Obituaries
RONAN - Robert Leroy Gauthier, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on Feb. 8, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Despite his illness, he felt he had actually won his battle, grateful to have been blessed with several months to share memories and laughter with beloved friends and family as he said his goodbyes. He insisted that love and hope made the dying part of life every bit as important and just as meaningful as the living part. Bob was born on Jan. 18, 1950, on a chilly, negative-13-degree Wednesday at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula, to Louie and Mary Gauthier. Bob was taken home to the family’s small ranch in Arlee where he joined twin brothers, Larry and Gar...
Delores Funk RONAN - Delores Lee Funk, 84, peacefully entered into the arms of our creator, surrounded by family on Nov. 13, 2024. At her request, there will be no services. Delores was born to Maurice and Nethalee Martin in Hill Lake, Minnesota, on July 10, 1940. She was the fifth of their seve...
ST. IGNATIUS - Marsha Joy McDonald Frey, “Ms. Frey” to all her students, at age 79, passed away in her home in St. Ignatius on Dec. 24, 2024. Marsha was born Feb. 5, 1945, in St. Ignatius to parents Viola Peone McDonald and Walter McDonald. She was a great-granddaughter of Angus McDonald and a pr...
POLSON - Charles “Charley” Lynn Hahn, 79, of Polson, went to Heaven on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. A devoted husband, father, Navy veteran, and accomplished professional, Charley lived a life defined by service, faith, and dedication. After graduating from Portales High School in New Mexico,...
POLSON — George E. Maass, age 90, passed away Dec. 20, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
RONAN — Marion Wayne Bennett of Ronan, MT, went to be with his lord and savior Dec. 30, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1942 in Prescott, AZ, to Jack Wayne and Mabel Bennett. Marion was the oldest of 3 children (Marion, Jacklyn and Dennis). He was raised in Mayer, AZ. He attended Mayer schools from kind...
ST. IGNATIUS — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Clarence “Mack” McConnell, a devoted husband and father, an active member of our community, a news man and author on Dec. 31, 2024 at the age of 81. Raised in the Mission and Flathead valleys, Mack graduated from the University of...
POLSON - It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of our brother, Todd Joseph Funke, 64, born on Nov. 21, 1959. Todd peacefully passed away on Nov. 8, 2024, following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas E. Funke Sr.; his mother, Patricia Ann Funke; his eldest...
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...
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....
