Obituaries

Jul 3, 2016

Obituary for Anthony Carl Olson Anthony Carl Olson, age 27, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at his home in Polson. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 11, 2016 at 11:00 am at Ronan Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

Jun 30, 2016

Obituary for Ronald Alexander McClintock Ronald Alexander McClintock, age 76, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at his summer home in Polson. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Billings. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home in Polson.

Jun 29, 2016

Obituary for Berniece May Atkinson (Upham)

Berniece May “Auntie Bea” Upham – Atkinson, age 104, passed away on Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at her residence in Creston. She was born on May 23, 1912 in Polson, Montana the daughter of Herbert LeRoy and Stella May (Pengra) Upham. She attended Sunny Slope School where she rode horse back every day...

Jun 28, 2016

Obituary for Gayle Brueggeman

Gayle Lynn Brown Brueggeman passed away on to an even greater life on June 28, 2016. Gayle was born July 29, 1949 in Whitefish, MT to Deane and Elsie Brown. She and her older brother, Calvin, lived on their ranch that joined the Canadian border 10 miles from Eureka, MT. After the construction of the...

Jun 27, 2016

Obituary for Elizabeth Jane "Libby" Barrett

Elizabeth Jane “Libby” Barrett, age 76, passed away on Monday, June 27, 2016 at her residence in Polson. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Jun 17, 2016

Obituary for Keith Edwin McKinnon Keith Edwin McKinnon, age 80 passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016 in Kalispell, Montana. He was born on October 14, 1935 in Salt Lake City, UT the son of Francis Edwin and Emma Louise (Merrill) McKinnon. He received his education in Salt Lake City and graduated from South High School in 1953. He served...

Jun 15, 2016

Obituary for Robert Harold Galbraith Robert H. Galbraith, 87, of Ronan, MT, passed peacefully, with his loving wife, Ruth, by his side on Wednesday, June 14, 2016. Bob was born on June 12, 1929 in Carlisle, PA. After graduating from Boiling Springs High School, he married Mary E. Miller. He spent most of his career as a contractor. He operated...

Jun 9, 2016

Obituary for Carrie Lynn Mann Carrie Lynn Mann, age 58, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at St. Joseph Medical in Polson. A memorial service will be held Saturday, June 25, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sailnts in Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home & Crematory.

Jun 4, 2016

Obituary for Maren Rae Stover Maren Stover, age 65, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016 at her home in Polson. As requested by Maren there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

May 27, 2016

Obituary for Nancy Louise Peterson Nancy Louise Peterson, age 62, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT. The Lake Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements.

May 26, 2016

Obituary for William Henry McDermott William H. “Bill” McDermott, age 93, passed away on May 26, 2016. He was born on August 23, 1922 in Chicago, IL. He served 4 years in the U.S. Army during WWII. Bill was known for his love of trains. He worked at Bowman Dairy, was a heavy equipment operator for the City of Chicago...

May 23, 2016

Obituary for Richard Allen Gray

Richard Allen Gray, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 23, 2016. He was preceded in death by his mother, Thelma; father Nathan and brother Kevin. He leaves behind two children, Bobbie and Sara; six grandchildren, Cody, Dusty, Jesse, Lillianna, Nathan, Elena; five siblings, Nate, Sandra, Judy, Alicia, Leonard, and many other loving family...

May 22, 2016

Obituary for Marjorie Jean Saxby Marjorie Jean Saxby (nee Lamond) passed away from natural causes on Sunday, May 22, 2016. Marjorie was born in Sydney, Australia in 1912 and grew up there with her parents, Harold Lewis Lamond and Cecilia Clare Lamond. Her sister, Enid and husband Richard Palk and brother, John Lamond and wife Alison, have preceded her. She...

May 22, 2016

Obituary for Thomas Edward Fox Thomas Edward Fox - Tom went to join his grandparents, Tom and Blanche, his parents Glenn and Jenny Howell Fox, his sister Darlene and her husband Jack Palmer and his grandson Ryker on Sunday May 22, 2016. He leaves behind his wife of 63 years, Marshell, 3 sons, Tom Jr. Draper Utah, Tim (Muggy) Polson...

May 22, 2016

Obituary for Liberty Agnes Dupuis Bower Liberty Dupuis “Bertie” Bower, age 96, passed away on May 22, 2016 in Arizona. Bertie, as she was so well known, was born to Edwin and Clara Dupuis on January 2, 1920 at the family ranch in Pablo. She was the sister of Lester and Lyle Dupuis. Bertie grew up in Pablo and attended...

May 19, 2016

Obituary for Jeanette Mary Lundeen Jeanette Clason Lundeen, 95 years old, passed away Thursday, May 19th, 2016 at Polson Health and Rehab Center in Polson, Montana. Jeanette was born February 18, 1941 in Lewistown Montana, to John H. Clason and Nettie (Westover) Clason. She was the fifth of seven children. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ...

May 19, 2016

Obituary for John Ward Our Dad, John Ward, age 69, quietly left this world Thursday, May 19, 2016. He "left his footprints on our heart and our lives will never quite be the same." Dad was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut March 4, 1947. In his youth he enjoyed surfing and he was a US Navy and Vietnam Veteran. He met...

May 15, 2016

Obituary for Vernon Jerome Gravning Vernon J. Gravning, 92, of Polson, Montana, died Sunday, May15, 2016, at Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center. Vernon was born on January 29, 1924, to Jennings and Lillie (Ringsaker) Gravning in Alexander, North Dakota. At 16 months of age he lost his mother and newborn sister and was raised by his paternal grandparents Carl and...

May 14, 2016

Obituary for Shirley Mae Damon Shirley Mae Damon, age 78, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at her home in Polson. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. Read Shirley Damon's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

May 11, 2016

Obituary for Beverly Jean Skates At age 85, Beverly Skates passed away from natural causes Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at the St. Luke's Extended Care facility in Ronan. Her son, Rick, and daughter, Debbie, were with her at the time of her death and entry to heaven. Beverly was born in Billings on Jan. 28, 1931, to her parents, Harry...