OBITUARIES

Jul 25, 2018

Larry L. Johnson, 65, of Kalispell, died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes at the home of his ex wife who lovingly cared for him during the past month.  Larry moved to Montana in the early 1970’s dreaming of mountain living. He built his own home and lived his dream for more than 45 years, living...

Jul 25, 2018

Jamie Rae Putnam, age 47.

Jamie died early in the morning, at home, on July 25, 2018.  She had been battling metastatic breast cancer for the last several months.

Jamie was born in Westby, MT on February 8, 1971, to Jim and Phoebe Vest.  She joined her siblings Terri and Lance.

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Jul 25, 2018

Brian Scott Seymour age 49. Passed away on Wednesday July 25, 2018 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Brian was born on January 14, 1969 in Del Rio, Texas to Edgar and Valarie (Henry) Seymore. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jul 20, 2018

Terrence “Terry” Charles Brick Age 58, of Kalispell passed away at his home on Friday July 20, 2018. Terry was born on February 26, 1960 to Joe and Carole Brick in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. The family moved to Montana where Terry attended Fairmont Egan, St. Matthews and Flathead High School.

He is preceded in death by his...

Jul 19, 2018

In loving memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother, Fern Alma Metcalf.

Fern Metcalf passed away July 19, 2018. We were blessed to have her with us for 97 years. Fern was born May 12, 1921, in Danvers, Montana, to Fred and Alma Broeder. She was the youngest of four children. Her family...

Jul 18, 2018

Patricia Jean Howard, age 84, passed away on July 18, 2018 in Kalispell, MT. Patricia was born on March 23, 1934 to John and Helen (Grady) Haglund in Kalispell, MT. There are no services planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jul 18, 2018

Louis John Sposita, age 69, passed away on July 18, 2018 in Bigfork, Montana. Louis was born on Jun 25, 1949 to Joseph and Mary (Vespia) Sposita. Services are currently pending. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jul 14, 2018

Jean Palmer Martello, age 96, passed away peacefully in the arms of her husband, John on July 14, 2018.

Jean was born on July 2, 1922 in Portis, Kansas.  She was the 7th of 10 children born to Janie and George Palmer. She grew up on the family farm in Kansas and attended...

Jul 14, 2018

Delbert Frazier, age 80, passed away at his home in Kila on Saturday July 14, 2018 Delbert was born on December 8, 1937 in Little Rock Ark. to Wyatt and Laura (Thomas) Frazier. Services are pending at this time.

Jul 13, 2018

Robert  James Daly age  79, passed away on Friday July 13, 2018 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center . Robert was born on February 16, 1939. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jul 12, 2018

Robert (“Bob”) Leslie Bishop passed away on July 12, 2018, after a 7.5 year battle with metastatic prostate cancer with his loving wife, Rita, and devoted daughters Leslie and Allyson, by his side.

Bob was born in Los Angeles, California on May 11, 1942 to Maude and Francis Bishop. He had one younger brother, Bill....

Jul 12, 2018

Laura “Lauri” Ann Stevens, 52, passed early morning Thursday, July 12, 2018, in her home in Lakeside after a long fight with cancer.

Laura was born Sept. 27, 1965, to Clayton and Janet Green in Duluth, Minnesota. Clayton’s career in the Air Force brought Laura to Montana. When she wasn’t out and about, she was...

Jul 11, 2018

Donald “Don” R. Taylor age 94, passed away on Monday July 9, 2018 in Kalispell. Don was born on December 23, 1923 in Spokane, WA. To Ralph and Frances (Flack) Taylor. He attended local schools and Washington State (College) University in Pullman WA. Was his college of preference World War II called him into the U.S. Navy...

Jul 11, 2018

David Roy Lawrence, 61, passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born on April 7, 1957, in Polson, to James Elmer and Helen Fracene (Morigeau) Lawrence. David was raised in Kalispell where he attended Flathead High School and graduated in 1975....

Jul 10, 2018

Priscilla Friedenbloom Hill age 75, passed away on Tuesday July 10, 2018 at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork. Priscilla was born on January 29, 1943 in Great Falls, Mt to George and Otto Lena (Lauman) Duffy. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jul 8, 2018

Donald E. Wampler, age 89, passed away on Sunday July 8, 2018 in Kalispell, Donald was born on December 25, 1928  in Bloomington, Indiana. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the Family.

Jul 8, 2018

Thomas  “Tom” Willard Ormsby age 87, passed away on Sunday July 8, 2018 at the  Hot Springs Health & Rehabilitation Center in Hot Springs, MT. Tom was born on January 24, 1931 in Tracy, CA . No services are planned at this time . Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family

Jul 7, 2018

James Robert Eystad age 89, passed away on Saturday July 7, 2018 at his home in Kalispell, with his family by his side. James was born on June 5, 1929 in Morris, Minnesota to George and Elsie (Knott) Eystad. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jul 7, 2018

Joleen Smith age 88, passed away on Saturday July 7, 2018 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Kalispell. Joleen was born on June 24, 1930. Services are currently pending, Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the Family.

Jul 5, 2018

Ronald Jay Kuehne age 58,  passed on to his Lord and Savior on July 5, 2018 at his home in Kalispell of pancreatic cancer.

Ron was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.  Ron was born in Midland, Michigan, Nov. 16, 1958 to Willard and Nellie Kuehne.  He was followed 2 years later by...