Obituaries

Lester Paro, Jr.

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...

Robert Billings

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.

Eugene Gunlock

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.

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Donald Buckley

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...

Robert Toelke

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...

William Gardner

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.

John Nichols

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.

Marilou Cheff

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...

Carl Resner

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...

Della Wipplinger

Sep 23, 2016

Della Marie [Miller] Wipplinger, age 92, passed on to be with the Lord September 23, 2016 at St. Luke ECF, Ronan, MT.  She was born February 11, 1924 in Columbus, North Dakota, the youngest of three children born to William Anthony Miller and Ruth Ann [Prince] Miller.

The family farmed in Opheim, Montana until her...

Allan Berner

Sep 2, 2016

Allan Lane Berner, age 62, passed away Friday, September 2, 2016 at his home in Moiese, Mt.

Shrider Thompson Funeral Home is handling the arrangements for the family.

Darlene Fisher

Aug 25, 2016

Today we celebrate the amazing life of my grandmother Darlene Fisher. She was the daughter of Ren and Laura Olsen – and a proud native of Montana. She was the youngest sibling of Iola, Rose, Anona, Bert, Verle, Lester, George, Duane and Lula. She was the wife of Glen, Don and Leroy. She was the loving mother of Terry, Rick and...

Marcella Lee

Aug 17, 2016

Marcella Jane Lee, 77, of Ronan passed away Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the St. Luke Hospital.

She was born to Fred H. Anhorn and Lilly...

Thomas Ross

Jul 29, 2016

On Friday, July 29 th , 2016, Thomas “Shaky Jake” Ross of Big Arm, passed away at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center after a 4 year battle with pulmonary fibrosis.  Jake was surrounded by family and friends during his final days and was fortunate to be able to express his love and gratitude for his family and many...

Kathleen Salomon

Jul 29, 2016

Kathleen Ann Salomon, age 83, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at Polson Health and Rehab.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider Thompson Funeral Home.

Dennis Ingraham

Jul 5, 2016

Denny Earl Ingraham, 72, of Polson, passed away on Tuesday July 5, 2016 at his home on Flathead Lake.  He was born on December 5, 1943 in Polson to Alton and Grace (Simonis) Ingraham.  He lived most of his younger years in Pablo and Ronan Montana, and graduated from Missoula County High School in 1961.  Following High School, Denny...

Harry Miller

Jun 17, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Harry H. Miller. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Herbert Bick

May 25, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Herbert L. Bick. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Betty McCollum Beebe

May 18, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Betty Lou (Karras) McCollum Beebe. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Daryl Hendrickson

May 7, 2016

An obituary is not available at this time for Daryl Wayne Hendrickson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.