Obituaries, Feb. 4

Kile, Logan, Madsen, Nimrick, Peone

Jane Susan Kile

DIXON — Jane Susan Kile was born on Nov. 19, 1954, in Liberty, N.Y. She died on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at home on her farm near Dixon. The cause of death was ovarian cancer. Jane led an active and fulfilling life and, though sorrowful to have it end, was at peace with her passing.

Coming of age in the tumultuous late ‘60s and early ‘70s, Jane’s path in life included war protester, college dropout, sheepherder, natural resource specialist, community development project director, administrative assistant and farmer. She was a respected teacher, conservationist, community activist, passionate advocate for the sanctity of all life on earth and all human beings. Sadly, she bore no children, but her life’s work bore much other fruit.

Jane was especially dedicated to resolving the complex land management issues of her adopted home’s mountains, rivers and plains.  She was a pioneer in Montana’s organic farming and community supported agriculture movements who believed conserving wildlands, supporting sustainable forestry, farming and ranching and creating stable, self-sufficient rural communities were all important parts of the solution. She was widely recognized for her attention to detail, critical thinking and willingness to take on leadership roles. She often inhabited that difficult space between a good idea and results on the ground; a place of mostly hard work, compromise and, sometimes, personal pain. 

Jane was a loving and faithful mate to the two men she married, a true friend and oft-times mentor to hundreds who came to know and befriend her. In reflecting upon her life, Jane’s only wish was that those who knew her would remember her kindly whenever reminded by events and places or times that they had shared.

A gathering to commemorate her life and grieve her passing will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Dixon school gymnasium 

Charles H. Logan

ST. IGNATIUS — Charles H. Logan, 44, son of James and Christine (Lozeau) Logan passed away on Jan. 28, in Portland from injuries after being struck by a vehicle.

Born in Aberdeen, Wash., on Nov. 30, 1965, he was raised in Washington and Oregon where he worked construction and as a forest fire fighter. A member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, he was active in local cultural activities.

 Loved by many, he was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Julie and Esther.

 Survivors include his children: Angelina Cook, Dion Logan, Chas H. Logan Jr., Candra Lawerance, Tana Lawerance, Delise, Holly and Jayce Logan; six grandchildren and brothers and sisters Maria Jackson Lopez, Rosie Logan, James Logan, Derek Gibbs, Margaret – Sharon Marker and Serena Logan; uncles Kenny Lozeau and Pat Lozeau and auntie Clara Bourdon as well as a large extended family on the Hawaiian islands, the Quinault and Salish Kootenai Reservations.

 A service was held at the family home in Portland before returning to St. Ignatius for the Rosary, which was held on Monday evening.  A traditional closing service will be held Tuesday morning at the Longhouse with burial following in the Pleasant View Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest beside his mother

 Marvin J. Peone

SEATTLE — Marvin J. Peone, 47, Salish and Kootenai Tribal member, passed away Thursday from injuries received in an auto/pedestrian accident. Local arrangements and services will be under the direction of Foster Funeral Home and Crematory of St. Ignatius.

Cecil M. Madsen

Cecil M. Madsen, 86, of Polson, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, at home.

Cecil was born on Oct. 25, 1923, a son of the late Emery and Cecelia Madsen and was raised in Bonner. His parents were immigrants from Norway and Cecil was very proud of his Norwegian and Viking heritage.

Cecil went on to join the U.S. Army and dutifully served as an infantryman from 1942-45 during WWII. He was proud to have been with the brave during the invasion of Normandy, which instilled in him a true sense of patriotism. After beginning his career at the Anaconda Co. in Bonner, he later took a position with Smurfit-Stone. After 40 years of service, Cecil retired in 1993.

In 1989, Cecil married Vickie Pettijohn and enjoyed their life together boating and entertaining family and friends at the cabin on Flathead Lake. Known for his “gift of gab,” Cecil always had a sense of humor that was both unique and sensitive. His nieces would often refer to him as the “Honorable Uncle Cecil” and those around him would quite frequently be reminded that his middle initial, M, stood for “Marvelous.” Cecil never met a stranger and made thousands of people smile throughout the years. He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson, the Elks Club and the Lions Club.

Besides his parents, two sisters, Frieda and Marie, and a brother, Melvin, preceded Cecil in death.

Survivors include his loving wife, Vickie Madsen of Polson; three nieces, Donna Anderson (Lowell) of Helena, Darlene Compton of Spokane, Wash., and Diane Nelson (Darrel) of Peroia, Ariz.; a special close second cousin, Ingrid Davis of Missoula, and beloved family friend, Helen Sowre of Helena.

Visitation for friends and family was held on Wednesday, Feb. 3, at Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson. Funeral services will be held today, Thursday, Feb. 4, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson with Rev. Paul Rowold officiating. Military honors and a light reception will follow the services at the church. Graveside services will then be conducted at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Feb. 4, at the Missoula Cemetery in Missoula.

In lieu of flowers, Cecil’s family has suggested that donations be made to either the Mission Valley Animal Shelter (www.missionvalleyanimalshelter.org) or to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Polson. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff at Grogan Funeral Home, Polson considers it a privilege to care for Mr. Madsen’s family.

Kathy Lynn Nimrick

Kathy Lynn Nimrick, 50, of Ronan, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at her residence.

Kathy was born on June 16, 1959, in Polson, a daughter of the late Robert and Esther Morgan.

Kathy attended local schools in Ronan and in 1978, married Jimmy Leroy Nimrick, who passed away on Jan. 29, 1989. She enjoyed making crafts, putting together scrapbooks, was an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders football team, and loved her grandbabies.

Besides her parents and husband, Kathy is also preceded in death by two brothers, Tom and Bobby Morgan; a sister, Kay Mangles, and son, Jimmy Nimrick Jr.

Those left with cherished memories are her daughter, Kymberli De Leon; two brothers, Dale and Jim Morgan and two grandchildren.

A memorial service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson, with Rev. John Payne officiating.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff at Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Nimrick’s family.