 18, 2023

Zeke Walter Burland, 18, of Elmo, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Deer Lodge, MT. He was born February 29, 2004, in Missoula, MT, to Christine L. Johnston of Elmo and Raven P. Burland of Pablo.  Zeke was the youngest of their two sons.

Zeke was raised at the family home in Elmo by his Great Grandfather, the late...

Kathryn Frances Hillman-Winger

Kathryn Frances Hillman-Winger

Feb 14, 2023

Kathryn Frances Hillman-Winger, age 84, passed away February 14, 2023, at her residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

David Joseph Reid

David Joseph Reid

Feb 14, 2023

David Joseph Reid, age 95, formerly of Polson, went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was born on December 7, 1927, in Queens, N.Y., the son of John and Beatrice (Jeffrey) Reid.

When he was 3 years old his family moved to Polson, Montana where he lived most of...

Joanne Victoria Brown

Joanne Victoria Brown

Feb 9, 2023

Joanne Victoria Brown, age 82, passed away February 9, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical in Polson, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Kenneth Morris Newgard

Kenneth Morris Newgard

Feb 9, 2023

Kenneth Morris Newgard (Kenny/Snuse), son of Leonard and Solvay (Karlsgodt) Newgard, passed away in his home at the age of 82 on February 9, 2023, from pancreatic cancer.  He was under the care of his family and hospice.  Ken was born September 23, 1940, in Polson Mt.  He was a 3rd generation Newgard in Polson, with his grandfather homesteading in...

Jack Blaine Mercer

Jack Blaine Mercer

Feb 8, 2023

Longtime resident of Polson and Missoula, Jack Blaine Mercer, 77, died in Apollo, Pa., on Feb. 8, 2023, due to complications from Parkinson’s Disease. He was in the care of his beloved Roxy, with the help of the local Hospice.

Jack was born in Missoula on Sept. 29, 1945, and graduated from Missoula County High School. He served in the...

John Chrysostom Nelson

John Chrysostom Nelson

Feb 7, 2023

John Chrysostom Nelson passed away on February 7, 2023, at the age of 89.  John was born on December 2, 1933.  He was one of 15 children born to Hiram and Barbara Nelson of Boyd, Wisconsin.

John left school after the 8th grade to take whatever work was available which included time at a bakery, working in a dairy, and...

Joshua James Koffler

Joshua James Koffler

Feb 3, 2023

Joshua James "Josh" Koffler, age 32, passed away February 3, 2023, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dennis Benjamin Wolfe

Dennis Benjamin Wolfe

Feb 2, 2023

Dennis Benjamin Wolfe took off on his final flight Feb. 2, 2023. His wishes to stay home on the shores of Flathead Lake to the end were realized. Denny was born in Postville, IA, on Jan. 9, 1938 to Emerson and Dorotha (Haas) Wolfe. His Dad went into the Air Force during WWII and he and his Mom moved back...

Doris Claire Gray

Doris Claire Gray

Feb 1, 2023

Doris Claire Gray, age 93, passed away February 1, 2023, at The Retreat in Polson, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mark Kevin Daniels

Mark Kevin Daniels

Jan 30, 2023

Mark Kevin Daniels was born in Dearborn, Michigan on October 14, 1958.  He passed away at his home on January 30, 2023, in Polson, Montana.  He graduated from Forest Hills Central High School in 1976.  Mark had a unique sense of humor and a kind heart.

As a young child living in Detroit, Mark showed remarkable skills in identifying different...

John Randolph Dibble

John Randolph Dibble

Jan 30, 2023

John R. Dibble, age 80, a resident of Jette Lake near Polson, passed away on January 30, 2023, at Logan Health in Kalispell. He was born on February 11, 1942, in Pontiac, MI the son of Charles Emerson and Eleanore (Stolberg) Dibble.

John attended Humboldt State College in Arcata, California, majoring in Forestry. Following his graduation, John received a commission...

Elsie Rebekah Gierke-Locke

Elsie Rebekah Gierke-Locke

Jan 29, 2023

Elsie Rebekah Gierke-Locke, age 91, passed away January 29, 2023, at her residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Geraldine "Jerry" Cordier Powell

Geraldine "Jerry" Cordier Powell

Jan 29, 2023

“Jerry” Geraldine Cordier Powell, 84, of Ronan passed away peacefully in her home with her daughter holding her hand on Sunday, January 29, 2023, ending her battle with cancer. She was born on January 24, 1939, in St. Ignatius to Charles Victor Cordier and Pearl Mary Rein Cordier. She was number ten of twelve kids. “The perfect ten.” She was...

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