OBITUARIES

Sep 15, 2014

Kevin Scott Johnson, 36, passed away on Monday, Sept. 15, 2014.

The laughter and sense of giving someone a bad time came to an end all too soon on Monday for the family of Kevin S. Johnson. Kevin was born Aug. 28, 1978, to Bill “Wilfred” and Marilyn Farris Johnson. His haste to come into the world had continued throughout...

Sep 14, 2014

Harold "Hal" Richard Sundvahl II, 75, passed away peacefully in his home on Sept. 14, 2014. He was a retired farmer and architect.

Hal was born Feb. 3, 1939, in Odessa, Mo., the son of Harold and RoseAnna (Powell) Sundvahl. He was a proud alumni of Oklahoma State University where he became a licensed architect.

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Sep 10, 2014

Carol Ann Styger, “Green Grandma,” 70, of Thompson Falls, passed away on Sept. 10, 2014, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center as a result of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm. She was the third of nine children born to Mary C. and Erin J. Brown on April 2, 1944, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Raised in Saint...

Sep 9, 2014

Marlys Olson, 87, passed away peaceful at Kalispell Regional Medical Center with family by her side on Sept. 9, 2014.

“She is now free from all the physical pain she has endured and is with her loving Savior and other loved ones in heaven.”

Marlys was born to Alfred and Pauline Thompson in Coteau, N.D.,...

Sep 9, 2014

Velora Ellen LaMunyon, 75, died Sept. 9, 2014, in her Montana home surrounded by her family.

Velora was born to Dillard and June LaMunyon in Woodward, Okla., and lived in many places throughout her life.

Velora attended high school in Great Falls and then graduated from the University of Montana. A lifelong learner, she later attained...

Sep 6, 2014

Mom was born in Kalispell on April 26, 1925, and passed away there on Sept. 6, 2014.

She brought with her a fun sense of humor, a natural musical talent and a kind and caring heart.

Prior to Mom’s graduation from Whitefish High School in 1943, she worked various jobs to save towards...

Sep 3, 2014

Phyllis M. Buck Ramey, 80, “went to be with her Lord and Savior” on Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, at the Kalispell Heritage Place care center, surrounded by her family and a compassionate staff. Phyllis passed away due to complications from COPD.

She was born April 18, 1934, in the family home in Creston to Phil and Wilma...

Sep 3, 2014

Former Whitefish resident Edward “Eddie” Malmin passed away at his home in Pendleton, Oregon, on Sept. 3, 2014.

He was born on Jan. 21, l943, in Fort Dodge, Iowa, to Erling and Esther Malmin.

He grew up in the Bode and Ottosen, Iowa area, and graduated from Twin Rivers High School in Bode in l961,...

Sep 1, 2014

Linda Susan Harapat, 65, passed peacefully on Sept. 1, 2014, after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's.

A small service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Bethany Lutheran Church in Bigfork.

Linda was born on Nov. 15, 1948, in Grand Rapids, Minn., to her parents, John and Leona Anick. She...

Sep 1, 2014

Robert “Jack” Stuart passed away Sept. 1, 2014, at Brendan House in Kalispell.

Jack was born in Conrad to Frank O. Stuart and Mary Presslity Stuart on Aug. 22, 1928. He attended school in Ledger and Conrad. He received his private pilot license when he was 16.

Jack enlisted in the Air Force in 1946...

Aug 20, 2014

Karl Dan Snyder passed away August 20, 2014 peacefully at his home in Kalispell.   He was born Oct. 7th 1926 in Louisville Kentucky. He was baptized and received his first holy communion into the Catholic church. At age 9 his parents divorced changing his life direction. His great aunts, the Grimm sister ’ s, then gave him love and...

Aug 16, 2014

Jennifer C. Lewis, 62, passed away peacefully at her home in Bigfork on Aug. 16, 2014, surrounded in love by her family and friends.

Jen was born May 7, 1952, in Waukegan, Illinois, and moved to West Okoboji, Iowa, shortly after with her loving parents John and Sally Cory.

While Jennifer was growing up in...

Aug 16, 2014

Lois Jane (Frankfurth) Lingle, 69, passed away Aug. 16, 2014, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Lois was born in 1945, in Dupree, South Dakota, to Albert and Mayme (Poppen) Frankfurth.

She grew up in Dupree through her high school years then moved to Rapid City, South Dakota, where she graduated from high school. She then...

Aug 14, 2014

Kimberly Anne Emerson-Santa, 53, passed away peacefully at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Aug. 14, 2014.

She was born to parents David Allen Emerson and Anne Marie Emerson in Highland Park near Detroit, Michigan.

She is survived by husband Scott James Santa; and her three children, Alicia, Anthony and Daniel.

Kim had an...

Aug 14, 2014

Mary Brekhus passed away peacefully on Aug. 14, 2014, at the Brendan House in Kalispell.

Mary was born Oct. 17, 1956, in Kalispell to Howard and Fern (Miller) Brekhus. Mary graduated Bigfork High School in 1974 where she excelled in basketball and track and field. She was later inducted into the Girls' Basketball Hall of Fame. Mary...

Aug 10, 2014

Roy S. Dimond, age 89, passed away on August 10, 2014.  Roy was loved by many who shared his passion for life, the outdoors, hiking, fishing, and hunting.  He was an Eagle Scout and a Sea Scout.  Roy was a longtime member of the Audobon Society and local hiking clubs.  Roy proudly served the U.S.A.  in the U.S. Navy during...

Aug 8, 2014

Ernest Vernon Drake, 87, passed away on August 8, 2014.

Ernest was born July 3, 1927, in Somers to Vernon and Anna Keller Drake. He was the fourth of nine children. At the age of 6, the family moved to what was to become the family farm on Whitefish River.

Ernest married Wonita Drake in 1950, and...