A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 31, 2010, 10:00 AM at First Baptist Church, Polson with Pastor Wes Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting in arrangements.

            Glenda K. Broyles, 63, of Polson, MT. passed away after a brief illness on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 at Community Medical Center in Missoula.

            Glenda was born on March 3, 1947 in Polson to Arthur & Mathilda Prior. She grew up and attended schools in Polson she graduated from Polson High School in 1965.

            Glenda married Mike Broyles in 1965 in Monterey, Calif.

            They moved to Seattle and lived there for 25 years. They retired and moved back to Polson in 1992.

            Glenda was an active member of the Mission Valley Elks #1695.

            Glenda loved to work outdoors and on their home.

            She is preceded in death by her parents & her sister Laura Sterling.

            She is survived by her husband- Mike of Polson & their two daughters- LaRae Mattich of Portland, OR & Kim Wagers of Knoxville, TN & 3 grandchildren- Jessie Wagers, Jamie Wagers & Cash Wagers.

             She is also survived by a Sister- Lillian Perrone of Philadelphia, PA & a brother- Gilbert Prior of Columbia Falls, MT.

            No services are planned at this time. Cremation and arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory of Polson. Condolences may be left to the family on-line at www.groganfuneralhome.com

On Tuesday, August 24, 2010, our beloved, Anna Lee Cowan, 81, of Polson, passed away at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula. Anna Lee was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1929, to Rose Ashley and Victor Dupuis. Anna Lee was the youngest member of the family of nine children. Anna Lee was a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes.

Except for the period when she was away at college, Anna Lee was a lifelong resident of the Flathead Reservation. She graduated from Polson High School and went on to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, KS. To help with her college expenses, she stayed at the Haskell Institute and worked for Haskell for her room and board while pursing her degree in Interior Design and Fine Arts. Anna Lee worked at her profession for a year in Kansas City, MO.

Anna Lee married Kenneth Bordeaux while she was in Kansas, but after that marriage ended she returned home to be with her parents and her son, Roger.

When she returned home, she worked in several jobs. She was a waitress, a telephone operator, a school secretary, and floor shop sales clerk. She was a cook and co-manager of Polson’s Mint Café. She worked for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in the Light Office in Polson. In 1967, she met and married Lee Cowan who she said was the exciting person in her life. After 17 years of marriage, Lee passed away in 1984. Later, she worked for the Bureau if Indian Affairs in the Lands Department with land ownership and the probate of trust estates for individual Indian landowners. She said that the job with the BIA was the most interesting job she ever had. She retired from the Bureau of Indian Affairs, in 1987.

Anna Lee was preceded in death by her parents in 1955 and 1957.  Her brothers, Albert, Floyd, Louis, Jim, and Mannie Dupuis and her sisters, Ivy Peratrovich, Mabel Jones, and Rose Evans, also preceded her in death, as well as one niece and five nephews.

She leaves behind three very special people; her son, Roger Bordeaux of Polson, her stepdaughter, Karen Cowan of Spokane, WA, and her close companion and sister-in-law, Lois Dupuis.

Anna Lee was always glad to visit with her nieces and nephews whenever the stopped by. She believed that they were all special to her. She is survived by 18 of her nieces and nephews who will always remember her gracious and gentle disposition, her sense of humor, and cheerful smile. Anna Lee was also thankful for her many friends.

The family is deeply appreciative for the loving care and vigilance given to Anna Lee by nieces, Anita Dupuis and Dorene Vallee. A deep thank you is extended for the kindness and care given to Anna Lee over the past several months by her personal caregivers, Jamie and Dacia. The family also wishes to extend appreciation for the care and kindness given to Anna Lee and family members by the staff at St. Patrick’s Hospital as well as the Hospice team.

Visitation for friends and family will begin on Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 9:00AM until 5:00PM at the Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson. Mrs. Cowan’s body will then be moved to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Polson, at 5:00PM on Thursday. A vigil service will begin at 7:00PM at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the church on Friday, August 27 at 10:00AM with Rev. James Connor officiating. Interment will follow at the Ronan Cemetery where she will rest in peace beside her beloved husband, Lee Cowan.

Pallbearers are Donnie Cline, Joe Wheeler, Dick Burland, Virgil Dupuis, Greg Dupuis, and Kenny Hunter.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Cowan’s family.

