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Mary Hall

| March 8, 2007 12:00 AM

RONAN — Mary Adelle Simonis was born at home in Rollins to Carl and Evah Holm Simonis on May 11, 1921. She peacefully passed into Heaven on Friday, March 2, 2007, with her family at her side.

Mary married Gerald Van Hall on Feb. 10, 1940. They had four children. Mary worked at St. Luke Hospital in the 1960s and 1970s. She moved to Red Bluff, Calif., for several years and moved back to Montana in the early 1980s.

Mary lived in St. Ignatius before moving to St. Luke Extended Care in 1998.

Preceding her in death were her parents; sisters, Zelda Irvine, Eva Trainor, and Faye Dupuis; brother, Franklin Simonis; daughter Maribelle Baughn, and Gerald Hall.

Mary is survived by her daughters, Geraldine Davaz of Spokane and Joanne (Bill) Blood of St. Ignatius; son, Garry (Karen) Hall of Ronan; sisters, Ada Trainor of Idaho and Grace Ingraham of Ronan; brothers, Charles Simonis in Washington and Richard (Helen) Simonis in Washington; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Viewing will be from 4 to 7 p.m. today (Thursday, March 8) at the Shrider-Thompson Mortuary in Ronan. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m., Friday, March 9, at the Assembly of God Church, 511 First Ave. SE, Ronan. The family invites you to join them for refreshments and memories at the church after the graveside services in the Ronan Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to diabetes research.

The family thanks Mary’s many friends at St. Luke’s for sharing her life.

Linda Suzanne Pedi,

RONAN - Linda Suzanne Pedi, 56, died of cancer Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, at 10:10 p.m. at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. Present were her husband and sons.

Linda was born in Braham, Minn., on Jan. 4, 1951. Raised on a dairy farm, she was active in 4-H and Luther League. She received a B.A. degree in English literature from Concordia College in Moorhead, Minn.

She worked for Social Security for 33 years and recently retired.

She married Terry Pedi on May 30, 1981, in Dalbo, Minn., and had two sons, Ross and Seth, of whom she was extremely proud. She taught Sunday school for many years and loved kids — especially babies.

She enjoyed her family, reading, gardening, hiking, golf, travel, games and many friends.

Linda was a gentle, caring person with strong character. She will be missed.

Linda was preceded in death by her father Walfred of Minnesota.

Survivors include her husband, Terry, and sons Ross and Seth of Ronan; her mother Emily, brother Jim and sister Julie, all of Minnesota; plus many other relatives.

There was an affirmation of life for Linda March 3, at the Atonement Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall with the Rev. Mitch Jones coordinating.

The family requests that any memorial gifts be given to the American Cancer Society.

Maurice Allen ‘Poncho’ Panchot

Maurice Allen “Poncho” Panchot, 73,

POLSON - Maurice Allen “Poncho” Panchot of Henderson, Nevada, and formerly of the Mission Valley, died of natural causes on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2007.

Maurice was born on Nov. 9, 1933, to Harry and Faye Panchot at St. Ignatius. Poncho attended schools in Dixon, Ronan, and in the Philippines. He traveled to the Philippines in 1949 where his father was sent to build Voice of America broadcast stations.

Poncho returned to the United States and joined the US Navy in 1950.

He spent four years in the Navy.

He then returned to Montana and became licensed as a journeyman electrician, and later was licensed as a master electrician.

He was a member of the electrician union.

Poncho followed heavy construction most of his working years and worked all over the United States. Upon retirement, Poncho moved to Nevada.

His parents, Harry and Faye Panchot, and his sisters Erma Otto and Mary Alice Salway preceded him in death.

His three children, Danielle Siminoch, Richard Panchot of Helena, and Michael Panchot of Douglas, Wyo., his aunt Winogene Cherry, and his brother-in-law Alf Salway survive Maurice.

Also surviving him are his grandchildren.

Maurice was a member of the Confederated Salish Tribes and was a long time member of the Mission Valley Elks Lodge #1695.

