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Beulah June Martell Frost was born September 8, 1932, on the farm near Williston, North Dakota. She married Bill Frost in 1951. They later moved from Missoula to Trout Creek, Montana, in 1971. There she cared for her family and was an active member in the congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, where she had many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Devorah Frost Johnson; son Douglas Frost; her daughter Denis Frost Hamey; grandson Chris Frost; and husband of 66 years Bill Frost. Surviving relatives are son Dean Frost and w...
Frank Allen Betts, 80, of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on November 16, 2023, at the Spokane Veterans Home. Frank was a native Montanan born on July 26, 1943, in Missoula and who worked at the Bonner mill for over 40 years. He was a proud Navy veteran. Frank was also a beloved husband, father, dog-daddy, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle, and friend. He loved Ford trucks, lawn mowers, cribbage and the outdoors. He left a legacy of laughter, kindness, and...
Barry Owen Lyght of Thompson Falls was born August 12, 1992, in Ronan Hospital to Trent and Patti Lyght. He was their first child; they later had a second son, Ryan Ethan. Barry passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in a one-car rollover in the Billings area. Anyone that knew Barry knew his first love after his family was fishing, fishing, fishing, and then hunting, camping and trapping. He was a real "outdoorsman". He was a very happy man and had lots of friends. Barry went to school K-12 in...
Frank Chema, 87, of Trout Creek, Montana, passed away surrounded by his family on November 8, 2023. Frank was born and raised in Flint, Michigan, where he joined the military at the age of 17. While home on leave he met the love of his life, Grace, they had a brief romance, were married and together they raised four children. Frank is survived by his daughter Becki Weidner (Curt) of Texas; son Gregory Chema (Shelly) of Missoula; daughter Laura Bloom of Missoula; daughter Cynthia Syrjala (Tim)...
Charles Richard (Dick) Komberec passed away on October 28, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, Montana, where he had received exceptional and compassionate care. Dick was born in Thompson Falls, Montana on March 18, 1947. From his early beginnings, Dick was a hard worker. Always willing to help provide for his family, one of his first jobs as a young boy was delivering newspapers up and down the hills of Thompson Falls by bicycle, mostly in the snow and in the dark before school. This...
Brad Sutton, age 71, passed away Oct. 28, 2023, after a year long battle with cancer. Brad was born and raised in Middletown, Ohio. His father was an engineer for the local steel mill. His mother was a musician and operated "Betty's music makers." Brad moved to St. Petersburg, Florida, in his senior year and composed thousands of songs for his mother's company over the next 10 years. He worked as a musician all his life, starting with a band comprised of him and his two older brothers. Over his...
Richard Allen Brotherton, born February 23, 1950, in Thompson Falls, Montana, went to heaven September 19, 2023, at his home in Paulden, Arizona, after battling esophageal cancer. He was 73. Richard was preceded in death by his mother, Una May Doty Brotherton; father, Floyd Gale Brotherton; and sister, Edna Grace Brotherton Barns. He is survived by his wife, Angie Marie Brotherton; children from previous marriages, Geneva Mae Brotherton of Lanton, California, Cynthia Ann Darpli of Paulden,...
Edwin Dale Noll went to be home with the Lord on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at his home surrounded by family in Thompson Falls, Montana. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in May of 2023, and continued to do the things he loved to do the most until late October 2023. Ed was born in Fresno, California, on May 16, 1952. Among many other jobs along the way, he worked as a pipefitter welder. He was a pipefitter welder for over 30 years. He enjoyed what he did for a living. He always pointed out...
Heaven has gained a truly magnificent angel. Lola Mascorella died October 28, 2023, at her home in Columbia Falls. Lola is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, James Mascorella; her children, Derek Mascorella and Layla (Gene) Riffle; grandsons, Dillon and Justin Riffle; sisters, Linda Reilly and Leta Behmerwohld; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. Lola will be forever loved and missed by so many. A celebration of life will be held in the spring/summer....
Antoinette Ora McAlister, 98 of Hot Springs, was born to Joseph and Cordelia Dude of New Hampshire. Toni, as she was known, was a loving mother, sister, aunt, great aunt, and friend, joined her loving husband Mac and daughter Joan in heaven September 1, 2023. Toni and Mac moved to Montana in 1952, and decided it was where they wanted to be. They moved to Hot Springs after Mac retired in 1981 and have enjoyed it ever since. Toni enjoyed the outdoors whether it be hunting and fishing or camping....
Sandra died in Las Cruces, New Mexico, on October 17, 2023, at the age of 73. Sandy was born on March 23, 1950, in Missoula, Montana, where she attended Hellgate High School. She later received an Accounting degree from the University of Washington; she also served honorably in the United States Army. A self-proclaimed "hippy," Sandy was known to all as an adventurous person with a free spirit. Her love of adventure and travel took her to many places around the country and world; she even...
Lacey Irene Kinser passed away peacefully on October 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, after a brave and valiant battle with cancer. She was born in Long Beach, California, on August 27, 1972 ,as the eldest child to Lee and Lila Kinser. After the family moved to Montana from California, Lacey attended elementary and junior high school in Thompson Falls, eventually graduating from Thompson Falls High School in 1991. After graduation, she began her career working at Little Bitterroot...
James Gerald Hanna, 82, of Trout Creek, passed away October 22, 2023, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains. Jim's last days were spent surrounded by his family. Jim was born March 28, 1941, in Los Angeles, California, to James Rupert and Alma (Johnson) Hanna. Jim's father was in the Marine Corps and served during World War II. The Hannas eventually moved to Texas, where his younger sisters Cyndia and Kym were born. As a child, Jim was very artistic, a great basketball player, and was active...
