Obituaries
RONAN - Gladys Rose Zach Mattson passed away peacefully at the age of 105, Nov. 14, 2024, in Ronan. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, Toivo Matt Mattson; her father, Joseph Thomas Zach; mother, Ella Elizabeth Bistricky; brothers, Vernon Joseph Zach and Ernest Milton Zach; and daughter in-law, Cynthia Mattson. Born on Aug. 12, 1919, on a 160 acre farm in Johnson County, Iowa, near the town of Swisher. Gladys was beloved by family and friends. She forever considered herself a “farm girl who liked her hands in the dirt.” Gladys was the first female to attend Shueyville High School, commuting there on horseback and driving one of the area’s first automobile...
ST. IGNATIUS - Jero Jay Sharp, 66, of St. Ignatius, passed away at his home on Nov. 2, 2024, just a few yards from where he was born. A proud member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, Jero spent most of his life on the Flathead Reservation, a place he deeply cherished. Born on Wednesday, Oct....
ELMO – Velma Faye Caye, age 64, was called home on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at her residence. She was born on Aug. 1, 1960, in Polson, to Albert and Alma (Mittens) Caye, the first of their seven children. She attended grade school in Elmo, first through eighth grade, and graduated from high school ...
RONAN - Judith Ann Radke Janssen, was born on June 10, 1947, in Sidney, the first child of Julia and Clint Radke. Judy passed away suddenly on Nov.18, 2024, in Missoula. Judy grew up in Sidney attending Sidney schools. While she was much older than many of her siblings, she loved all five of them and spok...
CHARLO — Luylla Jo “Joy” Claar, 76, of Charlo, passed into the Lord’s presence Thursday, November 7th, 2024, at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan, of natural causes. Joy was born in Portland, Oregon, on Feb.13, 1947, to Lyall and Georgia Florida “Jo” Spooner. In 1955, sh...
RONAN — Douglas Jerome Hahn, 81 passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula. He was born on Dec. 31, 1942, in Helena, the son of Ralph Kaiser and Elizabeth Grace (Horner) Hahn. In 1959, Doug went to work for Bill and Ada Gould, horseshoeing and breaking horses. In 1963 he...
DILLON — Daryl passed away in Dillon, on Oct. 19, 2024, with his sweetheart by his side. Daryl was known for his outgoing, loving, and caring nature for not only his family and friends but his animals too. Born in Billings, on April 27, 1953, to Raymond Cooper and Aliene (Cellmer) Cooper, he w...
RONAN — Alan Anton Andersen, age 76, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, at his residence. There are no services planned at this time for Alan. Arrangements are under the care of Shrider – Thompson Funeral Home.
RONAN — Linda Lucille Learn, age 64, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Oct.31, 2024. She was born to Gary Hoffman and Marlene Haney on Feb. 26, 1960, in Billings. Linda moved to Polson in 1977, where she met the love of her life Kenneth Learn. They married on Aug. 12, 1978...
POLSON — Donna L. Bras Cason, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, Oct.16, 2024, at St. Joseph Assisted Living. Memorial Graveside services for Donna will be held on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Lonepine Cemetery in Lonepine. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Cr...
