OBITUARIES

Sep 24, 2019

Sherman J. McClure passed away in the early morning hours of September 24, 2019, in Kalispell Regional Medical Center at the age of 94.

Sherman was born in Columbia Heights, Minnesota on April 27, 1925. Sherman grew up in South Bend, Indiana, attended ”Lakeville High School” where he excelled in Track and Field events, winning...

Sep 24, 2019

Allie Bernetty Powell age 92, passed away on September 24, 2019 at her home in Lakeside, Montana. Allie was born on October 01,1926 to James and Bessie (Morrow) Hobbs in Danville, Illinois. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family

Sep 24, 2019

Donald Malcolm Peters age 81, passed away September 24, 2019 in Whitefish, Montana. Donald was born on June 27, 1938 to Malcolm and Leone (Olson) Peters in SanFrancisco, California. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Sep 23, 2019

Harold J Vachal died In Kalispell September 23, 2019, active and joking even in his last few days.  The grandkids always said that Grandpa could fix anything.  But he could no longer fix his tired body, so God gave him a brand new one.

Harold was born April 18, 1925 in Ross ND, and was...

Sep 22, 2019

James E. Kruse age 83, passed away on September 22, 2019 at his home in Kalispell, Montana. James was born on March 21, 1936 to Robert and Edith (Pewitt) Kruse in Havre, Montana. Servicesasre pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Sep 21, 2019

Virgil John Kirkland went home to be with the Lord on Saturday,September 21, 2019 at age 85. Virgil was born January 28, 1934 in Kalispell, MT. to Clarence and Dorathy (Verley) Kirkland and lived all his life here. He married Sandra Roark on May 8, 1967. He worked at Plum Creek, Petrolane Gas and retired from Montana Power. He was an...

Sep 18, 2019

The hypnotic embrace that ​Whit Richard Jarrett​ lived this life with began on July 1, 1970. His sudden and unexpected departure, as a result of natural causes,  on September 16, 2019 has left many souls cherishing moments of laughter, spontaneous escapades, practical jokes and fireside conversations that filled his 49 years.

Whit was born in...

Sep 17, 2019

William D. Harness age 86, passed away on September 17,2019 at the Health Center Northwest in Kalispell, Montana. William was born on June 02,1933 to Henry and Nettie (Walkinshaw) Harness in Elmo,Mo. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Sep 16, 2019

Dr. John Roger Stoianoff  age 75, passed away on Thursday September 12, 2019 at his home in Dayton, Montana. John was born on September 22,1943 to John and Mabel (Dobrovolny) Stoianoff in Ogden,Utha .A celebration of life will take place later in Portland, Oregon. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.

Sep 16, 2019

Peter J. Eby age 70, passed away on September 16, 2019 at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Peter was born on April 11, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to Thomas and Lucille (Tanno) Eby. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Sep 15, 2019

Bruce Jerome Harris, 95, of Kalispell, died Sunday, Sept. 15, 2019, of natural causes at home. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn Reynolds; son Chris Harris (Karen) and granddaughter Jazmine of Vallejo, California; eight stepchildren; and 25 stepgrandchildren or stepgreat-grandchildren.

He was predeceased by wives Sondra Kennedy Harris in 1998 and Emily Barlow King in 1987....

Sep 14, 2019

Bruce Donald Bardwell, 57, passed way in his home on Sept. 14, 2019, after a yearlong battle with multiple myeloma (cancer of the spine).

Bruce was born Feb. 2, 1962, in Kalispell to Donald and Norma (Florence Mohn) Bardwell. Bruce

later in 1978 moved to Lakeside, Oregon, with his family. Bruce later returned...

Sep 13, 2019

James Nowlin, 66, of Kalispell, was called home on Friday, Sept. 13, 2019.

James was born on Feb. 22, 1953, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Ruby and Guy Nowlin. He had six siblings, David Nowlin, Connie (Bud) Beebe, Jeff (Suzi) Nowlin, Roy (Judi) Nowlin, and Richard Hunt.James married Brenda Belveal in 1975. They were a very blended...

Sep 12, 2019

Ronald M. Iverson age 71, passed away on September 12,2019 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell,Montana. Ronald was born on January 29,1948 to Kenneth and Elsie (Mickelson) Iverson in Wiliston,North Dakota.He is survived by his loving wife Carley Iverson. Services are pending at this time.Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Sep 12, 2019

The angels came and took Hank Valentino to Heaven today, September 12, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Lucille, his children, Henry, Vincent, Leesa, and Adele, and their spouses Jan, Viviana, and Jeff, as well as 4 grandchildren whom he loved with all his heart.  His calm courage in the face of a long illness was his final...

Sep 11, 2019

Bradford T. Tucker age 69,passed away on September 11, 2019 in Kalispell, Montana. Bradford was born on May 10,1950 to William and Patricia (Wiswell) Tucker,in Seattle,Washington. A Memorial service with full Military Honors will be held at 11:00 am Friday, September 20,2019, at the 'Church of Nazarene'. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Sep 10, 2019

David William Skranak, 67, passed away on Sept. 10, 2019, at the Health Center Northwest in Kalispell.David was born on March 3, 1952, in Libby to Frank and Gloria (Hoefner) Skranak.David married Elizabeth Finch in 1983 in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. They celebrated 36 years of marriage.David was preceded in death by his parents.David is survived by his wife Elizabeth,...

Sep 9, 2019

Shiela Kite-LeCount was born on March 2, 1971On Sept. 9, 2019, she went to be with her oldest son Larry in heaven.Her husband Steve and two remaining kids, Brandin and Mariah Penner, would like to invite family and friends to her memorial/potluck at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in Marantette park in Columbia Falls. Please come and celebrate her...

Sep 8, 2019

Dennis W. Riehl age 72,  passed away on September 08,2019 at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell.  Dennis was born on April 08,1947 in Helca, South Dakota to Kermit and Esther (Neubauer) Holty. Dennis served our country in the United States AirForce as Chief Master Sargent.Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Sep 8, 2019

Wilbur Roy Clark Jr.age 61  passed away on September 08,2019 at his home in  Kalispell, MT. Wilbur was born on March 10,1958  in Billings, MT to Wilbur Roy and Helen (Sercel) Clark. Wilbur  is survived by his wife Barbara Clark. Services are pending at this time.  Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.