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 [...]

Christina Lynn McClure Sorrell, 49, of Pablo, MT passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. Christina was born on April 8, 1962 in Los Angeles, CA, a daughter of Larry E. McClure and Rachel Arlee. She attended local schools in St. Ignatius and Ronan and later went [...]

John Robert “Bob” Grinde, 89, of Polson, MT passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at his home surrounded by family. Bob was born on July 24, 1922 in Roy, MT a son of Severin and Anna Olnes Grinde. The family lived in Roy until 1935 and then moved to Polson. Bob graduated from Polson [...]