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Dorothy Arnoti passed peacefully from this earth with family by her side at the age of 91, on July 2, 2023. Born in Rosebud, South Dakota, on January 5,1932, to Reva and Roy Halligan, she was number six of seven children. She was the last surviving sibling. Dorothy met Donald Gable in Pasco, Wash., and they married in 1951. After moving around the country for a couple of years, they settled in Thompson Falls, Mont. to raise their children, Kathy Lee, Donald Glenn, Debra Louise and Robert J....
March 25, 1937 - October 20, 2022 Our beautiful mother, Evelyn Charlene Haun passed at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, MT. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, in the early afternoon, due to complications of a ruptured ulcer. She was 85. Evelyn Charlene Christiernsson was born March 25, 1937, to Edward and Georgia Christiernsson in Willits Ca. The family relocated to San Martin, Ca. when Evelyn was around 4 years of age and later moved to Las Vegas NV in 1942. Evelyn finished high school in 1955,...
After living a full life, Karen Marie Duffield Long passed away in her sleep at the age of 82 on April 28, 2023, in Everett, Wash. Karen was welcomed into Heaven by her father, Chuck; mother, Mabel; sister-in-law Kay Duffield; and brother-in-law Skip Baxter. Karen was the first of four children born to Charles and Mabel Duffield, and was born on Sept. 17, 1940, in Great Falls, Mont. In 1952, Karen and her family moved to an isolated Montana Power Company hydroelectric station, Mystic Lake,...
Sadly, and unexpectedly, our loving family member, Allison Schnitzler, 71, passed peacefully in her sleep in her home after sustaining a fall, in combination with other underlying medical conditions on Monday June 26, 2023. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a friend, and will be forever missed and loved by all that knew her. Allison was born on July 11, 1951 to Berniece Goodwin (Barnes), and Myron Leroy Goodwin in Whitefish, Montana. At a very young age, her parents...
Beverly Joyce Reeser passed away in her home in Thompson Falls, Montana on June 20, 2023 with her family by her side. Joyce was born in Missoula, Montana to Byron and Dorothy Sanders on October 14, 1937. She had three brothers Richard, Joseph, and James Sanders, along with a sister, Karen (Sanders) Goodall. Joyce married Edward T. Reeser on June 20, 1959. They had two daughters Wendy (Reeser) Young and Susan Reeser. Joyce spent the majority of her life in service to others as well as enjoying the beautiful Montana outdoors. She was an avid...
Andrew “Andy” Scott Platt, 60, of Post Falls, Idaho, passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at his home. Andy was the second child born to parents Larry and Donna (Campion) Bryan on June 12, 1962, in Longmont, Colorado. His sibling included an older sister Virginia. His father Larry passed six months prior to his birth. The family lived with his maternal grandparents in Colorado until July 10, 1966, when they moved to Heron, Montana, after Donna married Richard Platt. Andy and Virginia were adopted in 1972, becoming Platts. Three younger sib...
Audrey Kathleen Kolbeck passed away on June 5, 2023, at her home in Plains, Montana, after fighting metastatic breast cancer for 5 years. She was born in August of 1961 in Arizona. Audrey graduated from high school in Glendale, Arizona. She moved to Trout Creek, Montana, in her early 20s and then settled in Plains for the remainder of her life. She was a talented horsewoman, artist and carpenter. Audrey was preceded in death by her parents Ronald and Linda Kolbeck. Audrey is survived by her...
Ronald Gene Sharp passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side June 22, 2023. Ron was born in Hamilton, Montana, on June 27, 1936, to parents Glenn and Marjorie Sharp. He was the third of five children. His family moved to Thompson Falls around 1946 to continue with their Sharp Logging business. He started school in Snider, later moving to Thompson Falls. He graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1955. Following graduation he continued to work for Sharp Logging and later...
