Obituaries

Oct 15, 2018

Obituary for Joseph Michael Gencarelli Jr.

Joseph Michael Gencarelli, Jr., age 78, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at his residence. There will be a Rosary on Sunday afternoon, October 21, 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at The Lake Funeral Home. There will be an obituary to follow. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Virginia....

Oct 14, 2018

Obituary for Dudley James Nesson Jr.

Dudley James Nesson, Jr., age 62, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018 at his home in Polson, Mt. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Oct 12, 2018

Obituary for Joan Carolyn Lee

Joan Carolyn Lee, age 81, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018 at The Pines in Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Oct 8, 2018

Obituary for Catherine Rita Hamel

Catherine Rita Mathias Hamel was born December 28th 1935 to Agnes Oshanee Cullooyah and Joseph Mathias in Elmo, Montana. She passed away October 8th 2018 in Ronan, Montana. She is the granddaughter of Chief Baptiste Mathias. Through her mother, she is a descendant of Chief Charlo’s band of Salish that were forcefully removed from...

Oct 5, 2018

Obituary for Melvin Lee Messmer

Melvin (Mel) L. Messmer passed away in Polson at the age of 66. Mel was born in Bowman, North Dakota on February 11, 1952. He moved with his family to Missoula in June 1961. He graduated from Sentinel High School and the Missoula Technical Center. From an early age Mel followed in his father’s...

Oct 3, 2018

Obituary for Hugh Ryan Houle

Hugh Ryan Houle, 45, of Ronan, MT passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. He was born June 30, 1973 in Polson, MT to Bob and Cherilee Houle. A son called Ottie Boy and a brother known as Coyote. A handsome husband and a hero to his children. Lovingly called Uncle Ewwie by his nieces...

Oct 2, 2018

Obituary for Francis Norman McGeaughay

Francis Norman McGeaughay, age 81, of Lebanon, TN, formerly of Ronan, MT, died October 2, 2018. Francis was a member of Victory Baptist Church. He retired from the Christian Missionary Alliance with 40 years of service. Francis enjoyed hunting and woodworking. He was also the author of two books. Francis was the son of...

Sep 27, 2018

Obituary for J.J. Abeyta

J.J. Abeyta, infant son of Jalen and Genevieve Abeyta, passed away on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at St. Joseph Medical Center. A graveside will be held Friday, October 5, 2018 at 11:00 am at Lakeview Cemetery.

Sep 27, 2018

Obituary for Andrew Paul Wilder

Andrew Paul Wilder, age 54, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. A rosary will be Sunday, September 30, 2018 at 8:00 pm and a funeral service on Monday, October 1st at 10:00 am, all at Elmo Hall. Burial in Dayton Cemetery.

Sep 26, 2018

Obituary for Lynette Marie Thornburg

Lynette Marie Thornburg, wife of Donald Thornburg, daughter of the late Richard Stoddard Neville and Rosalie Marie Costa Neville was born September 24, 1946 in Sacramento, CA. She attended the public schools of Lincoln, CA. Lynette was married to Don Thornburg in August of 1963. This union was blessed with two children, Peggi Thornburg...

Sep 18, 2018

Obituary for Arliss May Anderson

Arliss Anderson (Hoyt), 84, lovely wife, grandmother and friend, passed gently into the arms of Jesus September, 18, 2018. Born to Estelle and Ray Hoyt in Valentine, Nebraska, she was eldest to siblings Jack and Dennis. Through the Depression Era, Arliss moved frequently with her family as her father followed the construction work, eventually...

Sep 18, 2018

Obituary for Herbert Hove

Herbert Hove, age 97, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Polson Health and Rehab. Cremation will take place and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Sep 18, 2018

Obituary for Jay Stuart Enger

Jay Stuart Enger, age 71, of Polson, Montana went home to Jesus on September 18, 2018, with a daughter and grandson by his side, and his family and friends surrounding him with love. Jay was born on June 5,1947 in Saint Maries, Idaho to Jesse Ray Enger and Mae Opal Walston. He has now...

Sep 14, 2018

Obituary for Curtis Michael Auld

Curtis Michael Auld, 67, of Elmo, MT passed away on Friday, September 14, 2018. “Curdy” was the 6th child born in Polson, MT to Mose Auld and Alice Wakan. While proud of his Sioux roots, he was a traditional Kootenai man. Curt enjoyed the simple things in life, loved rodeos and powwows, playing the...

Sep 13, 2018

Obituary for Grace B. Poloson

Grace Poloson was born in Great Falls, MT on September 16, 1926. She went to be with the Lord on September 13, 2018. Grace was preceded in death by her husband, Bert Poloson. She is survived by Susan (Roger Krauss), Verna (Gary Ivory), Jeanne (Chuck Bronec), Russell and Kimberly Poloson, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren,...

Sep 10, 2018

Obituary for James Julius Hagen James Julius Hagen, age 99, passed away on Monday, September 10, 2018 at the Polson Health & Rehabilitation Center. There are no services planned at this time for James. Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Sep 9, 2018

Obituary for Robert Marion Johnson Sr. Robert Marion Johnson, Sr., age 78, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018 at his home in Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Sep 9, 2018

Obituary for Stephen Eugene Lackey Stephen Eugene Lackey, age 65, passed away at his home in Proctor, MT. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Sep 6, 2018

Jazmin Jeneen Auld, age 24, passed away on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. Funeral services for Jazmin will be held on Monday, September 10, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. at Elmo Community Hall with visitation beginning on Saturday afternoon with a Rosary at 8:00 P.M. on Sunday. Burial will follow services at Elmo Cemetery.

Sep 2, 2018

Obituary for James Ronald "Jim" Hayes James (Jim) Hayes, 88, passed away in his sleep, Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Polson Health and Rehab, in Polson, Montana. Jim was born on June 26, 1930 to Ralph and Ellen (Harlan) Hayes in Polson, Montana, the second oldest of four children. Jim was raised for several years in Elmo, MT as his...