Obituaries

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.

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.

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.

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.

Joshua Robert Francis Nunes

Joshua Robert Francis Nunes

May 16, 2021

Joshua Robert Francis Nunes of Big Arm Montana was born in San Diego California on March 25, 1979 to Carol Nunes and passed away in his sleep May 16, 2021. No words can state the love and compassion that flowed from his heart to almost everyone who crossed his path. He spent the first half of his life working as...

Jerry Don Hudgins

Jerry Don Hudgins

May 16, 2021

Jerry Don Hudgins, age 76, passed away May 16, 2021 at the Veteran's Administration Medical Center in Helena, MT. Jerry was born on July 2, 1944 in Levelland, TX. Jerry loved and served his country for over 30 years in the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force. After his service, Jerry moved to the Mission Valley, where he spent the...

Gail Alvin Lewis

Gail Alvin Lewis

May 14, 2021

Gail A. Lewis left his earthly home to be with Jesus on May 14, 2021. Gail was born in Missoula, MT on August 28, 1938 to Cecil and Viola Lewis. He joined older brother Lear. Cecil worked construction so Gail’s early years were spent moving from place to place. They settled in Rollins, MT where Gail went to grade school...

Hazel W. Goosey

Hazel W. Goosey

Apr 27, 2021

Hazel W. Goosey, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at the Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born on May 17, 1929. A Big Timber native, beloved mother and one time resident of Polson, was laid to rest at Lakeview Cemetery. She was surrounded by 3 of her daughters, 2 sons in law and a couple of...

Glenn Jerry Reum

Glenn Jerry Reum

Apr 25, 2021

Glenn Jerry Reum, born October 18, 1954, to LeRoy Clifford Reum and Geraldine Hope West in Polson Montana, began his final journey home on April 25, 2021. Glenn was a concrete man with over 40+ years of experience. He passed on this experience and knowledge to his son Jeremiah and son in-law Myke along with many other people. He was...

David Lloyd Warren

David Lloyd Warren

Apr 24, 2021

David Lloyd Warren was born in Polson at St. Joseph Hospital on January 21, 1948 to Max and Ramona Warren. He passed away Saturday April 24, 2021 at Heritage Place with his daughter Shawna Hemmelman by his side. David's zest for life was very evident in everything he loved doing. Whether it was hunting, fishing, or riding in the Chevelle...

Kristi Serrano

Kristi Serrano

Apr 23, 2021

Kristi Serrano, age 48, passed away April 23, 2021 in Florida. A graveside will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:00 am at Lakeview Cemetery.

Douglas Drummond "Doug" Wright

Douglas Drummond "Doug" Wright

Apr 23, 2021

Douglas Drummond "Doug" Wright, age 85, passed away Friday, April 23, 2021 at St. Joseph Medical in Polson, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.