Obituaries
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Billy Gene Proud, 86
Billy Gene Proud, age 86 of Dayton, passed away peacefully in Missoula on Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024. His family was by his side.
Mary Belle Kinsel Boyd Grazier, 97
Mary Belle Kinsel Boyd Grazier of Ronan passed peacefully at the age of 97 on March 2, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Mary Belle was born in Columbus,…
Marba Elizabeth LaBarrer, 87
Marba Elizabeth LaBarrer, of Arlee, passed away peacefully at her home Feb. 8, 2024, at the age of 87, following a recent cancer diagnosis. She made friends wh…
Louise Andrew
Louise V. Andrew passed away at her home in Niarada on March 6, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Amelia Ruth Gipe, 103
Amelia Ruth Gipe, age 103, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.
CSKT loses elder Louise Veronica Andrew
The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) flew flags at half-mast through Saturday, March 9, in honor of Kootenai Elder Louise Veronica Andrew, who pa…
Sandra Fortney, 79
Sandra Gwen Fortney, known affectionately as “Sandy” to her family and friends, was born on Friday, Feb. 23, 1945, in Orange, Calif., shortly after the end of …
John Harlan, 68
John Masten Harlan, age 68, of Polson, passed away Feb. 7, 2024. John was born Jan. 12, 1956, in Los Angeles, Calif., where he was adopted by his parents, Fred…
Cheryl "Lily" Stone, 75
Cheryl (Lily) Stone, 75, of Polson, passed away on Feb. 27, 2024, with her husband, children, and beloved dogs by her side.
Harry Keith Ross, 93
Harry "Keith" Ross, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, peacefully departed this world on Feb. 26, 2024, in Polson. Keith was a beacon …
Joanne Blood, 71
Joanne Blood, age 71, passed away peacefully on Feb. 8, 2024, due to long-term health issues.
Clay Benkelman, 73
Dr. Clay E. Benkelman, 73, passed away Jan. 23, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, and eye do…
Bill Pittsley, 52
Bill Pittsley, age 52, passed away Nov. 1, 2023, in Libby, where he lived with his wife, Celeste. He attended school in Missoula, Butte and Tacoma, Wash., and …
Ila Kaye Griffin, 1944-2024
On Feb. 15, 2024, Ila Kaye Griffin, our beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother lost her life in a tragic car accident along with her …
Katherine Kaye Griffin
Kathryn Kaye Griffin was born Feb. 24, 2017, in Missoula, to loving parents Joshua and Christina Griffin. Katie lived her almost 7 years of life in Charlo, unt…