Obituaries
RONAN - With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jeannine Marie Padilla, as she was welcomed with open arms to the gates of heaven on June 11, 2025. Jeannine was born in Ronan on Nov. 14, 1959, to Henry and Lenore Padilla. The beloved youngest of six siblings that cherished her place as the baby in the family. Jeannine was a vibrant, spirited woman who lived life to the fullest. A proud resident of Ronan throughout her life where she continued her education, career, and grew her family. A lifelong lover of the outdoors, Jeannine could often be found hiking Montana’s trails, skiing its snowy slopes, fishing and kayaking in its beautiful waters, or walking her dogs near th...
BELGRADE – Jacob “Jake” David McConnell, 41, of Belgrade, Montana, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Growing up in the Ronan and Polson, Montana area, Jake lived a life full of energy, heart, and unwavering love for the people around him. He graduated from Ronan High School and attended ...
RONAN – Donald E. Olsson, age 77, passed away on Jan. 30, 2025, at St. Luke Extended Care in Ronan. Memorial services for Donald will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church, 406 5th Ave. S.W. in Ronan. Following the services there will be a reception at The Kno...
CORVALLIS – Dale Lee Anderson, 93, of Corvallis, Montana, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2025, surrounded by his beloved family. Dale was born in Buhl, Idaho, on Sept. 13, 1931, to Olof Edward and Ruby Chapman Anderson. He was the youngest of seven children. He grew up in St. Ignatius, on the family...
POLSON - Harvey John Kenitzer, a longtime resident of Polson, passed away peacefully at home on May 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Harvey was born on Dec. 16, 1944, in Hettinger, North Dakota, to Ervin and Lois Kenitzer. He was raised on the family farm in Bucyrus, North Dakota, with his parents and yo...
POLSON - Brett Thomas McCrumb arrived in his final Home with Jesus on May 7, 2025. He dealt with a cancer diagnosis over a year ago with courage. He tried treatments and health regimes that would help, but he always relied on the attitude and truth of “I know where I’m going.” He was bor...
RONAN - Robert L. “Bob” Gauthier, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on Feb. 8, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held for Bob on Friday, May 23, 2025, at 11 a.m. at the Salish Kootenai College, Joe McDonald Center. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. ...
APACHE JUNCTION, ARIZONA - Gerald Joseph Loscheider, Sr. passed from this world on April 30, 2025, at the age of 99 in Apache Junction, Arizona. Gerald, (or Jerry as he liked to be called in his later years), was born on Dec. 9, 1925, although his birth certificate transposed the filing and birth date and th...
BIG ARM - Patricia Sue Binger was born in Long Beach, California, on Oct. 1, 1944, to Margaret and Hiram Hovick. Ten days later, having never even met her, her father was killed in a DC-3 crash while on a food dropping mission in the Burma/India area during WWII. Pat and her mother then moved to Minneapolis ...
RONAN - Devin Blake Fryslie, age 34 passed away on April 25, 2025, only two days after his birthday. Devin was an avid Bronco’s fan. He liked many sports such as football, basketball, doing a bit of hiking, and also floating the river when the chance occurred. He also liked playing pool and si...