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Beloved husband, father, and son, Damon Douglas (Johnson) Ziemin died August 17, 2010, in a tragic electrical accident while visiting the home of relatives outside Moscow in Russia. A resident of Portland, Oregon, he was 38.
            Funeral services are to include a Mass at 10 a.m., Friday, September 3, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson, Montana, followed by a reception and a multi-day remembrance on family lands on the Flathead Indian Reservation.
            A first descendant of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes of the Flathead Nation, Damon was born at the old Anchorage Native Hospital, in Alaska, on July 2, 1972. He grew up in Polson and Anchorage, where he graduated from Bartlett High School and the University of Alaska Anchorage with a double Russian/Premed major and a minor in Spanish. Damon followed his paternal roots to Russia, where he spent a year in a University of Alaska exchange program in Magadan, Siberia. There met his wife to be, Lyuda (Terskikh) Ziemin.
            In 2009, Damon became a doctor of naturopathic medicine with licensures in Chinese medicine and acupuncture, received from the National College of Natural Medicine in Portland, where he was preparing a private practice.
            His family and friends knew Damon as a Renaissance man: scientist, gardener, wild lands firefighter, chef, world traveler, linguist, musician, Trekkie and Star Wars fanatic, trickster, yard sale enthusiast, and peacemaker. Damon’s enthusiasm for life and gregarious nature were legend. Friend to many, he brought unlikely groups of people together with music and laughter around many campfires.
            Damon leaves behind his wife, Lyuda, and children, Maxeem, 6, and Aneeka, 2. He’s survived by his mother, Kay Dubay Johnson of Polson; his father and stepmother, Gene and Inger Johnson of Polson; and his mother-in-law, Svyetlana Terskikh of Moscow. He leaves his older brothers Marc Johnson of Kenai, Alaska, and Tim Johnson of Polson; his brother-in-law Andre Terskikh of Moscow; stepsisters Julie Tolson of Polson and Karen Tolson of Denmark; his mother’s twin sister, Carol Dubay of Anchorage; and her children, Nikos Pastos, Melina Pastos, Chris and Andrea Okland, Nicolette Pastos and Zara Pastos, all of Anchorage; aunt Rene Dubay; uncle Kendall Forman of Polson and his children Jenaya, Maurita, Michaela, Sheri and Sheryl; Chester Johnson of Missoula; and  Lillian Stephenson, Helen McClellan and Ron McClellan, Larry Myers, Janice Myers all of Polson, and Gloria and Ed Violette of Boulder, Colorado.
            Preceding him in death were his paternal grandparents, Marie Zimin Johnson and Carl Johnson of Polson; maternal grandparents Abraham Joseph Dubay and Marion Vessey Dubay Pariseau, stepgrandfather Patrick Antoine Pariseau, aunt Elaine Dubay Forman, and first cousins Kevin and Ferin Forman all of Polson; and father-in-law Anatoli (Tolya) Terskikh of Moscow.
            He was often found in the Mission Mountains of Montana, where his ashes will be spread. His father said, “Damon’s spirit will live on with all of us…in many parts of the world. This morning through an open window we heard the sound of wind in the trees. I immediately thought of when Damon and I were camping in the mountains, sleeping outside, and hearing that same sound of wind in the treetops. When I hear the wind in the future…I will think of Damon and his smiling face.”

Robert “Bob” Earl Reed, 82, of Condon and Polson, MT passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at his home in Polson.

Bob was born on February 22, 1928 in Sheridan, WY, a son of Tom and Jewel Carroll Reed. He grew up in Dayton, MT and was a 1945 graduate of Polson High School. Bob then joined the US Navy right after graduation near the end of WWII.            

After the war, he attended Indiana Tech in Ft. Wayne, IN and later began working as an electronic engineer for the former Philco and then Ford Aeropsace in Palo Alto, CA.

Bob married Peggy Reynolds on December 28, 1950 in Polson and moved around the country with his career. Bob retired in 1984 and moved to the Swan Valley, MT area that he greatly loved.

Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 60 years, Peggy; three daughters, Valli Bigley of Condon, Kathy Zdnuiak of South Lake Tahoe, CA, Jody Sullivan of Rio Vista, CA, and three dear grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 3:00 PM at Liquid Louie’s Bar in Condon. Donations may be made in Bob’s memory to Lake County Hospice, 711 Main St. SW, Ronan, MT 59864.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mr. Reed’s family.

