OBITUARIES

Apr 16, 2021

Janet May Perry Javorka, aged 87, passed away suddenly in Whitefish, Montana on April 16, 2021. Missing her greatly are her husband Edward Javorka of 66 years, son Michael (Lisa Marie), daughters Lisa and Linda (Jonathan), daughter-in-law Dot, grandchildren Scott, Kurt, Kristen, Kerri, McKenzie, Davis and Henry, and honorary granddaughter Isabelle, as well as 6 great-grandchildren. Jan is now...

Apr 16, 2021

Those who knew Tyler Littlefield even just a little, lost a shining light in their lives, with deepest sorrow we announce  that Tyler Littlefield our beloved son, brother, family member, and friend passed away April 16, 2021. He was 21 years old, although he was only 21 at the time of his death, he affected many people in his...

Apr 15, 2021

On April 15, 2021, Michael Peter Franqui, of Kalispell passed away after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded by his family and his loyal dogs.

He was the owner of the Poodle Parlor for a number of years, and this was his passion. He will miss his many loyal customers as well as their...

Apr 15, 2021

William Paul Benz, age 75, passed away on April 15, 2021 due to complications of (B) Cell Lymphoma, in Kalispell, MT.

William was born on January 5, 1946 to Joseph and Elsie (Froelich) Benz, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

William was a profound, supremely caring Renaissance Man who felt every person whom he had come into contact...

Apr 14, 2021

Vincent Ray Cole age 33, passed away on April 14, 2021 in Kalispell, Montana. Vincent was born on October 31, 1987 to Jeanna Hill-Dempsey. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 10, 2021

Maurice Eugene Crawford, age 83, passed away on April 10, 2021, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Maurice was born on July 20, 1937, in Detroit, Kansas to Roy and Lolita (Berger) Crawford.

Maurice was raised and attended school in Kansas. He worked as an electronic engineer for the Department of Defense.

He is preceded in...

Apr 8, 2021

Gerald W. Sampson age 68, passed away on April 8, 2021 at his home in Kalispell, MT.

Gerald was born on September 23, 1952 to Paul & Juanita (Landon) Sampson, in Kalispell, MT. He was raised in the Flathead Valley and attended grade school in Hungry Horse and middle school in Columbia Falls, MT ,and  his high...

Apr 8, 2021

Kimberley Jean Beyer age 59, passed away on April 8, 2021 at Kalispell Regional  Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Kimberley was born on July 4, 1961 to William F. and Claire Anne (Davidson) Agnew, in Los Angels, CA. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 6, 2021

During the early morning hours of April 6, 2021, at the age of almost 93 years, Albert Joseph Burghardt, “Al,” left our presence due to both advanced age and complications brought about by Parkinson’s. Al was surrounded with loved ones beside him to begin new adventures in his eternal home. At the time of his death he was residing...

Apr 6, 2021

Robert Wilson Sparks age 68, of Kalispell passed away on April 6, 2021 at his home in Kalispell with his family by his side. Robert was born on June 28, 1952 in Butte, MT to Bob and Helen (Watson) Sparks. Services are currently pending a this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family

Apr 4, 2021

Timothy Connolly 65

Tim Connolly passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 4th with his family by his side. He was born March 29th, 1956 in Anaconda to Thomas Connolly and Jane Weidler. In his early years he was employed at CFAC before starting his career in pest elimination. Tim was a devoted father and husband. He loved to fish...

Apr 4, 2021

Robert E. Anderson died on the morning of Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at his home in Kalispell.

He was preceded in death by Shirley Anderson, his beloved wife of 73 years, who passed away on Jan. 6. He declared that the only mistake she ever made was to die before he did. Encouraged by her (and...

Apr 3, 2021

Curtis Richard Hays age 66, passed away on April 3, 2021 at his home in Bigfork, Montana. Curtis was born on February 17, 1955 to Richard and Patricia (Reed) Hays, in Miles City, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 3, 2021

Kelda Marie Hull age 42, passed away on April 3, 2021 at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, Montana. Kelda was born on October 21, 1978 to Kelly Rhys and Elizabeth Marie (McInturf) Hull, in Whitefish, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 2, 2021

Brenda Leigh Guild age 59, passed away on April 2, 2021 at her home in Bigfork, Montana. Brenda was born on July 19, 1961 to Leland Hyslop and Mary (Culbert) Fitzgerald, in Missoula, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 2, 2021

James Lewis Udick age 89, passed away on April 2, 2021 at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, Montana. James was born on June 25, 1931 to Frederick Oren and Thyra Alberta (Fenwick) Udick, in Whittier, CA. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 1, 2021

Linda Ray Benson age 76, passed away on April 1, 2021 at  her home in Somers, Montana. Linda was born on June 30, 1944 to Albert and Janet (Daniels) Ammerman, in Velmond, Iowa. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 31, 2021

Michael James Turner age 65, passed awaty on March 31, 2021 at Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork, Montana. Michael was born on November 26, 1955 to Robert Charles and Mary Lee (Sipes) Turner, in Bozeman, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 30, 2021

Stephen Wade Burroughs age 64  of Columbia Falls, passed away on March 30, 2021 at his home. Stephen was born on February 14, 1957 in Stevensville TX. . He is survived by his parents Wade and Sondra Burroughs and Loretta Carter,  sisters Teri Rosecrans and Teresa Short and brother John Gibson. Services are currently pending at this...

Mar 30, 2021

Brandie Leigh White age 43 of Columbia Falls, passed away on March 30, 2021 in Kalispell, Brandie was born on July 25, 1977. She is survived by her daughters Amanda Johnson and Autumn Van Curen parents Rodney and Brenda Norris. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.