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 Lorraine Frost  Lorraine Frost

RONAN — Lorraine S. Frost, RN, at the age of 70, passed into the arms of Jesus, on Oct. 21, 2023. Lorraine or Raine, as she was known to family and friends, was born on May 9, 1953. Growing up in Central California, Raine was a true child of the 60s and 70s and lived her life with the motto of “just laugh and dance, even if it’s raining.” After her 1971 high school graduation, from Monterey Bay Academy, her zeal for learning moved her on to the sunshine and sand of Loma Linda University where she was accepted into a two-year pilot, nursing program. Raine graduated with her nursing degree in 1973 and began what would become a lifelong passion for healing both the body...


Charles Cordier Charles Cordier

ST. IGNATIUS — Charles Russell ‘Rusty’ Cordier, was born to Victor and Pearl Cordier on May 30, 1935. He passed away on Oct. 30, 2023, from complications related to dementia.  He is now with the love of his life Yvonne Rose Cordier. Rusty was born and raised in St. Ignatius and was ...


Mercedes Joy Kelly Mercedes Joy Kelly

ST. IGNATIUS — Mercedes Joy Kelly, a remarkable soul who faced immense pain with unwavering bravery, passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2023. Mercy was born Nov. 17, 1958. Her indomitable spirit and comforting words of “Oh, it will be ok,” were a source of strength to all who knew her. Mercy...


Wesley John Lundvall Wesley John Lundvall

LAS VEGAS — John Wes came into this world at St. Luke’s in Ronan, on a pleasant mid-summer’s day, July 29, 1953. He was first born to Dorothy and Bud Lundvall, younger brother to an older sister and two older brothers, big brother to a younger sister and two younger brothers. He was a bu...


Wesley John Lundvall Wesley John Lundvall

LAS VEGAS — John Wes came into this world at St. Luke’s in Ronan, on a pleasant mid-summer’s day, July 29, 1953. He was first born to Dorothy and Bud Lundvall, younger brother to an older sister and two older brothers, big brother to a younger sister and two younger brothers. He was a bu...


Duskie Dwelle Duskie Dwelle

DAYTON — Duskie Evelyn Dwelle, age 74, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Kalispell.  Duskie was born with her twin sister, Dixie, on July 25, 1949, in Philipsburg, to Pete and Flossie Davis. She and her siblings grew up in Philipsburg until the family moved to Big Arm in 196...


Mary Angeline Lloyd ‘Angel’  Mary Angeline Lloyd  ‘Angel’

RONAN —Our angel joined her beloved in heaven on Oct 16, 2023. Her struggle was long and hard. She peacefully passed at home. Angel is preceded in death by her loving husband, Dale Lloyd, and her father, Donald Shepard.  She is survived by her mother, Nancy Shepard. She is also survived by h...


Delbert L. Block Delbert L. Block

HUSON — Delbert L. Block, 85, passed into the presence of his living Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.  He left his physical body, and his spirit entered the eternal presence of Jesus.  He had numerous aches and ailments but never complained of any pain and he peacefull...


Delbert Block

Delbert L. Block   HUSON — Delbert L. Block, 85, passed into the presence of his living Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023.  He left his physical body, and his spirit entered the eternal presence of Jesus.  He had numerous aches and ailments but never compl...


Richard Johnson Richard Johnson

RONAN — Richard LeeRoy Johnson of Ronan, passed away, unexpectedly, on Oct. 10, 2023.   Richard was born in Laramie, Wyoming, on Oct. 6, 1970. He attended his early elementary school years in Long Beach, California, and then returned to Walden, Colorado, where he attended until high school. As ...


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