OBITUARIES

Sep 3, 2020

Noel Shubert Weaver passed away peacefully on September 3, 2020.  Noel was born on December 31, 1957 in Oberlin, OH.   After graduating from Oberlin High School, she obtained a degree in Forestry from Rutgers University.    Working for the Forest Service, Noel completed assignments in New Jersey, northern California and Montana.   In Montana, Noel earned a master’s degree...

Sep 3, 2020

Lynda J. Russell age 62, passed away on September 3, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Services are pending at this time.

Sep 2, 2020

Lawrence D. (Larry) Ward passed away September 2, 2020 in Kalispell after a recent brief illness.

There will be visitation and rosary Tuesday, Sept. 8th at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home 7:00 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be held Sept. 9th, 10:30 a.m. at St. Matthew’s School Gym, please use the main street entrance.

Larry...

Sep 1, 2020

Sandra G. McGavock age 77, passed away on September 01, 2020 at Brendan House in Kalispell, Montana. Sandra was born on February 24, 1943 to James and Betty (Causby) Mecredy, in Indianapolis, Indiana. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Aug 31, 2020

Brian Allen Larson age 51, passed away on August 31, 2020 at his home in Lakeside, Montana. Brian was born on January 01, 1969 to Larry and Terry (Zander) Larson, in Portland, OR. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Aug 30, 2020

James R. Sommers age 66, passed away on August 30, 2020 at his home in Kalispell, Montana. James was born on September 21, 1953 to Dennis and Verdell (Benshoof) Sommers, in Wichita, KS. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Aug 29, 2020

Chong C. Orndorff age 77, passed away on August 29, 2020 at her home in Columbia Falls, Montana. Chong was born on January 16, 1943 in Puson, South Korea. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Aug 28, 2020

Verda Johnson age 90, passed away on August 28, 2020 at Whitefish Care and Rehab in Whitefish, Montana. Verda was born on February 24, 1930 to Charles and Mary Ellen (Hamilton) Liming, in Rugby, N.D. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Aug 28, 2020

Terry A. Rich age 78, passed away on August 28, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Terry was born on June 26, 1942 in Norris Town, PA. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Aug 23, 2020

Our beloved Carol Jean Aho Codrey was called to heaven on Sunday, August 23, 2020 after a sudden illness.  Born October 2, 1956 to Ernest and Evelyn Aho in Bigfork, Minnesota.  Living for a short time in Minnesota, Wyoming, and California the family settled in Evergreen, Montana.

Graduating from Flathead High School in...

Aug 22, 2020

Pamela James Longtin passed away Aug. 22, 2020, due to kidney problems.

She was born Sept. 19, 1953, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

She is survived by her husband, Keith Longtin; daughter, Tania, and husband Jamie Cordel, three grandsons, Bailey, Dillon and Oliver; mother and father, Lemoyne “Bud” and Eunice James; mother-in-law, Carol Longtin; and sisters,...

Aug 22, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of Ted William Rieke, 77, announces his passing on Aug. 22, 2020. Ted passed away at home surrounded by his family.

Ted was born in Auburn, Indiana, on Jan. 18, 1943, to Irvin H. Rieke and Hilda M. Rieke. Most of his childhood was spent on the Ox Bow Ranch...

Aug 22, 2020

Karen Weyer Maiden age 55, of Kalispell, MT went home to the Lord on August 22, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Karen was born in St. Cloud, MN in 1965 to Raymond  and Jean Weyer. She was the 4th child in the family, and graduated 4th in her class from Cathedral High School, and then...

Aug 19, 2020

Julie Marie Church Murray age 41, lost her courageous battle with cancer on August 19, 2020. She fought long and hard with whatever was thrown at her, giving 100% to remain with her family; staying with us long enough to watch her oldest son get married just 2 days before her passing.

Julies journey began on December...

Aug 18, 2020

Bruce Winton Rorvig passed away on Aug. 18, 2020, of natural causes at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Bruce was born in McVille, North Dakota, on Sept. 26, 1934, to Anton and Thea (Quanbeck) Rorvig. He was raised on the family farm outside of McVille with his older brother Dennis and attended school there, graduating in 1952. After...

Aug 15, 2020

Ernest Marion Robinett Jr. age 57, passed away on August 15, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Ernest was born December 20, 1962 to Ernest and Wanda Robinett, in Corning, CA. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Aug 15, 2020

William Roland Simonsen, 71, died Aug. 15, 2020, in Kalispell.

He was internationally known and respected as a journalist, photographer and broadcaster. His work appeared in magazines, newspapers, wire services, and on radio and television networks. His stories are translated into eight languages and circulated worldwide. He served as a trustee and later as chairman of the...

Aug 14, 2020

Virginia "Ginnie" J. Bergeson age 89, passed away on August 14, 2020 at Heritage Place in Kalispell, Montana. Ginnie was born on March 29, 1931 to David and Marie (Fix) Dufloth, in Alfred, ND. Private family services are being held. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Aug 12, 2020

Carlos William Seeley age 60, passed away on August 12, 2020 at his home in Kalispell, Montana. Carlos was born on November 08, 1959 to Gail Francis and Janet Marion (George) Seeley, in California. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Aug 10, 2020

Helen Marie Bell-White age 62, passed away on August 10, 2020 in Kalispell, Montana. Helen was born on March 14, 1958 to James and Kathie (Carter) Bell, in Whitefish, Montana. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.