Obituaries
Kenneth John Chernikoff
Dec 27, 2020
Kenneth John Chernikoff, 78, of Polson, MT, passed quietly away in his home late on the night of December 27, after spending a lovely day watching football with his wife and visiting with friends. Ken was born on February 26, 1942, in Huntington Park, CA to parents Albert and Alice Chernikoff. He grew up there, revealing his innate and extraordinary...
Blanche Eunice Johnson (Shodo)
Dec 24, 2020
Blanche Eunice Shodo Johnson, age 91, passed-away at home with family on December 24, 2020. Blanche was born in Grassy Butte, North Dakota on March 2, 1929 to Vincent and Olive Shodo. She was the youngest of six children. Shortly after graduating high school she moved with her family to Polson. There she met her future husband, Keith A. Johnson....
Gerald Dwane "Jerry" Price
Dec 20, 2020
Gerald Dwane "Jerry" Price, age 83, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020 at The Pines of Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Karen Siina Swanson
Dec 18, 2020
Karen Siina Swanson, age 64, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at her residence in Polson MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Susan Caroline Antiste
Dec 18, 2020
Sue Antiste, passed away on December 18, 2020 at the family home in Big Arm. Sue was born on February 10, 1935 in St. Ignatius, MT to Josephine Caye and Louis Finley Squeque. Sue grew up mainly in Elmo with her youngest years in Arlee. She attended school at Ursulines in St. Ignatius and in Elmo. She was the oldest...
Dennis Allen Pefley
Dec 17, 2020
Dennis A. Pefley of Polson, MT passed away at home on December 17th, 2020 and moved on to the next journey with our Lord and his beloved wife Doreen. Dennis was born June 11th, 1945 in Billings, MT to Rachel Drewniak and Forest Pefley. He grew up in Billings and graduated from Billings West High School. During a radio show...
Keith John Lagerquist
Dec 16, 2020
On Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Keith John Lagerquist, loving husband and father, passed-away at age 67. He was born on February 9, 1953 in Minneapolis, MN to Milton and Beatrice (Tallman) Lagerquist. He was a Master Brick and Stone Mason and built amazing fireplaces. He loved his family along with all animals and plants. He was also an avid music...
Wilcoxson Eriacho "Sonny" Martinez
Dec 15, 2020
Wilcoxson Eriacho "Sonny" Martinez, age 53, passed away December 15, 2020 at St. Luke Community Hospital. A wake for Sonny will begin Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:00 pm, Rosary at 8:00 pm, and funeral service will be Saturday, December 19th at 10:00 am, all at Elmo Hall. Burial to follow at Dayton Cemetery.
Cora Mae Van Vleet
Dec 15, 2020
Cora Mae Van Vleet, age 58, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Health Center NW in Kalispell, MT. A Celebration of Life for Cora will be held on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 2:00 pm via Zoom. If you would like to attend Cora's service please contact Robert Martinez at 406-880-6422 on the 23rd or 24th for that Zoom...
Wynn Lee Lindquist
Dec 12, 2020
Wynn Lee “Pooh Bear” Lindquist 38, a proud member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Arlee, MT. He was born November 1, 1982 to Steven Lindquist and Leslie McClure in Whitefish, MT, Wynn was the 2nd of 5 children. He was raised in the Ronan and Dixon...
Dore' Etta Schaffer
Dec 12, 2020
Dore' Etta Schaffer, age 83, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at The Retreat in Polson, MT. A graveside will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Lakeview Cemetery.
Patricia Meeks "Patty" Kelly
Dec 11, 2020
Patricia "Patty" Kelly, age 81, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical in Polson, MT. A private funeral mass will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at St. Ignatius Catholic Church. The service will be live streamed for family and friends. The link will be here on Patty's webpage. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake...
Annie Catherine "Ann" Edwards
Dec 8, 2020
Her family is sad to announce the passing of Annie Catherine Cote Edwards on December 8, 2020, after suffering a stroke. Annie was 94 years old and she resided at the St. Joseph Assisted Living facility in Polson, Montana, with her loving husband. She is survived by her husband of 74 years Robert; her daughter Ruth; her sons Steven and...
Harvey Allan Town
Dec 8, 2020
Harvey Allan Town, beloved retired minister and Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) District Superintendent, pastor to pastors, stepped into the presence of our Lord and Saviour on Dec. 8, 2020. He was born on October 23, 1933 in Portal, ND to Stanley and Beulah Town. Harvey was the youngest of 4 children. Harvey graduated from Polson H.S. in 1951. He...
Barbara Maria Medland
Dec 6, 2020
Barbara Maria Wood Medland, passed away peacefully at her home in Polson with family by her side at the age of 90 on Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020. Barbara was born Sept. 7, 1930, to Raymond and Ella Wood in Brooklyn, NY. She and her five sisters grew up in Honesdale, PA where she graduated from Honesdale High School in 1948....
Margaret May Dawson
Dec 5, 2020
Margaret May Dawson, age 89, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at St. Luke Community Hospital. Margaret was born on May 28, 1931 to Henry and Louise Felde in Clearmont, WY. She graduated from Stevensville High School. She worked as a dry-cleaning presser for many years. After retiring, she volunteered with the Foster Grandparents Program in Lolo, MT. She...
Robert E. Mutchler
Nov 29, 2020
Robert E. Mutchler, age 92, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
Michael Ainsworth "Mick" Holien
Nov 27, 2020
Michael “Mick” Holien passed away on the morning of Friday, November 27, 2020. He was born October 7, 1944 to Edith and Howard Holien in White Salmon, Washington, attended school in Spokane Washington and graduated from Gonzaga Preparatory in 1962. He enlisted in the Navy shortly after graduating at the age of 17 and was stationed in Bremerton, Washington as...
Virginia Maybelle Ness
Nov 22, 2020
Virginia M. “Ginny” Ness (Schlepp), passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 22, 2020. She was born to John and Mathilda (Naasz) Schlepp on July 13, 1942 on the farm at Watson Flats, which later became Cohagen. She attended country grade school and Jordan, Montana graduating in 1959. She received her CNA certification, the first graduating class of...
Donald L. Johnson
Nov 20, 2020
Donald L. Johnson, age 90, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at Polson Health and Rehab. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
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