Obituaries

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 Williamson. She married Doug White in 1953, and together they raised a loving family of four children. Though their marriage ended in 1979, Barbara later found lasting companionship with her significant other, Allen Clark McCready, with whom she shared many cherished years. Throughout her life, Barbara worked in a variety of roles that showcased her strength and resilience. She was a secretary...

    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...

RONAN - Robert L. “Bob” Gauthier, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on Feb. 8, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held for Bob on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Salish Kootenai College, Joe McDonald Center. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. ...

APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA - Gerald Joseph Loscheider, Sr. passed from this world on April 30, 2025, at the age of 99 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Gerald, (or Jerry as he liked to be called in his later years), was born on Dec. 9, 1925, although his birth certificate transposed the filing and birth date and th...