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Lonnie ‘Dean’ Durand Lonnie ‘Dean’ Durand

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. Though native to Montana, Jo had been working in Seattle at the time with her mom, Dolores Clatterbuck, and, through lucky happenstance, ran into Dean while washing clothes at the local laundromat. They moved to Polson in 1971 and he worked for Mars and Mark Rolfson While he started his career working in the shipyards in Seattle, Dean knew building was his true passion. Having learned the...


Maureen Theiler Maureen Theiler

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...


James Blow James Blow

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...


Geraldine Maughan Geraldine Maughan

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...


Jim Fahlgren

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.  


Frank D. Delgado

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.


George T. Guenzler

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...


Lonnie “Dean” Durand Lonnie “Dean” Durand

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...


Vern Clairmont Vern Clairmont

RONAN — Surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, Vern Leroy Clairmont passed away after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. While he had the strongest of hearts for his family, friends, community, and tribe, he had an even stronger heart, which refused to give up in his final hours. H...


Bill K. Jones Bill K. Jones

SUN CITY, ARIZONA — Bill K. Jones, 85, passed away peacefully at The Surprise Health and Rehabilitation Center on July 04, 2023.  He was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on Aug. 29, 1937, to Orlen and Evelyn Jones.  The family moved to Missoula where Bill (age 6) attended school. In his early ad...


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