Obituaries

Jan 21, 2017

Janet Ruth Cooper, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2017 at Rosetta Assisted Living in Missoula, Montana. She was born to Kenneth and Alice Parker on November 26, 1938, in West Allis, Wisconsin.

During her full life, Janet had many vocations, starting as a Candy Striper in High School at Mercy Hospital, which began her...

Jan 18, 2017

Skiler Blake Quaring passed gently into the arms of Jesus on January 18, 2017 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan. Born two months ahead of schedule on April 18, 2016 weighing 3 pounds 11 ounces, he thrived in his parents love and care. He grew quickly into a happy boy who laughed easily and was a joy to...

Jan 17, 2017

Rita Jean Senkler, 91, passed away following a brief illness on Tuesday, January 17 2017.  She was born on a very hot night, at nearly midnight on July 3, 1925 in Sandpoint, Idaho and Rita was fond of saying the whole country celebrated her birth on the Fourth.  Rita was the fifth child born to Edward Aloysius and LaMina...

Jan 9, 2017

Norman Clyde Baxter, age 86, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Mountain View Care Center in Ronan, MT.

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

Jan 1, 2017

Aliene D. Cooper, age 85, passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Mountain View Care Center in Ronan. She was born on June 8, 1931 in Sykeston, N. D. the daughter of Henry and Pauline (Wutzke) Cellmer.

She attended and graduated from Edgar (MT) High School in 1949. On November 17, 1951 she married Raymond...

Dec 28, 2016

Rita Tait passed away peacefully at St. Luke’s Hospital in Ronan on Dec. 28, 2016.

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Dec 27, 2016

Patricia “Pat” Anne Krahn, 77 returned to her heavenly home on December 27, 2016 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Pat was born on October 7, 1939 to Mabel and Eugene Brooks in Ronan, Montana.   She was born ninth of ten children.  Pat married the love of her life Larry Krahn on September...

Dec 26, 2016

Mark Stanley Hignight, age 69, passed away in his home in Dixon, MT.

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

Dec 23, 2016

Betty Toews was born in Loma Linda, California, on May 18, 1935. She fell asleep in Jesus at home on Dec. 23, 2016.

Betty was the daughter...

Dec 21, 2016

Anita Rae Hahn Seibert died at the family home in Ronan on December 21, 2016. Anita was born on January 9, 1939 in Ronan, Montana to Ralph and Elizabeth Hahn.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 44 years (Homer), both of her sons (Tom and Henry), her brother (Jay Hahn), and several...

Dec 21, 2016

Lorraine T. Walston, age 95, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at the Presbyterian Church in Conrad, MT. Burial will take place at Hillside Cemetery.

Dec 11, 2016

Donna H. Tracy, age 94, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at Brendan House in Kalispell, MT.

To each and every one who knew, cherished and enjoyed a charming lady, who was full of life for so many years, Donna H. Tracy...

Dec 1, 2016

Dale Eugene Glover, Sr., age 80, passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his residence in St. Ignatius, MT.

Memorial services for Dale are pending.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shrider – Thompson Funeral Home in Ronan.

Dec 1, 2016

Nola passed away in Ronan on Dec. 1, 2016, after a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 18, 1937, in Everett, Washington, to Helge and Irene Hansen. She was raised in East Sunnyside and attended East Sunnyside and...

Nov 28, 2016

David W. Hassan Richards, age 51, passed away peacefully at 6:28 A.M. on November 28, 2016 with his mom at his side, from complication of MS and pneumonia at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan. He was born on Sept. 20, 1965 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.

He lived in Clinton, Mt during most of his...

Nov 27, 2016

Erwin Hertz, a logger-turned-electrician who confronted hardship with optimism and faith, died Sunday in the same Charlo, Mont. farmhouse where he was born.

He suffered from heart failure and had moved from Haines in August. The date of an upcoming service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church is pending.

Friend Dick Flegel said...

Nov 25, 2016

Harold “Dean” Greiner passed away on Friday, Nov. 25, 2016, in Polson. He was born in Eugene, Oregon, on Aug. 24, 1921, the middle of three children born to Carl and Althea (Richardson) Greiner. The family moved from Eugene to Polson when Dean was just 9-months-old. He made Polson his home for the remainder of his life.

Nov 19, 2016

Gregory Blaine Marengo, 65, passed away on November 19, 2016 near his home in St. Ignatius, Montana. He was born on May 25, 1951 in Polson, MT to Clarence and Irene Marengo.

Greg was a graduate of Polson High School and an enrolled member of the Salish and Kootenai Tribes. Following high school he began...

Nov 19, 2016

Julia Colleen Larson, age 81, passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her residence in Ronan.

There are no services planned at this time for Julia.

Arrangements are under the direction of Shrider Thompson Funeral Home.

Nov 19, 2016

Lester Merle Paro Jr. was born in Missoula August 3, 1931 and passed away peacefully November 19, 2016 in Ronan.

He had a large family, 4 sisters, Glenna, Karen, Toni and Penny, 2 brothers, Jim and Tom.

Lester grew up in Hot Springs, he was active in academics and was Valedictorian was also involved with...