Maurice has been cremated and will be returned to Montana.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 10, at 2 p.m. at the Polson VFW Hall with the Rev. Richard Widerholdt officiating.

The Polson Honor Guard and the Tribal Warrior Society will provide military honors.

Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with local arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com

Sherry Ann Henderson,

POLSONS - Sherry Ann Henderson died unexpectedly from an intercerebral hemorrhage on Saturday, February 24, 2007, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

Sherry, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, was born Feb. 17, 1952, in St. Ignatius to Norris L. and Jean (DePoe) Schwarz. Sherry grew up in Polson and attended Polson Schools. She married Bill Henderson on Feb. 4, 1969. They resided in San Diego, while Bill was in the service. From there, they made their home in Lebanon, Ore., for 29 years. During their time in Lebanon, Sherry was a homemaker and full time mother to 28 long-term foster children.

After Bill retired, they made their home on Dog Lake, near Plains, where they have resided for four years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Norris; grandparents, Bill and Clara Schwarz, Ray and Gerry Fulkerson; uncles Bob DePoe and Glen Fulkerson; aunts Lorraine McGee, Lauile Nelson and Marie Nixon.

She is survived by her husband Bill; mother and stepfather, Jean Schwarz and Charlie Griffith; brothers, Bill (Margaret) and Michael Schwarz; one aunt, two uncles, numerous nephews, nieces and cousins.

Sherry’s gentle, caring and giving personality combined with her artistic and creative talents will be remembered by all who knew her. As an organ donor, Sherry continues to give life through death.

Cremation has taken place. Graveside services took place March 7 at the Lakeview Cemetery in Polson. A celebration of life followed at the Indian Senior Center in Polson.

Bunch-Toews Chapels of Plains is in charge of arrangements.

Clara A. Callahan,

POLSON - Clara A. Callahan, 88, of Polson died of natural causes on Monday, Feb. 26, 2007, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan.

She was born Oct. 13, 1918, in Pennsylvania, to James K. and Antoinette (Frome) Beggs. Clara grew up in Pennsylvania and California. She married Maxwell Hildebrant in 1945.

Clara lived in southern California most of her adult life before moving to Polson in 1987. She was active with the foster grandparent program at Linderman Elementary school in Polson. Clara also loved to visit and travel. She just loved people.

She was preceded in death by her husband Max and seven siblings including Milton Beggs.

Surviving are her two sons, Ray Osburn and wife Lana of Polson and David Hildebrant and wife Sue of Indianapolis; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place and a private service will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com

Donald Abbey,

HUSON - Former St. Ignatius area resident Donald Abbey, 74, went to his rest due to kidney cancer Sunday, Feb. 25, 2007, at his home in Huson.

Don was born in Salmon, Idaho, on Oct. 5, 1932, the fourth of five children born to Fred and Georgia (Fry) Abbey.

When he was 8 years old the family moved to the University Heights west of Darby and lived in the house designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, where the family farmed and raised sheep. Don attended Darby school through the 11th grade, where he excelled in football and boxing.

Don volunteered for the Army in 1952. He spent time in Fort Louis, Wash., Camp Roberts, Calif., and Fort Bragg, N.C. He enlisted in the 82nd Airborne Division. He began jump school in Fort Benning, Ga., and was sent to Korea. His discharge was in 1956. He received the French Legion Braid, Military Infantry Braid and Shooting Medals.

Don was known as a hard worker and applied it to many lines of labor: at the Butte packing plant, as a hunter packing/guide and as a miner at the fluorspar mine out of Darby. His main profession was that of a logger.

In the winter of 1958 he met Irene Jones. They were married on the Marcus Daly Estate in Hamilton in 1959. They lived in Darby, Victor, Alberton and for several years in St. Ignatius before moving to Huson in 2005.

Don was generous and big-hearted, always seeing the best in everyone. Don was a down-to-earth person. His love of laughter gave him the appreciation of a good story and he seldom missed an opportunity to play a good joke. He was a true frontiersman. His passions were woodwork, working with rock, fishing, hunting, gardening and playing the fiddle and mandolin.

Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Irene; sister Donna Kyle (Bill) and brother Lloyd “Pudge” (Laura), all of Darby; and nieces and nephews. His children are Carla (Karl) Reinagel of Missouri, Roseanne Abbey of Washington, Arden Abbey of Oregon, Ben (Christy) Abbey of Alberton, Loni (Tony) Styer of Tennessee and Al (Merri) Abbey of Alberton; and 11 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Floyd and Elbert.

A memorial service was held March 3, at the Frenchtown Community Church. Graveside services were held March 4 at Lonepine Cemetery in Darby followed by a potluck reception at Charlos Heights Community Church.

Duane J. Pierre, Sr

RONAN — Duane J. Pierre, Sr., 47, died of injuries received on March 1, 2007, in a semi - pedestrian accident near Allentown.

Born in St. Ignatius on Nov. 24, 1959, to Ellen Conko and Phillip Pierre, Sr., he was raised in the Ronan area.

He went to work for forestry and logged in the Seeley-Swan until an injury to his hip slowed him down. He also attended SKC for two years.

Duane beaded and was an accomplished horsehair artisan. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends and family and taught almost all of his nieces and nephews how to tie their shoes. Duane knew how to make you smile because he was “Cooler than Hell.”

Duane was one of the Reservation’s best known hitchhikers and will be missed by the many who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his father; yaya Louise Conko; brother James Pierre; sisters Tessie Pierre, Tommie Finley and Gayle Patricia Hendrickx; and aunts Jeanette Conko, Margaret Friedlander, Dee Pierre and Agnes Alexander.

He leaves behind his mother, Ellen Conko Hendrickx; stepchildren Sheila Carpentier, Glenda Pierre, Laura Pierre and Duane Pierre, Jr.; brothers and sister, Phillip Pierre, Jr. Gale Hendrickx, John Hendrickx, Joseph Parizeau and Dorthea Hendrickx; stepfather Gilbert Parizeau; aunts Mille Camel, Liz Pierre and Anne Mitchell; uncles Pat Pierre, Eneas Conko, John Conko and Harold Paul as well as a large extended family of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Mass was celebrated March 5 in the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission. Interment was in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery where he was laid to rest beside his sister, Tessie.

Clayton J. Sandknop

RONAN — Clayton J. Sandknop, 78, of Ronan died of natural causes Sunday, March 4, at Mountain View Care Center. Arrangements will be announced by Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services, Ronan.

Wayne Fred Gunlock

RONAN — Wayne Fred Gunlock, 88, of St. Ignatius died suddenly on Friday, March 2, 2007, at his ranch near St. Ignatius. He had been a resident of the Mission Valley for 34 years.

Born on Feb. 11, 1919, at Portal, N.D., he was the son of Shell and Magdalena (Lena Schumann) Gunlock. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at the South St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Larson, N.D.

Wayne received his education at the one-room country Arneson School. He farmed in the area north of Larson for a number of years and then moved to Montana in 1964 to live near family members who had settled in the Post Creek area near St. Ignatius some years earlier. Gunlock Road was named for the Gunlock brothers — Wayne, Kenneth and Harold.

Wayne, a confirmed bachelor, was a quiet unassuming man and was well liked by everyone. He had a wonderful quick wit and loved a good joke. He thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his family, and always looked forward to his fellowship at the Ronan Senior Center, conversing with his friends and enjoying good food.

He was still puttering around his ranch until the day he died. He was honest, hard working and was well-respected in the ranching community. He will be missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Kenneth and Harold and their wives Alma and Lillie, all of St. Ignatius; and other distant relatives and friends.

He is survived by his devoted sister, Phyllis Gunlock Holte (Dale) of Hayden Lake, Idaho, and her family; brothers Merle Gunlock of Williston, N.D., Leland Anderson (Jo Anne) of Burbank, Calif., Clarence Anderson (Betty) of Anchorage, Alaska, and their families; local nephews Eugene Gunlock (Esther Anne) and Daren Gunlock (Debbie), all of Polson, and their families; niece Sandra Gunlock Baker (Robin) of Lehi, Utah, and her family; local cousin Elsie Nygaard of Polson; other out-of-state relatives, and many friends.

