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February 18, 2010
Lashaundra Aimsback
RONAN — Lashaundra Aimsback, 3-month-old daughter of Tiffany Cutfinger and Peter Aimsback, was made an angel on Saturday, February 13, in Ronan, Montana.
A wake will begin in Browning this week under the direction of Spotted Eagle Tribal Wake Center, phone number, 338-2099, before returning to St. Ignatius where final services will be held and she will be laid to rest in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.
Harry L. Britton
POLSON — Harry L. Britton, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 12, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center after a year-long battle with a brain tumor.
Born and raised in Great Falls, Harry’s outgoing personality was a valuable asset in his career as a salesman. He worked many years as a building materials sales rep before owning his own store in Washington.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Margie Rae.
He is survived by sons, Chris (Suzanne) Britton and Ken (Lorie) Britton; and daughter, Diane McEvers; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Memorial services will be held Tuesday, Feb. 23, 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Polson, with Rev. David Anson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Swedish Neuroscience Institute, or to the Montana Cancer Center.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com
Judy Lynn McDonald Matt
ST. IGNATIUS — Judy Lynn McDonald Matt, 43, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 10 at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula.
 Judy Matt
A member of the CS&KT, she was born in St. Ignatius Dec. 15, 1966 to Francis and Julia (Hernandez) McDonald.
She was preceded in death by father, Francis “Popsucker” McDonald and sister, Donna “Bell” McDonald.
She is survived by husband, Gene Matt; children Paulette, Bridget, Elizabeth, Michael, Mary Jo, Abbey, Carol Ann, and Mary; mother, Julia Hernandez; siblings Francis “Fuss” Jr., Carol Faye, James, Allen, Rusty, Ray and twin sister, Julie; uncles Baptiste “Buddy” McDonald and Ron “Nunu” Hernandez; aunts Carol, Evelyn, Agnes, Mary, Diane, Delores, Patty, Felicite McDonald, Dolly Linsebigler and Shirley McDonald Trahan; godchildren Sonia Flammond, Jamie Flammond, Clifford Flammond Jr., and Mikaela Flammond.
A traditional wake began Feb. 12 with the rosary being recited Feb. 14.
Funeral services were held Feb. 15 in the Longhouse with burial following in Snyelmn Sntmtmne.
Lisa Marie Ellis
POLSON — Lisa Marie Ellis, 40, passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010. She was born May 1, 1969 to Fred and Cheryl Ellis in Spokane, Wash.
Her family moved to Polson in 1976. At the age of 13, she had incredible talent for singing and a love for music. She played guitar, drums and sang with her family band off and on through her life.
Lisa attended the University of Montana and SKC. She was an enrolled member of the Salish & Kootenai Tribes.
She is survived by parents, brothers Darin Ellis, Tahoe Ellis and Mark Ellis; sister, Gwen Barker; aunts Billy Ellis and Debra Earling; uncles David Ellis, Dennis Earling and Rob Earling; grandmother, Florence Earling; boyfriend, Dan Lampe; and many nieces and nephews. Lisa shared a special bond with Melody Mergenthaler.
A private family service will follow at a later date.
February 11, 2010
Lisa Marie Ellis
POLSON — Lisa Marie Ellis, 40, of Polson passed away on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 at Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center from natural causes.
Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. A full obituary will run later. Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.
Fern Mollohan Giltner
POLSON — Fern Mollohan Giltner, 85, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at Evergreen Polson Health and Rehabilitation Center of complications from Alzheimer’s disease.
Born May 25, 1924 in Burns, Kan. to T.K. and Lena Mollohan, she was schooled in El Dorado and Iola, Kan. and at the Andover Newton Theological School in Newton Center, Mass.
She served as a church director of Christian education in Detroit, Mich., and Springfield Mass., and later was a counselor and administrator at the Methodist Theological School in Delaware, Ohio for 15 years
She is survived by husband, John Giltner, Sr.; daughter, June (Jeff) Dunnington; sons John Giltner Jr. and Timothy Giltner; grandchildren Kaitlyn Giltner, Gretchen Giltner and Patrick and Jordan Dunnington; brother, Myron (Carolyn) Mollohan; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services were held at First United Methodist Church, Polson, Feb. 6. Memorial gifts may be made to First United Methodist Church, Polson.
