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ST. IGNATIUS — William R. “Ron” Powell, 79, passed away in Missoula on May 11, 2012. One of nine children, he was born Dec. 16, 1932 in Georgia to Roland Quinton and Naomi Alice (Burkett) Powell. He was raised on a farm and attended school in Telfair Co., Georgia. Ron joined the Army for th...
POLSON — Donna was born in Butte, on Dec. 11, 1945 and passed away at her home in Livingston, Calif., on May 8, 2012. Donna graduated from Butte High School and became a secretary working in Butte, Washington D.C. and San Francisco. She married William “Bill” Grunloh in 1967. She graduated ...
PABLO — Marilyn Marlene Baltz, 66, of Pablo, passed away Sunday morning, April 22, 2012 at 3:45 a.m. Marilyn passed away at home with her family and Kathy, an R.N. from Hospice by her side. Marilyn was born Nov. 21, 1945 in Burlington, Vt. She was the daughter of Joseph R. and Helen Gokey. Marilyn g...
As you know, I stay well informed of issues related to our residents. I regularly go to the Senior Citizen Center in Polson to visit with friends and learn things of concern. Last January I wrote an article for this newspaper that addressed the perils and pratfalls of physician-assisted suicide in Montana...
POLSON – Thomas F. Smith, born March 20, 1929, passed away at his home in Polson on May 3, 2012. Tom was born in St. Ignatius, and graduated from Hot Springs High School. He married his high school sweetheart, Frankie Beebe, on July 31, 1949. She preceded him in death on June 24, 2004. Tom was membe...
BIGFORK — Alverda “Verdi” Malgren passed away Saturday, April 28, at the Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork. Grogan Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences can be left at: GroganFuneralHome.com.
RONAN - Johnny Lee Kelly, 58, passed away April 29, at his home near Ronan. A member of the Blackfeet tribe, he was born to Dorce Jack and Edith Charlene (Nequette) Kelly on Dec. 27, 1953 in Ronan. John was raised locally on the Flathead Reservation and in Drummond. He logged with his uncle in his younger...
ARLEE – Paul F. Derflinger, 83, of Arlee passed away Monday, March 12, 2012 of natural causes. Paul was born Jan 2, 1929, in Vinita, Craig County, Okla., to George Albert and Blanche Mae Derflinger. He married Violet Anita Derflinger in Eureka, Calif. and they were married for 54 years. Paul i...
Justice of the Peace Chuck Wall dealt with the following cases from April 20-26: Ian James Erwel , 24, pleaded not guilty to the amended offense of reckless driving, first offense. He was found guilty, sentenced to 90 days in jail, all suspended, and fined $300 plus $35 in court costs. Ronae J. Tatse...
Judge Deborah Kim Christopher dealt with the following cases Thursday, April 19: Jeremiah Spotted Blanket , 27, Arlee, pleaded not guilty to assault with a weapon, a felony. An omnibus hearing was set for Thursday, May 24, and a jury trial set to begin Monday, July 9. Both begin at 9 a.m. According to co...
