Obituaries
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Mary Jo Pugh, 80
We share sad news that Mary Jo Pugh passed away Feb. 9, 2025, in Roseville, Calif., after a short illness. Mary Jo was born June 16, 1944, in Polson, the first…
Dorothy Rinke, 99
On Feb. 26, 2025, Dorothy E. Rinke of Round Butte, passed away at the age of 99. A Celebration of Life and potluck will be held at the Round Butte Club House a…
Kenneth "Kenny" Prewett, 77
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kenneth Allen Prewett, beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor and friend, on Feb. 28, 2025. Servic…
Harold Patrick Hughes, 85
Harold Patrick Hughes passed away peacefully Feb. 21, 2025, in Polson, where he spent the final 45 years of his 85-year life. The Rosary will be recited on Sun…
John (Jack) Cram, 81
John (Jack) Harry Cram was born May 9, 1943, to Hiram and Pauline (Laurich) Cram in Big Bay, Mich. He passed away peacefully at age of 81 at the VA Hospital in…
Dwain Edwards, 61
Dwain Harrison Edwards, age 61, passed away peacefully on Feb. 12, 2025, at his home in Polson. He was born on Jan. 11, 1964, in Billings to Oshel and Bette Ed…
Harold Hughes, 85
Harold Patrick Hughes, 85, passed away Feb. 21, 2025. The Funeral Mass will be Monday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson.
Richard ("Dick") Wells Banghart, 89
Richard (“Dick”) Wells Banghart, 89, of Grinnell, Iowa, and formerly of Polson, passed away on Feb. 9, 2025, under hospice care at his home in Grinnell.
Francis "Frank" Lyons, 86
Francis J. Lyons of Polson, known as Frank, passed away on Jan. 29, 2025, following a brief illness. He was 86. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Andre…
Delores Funk, 84
Delores Lee Funk, 84, peacefully entered into the arms of our creator, surrounded by family on Nov. 13, 2024. At her request, there will be no services.
Robert Gauthier, 75
Robert Leroy Gauthier, 75 of Ronan, passed away surrounded by his family on Feb. 8, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. At Bob’s request, a memorial service…
Donald Lake, 89
Donald William “Don” Lake, 89 of Ronan, passed away Thursday, Feb. 13 in Bigfork. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 24, 2025, at 10 a.m. at the St.…
Donald Olsson
Donald Olsson Jr. of Ronan, a lifetime community leader and beloved husband and father, died on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan, su…
James (Jimmy) Raymond Jr., 48
James (Jimmy) Raymond Jr., passed away on Dec. 18, 2024. A final celebration of life will take place 1-4 p.m. March 1, at Sander's County Fairgrounds Pavilion …
Gertrude Freshour, 98
Gertrude (Gertie) Mae Walker Freshour, 98 years old, passed away to her heavenly rest at home in Boise, Idaho, on Dec. 7, 2024. She was surrounded by her daugh…