On a beautiful autumn afternoon, we said goodbye to our husband, father, grandpa and great-grandpa Ernie Scherzer. Born in the spring of 1936 in Lakewood, Ohio, Ernie grew up in Cleveland. After graduating from Marshall High School, he attended Baldwin Wallace College, where he received a bachelor's degree in History. He went on to study law at University of Pennsylvania, earning a master's in Political Science. He also earned a master's in education from Kent State University after his second...
Our sweet 94-year old Mother, Jean Louise Gerstenberger, born March 6, 1929, was called home by Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on October 5, 2023. Ten years (plus a few hours) before, her husband of 67 years, Richard "Rich" Gerstenberger, preceded Mom to heaven on October 4, 2013. Mom and Dad lived nearly all their married years in Trout Creek, bringing up their four children: Judy Weare, Laurel Jackson, Richard A. Gerstenberger and Nancy Thompson. Jean's family tree grew to a total of 27...
Jolie Anne Fitchett was born in Sandpoint, Idaho, on January 29, 1980. She was the youngest daughter born to her proud parents, Brent "Boss" and Kathy Fitchett of Heron. Jolie grew up in the family home with her older sister, Carly, surrounded by the love of a large extended family in Noxon, Heron and beyond. Jolie passed away on October 1, 2023, as the result of a car accident. Jolie graduated from Noxon High School before moving to Coeur d' Alene, Idaho, where she earned her certificate as a...
Leo King, aged 68, of Hot Springs, Montana, passed away on September 20, 2023, in Plains. He was born on February 26, 1955, in Lonepine, Montana, to Tom and Rosie King. As Leo endured sickness in his last years, his dedication to his mother, Rosie, gave his life purpose. To many, he was a figure of immense strength, both mentally and physically. However, as a child, to me, he wasn't just a father - he was Superman. While I called him Dad, many knew him by various legendary nicknames, from "The...
Mr. Johnson was a decent and honest man. He was born in San Diego, California, on October 5, 1927. After high school, he served as a paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Regiment and later became a postal letter carrier for 30 years. At retirement, he and wife Thelma moved to Heron, Montana. Mr. Johnson was in good health until recently, when his age caught up with him. In the early morning of September 30, 2023, while sleeping, he slipped from life and is no longer in pain. He would have been 96 on October 5, 2023. Safe journey, ole man. Many...
Ean James Hunter Putnam passed away on September 24, 2023. Ean was born December 10, 1950, in Swan River Manituba, Canada to Melville Hunter and Mina Robb Putnam. His father passed away in October of 1959.Ean remained in Canada until the age of 15 when his family moved to Tioga, North Dakota. Ean's mom moved from Tioga for a teaching job and Ean chose to stay and live with his Uncle Eoin and Aunt Sheila Harvey. Uncle Eoim taught him how to fly airplanes and watched him begin his career in the...
Sonja "Marie" Kutch Fehrs Knerr, 84, was born on February 20, 1939, to Arthur and Helen Johnson Kutch Weis in Tekoa, Washington. She left this world to be heavenly bound on September 20, 2023, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital in Plains, Montana. Her early childhood years were spent in and around the Sanders, Idaho area. She graduated from Plummer High School in Plummer, Idaho, in 1957. She enjoyed cooking, arts and crafts, decorating anything, and would give away almost anything to brighten...
May 6, 1967 - September 10, 2023 Gary "Brett" Doyle, a cherished husband, father, educator, and coach, passed away on September 10, 2023, at the age of 56 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Brett was born on May 6, 1967, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. He then moved to Thompson Falls, Montana, with his mom and twin, Kelly. During his early years, he shared his childhood with his twin brother, Kelly Doyle, and younger brother, Jody Doyle. Brett was the beloved son of Nancy Doyle and was lovingly adopted by...
2/10/1947 - 8/6/2023 Debra Lu Takarz of Thompson Falls, Montana, passed away August 7, 2023. Debra was born February 10, 1947, to Donald Wayne Bell and Shirly (Rundhammer) Bell in St. Paul, Minnesota. Debra is survived by her sons: Lisle DeMar and wife Diane, Cliff DeMar and wife Heather. Sisters, Dianne Canfield and Dedra Davies; brothers, Don Bell and Thomas Bell; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, Donald W. Bell and Shirly B. Bell; brothers, Daniel and Richard Bell. Debra was my twin sister and though we...
Sharon Rose (Albano) Larkin was born August 14, 1934, in Idaho Falls to Sidney and Rita Albano. After a long hard fight with cancer, she went to join her beloved Lord and loved ones on July 31, 2023. When Sharon was eight years old her family moved from southern Idaho to Heron, Montana, where she resided until she married Larry Larkin on October 12, 1952, and moved to Noxon for the next few years. They lived in several different towns and states but settled in Noxon to raise their family....
Bill Saint went to heaven with Jesus on July 30, 2023, one month after his 75th birthday. He was born in Thornton Hospital in Missoula on July 1, 1948, to Howard R. (Bob) and Sylvia M. Saint. He joined his older sister, Inez. The family lived on Preston Avenue in Thompson Falls until 1953 when they purchased the ranch on Cherry Creek Road where Bill lived until his passing. He graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1966. In November of that year he enlisted in the US Navy and "went to...
December 31, 1949 - July 10, 2023 Our mom, grammy, and friend, Sis, passed away Monday, July 10, at her home in Heron. Sis was raised in Heron, and aside from short periods in Washington and Alaska, this is where she built her home and business, and where her heart always stayed. Sis spent three summers on the fire lookout at Squaw Peak, she treasured that time, and to her family that will always be "Mom's mountain." She was proud of, and thankful for, the business she built and the friends and...
