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It is with profound sadness that we announce that Bessie 'Bess' Johnstun Vinsant Miron passed away on January 18, 2025, at Providence St Joseph Assisted Living with her family by her side. She was 95 years old, 18 days before her 96th birthday. On February 5, 1929, David G. and Martha Elizabeth (Connell) Johnstun were living in Layton, Utah, on a chicken farm, down in what was known as the "hollow". On that day, their fourth child, Bessie "Bess" Johnstun was born at home. She was named Bessie af...
Carol Irene Page, 88, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, in Hayden, Idaho. She was a longtime resident of Sagle, Idaho and the daughter of George and Sheila Gardner of Noxon, Montana. She lived her life, like her favorite song, “My Way.” Family graveside services have been held at the Noxon Cemetery, Noxon, Montana. A celebration of Carol’s life will be announced in the spring. Family and friends are invited to sign Carol’s online guest book at www.coffeltfuneral.com. Arrangements are under the care of Coffelt Funeral Service...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Aldrich passed away January 10, 2025, at the age of 58 in Great Falls, MT, surrounded by his three children. He would often say "I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time," with a smile. Jeff was born June 1, 1966, to Ray and Dixie Aldrich, joining his 5-year-old sister Heidi. Jeff always had a keen interest in all things mechanical and particularly motorcycles. He received his first motorcycle so young that his feet couldn't touch the ground while he was sitting on...
Our loving wife, mother and grandmother passed away January 8, 2025. What follows is an obituary, of her own writing, that she wished to be published. Suzanne Marie Hilton Garrison was born December 2, 1957, in Salt Lake City, Utah, the second child of Geraldine Julia Poeckes Hilton and John Kenneth Hilton. She was educated in Granger, Utah, now called West Valley, finishing with a college degree in Elementary Education from Carroll College in Helena, Montana. There she met her amazing husband...
Oscar Eugene Read of Plains passed away on December 31, 2024 from cancer at St Patrick's Hospital in Missoula. Oscar was born September 30, 1955, in Olympia, Washington, to Donald Read and Ada Lucille Skaggs. Oscar was the fifth of seven children and is survived by all six siblings: Merle Ambrosini, Margaret Miller, Bill Read, Mary White, Les Read, and Molly Wiseman. Oscar and his wife Vicky Blaze had two sons. He is survived by son Jason Read and is preceded in death by son Chad Read. Oscar is...
Jeffrey Ray Aldrich passed away on January 10, 2025, in a Great Falls hospital as a result of heart failure. A complete obituary will follow in this publication....
Erwin Donald Bangen, 92, of Hot Springs walked into Heaven on Christmas Day 2024, surrounded by family, pure as the driven snow. Erwin, the son of Helmer and Hannah Bangen, was born April 16, 1932, at the Bangen family farm in Climax, Minnesota. He was baptized into the Sand Hill Lutheran Church on June 12, 1932. Erwin was a full blood Norwegian who took pride in his heritage. He spoke only Norwegian until he went to elementary school. He continued throughout his life to speak Norwegian with...
Gerald (Jerry) Allen Matthew, 75, passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 31, 2024. Jerry was born May 23, 1949 in Kellogg, Idaho, to Louis M. Matthew and Romaine Hagen. He is preceded in death by children Dustin and April and brother Curtis. He is survived by domestic partner Sheri Carroll; children Hank, Max, Robert and Ashley; grandchildren Mary Ann, Michel, Max, Lina Marie and Carlos; brothers Larry, James, Kim, Kirby and Gary; sisters Phyllis and Lucinda; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial gathering will be announced at a...
James Martin Borden was born on September 9, 1942, in Pierre South Dakota to Clinton and Nellie Borden. While under the care of hospice, he peacefully passed away in his sleep surrounded by family on December 10, 2024. James joined and served in the Marines in 1960. On March 6 of 1965, James married Irene Brown in his hometown of Pierre, South Dakota. After moving to Montana in 1976, James worked for Floyd Brotherton on his farm in Thompson Falls. He spent 18.5 years working for the Crown...
Sarah Bell Ball of Thompson Falls was born on June 24, 1982, in Mount Vernon, Washington, to Glenna and Dennis Ball. She passed away December 21, 2024. Sarah spent the majority of her childhood in Mount Vernon. She was a child who sparkled from the inside out. Sarah's love for thrift stores started when she was a little girl. Her mom and sister would take her to thrift stores where she would pick out gowns and high heels. She would wear them all the time inside and outside. Her talents were...
Sarah Ball, 42 of Thompson Falls, passed away December 21, 2024. A full obituary will be published at a later date and a memorial service will be planned....
Deborah J. Davis-Quitt died peacefully in her sleep on December 7, 2024, at her home in Superior Montana. Deborah, otherwise known as Deb or Debbie, was born on June 16, 1948, to Gardar (Gordan) and Margaret Dahl in Hood River, Oregon. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Quitt, sister-in law Margaret (Maggie) Dahl, son David Davis (Kelly Davis), daughter Darcy Boyd (Ernest Boyd), stepson David Quitt (Sara Quitt), stepdaughter Debra Meador (Bill Peters), granddaughters Nicole Davis, Mikaela...
Jimmy Leon Manos was born in Claremore, Oklahoma, on January 26, 1952. He passed away on December 4, 2024, at the age of 72 in Hot Springs, Montana, from liver cancer. Jimmy was a long haul truck driver, into building trades and construction. He was an avid traveler and traveled from east to west coast. He lived the longest time in Colorado and Montana due to his love of the mountains. After retirement, he liked to do macramé. He was an excellent chef and enjoyed cooking for others. He loved to...
