Obituaries

KALISPELL — Ryan Dale Anderson, age 73, of Ronan, passed away on May 2, 2023, at Logan Health in Kalispell. Come help us celebrate the life of Ryan Anderson on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Polson Elks Lodge. Military Honors will be at 2 p.m. Arrangements are under the care of Shrider – Thompson Funeral Home.  

RONAN — Robert Gary “Bobby” Petticrew, passed away at his home on July 28, 2023, surrounded by his family. Bobby, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribe, was born on April 23, 1948, to his mother, Geraldine Bisson, and father, Edgar Petticrew, in St. Ignatius. He was the fif...

POLSON — Dean Durand, 82, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at The Retreat in Polson. Dean was born to Paul and Arlene Durand on June 13, 1941. He grew up in Issaquah, Washington and graduated in 1959. He married Judy and later divorced. Dean was lured to the Mission Valley by his wife, Jo. Thou...

POLSON — A Celebration of Life in honor of Maureen Theiler will be held on Friday, Aug. 18, at 11:30 a.m. at Boettcher Park, shelter #2. In honor of her “joie de vie,” please wear bright colored clothing. Anyone wishing to share a memory or story is welcome to do so. Lunch will follow the c...

VIRGINIA — On Tuesday, July 11, 2023, James W. Blow, a beloved dad, grandfather, coach, teacher and retired Naval Officer, passed away. He was sixty-eight. Born to Agnes and Harry Blow on Dec. 29, 1954. James graduated from Emporia High School, class of 1972, and upon graduation he joined the Navy. Whi...

BILLINGS — Geraldine Swainston Maughan was born in Afton, Wyoming, on Dec. 5, 1934. She returned to her Heavenly Father on July 10, 2023, in Billings. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne (2004), and son, Dale (1983). She is survived by her children: Pam Dark, Ramona Smith, Loraine Nygard...

POLSON — Jim Ray Fahlgren, age 68, passed away on March 28, 2023, at his residence. A Celebration of Life service for Jim will be held on Saturday, July 29, at noon at the Valley View Club. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.  

ST. IGNATIUS — Frank D. Delgado, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at his residence. Memorial services for Frank are pending. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home.

RONAN — George T. Guenzler, age 86, went on his final ride June 15, 2023. He was born Feb. 16, 1937, to Paul and Laura (Stonehocker) Guenzler.  George grew up and ranched most of his life in the Round Butte area. He married Sharon Carter on April 20, 1963, and they spent many years at each othe...

POLSON — Dean Durand, 82, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023, at The Retreat in Polson. Dean was born to Paul and Arlene Durand on June 13, 1941. He grew up in Issaquah, Washington, and graduated in 1959. He married Judy and later divorced.  Dean was lured to the Mission Valley by his wife, J...