            Fred was born on February 1, 1935 in Phoenix, Ariz. to Fred M. and Adele (Baker) Ellis.

            Fred was proud of his service with the US Air Force as a flight medic in Germany & Vietnam. 

He was a Las Vegas and local entertainer-playing guitar and singing, as well as presenting karaoke.

Montana provided Fred with multiple venues for the  hunting and fishing that he loved.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother Roy Miles Ellis and a daughter Lisa Marie Ellis.

            He is survived by his wife of 46 years- Cheryl of Polson, his son Darin Joseph Ellis of Austin, TX and a sister Jimmie Carol Ellis of Crescent City, Calif. He is also survived by his daughter Gwen of Buena park, Calif., sons Tahoo & mark, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, nephew David Paul Ellis of Tacoma,WA., niece Elizabeth of Missouri and uncle Roy Ellis of Calif. He shared a special connection with Melody Mergenthaler.

The family expresses their gratitude to the staff of Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com

Winogene Clairmont Cherry, 82, of Polson, MT passed away on Friday, August 13, 2010 at St. Luke Community Hospital in Ronan.

            Winogene was born on Nov. 11, 1927 in Ronan to Maurice & Hattie (Sloan) Hastings.

            She grew up and attended schools in Ronan & Graduated from Ronan High School.

            She married Bernard Wayne Clairmont in 1945 in Polson. They had three children together and Bernard passed away in 1984.

            Winogene worked as a telephone operator at the Telephone Company in Polson and she later worked as the Selective Service’s Administration Secretary.

Winogene was known for her gracious manner, gentle and warm disposition which she generously shared with those fortunate to know her.

Winogene loved to travel and she lived in several places throughout the Western U.S.

She was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and was a member of the Confederated Salish Kootenai Tribe.

            Winogene always maintained a job while raising her three boys and her family was always first. She always corresponded with family and friends and she never lost touch with anyone. She was always great at keeping track of important dates and facts for her family and friends.

            She is preceded in death by her husbands, Bernard, Rosie Vonada, Robert Berger & Stark David Cherry and a son- Barney in 1980

            She is survived by 2 –sons- Corwin “Corky” Clairmont & Linda of Ronan & Dave Clairmont & Glenda of Polson , 2 grandchildren- Bernie (Sabrina) Clairmont of Portland & Allen (Brooke) Clairmont of Missoula, and her great grandchildren- Kyia, Kirstyn, Brook, Kaitlyn, Zenler & Zakary. She is also survived by a nephew- Alf Salway and her extended family Nancy Crosby, Gloria Garret, Delane Newgard, Mariane Vanada & numerous other relatives and friends.

            Visitation will from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday August 15, 2010 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson. Vigil service will be held on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, August 16^th at the Catholic Church with Rev. Jim Connor officiating. Interment will be held at the Ronan Cemetery.

            Memorials are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital or to the Donor’s Choice.

            Condolences may also be left to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.

Mary was born on April 2, 1919 in Hot Springs, MT to Niarada homesteaders Harv & Elsie Mullen.

She grew up in Niarada riding a horse to the one room Battle Butte School, where she attended until being sent to board in Kalispell to attend high school.

She married George Ramsey in 1935 and had six children together. They later divorced. She married Joe Griffen in 1948 and they had a daughter together.

Mary raised sheep for much of her life and was happiest outside working in her flower garden or on her many crafts. She had a large extended family that she loved and listened to with a sympathetic ear.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband Joe Griffin, two sons- Wayne & earl Ramsey and two grandsons Preston and William Redman.

She is survived by five children- Shirley Redman, Donna Zielke and Gary Ramsey all of Polson, Joyce Madsen of Kirkland, WA., and Sandra Kelley of Minden, Nevada. 24 grandchildren and 50 great grandchildren & 18 great great grandchildren also survive her.

Private interment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at the United Methodist Church in Polson, Pastor John Payne will officiate. A reception will follow at the VFW in Polson. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Griffin’s family.

Helen Gould Beasley passed away August 12, 2010 of natural causes in Polson, MT.

Helen Emily Gould Beasley was born November 7, 1920 in Valley, Nebraska. She was one of four children born to Clarence and Martha Gould, the only girl among three brothers, Don, Dan and Philip.