Hot Springs – Edwin A. “Eddie” Magera, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, December 6, 2024, after a long illness. He was born on November 17, 1936 in Hot Springs to Ed and Erma (Ely). He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Charles Swope. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Nadine; three children, Glen Magera, Stan Magera and Kelli Nelson (Ray); five grandchildren, Tom Magera (Lynnae), Bob Magera, Pam Magera, Carmen Malinak (Zach), Anastasia Wood (Austin), two great-grandchildren, Jameson Malinak and Z...
Rita (Mamasita) Maxine Day Truelock Harper passed away Sunday December 8, 2024 in her home in Thompson Falls, Montana, with her loving family present and in spirit, after over a year of battling cancer in her salivary gland. She was 92 years old. Rita was born in October of 1932 in Stockton, California. She was the oldest of two daughters of Hiram and Juanita Day. Her early years were spent on a small ranch between French Camp and Lathrop, CA. They had cows, goats, chickens and a big garden....
Carol Janet (McNamer) Duvey, 87, of Thompson Falls, Montana, died Saturday November 9, 2024, at the Anamosa Care Center after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. A funeral mass was held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Anamosa, with Father Sean Smith officiating, on November 15, 2024. There will be services at St. William Catholic Church in Thompson Falls, Montana with Father Jeff Benusa at a later date. A full obituary can be found at goettschonline.com...
Everett Thomas Hargrove, 69, of Thompson Falls, passed away on November 2, 2024. Everett was born in Bozeman, Montana, on February 2, 1955 to Billy Hargrove and Edith Myrtle Robins. Everett Hargrove served in the U.S. Army before making a career as a welder in manufacturing. Everett Hargrove is survived by his family in Washington, two sons, Daemon and David Hargrove; a stepdaughter, Maria Justice; and former spouse, Nancy Christiansen, whom he remained close with. Services to be announced at a later date in Washington....
May 21, 1950 - October 31, 2024 With family by his side, Pastor Charlie Denson went home to be with the Lord on October 31, 2024, at 2:20 pm, after a brief battle with inoperable brain cancer. His impact on this community and world will resonate for generations. "Behold, God is my salvation: I will trust, and will not be afraid: for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation". Isaiah 12:2 Charlie was born on a beautiful Sunday morning in Madison, Wisconsin, May 21,...
Don True went home at 9:30 p.m. on November 4, 2024, with his beloved wife, at home, sitting in his favorite recliner chair. Don was born November 3, 1948 in Yreka, California to Donald E. True Jr. and Lorraine (Blanchard) True. He lived in Yreka until he finished high school where he participated in football and baseball. After graduating from high school he entered the army where he served mostly in Vietnam for four years. Upon returning to Yreka, he worked for a lumber company as a millwright for 11 years. During that time he met Sandra...
Timothy Allen Laws went to be with the Lord on Oct. 31, 2024 in Hayden, Idaho, after a five-year battle with cancer. He was 66. He was born to Larry, Sr., and Ann Laws on July 20, 1958 in Hot Springs, MT, the second of their four children. Tim graduated with the Thompson Falls High School, MT, Class of 1977, where he was a popular guy and key member of two state championship football teams. A marriage to Marianne Gerstenberger produced two children, Austin and Whitney, whom Tim raised during...
Carol Janet (McNamer) Duvey, 87, of Thompson Falls, Montana, died Saturday November 9, 2024, at the Anamosa Care Center after a short, but courageous battle with cancer. A funeral mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Anamosa, with Father Sean Smith officiating, at 11 am, Friday November 15, 2024, with a meal immediately following in the church basement. There will be services at St. William Catholic Church in Thompson Falls, Montana with Father Jeff Benusa at a later date. A full obituary can be found at goett...
Joseph Eugene Stout went home at 6:03 p.m. on October 9, 2024, surrounded by loving family. Joe was born September 1956 in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Lyle E. and Helen G. (Fisher) Stout. He came home to Whitepine, Montana, in a few days, where he was raised with three siblings, attending school in Thompson Falls. He attended Thompson Falls High School, graduating in 1974. Joe worked many jobs in the Thompson Falls area, eastern Montana and North Dakota before resettling in Thompson Falls in the...
Mary E. Cook, beloved mom, grandma and U.S. Navy veteran, went home with the lord on October 26, surrounded by her daughter and grandsons. She was an amazing woman who was selfless and loved her family. Mary was a medical office manager for health first physicians in Cocoa Beach before retirement. She moved to Idaho in 2014 with her daughter and son in law, Dave Remsburg, before moving to Plains. Mary loved the mountains and watching the deer. Mom loved her faith and was a Catholic, she loved...
POLSON - Donna Lorraine (Bras) Cason, age 94, passed away October 16, 2024, at the St. Joseph Assisted Living in Polson. She was born August 28, 1930, at the McKell nursing home in Thompson Falls, MT. She was the first-born child to Lando and Lucille Bras. Following the birth of their daughter they returned home to Plains where her dad worked at a bakery. Lando made the comment that, "it took a long time before Donna started to talk, but once she started, she didn't quit." The following year...
After suffering a stroke, Joyce Jacobson died surrounded by her loving family after having lived independently at her home of 74 years until her passing. Joyce was born to Clarance and Jenni Baker in 1925 and raised in Thompson Falls during the great depression. She graduated from high school early in May 1943 because the senior boys were all drafted into World War II. Out of patriotism, Joyce enlisted in the Cadet Nurse Corp and attended St. Mary's School of Nursing at the Mayo Clinic in...
