Obituaries
VANCOUVER, WASHINGTON — Marnee Kieckbush passed away in Vancouver, Washington on June 10, 2024. She was born on Oct. 19, 1932, in Helena. She lived in Ronan from 1982-1999 and co-owned the K-Klub in Pablo with her father and sister from 1982-1986. She was a huge Montana Griz fan. She then moved to Vancouver, WA., to be near her daughter.
RONAN — William C. Hocker passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on May 29, 2024, at 7:43 a.m. of natural causes at 100 years of age. He was born on March 23, 1924, in Helena. His parents were Almon Hocker and Mamie Marie Hocker of Ronan. William graduated from Ronan High School in 194...
LIBBY — After a two-year crusade against esophageal cancer, Bruce Timothy Moog was called to be with Christ on April 9, 2024, at home with daughter, Andrea D. Moog and wife, Sandra L. Moog by his side. Bruce joined his five siblings, Robert, Gary, Daren, Mick, and Shila to become the sixth blessing ...
RONAN — JoAnn Hall, age 88, passed away from natural causes on May 27, 2024, at St Luke Extended Care. JoAnn was born on Dec. 6, 1935, to Dale and Alma (Johnson) Greenland in Kalispell. JoAnn married Anthony Olson on July 14, 1951. They soon brought their first daughter, Linda into the world, ...
MISSOULA — Sally Cook, 85, passed away on May 19, 2024, in Missoula. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.
RONAN — Donald Brian Woods was born in Rochester, Minnesota, on Dec. 5, 1962, to S. Dwight and Marilyn Woods. He peacefully passed away at the age of 61 on May 8, 2024, after a short battle with advanced pancreatic cancer. Dad was the fourth of five children. He grew up in Kansas City through ...
POLSON — A memorial and celebration of life for James B. Payson and wife, Virginia Lorraine Payson, will be held at the First Presbyterian Church in Polson, at 11 a.m. on May 29, 2024. James Boyd Payson died on Sept. 10, 2022, in Polson. He was born on Oct. 22, 1932, in Clay County, South Dakota, to...
ST. IGNATIUS — William G. (Bill) Cordis, Sr. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Bill passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Bill was born on Oct. 6, 1944, to George (Cap) and Jean Cordis in Missoula. He attended school in St. Ignatius, graduating ...
RONAN — Mary Lou Mikkelsen LaDue was called home on May 7, 2024, after a rough month-long battle with health complications. She passed away at Logan Hospital at 11:03 p.m. in Kalispell, surrounded by her daughter, Melisa, and two of her granddaughters, Shelby and Tanna. Mary Lou was born in Ronan, o...
ST. IGNATIUS — Tom Tingle, peacefully passed away at 90 years old on Jan. 20, 2024. He was born in Challis, Idaho, on Oct. 14, 1933, to Howard and June Tingle. He lived a full life dedicated to ranching, and education between Idaho, Montana, and Alaska. Tom was a man of adventure, hard work, a...
