OBITUARIES

Mar 10, 2021

James "Jim" R. Hoyt age 64, passed away on March 10, 2021 at his home in Coram, Montana. Jim was born on February 12, 1957 to Robert and Hermina (Mayer) Hoyt, in Covina, CA. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 9, 2021

Howard H. Jacobson age 95, passed away on March 9, 2021 in Kalispell, Montana. Howard is survived by his daughter; Jessica. At his request there will be no services. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 9, 2021

Janet Lorraine Truchot age 79, passed away on March 9, 2021 at her home in Kalispell, Montana. Janet was born on June 25, 1941 to Thomas G. and Thelma I. (Field) Harper, in Broadus, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 8, 2021

LaVonne(Vonnie) Donahue of Eureka, born in Deadwood, SD on Nov 29, 1951 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Mar 8, 2021.

Vonnie was proceeded in death by her parents Carl and Rose Goble and brother Curt.  She is survived by her son Josh Shafer, friend and companion of 32 years Warren Donahue, and siblings Craig, Jim,...

Mar 6, 2021

Robert Francis Gembolis

September 11, 1943 — March 6, 2021

Bob passed peacefully away in his sleep after a long illness. He leaves behind his wife, Dixie, son, Mike (Megan), daughter Angela (Tim Price) and granddaughters Cheri and Alexis.

Born in Toledo, Ohio, he was the eldest son of seven children....

Mar 5, 2021

Abby Laine Morrow age 38,  of Kalispell, passed away on March 5, 2021 at Health Center Northwest. Abby was born in New Castle, IN to James and Geneva (Kennedy) Morrow. Abby attended and graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 2000.

Abby worked for various jobs throughout her life, Family Video, Perfect Circle Credit...

Mar 5, 2021

Glenda Marie Herrera age 59, passed away on March 5, 2021 at her home in Kalispell, Montana. Glenda was born on August 20, 1961 in Redmond, Oregon. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 4, 2021

Diana Wolfe, 71

Hi friends, I wanted to let you know that my work here on earth is complete.  March 4th, 2021 in Kalispell, Montana I received an invite, a sort of offer you can’t refuse, from an appointment from which I won’t be returning.  This opportunity comes with unbelievable perks such as a chance to be...

Mar 4, 2021

Robert H. Empie age 68, passed away on March 04, 2021 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Robert was born on May 22, 1952 to Robert F. and Carol J. (Clover) Empie, in Boise, Idaho. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 2, 2021

Lisa Marie Jensen age 59, passed away on March 02, 2021 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Lisa was born on November 09, 1961 in New Jersey. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 1, 2021

Craig Jerome Lindh age 81, passed away on March 01, 2021 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Craig was born on August 24, 1939 to Axel Goddard and Jeanne (Morris) Lindh, in Missoula, Montana. Services are pending at this this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 27, 2021

Richard Eugene Herbold passed away on February 27, 2021 in Kalispell. He was born in Lewistown, MT on September 1, 1944, the 10th of 12 children born to William Herbold and Mary Langevin Herbold.

At an early age, his family moved to Kalispell where he attended grades 1-8 at St. Matthew’s School and graduated from Flathead High School...

Feb 26, 2021

Matthew (Matt) Ryan Gilman, 46, passed away on February 26, 2021 in Whitefish.  He was born at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish on May 3, 1974 to Martin and Laurie Gilman.  He was the youngest of three children.

Matt grew up in Whitefish and lived his life in the outdoors especially on Big Mountain.  He...

Feb 26, 2021

Mary Katheryn Valentine age 42 of Columbia Falls, passed away on February 26, 2021 at her home. With her family by her side. Mary was born on December 7, 1978 in Santa Barbara, CA . to James and Elinore (Goodrich) Hawkins. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 26, 2021

JOHN (ROCKY) R BENNETT

Rocky was born April 14, 1953 in Peoria, IL, and passed away on February 26,

2021, in Kalispell, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis and

Katherine Bennett, and his sister, Karen Woodcock. He worked with Flathead Lake Lodge for 35 years, using all...

Feb 25, 2021

Lynda J. Huffman age 73, passed away on February 25, 2021 at her home in Kalispell, Montana. Lynda was born on November 30, 1947 to Robert W. and Delsi D. (Funk) Brooks, in Kalispell, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 25, 2021

Margaret Kucharski age 82, of Columbia Falls, passed away on February 25, 2021 at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish.  Margaret was born on April 22, 1938 in Fruitvale, CA to Thomas and Lula (Wright) Flanagan. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 24, 2021

Eugene Joseph Van Den Heuvel age 90, passed away on February 24, 2021 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Eugene was born on January 30, 1930 to Frank J. and Martha Harriett (Dewildt) Van Den Heuvel, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Feb 23, 2021

Donna Jean (Grainger) Wendt passed away Feb. 23, 2021, with her sons at her side.

She was born to Lawrence and Elizabeth Grainger Dec. 17, 1932, in Glasgow, Montana. Donna moved to Kalispell with her family in 1949 and graduated from Flathead County High School in 1950. She married Roger Wendt Oct. 8, 1950, in...

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.