Obituaries

Oct 4, 2015

Obituary for Mary Joan Hess Mary Joan Hess, age 85, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan. Arrangements are under the direction of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Sep 27, 2015

Obituary for Jean Allen Turnage Jean Allen Turnage, 89, family man and devoted public servant died peacefully Sunday, September 27, 2015. Jean, a member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, was born in St. Ignatius, Montana on March 10, 1926 and graduated high school there in 1944. During the school year Jean worked as a service station attendant and...

Sep 12, 2015

Obituary for Michael Louis "Louie" Durglo Sr. On September 12, 2015, Michael Louis Durglo Sr began his journey back to the loving arms of his wife Barb and those family members that have passed before him. He was a proud member of the Confederated Salish, Pend d'Oreille and Kootenai Tribes. Mike, also known as "Pa"," Xepe", or" Louie" to his...

Sep 8, 2015

Obituary for Betty Mae Metz Betty Metz was born December 29, 1938 in Polson MT to Allen and Helga Crawford, and passed away September 8, 2015 in Lynden, WA at the age of 76. Betty graduated from Polson High School in Polson, MT in 1956 and attended Caroll College in Helena, MT. She worked at Security State Bank until she...

Sep 8, 2015

J. Byron Christian, born in Shelby, Montana, January, 28, 1937 and passed September 8, 2015 following a brief illness in Polson. He attended schools in Shelby, Bigfork, Kalispell and the University of Montana and received BA and MA degrees. He received double master's degrees at George Washington University, Washington, D.C. While at the Montana State University / U of M,...

Sep 7, 2015

Obituary for Roger Howard Beckendorf Roger Howard Beckendorf, age 74, passed away on September 7, 2015, in Polson. He was born in Portland, Oregon, on June 3, 1941, the oldest son of Howard and Dorothy Beckendorf. At the age of three, he moved with his family to New Jersey, but the family later returned to the west coast and settled...

Sep 6, 2015

Obituary for George Allen Christopher Our precious Dad and Grandpa, George A. Christopher, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2015 in his home surrounded by his family. George was born February 22, 1944 in Missoula, Montana. He was one of seven children born to Lauren and Lillian Christopher. George was raised in Arlee and graduated from Arlee High School in...

Aug 25, 2015

Obituary for Peggy Irene Reed Peggy Irene Reed, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell. She was born on May 14, 1931 the daughter of Charles William and Golda (Cutty) Reynolds in Bremerton, WA. She was raised and attended schools in Polson and graduated from Polson High School. It was in Polson...

Aug 21, 2015

Obituary for Robert Meyer "Bob" Peregoy

Robert Meyer Peregoy also known as Bob Peregoy, passed away from natural causes that took all of us by surprise. Bob was born on April 14, 1947 to Francis Nathan and Donna Mae (Meyer) Peregoy in San Francisco CA. Bob graduated from High School in Madera, CA. He went on and graduated with...

Aug 17, 2015

Obituary for Taylor Shae Davis On August 17, 2015 Taylor Shae Davis, 18, of Polson, MT passed away. Her beautiful blue eyes and infectious smile will forever be held in our hearts. She was born on December 19, 1996 to Dean Davis and Denise Amundson. She graduated from Polson High School in 2015. As early as 2 weeks old she...

Aug 13, 2015

Obituary for Marsha Ann Rubino (McDonald) Marsha McDonald Rubino, age 70, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center after a long battle with Type I Diabetes and cancer with her loving family and friends at her side. She was born on July 9, 1945 in Spokane, WA the daughter of Thomas R. McDonald and Lois...

Aug 9, 2015

Obituary for Esther Dena Hicklin Esther Dena Hicklin passed away August 9, 2015, with her loving family, son, and daughter by her side. Esther was born April 20, 1920 in Belgrade, Montana. Esther celebrated her 95th birthday on April 20th of this year. Esther moved with her family to a small farm in Whitefish, MT in 1932. On July 9,...

Aug 7, 2015

Obituary for George Robert "Bob" Gould George Robert Gould, aka "Lightning", age 81, of Polson, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. He was born on June 28, 1934 to John Robert "Bob" and Mary Gould. He had a brother Arthur and a sister Sara. They grew up in Valley View on the farm,...

Aug 4, 2015

Obituary for Franklyn William Riggs II Franklyn William Riggs II, age 68, passed away at his home in Polson, MT. The Lake Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Read Franklyn Riggs, II's Obituary and Guestbook on www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Jul 26, 2015

Obituary for Ranald Luke McDonald Ranald Luke McDonald, age 48, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, WA. He was born on August 21, 1966 in Ronan, Mt the son of Thomas Ranald and Ann May (Christman) McDonald. He was raised on the family ranch in Niarada and attended schools in...

Jul 26, 2015

Obituary for Lyle Gene Bowerman Lyle Gene Bowerman, 80 years old, of Polson, passed away on July 26, 2015. Lyle was born in Hot Springs, MT. on March 9, 1935 to Walter and Sylvia (Baxter) Bowerman. He was raised in Hot Springs and lived there until graduating from high school in 1954. He then joined the Navy and was stationed...

Jul 21, 2015

Obituary for Amilou Betty Kis Amilou Betty Kis, age 85, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. A graveside service will be held Monday, July 27, 2015 at 12:00 pm at Lakeview Cemetery. Donations can be made to the American Heart Association. The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory is handling the arrangements. Read Amilou Kis's...

Jul 20, 2015

Obituary for Joseph Stanley Sansone Colonel Joseph "Joe" Sansone died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on July 20, 2015 in Polson, Montana at the age of 74. Joe is survived by his wife Sharon Sansone, 2 children, Joe and Robert Sansone, 6 grandchildren Jackson, Gwendolyn, Weston, Ashley, Sage and Finley. His brother's Sam and Jim Sansone. He...

Jul 20, 2015

On July 20, 2015, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer, John E. Malletta peacefully passed away at his home on Flathead Lake in Polson, Montana while surrounded by his loving family. John was 74 years old. Born on September 12, 1940 in Shelby, MT to John F. and Shirley L. Malletta, he was the older of two sons. He...

Jul 18, 2015

Obituary for Thomas Martin Ask Thomas Martin Ask was born July 19, 1925, in Forsyth, Montana and died July 18, 2015 in Polson, just short of his 90th birthday. He was raised on a ranch in eastern Montana, and from a very early age, helped his father with cattle and farm chores. After graduating from high school, he enlisted in...