Obituaries

Chester William Crowl

Chester William Crowl

Aug 16, 2020

Chester William Crowl, age 84, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020 at his residence in Polson, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

James Merwin "Jim" Pearson

James Merwin "Jim" Pearson

Aug 15, 2020

James M. "Jim" Pearson, age 81, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020 at his home in Elmo, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Dorla Jean Scott

Dorla Jean Scott

Aug 10, 2020

Dorla Jean Scott, age 90, passed away August 10, 2020 at Polson Health and Rehab. She was born April 27, 1930 in Butte, MT to Bruce and Katherine Huntley. Dorla was a member of Eastern Star for many years. Dorla married John Scott on November 7, 1949 and they were married for 42 years until John passed away. Dorla was...

Donald Frederick DeArmoun

Donald Frederick DeArmoun

Aug 10, 2020

On August 10, 2020 a delightful, charming, curious, funny, stubborn and independent young man left our lives. Don DeArmoun was born in Alaska to a homestead family in South Anchorage. He had a zest for adventure in the outdoors, fishing, camping, hockey, and biking. His collection of books amazes everyone, reading and learning was a passion. He had a wonderful...

Richard Carl Leander

Richard Carl Leander

Aug 9, 2020

Richard Carl Leander, age 93, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at his home in Charlo, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Lawrence Arthur Bauder

Lawrence Arthur Bauder

Aug 7, 2020

Lawrence Arthur Bauder, age 87, formerly of Hamilton, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at his residence. Memorial services for Lawrence will be private by the family. Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Eunice Elaine McClure

Eunice Elaine McClure

Aug 7, 2020

Eunice “E.J.” Elaine McClure was born September 10, 1949 in Conrad, Montana to Roy and Illean Johns, the youngest of three daughters. She died August 7, 2020 in Polson, MT surrounded by her loving children, grandchildren, and devoted husband. E.J. grew up in the farming communities of the Rocky Mountain Front with her family. She graduated from Simms High School...

Dolores Faye Jensen-Franzen

Dolores Faye Jensen-Franzen

Aug 4, 2020

Delores (Dee Dee) Faye Jensen-Franzen passed peacefully and suddenly after spending time with her beautiful family and friends on August 4th 2020 in Polson, Montana. Uniquely, Dee Dee passed on the same majestic homestead she was born and raised on for 85 glorious, wonderful years: just a short jaunt from her lake shore summer home where loved ones often visited....

Peter Gordon McGowan

Peter Gordon McGowan

Aug 2, 2020

Peter Gordon McGowan passed away peacefully on August 2, 2020 after a four year battle with cancer. He was born in Merced California on December 29, 1951 to Peter Scott and Lorene Verne (Malino) McGowan. Peter was an adventurous man who loved hiking in the woods, logging with his Clydesdale horses and flying. He was a 1st class boiler operator...

Julius Bela Barsi

Julius Bela Barsi

Jul 28, 2020

Julius Bela Barsi, age 69, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Big Arm, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Connie Rae Wilson

Connie Rae Wilson

Jul 26, 2020

Connie Rae Wilson went to be with the Lord on July 26, 2020 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan surrounded by her children. Connie was born April 25, 1937 in Kalispell, Montana to Lucille and Ford Peckham. She attended and graduated from Flathead County High School, where she was a member of the drill team. One of her fondest high...

James Edward Laurence Schultz

James Edward Laurence Schultz

Jul 23, 2020

James Edward Laurence Schultz, “Jim,” 78, headed out on his final journey, walking beside God on July 23, 2020. Jim was born to Gerald B. L. Schultz and Virginia (Gin) Ober Schultz on Jan. 3rd, 1942, in Polson, Montana. He often quipped, “I was born so long ago the part of the hospital I was born in doesn’t even exist...

Bruce Douglas Cunningham

Bruce Douglas Cunningham

Jul 18, 2020

Bruce Douglas Cunningham, 73 passed away in his Polson home on July 18, 2020 after a long and courageous fight with multiple myeloma. Born in Freeport, New York on July 8, 1947 to Ralph Cunningham and Helen Klimm, he was the eldest brother to Barry, Brian, and Bonnie Cunningham. He spent his childhood traveling around the world with his military...

David Wilson Dale

David Wilson Dale

Jul 16, 2020

David W. Dale was born on May 24, 1937 in Helena, Montana. He passed away on with his wife at his side on July 16, 2020. He graduated from Helena High School in 1955. After graduation, he attended the University of Montana for one year. In 1956, he enlisted in the Marine Corps. While serving in the Marines, and being...

Carol Jean Lau

Carol Jean Lau

Jul 15, 2020

Carol Jean Lau, age 73, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at St. Joseph Medical in Polson, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Harland Dean Mendenhall

Harland Dean Mendenhall

Jul 14, 2020

Harland Dean Mendenhall, age 69, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Polson Health and Rehab. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Edward Leroy Nelson

Edward Leroy Nelson

Jul 7, 2020

Edward Leroy Nelson was born on December 31, 1933 in Chester, Montana to Clara and Norval Nelson. He went to be with the Lord on July 7, 2020 in Polson, Montana at the age of 86. Ed’s parents moved the family from the farm in Chester to Ferndale, Montana when he was 1 ½ years old. He grew up helping...

Dennis Dwight Spence

Dennis Dwight Spence

Jul 7, 2020

Dennis Dwight Spence, age 76, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Polson Health and Rehab. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Meredith B Pollack

Meredith B Pollack

Jul 7, 2020

Meredith B. Pollack, age 91, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

David Eveland Schilling

David Eveland Schilling

Jul 7, 2020

David Eveland Schilling, age 78, passed away July 7, 2020 at his home. Dave was born in Missoula, Montana on February 26, 1942 to Paul and Ellen (Eveland) Schilling. He attended St. Anthony and Roosevelt Grade School, and Missoula County High School, spending his final year and graduating at Los Alamos High School. He lived with his older brother Fritz...