Obituaries

Lois Madelon Scott

Lois Madelon Scott

Jan 30, 2025

Lois Madelon Scott, age 96, passed away January 30, 2025, in Kalispell, MT.

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

Francis "Frank" James Lyons

Francis "Frank" James Lyons

Jan 29, 2025

Francis J. Lyons, known as Frank, passed away on January 29, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 86. Born on January 14, 1939, in the small mining town of Kellogg, Idaho, Frank entered the world prematurely at just over two pounds, arriving more than two months early. His survival story is nothing short of miraculous—his aunt, Mary, held him...

Wayne Roger Hebert

Wayne Roger Hebert

Jan 29, 2025

Wayne R. Hebert, age 67, of Dayton, MT passed away peacefully at home on January 29, 2025.

Wayne’s passion for flying led to a career primarily as a remote sensing pilot with Diane working by his side for 30 years. An all-time favorite was taking people on “Wildog” flights and there were many. 

Winters were devoted to skiing! With a Level 3...

Mary Elizabeth Partida

Mary Elizabeth Partida

Jan 28, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Partida, age 65, passed away January 28, 2025, at Logan Health in Kalispell.

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

Richard Allen Barker

Richard Allen Barker

Jan 25, 2025

Richard Allen Barker, age 77, passed away January 25, 2025, at St. Luke Community Hospital, Ronan.

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

Helga Moe Degrandpre

Helga Moe Degrandpre

Jan 25, 2025

Helga Moe Degrandpre, age 86, passed away January 25, 2025, in Polson, MT.

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

Ted Norman Winger

Ted Norman Winger

Jan 25, 2025

Ted N. Winger passed away on January 25, 2025, in Ronan, MT at 91 years old. A lifelong talented artist, he was born in Salt Lake City, UT in 1933, the son of Norman and Gayle Winger Sheneman, and older brother to Roy Winger, and Debra Winger Miller. The Winger family relocated from Utah to Montana, and settled in Polson...

Ann Lucille Mitchell

Ann Lucille Mitchell

Jan 24, 2025

Ann Lucille Mitchell passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born in Seattle Washington in June of 1931 to Charles F Roening and Anna (Schwartz) Roening. Ann was their only child.

She grew up in the Seattle area and after graduating high school, met Jack Mitchell who was from Polson MT. They were married...

Antoinette Gervais Burton

Antoinette Gervais Burton

Jan 24, 2025

Antoinette Gervais "Toni" Burton, age 84, passed away January 24, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.

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

Mercy Franco Smith

Mercy Franco Smith

Jan 21, 2025

Mercy Franco Smith, age 75, passed away January 21, 2025, at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.

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

Peter Daniels Jr.

Peter Daniels Jr.

Jan 20, 2025

Peter Daniels Jr. was born Jan. 10, 1934, in Detroit to Jean and Peter Daniels. He died Jan. 20 at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

Peter served in the U.S. Army (1953-55) before working as a bank manager where he met the love of his life, Carol Gugas. Peter and Carol married in 1956 and had two children.

Pete and...

Marca Hermenia Hicks

Marca Hermenia Hicks

Jan 20, 2025

Marca H. Hicks, age 94, passed away January 20, 2025, at her residence.

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

Bessie J. Miron

Bessie J. Miron

Jan 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce that Bessie ‘Bess’ Johnstun Vinsant Miron passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at Providence St Joseph Assisted Living with her family by her side. She was 95 years old, 18 days before her 96th birthday.

On February 5, 1929, David G. and Martha Elizabeth (Connell) Johnstun were living in Layton, Utah, on...

Lola Gee LaDue

Lola Gee LaDue

Jan 16, 2025

Lola Gee LaDue 64, of Pablo passed away Thursday January 16, 2025, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan. 

Lola was born on November 9, 1960, in Plentywood MT to LeRoy and Janet LaCombe.

Lola married Alvis LaDue and had a son Waylon. They divorced shortly after. She met Ron Metzger who was her true love, they had a son named Myles. Ron...

Gavin John Davies

Gavin John Davies

Jan 16, 2025

We are immensely saddened to announce that our son, Gavin John Davies, passed away unexpectedly with his mom and dad on January 16th, 2025. Gavin, born a twin on June 22nd, 2011, had a difficult future ahead after being born at only 24 ½ weeks old. He surpassed his twin brother of 4 months, after being given a less than...

Teresa Marie Hughes

Teresa Marie Hughes

Jan 14, 2025

It is with tremendous sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Teresa “Teri” Marie Hughes on January 14, 2025.

Teri was born May 2, 1963, in Fargo, ND to Harold and Pat Hughes. The oldest of three children, Teri was raised in a hardworking “do it yourself” ranch family, a legacy she carried on throughout her entire life. The...

Barbara Jean Proud

Barbara Jean Proud

Jan 12, 2025

Barbara Jean (Hutchison) Proud of Dayton, Montana, passed away peacefully in Missoula, Montana on January 12, 2025. Her son Brian and his wife Carla were by her side. Barb was born August 28, 1945, in Billings, Montana to Blaine Henry Hutchison and Esther Lorraine (Carlson) Hutchison. They lived in Harlowton, Montana until the fall of 1955 when they moved to...

Donald Lee Smith

Donald Lee Smith

Jan 7, 2025

Donald Lee "Don" Smith, age 90, passed away January 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

There are no services planned at this time.

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

Sharon Kay French

Sharon Kay French

Jan 7, 2025

Sadly, our beloved Sharon Kay French (Horsley), age 73, of Polson, MT passed away on January 7, 2025, after years of battling interstitial lung disease. She was surrounded in love by her family at St. Luke Hospital of Ronan when her spirit went to be with the Lord in heaven. 

Sharon was born on February 19, 1951, to Marguerite and Jim...

Bonnie Jean Montgomery

Bonnie Jean Montgomery

Jan 7, 2025

Bonnie Jean Montgomery, age 88, passed away January 7, 2025, at St. Joseph Medical Center, Polson.

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