Alberta Moody Hempstead
RONAN — Alberta Moody Hempstead, 71, died Feb. 3 at St. Patrick’s Hospital.
She was born Feb. 25, 1938 to Mae and Albert Moody in Ronan.
She is survived by daughter, Paula Homuth of Missoula; son, Rick DeSaussure of Santa Fe, N.M.; grandchildren Chris and Kevin Gardipe, Andrew Homuth, Ali Stoflett, and Ben and Nate DeSaussure; great-granddaughter, McKenzie Gardipe; brothers Paul and Don Moody; and sister, Shirley Lindquist of Washington.
Katherine Irene Washula Miller
ST. IGNATIUS — Katherine Irene Washula Miller, 95, of St. Ignatius, passed away Feb. 5, 2010 at St. Luke’s in Ronan.
Katherine was born in Canada on Dec. 7, 1914 to Mike and Pauline Washula. She was raised in Malta and graduated from Mission High School.
On Nov. 16, 1935, she married Merle Miller and they lived in St. Ignatius.
Katherine was preceded in death by husband, Merle; brother, John Ivanovitch; sisters Ann Hirschman, Susie Cote, MaryAnn Buffington, Pauline Toczek, and Rosine Davis; son, Wayne Miller; and grandson, Ray Stonehocker.
Katherine is survived by daughters Barbara Griffiths, Nell Buffington and Thelma Brown; son, Mike Miller; grandchildren Kim Archambeault, Kelly Larson, Kasey Miller, Kandi Clausen, Dell Griffiths, Robin Griffiths, Randy Griffiths, Shane Griffiths, David Stonehocker, Shelly Stonehocker, Tina Stonehocker, Toby Bartel, Theresa Bryant and Chloe, and Amy Miller.
A memorial service will be held during the summer.
Doreen Margaret Pefley
POLSON — Doreen Margaret Pefley, 63, of Polson, courageously left her family and friends on Feb. 5, 2010, to celebrate her walk with our Lord and Savior.
 Doreen Pefley
Her grace, smile and kindness touched so many. She enjoyed so many aspects of life and lived life the way God intended. Doreen helped so many family members and friends to learn how to laugh, smile, comfort the hurt, and brighten every day with her infectious smile and laughter.
On Sept. 3, 1946, our Lord graced this earth with Doreen. She was born to Roy and Lois Noyes in Seattle, Wash.
Doreen married her soul mate, Dennis Pefley in Billings on March 20, 1965 where they began a wonderful adventure together. Being the only female in the house, she patiently raised three sons and one husband.
Doreen worked as a secretary/bookkeeper for the Hot Springs High School, Harbor Pharmacy and the Sportspage Bowl.
After retirement, she and her husband enjoyed many fruits of their labor in travel, becoming avid race fans, taking cruises, spending time at their Swan cabin, hunting and riding her four wheeler.
Her parents and her youngest son, Denny Pefley, preceded her in death.
She is survived by husband, Dennis Pefley; sons Curtis Pefley of Ogden, Utah and Troy Pefley of Spokane, Wash.; sister, Patricia Gunsch of Billings; grandchildren Wyatt, Morgan, Brooke, Jenna, Denny and Isabelle; and numerous nieces and nephews and an untold amount of friends that she treated as family.
A closed casket visitation was held at Grogan Funeral Home on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 10 at the Lonepine Hall in Lonepine. Burial followed at the Murray Memorial Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Curtis Pefley, Wyatt Pefley, Troy Pefley, Denny Pefley, Glenda Woods, Lisa Kienbaum, Dave Noyes, and Vint Pefley.
Donations may be made to Polson City Library or to the donor’s choice.
Condolences may also be left to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com
Clara Ann (Nick) Rossbach
ST. IGNAITUS — Clara Ann (Nick) Rossbach, 59, died on Feb. 1.
 Clara Rossbach
She was born July 24, 1950 to Hy Nick and Mary Andrew Sherwood in St. Ignatius.
She married Robert Peltier and later remarried William Delmer George Rossbach.
Clara was preceded in death by husbands; parents; stepfather, Lil’ Dan Sherwood and John Ignace; brothers Mose Nick, Arnold Sherwood, Thomas Sherwood and Donald Sherwood; sisters Mary Ann Williams and Rose Ellen Sherwood; infant daughter, Yavonne Rossbach; and nephew, Eli Francis Sherwood.
