OBITUARIES

Oct 10, 2020

We share the sad news that our father, Juan Fernando Polledo, 90, passed away on Oct.12, 2020, at his home in Kalispell.

Juan was born and raised on the Caribbean island of Cuba. He held many lasting memories of his life in Cuba and his travels throughout the Caribbean. But his greatest adventure...

Oct 10, 2020

Kenneth “Kenny” Clyde Luntsford, 82, passed away in his home from heart failure on Oct. 10, 2020.

He was born on Oct. 17, 1938, in Spokane to Charles and Lois Luntsford.

He began his passion for law enforcement the age of 17 while serving his country in the U.S. Army. He continued to expand on...

Oct 10, 2020

Norton "Tom" Thomas Clearwater age 70, passed away on October 10, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Tom was born on December 14, 1949 in St. Petersburg, FL. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 9, 2020

Randy Dean Tolar, 64, passed away Oct. 9, 2020, at his home in Columbia Falls after a four-month battle with cancer.

Randy was born March 24, 1956, in Spokane, the second son of Ethel and Frank Tolar. The family moved to Pasco, Washington, where Randy graduated from Pasco High School. Summers were spent with family in Kimberley,...

Oct 9, 2020

Richard F. Williams Jr. age 82, passed away on October 09, 2020 at Brendan House in Kalispell, Montana. Richard was born on April 16, 1938 to Richard F. and Winifred (Decker) Williams, in New York, NY. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 8, 2020

Rodney Lyle Emmert age 63, passed away on October 08, 2020 at his home in Columbia Falls surrounded by his loving family. Rodney was born on April 06, 1957 to Donald and Joyce (Hedman) Emmert, in Whitefish, Montana. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 8, 2020

Kefra B. Taylor, 42, of Whitefish, went out on his own terms in a blaze of glory riding the Harley he loved on Oct. 8, 2020. He lived to ride, and now he's doing wheelies with Jesus.

Hell on wheels and full throttle, he rode everything hard with a crazy smile, whether it was cars, motorcycles, skateboards,...

Oct 8, 2020

Raymond L. Strash left us to be with his wife Loretta on Oct. 8, 2020. For just over a year, he was residing at the Beehive Assisted Living Home in Columbia Falls where they took exceptional care of him.

He was born June 2, 1933, to Lewis and Margaret (Layton) Strash in Mays Landing, New Jersey. He...

Oct 7, 2020

Nicolai Siemenn age 94, passed away on October 7, 2020 at his home in Kila, Montana. Nicolai was born on June 5, 1926 to Nicolai and Elene Siemenn, in Russia. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 3, 2020

Marvin Dwain Stidmon age 78, passed away on October 3, 2020,  at his home in Kalispell, Montana. Marvin was born on September 11, 1942 to Claude Alto and Hilda Faye (Snyder) Stidmon, in Kirksville, MO.

Marvin is preceded in death by his Mother; Hilda, his Father; Claude and his Brother; Larry Stidmon.

Marvin...

Oct 3, 2020

William Bud Skinner age 85, passed away on October 03, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. William was born on December 13, 1934 to John and Nora (Taylor) Skinner, in Berwyn, Nebraska. No  services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 3, 2020

Margaret Oswood age 66, of Stockton, CA. Passed away on October 3, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. No services will be held. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 2, 2020

Carolyn Luster age 82, passed away  on October 2, 2020, at her home in Kalispell with her family by her side. Services are currently pending  at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 2, 2020

Charles A. Powers age 65, passed away on October 2, 2020 at his home in Kalispell. Services are currently pending  at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 2, 2020

Arthur J. Hoiland (Duke), age 87, longtime resident of the North Fork passed away peacefully on Friday October 2, 2020.

Born in the 4th of July canyon in northern Idaho on August 13, 1933.  Fourth son of nine children born to Thomas & Ethel Hoiland of Cataldo, Idaho. As a young man, he...

Oct 1, 2020

Delbert Ivey, of Bigfork, passed away Oct. 1, 2020, at the age of 84 due to complications of Crohn's disease.

The son of his beloved parents Charles and Cornelia, Ivey was born on Sept. 8, 1936, in Havre and was raised in Chinook.

He is survived by his brother Dave Ivey and his wife Betty...

Oct 1, 2020

Lana French age 85, passed away on October 1, 2020 at Health Center Northwest . Lana was born on July 8, 1935 to Rognald J. and Anna M. (Storheim) Ronseth in Columbia Falls, MT. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 1, 2020

Dillon James Moore age 25, passed away on October 1, 2020 of a Pulmonary Embolism at his home in Kalispell,  Dillon was born on September 23, 1995 in Kalispell to James Moore and Brandi Hall.

Dillon attended grade School at Trinity Lutheran School , and then went on to Graduate from Flathead High School.  Dillon work at...

Sep 28, 2020

Jason W. Howard age 50, of Lakeside. passed away on September 28, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Jason was born October 2, 1969 in Coon Rapids, MN to Gaius Erlandson and Ruth Helseth. he is survived by his wife Rebecca (Bonney) Howard.  Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family

Sep 26, 2020

Betty Ann Bopp age 90, passed away on September 26, 2020 at her home in Kalispell with her family by her side. Betty was born on July 25, 1930 in Newton Falls, Ohio to George and Elizabeth (Bocan) Bartek. private burial will take place at a later date in Youngstown, Ohio.