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Richard (Dick) Edison Morkert passed away on Monday, Nov. 20, 2017, in Las Vegas, Nev., due to complications from a vehicle accident on Sept. 18, 2017. Dick was on his way to scout out his new hunting area in Arizona and do some fishing when the accident happened. Dick was born in Polson, Mont., on April 13, 1939, to Edison and Marjorie Morkert. Dick attended school in Plains and Thompson Falls, Mont., and was a class of 1958 Thompson Falls High School graduate. Growing up in Montana, fishing...
Ronald Pronovost, 71, passed away Nov. 29, 2017, at Clark Fork Valley Hospital. Ronald (Ron) Pronovost was born on Nov. 23, 1946. to Charles and Loretta Pronovost in Kalispell, Mont. He had three siblings (Asa, Debbie and Lorie). His family moved between Montana and Washington most of his life. About 28 years ago Ron moved to Plains to be closer to his parents and other family members. Then about 15 years ago he moved to Thompson Falls where he made many friends and formed a close relationship...
Doris Marie Gubel Breazile passed away Nov. 28, 2017 in Thompson Falls. She was 99. Born Oct. 1, 1918 in Vallejo, Calif., Doris' almost one century of life was full and interesting. Making a big impact was living through the Great Depression. Beginning as a child, Doris loved to dance, and she and other young dance students danced weekly for the Mickey Mouse Club. However, when the Depression came, her family could no longer afford that luxury. Out of necessity, her father William had to work...
Delores Troxell of Plains, Mont., lost her battle with cancer Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017. She was born in Akron, Ohio on February 6, 1929 to Ernest and Ruth (Ladd) Smith. She was a widow and is survived by her daughter, Victoria Adams (a widow still close to her husband's family), and her daughter Bonnie Porter. Bonnie is married with two children, 10 grandchildren, and one great grandson. Delores was an artist, a writer, a teacher, and an accomplished professional. She also served the community in...
Thomas C. Vander Velden, 86, passed away at his home November 23 from complications due to Parkinson's disease. Tom was born August 12, 1931 in Little Chute, Wisc., the seventh of eight children born to Martin and Gertrude (LeRoy) Vander Velden. After serving four years in the Air Force, he earned a Conservation and Biology degree from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point, where he also met and married Carol Braun in 1959. Tom spent summers during college fighting fires for the Flathead...
Susie was born January 5, 1966 in Missoula. She passed away into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, November 21, 2017 at Little Bitterroot Group Home, her second family, in Plains. Susie was the ninth child of 12 born to Ed and Ruth Wilkinson. Susie was handicapped with developmental disabilities and after the age of 17 lived in several developmental facilities in western Montana. Susie absolutely loved her families. We made many beautiful memories. She enjoyed taking part in the Special Olympics. She loved music and singing, especia...
Allen Dykstra passed away Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, at his home east of Thompson Falls. Services will be held at a later date, and a full obituary will be published in next week’s Ledger....
Thomas C. VanderVelden, 86, died Thursday, November 23, 2017 at his home in Plains. Sunset Hills Funeral Homes and Crematory are assisting the family with arrangements....
Joyce Lynne Burns, 69, passed away in her home Friday November 17, 2017 after a year-long struggle with an incurable nerve disorder. Lynne was born July 8, 1948 in Lovelock, Nevada. After graduation from high school she enlisted in the Navy. She served honorably from 1966 to 1969. Lynne married Robert N. Burns in 1972. They lived in Darby and Helena before settling permanently in Thompson Falls in May of 1991. She retired from the Sanders County Clerk and Recorders Office in 2013 after 22 years...
Lawrence H. "Larry" Milligan, 78, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, at his home in Thompson Falls. Larry was born Oct. 27, 1939, in Lewiston, Idaho, to Verland and June Milligan. He grew up in the Lewiston, Clarkston Valley and graduated from Lewiston High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and served 4 years. After his discharge he returned to Lewiston and worked at Potlatch Forest Inc. He then enlisted in the Air Force and traveled the world retiring after 16 years. He moved to Washington State and...
