Obituaries

Beverly Marie Becker

Beverly Marie Becker

Jun 30, 2021

Beverly Marie Becker (nee Smelser), age 93, passed away in her sleep of natural causes in the early hours of Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Beverly was born April 29, 1928, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota to Rex and Apolonia Smelser and grew up mostly in the Midwest. During WWII, the family moved to Washington state so her father could help...

James Franklin "Jim" Culligan

James Franklin "Jim" Culligan

Jun 27, 2021

James Franklin Culligan of San Diego CA and Thompson Falls MT, passed away peacefully on Sunday June 27, 2021 in Thompson Falls, MT. Jim was born in Missoula MT on Nov. 4, 1936 to Clifford and Tillie (Muster) Culligan. He was raised on the family ranch in Camas Prairie with his twin brother John (Jack) Delano Culligan. Jim graduated from...

Lonnie Michael Smith

Lonnie Michael Smith

Jun 18, 2021

Lonnie Michael Smith, age 61, passed away June 18, 2021 at his home in Polson, Mt. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Charles Bernard "Chuck" Campbell

Charles Bernard "Chuck" Campbell

Jun 17, 2021

Charles Bernard "Chuck" Campbell, age 53, passed away June 17, 2021 at his home in Polson, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mary Lou Watkins

Mary Lou Watkins

Jun 15, 2021

Mary Lou Watkins, age 58, formerly of Polson and Ronan, passed away June 15, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT. A visitation will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 1:00-3:00 pm at The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Robert Edward Niclai

Robert Edward Niclai

Jun 13, 2021

Robert Edward Niclai, age 60, passed away June 13, 2021 at his residence in Charlo, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

Alexander Raymond Courville

Alexander Raymond Courville

Jun 11, 2021

Alexander Raymond Courville, age 71, passed away June 11, 2021 at his residence in Ronan, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

Charlotte Mary Green

Charlotte Mary Green

Jun 11, 2021

Charlotte Mary Green, age 72, passed away June 11, 2021 at her home in Polson, MT, A memorial service will be held on Monday, June 21, 2021 at 10:30 am at Polson Alliance Church. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

Shirley Ann Moody

Shirley Ann Moody

Jun 10, 2021

Shirley Ann Moody, age 85 of Polson, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at the hospital in Ronan, MT. Shirley was born April 27, 1936 in Leanna, Kansas to Bill and Hazel Crawford. She moved with her parents and some of her siblings to Ronan in 1947. Shirley met her husband Leonard while attending Ronan Middle School and married him...

James Byron Willis Jr.

James Byron Willis Jr.

Jun 9, 2021

Jim Willis was born Jan. 11, 1944 in Fremont, Ohio, and died June 9, 2021 in Polson. He was respected by many as “Doc Willis.” For over 40 years he served as a town dentist for thousands of grateful patients. Along with his beloved staff, he made dentistry an unfrightening appointment. Constantly learning new techniques and tools, he delighted in...

Tammy Renee Appelt-Dittmer

Tammy Renee Appelt-Dittmer

Jun 8, 2021

Tammy Renee Appelt – Dittmer, age 48, passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 as a result of a brain bleed at Logan Health in Kalispell. She was proud to be an organ donor, and her foresight was beneficial to numerous recipients. She was born on September 21, 1972 in Polson the daughter of Ernest Dan and Renee (LaRocque) Appelt....

Jerry Allen Peterson

Jerry Allen Peterson

Jun 5, 2021

Jerry Allen Peterson, age 82, of Montana, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Polson, Montana. Jerry was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, to Erv and Mary (Flynn) Peterson on June 1, 1939. He was a graduate of Bradley High School, South Dakota and received his B.S. from Southernaire, South Dakota in 1962. He worked his way through college...

Donna Carolyn Smith

Donna Carolyn Smith

May 29, 2021

Donna Carolyn Bowman Smith (Dolly), age 82, was released onward to her next journey beyond on May 29, 2021, while residing at Beehive Homes in Kalispell. Donna was born in her parents’ home in Ronan on Sept. 11, 1938. She graduated from Ronan High School. During her high school years, she worked on a berry farm during the summer on...

Ryan Patrick Nicholas Lefthand

Ryan Patrick Nicholas Lefthand

May 28, 2021

Ryan Patrick Nicholas Lefthand, age 35, passed away May 28, 2021. A rosary will be held Monday, May 31, 2021 at 8:00 pm and funeral service on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 10:00 am, all at Elmo Hall. Burial in Dayton Cemetery.

Herbert Ray Stanley

Herbert Ray Stanley

May 27, 2021

Herbert Ray Stanley, 87, of Polson, Mt., went home to be in the arms of Jesus on May 27, 2021. He was born on October 3, 1933 in Columbia Falls, Mt. to Herbert and Margaret Stanley. Ray grew up in Columbia Falls and went to work at Plum Creek on the dry chain shortly after graduating from high school. Taking...

Maynard Billings Adams

Maynard Billings Adams

May 26, 2021

Maynard Billings Adams, age 76, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in Kalispell, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Linda Lou Crawford

Linda Lou Crawford

May 24, 2021

Linda Lou Crawford, age 79, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at her home in Polson, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Brian Anthony Trawick

Brian Anthony Trawick

May 24, 2021

Brian Anthony Trawick, age 66, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home in Polson, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Donald Lee Hanley

Donald Lee Hanley

May 20, 2021

Donald Lee Hanley, age 88, passed away May 20, 2021 at his home in Palm Desert, CA. A graveside will be held on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Sean William Burke

Sean William Burke

May 17, 2021

Sean William Burke, age 60, passed away May 17, 2021 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

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