OBITUARIES

Nov 29, 2019

Jim W. Crow, 95, passed away Nov. 29, 2019, at the Veterans Home in Columbia Falls.

He was born April 24, 1924, in Holdenville, Oklahoma, to Buford and Willa Jewel Crow. He was the second oldest of eight kids; four boys and four girls. After finishing the seventh grade, he quit school to work on...

Nov 29, 2019

Faye J. Oberlitner, age  81, passed away on November 29, 2019 at Hidden Meadows in Columbia Falls, MT.  No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 27, 2019

James Garvey age 80, passed away on November 27, 2019 at his home in Kalispell, with his family by his side.  Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 25, 2019

As Joyce passed from her earthly world on Nov. 25, 2019, her children were present holding her hands and reading the 23rd Psalm.

Joyce was born in Great Falls on Sept. 23, 1937, to Irma and Walter Keierleber. She spent her early years on a wheat farm in Ledger, Montana. The farm had few modern conveniences and...

Nov 24, 2019

Carol Falk Went Home to Eternity in Heaven 11/24/2019 (age 64)

Carol always had a smile for everyone especially if they had a smile for her. Family was always expected to give and receive hugs. Carol had a lot of adopted family in her life. People that smiled with her were family. Carol had to be talked...

Nov 21, 2019

Kathy Lynn Bennett age 63, passed away on November 21, 2019 at her home in Kalispell, Montana with her family at her side. Kathy was born on June 29, 1956 to Wayne and Roberta (Moon) Powell, in Marysville, California. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 21, 2019

Dave Hofstad, “A Child of the King,” passed into heaven on Nov. 21, 2019, at the age of 66. God called him home after bravely coping with pancreatic cancer.

Dave was born in Seattle on Nov. 24, 1952. He graduated from Woodway High School in 1972, attended Everett Community College and Washington State University before taking on...

Nov 21, 2019

Mary Margaret Hilley-Lyle age 70, passed away on November 21, 2019 at her home in Kalispell, Montana. Mary was born on November 27, 1948  to John Paul and Helen Joyce (Batchlor) Loveall, in Kanas City, MI..  Mary was raised in Southern California, attending High School in Los Altos, CA. Mary work in the Medical Field as a Lab Technician. In...

Nov 21, 2019

Janet Rae (Barnard) Lasater, 75, of Kalispell passed away peacefully Thursday, Nov.21 with her family by her side after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Janet’s strength and determination were an inspiration to all and she will be deeply missed.

Janet was born March 22, 1944 in Kalispell, MT and was a lifelong resident. She...

Nov 20, 2019

Timothy George Veigel age 58, passed away on November 20, 2019 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Timothy was born on August 14, 1961 to Arthur and Dorothy (Seligman) Veigel, in Lincoln, Nebraska. no services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 19, 2019

Shannon Elizabeth Cushing, age 25, passed away on Tuesday November 19, 2019 at her home in Kalispell. Shannon was born on June 30, 1994 to Benton Cushing and Annette Martin in Yakima, WA. Shannon was raised in Lakeside, MT on the lake.

Shannon received her Associates Degree in Medical Coding and Business Administration from FVCC....

Nov 19, 2019

Cynthia C. Pickett age 71, passed away on November 19, 2019 at Whitefish Care and Rehab in Whitefish, Montana. Cynthia was born on September 29, 1948 to Farrel G. and Mary A. (Berlinsky) Olson, in Great Falls, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 18, 2019

Shirley Sweeney age 80, passed away on November 18, 2019 at the Health Center North West in Kalispell, Montana. Shirley was born on February 13, 1939 in the state of Minnesota. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 17, 2019

Carol Jean Overlie age 76, passed away on November 17, 2019 at Health Center North West in Kalispell, Montana. Carol was born on June 10, 1943 to Judd and Lillian (Raisl) Walker, in Glendive, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 16, 2019

Margaret L. Harris age 100, passed away on November 16, 2019 at Heritage Place in Kalispell, Montana. Margaret was born on August 29, 1919 to Glen T. and Lucille (Marshall) Craven in Elk River, Idaho. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 13, 2019

Brenton Michael Mays age 22, passed away on November 13, 2019 at Health Center North West in Kalispell, Montana. Brenton Was born on February 17, 1997 to Gordon and Shawn (Roseberry) Mays, in Clackamas, Oregon. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Nov 12, 2019

Raymond Earl Sherlock, 92, passed away at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls on Nov. 12, 2019.

Raymond was born on Jan, 1, 1927, in Wood, South Dakota, to Clifford Sherlock and Betsy Galentine. He was raised in Wood, where he attended grade school and graduated high school. Immediately after graduation he and a friend left...

Nov 11, 2019

Jon Paul Engle, a son, brother and friend, passed away on Nov. 11, 2019. He was born Aug. 8, 1986.

Ever the explorer, Jon continued to dive deep, both inwardly and out, questioning every purpose and attempting to find every answer for many of life’s great mysteries.If it is actually possible to be honest to a fault,...

Nov 10, 2019

Ruth Hattie (Probert) Willett passed away peacefully in Kalispell on Nov. 10, 2019, at the age of 84.

Ruth was born on Jan. 30, 1935, in Kalispell to Raymond and Lillian Probert. She graduated high school in Columbia Falls in 1952, and married Jerry Willett in 1953. Over the next few years, the couple welcomed...

Nov 10, 2019

Rai Royal Rolston, 80, passed away on Nov. 10, 2019, at his home in Bigfork.Rai was born on Feb. 16, 1939, in Kalispell to Bill and Ruella (Bishop) Rolston.

Rai enjoyed fishing, hunting trapping, cutting wood, smoking fish and canning; he especially enjoyed his Friday morning Bible Study “dirtbaggers” and all his friends there.

Rai...