Obituaries

BIGFORK — Neil passed away on Dec. 28, 2020, in Bigfork. Born January 26, 1949, in Portland, Oregon, the only child of Dean and Dorothy Miskimins. He attended Central Catholic High School and the University of Portland. Neil met his wife, Christine Clifford, and they married in 1970 at St. John Fisher Catholic Church in Portland. Marrying Christine came with a bonus: 10 brother and sisters-in-law. Neil often said they were the brothers and sisters he never had. Neil and Christine had six children. A loving father, remembered for his many kind letters to his children and teaching them to always be on the lookout for a deal. Neil served in the Oregon Air National Guard, was a care...

POLSON — Kenneth John Chernikoff, 78, of Polson, passed quietly away in his home late on the night of Dec. 27, 2020, after spending a lovely day watching football with his wife and visiting with friends. Ken was born on Feb. 26, 1942, in Huntington Park, to parents Albert and Alice Chernikoff.   ...

RONAN — Amanda Lynn Dodson nee Allen came into this world on March 14, 1974, the third child of Sandra Rae Davis and Richard Wayne Allen. Born with a complicated medical condition, she faced and surmounted incredible challenges throughout her life yet remained unwaveringly determined, joyful and loving...

POLSON — Donna Ruth Ackom, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at Polson Health and Rehabilitation. Services for Donna have been held. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

CHARLO — Betty M. Hertz, 82, of Charlo, Montana, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. Arrangements are under the care of Cremation and Burial Society of the Rockies.

Kelly (Rosenhan) Graver passed from this earth on Dec. 21,2020, after a struggle with several illnesses and health problems these past five months. Kelly was born in Murray, Utah, to Bruce Ronald and Julia Ann (Clawson) Rosenhan; she was the second of six children.  Kelly was a loving and caring pers...

BIG ARM — Sue Antiste, passed away on Dec. 18, 2020, at the family home in Big Arm. Sue was born on Feb. 10, 1935, in St. Ignatius to Josephine Caye and Louis Finley Squeque. Sue grew up mainly in Elmo with her youngest years in Arlee. She attended school at Ursulines in St. Ignatius and in Elmo. Sh...

POLSON — Dennis A. Pefley of Polson, passed away at home on Dec. 17, 2020, and moved on to the next journey with our Lord and his beloved wife Doreen. Dennis was born on June 11, 1945, in Billings, to Rachel Drewniak and Forest Pefley. He grew up in Billings and graduated from Billings West High School...

RONAN — Our dad, a great man, husband, father, teacher, mentor and friend, quietly left us on Dec. 11, 2020, of natural causes. He was 89. Louie was born in Chinook, Montana, on March 25, 1931, to Rosa MantaIvo and Louie Ruiz, Sr.  Louie’s mother died when he was only four and his dad rai...

PABLO — Wynn Lee “Pooh Bear” Lindquist 38, a proud member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Arlee. He was born on Nov. 1, 1982, to Steven Lindquist and Leslie McClure in Whitefish. Wynn was the second of five ...