In September 1943 Helen enlisted in the Coast Guard. She served in Palm Beach, Fl., Cleveland, Ohio, and Chicago, Ill. She completed Cooks and Baker’s School and her qualified duties were Ship’s Cook Third Class. She was in the Coast Guard for two years and three months and then she was discharged and served in the Regular Women’s Reserve form 1943 to 1946. She was so very proud of her service in the Spars and American Legion. She was patriotic to the end. Helen even attended this past 4^th of July parade (in her wheel chair) wearing her American Legion hat, and holding a small American flag. Helen trained for and became a nursing assistant in 1959 at the VA hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. In 1962 she received her Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing Assistant certificate and the same facility. She retired in May of 1978.

Floyd and Helen were married at The Chapel of Trinity Cathedral Church in Omaha, Nebraska on November 20, 1973. They met at the VA Hospital in Omaha. Breaking the rules of staff and patient they fell in love. Totally devoted to each other for 12 years until Floyd’s death in 1985.

They moved to Polson in May 1978. Helen was very active with St. Andrews Episcopal Church for many years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and American Legion. She was an avid gardener & quilter. She loved poetry, crocheting, sewing, but most important her commitment to her faith.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents Clarence and Martha Gould, her brothers Daniel and Philip Gould, and her beloved husband Floyd A. Beasley.

Helen is survived by her brother Donald Gould and wife Eleanor of Omaha, Nebraska, as well as several nieces and nephews and their families and many dear friends past and present who will miss her terribly.

You fought the good fight to the end dear friend. Rest in peace.

Services with Military Rites conducted by the Polson VFW will be at St. Andrews Episcopal Church, on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at 2 pm. The Rev. George Walter will officiate and a reception will follow at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is honored to assist Mrs. Beasley’s Family.

Howard Edwin Hill, 84, of Polson, MT, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2010 at home.

Howard was born on June 30, 1926 in Princeton, W.Va. and graduated from Bluefield High School in Bluefield, W.Va. He then entered the US Navy in 1944 and served until 1947.

On August 22, 1949, he married Joyce A. Armstrong in Bluefield, W.Va. After his service in the Navy, he went to work for Western Electric (AT&T) as a tool and dye maker.

He was a part of the Knife Makers Guild for 22 years after taking up knife making in 1952.

Howard is preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother.

Survivors include his wife, Joyce; sons, Richard Hill, Randal Hill, and Ronald Hill; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted on Friday, August 6, 2010, 3:00 PM at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. Military honors will be provided by Polson VFW Post 2986.

In lieu of flowers, Mr. Hill’s family would appreciate contributions to Partners in Home Care Hospice. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, is assisting Mr. Hill’s family.

Ronald Matus, 49, of Pablo, MT. died at his home on August 1, 2010.

Ron was born on May 22, 1961 in Twin Falls, ID, a son of Walter and Cecille Finley Matus. Ron grew up in the Yakima, WA area and graduated from Pasco High School in Pasco, WA. He attended Yakima Valley Community College graduating with a degree as a Master Mechanic. After graduating he worked in the Yakima area with different companies. Later, he was so proud to be able to open a shop with his dad with one of his greatest passions being tinkering with and fixing cars with him.

He married Elisa Vijarro in Yakima, WA and they later divorced. They had two sons, Rob and Chris. He was very proud of his sons and was always sharing the latest news of their accomplishments. He was especially proud of the wonderful men they grew up to be and had great hopes for what the future holds for both of them.

He was a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. He moved to the Pablo area in 2006 and worked as a mechanic and laborer until he became too ill to continue working.

Ron always tried to see the best in people and enjoyed being around his friends and family, especially his cousins, laughing, joking, and sharing stories and good times. He loved being around his nieces and nephews teasing and laughing around with them. They all loved him because he was funny and seemed to be a “kid at heart”. His great-nephews and great-niece instantly loved him even though their time with him was short.

He will be remembered for his witty humor and infectious smile.

Ronald is preceded in death by his mother- Cecille, brothers- LeRoy Irvine & Bob Irvine and a sister- Juanita Irvine.

            He is survived by his father Walter Matus of Pablo, 2 sons- Rob Matus, Moxee, WA & Chris Matus who is currently deployed in Afghanistan,   brothers- Lloyd (Kathy) Irvine of Pablo and Harold “Bub” Irvine of Elmo and Arnold (Jody) Irvine of Pablo, sister- Dora (Frank) Alvarez of San Bernardino, Calif.

