OBITUARIES

Jan 26, 2024

Gary Texel Ward, age 80, passed away on January 26, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 25, 2024

Jason Michael Knapp, age 49, passed away on January 25, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana.

Jason is survived by his wife, Erica Knapp; son Conner Knapp; daughter Cora Knapp; and Mother Linda Knapp-Strobel. 

A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, in Kalispell, Montana, on Saturday February 3, 2024, at 3:00 PM. 

Buffalo Hill...

Jan 25, 2024

Holly Marie Wilcock Blouch (45) was born on May 21, 1978, in Pampango, Angeleau, Philippines to Ernest Brent Wilcock and Marla Maude Friske Wilcock.

Holly passed away on January 25, 2024, at her home in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana due to complications of kidney failure.

Holly was raised in California with her aunt, uncle, and cousins. She moved to the Flathead Valley in...

Jan 23, 2024

Carol S. Christensen, 82. Our wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left us January 23, 2024 for her Heavenly home. She was born in Billings, Montana on May 12, 1941, to Pearl and Frank DeVille. Carol was raised in Bearcreek, Montana. She attended primary education there, and then became a Belfry Bat in High School.

Carol loved her kids, grandkids and was...

Jan 23, 2024

 Myrna Ethel Warkins, beloved wife, mother, and artist, passed away on January 23, 2024, in Kalispell, Montana. She was a remarkable woman whose kindness and gentle nature touched the lives of all those around her. Born on April 26, 1939, in Vanguard, Saskatchewan, Canada, Myrna's journey through life was characterized by love, dedication, and a passion for the arts.

Myrna's artistic...

Jan 22, 2024

Ben Flaig Jr. passed away on January 22, 2023 at Logan Health Medical Center. No services are planned at this time.

Jan 22, 2024

Theodore “Ted” S. Kauffman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Jan. 22, 2024, at his home in Kalispell, MT, after a long, hard battle with cancer. He was 52. Ted was born in Aug. 1971, to Jim and Naomi. In 1991, he married Natalie; they had 6 children together and took 1 more in. As a devout Christian,...

Jan 19, 2024

Calvin Maurice Ray, age 79, passed away on January 19, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 19, 2024

Barbara T. Kropp, age 87, passed away on January 19, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services will be held in the spring. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 18, 2024

Cameron W. Barker, age 41, passed away on January 18, 2024, at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 18, 2024

 

Patty Sue Rieke, 79, passed away January 18, 2024, at the Buffalo Hill Retreat.

Patty Sue, or Pas as her family called her, was born in Auburn, Indiana. She grew up on the Ox Bow Ranch near Wolf Creek, Montana. Pas’s love of the water, flowers, and gardening led her to the Hawaiian island of Kauai where she owned a flower...

Jan 17, 2024

 We said goodbye to our dear mother Judith (Judy) Nelson this morning.  She was born in Libby Montana to Ada Myrtle and Elmer Clark July 2 1943. Grandma and mom moved to Warlan Montana when mom was young. She attended Warland grade school. They move back to libby in 1956. She married Henry Nelson October 1959 they had 7 kids...

Jan 16, 2024

Kathleen Maya Crow, 65, passed away at Logan Health Medical Center on January 16, 2024, with her partner and her brother at her side. For the past five years she had lived with metastatic lung cancer, an experience she documented in a series of eloquent and perceptive entries posted on Caring Bridge and Facebook. She was working on a memoir...

Jan 16, 2024

Douglas C. Smith, 85, passed away on Jan. 16, 2024, at Prestige Memory Care in Kalispell. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and mentor to many. 

He was born on Feb. 4, 1938, in Tacoma, Washington, to William A. Smith and Hope (Kohler) Smith.

He grew up in Tacoma, with his grandparents during World War II as his parents were...

Jan 14, 2024

John Vincent Legittino age 65, passed away at Sacred heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA. no local services will be held . 

Jan 14, 2024

Gerald “Jerry” Parker was born in Kalispell on Aug.1, 1930. He passed away, surrounded by family, on Jan.14, 2024. 

Jerry was a lifelong resident of the Flathead Valley and resided in Bigfork. He graduated from Echo Grade School and Bigfork High School. Jerry married the love of his life, Shirley Mellem, on July 11, 1953. They celebrated 61 years of marriage...

Jan 14, 2024

Mark Allen, PALMER, It is with deep sorrow that we announced the passing of Mark, Mark was born at Columbus Hospital in Great Falls, Montana on 12-9-58, and passed away January 14-2024 at the age of 65. Leaving to mourn family and friends. Mark was proceeded by his parents, Gordon and Doreen, PALMER,, brother, Scott Palmer, and nephew Nicholas PALMER,....

Jan 13, 2024

Jan 12, 2024

 

Greg Ellingson unexpectedly passed away on Jan.12, 2024, in his childhood home. Greg was born in Kalispell on April 6, 1951, the first son of Chet and Geri Ellingson. He grew up in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead High School, class of 1969. He attended Montana State University on a track scholarship and played basketball as well. He later transferred...

Jan 11, 2024

Jesus "Jesse" Adrian Bravo, age 60, passed away on January 11, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.