August 13, 1940 - June 16, 2023 Wife, Sister, Aunt, Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother On Friday, June 16, 2023, Betty Jo Handford passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Cardwell, Montana, after a short battle with cancer comforted by her two daughters at her side. Betty was born August 13, 1940, to Ernest and Juanita Huffman in Sandpoint ID, the first of four children. Betty Jo lived her life in and graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1958. She married Boyd Davis in...
Steve LaBelle left this life on June 9, 2023, in Plains, Mont. Steve was diagnosed with aggressive grade IV brain cancer (Glioblastoma) late last year and fought the disease courageously. Steve is survived by his parents, Gary LaBelle (father) and Rebecca LaBelle (stepmother); Vickie Labelle (mother); Chris LaBelle (brother); and his daughter, Hailey LaBelle. Steve moved to Montana right out of high school with his friend Shae Spilker and started an auto body shop in Noxon. Steve was a skilled...
Merrill Kenneth Stover was born Aug. 16, 1936, in New Deal, Mont., to Ollie and Ruth Stover and grew up in Noxon, Mont., with his siblings, Helen, Marvin, Loren and Virgil. One of Merrill's fondest memories as a four year old child was attending congregation book study and the home made ice cream they had afterwards. Merrill grew up with a very strong work ethic, and his skills were varied. Merrill worked in the timber industry as well as an underwater welder and retired in 1999 after a 32-year...
With heavy hearts, we announce that Joseph Philip Erchul – "Jay," age 82, of Hot Springs, Montana, left us to be with God on November 17, 2022. Jay was born in Missoula, Montana, on October 26, 1940, to Joseph "Joe" M. Erchul and Virginia Erchul (Cameron). He was the oldest of three children, with siblings Mary Nell Erchul (Klawitter) & David Louis Erchul. Even in his youth, Jay was a hard worker. He'd run the John Deere tractor on his family's farm in Camas Prairie, and tend to the various a...
Cindy Kay Dunks (O'Connell) passed away on May 27, 2023, at her home in Trout Creek, Mont., at the age of 78. She was born July 6, 1944, in Whitehall, Mont. Cindy attended Butte High School where she met her husband, Albert Calvin Dunks Jr. Calvin and Cindy would wed on February 2, 1963, and go on to have four children: Cynthia Rose, David Wayne, Albert Calvin (Buddy), and Shelly Marie. In the early 70's, the family uprooted and moved to Plains. Here Cindy worked at the agricultural office and...
William Franklin (Bill) Hagedorn was born in Vancouver, Wash., on Dec. 30, 1938. After a childhood spent in the Fargher Lake area, including working in the mint fields, Bill graduated from La Center High School. He attended both La Center and Battle Ground High Schools. After graduating, he attended Oregon State University (Go Beavers) and graduated with a degree in Forest Engineering. During his time in Corvallis, he married his high school girlfriend, Carolyn, in 1959. After working for Weyerhaeuser for a number of years, in 1969 he started...
Elizabeth (Liz) Mae Margelin 99, of Thompson Falls, Montana, died peacefully on Sunday January 22, 2023, at home surrounded by her family. Liz was born December 3rd, 1924, in River Falls, Wisconsin, to Gail and Christine Davis. She was joined by her four siblings, Mildred, Roy, John, and Homer. Her family moved to Spokane, Washington, in 1940. There Liz went to school and graduated from North Central High School in 1944. That same year she met her soon to be husband Dean Margelin. They were...
Leo Clifford Cox Jr. was born in Butte, Montana, on September 7, 1951. He died on May 10, 2023. He was an adventurous boy and searching for new adventures lasted into adulthood, looking for a new place to live and a new and different way to earn a living until he found himself in New York and never wanted to leave (except for a few visits home to Thompson Falls). In the 1990s a couple who were friends of Leo had a baby boy, whom Leo rocked and held and called his grandson. That boy is now a man and he is the one who loved and took care of his...
Our beloved father and grandpa "PopPop," Earl Lewis passed away on Wednesday May 24th, at the age of 84. Earl was a 30 year resident of Noxon, MT. A public service will be held Saturday, June 17, from 2-4 p.m. at the Baptist Mountain Church, 106 Miller St., Noxon, MT 59853....
