Obituaries
RONAN — Donna Lou (Aadsen) Daniels, beloved sister, aunt, grandma, and friend, passed away at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane on July 10, 2025. Donna was born on June 27, 1951, in Kalispell, to Donald and Betty Aadsen. She joined her sister, and being a year apart in age they were often mistaken for twins. Donna grew up and attended school in Evergreen, until moving with her family to Ronan in 1962. Donna graduated from Ronan High School in 1969. During those years she was a member of the high school band and choir and volunteered her time assisting young children with special needs and directing the children’s choir at her church. After graduating Donna atte...
Pat Williams once said, “If you want to know who someone really is, give them power and see what they do with it.” What our father did with his life was defend the underdog, protect our wild lands, defend the working poor, Arts and culture, Native people, and children with disabilities. He served...
POLSON - Barbara Jeanette Williamson White, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at the age of 88, at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson. Barbara was born on Aug. 1, 1936, in Harlowton, Montana, to Floyd and Nora Williamso...
POLSON - Phyllis Marie Tougas Houle, age 91, of Polson, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2025, at Providence St. Joseph Hospital. Born on May 31, 1934, in Oriska, North Dakota, Phyllis was the eldest child of Noel Tougas and Agnes (Fairfield) Tougas. In 1946, the family relocated to ...
RONAN - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeannine Marie Padilla, as she was welcomed with open arms to the gates of heaven on June 11, 2025. Jeannine was born in Ronan on Nov. 14, 1959, to Henry and Lenore Padilla. The beloved youngest of six siblings that cherished her place as the baby in the ...
BELGRADE – Jacob “Jake” David McConnell, 41, of Belgrade, Montana, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Growing up in the Ronan and Polson, Montana area, Jake lived a life full of energy, heart, and unwavering love for the people around him. He graduated from Ronan High School and attended ...
RONAN – Donald E. Olsson, age 77, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025, at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan. Memorial services for Donald will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. S.W. in Ronan. Following the services there will be a reception at The Kno...
CORVALLIS – Dale Lee Anderson, 93, of Corvallis, Montana, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Dale was born in Buhl, Idaho, on Sept. 13, 1931, to Olof Edward and Ruby Chapman Anderson. He was the youngest of seven children. He grew up in St. Ignatius, on the family...
POLSON - Harvey John Kenitzer, a longtime resident of Polson, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Harvey was born on Dec. 16, 1944, in Hettinger, North Dakota, to Ervin and Lois Kenitzer. He was raised on the family farm in Bucyrus, North Dakota, with his parents and yo...
POLSON - Brett Thomas McCrumb arrived in his final Home with Jesus on May 7, 2025. He dealt with a cancer diagnosis over a year ago with courage. He tried treatments and health regimes that would help, but he always relied on the attitude and truth of “I know where I’m going.” He was bor...
