Obituaries

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...

William Dewey

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.

Wade Thomson

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.

Robert "Bert" Todd III

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...

Vicki Rogers

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...

Eva Allen

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.

Jerry Akers

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...

Daniel Vance

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...

Sharon "Sherri" McDonald

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...

Darlene Watkins

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.

Wiletta Bocksnick

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...

Michael Matkovich Jr.

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.

Vernie Porch

Jun 13, 2020

Vernie Loretta Porch, age 90, passed away on June 13, 2020. Vernie was living with her daughter, Loretta Brooks at the time of her passing. Vernie was born on Sept. 21, 1929 at Forsyth, MT the second daughter of Ed and Caroline Martin.

Following the fourth grade at Forsyth, Vernie’s family moved to Florence, MT where her...

Leonard Snyder

Jun 6, 2020

Leonard Dale Snyder, age 66, passed away on June 6, 2020 at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born on July 5, 1937 at the family home in Ronan, MT.

He graduated from Ronan High School in 1955. Leonard was a boxer and a Golden Glove Champion in 1965. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending...

Marrion Clairmont

May 26, 2020

Marrion J. VanNess Clairmont was born on Dec 4, 1949 to George and Evalina VanNess the 9th child of eleven children.  Marrion passed away on May 26, 2020, in her home surrounded by family.

Marrion was a jack of all trades when it came to work. Growing up there was calves, pigs, chickens, rabbits to feed and...

Marlys Shepard

May 25, 2020

Marlys Glee “Marty” Shepard fought her battle with cancer with grace, and lovingly received her angel wings on Monday, May 25, 2020.

Her final days were spent with loved ones, cherishing happy memories, and comforting her on her journey beyond. Everyone who knew Marty knew her for her witty sense of humor and a strength that could...

Charles "Chuck" Madison

May 24, 2020

Charles Lloyd "Chuck" Madison, age 68, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at his home in Ronan, MT.

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