OBITUARIES

Nov 12, 2020

Joseph Allen McDonald, 60, passed away peacefully at KRMC, from pneumonia and other complications.  Born 7/19/1960, he spent 6 years on the family farm and after high school, moved to a group home with those who became his friends.

He participated in Special Olympics and was active in skiing, baseball, basketball, Power lifting, swimming, bowling, and camping. ...

Nov 11, 2020

Larry Gene Phillippe, 84, passed away on Nov. 11, 2020, at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork.

Larry was born in 1936 to Lawrence and Beth Phillippe, in Lawrenceville, Illinois. In 1957 he married his wife, Jill. They had five children and seven grandchildren. In 1993, Jill passed away. In 1994 Larry met Hermelinda and they were...

Nov 10, 2020

Dolly has peacefully transitioned into heaven. Dolly was born April 29, 1948, and passed Nov. 10, 2020. Dolly's parents were Albert and B. Jean Irvine of Santa Barbara, California, where she was born and raised. Dolly graduated from San Marcos High School in 1968. After high school, Dolly married Dennis Doherty with whom she had three children. In 1982,...

Nov 9, 2020

Randell “Randy” Joseph Vogel was born on Feb. 4, 1936, in Plentywood, Montana, to Joe and Alice Vogel.

He died Nov. 9, 2020, in Kalispell at 84 years of age after many years of courageously dealing with cancer.

Randy went to school in Plentywood until graduation in 1955. He then attended Eastern Montana...

Nov 7, 2020

Lloyd Lester Allen age 90, passed away on November 07, 2020 at his home in Dayton, Montana. Lloyd was born on October 11,1930 to Howard Calvin and Myrtle (Edmondson) Allen, in Fort Benton, Montana. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 6, 2020

Melvin F. Powell age 80 went home to be with his Lord and Savior November 6. 2020, passing  away at home from natural causes.

Melvin was born to Merle and Bertha (Eller) Powell, November 30, 1939 in Great Falls, Montana. He moved with his parents and older sisters Helen and Gail to Bigfork, where he...

Nov 6, 2020

Pauline Loiseau Jepsen passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her children, on Nov. 6, 2020, in Kalispell.

Pauline was born to Albert and Alberta Loiseau on Nov. 15, 1935, in Hartford, Connecticut; she was the youngest of two children. Pauline graduated from Mt. St. Joseph’s Academy and also graduated from St. Francis School of...

Nov 5, 2020

William C. “Bill” Affonso, 84, passed away on Nov. 5, 2020 at Brendan House.

Bill as he was known, was born on December 27, 1935 in Los Banos, Calif., to William Affonso, and Carmen Aso where he grew up on a beef and dairy farm, graduating from Los Banos High School in 1953. Bill served honorably in...

Nov 4, 2020

Earsel W. Forwoodson age 94, passed away of natural causes on November 4, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center . Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 3, 2020

John Charles Konzen age 77, passed away on November 03, 2020 at Health Center North West in Kalispell, Montana. John was born on July 26, 1943 to Kermit and Yvonne Marcelle (Sumner) Konzen, in Bozeman, Montana. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 3, 2020

William Timothy “Tim” Ryan, 83, of Kalispell, passed away, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, at his home.

A celebration of his life will be held this summer due to COVID restrictions.

Tim was born on Nov. 29, 1937, in Minnesota to Donald and Katherine Ryan.

He achieved so many things throughout his blessed life....

Nov 1, 2020

Doris M. Job age 93, passed away on November 01, 2020 at Wel-Life in Kalispell, Montana. Doris was born on May 01, 1927 to Alexander Thomas and Birdie Belle (Brindos) Frick, in Minneapolis, MN. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 1, 2020

Raymond Gene Burton age 76, passed away on November 01, 2020 at his home in Bigfork, Montana. Raymond was born on December 05, 1943 to Glen and Claudia Burton. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 1, 2020

Lena Mae Gilman age 70, passed away on November 01, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Lena was born on September 17, 1950 to Fredrick and Sonja (Kozrov) Marshall, in Wrangell, Alaska. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 1, 2020

Alma Leona Foot, 99, died November 1, 2020 at the Immanuel Lutheran Home in Kalispell, Montana.

Alma was born in Coleman, Alberta, on August 27, 1921 to Hilaire Albert and Laura Sindon Albert. She was the youngest of four children, joining sisters Yvonne, Eva and Irene.

Alma attended St. Matthew's grade school and high school,...

Oct 30, 2020

Michael Roy McLean age 76, passed away on October 30, 2020 at The Retreat in Kalispell, Montana. Michael was born on February 05, 1944 to Donald and Dorothy McLean in Butte, Montana. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 29, 2020

Charles Sager passed away Thursday October 29, 2020 at North Valley Hospital, after being diagnosed with cancer the day before.  He was 68 years old.

Charlie was born December 30th, 1951 to Dorothy and Chuck Jones.  He spent much of his childhood growing up in and around Washington, California and Oregon and eventually settled into...

Oct 27, 2020

Douglas P. Brewer age 52, passed away on October 27, 2020, at his home in Kalispell, with his family by his side. Douglas was born on March 23, 1968 in Great Falls, MT  to Steve and Barbara (Kramer) Brewer.Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 25, 2020

Arlene Field, 87, passed away Oct. 25, 2020, with her family by her side, in Kalispell.

She was born Sept. 1, 1933, to Arne and Berthina Marie Dalen in Whitefish. Arlene graduated from Whitefish High School in 1951 and married Kenneth Field in 1952. She lived her entire life in the Flathead Valley, enjoying time spent with...

Oct 25, 2020

Constance "Connie" R. Girardot age 82, passed away on October 25, 2020 at her home in Kalispell, Montana. Connie was born on March 12, 1938 to Willard and Helen Lee (Schwenter) Jones in Lincoln, Nebraska. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.