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Bruce Moog Bruce Moog

LIBBY — After a two-year crusade against esophageal cancer, Bruce Timothy Moog was called to be with Christ on April 9, 2024, at home with daughter, Andrea D. Moog and wife, Sandra L. Moog by his side. Bruce joined his five siblings, Robert, Gary, Daren, Mick, and Shila to become the sixth blessing to Robert and Una (Alley) Moog on Dec. 22, 1957. Bruce was later joined by Marlin, Grady, and Deanne. Bruce’s favorite memories of grade school were making cookies on Saturdays, playing baseball, and excavating the basement by the bucket full. During his Inverness High School years, Bruce stayed out of mischief by excelling in sports; football, basketball, and track as well as choi...


JoAnn Hall JoAnn Hall

RONAN — JoAnn Hall, age 88, passed away from natural causes on May 27, 2024, at St Luke Extended Care.  JoAnn was born on Dec. 6, 1935, to Dale and Alma (Johnson) Greenland in Kalispell. JoAnn married Anthony Olson on July 14, 1951. They soon brought their first daughter, Linda into the world, ...


Sally Cook

MISSOULA — Sally Cook, 85, passed away on May 19, 2024, in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. 


Donald Woods

RONAN — Donald Brian Woods was born in Rochester, Minnesota, on Dec. 5, 1962, to S. Dwight and Marilyn Woods. He peacefully passed away at the age of 61 on May 8, 2024, after a short battle with advanced pancreatic cancer.  Dad was the fourth of five children. He grew up in Kansas City through ...


James and Virginia Payson James and Virginia Payson

POLSON — A memorial and celebration of life for James B. Payson and wife, Virginia Lorraine Payson, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Polson, at 11 a.m. on May 29, 2024. James Boyd Payson died on Sept. 10, 2022, in Polson. He was born on Oct. 22, 1932, in Clay County, South Dakota, to...


William Cordis, Sr. William Cordis, Sr.

ST. IGNATIUS — William G. (Bill) Cordis, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Bill passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side.  Bill was born on Oct. 6, 1944, to George (Cap) and Jean Cordis in Missoula. He attended school in St. Ignatius, graduating ...


Mary Lou LaDue Mary Lou LaDue

RONAN — Mary Lou Mikkelsen LaDue was called home on May 7, 2024, after a rough month-long battle with health complications. She passed away at Logan Hospital at 11:03 p.m. in Kalispell, surrounded by her daughter, Melisa, and two of her granddaughters, Shelby and Tanna. Mary Lou was born in Ronan, o...


Tom Tingle Tom Tingle

ST. IGNATIUS — Tom Tingle, peacefully passed away at 90 years old on Jan. 20, 2024. He was born in Challis, Idaho, on Oct. 14, 1933, to Howard and June Tingle. He lived a full life dedicated to ranching, and education between Idaho, Montana, and Alaska.  Tom was a man of adventure, hard work, a...


Rodney Johnson Rodney Johnson

POLSON — Rodney K. Johnson, a lifelong Polson resident, left his earthly boundaries on April 10, 2024, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Washington, surrounded by family after complications of rheumatoid arthritis and a stroke. Rod was born in Polson on January 20, 1955, to Blanche and Keith Johnson...


Walter Wlaysewski Walter Wlaysewski

POLSON — Walter Michael Wlaysewski, 80, passed away at home on April 7, 2024, with his wife and children at his bedside. Wally was born on Dec. 17, 1943, in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, New York, to Mary and Joseph Wlaysewski. He became certified in boiler repair and welding after high school and later ser...


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