Obituaries

Jan 28, 2019

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Lynn Marie Mauck Starkel, left us on the morning of Jan. 28, 2019. In true Lynn fashion, she was a fighter right to the very end and left peacefully with family by her side.

Jan 26, 2019

John Franklin Krantz, Sr., 87, peacefully passed away after a long battle with cancer at his home on Saturday, January 26, 2019, with his family surrounding him with love and sadness.

John started his legacy and the first journey of this life on September 26, 1931.  From the day of his birth to the day...

Jan 24, 2019

John Charles Dark passed away peacefully on January 24, 2019 surrounded by his family. John was born October 6, 1949 in Fresno, California to John “Jack” Anderson Dark and Barbara Ellen Simmons. According to stories, John was a delightful little boy and full of adventure. During the late ‘60’s he met his first wife, Sally. Though their union was...

Jan 24, 2019

Quent Starr Colvin, age 75, passed away Thursday, January 24, 2019 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.

A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 1:00 pm at Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home. Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Jan 21, 2019

Sylvia Staton, age 94, passed away on January 21, 2019 at her residence with her son at her side. She was born on December 12, 1924 in Douglas, North Dakota the daughter of Torkel and Clara Carlson.

She was a Rosie the Riveter in the San Diego Ship yards during WWII. She met and married...

Jan 17, 2019

June Irene Sanks was born in a small farm house near Hinsdale, Montana on July 23, 1929 and passed away on January 17, 2019 at St Luke Long Term Care Facility in Ronan, Montana. At the age of four June’s family left eastern Montana and made their way to Sanders County and found a home on the western...

Jan 12, 2019

On the afternoon of January 12 th , 2019, Frank Pope passed away peacefully in Missoula, Montana at the Beehive Home.  He died of natural causes.

Frank was born to Annie and Frank Pope in Butte, Montana on March 11, 1928.  He was raised in the Helmville community by his mother Annie Pope and his Uncle John...

Jan 8, 2019

Thomas Phillip Poole, age 79, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his home in Polson, Mt.

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

Jan 2, 2019

Kathleen Nell Collins, age 80, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

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

Dec 25, 2018

Dennis Wayne Schiele, 69, passed from this life to his heavenly home on Dec. 25, 2018, at Mountain View Care Center in Ronan.

He was born to Martin and Elsie Schiele on March 26, 1949, in Ronan. He was the youngest of their 12 children. He graduated from Ronan High School, class of 1968, and then continued...

Dec 14, 2018

Eleanor Marie Parkos, age 92, passed away Friday, December 14, 2018 at the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, Mt.

A Rosary will be held Friday, January 4, 2018 at 6:30 pm and a Memorial Mass on Saturday, January 5, 2018 at 11:00 am, all at St. James Catholic Church in Plains, Mt.

Dec 13, 2018

Betty Lou Hopkins, age 84, passed away Thursday, December 13, 2018 at her home in Ronan, MT.

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

Dec 9, 2018

Larry LeRoy Gleason passed away on Sunday, Dec. 9, at his home on Lark Meadows Ranch. He was born in Potlach, Idaho, on April 25, 1935 to Mark Edwin and Velma Rose (Burch) Gleason. He married Alice Rose Giesey on May 13, 1956, in Kalispell. They were married for 62 years.

He is survived by his wife,...

Dec 7, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Marianne Louise Luchkiw announces her passing, from natural causes, on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at the age of 61 years.

Born on September 1, 1957 in Butler, PA, Marianne graduated from Butler High School in Butler, PA and continued her education by earning a Bachelor of...

Dec 3, 2018

William Thomas Howell, 75, passed away at his home on December 3, 2018. He was born on December 29, 1942 in St. Ignatius, MT to Jensen and Mary (Patelzik) Howell and lived his life in Moiese on the family ranch/farm.

Bill graduated from Moiese Elementary School in 1956 and graduated from the class of 1960...

Dec 3, 2018

Corey Lynn Baker, age 37, passed away Monday, December 3, 2018.

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

Nov 30, 2018

Jacqueline Louise (Fisher) Knapp, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2018 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan. She was born on January 24, 1941 to Albert and Margaret (Cone) Fisher in Ronan, Montana, joining her brothers Joe and Jim.

She grew up on the family farm in the Round Butte area. She...

Nov 20, 2018

Ida Rose Lytton, passed away on November 20, 2018 at the Pines of Mission in St. Ignatius. She was born on October 22, 1926 at Moorcroft, WY to Walden and Peggy (Roberts) Blakeman.

Ida Lytton was a person of integrity and beauty.  Her heart was always about giving to others.  And she had shown that...

Nov 15, 2018

LaVerne Deschenes McGreevey, dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend passed away on Thursday, November 15 th , at her home.

LaVerne was born in Butte, Montana, during the depression on July 6 th , 1935 to Adolph and Mary (Higgins) Deschenes.  She was a premature baby weighing only 3 lbs. 7 oz.  Her mother had to...

Nov 14, 2018

Nicholas Charles "Nick" McPhail, age 60, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at his home in Ronan, MT.

A Celebration of Life service for Nick will be held at a later date.

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