OBITUARIES

Dec 23, 2021

Ernest Richard Barnes Jr. age 88,  of Whitefish, passed away on December 23, 2021 at Hidden Meadows in Columbia Falls,Ernest was born on June 12, 1933 in Syracuse, New York to Ernest and Marvel (Fern) Barnes Sr. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is Caring for the family.

Dec 19, 2021

Fay Lee Pemble was born June 6, 1927 in Kalispell, the 3rd of 4 children to Charles T. and Verna L. (Johnston) Pemble.  He passed early Sunday, December 19, 2021.

He started school in September, 1933 at Deer Park, accompanied by Spot, the black and white dog that followed the kids to school and waited in the...

Dec 19, 2021

Ninety years ago John T. Bowdish was born during the peak of America’s deepest depression; the baby brother of a future adventurer, a future professor, and a future teacher. A surprise child, his parents Harry and Ellen welcomed him into a home without electricity and running water.

The boy grew into a handsome red headed...

Dec 19, 2021

Betty Nix, age 95, of Kalispell, passed away on December 19, 2021 at Prestige Assisted Living. Betty was born June 3, 1926. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 18, 2021

Ethan Jess Fix was born on the 22nd of July 2008 to Brad and Christy Fix and joined older brother Dylan.

Ethan passed away at the early age of 13 on the 18th of December 2021

He spent his early years following his big brother around the house and was always getting blamed for the...

Dec 16, 2021

Kenneth “Wheeler” Littledog  Sr. age 77 of Kalispell, passed away on December 16, 2021, at Logan Health Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 1 P.M. on Wednesday December 22, 2021 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home with a reception to follow. A 2nd funeral service (weather permitting) will be held at 1P.M.  on Thursday December 23, 2021...

Dec 14, 2021

Barry Smith, age 48, of Whitefish, passed away on December 14, 2021 at his residence. Barry was born August 2, 1973. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 14, 2021

Mercedes Kalista, age 76, of Kalispell, passed away on December 14, 2021 at her residence. Mercedes was born September 15, 1945 in Shelby, Montana to Mac and Alice (Biglodgepole) Montoya. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 12, 2021

PATRICIA L. (FARRIS) BJORNSTAD, 84

Patricia (Pat) Bjornstad was born March 6, 1937, to Forest and Margaret Farris in Kalispell, Montana.  Pat passed away unexpectedly December 12, 2021, from complications from surgery.  Pat grew up in Kalispell and attended elementary school at Russell school.  She graduated from Flathead in 1955.  She attended Montana...

Dec 11, 2021

Donna Sterner, age 79, of Kalispell, passed away on December 11, 2021 at her residence. Donna was born January 28, 1942 in Tulare, California to Fred and Opal (Watts) O'Neil. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 8, 2021

Shirley France, age 83, of Kalispell, passed away on December 8, 2021 at Logan Health Medical Center. Shirley was born September 8, 1938 in Kessel, West Virginia to Nelson and Olive (Sherman) Bobo. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 7, 2021

Beatrice Jensen, age 92 of Washougal, Washington, passed away on December 7, 2021 at her residence. Beatrice was born July 19, 1929 in Fargo, North Dakota to Leon and Anita (Sauvageau) Duval. Services are set for 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and will conclude at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family....

Dec 6, 2021

Darren Dean Yarde, of Kalispell, Montana, passed away December 6, 2021, peacefully after a long battle. Darren was born December 26,1964 to Richard R. and Gail Yarde. Darren spent most of his life in Montana where he loved fishing, playing guitars, singing, and working on cars. Today we choose to remember the Darren that loved and laughed with all...

Dec 5, 2021

Rebecca Bond, age 67 of Kalispell, passed away on December 5, 2021 at Logan Health Medical Center. Rebecca  was born October 31, 1954 in Kansas City, Missouri to Van and Alice Bond. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 5, 2021

Thomas Holling, age 65 of Kalispell, passed away on December 5, 2021 at Logan Health Medical Center. Thomas  was born September 2, 1956 in Townsend, Montana to Thomas and Bonnie (Haas) Holling.  Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 4, 2021

Bruno Benedetti age 72 of Kila, passed away on December4, 2021 at Logan Health Medical Center. Bruno was born April 21, 1949 in Paris, France. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 3, 2021

Patsy Kasberg, age 89 of Kalispell, passed away on December 3, 2021 at Logan Health Medical Center. Patsy was born October 8, 1932 in Zortman, Montana to Carl and Katherine (Sharette) Volkenand. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 2, 2021

Kimm Joy, age 70 of Kalispell, passed away on December 2, 2021 at Logan Health Medical Center in Whitefish. Kimm was born September 6, 1951. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 2, 2021

David Barlow, age 63 of Kalispell, passed away on December 2, 2021. David was born November 14, 1958 in Mt. Shasta, California to Wallace and Sally (Snavely) Barlow. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Dec 2, 2021

Gwendolyn Iowla (Meader - Evans )  Biggar age  97,  of Eureka, passed away on December 2. 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Gwendolyn was born 22 April 1924, Kelso, WA. To Arthur and Minnie (Drew) Meader.

Gwendolyn was raised in Washington, Oregon, Montana. Attending school  at Whitefish High school  in Whitefish Montana graduating...