OBITUARIES

May 2, 2018

Joyce Ellen Hollopeter, age 78 of Kalispell peacefully passed away on May 2, 2018 surrounded by her family. Joyce was born in Kalispell on November 9, 1939 to Martin and Francis (Collins) Nichols. She graduated from Bigfork High School in 1957 and married Jim Hollopeter on September 12, 1959. Joyce and her sister Elaine were born on...

Apr 30, 2018

Jane Knickerbocker, 94, died of natural causes April 30, 2018, at the Northwest Health Center in Kalispell, after a few days’ hospitalization.  In lieu of tearful farewells, two days earlier she beat both her daughters in a last game of North Dakota rummy.

Jane was born to Selma and Otto Wollerman at LaMoure, ND, March...

Apr 30, 2018

Bernice R. Holland age 102, passed away on April 30, 2018 at Heritage Place in Kalispell, Bernice was born on June 28, 1915 in Kalispell, Mt to Charles and Edith Collier. No services are planned at this time

Apr 30, 2018

Bradley Scott Kruckenberg, age 65 of Kalispell, passed away April 30, 2018, surrounded by family.

He was born to Rubert and Lila Kruckenberg on March 27, in Great Falls. His father was serving in the Army in Korea and he met his son who was 5 months old when he came home. Brad grew up...

Apr 28, 2018

John Thomas Barry, age 75, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2018 at his home in Bigfork, Montana. John was born on March 24, 1943 in Frostburg, Maryland. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for his family.

Apr 28, 2018

Eva Eleanor (Voetberg) Reeck age 95, passed away on Saturday April 28, 2018 at her home supported by her four daughters and Frontier Hospice. She was born June 22, 1922 and this was forever “Twody Two”. Her father, Dick Voetberg immigrated to Conrad, MT from the Netherlands in 1911. He married Verna Doolittle of Shelby, MT .

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Apr 25, 2018

Elaine Mae Hopkins (nee Nichols) died peacefully in her sleep on April 25, 2018, surrounded by family.

“While we know she is now with our Savior Jesus and we will meet again,” our hearts will continue to mourn for her endearing presence. Elaine was born in Kalispell on Nov. 9, 1941, to Francis Kenyon and Martin Nichols,...

Apr 23, 2018

LeRoy J. Bolin, age 79 of Columbia Falls passed away April 23, 2018 at the Montana Veterans Home. He was born in Harlowton, Mt May 17, 1938 to Willis and Jane Bolin.  LeRoy was joined by a little sister, Twila, two years later, who happens to have the same birthday as LeRoy. After a few short years...

Apr 22, 2018

Thomas Hartry, age 48, passed away peacefully at his home in Kalispell, MT on April 22, 2018. Thomas was born on June 26, 1969 in Glasgow, MT. There are no services planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 19, 2018

Terry Wendell Daugherty, 76, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2018, in Bigfork, MT.

He was born February 7, 1942, in Alexander City, AL.  After high school Terry joined the Army. During the course of his military career he was stationed in Germany, Hawaii, Korea, and he also served in the 25th Infantry Division...

Apr 18, 2018

James Bennett Thompson passed away April 18 at home in Bigfork with family by his side.

Jim was born June 26, 1939 in Big Sandy MT to Hallin E. Thompson and Emma Wavrick Thompson.

After the death of his father Jim and Emma moved to the Swan River area where Jim spent the first three...

Apr 17, 2018

Betty, a truly beloved wife to the late Jack Greaves, and mother to Susan (Robert Hubele), John and the late Cindy, and adored grandmother of Elisabeth (Martin Sessi), Camille (Cory Anderson), Charis (Scott Birchall) and Dave, and great-grandmother to Casey, Natalie and James Anderson and Jacob and Audrey Birchall, died peacefully on April 17, 2018, just shy...

Apr 17, 2018

James Herbert Rehbein passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife of 70 years by his side on Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Jim was born Herbert James Rehbein on July 23, 1925 in Lane, MT.  Jim and Herman (Bud) were the 9th and 10th children of 15 and the second set of twins born...

Apr 16, 2018

Deborah Jean Summers age 50 passed away  at her home in Marion, Montana on April 16, 2018 Deborah was born on September 26,1967 in Xenia, Ohio to Charles Douglas Summers and Wilma Fae Todd. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 15, 2018

Mabel Yaw age 98 passed away in Columbia Falls, Montana on April 15, 2018 At Beehive Assisted Living. Mabel was born on December 29, 1919 in Seattle, Washington to August Bruce and Margaret Johnson. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 14, 2018

Leoma J.Strickrodt age 79 passed awayin Kalispell, Montana on April, 14, 2018. Leoma was born on August 31, 1938. Services are pending at this time Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 13, 2018

Donna Mae (Leland) Crotty age 89 passed away on April 13, 2018 in Kalispell, Montana. Donna was born on December 14, 1928 in Alden, Minnesota to Leon and Alice (Mortvedt) Leland.

Donna was raised in Bricelyn, Minnesota where she attended Bricelyn High school. After graduation she studied at St. Olaf University and then the University...

Apr 13, 2018

Gabrielle Marie Horvath age 28, passed away in Whitefish, Montana on April 13, 2018. Gabrielle was born on June 6, 1990 in Morristown, New Jersey to Steven Horvath and Ardith Dzikowicz. Services are pending at this time . Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 13, 2018

Linda L. Nelson age 70 passed away in Kalispell, Montana on April 13, 2018. Linda was born on September 2, 1947. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 10, 2018

Markus “Mark” Dale Smith, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.

Mark was born April 13, 1954 in Kalispell to Marion “Buzzy” and Vivian “Patty” Smith. Mark graduated from Bigfork High School in 1973, where he played basketball and football....