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SEELEY LAKE - It is with great sorrow that we share the loss of our husband, father, grandfather, Papa, uncle, brother and friend. Phil was taken unexpectedly in an accident while at work Nov. 17 at Pyramid Mountain Lumber. Phil was born Philip Harold Pohlman May 25, 1950 at 7:05 a.m. in San Antonio, Texas, one of two sons, to parents Dorothy Florence (Furhman) and Percy Harold Pohlman. He joined sisters Barb and Lois. His brother Ken Pohlman joined them in 1952 followed by Scott Jenkins in... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - David Philip Solum went to glory Nov. 17 at 60 years of age from a car accident outside of Seeley Lake, Montana. David Philip Solum was born Oct. 26, 1956 in Spring Grove, Minn. to Elling Oliver and Grace Lucille Flatten Solum. David grew up in a home of faith, love and farming and that foundation laid his character for his entire life. His father was a hard worker and his mother was filled with faith, prayer and love. David's home was overflowing with sons: Robert, Paul, Dale,... Full story
GREAT FALLS – Donald H. Niles, 84, of Great Falls (formerly of Greenough), died peacefully in his sleep after a short illness Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2016. He is now enjoying heaven and talking face-to-face with his Lord Jesus. Visitation was held Friday, Nov. 25, at O'Connor Memorial Chapel in Great Falls, Mont. Funeral services were Saturday, Nov. 26 at Faith Chapel in Seeley Lake. His final resting place is Seeley Lake Cemetery. Arrangements were by O'Connor Funeral Home. Born in Mosinee, Wisc., t... Full story
POLSON – Dianne Lynn (Lockwood) Harpine, age 66, passed away after a long struggle with multiple health problems Wednesday, Nov. 9, at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was born on Sept. 3, 1950, in Polson, Mont. to Marvin and Florence (McCollum) Lockwood. In 1986 Dianne married Verland Harpine. Dianne enjoyed gardening and had a great passion for crossword puzzles and football. Family was her greatest love and joy. Dianne is survived by her husband Verland Harpine of Polson; son Mark Lockwood (Sheryl) of Columbia Falls, Mont.; stepchildren Rusty... Full story
CUT BANK - On Oct. 30 in Rock Hill SC., with her husband, her parents and her children at her side, my sister Kim died of complications brought on by liver disease. She bravely fought a painful battle until she just wasn't strong enough to fight anymore. She had been doing much better and was even able to continue her rehab at home when an infection hit her quickly. Her sudden death was unexpected and has devastated our family. Me: "Aunt Kim died this morning." Sam: "Nooooo!" "Momma, how can I... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Angie, 39, of Philomath, Ore. passed to Spirit Oct. 27 surrounded by her parents and her brother in her family home in Seeley Lake. She was born Nov. 21, 1976 in Spokane, Wash. to Susan Heagy & Bill Kimmel. Her mother moved to Seeley Lake in 1991 where Angie attended and graduated from Seeley-Swan High School at the top of her class in 1994. She was active in clubs, a member of the varsity cheerleading squad and an honor roll student every year. She proceeded to college at Montana... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - On Monday, Oct. 24, 2016 our beloved father, Papa, brother and friend to many, peacefully passed away to join his wife surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Reading, Pa. to Joyce and Arthur Auchenbach Sr. He was preceded in death by his parents, one cherished brother and two granddaughters. He is survived by one brother and sister of Reading, Pa. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and best friends that were like brothers to him. Brian was well known for being a... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Steven Alexander Saunders, 57, of Seeley Lake, MT passed away Tuesday, Sept. 20, at his daughters home in Missoula, Mont. Steve was diagnosed with lung cancer in November 2015, and fought a very courageous battle. He was born March 31, 1959, to Robert and Lois Saunders in Minot, N.D. He attended Bishop Ryan High School and graduated in the class of 1978. He continued on with two years of college. He married Lisa M. Jenson (Schonrock) July 25, 1987 and together they had three beautiful children, Austin Robert, Dylan Alexander and... Full story
