Rodriguez
On June 20, 2008 Larry Michael Rodriguez, 50, passed away at Community Medical Center due to complications from diabetes.
Larry was born to Louise Plouffe Rodriguez and Steve Rodriguez on May 23, 1958 in St. Ignatius, Montana.
Larry was a proud member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes.
He attended schools in Avery, Idaho, Missoula, St. Ignatius and San Antonio, Texas.
Larry worked in Arkansas and Texas as a construction laborer and iron worker.
Upon returning to Montana he enjoyed doing yard work for family and friends. Larry never married or had children so family was very important to him.
He enjoyed playing cards, watching TV, playing pool, putting model cars together, drawing and listening to the radio. Larry had a love for animals as this was known by helping his uncle Roy and Aunt Sandy feed their horses. When he moved to Pablo, he adopted Bear (his nephew's dog), Mike would let him out the front door & Bear knew Larry would be at the back door to let him back in.
Larry is preceded in death by his parents Louise and Steve Rodriguez, brothers Arthur, Joe and Steve Jr., sister Ruby Rodriguez Gillham, grandparents Miguel and Maria Rodriguez, and Annie and Charles Plouffe, also, numerous aunts and uncles.
Larry is survived by his brothers Stanley of Elmo, Ernie of Little Rock, Ark., Charles of Lumberton, North Carolina, and Gilbert of Orlando, Florida, sisters Roberta Morigeau of Hot Springs, Sandra Aldana of Little Rock, Ark., Delores (Sammy) Valles of Atascosa, Texas, nephews Anthony (Laurie) Rodriguez of Billings, Steve (Theora) and Michael Rodriguez of Pablo, including many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family in Montana, Texas, Arkansas and Florida.
Larry had many friends and was very sociable no matter where he lived or went. He also had a kind heart and would help anyone he could. Larry was "Larry" and we know he touched many peoples' hearts and everyone will always have a "Larry story."
Larry has left us to join his family in a far better place, so as he leaves us we will remember him with his laugh, his smiling face, a cigarette in one hand, a coffee cup in the other and a pocket full of quarters for when he gets to the Pearly Gates.
Traditional wake services started Tuesday, June 24th at the longhouse in St. Ignatius, MT. Rosary will be at 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 25th, with wake closing starting at 10:00 am, Thursday, June 26th, followed by Mass at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church at 11:00 am. Interment will follow at the St. Ignatius Catholic cemetery. Foster and Durgeloh are in charge of the arrangements.
Dempsey
James W. Dempsey, 74, passed away Saturday in Spokane, WA.
Services are pending with Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home of St. Ignatius.
Buchmann
Otto John Buchmann age 91 of Polson passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at The Retreat Assisted Living Home from natural causes. He was born December 20, 1916 at Rhine, North Dakota to John J. and Carolina Scheidt Buchmann. He received his elementary education in rural schools. He served in the United States Army in the 776 Tank Destroyer Battalion from March 1941 to August 1945 serving in Tunisa, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, Rhineland and central Europe, where he received a Presidential Unit Citation, American Defense Medal and the Bronze Star for helping to save the life of General George Patton who was trapped under heavy enemy gun fire. After that when General Patton was near the 776 Battalion he would make a point to always go and see Otto and again thank him for what he did. One of the saddest days of Otto's life was when General Patton was killed in an accident. After the war Otto married Lucille Sagmiller in 1946 at Beulah, ND.
Otto worked as a carpenter/maintenance man for the Flathead Irrigation and Power Project in Polson. He was a member of the V.F.W., National Association of Retired & Federal Employees, and served on the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Council and was the head usher for more than 20 years. In his free time he enjoyed working in his wood shop, flower garden, and vegetable garden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters and daughter Cheryl Buchmann. He is survived by his loving wife Lucille Buchmann of Polson, sons- Dennis (Sandi) Buchmann of Brewster, WA, Douglas Buchmann of Crockett, Texas, Leslie (Diana Buchmann of Polson, Mt., sisters Wilma Thomas of Hazen, ND, Pearl Weil and Romona Kasanke both of Zap, ND, and Caroline (Mervin) Koehler of Turtle Lake, ND, brothers, Eugene (Lorraine) Buchmann, and John (Linda) Buchmann both of Beulah, ND, and Donald (Lila) Buchmann of Pelican Rapids, MN, 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorials may be made in Otto's name to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from noon to 5 pm and Wednesday, July 2, 2008 from 9 am to 5 pm in the Grogan Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday July 3, 2008 at 1:30 pm in the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Rev. Paul Rowold officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Condolences to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
McCay
Harold L. McCay passed away on Wednesday night June 25, 2008 at his home surrounded by the love of his family. Harold was born on December 27, 1926 to Frank and Carrie McCay in Jordan, Montana. He attended school in Jordan. From there, he went in the service where he spent three hitches in the Merchant Marines. He was a very private man, so I'm sure there is a lot we never knew. Most of his life, after the service, he spent in the oil fields. His favorite place was Alaska, but spent time in many of the lower 48 states and in Canada. Pa is the most awesome man I've ever known. He will be missed beyond words by all of us who loved him. His parents and brother Frank, Jr. preceded Harold in death. He is survived by his wife Ada, stepdaughter Lauri (Joe) Johns, three grandsons James Ogden, Michael (Robin) Ogden, Weston Berg, and his sister Donna Tatro and her family of Riverton, WY. Graveside services will be held on Saturday June 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery with full military honors. A reception will follow the services at the Polson VFW Hall. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
MEMORIAL SERVICE
Jim and Marie Shennum
An inurnment and memorial service in loving memory of former Ronan residents, Marie Leighton Shennum, who passed away on December 18, 1996, and James Verner Shennum on October 6, 2007, in Mesa, Arizona, will be held at the Ronan Cemetery on Saturday, July 5, 2008, at 1:30 PM. A reception will be held at the Ronan Senior Citizen's Center following the service.