Obituaries
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Floretta (Flossie) L. Barnard Caverly, 82
Floretta worked as a waitress at the Pablo Cafe and the South Shore Inn in Polson. She also was a nurse’s aide at St. Joseph Hospital.
Doris Smith Bradshaw, 90
Doris and her husband, Vern, bought a ranch in St. Ignatius in 1963.
Death notice: Richard Giffin, 90
Richard L. Giffin, 90, passed away at his home in Polson on Jan. 19.
Death notice: Paul Anderson, 88
Paul H. Anderson, 88, passed away Saturday, May 21.
Susanna Klossner Normandeau, 88
She played the organ at Faith Lutheran Church for 30-plus years and filled in at the Methodist Church.
Service notice: Charles O. “Chuck” Whitson
Charles O. “Chuck” Whitson, 88, passed away Dec. 29, 2021
Stephan Joseph Allard, 64
He played tube in the band and competed for the Mission football and basketball teams.
Service notice: Norma and Michael Knutson
Memorial services for Norma Knutson and Michael Knutson will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson.
Service notice: Lou Marchello, 78
Louis John “Lou” Marchello, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 19.
Lee Roy McCollum, 90
In 1949, at age 18, he enlisted in the Army and would represent his country in Okinawa.
Cynthia Colianni, 64
She enjoyed crafting and selling her beautiful handmade crafts at festivals in Trout Creek.
Mathew Steele, 49
He attended Arlee Elementary School, Arlee High School and Two Eagle River School.
Melva June McClain, 86
June and Keith operated a cherry orchard at Yellow Bay for over three decades.
Paul (Stuckenschneider) Talisman, 74
He graduated from Polson High School in 1965.
Dorothy Salomon, 83
She was one of the top-selling Avon representatives in the western United States.