Obituaries

May 10, 2021

On Monday, May 10, 2021 Keith Eugene McClain, loving and caring husband, father, and grandpa passed away in Ronan, MT at the age of 86.  Keith was born on May 4, 1935 in Gaylord Kansas to Henry and Faye (McCoy) McClain.

Although not a born native Montanan, Keith embraced the Big Sky Country as his home, he...

May 3, 2021

Frances C. Driver M.D., age 79, passed away May 3, 2021 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan, MT.

There are no services planned at this time for Dr. Driver.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider – Thompson Funeral Home.

Mar 20, 2021

Raymond Vernon Cooper made his grand entrance on January 8, 1930 in Billings, MT. He was born to Fon Vernon Cooper and Freida Marie Agnes Cooper. Ray had 2 brothers, Edwin George, who died at 17 days old and Hershel Fon, who died of spinal meningitis at the age of 12.

Ray attended Wilsey Grade School in...

Mar 4, 2021

Lorraine Louise Salomon Cornelius, 87, passed peacefully to eternal life on March 4, 2021 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan, Montana. She was born in Polson on April 14, 1933 to Peter Salomon and Ina (Garbe) Salomon joining her older sister, Dorathy. Later her brother, Irvin, was added to the family. She grew up on their family farm...

Feb 26, 2021

Ruth Lynn Morigeau, age 60, passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Feb 24, 2021

Ladene Mortensen Hughes passed away peacefully on Tuesday February 24, 2021 at an extended care facility, in Ronan, Montana. Ladene was 95 years old, she was born November 30, 1925 in Salem (Rexburg), Idaho. She enjoyed working beside her father on the family farm. She attended elementary school in Salem and graduated from Sugar-Salem High School in Sugar City,...

Feb 21, 2021

Franklin D. Clement, age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Edgewood Vista in Kalispell, MT. Frank was born on October 26, 1934 in Grand Junction, TN to Leila and Robert Clement. He was the second youngest of eleven children, all of whom predeceased him.

Frank went into the U.S. Navy at 17 and spent...

Feb 17, 2021

Howard Hall, 86Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 14, 2021

Dennis Hauge, age 71, died on February 14th, 2021 in Ronan, MT. He was born March 15,1949 in Albert Lea, MN.

Dennis married Julie (Lawhorn) on July 18th, 1970 in Northwood, Iowa. They lived on his family farm where he farmed for 40 years.  After he made the decision to stop farming, he helped to build his...

Feb 12, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 10, 2021

Frances Kuntz, age 87, passed away February 10, 2021 at Polson Health and Rehab.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral and Cremation Services.

Feb 7, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 28, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Jan 27, 2021

Joyce Darlene Reznicsek, age 71, passed away January 27, 2021 at her residence.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Jan 18, 2021

Sheila Schmitz Conner was born May 24, 1953 to Phillip and Florence Schmitz and joined siblings Cherryl, Dee, Phil (Butch) & Barb. She attended schools at Villa Ursula in St. Ignatius & Ronan graduating from Ronan High in 1971. Sheila continued her education at Montana State University in Bozeman and Eastern in Billings, graduating from Eastern Montana University with...

Jan 15, 2021

Richard Lee Kerr, age 88, passed away January 15, 2021 at St. Luke Community Hospital.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Jan 15, 2021

Judy Joy Granley Thingelstad, age 74, passed away January 15, 2021 at Hidden Meadow Memory Care. She was born on August 16, 1946 in Bagley MN not far from her father’s hometown (O’Lander and Shirley Granley).  She loved to play gently with her dolls and pretend to cook and iron.  She rode horses, swam in the lake, enjoyed fireworks,...

Jan 12, 2021

Paul George Metzger, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his residence to join his wife Anne. He was born on January 13, 1923 in Hebron, N.D. the son of Jacob and Caroline (Klein) Metzger.

He grew up in North Dakota with 2 brothers and one sister. He was the youngest. He was drafted...

Jan 8, 2021

Michael Joseph Sullivan, age 78, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Mountain View Care Center in Ronan.

Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Jan 1, 2021

Amanda Lynn Dodson nee Allen came into this world on March 14, 1974 the 3rd child of Sandra Rae Davis & Richard Wayne Allen. Born with a complicated medical condition, she faced & surmounted incredible challenges throughout her life yet remained unwaveringly determined, joyful & loving as she pursued different careers including truck driver, EMT, nanny & finally Teller...