Obituaries
Jeannine Marie Padilla
Jun 11, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeannine Marie Padilla, as she was welcomed with open arms to the gates of heaven on June 11, 2025. Jeannine was born in Ronan, Montana on November 14, 1959, to Henry and Lenore Padilla. The beloved youngest of six siblings that cherished her place as the baby in the family.
Jeannine was a...
Clara Evelyn Likens
May 11, 2025
Clara Evelyn Likens, age 95, passed away May 11, 2025, at St Luke Community Hospital, Ronan.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
Amorette Marie Gaither
May 2, 2025
Amorette Marie Gaither, age 77, passed away May 2, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
Lawrence Pete Ruffatto
Apr 29, 2025
Larry Pete Ruffatto, 93, born November 18, 1931, in Corvallis, MT, went to rest on April 29, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. He passed peacefully.
Larry served in the Air Force. Then, hauled milk for Foremost Dairy in the mission valley for many years. He then used his self-taught craftsman skills to build and remodel homes in the mission...
Henry Harvan Amende
Apr 18, 2025
Henry Harvan "Hank" Amende, age 75, passed away April 18, 2025, at Polson Health and Rehab.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
Ira Ivan Jones
Apr 11, 2025
Ira Ivan Jones, age 78, passed away April 11, 2025, at his residence.
A wake will begin on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 4:00 pm, Rosary at 8:00 pm, and a funeral service on Wednesday, April 16th at 11:00 am, all at the St. Ignatius Community Center.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
Raymond Paul Bick
Apr 10, 2025
Raymond “Ray” Paul Bick, 86, died of natural causes on April 9, 2025, at his home in Cherry Creek, Nevada. He was born on August 4, 1938, in Ronan, Montana, the 8th of 9 children to Clarence and Evelyn Bick of Round Butte, outside of Ronan.
He was raised on the family farm; went to grade school in Round Butte and...
Merle Joseph Farrier Jr.
Mar 30, 2025
Merle Joseph Farrier passed away at the age of 78 on March 30, 2025, as a result of semi natural causes. Merle endured many health issues during these last 10 years which began with a two week coma which he miraculously survived through the intercession of Our Lady of Gidle, multiple myeloma, numerous colon ruptures, blood clots, triple bypass surgery,...
Dorothy Elizabeth Rinke
Feb 26, 2025
On February 26, 2025, Dorothy E. Rinke of Round Butte, MT, passed away at the age of 99. Dorothy was born on September 10, 1925, in Toppenish, Washington, to Charles and Alice McCready. She was the fifth of 11 siblings.
In April 1926, when Dorothy was just seven months old, her family moved to Montana, settling down the road from where...
Charlene Marie Fleming
Feb 23, 2025
Charlene Marie Fleming, age 70, passed away February 23, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
Faye Ellen Morgan
Feb 23, 2025
Faye Ellen Decker Morgan, a beloved mother, wife, Nana, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2025, surrounded by family in her home in Ronan, MT. Born on July 24, 1953, Faye was one of the first babies born at the new St. Luke Hospital in Ronan, MT. Faye lived a life full of love and dedication to...
Robert Leroy Gauthier
Feb 8, 2025
Robert Leroy Gauthier, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on February 8, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Despite his illness, he felt he had actually won his battle, grateful to have been blessed with several months to share memories and laughter with beloved friends and family as he said his goodbyes. He insisted that love and hope...
Elfriede Marie Lappoehn
Feb 2, 2025
Elfriede Marie Lappoehn, age 92, passed away February 2, 2025, at her residence.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
Lorie Ann Noble-Sharbono
Jan 31, 2025
Lorie Ann Noble Sharbono, age 63, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025, at her residence. Lorie was born in Ronan, Montana on August 26, 1961, at Saint Luke Hospital, the daughter of Jerry and Irene Noble on August 26, 1961.
She graduated from Ronan High School in 1980. After high school Lorie worked at several different places along the way,...
Kathryn Marie Olson
Jan 26, 2025
Kathryn Marie Olson passed away on January 26, 2025, after her final struggle with melanoma, surrounded by loving family every step of the way. Kate was born in Ronan, MT on January 29, 1979, to Robert R. and Chris (Bunch) Shrider. She grew up in the Mission Valley the 3rd of 4 children.
After graduating from Ronan High School, Kate left...
Clarence Don McConnell
Dec 31, 2024
Clarence Don McConnell, age 81, passed away December 31, 2024, at Community Medical Center of Missoula.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
Marion Wayne Bennett
Dec 30, 2024
Marion Wayne Bennett of Ronan, MT went to be with his Lord and Savior December 30, 2024. He was born on March 24. 1942 in Prescott, AZ to Jack Wayne and Mabel Bennett. Marion was the oldest of 3 children (Marion, Jacklyn and Dennis). He was raised in Mayer, AZ. He attended Mayer schools from kindergarten through 12th grade and...
Jeannine Marie Jackson
Dec 24, 2024
Jeannine Marie Jackson passed away December 24, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane WA, from complications due to diabetes. Jeannie was born October 17, 1960, at St Luke Hospital in Ronan, to Lynn and Billie Mae Jackson. She joined siblings Valerie, Mark, and Dianna at the family ranch in Round Butte. Jeannie grew up on the ranch, attending the...
George E. Maass
Dec 20, 2024
George E. Maass, age 90, passed away December 20, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
Todd Michael Reardon
Dec 18, 2024
Todd Michael Reardon, age 78, passed away December 18, 2024, at his residence.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
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