Obituaries

Robert Lee Carman

Robert Lee Carman

Jan 28, 2020

Robert Lee Carman passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the age of 63. He was born February 9, 1956 to Robert David Carman and Dorothy Alberta Nicholson. Robert had 6 siblings; 2 sisters, Gaylynn and Jody who preceded him in death and 4 brothers, David, Kenneth, and KC who were older and Randy who was younger. Robert graduated...

Clayton LeRoy Howard

Clayton LeRoy Howard

Jan 23, 2020

Clayton LeRoy Howard, age 81, passed away On Thursday, January 23, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. He was born on August 2, 1938 in Newport, N.C. the son of Moses Clayton and Jessie Lee (Simmons) Howard. He attended schools in Newport and graduated from Newport Consolidated High School in 1956. He worked as an installer for the...

Joseph Francis Squeque

Joseph Francis Squeque

Jan 17, 2020

Joseph Francis “Pinhead” Squeque, age 82, passed away on January 17, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 3, 1937 in St. Ignatius, MT, the son of Louison Squeque (Finley) and Josephine (Caye) Lefthand and Alex Lefthand. He attended school through the 8th grade. He married Joanne Adams and together they had 6 children. They later...

AnnMarie Lee Michel

AnnMarie Lee Michel

Jan 16, 2020

AnnMarie Lee Michel was born December 6th, 2018 to Uriah Michel & Richelle Flagan in Polson, MT and passed away January 16th, 2020. Her first home was with her birth parents & Ruth White in Dayton, MT. At the age of 3 months she went to live with her sister/mom Ana Michel & Brother-in-law/dad Tresstin Plant in Elmo, MT, her...

Judith Marie "Judy" Zaniewski

Judith Marie "Judy" Zaniewski

Jan 13, 2020

Judith Marie "Judy" Zaniewski, age 79, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Ralph Kain Campbell MD

Ralph Kain Campbell MD

Jan 12, 2020

On January 12, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family, Ralph Kain Campbell’s soul discarded his worn-out body and took flight to meet his Lord and rejoin the love of his life in heaven. Born July 29, 1927 in Long Beach CA, he divided the free time of his youth between the beach just a few blocks from home, and...

Hector Robert Speckert

Hector Robert Speckert

Jan 7, 2020

Hector Speckert, 88, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on January 7, 2020 at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born June 3, 1931 to Otto and Frassie Speckert in Marysville, California. He grew up in Marysville where his family raised peaches and almonds. As a child he spent much of his time with his cousins and...

Donna Rae Jones (Dubay)

Donna Rae Jones (Dubay)

Jan 6, 2020

Donna Rae Dubay Jones, age 87, passed away January 6, 2020 from natural causes. Donna was born July 26, 1932 to Clementine and Edmond Dubay. Donna was educated in Polson and graduated in 1950. After graduation she moved to Seattle, working for Davis Westcoast Fast Freight Company. While in Seattle she met and married William C. Fuqua. Upon his military...

Charles Edward "Charlie" Blankenhorn III

Charles Edward "Charlie" Blankenhorn III

Jan 3, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Charles “Charlie” E. Blankenhorn III of Polson announces his passing on Friday, January 3, 2020 at the age of 69. Charlie will be lovingly remembered by his family and many friends. Charlie was born on October 2, 1950 in Albuquerque, NM to Charles E. Blankenhorn Jr. and Nettie Anita Blankenhorn (Parker)....

Richard Arlan Dennis

Richard Arlan Dennis

Jan 2, 2020

Richard “Arlan” Dennis passed away January 2, 2020 after a battle with dementia. Arlan was born July 8, 1939 to Charlie and Dorothy Dennis in Twin Falls Idaho. The family moved to what would become their family farm to this date, south of Ronan, in 1943. Arlan spent his school years in Ronan and graduated from there in 1957. Arlan...

Leigh Gordon Herman

Leigh Gordon Herman

Jan 1, 2020

On January 1, 2020, Leigh Gordon Herman of Niarada, Montana, passed away at 90 years of age in Polson. Leigh was born to John Otho “Coke” Herman and Louise Ulrich Herman on November 25, 1929 in Kalispell, Montana. He was born into a ranching family, being the only grandson of early pioneer Johnny Herman, who came to the Elmo/Niarada area...

Irene Edna Blush

Irene Edna Blush

Dec 29, 2019

Irene Edna Blush, age 93, peacefully passed on December 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson, MT. She was born March 14, 1926 in Keystone, MT near Alberton, to Martin and Edna Schleip. Irene was the 2nd youngest of 10 children. She also played on one of the first girl’s high school basketball teams in St. Ignatius, MT. Irene...

Betty Jean Warner

Betty Jean Warner

Dec 29, 2019

Betty Jean Warner, age 89, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Polson Health and Rehab. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Bryan Glen Burland

Bryan Glen Burland

Dec 29, 2019

Polson lost one of its best sons, brother and friend. Bryan Glen Burland was born on December 26, 1956 in Polson and went to the greatest show in the heavens on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Music was his addiction! Norton Buffalo was The Man!!! Bryan “NormanBison” Burland we’ll miss you! Blow for it Mr. B. He is survived by his...

William Dean Finley

William Dean Finley

Dec 29, 2019

William Dean Finley, aka Uncle Billy, went home to his creator on December 29, 2019. He was born July 7, 1963 in Tawas City, MI. William grew up in Fairfield, CA. He became a mechanic for Firestone. He took his work very seriously so he could be the best he could. He relocated after that job. William is survived by...

David William Wilkening

David William Wilkening

Dec 23, 2019

David William Wilkening, born the 14th of January 1958, passed away at home in Ronan, MT on the 23rd of December 2019 at the age of 61. David was the second of five children, and the first son, born to Ruth Linder Wilkening and Walter Deseniss Wilkening. He grew up in Libertyville, IL and completed his PhD in Chemistry at...

Journe Leaven Smout

Journe Leaven Smout

Dec 19, 2019

Journe Leaven Smout, passed away on December 19, 2019. She was born on August 30, 1998 in Kalispell, MT. Journe grew up with her father Edwin Smout, Jr. and her older sister Kastle Smout. Growing up Journe enjoyed time with her friends, family and animals. She enjoyed a wide variety of music including Bee Gees and older music she was...

Julius James "Jules" Clavadetscher

Julius James "Jules" Clavadetscher

Dec 15, 2019

Julius (Jules) Clavadetscher, a former automotive executive, one-time mayor of Polson, and most importantly a loving husband and devoted father, died Dec. 15 from complications of progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP) and Parkinson's syndrome. Montana has lost a dignified, thoughtful citizen and his family and friends will forever have him as a role model. Jules was born May 3, 1943, to...

Eugene Hermen Paul

Eugene Hermen Paul

Dec 15, 2019

Eugene Hermen Paul, age 50, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019 at his home in Pablo, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

Imogene Gladys Repke

Imogene Gladys Repke

Dec 14, 2019

Imogene “Jean” Repke. The Holy Spirit called Jean home on December 14, 2019 to be with family and friends who passed before her. Jean was born on March 28, 1926 in Unionville, Michigan on the homesteaded farm of her great-grandfather John Schmidt. Jean was married to Reinhold Zemke for 19 years, producing three unique and caring children; Paul (Barbara) Zemke...

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