Obituaries

POLSON — Dillard “Cody” Miller, age 77, of Polson, passed away on March 10, 2024, at his residence. Cody was born on April 13, 1946, to Dillard F. Miller and Mona (Strate) Miller in Havre. Cody enjoyed many things in his lifetime which included hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved being outdoors and enjoyed visiting with his lifetime friends and family. Cody is survived by his daughters, Kristine “Kris” Miller and Kandice “Kandi” Walhood (Vance); four grandchildren, Clinton Miller, Colby Wolfenden, Kalley Bennett and Shaylea Walhood; his great-grandchildren, Carter Stuart, Cambree Miller, Zander Bennett, Hudson Bennett, Cooper Green, Tucker...

PAHRUMP, NEVADA — Harold Lee McMillan, Sr., age 92 passed away on Dec.29, 2023, in Pahrump, Nevada. He was born on May 24, 1931, in Denver, Colorado. He was the oldest of three sons born to Viola V. McMillan (Armbrust) and Clarence J. McMillan. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Howa...

RONAN — Mary Belle Kinsel Boyd Grazier passed peacefully at the age of 97 on March 2, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Mary Belle was born in Columbus, Ohio, to Thomas and Mary Kinsel on July 30, 1926.   Mary Belle graduated from high school and moved to Kansas City, Missouri, to work fo...

NIARADA — Louise V.  Andrew passed away at her home in Niarada on March 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. Louise was born Sept. 27, 1934, in Niarada to Charles James Andrew and Mary Lefthand Andrew. She was a cultural consultant on the Elders Advisory Committee at KCC, and one of the last flue...

POLSON – Amelia Ruth Gipe, age 103, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Memorial services for Amelia will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 1 p.m. at the Polson Community Church. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcrematio...

POLSON — John Masten Harlan, age 68, of Polson, passed away on Feb. 7, 2024.  John was born on Jan. 12, 1956, in Los Angeles, California, where he was adopted by his parents, Frederick and Mary Harlan. John spent most of his childhood around Lancaster, California, graduating from Quartz Hill Hi...

ELMO — Wain Alexander Lefthand was born to Alexander Lefthand and Josephine (Caye) Lefthand on Nov. 3, 1958, in Hot Springs. He was the last living child of nine. Wain passed away peacefully at his home in Elmo on Feb. 18, 2024. Once Wain’s brother Pat returned from the military, he moved Wain...

POLSON — Garnet Crusch Stuerke was born on April 15, 1949, in Williston, North Dakota. She was the first child to Cecil and Geraldine (Egosque) Crusch. When she was young, she was often teased that she was mom and dad’s tax deduction because she was born on the day their taxes were due. She gr...

MISSOULA — Toby James Kovarik, 34, passed away on Jan. 24, 2024, at St. Patrick Hospital. Toby was born on Dec. 15, 1989, to Curtis and Sandee Kovarik. He was the youngest of seven children. He joined Melanie, Kelly, Jade, Cawin, Angela, and Ruby. Later he gained a step- mother, Christy, and three more...

ST. IGNATIUS — Thomas H. Tingle passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 20. 2024. He was born in Challis, Idaho, on Oct. 14, 1933, to Howard and June Tingle. He spent his life as a rancher and a school administrator.  A celebration of his life will be held this summer. More information will be...