With heavy hearts, we announce that Joseph Philip Erchul – "Jay," age 82, of Hot Springs, Montana, left us to be with God on November 17, 2022. Jay was born in Missoula, Montana, on October 26, 1940, to Joseph "Joe" M. Erchul and Virginia Erchul (Cameron). He was the oldest of three children, with siblings Mary Nell Erchul (Klawitter) & David Louis Erchul. Even in his youth, Jay was a hard worker. He'd run the John Deere tractor on his family's farm in Camas Prairie, and tend to the various a...
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Nancy Jo Howarth, passed away on February 12, 2023, at the age of 83 in North Port, Florida. Nancy Jo was a 30 year resident of Noxon. She was born in Beecher, Wisconsin, in a farmhouse, on February 14, 1939 to John and Irene Schaffer. Nancy Jo grew up on the family dairy farm in Amberg, Wisconsin. She graduated from Amberg High School as Valedictorian of her high school class on May 24, 1957. Eight days later on June 1, 1957 she married Charles Howarth I....
Agnes Parleen Campbell was born November 9, 1934, in Preston, Idaho, to Clark Golden Campbell and Agnes Flavilla Olsen. Married her soul mate September 4, 1959, to Edward William Shear. He preceded her in death. Together they raised eight children: Carol Thomas; Bill Shear and the late Diane Shear; Mary Jo McCoy (deceased); John (Phyliss) Shear; Lee Ann Overman and the late Doug Overman; Bryce Shear; Paul Shear; Edward Shear; and many grandkids. Not only raising a bunch of kids, they had a huge...
Ramona Carol Koeneman was born October 1, 1957, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, to Cleve and JoAnne Webley. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at St. Patrick's hospital in Missoula, Montana, on Friday, May 12, 2023, at the age of 65. A longtime resident of Noxon, Montana, Ramona (Mo) was known for being the life of a party with a big laugh that was recognizable across the room. She had a unique talent for being able to strike up a conversation with anyone and she always gave the best advice. Altho...
Jack Ira Esler was born April 10, 1938, to Lillian and Ira Esler (a Menomonee Native American) in Birnamwood, Wisconsin. He was the first born, and had a sister Patsy that was two years younger. They lived on a farm about nine miles from Bowler, Wisconsin, where they raised cattle on 160 acres without much money. Even though he was allergic to cattle he did everything necessary from working on farm equipment to harvesting hay, grain and corn. In 1956 Jack graduated from Bowler High School in...
Evelyn Joy Jacobson Gorenson Ansley was born October 17, 1941, in Kalispell, Montana, to Abel & Marie Jacobson. In 1949, the family moved from Kalispell to the cattle ranch in Hot Springs. After graduating from high school in 1959, she moved to Tacoma, Washington, where she attended Bates Vocational College. In 1960, she went to work for Boeing Missile Production in Seattle. This is where she met Richard Gorenson, and they were married on September 30, 1960. They were together for more than 20 y...
Margie was born in Chaseley, North Dakota, on April 4, 1929, to George and Ruth Austin. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the home of her son and daughter-in-law in Buckeye, Arizona, on May 1, 2023, at the age of 94. Margie's family moved from North Dakota to White Pine, Montana, when she was 4 years old. She attended and graduated eighth grade from the one-room schoolhouse in White Pine. She went on to high school in Thompson Falls where she either stayed in the old dormitory, rode a b...
The faint yet distinct sound of elk bugling off in the distance awakened Dad and I from our peaceful sleep beneath the starry sky. Did you hear that Darrin, he whispered. Yes!! It's time to rise and shine!! Moments later we had promptly stowed our sleeping bags, ate our bacon and eggs (aka peanut butter and jelly sandwiches) and were off on another hunting adventure. ... They say time flies when you're having fun ... and sure enough here I am, looking back through the years, the pictures and...
