Obituaries
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Vivian Vance, 93
She wrote a “What’s New in the Neighborhood” column for the Ronan Pioneer and sold Avon products part time.
Denise Morigeau, 72
She started work with the Salish and Kootenai Tribal Health Department in July of 1994 and earned numerous awards for her work and made many friends.
Alvin Alfred McKay, 86
He could build or fix anything and was always there with a helping hand or sage advice.
Ellen Ann Gregg, 93
After living in the Pacific Northwest in the 1960s, the family moved to Ronan to start a new venture in grocery store ownership with friends Dick and Joan Brow…
Evon Louise Ekstedt Sizemore, 78
Evon had many careers, spanning from restaurant work to bartending as well as working every machine in a Bee Factory.
Patricia (Patty) Susan Krantz, 68
She worked for the St. Ignatius Senior Center as office manager, activity director and nutritionist.
Kenneth Richard Walker, 84
He loved growing up in Idaho and Montana, enjoying and exploring the great outdoors.
Barbara Ellen Davis, 97
Barbara and Ray operated the Price Cafe and the Blue Bay Resort Restaurant in Polson.
Greg Harding, 69
Greg owned Mission Valley Concrete and Harding Redi Mix.
Herbert Sorensen, 91
Generations of kids called Herb “Uncle” or “Grandpa,” regardless of whether they were actually related.
Donna Jaqueline Kirkwood Fetch, 80
Donna, 80, passed away in her sleep early Sept. 4, 2021.
Donna Jane Pablo, 66
Donna was a true child of the ‘60s and ‘70s, and along with a love of muscle cars was a love of music.
Richard Earl McGary, 80
Richard served in the Vietnam war from 1959-1962; upon honorable discharge he went to work for GTE.
Mary Azure Clairmont Jessen, 85
The last of the Azure Clan, she was one of 22 children and a direct descendant of Chief Sitting Bull.
John Michael Hughes, 83
On Sept. 23, 2021, John Michael Hughes passed away peacefully in Polson.