Obituaries

Kenneth Carl Nordberg

Kenneth Carl Nordberg

Jan 30, 2024

Kenneth Carl Nordberg, age 79, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024, at his beloved Flathead Lake home on Finley Point in Polson, MT, a house he designed and meticulously built. Ken's journey was marked by adventure, laughter, and a profound love for life itself.

Ken was born in Missoula, MT, on July 23, 1944, Ken graduated from Missoula County High...

Harry Charles Fritsch III

Harry Charles Fritsch III

Jan 29, 2024

Harry C. Fritsch III, age 73, passed away January 29, 2024, at his residence.

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

Barbara Jean Namen

Barbara Jean Namen

Jan 28, 2024

Beautiful Barbara Jean Namen passed surrounded by family and friends at home on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the age of 80. Her full life and close relationship with the Lord gave her the strength to overcome every adversity, including her fight against cancer. As one Doctor aptly stated, "She's a phenomenon!"

Born in Williston, ND Barbara relocated to Kalispell, MT....

Garnet Marie Stuerke

Garnet Marie Stuerke

Jan 26, 2024

Garnet Crusch Stuerke was born on April 15, 1949, in Williston, North Dakota. She was the first child to Cecil and Geraldine (Egosque) Crusch.

When Garnet was young, she was often teased that she was mom and dad’s tax deduction because she was born on the day their taxes were due. She grew up in the mission valley with her younger...

Charles Lee Mitchell

Charles Lee Mitchell

Jan 25, 2024

Charles L. Mitchell, age 51, passed away January 25, 2024, at Polson Health and Rehab.

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

Alice Lorraine Stillwell

Alice Lorraine Stillwell

Jan 22, 2024

 Alice Lorraine (Hiebert) Stillwell passed away January 22, 2024. She was born February 25, 1930, to David and Aimee (Rush) Heibert. 

Alice was a caring, loving, and generous person. She spent most of her life as a nurse. Her favorite part of her job was delivering babies. All those who knew her well will miss her bright smile and big hugs. 

Alice...

Janis Mae Keyler

Janis Mae Keyler

Jan 21, 2024

Janis Mae Keyler, age 60, passed away January 21, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.

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

Gloria Lynn Schumaker

Gloria Lynn Schumaker

Jan 21, 2024

Gloria Lynn Schumaker, age 65, passed away January 21, 2024, at her residence.

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

Albert James Knutson

Albert James Knutson

Jan 18, 2024

Albert James Knutson, age 91, passed away January 18, 2024. He began his life April 11, 1932, filling his 91+ years with much adventure, love and hard work. The 2nd child of Alfred and Mary (Brown) Knutson, Albert grew up with an incredible sense of duty, when his mother died when he was only 10 years old, he took on...

Tima Ardell Brown

Tima Ardell Brown

Jan 16, 2024

Tima Ardell Brown, age 63, passed away January 16, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical in Polson, MT.

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

Myron Eugene True

Myron Eugene True

Jan 16, 2024

Myron Eugene True, 82, passed away January 16, 2024, at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell.

A graveside will be held on January 26, 2024, at Lakeview Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Pamela Ann Marks

Pamela Ann Marks

Jan 15, 2024

Pamela Ann Marks, age 62, passed away January 15, 2024, at her residence.

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

Dorothy Ann Bras

Dorothy Ann Bras

Jan 15, 2024

Dorothy (Dot) Bras, age 87, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024, in Polson, MT, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 28, 1936, in St. Ignatius, MT, and was the daughter of Jess Miles and Lona (McDonald) Olson. Dot spent her formative years joyfully growing up in St. Ignatius and Dixon, MT, alongside her older brother and...

Dennis Jay O'Donnell

Dennis Jay O'Donnell

Jan 15, 2024

Dennis O'Donnell ("Den" to many closest to him), 77, of Missoula, Mont., passed away on January 14, 2024, from complications caused by Parkinson's. Den was born September 28, 1946.

Den lived large. Physically, he was a big man, 6'2" and athletic. Warm and kind, Dennis was a great storyteller and communicator. Even in his last days, he would deadpan witty retorts,...

Kenneth Alan Feiler

Kenneth Alan Feiler

Jan 14, 2024

Kenneth Alan Feiler, age 69, passed away on January 14, 2024, at his residence. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA, February 4, 1954, to mother and father, Erwin & Madelyn (Koch) Feiler.

Ken graduated from Peter's Township High School, McMurray, PA in 1972.  He excelled in Men’s gymnastics throughout high school.  After high school, he crewed a sailboat to & resided...

Adam Jacob Downer

Adam Jacob Downer

Jan 11, 2024

Adam Jacob Downer, age 27, passed away January 11, 2024.  Adam was born November 22, 1996, and raised in Southern California. He moved to Montana in the fall of 2021 to attend the SKC nursing program. He was employed at St. Joseph Hospital as a security guard.

Adam was so full of joy and life, and he had the biggest...

Barbara Ann Lewis

Barbara Ann Lewis

Jan 8, 2024

Barbara Ann Lewis, age 78, passed away January 8, 2024, at her residence.

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

Lila Gladys Fenske

Lila Gladys Fenske

Jan 6, 2024

Lila G. (Pajari) Larsen Fenske, age 102, fell asleep in death peacefully at her home on January 6, 2024. Lila was born August 16, 1921, in Becker County, Minnesota to John and Alina Pajari. She was the 6th of 11 children.

On October 12, 1940, Lila married Jack Larsen. They had 5 children Dwight (Ruth), Gerald, Arlan (Sharon), Brenda (Rod)Learn,...

Herbert Ernest Webb

Herbert Ernest Webb

Jan 6, 2024

Herbert "Herb" E. Webb, 64, of Polson, MT, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. He was born October 22, 1959, in Yreka, CA to James and Mary Coralee (Dumond) Webb. 

He graduated from high school in Wagner, OK, attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University and completed his master’s degree in Range Management from North...

Jerry Thomas Justus

Jerry Thomas Justus

Jan 5, 2024

Jerry Thomas Justus, age 85, passed away at home January 5, 2024, in Polson, Montana. He was born November 29, 1938, in Asheville, North Carolina. Jerry Justus - known to family and friends as "J.J."  and later "Papa J.J." - was born to Lillian and Drayton Justus Sr. in Asheville, North Carolina.

J.J. graduated from Duke University and went on to...

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