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Ken Melnrick peacefully passed away on January 18, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. He is survived by his son Ken Melnrick and his wife Evelyn, his daughter Karen Marquardt and her husband Carl, three grandchildren, his siblings and numerous extended family members. Memorials may be made in Ken's memory to the American Heart Association or a charity of your choice.... Full story
Dorothy (Dot) Bras, age 87, peacefully passed away on January 15, 2024, in Polson, MT, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 28, 1936, in St. Ignatius, MT, and was the daughter of Jess Miles and Lona (McDonald) Olson. Dot spent her formative years joyfully growing up in St. Ignatius and Dixon, MT, alongside her older brother and sister, creating memories along riverbanks and railroad tracks. The family later moved to Hot Springs when her mother took on a role at the Camas Bathhouse.... Full story
Jeannine Orpha (Blanchard) Marjerrison entered into eternal rest on January 15, 2024. She was 94. Jeannine was born into the Haskell family on April 30, 1929, in Libby, Montana. Her mother Orpha died during childbirth and Neil and Ethel Blanchard adopted her. She was married to Fred Marjerrison on March 7, 1949, and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her seven children: Neil Marjerrison of Missoula, MT, Jerry Marjerrison of Plains, MT, Carole Morden (John) of St. Louis, MO, Gordon... Full story
On November 16, 2023, Dorothy Jean (Heise) Yandell peacefully passed away at the age of 70 in her home in Lebanon, TN. A perfect combination of her mom and dad, the dark-haired beauty was born on April 27, 1953, in Kalispell, Montana, where she attended grades one through five in a two-room schoolhouse. In the summer of 1964, her family relocated to San Pedro, California, where she studied at Christ Lutheran and later graduated from Narbonne High School. Dorothy began her career at the port of... Full story
Richard (Dick) Browne, 88, passed away at his home in Thompson Falls, Montana, on December 28, 2023, after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his wife, his five daughters and his dog, Shadow. Dick was born June 28, 1935, in Constantine, Michigan, to John S. and Grace Browne. After graduation from Sturgis High School, he moved to Thompson Falls in 1955 and began working for the U.S. Forest Service that summer. That same summer, he met Linda Watson, and they would eventually marry in May of... Full story
Dale Schmoyer, 77 of Plains, died December 16, 2023 at the MT Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. Services will be scheduled at a later date. Dale is survived by his sister Sharon Warner. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Dale’s family.... Full story
Harry Johannes Behmerwohld, of Heron, Montana, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at his son’s home, in Rathdrum, Idaho, after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and was 93 years old. Harry was born in Dilo, Montana, on June 28, 1930 to his parents Hones Behmerwohld and Bertha Tempero. Heron has been his home since 1932. He is survived by his three children: Vernon (Sherryl) Behmerwohld, Harry Behmerwohld Jr, and Barbara (Ed) Calhoun; his two brothers Walt (Donna) Behmerwohld and Manford (Marvel) Tempero; as w... Full story
Martin Wilho Koskela Jr. "Buck" went to be with the Lord on the evening of December 2, 2023. He was born in Chisholm, Minnesota, on September 1, 1960. Marty grew up in Minnesota and there met and married his wife Carolyn Anderson. Together they had two children: Katie and Jared. After many years together, they later divorced. Marty moved his family to Montana to be closer to his father. While in Montana, Marty had a few different jobs such as a millwright and fisheries technician. He also took great pride in helping with maintenance at the... Full story
Dale Allen passed away on November 12, 2023, after a brief illness. Dale was born in Maine in 1935 and moved to Montana after he retired from the United States Air Force. Between Dale's willingness to always lend a helping hand and his mechanical knowledge of automobiles, he was loved and respected by many and will be missed. If you were lucky enough to know Dale you know that he never had a bad word to say about anyone, always had time to help fix something/anything or pull people out of the... Full story
Donald W. Burrell went to be with our heavenly Father November 6, 2023. Don was born to Wayne and Vi Burrell on December 4, 1942. He was raised in the Moiese Valley. He graduated from Charlo High School in 1962. Don was in the Army from April 1964 to April 1966. He worked for many farmers around Charlo, and the Moiese Valley, even after he went to work for the railroad, in 1968. He married Lorraine Pittsenbarger on January 10, 1970. They raised a daughter and a son, along with traveling, square... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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)... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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...
