Obituaries

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.

Nov 12, 2018

Thomas Robert Needham, age 85, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at St. Joseph Assisted Living in Polson, Mt.

Services are pending and will be announced by Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.

Oct 23, 2018

Carl (Tuffy) Powell, passed away in Missoula, Montana from pancreatic cancer on October 23, 2018. Tuffy was born August 28, 1934 to Andrew Paul Powell and Vivian (LaMunyon) Powell in Buffalo, OK.

Tuffy spent his early years living in Oklahoma & later moved to Sunnyside, Washington. When he married he moved to Arlee, MT & there he...

Oct 21, 2018

Phyllis Jean Piedalue, age 89, passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 at The Pines in St. Ignatius of natural causes. Phyllis was born April 6, 1929 in Buckeye, AZ to Art and Mary Schorer. She was the oldest of 3 children.

On November 17, 1947, Phyllis married Albert “Bud” Piedalue in Ronan. They had two sons that...

Oct 18, 2018

Donald Rae Davis (Don),78 of Ronan, MT passed away peacefully at his home on September 21, 2018. He lived his life his own, never missing a good drink, smoke or meal. He had a passion for hunting, fishing and cars. He enjoyed his grandchild Michelle, along with his adopted grandchildren Carl, Brandon, Kendal, Meagan and numerous great Grandchildren.

Oct 7, 2018

Bonnie Jean Ludwig, age 68, passed away Sunday, October 7, 2018 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.

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

Sep 25, 2018

Patricia Kathleen Jersey, age 95, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan.

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

Sep 23, 2018

Rae C. Hodges passed away on Sept 23, 2018. He suffered a brain aneurysm while visiting Helena, where he was participating in the Five Valley Cluster dog show. He died at Providence Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, WA. His friends and family relate that the day before his collapse was a joyful one for him, as his dog Windy,...

Sep 18, 2018

Dr.  Swan Thomas McDonald III passed away peacefully, to be with the lord, at his home in Ronan September 18 th 2018, surrounded by family.  He was 85

Dad was born December 16, 1932 to Mary Elisabeth McDonald (Boucher) and Swan Thomas McDonald II in Moberly Missouri.  They lived in Missouri until Toms was 6, when they...

Sep 7, 2018

Lawrence Francis O'Neil, age 74, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.

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

Sep 1, 2018

Kelly Louise Sias, age 83, of Ronan, MT, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time.

Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home, Ronan, is assisting the Sias family with arrangements.

Sep 1, 2018

Leila Arlene Jackson, age 61, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at her home in Ronan, Mt.

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

Aug 28, 2018

Arline Warner Christensen, age 101 of Ronan, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at the Mountain View Care Center in Ronan. Burial will take place at Ogden Cemetery in Ogden, UT.