Obituaries

Oct 26, 2020

Hope Cox Stockstad passed away from natural causes on Monday, October 26, 2020 in Missoula.  She was born April 19, 1927, to Dorothy and Clifford Cox in Gordon, Nebraska.

The Cox’s had six children; three boys and Hope the eldest of three girls. She spent her formative years on a ranch near Cody, NE, later, moving to...

Oct 20, 2020

George E. “Skip” Fay, age 75, passed away October 20, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, MT of natural causes. Skip was born June 28, 1945 in Missoula, MT to John C. and Elizabeth J. Fay. He attended school at Round Butte School.

Skip and Cherie were married on May 12, 1996 at the Lavis Ranch....

Oct 19, 2020

Gail Sylvian Anderson, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home of natural causes on Monday, October 19, 2020. Gail was born August 26, 1934 in St. Ignatius to Arvil and Edna Anderson.

Gail enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1952 and was trained as an Aircraft Structural Mechanic serving at Naval Air Stations in Atsugi,...

Oct 17, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Larry Duane Toews announces his passing, on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at the age of 81 years. Larry was born to Dan and Evelyn Toews on October 8, 1939, in Shafter, California where he remained until joining the United States Army in the 1950’s. After being honorably discharged from the...

Oct 9, 2020

Ingrid Karen Roberts, age 79, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020 at St. Luke Community Hospital.

A service will be held Saturday, October 17, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Charlo Football Field. Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Oct 7, 2020

Peggy Marie (Krantz) Delaurenti was born May 28th, 1944 in St. Ignatius, MT to Hyram Franklin Krantz and Barbara Jakes Krantz and passed away October 7th, 2020 surrounded by her family.  She was number ten in a family of fourteen children who grew up on the family farm south of St. Ignatius facing the beautiful Mission Mountains.

Oct 3, 2020

At his home with his family by his side, Dave Samuelson died peacefully Oct. 3. He had struggled with prostate cancer for 10 years; it finally won.

Dave’s adventurous life began July 28, 1945, on a small farm in northwest Iowa, the oldest son of Harlan and Jean Samuelson. Fishing, exploring and getting into mischief made many...

Oct 1, 2020

Rick Allen Kerr went to be with his Savior and sons suddenly on October 1, 2020.  He was born April 22, 1953 in St. Ignatius, Montana to Ralph and Jane Kerr.

Rick grew up in Charlo, Montana with his 4 sisters.  He graduated from Charlo High School in 1971.

Rick could build anything with his...

Sep 24, 2020

On Sept. 24, 2020, Donald Joseph Violette, a loving father and husband, passed away at age 85 in his home due to natural causes.

Donald (Don) was born in Missoula on March 8, 1935, to Sherman and Josephine Violette. He was the eldest of three brothers. Don’s father, Sherman, passed away suddenly when he was 13 years...

Sep 6, 2020

William Orson Dewey, age 80, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2020 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, Mt.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Aug 6, 2020

Wade Harley Thomson, age 83, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Hot Springs Health & Rehab.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Aug 5, 2020

Robert “Bert” L. Todd III, passed at the age of 86, on August 5, 2020 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan. He was born November 26, 1933 in Bozeman, Montana, son of late Robert L. Todd and Sarah Schaffer. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Helen “Cookie” Todd of Anaconda, his three sons, Edward, William (Lee...

Jul 31, 2020

Vicki Lynn Rogers, a passionate Beatles fanatic, went to her ‘Strawberry Fields Forever’ surrounded by family as well as ‘The Fab Four’ on Friday, July 31st. As she took her broken wings and learned to fly, she was accompanied on her journey by a band of angels that included: her parents Raymond & Margaret Indermeuhle, aunt Illene Armstrong, Emmanuel...

Jul 19, 2020

Eva Arlene Allen, age 68, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, Mt.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Jul 18, 2020

Jerry Wallace Akers, 88, went home to his Lord Jesus, July 18, 2020 at St. Luke Hospital after a tiring battle with cancer. Jerry was born May 27, 1932 in Hillsboro, North Dakota, the only son to Donald & Artea (Mildred) Akers.

His family later moved and settled in Montana where Jerry attended and graduated from Ronan...

Jul 15, 2020

Danny Vance passed away on July 15, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center at the age of 71.

He was born in Polson, MT to Harold & Vivian Vance and grew up in the peaceful Ronan countryside.

After graduating high school, he attended a semester of college at MSU, Bozeman, before being inducted into the...

Jul 13, 2020

Sharon Laketa McDonald (Grandma Sherri) passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday, July 13, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving family that cared for her during her illness.  Sherri was born in Fergus Falls, Minnesota on February 15, l932.  She was 88 years old.  She was born into a loving Norwegian family.

She attended grade school...

Jul 10, 2020

Wiletta Ellene Bocksnick, 66, passed away on July 10 th , 2020 at her home in Charlo after a long battle with cancer surrounded by family. She was born in Ronan, MT February 10 th , 1954 to Elmer and Christeva Daugherty.

Wiletta was raised on a dairy west of Charlo, that was the beginning of her...

Jul 10, 2020

Darlene Harriet Watkins, age 91, passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Jun 26, 2020

Michael Joseph Matkovich, Jr., age 59, passed away Friday, June 26, 2020 at his home in Ronan, MT.

A graveside service for Michael will be held on Thursday, July 2nd 2:00 pm at Ronan Cemetery.