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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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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.... Full story
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,... Full story
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,... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
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... Full story