Survivors include husband, Tazzy; sons Cavey Rossbach and William Rossbach; daughters Waleya Lynn Rossbach and Jessica Julius Whitegrass Conko; sisters Susan Sherwood, Nancy Sherwood, Julie Sherwood, Agnes Sherwood, Denise Sherwood and Joanne Nick Augustine; brothers Warren Teasley, Eneas Nick, Francis Sherwood, and Daniel Sherwood.
A traditional wake began Feb. 4 at the Longhouse with the rosary being recited Feb. 5. Mass was Feb. 6. Interment was in Snyelmn Sntmtmne.
Vida Winkley
POLSON — Vida Winkley, 98, of Polson, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, 2010 at St. Joseph Medical Center.
Vida was born Feb. 19, 1911 in Kellerton, Iowa to Bill and Martha Hackett Vail. She attended the Vancouver Business College.
In 1933, she married O. E. “Kim” Kimball in Camas, Wash. They settled in Montana and started M&S Meats. They later divorced in 1958.
Vida married Jack Winkley in 1964. They lived in Rollins for 31 years. She enjoyed playing bridge, growing flowers, looking at the beautiful mountains and lake, reading, and dining out.
She is survived by children Ted Kimball and Gail (Sonny) Herreid; brother, Jim Vail; 13 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be Saturday, May 1, at Polson Community Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Polson City Library.
February 4, 2010
Kathy Lynn Nimrick
RONAN — Kathy Lynn Nimrick, 50, of Ronan, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2010 at her residence.
Kathy was born June 16, 1959 in Polson, to the late Robert and Esther Morgan. Kathy attended local schools in Ronan and in 1978, married Jimmy Leroy Nimrick, who passed away in 1989.
She enjoyed making crafts, putting together scrapbooks, was an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders football team, and loved her grandbabies.
Kathy was preceded in death by parents; brothers Tom and Bobby Morgan; sister, Kay Mangles; and son, Jimmy Nimrick Jr.
She is survived by her daughter, Kymberli De Leon; brothers Dale and Jim Morgan; and two grandchildren.
A memorial service was held Feb. 2, at Grogan Funeral Home. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff at Grogan Funeral Home considers it a privilege to care for Mrs. Nimrick’s family.
Cecil M. Madsen
POLSON — Cecil M. Madsen, 86, of Polson, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 at home.
Cecil was born Oct. 25, 1923, to Emery and Cecelia Madsen.
He was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Elks Club, and Lions Club.
He was preceded in death by parents; sisters Frieda and Marie; and brother, Melvin.
Survivors include wife, Vickie Madsen; nieces Donna Anderson, Darlene Compton, and Diane Nelson; a special second cousin, Ingrid Davis; and family friend, Helen Sowre.
Visitation was held Feb. 3. Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 4, 11 a.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Polson with Rev. Paul Rowold officiating. Military honors and a light reception will follow at the church.
Grave side services will then be conducted at Missoula Cemetery at 3 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Mission Valley Animal Shelter or Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Charles Logan
ST. IGNATIUS — Charles Logan, 44, passed away Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 from injuries after being struck by a vehicle in Portland, Ore.
 Charles Logan
Charles was Born in Aberdeen, Wash. on Nov. 30, 1965 to James and Christine (Lozeau) Logan. He was a member of the CS&KT Tribe.
He was preceded in death by parents and sisters Julie and Esther.
Survivors include children Angelina Cook, Dion Logan, Chas H. Logan, Jr., Candra Lawerance, Tana Lawerance, Delise, Holly and Jayce Logan; grandchildren; siblings Maria Jackson Lopez, Rosie Logan, James Logan, Derek Gibbs, Margaret–Sharon Marker and Serena Logan; uncles Kenny Lozeau and Pat Lozeau; and auntie Clara Bourdon.
A service was held in Portland before returning to St. Ignatius for the Rosary, which was held Feb. 1. A traditional closing service will be held Feb. 2 at the Longhouse with burial following in the Pleasant View Cemetery.
Marvin J. Peone
SEATTLE, Wash. — Marvin J. Peone, 47, Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal member passed away Thursday, Jan. 28 from injuries received in an auto/pedestrian accident.
 Marvin Peone
Local arrangements and services will be under the direction of Foster Funeral Home & Crematory of St. Ignatius.
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