Obituaries

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 spoke fondly of her childhood and the time she spent growing up there. One memorable event from Judy’s childhood is that she fell off the football bleachers when she was very young and broke her neck. Her brothers and sisters still remember that story! She loved both her parents and missed them dearly after they passed on. Soon after high school, she met Charles Erps and they were m...

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...

RONAN — Marcella Mae Cordier, 95 of Ronan, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on May 24, 1929, in Round Butte, to R.G. and Gladys Huntley, and was a lifelong resident of Montana. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Marcella attended scho...

FRENCHTOWN - Warren Charles Shepard “Chuck” passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on Sept. 15, 2024. Chuck was born Nov. 27, 1942, in Ronan. His lifelong passion for farming and ranching was cultivated while growing up on the family farm. Years after leaving the farm, Chuck coul...

ST. IGNATIUS - John Fleming, 77, passed away peacefully of Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia on September 19, 2024, with his family by his side.   John was born on Nov. 12, 1946, in Polson, to Jim and Billie Fleming. He grew up on a farm in Pablo where he spent his childhood raking hay...