Obituaries

POLSON — Kathleen Washington, age 77, of Ronan, passed away on Nov. 16, 2023, at St. Patrick Hospital after a car accident on Nov. 12, 2023. Kathleen was born on Oct. 22, 1946, the first of three children, in Hollywood, California, to Steven E. Washington and Helen Warren. She graduated from East Bakersfield High School. She earned degrees in interior decoration and nursing from Bakersfield Junior College and San Jose State College. During her 37 years as a nurse, Kathleen had many amazing experiences in many different places, including time spent in New Orleans, California, and Montana. She had many hobbies and talents that she passed on, including her love of cooking and bakin...

RONAN — Janet E. Largent, 89 years old, passed away in Ronan on Nov. 2, 2023. She was born in Silvana, Washington, on Jan. 8, 1934, to Marvin and Ellen Jensen. She is survived by her children, Lee, David (Linda), Margret (Robert) Wootten, and Marvin (Jeri); her siblings, Mackie (Joe) Town, Norma (To...

POLSON — Richard John “Dick” Christopher passed away on Nov. 11, 2023, a Saturday evening, in the caring embrace of his family and compassionate administrations of St. Joseph’s Hospital’s medical team. He is survived by his children, their loving spouses, and a growing legacy of...

POLSON — Bruce Leslie Thomas, 77, of Polson passed away on Nov. 8, 2023, at Logan Hospital in Kalispell. He was born on Sept. 25, 1946, in Kalispell to Leslie and Una Thomas. As a young boy he lived in his mother’s old family home in Rollins before his family moved to Polson in 1954. He attended ...

RONAN — Lorraine S. Frost, RN, at the age of 70, passed into the arms of Jesus, on Oct. 21, 2023. Lorraine or Raine, as she was known to family and friends, was born on May 9, 1953. Growing up in Central California, Raine was a true child of the 60s and 70s and lived her life with the motto of “j...

ST. IGNATIUS — Charles Russell ‘Rusty’ Cordier, was born to Victor and Pearl Cordier on May 30, 1935. He passed away on Oct. 30, 2023, from complications related to dementia.  He is now with the love of his life Yvonne Rose Cordier. Rusty was born and raised in St. Ignatius and was ...

ST. IGNATIUS — Mercedes Joy Kelly, a remarkable soul who faced immense pain with unwavering bravery, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2023. Mercy was born Nov. 17, 1958. Her indomitable spirit and comforting words of “Oh, it will be ok,” were a source of strength to all who knew her. Mercy...

LAS VEGAS — John Wes came into this world at St. Luke’s in Ronan, on a pleasant mid-summer’s day, July 29, 1953. He was first born to Dorothy and Bud Lundvall, younger brother to an older sister and two older brothers, big brother to a younger sister and two younger brothers. He was a bu...

LAS VEGAS — John Wes came into this world at St. Luke’s in Ronan, on a pleasant mid-summer’s day, July 29, 1953. He was first born to Dorothy and Bud Lundvall, younger brother to an older sister and two older brothers, big brother to a younger sister and two younger brothers. He was a bu...

DAYTON — Duskie Evelyn Dwelle, age 74, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Kalispell.  Duskie was born with her twin sister, Dixie, on July 25, 1949, in Philipsburg, to Pete and Flossie Davis. She and her siblings grew up in Philipsburg until the family moved to Big Arm in 196...