MISSOULA – Diane McCue Hollinger, age 87, died on Sunday, Sept. 25 at The Springs in Missoula, due to a fall she took several days earlier. Diane loved doggies (especially little ones), Andy Williams (especially "Moon River"), and Fat Tire beer. She was a vivacious lady who loved to dance and to laugh, especially at herself. She was born Norma Diane Rockwell Sept. 8, 1929, in Los Angeles, Calif., to Norman and Elizabeth Root Rockwell. Norman (he was not the famous artist) was a stuntman in H... Full story
OVANDO - Carol Joyce Boyd gave unconditional love and caring to those that she touched in this world. She gave without expectation of anything in return leading an extraordinary life of courage. Her unrelenting generosity was so sincere and pure that her single acts of kindness changed lives forever. Carol came to us Dec. 4, 1932 when she was born in Stevensville, Mont. to William and Justine Boyd. Sunday, Sept. 19 she died peacefully with her family by her side. She left this world to join her... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Part-time Seeley Lake resident Elizabeth (Betsy) Casper lost a valiant struggle to advanced metastatic pancreatic cancer this summer, one of the most virulent and lethal forms of cancer. Early June symptoms took her to the clinic in Seeley Lake, then to Providence Hospital in Missoula, finally to the Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Despite all efforts she slipped from her earthly bonds only a few weeks later on July 27. Betsy was born in... Full story
POTOMAC - Julie Hacker died at home Friday, Aug. 12 after five years of suffering from a blood cancer, multiple myeloma. She was born April 24, 1934 at the Thornton Hospital in Missoula, Mont. to Arnold H. Case and Annabelle (Rehder) Case of Potomac, Mont. She was raised at her parents' cattle ranch 25 miles east of Missoula near Potomac. She attended grade school at what was then a one-room schoolhouse in Potomac through the seventh grade, attending Bonner school for the eighth grade. She gradu... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - Paul Hammerel, 17-years-old of Condon, Mont., passed away Aug. 1 in an automobile accident. Paul was born April 21, 1999 in Red Lodge, Mont. to Brandy Meyer and Mike Hammerel. At a young age he learned how to play and love the cello. Being a part of Skyview Orchestra in Billing, Mont. was a highlight of his life. He spent most of his free time skate boarding with his friends Austin, DJ and Zane. Paul moved to the Swan Valley where he found an interest in the bass guitar. He also... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Anneliese K. Kennedy, 91, passed away early Saturday morning at Missouri River Nursing Home in Great Falls, Mont. Anneliese was born in Stettin, Germany Nov. 30, 1924, a town later destroyed in World War II. Fortunate to have vacated on a Red Cross train where she served as a nurse and meeting her beloved husband George Kennedy (30 years of service in the U.S. Air Force) in 1950, where he was stationed at the time in Germany. He preceded her in death after 50 years of marriage in... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Don was born in St. Paul, Minn. to George and Selma (Nyberg) Hoehn, joining his older siblings George and Helen. Several years later, his mother was remarried to Oscar Mood and in the coming years, Don gained three more brothers, Lawrence, Alfred and Doug. Don spent his adolescent years in Grand Rapids, Minn. playing in the Mississippi River with the occasional swimming trip to Gooseberry Falls. As a young teenager, Don heading off to see the country by riding the rails across the... Full story
POTOMAC – Nancy D. Shaffer Linnell was born Jan. 11, 1955, to Robert and Donna Shaffer in Devils Lake, N.D. She was the sixth child of 13. As a young child she moved with her family to Missoula. In 1965 the family bought a neighborhood grocery store on the Northside. Nancy attended Whittier Grade School and graduated from Hellgate High School. During her school years when the neighborhood parks were in full swing, she enjoyed and excelled in fast pitch, ping pong, horseshoes and tether ball, a... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Duane Milton Verworn, 78, passed away in the late evening hours July 11 in Kalispell, Mont. He was born in Zero, Mont. in a boxcar, July 29, 1937 delivered by his father Henry to his mother Clara Heinle. He was the fourth of eight children. He grew up and worked around the Missoula/Seeley Lake area. He married his first wife Beverly in 1957, to which his first four children, Robin (Edward), Gina (Dave), Mark and Roxanne (Randy) were born. They were divorced and he married his... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Joe passed away unexpectedly on May 22 at the age of 53, in Meadview, Ariz. Joe is survived by his loving parents John and Opal Baumgardner of Meadview; sister Ruth (Steve) Lantz of Aurora, Colo.; sister Debbie (Michael) Miller of Ogden, Utah; and brother John Baumgardner of Meadview. Joe spent the majority of his life in Seeley Lake before moving to Meadview. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. He had a love for painting, jewelry making and... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Sue Ellen Eckstein, age 61, passed away, on June 21, 2016 at 4:24 p.m. after a long battle with cancer. She was born April 18, 1955 in Massillon, Ohio to the late Robert L. Green and Z. Grace Green (Ellis). On May 31, 1975 she married the love of her life Ken Eckstein. Sue leaves behind her husband, Ken; her son Michael (Heather); grandchildren Mischa and Mikey Jr.; her brother Bob Green and several nieces and nephews. In addition there were many who called her Mama Eckstein,... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - Robert D. Hall died June 12 at his home in Sun Lakes, Ariz. surrounded by his family and loved ones. Bob was born April 13, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa and graduated from East High School. Bob earned degrees from Iowa State University and Drake Law School and he was a veteran of the Korean War. Bob first practiced law in Des Moines and then in Ankeny, Iowa with his father, James W. Hall, and with Robert A. Nading, retiring from the general practice of law in 2006. Bob enjoyed the... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - Queveene Talley, our mother, aunt and friend, left us June 10. We celebrated her 100th birthday this March with family and friends. When asked what her secret to a long life was she said, "Work hard and laugh often." Queveene Twila Colby was born to Walter and Lelia Colby on March 16, 1916 in Kalispell, Mont. She was raised on the ranch on Truman Creek near Kila and attended Flathead County High School. She married Archie Clothier in 1933 at Polson, Mont. She had two children with... Full story
SWAN VALLEY - Ronald D. Bullock, age 73, of St. Charles, Ill. and Swan Valley, Mont., passed away Wednesday, June 8 at his home in St. Charles. Ron was a graduate of Wright State University with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. Since 1987, he was the owner and chairman of Bison Gear & Engineering. In addition to his dedication to family, Ron was a life-long proponent of American manufacturing, a supporter of our educational system and was committed to community service. He recently... Full story
SEELEY LAKE - Joyce Morris, 82, died May 10 of pulmonary failure in Post Falls, Idaho. She was born April 25, 1934 in Great Falls to Edward J. and Ethel Hale Mauzey, attending school in Great Falls. She met her first husband Donald G. Marko while working as a housekeeper in the Smith River area and married him Dec. 1, 1951. They lived on the Marko ranch until his death in 1959. She married Joseph W. Morris, a County Extension Agent, in 1960 living in Bozeman, Stanford, Cardwell and Great Falls.... Full story
"When the Good Lord calls a cowboy home, He opens wide the gate and Welcomes in an honest man Whose walk and talk is straight. For Those who chose the life of a cowboy way Will live a life well spent, Serving God and their fellow man Until they're heaven sent." Born: March 1, 1944 in Lufkin, Texas Passed away: May 9, 2016 at his home in Skillyville (Seeley Lake, Mont.) Ed was 72 years old. Preceded in death by: his mother Nora and step-father Carl Beaty; father Merrel Bass and brother Merrel... Full story
SEELEY LAKE – Mary Jean Gibson went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 9. She passed away at her home in Seeley Lake. She was born Dec. 6, 1956 to Paul and Verna Gibson. Mary spent her short life serving others either in restaurant work and in the past 15 years performing home health care. For a couple years she operated a stone quarry. Mary loved living life and showed this by caring for the elderly, spending time with family and friends, her motorcycles and pets Vianna (dog) and Midnight (... Full story
