Obituaries

Amanda Dodson

Jan 1, 2021

Amanda Lynn Dodson nee Allen came into this world on March 14, 1974 the 3rd child of Sandra Rae Davis & Richard Wayne Allen. Born with a complicated medical condition, she faced & surmounted incredible challenges throughout her life yet remained unwaveringly determined, joyful & loving as she pursued different careers including truck driver, EMT, nanny & finally Teller...

Johnny Eggebrecht

Dec 26, 2020

Johnny Lee Eggebrecht, age 69, passed away December 26, 2020 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.

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

Joyce Starkel

Dec 17, 2020

Joyce Faye Starkel, 71, was reunited with her babies in Heaven on Thursday, December 17, 2020.

Joyce was born to Louise and Rulon Hitchcock on January 18, 1949 in Great Falls, Montana. She was brought home to be raised on the family farm in Augusta, Montana, as the youngest of six. While she may have been the...

Lorraine Bryant

Dec 15, 2020

Lorraine E. Bryant. Lorraine Ethel was born to Arthur Olson and Elsie Johnson Olson on January 29, 1921, in Coteau, North Dakota.  She passed away on December 15, 2020 at The Pines of Mission, in St. Ignatius, Montana.  She almost made it to 100!

Mom was the oldest of 5 siblings, Warren, Bob, Jim and Betty followed...

Harvey Town

Dec 8, 2020

Harvey Allan Town, beloved retired minister and Christian and Missionary Alliance  (C&MA) District Superintendent, pastor to pastors, stepped into the presence of our Lord and Saviour on Dec. 8, 2020.

He was born on October 23, 1933 in Portal, ND to Stanley and Beulah Town.  Harvey was the youngest of 4 children.  Harvey graduated from Polson H.S....

Manuel Figueroa

Dec 3, 2020

Manuel S. Figueroa, age 66, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 a St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, MT.

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

Sue Laming

Nov 21, 2020

Sue Tsuyako Laming, age 72, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her home in Polson, MT.

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

Sera Vukialau

Nov 18, 2020

Sera Rokocavui Vukialau went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.  She praised her Heavenly Father till the very end and continues to do so inside the Gates of Heaven.

Sera was born on April 10, 1963 in Nadi, Fiji to her parents Ratu Emosi Levula and Sataita Galu.  She is the...

Carol Jackson

Nov 17, 2020

Carol A. Jackson, age 75, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

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

Marion Smith Jr.

Nov 9, 2020

Marion Ralph Smith, Jr., age 88, passed away Monday, November 9, 2020 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, Mt.

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

Leonard Hawk

Oct 29, 2020

Leonard Dennis “Denny” Hawk, age 77, passed away on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at St. Luke Community Hospital.

There are no services planned at this time for Denny.

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

Hope Stockstad

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...

George Fay

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....

Gail Anderson

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,...

Larry Toews

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...

Ingrid Roberts

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.

Peggy Delaurenti

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.

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David Samuelson

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...

Rick Kerr

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...

Donald Violette

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...