Obituaries

Luylla Jo Claar

Luylla Jo Claar

Nov 7, 2024

Luylla Jo “Joy” Claar, 76, of Charlo, passed into the Lord’s presence Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan, Montana, of natural causes.

Joy was born in Portland, OR, on February 13th, 1947, to Lyall and Georgia Florida “Jo” Spooner. In 1955, she was baptized when she was 8 years old and later accepted Jesus Christ as her...

Norman Arthur Salomon

Norman Arthur Salomon

Nov 5, 2024

Norman Arthur Salomon, age 84, passed away November 5, 2024, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Denis Wilton Morey

Denis Wilton Morey

Nov 1, 2024

Denis Wilton Morey, age 76, passed away November 1, 2024, at his residence surrounded by family.

There are no services planned at this time.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. 

Linda Lucille Learn

Linda Lucille Learn

Oct 31, 2024

Linda Lucille Learn, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on October 31, 2024. She was born to Gary Hoffman and Marlene Haney on February 26, 1960, in Billings, MT. 

Linda moved to Polson in 1977, where she met the love of her life Kenneth Learn. They married on August 12, 1978. They just celebrated 46 years of...

Glenda Ruth Morency

Glenda Ruth Morency

Oct 26, 2024

Glenda Ruth Morency, age 80, passed away October 26, 2024, at Polson Health and Rehab.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Donna Mae Melton

Donna Mae Melton

Oct 21, 2024

Donna Mae Melton, age 89, passed away October 21, 2024, at her residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Vicki Jean Berg

Vicki Jean Berg

Oct 18, 2024

Vicki Jean Berg, age 77, passed away October 18, 2024, at Pal Memory Care in Ronan, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Donna Lorraine Cason

Donna Lorraine Cason

Oct 16, 2024

Donna Lorraine (Bras) Cason, age 94, passed away October 16, 2024, at the St. Joseph Assisted Living in Polson. She was born August 28, 1930, at the McKell nursing home in Thompson Falls, MT. She was the first-born child to Lando and Lucille Bras. Following the birth of their daughter they returned home to Plains where her dad worked at...

Donald Francis Byrnes

Donald Francis Byrnes

Oct 13, 2024

On October 13th, 2024, Donald Francis Byrnes was called home to the Lord. Don was born November 10th, 1931, to James and Florence Byrnes in Terryville, Connecticut, surrounded by the love of his siblings James Jr., Doris, Millicent, and Robert, later to be joined by Barbara. He grew up in Watertown, Connecticut where he graduated high school, and worked in...

Thomas Dean Luttrell

Thomas Dean Luttrell

Oct 12, 2024

Thomas Dean Luttrell, age 67, passed away October 12, 2024, at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. 

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Wallace Lowell Merritt

Wallace Lowell Merritt

Oct 11, 2024

Wallace Lowell Merritt, beloved husband of Brenda, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend to many, left our world and was called home on Friday, October 11, 2024. He passed away due to complications from a recent hip surgery. Wally was 87 years old.

Wally was born to Wallis and Marion Sederstrom Merritt on August 11, 1937. Wally grew up on the...

Darryl Xavier Joseph

Darryl Xavier Joseph

Oct 11, 2024

Darryl Xavier Joseph, age 79, passed away October 11, 2024, at his home in Elmo, MT.

A wake will begin on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 3:00 pm, Rosary Sunday, October 13th at 8:00 pm, and funeral service on Monday, October 14th at 10:00 am, all at Elmo Hall. 

Danette Renee Tenas

Danette Renee Tenas

Oct 9, 2024

Danette Renee Tenas, age 54, passed away October 9, 2024. 

A wake will begin on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 11:00 am, a Rosary Monday night at 8:00 pm, and funeral services will be Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:00 am, all at Elmo Hall. Burial will follow at Elmo Cemetery.

Francis "Frank" Anthony Thomas

Francis "Frank" Anthony Thomas

Sep 25, 2024

Francis (Frank) Thomas passed away on September 25, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Frank was born December 31, 1945, in Butte, MT to Jessie (Lee) and Frank Thomas. He attended St. Ann’s grade school and Boy’s Central High school graduating in 1964. He then went to the University of Montana where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in...

Roberta Rose Hatlestad

Roberta Rose Hatlestad

Sep 24, 2024

Roberta Rose Hatlestad, age 87, passed away September 24, 2024, at St Joseph Medical in Polson. 

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Robert "Hawkeye" Edward Hughes

Robert "Hawkeye" Edward Hughes

Sep 20, 2024

Robert Edward "Hawkeye" Hughes, age 81, passed away September 20, 2024, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

William Thomas Parks Jr.

William Thomas Parks Jr.

Sep 20, 2024

William Thomas Parks, Jr., age 50, passed away September 20, 2024, at his residence.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Deborah Ann Linka

Deborah Ann Linka

Sep 16, 2024

Deborah Ann Linka, age 54, passed away September 16, 2024, at St Luke Community Hospital.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Ryder Scott Furshong

Ryder Scott Furshong

Sep 14, 2024

Ryder Scott Furshong, age 15, passed away September 14, 2024.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

John "Mike" Michael Moore

John "Mike" Michael Moore

Sep 12, 2024

John "Mike" Moore, age 78, passed away September 12, 2024, at Logan Health in Kalispell.

Military services will be at the National Veterans Cemetery in Riverside, CA at a later date.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

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