OBITUARIES

Feb 23, 2021

Steven George Mickelson age 72, passed away on February 23, 2021 at his home in Kalispell, Montana. Steven was born on June 30, 1948 to George and Phyllis (Searle) Mickelson, in Rice Lake, Wisconsin. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 22, 2021

James J. Wagner age 80, of Kalispell passed away on February 22, 2021 at his home. James was born on September 9, 1940 in Dayton, Ohio. to Clayton J. and Mary Jo (Waitzman) Wagner.  Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 21, 2021

James Houston Lenon passed away peacefully on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, after a battle with gallbladder cancer, in Kalispell, where he was born 73 years ago.

His life was full of many accomplishments and adventures. In high school he was an avid ski racer and a four-year member of the Northern Division Junior National Team...

Feb 21, 2021

Bonnie Babette Boles age 85, passed away on February, 21, 2021 at Prestige Memory Care in Kalispell, Montana. Bonnie was born on November 21, 1934 to Lester Irta and Dorothy Lucille (Adams) Stinson, in Red Lodge, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 21, 2021

It is with deep sadness, and much love in our hearts, that we announce the passing of Rita Claire Karlin, maiden name of Werner, on Feb. 21, 2021, at her home of 27 years, with her husband James Allen Karlin, by her side.

Rita was born Oct.16, 1949, in Bismarck, North Dakota, to John and Kathrine Werner....

Feb 21, 2021

Andrea Marie Clements age 67, passed away on February 21, 2021 at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, Montana. Andrea was born on November 23, 1953 to Wil;bur and Olga (Bazata) Shadler, in Chicago, IL. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 20, 2021

IT IS WITH PROFOUND SADNESS AND MUCH LOVE THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF MARGARET "PEGI" MANTEI BEAUDOIN, AGE 75,  ON FEBRUARY 20, 2021, OF ALS.

PEGI WAS BORN DECEMBER 28, 1945 TO JACOB AND AGGIE MANTEI IN THE BACK OF A DRESS SHOP IN TWISP, WA..  PEGI WAS PART OF A VERY LARGE MANTEI...

Feb 19, 2021

David Fredrick Grimm age 47, passed away on February 19, 2021 at his home in Columbia Falls. David was born on May 19, 1973 to Philip and Patricia (Klumb) Grimm, in Havre, MT. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 18, 2021

Larry Wayne Saksa age 78, passed away on February 18, 2021 from a result of a Motor Vehicle Accident in Kalispell, Montana. Larry was born on September 17, 1942 to John and Neoma Mildred (Scherlie) Saksa Jr. in Hanford, CA.

Larry accomplished much in his life. He spent several years in the United States Army Reserve and...

Feb 13, 2021

Retired Lt. Colonel of the Montana Air National Guard, Kenneth Richard Kjelstrup, son of the late Ed and Hazel Kjelstrup was born December 24, 1922 in Plentywood, Montana. His family moved to Glasgow, Montana where Kenneth graduated from Glasgow High School, then attended Montana State College in Bozeman, Montana (now MSU).

Kenny was one of...

Feb 13, 2021

Nancy Ann Waldenberg, 75, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 13, 2021.

Nancy was born in Cut Bank July 19, 1945, to Harry and Ruth Alex, and baptized in the Lutheran Church of Cut Bank. Nancy was the eighth sibling of 11 children. Nancy attended Cut Bank High School where she enjoyed cheerleading, and...

Feb 12, 2021

On Friday, February 12, 2021, Karen Corbett Spangler, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at the age of 74.

Karen was born December 2, 1946 in Girard, Ohio to Michael and Loretta Corbett.  She remained in Girard throughout her childhood, where she painted and danced through the town with her sister, Marcia Corbett, and...

Feb 11, 2021

Charles David Stambaugh age 57, passed away on February 11, 2021 as a result of a Motor Vehicle Accident in Libby, Montana. Charles  was born on May 05, 1963 to Wayne and Elizabet (Kuikahi) Stambaugh, in Honalulu, Hawaii.

Charles was raised in California, where he met the love of his life Lila Simpson. Charles and Lila were...

Feb 10, 2021

Gregory Scott Burow age 45, passed away on February 10, 2021 in Kalispell, Montana. Gregory was born on October 9, 1975 to Ronald and Helen (Koppane) Burow, in Seattle, WA. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 10, 2021

Kathy will be missed by the many people whose lives she touched. She is remembered for her kindness towards everyone. She passed away at home on Feb. 11, 2021.

Kathy was born to Lloyd and Alicia Fagerland June 11, 1947, and later her sister Karen joined the family. The family lived in Whitefish on the KM Ranch...

Feb 9, 2021

Scott Roy Storey age 59, passed away on Tuesday, February 09, 2021 in Kalispell, Montana. Scott was born on October 22, 1961 to Sheri Jackson , in San Francisco, California.

Scott had a lifelong passion for working with glass and worked as a Glazier at Big Mountain Glass.

Scott is proceeded in death by his...

Feb 9, 2021

Janet L. Belikoff age 75, passed away on February 09, 2021 at her home in Kalispell, Montana. Janet was born on March 16, 1945 in Boston, Mass. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 8, 2021

Stephen Lee Hodsdon age 65, passed away on February 8, 2021 at his home in Bigfork, Montana. Stephen was born on July 19, 1955 to Howard Edgar and Gladys Vivian (Murphy) Hodsdon, in Bangor, Maine. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 8, 2021

William Owen Triggs age 92, passed away on February 08, 2021 at Health Center North West in Kalispell, Montana. William was born on December 16, 1928 to Gordon and Ruth (Stevenson) Triggs, in Pasadina, California. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 8, 2021

Walter P. Bahr, 92 Walter Bahr died peacefully at home on Monday, February 8, 2021 surrounded by family members. His health declined in recent months due to dementia. Walt is survived by his wife of 65 years, V. Joann Bahr, siblings: Steve (June) Bahr and Roberta (Russell) Brooks, children: Dick (Deb) Bahr and Patty (Stu) Breslin, grandchildren: Bo (Amanda)...