Obituaries

Makeelin L. Glass

Makeelin L. Glass

Mar 9, 2024

Our beloved Makeelin (Mak) L. Glass, 22 of Polson began his journey home Saturday, March 9, 2024, in Polson, MT. Mak was born in Polson, MT to Jimmy Glass and Valerie Caye on December 21, 2001. He grew up in the great town of Elmo, and later reunited with his father in Florence before returning home to Polson with his...

Zoerene Joan Gembala

Zoerene Joan Gembala

Mar 7, 2024

Zoerene J. Gembala, age 67, passed away March 7, 2024, at her residence.Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Louise Veronica Andrew

Louise Veronica Andrew

Mar 6, 2024

Louise V.  Andrew passed away at her home in Niarada on March 6th, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Louise was born September 27th, 1934, in Niarada to Charles James Andrew and Mary Lefthand Andrew. She was a Cultural Consultant on the Elders Advisory Committee at KCC, and one of the last fluent Kootenai Language Speakers, Firefighting Crew boss known as the...

Frances Ann Risso

Frances Ann Risso

Mar 3, 2024

Frances Ann Risso, age 62, passed away March 3, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical in Polson, MT.Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Mary Belle Grazier

Mary Belle Grazier

Mar 2, 2024

Mary Belle Kinsel Boyd Grazier passed peacefully at the age of 97 on March 2, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family.  Mary Belle was born in Columbus, Ohio to Thomas and Mary Kinsel on July 30, 1926.  

Mary Belle graduated from high school and moved to Kansas City, Missouri to work for the Unity School of Christianity. It was through...

Amelia Ruth Gipe

Amelia Ruth Gipe

Mar 2, 2024

Amelia Borden Gipe, age 103, passed away March 2, 2024. She was born October 25,1920, at the family home in Niarada, Montana to James (Lucky) and Maude Borden.  She was the 4th of the 5 children.  A few years later, when little Grace, the last born, began to talk, she couldn’t say Amelia, so she started calling her Peep, a...

Jeannie Kay Dennis

Jeannie Kay Dennis

Mar 1, 2024

Jeannie Kay Dennis left this veil of tears and joined Jesus her Savior on Friday, March 1, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Jeannie, along with her twin brother Jim, was born July 19, 1943, to Annie and Carl Blixt. She was raised on a ranch near Niarada, Montana where she and her 6 siblings learned the value of hard work...

Billy Gene Proud

Billy Gene Proud

Feb 29, 2024

Billy Gene Proud, age 86, passed away peacefully in Missoula, Montana on Thursday, February 29, 2024. His family was by his side.

Billy was born on September 5, 1937, in Polson, Montana to Roy “Daryl” and Naomi “Berenice” (Thomas) Proud. He grew up in the Proctor / Dayton area. He graduated from Polson High School in 1956. He moved to Seattle...

Mark Joseph Brubaker

Mark Joseph Brubaker

Feb 28, 2024

Mark Joseph Brubaker, 73, passed away at his home in Proctor, MT on February 28, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1950, at Ft. Campbell, KY to Angus B. and Janice A. (Tipton) Brubaker.

Mark was a very talented mechanic and ran his own business at his home for many, many years. Being in rural Montana, having a local mechanic...

Joann Karen Ingram

Joann Karen Ingram

Feb 28, 2024

Joann Karen Ingram, age 76, passed away February 28, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

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

Cheryl Lee Stone

Cheryl Lee Stone

Feb 27, 2024

Cheryl (Lily) Stone, 75, of Polson, Montana passed away on February 27, 2024, with her husband, children, and beloved dogs by her side. Lily was the devoted wife of Bob Stone and loving mother of Amy, Bryan, and Lisa. She adored her grandchildren, Jessi, Brandon, Jade, and Ivy who cherished their magical summers with their grandparents. Lily is also survived...

Harry Keith Ross

Harry Keith Ross

Feb 26, 2024

Harry "Keith" Ross, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, peacefully departed this world on February 26, 2024, in Polson. Keith was a beacon of light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Keith was born November 17, 1930, Keith was the cherished son of Leonard and Rose Ross. He was a proud graduate of...

Deborah Rose Farris

Deborah Rose Farris

Feb 22, 2024

Deborah Rose Farris, age 67, passed away February 22, 2024, at St Joseph Medical.

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

Wain Lefthand

Wain Lefthand

Feb 18, 2024

Wain Alexander Lefthand was born to Alexander Lefthand and Josephine (Caye) Lefthand on November 3, 1958, in Hot Springs, Montana. He was the last living child of nine. Wain passed away peacefully at his home in Elmo, Montana on February 18, 2024.

Once Wain’s brother Pat returned from the military, his brother moved him in with his family. Pat raised Wain...

Alvin Frank Lee

Alvin Frank Lee

Feb 8, 2024

Alvin Frank Lee (Joe), age 85, of Polson, MT passed away at his home on February 8, 2024, surrounded by his son, Brad Lee, wife, Dolores, stepdaughters, Nancy Wallace, and Susan Lambert.

Alvin was born on June 29, 1938, at his parent’s dairy farm home in Lonepine, Montana Valley. As a youngster he assisted with daily chores on their farm. He...

John Masten Harlan

John Masten Harlan

Feb 7, 2024

John Masten Harlan, age 68, of Polson, MT passed away on February 7, 2024.  John was born on January 12, 1956, in Los Angeles, CA where he was adopted by his parents Frederick and Mary Harlan.

John spent most of his childhood around Lancaster, CA, graduating from Quartz Hill High School in 1974.  John spoke of fond memories he had from...

Jacqueline Gladys Byrnes

Jacqueline Gladys Byrnes

Feb 7, 2024

Jacqueline Gladys Byrnes, age 85, passed away February 7, 2024, at her residence.

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

Elsie Mae Brown

Elsie Mae Brown

Feb 6, 2024

Elsie Mae (Funk) Brown, age 95, passed away at her home Polson, MT on February 6, 2024. She was born on August 14, 1928, in Joplin, MT to Waldo and Verna (Sauer) Funk.

She attended schools in Joplin, MT. Elsie met Deane Brown in Whitefish, MT while he was serving in the U.S. Navy. Deane and Elsie were married January 12,...

Raymond Eugene Schweinsburg

Raymond Eugene Schweinsburg

Feb 5, 2024

Ray Schweinsburg, age 81, passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his residence. Ray was born on May 9, 1942, in Greenport, New York.  His parents Evelyn and William Schweinsburg lived and worked on Shelter Island with 5 little boys until William had an unfortunate construction accident causing the family to move to Waymart, Pennsylvania, the home of Evelyn’s...

Carl Wendell Elliott

Carl Wendell Elliott

Feb 3, 2024

Carl Wendell Elliott, age 59, passed away February 3, 2024, at his residence.

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

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