            A special thanks to Dr. Maaliki and the staff of St. Luke’s Hospital and the staff of Lake County Home Options for their kind and compassionate hospice care.

            Wake services will begin on Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Elmo Hall in Elmo. Vigil services will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. at the Elmo Hall with Rev. Jim Connor officiating. Interment will follow at the Dayton Cemetery.

            Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, is honored to assist Ronald’s family.

            Henry Harold Baertsch, 90, of Polson, MT, passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2010 at the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center of natural causes.

            Henry was born on March 21, 1920 in Somers, MT to Andrew and Laura Hume Baertsch. His parents separated when Henry was a baby and he lived with his mother in Kalispell until the age of 10 when he then went to live with his father, who was a homesteader near Lonepine, MT. Henry attended Lonepine School, where he graduated from eighth grade and attended two years of high school.

            When Henry was 21, he left Lonepine and lived in Missoula and then Stevensville where he worked on farms. He lived in Plains briefly before settling in Paradise. After working at various part-time jobs, he was hired by Northern Pacific Railroad, where he worked for 33 years before retiring in 1980. After retiring, Henry moved to Plains where he resided until October of 2003. He then moved to the Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center.

            Henry enjoyed collecting, and at one time had an extensive collection of bells, plus other small miscellaneous collections. He was an avid gardener and a word search puzzle fan. He was also a frequent attendee at the annual Lonepine School Alumni Association Banquet.

            Henry was preceded in death by an older brother, Arthur, both of his parents, and one half-sister, Helen.

            He is survived by two half-sisters, Susie and Myrtle, and four half-brothers, James Robert, Charles, and Billy. He is also survived by first cousins Oscar & Loyal “Buck” Baertsch of Polson, MT., John Baertsch of Helena, Mercedes LeDesky of Kalispell, Lillian LeDesky of Great Falls, MT., & Milton Weimer of Minnesota City, Minn.

            Cremation has taken place and inurnment will be at Conrad Memorial Cemetery, Kalispell. At Henry’s request, no memorial services will be held. Memorials may be made in Henry’s name to the John C. McCoy Scholarship Fund, c/o Alan McCoy, PO Box 8, Lonepine, MT 59848.

            Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is honored to assist Mr. Baertsch’s family.

        Mary Alice DeVries, 102, formerly of Polson, MT, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2010 at The Springs at Whitefish Assisted Living Community where she had currently been residing. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 1, 2010, 3:00 PM at Polson Community Church. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson is assisting Mrs. DeVries’ family. www.groganfuneralhome.com. 

        Walter William Zook, 89, of Polson, MT, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at his home. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, is assisting Mr. Zook’s family. www.groganfuneralhome.com.

            Hilma Hansine Wik Strom, 92, of Polson, MT, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at home with her daughter.

            Hilma was born on September 23, 1917 to Norwegian parents, Ole and Johanna Wik in Minot, ND. Joining her sister Olga, brother Melvin, followed by another brother, Odin.

            The family moved to Kalispell in 1927 where all the Wik children graduated and were wed.

            Hilma married Bennie Strom on March 28, 1937, Easter Sunday, in Kalispell. To their union, six years later, a daughter Sharon was born and a son Odin the following year.

            She started her life in nursing in the early 1950’s after both children had started school. From the very beginning, neat, tidy and shined shoes were imperative. Nursing was a very fulfilling career for Hilma, which included working at Kalispell Regional Medical Center for over 20 years.

            In 1984, she and her daughter went on a tour of Norway, which had been a dream of Hilma’s for many years followed by another trip in 1986 that allowed her to visit with her mother’s family and see her grandparent’s homestead.

            In 2007, Hilma and her daughter sold their homes in Kalispell, which had remained in the family for 80 years, and moved to Polson just five minutes away from her son.

            Gardening and flowers remained a very special pleasure throughout her retirement.

            Hilma is survived by her daughter, Sharon Kruse of Polson; son, Odin and wife Chris of Polson; grandson, Robert Kruse and wife Mary and their children, Elizabeth, Odin, and Kijrstjn Kruse, and grandson, Wesley Kruse, all of Kalispell,

            She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend and will be sorely missed.

            Services for Hilma will be held on Saturday, August 14, 2010, 11:00AM at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Kalispell followed by her last trip to Conrad Memorial Cemetery to join her husband, parents, and family.

            Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Strom’s family. 

   Betty A. “Betsy” Plant age 84 of Arlee passed away on Thursday July 22, 2010 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.  Betsy was born in Nespelem, WA. at the family home on March 26, 1926, the sixth child of Michel Plant and Cecille LaMoose Plant.  She attended schools in Washington, Idaho, the Ursulines at St. Ignatius and Arlee.

   She married Clarence Charlo in 1944 in Arlee.  They had one son Clarence (Beeb) Charlo.  She later married Eneas Vanderburg; they had three daughters, Shirley, Betty Jean, and Ruby.  She later married Ralph Scott and they had one daughter, Rebecca.

   In 1975 she began her lifelong journey of sobriety.  She also decided to start reading the Bible and soon after gave her life to the Lord Jesus Christ.

   She attended the Arlee Alliance Church for several years; she then attended the Dixon Community Baptist Church until the late 1990’s when the drive became too hard for her.  She was a member of the Jocko Valley Baptist Church and attended there until her death.  She dearly loved and appreciated her church family.

   She had numerous jobs throughout her life; the latter ones were as a Tribal Alcohol Counselor, a home care worker and the last as a librarian at the Arlee Library.  Her grandchildren have fond memories of Yiya’s “Library years.”  She had been retired for several years. 

   She loved the lord and her family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Michel and Cecille, daughter Shirley, infant daughter Betty Jean, brothers Francis “Zok” Plant, Louis “Spill” Murray, 3 infant brothers and 1 infant sister.

   She is survived by her son, Clarence “Beeb” Charlo and wife Jeri, daughters; Ruby Vanderburg, and Rebecca Relien.  Her grandchildren; Shannon, Kristin, Landon and Cherra Charlo, Joe Charlo, June McDonald, Luke Altenhofen, Loushie Charlo, Shilo and Candace Barbe, Madison Scott, several great grandchildren, Donovan McDonald, Larenz and SaanJay Smallboy, Darian, Laine, and Jharen Charlo, Hunter, Marcos, and Joslyn Barbe and Lauryn Gordon.  Special nieces and nephews; Dorothy Plant, Anita George, Francis and James Plant.

   Wake services will begin on Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 2:30 pm in the Arlee Community Center.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 26, 2010 at 11:00 am in the Arlee Community Center with Pastor Kenny Prewett officiating.  Interment will follow at the Jocko Valley Cemetery.  Condolences to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com

Erich Gottfried Schlaile, 83, of Polson, MT passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson.

            He was born May 22, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland, the only child of Gottfried Gottlieb Schaile & Johanna Schiller Schaile.

            He grew up and attended schools in Randallstown, Maryland. He attended the University of Maryland for a year before being drafted into the U.S. army. He served as a military policeman in Europe during WWII. He married Antonja Kusheva in Garmisch, Germany on Nov. 13, 1948.

            They moved to New York until Erich was discharged from the military in 1949.

            Erich returned to Randallstown and resumed his studies at the University of Maryland in College Park and eventually graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering.

            Erich was a Chemical Engineer in Oklahoma, Maryland & Texas. He was a Registered Professional Engineer in Texas.

            For 22 years Erich & Antonja traveled from Texas to Maryland to care for the family fruit orchard from March until the harvest was finished in the fall. They would then return to their home in Texas each fall. When they eventually retired, they stayed in Texas full-time and then later moved to Polson, MT in 2003.

            Erich was a member of the Church of Christ in Polson and was a past Deacon while living in Texas.

            Erich is preceded in death by his parents.

            He is survived by his wife Antonja of Polson and their three children, Timothy Schlaile and his wife, Patricia of Gaithersburg, Maryland, Tanja Abraham & her husband Roger of Denver, Colorado & Tina Schlaile of Polson & Santa Rosa, Calif. He is also survived by three grandchildren: Natasha McClay & her husband Robert & their son Tyler, Corina & Serena Schlaile.

            Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 22, 2010, 3:00 PM at the Grogan Funeral Home, 101 Sixth Ave. E., Polson with Pastor Larry Crosby officiating. Interment with military honors conducted by Polson VFW Post 2986 will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson. Friends may visit with the family one-hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A reception will be held at the funeral home immediately following the graveside services.

            Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mr. Schlaile’s family.