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Dan Heppner Dan Heppner

POLSON — Dan Heppner lived life on his own terms. He was somewhat stubborn and opinionated, and nobody told him how to live his life. He always said,” I say it like it is” and he was always right because he graduated from “UPS (University of Pablo State from the eighth grade).” His favorite saying, (there were many of them), was “Do unto others before they do it to you but do it first.” He was especially stubborn when it came to religion. He wanted to hear nothing about Christianity and stubbornly resisted any attempts by me to share my faith. But God had other plans for him. On March 6, 2025, at St. Pat’s Hospital in Missoula, God, through th...


Charlene Fleming

RONAN – Charlene Fleming, age 70, of Pablo, passed away Sunday, Feb. 23, at her home. She was born July 31, 1954, in Ronan, MT to Lela Arlint and Forest Pulis. Charlene was raised on the family ranch in Round Butte and attended most of her schooling in Ronan.  In 1974 Charlene met her husband P...


Robert Gauthier Robert Gauthier

RONAN -  Robert Leroy Gauthier, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on Feb. 8, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Despite his illness, he felt he had actually won his battle, grateful to have been blessed with several months to share memories and laughter with beloved friends and family as he s...


Delores Funk Delores Funk

Delores Funk   RONAN - Delores Lee Funk, 84, peacefully entered into the arms of our creator, surrounded by family on Nov. 13, 2024. At her request, there will be no services. Delores was born to Maurice and Nethalee Martin in Hill Lake, Minnesota, on July 10, 1940. She was the fifth of their seve...


Marsha Frey Marsha Frey

ST. IGNATIUS - Marsha Joy McDonald Frey, “Ms. Frey” to all her students, at age 79, passed away in her home in St. Ignatius on Dec. 24, 2024. Marsha was born Feb. 5, 1945, in St. Ignatius to parents Viola Peone McDonald and Walter McDonald. She was a great-granddaughter of Angus McDonald and a pr...


Charles Hahn Charles Hahn

POLSON - Charles “Charley” Lynn Hahn, 79, of Polson, went to Heaven on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025. A devoted husband, father, Navy veteran, and accomplished professional, Charley lived a life defined by service, faith, and dedication.  After graduating from Portales High School in New Mexico,...


George E. Maass

POLSON — George E. Maass, age 90, passed away Dec. 20, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center. Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.


Marion Wayne Bennett Marion Wayne Bennett

RONAN — Marion Wayne Bennett of Ronan, MT, went to be with his lord and savior Dec. 30, 2024. He was born on March 24, 1942 in Prescott, AZ, to Jack Wayne and Mabel Bennett. Marion was the oldest of 3 children (Marion, Jacklyn and Dennis). He was raised in Mayer, AZ. He attended Mayer schools from kind...


Clarence ‘Mack’ McConnell

ST. IGNATIUS — With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Clarence “Mack” McConnell, a devoted husband and father, an active member of our community, a news man and author on Dec. 31, 2024 at the age of 81. Raised in the Mission and Flathead valleys, Mack graduated from the University of...


Todd Funke Todd Funke

POLSON - It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of our brother, Todd Joseph Funke, 64, born on Nov. 21, 1959. Todd peacefully passed away on Nov. 8, 2024, following a lengthy illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas E. Funke Sr.; his mother, Patricia Ann Funke; his eldest...


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