Obituaries
Edith Marie Farnum
Aug 4, 2019
Edith Marie Farnum passed away on August 4, 2019 at the age of 98 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan, Montana. She was born March 30, 1921 in Denver, Indiana. She spent her early childhood in Hayden Lake, Idaho then later on moved to Missoula, Mt. where she met her husband Joseph Bruce Farnum. They were married on Easter...
Wanda Ruth Robinson
Aug 3, 2019
Wanda Ruth Robinson, age 94, and a unique soul, left her body on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at The Retreat in Polson. She was born on August 24, 1924 in Greeley, Colorado. She spent the last 23 years in Polson, and in these years she remained a force, dedicated to love, relentless in her passions and a rebel in her...
George Robert Mahoney
Aug 2, 2019
George Robert Mahoney died August 2, 2019 at Kalispell Regional Hospital after a long brave battle with cancer. He passed from the loving hands of his wife into the hands of our Savior. George was born June 27th 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware to John & Violette Mahoney. His father worked as a personnel officer for the Veterans Administration Hospitals and...
Marie Louise Gordon
Aug 2, 2019
Marie Voss Gordon, our loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on August 2, 2019 at the age of 90. She was a very special woman who lived a wonderful life. Marie was born June 6, 1929 to Bill and Beula Voss and was their only child. Marie graduated from Polson High School...
Abraham Kerry "Abe" Caye Jr.
Jul 20, 2019
Abraham Kerry Caye Jr. was born on June 7, 1954 to Agnes Mae Couture Caye and Abraham Caye Sr. in St. Ignatius, Montana and was called home by the Creator on July 20, 2019 in Seattle, Washington at the age of 65. In his younger years, Abraham grew up in Elmo along with his 6 siblings for a short time...
Anne Marie McCann
Jul 20, 2019
Reflecting upon the importance of living each moment to its full, Anne Marie remarked “the years go by fast.” One reason the years may have gone by fast is due to the fullness with which Anne Marie lived them. Born to a pharmacist father and homemaker mother in Clinton, Iowa, Anne Marie Zwisler moved with her family to Kohler, Wisconsin...
Basil Lefthand Jr.
Jul 19, 2019
Basil Lefthand, Jr., age 81, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at his home in Hot Springs, Mt. A service will be held Monday, July 22, 2019 at 10:00 am at Elmo Hall. Burial in Dayton Cemetery.
Kay Evans Scott
Jul 19, 2019
Kay Evans Scott, age 79, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019 at Brendan House in Kalispell, Mt. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
William Max Clay
Jul 17, 2019
With profound sadness we announce the passing of William “Bill” Max Clay, our loving and wonderful husband and father, and friend to so many whose lives he brightened, on July 17,2019. Bill was 67 at the time of his death and passed away from complications after a vicious battle with mantle cell lymphoma. Born in Brawley, California on February 15,...
Jane Doreen Butkay
Jul 16, 2019
By the shores of Flathead Lake, Jane Doreen Belknap Butkay was born on July 15, 1931 at Hotel Le Dieu Hospital in Polson, MT to parents Cassius Belknap and Florence (Turner) Belknap. She joined a sister Louise. On July 16, 2019 Jane passed away peacefully at her Rollins home overlooking her beloved Flathead Lake after celebrating her 88th birthday with...
David Matthew Okland
Jul 12, 2019
David Matthew Okland, born October 17, 1960 in Williston, ND left this life unexpectedly Friday, July 12, 2019. Raised in Alexander, ND and later in Bismarck where he graduated from high school, he ultimately called Polson home where his parents, Ben and Solveig, relocated and started Okland Orchard. Drawn to adventure, his free spirit brought him to California where he...
Shade Joseph Birdrattler
Jul 10, 2019
Shade Joseph Birdrattler, newborn son of K'la Antiste and Abe Birdrattler, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. A wake will begin Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 1:00 pm and a funeral service will be Friday, July 12, 2019 at 10:00 am, all at Elmo Hall. Burial will take place in Elmo Cemetery.
Glenn Charles Howlett
Jul 7, 2019
Glenn Charles Howlett, age 64 of Polson, Mt. passed away July 7, 2019 in his home and surrounded by family after his battle with cancer. He was born in St. Ignatius, MT, September 24, 1954 to Gene and Clara (Bourdon) Howlett of Hot Springs, MT. Glenn was a proud member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe. He was raised,...
Delbert Alan "Del" Malgren
Jul 3, 2019
Delbert A. Malgren passed away July 3, 2019 from natural causes at the age of 99. Del was born on April 23, 1920 in Antelope, MT to Carl and Louise Malgren. He moved to Polson in 1925 where he remained the rest of his life. Del graduated from Polson High School in 1938. He attended aeronautics school in Helena and...
Iva Jean Nelson
Jul 2, 2019
Iva Jean Nelson went to be with our Lord on July 2, 2019 in Polson, Montana. She was born on January 27, 1928 in Dawson, Minnesota to Leon and Lillie Bates. She started school in Minnesota and graduated from high school in Battle Ground, Washington. After that, she attended Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle, Washington. She met the love of...
John Phillips Varnum
Jul 1, 2019
John Phillips Varnum, 86, passed away Monday, July 1st, 2019 in his home, surrounded by his loving family, after a long-fought battle with cancer. John was born on June 23rd, 1933 to Frederick and Genevieve Varnum, in Fort Belknap. He was the 6th of 7 children. At the age of 6, his father was transferred by the BIA to Ronan,...
Jeannie Elizabeth McLain
Jun 29, 2019
Jeannie Elizabeth McLain, age 77, passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at her home in Polson, Mt. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
Marie Lillian Mutchler
Jun 28, 2019
Marie Mutchler passed away while holding the hands of her daughters on June 28, 2019 at Heritage Place in Kalispell. Born March 4, 1933 to Alfred and Monica (Shue) Whitehouse she grew up in a small home in Polson where McDonald’s now stands. Marie’s mother passed away when she was five years old and she was raised primarily by her...
David Maurice Moffitt
Jun 27, 2019
David Maurice Moffitt, age 75, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at his residence in Polson, Mt. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.
Vicky Lynn Deranleau-Osbourne
Jun 27, 2019
Vicky Lynn Deranleau-Osbourne, age 67, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan. A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Kingdom Hall, Polson.
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