On October 31, 2017, we lost our dear brother, Gary, after a long and brave battle with cancer. Gary was born at St. Patrick's hospital in Missoula on February 8, 1967. Growing up in Thompson Falls, Gary was popular and loved, known for his quick wit and sense of humor. He graduated from Thompson Falls High School in 1985. After graduating from the University of Montana, Gary moved to Southern California where he put his Finance degree to good use at the successful public safety tech company he...
Frank Edward Coupal, 90, passed away quietly on Friday, October 27, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m., Saturday, November 18 at the Heron Methodist Church, in Heron, Mont., with Pastor T.J. Parker officiating. He was a loyal and devoted husband, loving father of five children, and an active member of the community always ready with a smile and a helping hand. Frank was born October 3, 1927 in Orwell, N.Y., the eldest of three sons of Edward and Gladys Coupal....
Gloria Jean Santora, age 83, passed away October 9, 2017 at her home in Spokane Valley surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Missoula, Mont., on November 2, 1933 to Virgil and Helen Hall. Jeanie grew up in Whitepine, Mont. She went to White Pine Elementary School and Thompson Falls High School. Jeanie worked for JC Penney's Department Store for 20 years as a merchandizing manager. In 1951 she married James Santora. For twenty-five years they raised three children, Russ, Ken and Debbie....
Herbert William Stobie died Oct. 19,, 2017, at home surrounded by family. He was 89 years old. He was born in Butte, Mont., on Feb. 14, 1928, and was raised at the Stobie Ranch up Thompson River. He attended school mostly in Plains, Mont. After graduating eighth grade, Herb began working to help support the family. Herb joined the Army and was sent to Korea. During his service he received the Purple Heart, two Silver Stars, and the Bronze Medal. One of Herb's proudest accomplishments in the war...
Reverend Glen Duff passed away Friday, Oct. 27, 2017, due to complications after surgery the previous day. Glen was born Oct. 28, 1930, in Canada, so his journey to Glory came one day short of his 87th birthday. He felt the hand of God and a specific call to preach early in his life. In his teens, he began to preach at area churches in Saskatchewan and Ontario. Soon he was invited to churches in the United States, where he eventually obtained dual citizenship. He felt a special burden for Native Peoples of both countries, and was also drawn to...
Kenny Lee Marjerrison, 34, passed away on October 25, 2017, at 4:30 p.m. during a fatal collision outside of Arlee, Mont. He was born in Plains, Mont., one of three children born to Jerry Marjerrison and Yvonne Roesler on May 9, 1983. He is survived by his sisters, Vickie Ohler, and Tammy Marjerrison., his half sister Amanda Kolbeck, his parents, Jerry and Yvonne, his wife Kassy, and his two children, Kolter Lee and Madyson Louise. He also leaves behind his nephew Garrett Horton, his niece Demi...
Barbara Reeser passed away suddenly at home Friday, October 20, 2017. She was born in Hope, Idaho August 22, 1939 after four flat tires on the way from Heron where her parents George and Fern Prishmont made their home. Barbara married her high school sweetheart Bob Reeser July 1, 1956 in Superior. They enjoyed 61 years of marriage together. Barbara was a stay at home mom to their children Robert W. and Rhonda J., until she went to work in the bookkeeping business in the late 70's and was lucky...
Frank Edward Coupal, 90, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017 in Sandpoint, Idaho. Memorial services will be held at 12 p.m. (MST) Saturday, November 18 at the Heron United Methodist Church in Heron. A complete obituary will be published at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home in Sandpoint is handling the arrangements. Please visit Frank’s online memorial at lakeviewfuneral.com and sign his guest book....
Robert (Bob) Lee Burrese, Thompson Falls, died October 19, 2017 of natural causes at the age of 76. He was born in Wallace, Idaho on February 15, 1941 to Ben and Blanche Rettig Burrese. He spent his elementary school years in Noxon and Helena, and his high school years in Noxon and Libby. Bob joined the US Air Force on October 8, 1958. The first four years were spent on bases in Texas, Kansas and North Dakota. The next tours were in Southeast Asia, California, and 14 years at Minot AFB, North Dakota. In June 1980 he retired as a Master...
