Bill Voss, of Choteau, MT (formerly of Polson) passed away from a heart attack in the early morning of Dec. 26th in Polson, MT Bill was born on Oct 28, 1947 in Windom, Minn. to Virgil & Leatrice Voss. Bill graduated with Distinction with a BSN from University of Arizona in 1977 and from the [...]

Mondell  F. Metz, 77, of Polson, MT died on Monday, December 26, 2011 at St. Joseph Assisted Living, Polson. Mondell was born on December 2, 1934 in Miles City, MT to Mondell  J. & June C. Metz. Preceded in death by his parents, his grand uncle “Doc” Metz & Granddad Scanlon. Survived by wife Cristina [...]

  Bruce Darryl Kuck, Sr., 81, of Pablo, MT. passed away on Monday, Dec. 26, 2011 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, MT. Bruce was born January 4, 1930 to Harmen & Gladys (Stine) Kuck on a farm in Gosper County, Nebraska.  He grew up and attended school in Nebraska. He married Genevieve Weber on August [...]

Ethel Genevieve McAlear Montgomery,88, passed away peacefully at her home the evening of December 22, 2011, after a short battle with cancer.  Ethel led a full and productive life and her legacy of faith and love of family lives on in her descendants. Ethel was the daughter of J.F. and Olive McAlear born in Polson [...]

Mildred Marie Hendrix, 91, of Polson, MT. passed away on December 22, 2011 at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan, MT. Mildred was born on Oct. 14, 1920 in New York City, New York to Salvatore & Marietta (Marinaro)  Paolillo. She grew up and attended schools in New York City and graduated from Julia [...]

J. Hilbert (Hib) Hanson died in Lacey, Washington on December 20, 2011 at the age of 94.  He was born in Polson on May 27, 1917, the son of Hilbert S. and Inez S. Hanson.  Hib’s father and J. A. Johnson founded the Security State Bank in Polson in 1910. Hib graduated from Polson High [...]

Marjorie Ann Jones passed away on Sunday December 11, 2011, surrounded by her daughters at St. Luke’s Hospital in Ronan. Her health had recently failed and eventually she succumbed to congestive heart failure. Marjorie, and her twin sister, Myrtle, were born in St. Ignatius Montana on March 15, 1933.  She was one of 14 children [...]

After many months of illness, Merle Jo Murray, 90, of Polson, MT, died very peacefully in her home, early on the morning of December 8, 2011. During her final days, Merle Jo’s humor and sharp wit were truly remarkable as she made her final connections with members of her large, loving and beloved family. Merle [...]

Kyle M. Thomas, 47, of Whitefish, MT, passed away on December 6, 2011 from complications of a stroke at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, MT. Kyle was born on February 6, 1964 in Ponca City, OK and lived in Shidler, OK with his parents and older brother. The family was transferred to Cut Bank, [...]

DAVID W. BURGAN, MD, 75, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and their three daughters in Polson, MT, on Sunday, December 4th, 2011.  He died of complications from Pick’s Disease – a rare & very aggressive form of frontotemporal dementia. David was born on April 28, 1936, to Oliver Wendell Burgan & [...]

Stephen Ray Shaw, 61, of Ronan, MT, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at St. Luke’s Community Hospital in Ronan. Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting with arrangements. www.groganfuneralhome.com.

William E. Phillips “Bill”, 83, of Pablo, MT and formerly of Perma, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 surrounded by family and friends at his home. Bill was the son of William Louis “Shorty” and Pearl Phillips of Sloan, MT. As he grew up, Bill became the horse whisperer of ranching. He farmed, ranched, logged, [...]

William “Bill” Russell Bradley, 63, of Ronan, MT, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2011 at the St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan. Cremation will take place and no services are planned at this time. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting with arrangements. www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Louis A. Largent, 85, of Ronan, MT, passed away on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan. Louis was born on January 16, 1926 in Moiese, MT, a son of the late Roy and Marguerite Burrell Largent. The family farmed in Moiese and Louis had fond memories of his [...]

Joseph “Sonny” Arlee, Jr., 72, of St. Ignatius, MT passed away on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 at St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan. Sonny was born on Dec. 28, 1938 in St. Ignatius, MT to Frances Marie (Matt) & Joseph Arlee, Sr. He grew up and attended schools in St. Ignatius, MT. & attended [...]

Chester Winfred Zimmer was born on March 15, 1913 in Banks, Idaho.  He was the only son of Carl and Evie Zimmer.  He had three sisters, Florence, Beulah, and Jewel. Chet was schooled in Lewiston, Idaho.  He worked the family cherry orchard in the 30’s.  He played football and graduated out of Lewiston High School.  [...]

Merrie Holley Prewett, of Arlee, MT, died from cancer on November 13, 2011. She was taken into the arms of the Savior she loved and served for forty years. Merrie was born December 31, 1952 in Memphis, TN to Grace and Kelsie Holley. Merrie married Kenny Prewett and together they had four children. They made [...]

James “Jim” Robert Arndt, age 72, passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011 at his home in Polson, MT of natural causes. Jim was born Feb. 17, 1939 in Malta, MT, oldest of three children to Robert and Edith (Johnson) Arndt.  He was educated at the Genevieve School, Snake Creek School and Glasgow High School.  He [...]

Margaret Irene Woyden, 88, of Ronan, Mt. passed away at her home in Ronan on Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011. Margaret was born on Jan. 15, 1923 in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania and grew up and attended school at St. Augustine’s School. Margaret moved to Maryland and worked at the Triumph Explosive Factory during WWII making ammunition for [...]

Victor Lefthand, 80, of Elmo, MT, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at his home in Elmo. Victor was born on April 26, 1931 in Nirada, MT, a son of the late Basil Lefthand, Sr., and Coomsah Morigeau.  He attended school at the Ursuline Academy in St. Ignatius. He later went on to join [...]