A celebration of Wayne’s life will take place on Saturday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 404 Fourth Ave. E., Polson, with the Rev. Paul Rowald officiating.

The family requests memorial donations in Wayne’s name forwarded to the Ronan Senior Citizens Center, 528 Main St. SW, Ronan, MT 5984.

Shrider-Thompson Mortuary is assisting with arrangements and cremation. The remains will be taken to Coeur d’Alene for burial next to his beloved mother, Lena Gunlock-Anderson.

David W. Boyd

DIXON — After an eight-month battle with brain cancer, David W. Boyd was mobilized by God and sent on his final assignment Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2007.

During his final dispatch from home, his loved ones surrounded him. We are sure he will be teaching ICS (Incident Command System) to comrades who had fallen before him, keeping them up to date.

He is survived by his wife Connie Boyd; sons David John and wife Rachel Boyd and Sean Richard LaFaver, both of Colorado; stepdaughter Aleacia and husband Greg Landon of Dixon; stepsons Daniel and wife Nicole Ioli of Arizona, Nathan and wife Karen Ioli of Dixon and Josh Stubbs of Arizona; mother Mary Belle and husband Don Grazier; sisters Beverly and husband Jack Horner and Shirley and husband Barry Baker, all of Ronan; and stepbrother Scott Grazier of Deer Lodge; 10 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father John Boyd, stepson Louis Audette and his brother, Jack Boyd.

David was born in Browning on Dec. 26, 1949, to John and Mary Belle Boyd.

He touched many lives along his illustrious career that spanned from 1969 to 2005.

He devoted himself to helping others by becoming a smokejumper from 1969 to 1975, was a ski ranger at Big Mountain Ski Area, worked for many years in fire management for both the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service and finally as the Eastern Area Coordination Center Manager for the U.S. Forest Service.

David was instrumental in coordinating rescue and cleanup efforts at ground zero after Sept. 11, 2001, and came out of retirement to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Among David’s accomplishments he considered it an honor to raise Kira (Parker) Perdue after the loss of her father and David’s good friend and fellow smokejumper, Dennis Parker.

Memorial services celebrating David’s life took place Monday, March 5, at the Christian Community Church.

The family requests donations be sent in David’s name to Pine Haven Christian Ranch and School in St. Ignatius, or any brain research center.

Kyle David McCullugh

RONAN — Kyle David McCullugh, 16, of Kalispell died of injuries suffered in a vehicle-pedestrian accident near Plains on Saturday morning, March 3, 2007.

He was born June 1, 1990, in Ronan to Leo David and Lisa M. (Stewart) McCullugh.

He attended schools in Ronan, Pablo, Vaughn, Kalispell and Plains.

He most recently worked with Preston Mitchell as a mechanic and Sonny Miller as a carpet layer.

Kyle had signed up for the U.S. Army and was planning on going to active duty at the age of 17.

He loved sports, video games, fishing and four wheeling, outdoors, dancing, singing, and joking.

He tried hard to be a comedian, and everyone who knew him loved him.

He had a big heart and after five minutes from meeting him he left an imprint on your heart.

His great-grandmothers Mildred Lubitz and Bernice Shinnick preceded him in death.

Kyle is survived by his parents, Leo and his wife Kimberly Calderaro of Kalispell, and Lisa Bowden of Paradise; sister Amanda McCullugh of Vaughn; stepbrothers Steven Mace of Kalispell, and Kevin Mace of Texas; niece Brooklyn Peterson of Vaughan; grandparents Joanne Simmes of Polson, Felix McCullugh of Ronan and Jeannette and Gayle King of Paradise; great-grandfather Jerry Shinnick of Paradise, and numerous other relatives.

Memorials may be made to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters or Peer Court.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday March 10, at 2 p.m. in the Faith Lutheran Church, 410 5th Ave. SW, Ronan, with the Rev. Rand Drollman officiating.

Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson.

Ronald K. Spade

SEELEY LAKE — Ronald K. Spade

was born on March 6, 1926, in Elm Creek, Buffalo County, Neb., to parents Walter E. Spade and Elsie “Fern” (Poulson) Spade, the youngest of five children, and died Feb. 18, 2007.

Ron moved as a young child with his family to northern Idaho, where he grew up hunting, fishing and logging. He married Lois Bosch Oct. 3, 1944, in Pasco, Wash. and together they had five children: Michael, Martin, Claudia, Ronald John and David. Ron and Lois later divorced.

Ron married Karen Brown and they had a daughter, Teresa. That marriage ended in divorce and Ron moved to Montana.

He later married June Schliep and lived in the Ronan and Pablo areas of Montana and worked as a heavy equipment operator and mechanic, among other things.

Ron loved life, and loved to fish. After his wife June died, he retired to one of his favorite fishing spots, Seeley Lake.

Ron spent the last of his years fulfilling his dream of building a cabin in the woods by a lake and spending every minute he could at his favorite fishing hole.

Ron and his faithful companion, his dog Moose, were often seen around town preparing for the next fishing trip. He had many other fishing buddies, and was fondly referred to as “Uncle Ron” by the townsfolk of Seeley Lake.

Ronald Spade was preceded in death by his son Martin; sister Wanda and wife June.

He is survived by his children: Michael (Theresa) of Arlee, Claudia (David) Sterling of Anchorage, Alaska, John (Judi) and David (Kathy) of Snohomish, Wash., and Teresa Spade-Rohrwasser of Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Surviving siblings are Pascal Spade, Marco Spade, and Ila Jean Spade.

Ron is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and many cousins, nephews and nieces.

Ron will be missed by many, but wanted to make sure there were no tears shed for him. Just go down to the coffee shop with a friend, take a buddy fishing, hug your grandkids or take your old dog for a ride. Share a few laughs on him, and swap some good fishing stories.

A private family gathering will be held later this summer. Arrangements were under the care of Garden City Funeral Home.

Ruth L. Kline

ARLEE — Ruth L. Kline, 80, of Arlee, died of natural causes Sunday, March 4, 2007, at St. Luke Community Hospital, Ronan.

Arrangements will be announced by Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services of Ronan.

Dr. Ernest W. Lodmell

POLSON — Dr. Ernest W. Lodmell, 95, of Missoula (formerly of Polson) died on March 2, 2007, at Village Health Care in Missoula.

Ernest was born on Nov. 18, 1911 in Lignite, N.D., to Louis and Hilda Lodmell.

He grew up in North Dakota and graduated from high school in 1928 in Bowbells, N.D. He attended the University of North Dakota and Dental College of the University of Minnesota, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1933. He had one year of postgraduate training in Prosthetics and Oral Surgery at Minneapolis General Hospital.

Ernest started his dental practice in Polson in 1935. He married Irene Miskowicz in Minneapolis in 1938.

Ernest was called to active duty in the U.S. Army in 1942. He served in the Army during WWII from 1942-1946. He served two years at Camp Cooke, Calif., and two years with the 248th General Hospital in Oro Bay, New Guinea. After the war, Ernest resumed his practice of dentistry in Polson and continued in that practice until 1980.

He was a charter member of the Elks Lodge #1645 and was once an Exalted Ruler. He was a member of the American Legion, Knights of Columbus and American Dental Association.

Ernest liked to hunt deer, waterfowl and upland birds. He enjoyed fishing on Flathead Lake and the Swan River. He also enjoyed the stock market.

He was preceded in death by his wife Irene A. Lodmell; daughter Mary Susan Lodmell; parents, Louis and Hilda Lodmell; brother Lenier Lodmell and sister Ethyl Barnes.

He is survived by his children, Linda Kosvic and her husband Tom of Deephaven, Minn., and Donald Lodmell and his wife Joni of Hamilton; two grandchildren, Christopher Kosvic and Lisa MacCluskey; and great-grandchildren, Benjamin and Henry Kosvic and William MacCluskey.

