Obituaries

Dec 23, 2016

Betty Toews was born in Loma Linda, California, on May 18, 1935. She fell asleep in Jesus at home on Dec. 23, 2016.

Betty was the daughter...

Dec 21, 2016

Anita Rae Hahn Seibert died at the family home in Ronan on December 21, 2016. Anita was born on January 9, 1939 in Ronan, Montana to Ralph and Elizabeth Hahn.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 44 years (Homer), both of her sons (Tom and Henry), her brother (Jay Hahn), and several...

Dec 21, 2016

Lorraine T. Walston, age 95, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Presbyterian Church in Conrad, MT. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery.

Dec 11, 2016

Donna H. Tracy, age 94, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Brendan House in Kalispell, MT.

To each and every one who knew, cherished and enjoyed a charming lady, who was full of life for so many years, Donna H. Tracy...

Dec 1, 2016

Dale Eugene Glover, Sr., age 80, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his residence in St. Ignatius, MT.

Memorial services for Dale are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shrider – Thompson Funeral Home in Ronan.

Dec 1, 2016

Nola passed away in Ronan on Dec. 1, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Everett, Washington, to Helge and Irene Hansen. She was raised in East Sunnyside and attended East Sunnyside and...

Nov 28, 2016

David W. Hassan Richards, age 51, passed away peacefully at 6:28 A.M. on November 28, 2016 with his mom at his side, from complication of MS and pneumonia at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He was born on Sept. 20, 1965 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

He lived in Clinton, Mt during most of his...

Nov 27, 2016

Erwin Hertz, a logger-turned-electrician who confronted hardship with optimism and faith, died Sunday in the same Charlo, Mont. farmhouse where he was born.

He suffered from heart failure and had moved from Haines in August. The date of an upcoming service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church is pending.

Friend Dick Flegel said...

Nov 25, 2016

Harold “Dean” Greiner passed away on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Polson. He was born in Eugene, Oregon, on Aug. 24, 1921, the middle of three children born to Carl and Althea (Richardson) Greiner. The family moved from Eugene to Polson when Dean was just 9-months-old. He made Polson his home for the remainder of his life.

Nov 19, 2016

Gregory Blaine Marengo, 65, passed away on November 19, 2016 near his home in St. Ignatius, Montana. He was born on May 25, 1951 in Polson, MT to Clarence and Irene Marengo.

Greg was a graduate of Polson High School and an enrolled member of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Following high school he began...

Nov 19, 2016

Julia Colleen Larson, age 81, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her residence in Ronan.

There are no services planned at this time for Julia.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shrider Thompson Funeral Home.

Nov 19, 2016

Lester Merle Paro Jr. was born in Missoula August 3, 1931 and passed away peacefully November 19, 2016 in Ronan.

He had a large family, 4 sisters, Glenna, Karen, Toni and Penny, 2 brothers, Jim and Tom.

Lester grew up in Hot Springs, he was active in academics and was Valedictorian was also involved with...

Nov 17, 2016

Robert "Bob" Billings, age 65, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016 at his home in Ronan.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider Thompson Funeral Home.

Oct 19, 2016

Eugene Harold Gunlock, 78, quietly passed away at his home near Polson on October 19, 2016 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

A graduate of Mission High School, St. Ignatius, he lived in Helena, MT for over 30 years before returning to the Mission Valley in 2003.   He was a retired self - employed excavator.

Oct 17, 2016

Donald “Don” Buckley, age 83, passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He was born on April 9, 1933 in Hysham, Montana the son of James and Daisy (Scott) Buckley.

He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. Following his discharge, he worked for many...

Oct 14, 2016

Robert Lee Toelke of Ronan, Montana, passed in peace on Oct. 14, 2016, surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on April 14, 1933, and adopted by Herb and Helen Toelke in Lincoln, Nebraska. During the Great Depression, the Toelke family migrated west where they transitioned from Nebraska farmers to Montana cowboys. Robert grew up to...

Oct 9, 2016

William Paul Gardner, age 86, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Healthcenter Northwest of Kalispell.

Memorial services for Bill will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 10:30 A.M. at the Jocko Valley Baptist Church in Arlee.

Shrider Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family with arrangements.

Oct 9, 2016

John William Nichols, age 78, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his home in Ronan, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider Thompson Funeral Home and Crematory.

Oct 7, 2016

Marilou Foster Cheff , left us peacefully on Friday, October 7, 2016 at the age of 88.

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan the oldest child of the late Harold and Bernadette (McLernan) Foster. It was with her parents support and encouragement that she graduated from the University of Detroit with a Bachelor’s degree and earned a...

Sep 28, 2016

Carl M. Resner, 83, formerly of Ronan, passed away Sept. 28, 2016, at his residence in Missoula. He was born and raised on a farm northwest of Charlo and graduated from Charlo High School. He worked in Missoula...