Mass was celebrated March 7 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Polson, with the Rev. Jim Connor officiating. Interment with military honors followed at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com

Janet Marie Maddy

POLSON — On March 4, 2007, Janet “Nana” went to Heaven to live in the loving arms of Jesus. Janet ended her courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her family. She was loved by many and will be missed more than words can say. She has touched the hearts of more people than she will ever know.

Janet “Nana” was born with twin sister Joan in 1934 in Seattle to Nello and Margaret Michelotti. She grew up in a loving family with two brothers, Fred Michelotti and Nello Michelotti, and sisters: Joan Maxwell, Rita Michelotti, Thelma Garcia, and Linda Menashe.

Janet followed high school by attending Central Washington University for art school. Janet went on to marry Robert Earl Maddy on Sept. 2, 1961. Together, Robert and Janet had five children. They raised their family in West Seattle and spent their summers on Flathead Lake in Polson.

Janet “Nana” had a wonderful life and lived life to its fullest. She was unbelievably gifted at cooking. There wasn’t a meal that she couldn’t prepare. Janet was also a very talented artist. Janet spent many years as a nurse and raising her family.

She opened her home and cabin to many kids. She loved to take vanloads of kids camping, hiking, and to the ocean. Janet devoted her life to spreading God’s Word. She taught 29 consecutive years teaching Sunday school and Vacation Bible School. She also spent 12 years as an evangelist, going house to house spreading the gospel. Janet also had a special place in her heart for the children in poverty in Mexico. She spent time working in the orphanages and helping with the poorest of poor.

For the past 15 years Janet devoted her time to her 15 grandkids: Heather Howell (15), Nicholas Howell (12), Sarah Howell (10), Ashlee Howell (5), Jordan Maddy (7), Kolbi Maddy (5), Taylor Maddy (4), Julia Maddy (10), Rachel Maddy (9), Alexis Maddy (7), Lucca Maddy (6), Ellie Maddy (5), Bryanna Maddy (5), Mia Maddy (3), and Julianne Maddy (18 months).

There was never a day that went by that she didn’t have at least one of her grandchildren with her — they were the joy of her life. She had clay prints in their hands when they were still in their high chairs.

Even though the last three years she struggled with cancer, she always fought it with hope and never complained. She looked forward to chemotherapy days to spend time with her special chemo friends. She always talked to them about heaven and their mansions that waited them.

To Janet, well done my good and faithful servant.

Janet was preceded in death by her father, Nello Michelotti; her mother Margaret Michelotti; brother, Frederick Michelotti, and son Paul Maddy.

Surviving are her husband, Robert Maddy; sons, Mario (Jennifer) Maddy, Michael (Marlo) Maddy, Marcus (Tracey) Maddy and daughter Heidi (Jeff) Howell; her sisters, a brother, cousins, numerous nieces and nephews and her beloved grandchildren along with many friends.

Visitation will be held today (Thursday, March 8) from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Grogan Funeral Home. The family will be present at the visitation from 3 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at the New Life Christian Center in Polson on Friday, March 9, at 2 p.m. followed by a reception at the church.

Memorials may be sent to Heidi Howell to establish a donation fund for the orphanages in Mexico.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com

Audrey R. Munn

POLSON — Audrey R. (Nelson) Munn, 78, of Polson, died of natural causes on Monday, March 5, 2007, at her home .

She was born Nov. 18, 1928, at Crow Agency to Frank and Naomi Kephart Nelson.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald.

Audrey is survived by her children, Don (Janet) Munn of Polson, Robert (Pat) Munn of Coeur d’Alene, and Richard (Judy) Munn of Aurora, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Sarah, Rachel, Jess, Della and Kasie Munn.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.

Margit Smith

MISSOULA — Margit Smith, 67, of Missoula, formerly of Polson, died of natural causes Monday, March 5, 2007, at the Riverside Health Care Center.

A memorial service will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory of Polson.