OBITUARIES

Jan 31, 2019

Margaret J. Langel, age 67, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on January 31, 2019. Services are currently pending. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 30, 2019

Carrie Jean Lucas, age 60, passed away in Bigfork, MT on January 30, 2019. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M on Friday, February 8 at Niswonger~Reynolds Funeral Home in Bend, Oregon. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 30, 2019

John E. White, age 68, formerly of Kalispell, died in Federal Way, Washington on January 30, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Barbara White, of Milton, Washington and brother, Gilbert White, of Kalispell. An interment will take place at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 29, 2019

Duane Allen Battes, 77

Duane was 77 years young when he passed away, after a hard-fought battle with cancer on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at 15:00. He passed away peacefully at home in Kalispell, MT surrounded by his family.

Duane was born in Williston, ND on July 1, 1941.  He was preceded in...

Jan 28, 2019

Dianne Marie Livermore Bufton walks with Jesus today after a short battle with cancer that ultimately led her home.  She loved and was loved by many from both of her earthly homes.  She always said, “I have the family that God gave me and the family that I chose,” as she referred to family, respectively, that were based out...

Jan 28, 2019

Brandon Heath Nelson, 38

On Monday, January 28, 2019 Brandon left us suddenly and all too soon after a vehicle accident in Bigfork. His beloved Blue Heeler/Border Collie mix Sheba and her young puppy Rojo followed him over the Rainbow Bridge.

Brandon was born in Aberdeen SD on July 25, 1980 to Teresa Snyder Nelson...

Jan 26, 2019

Kathleen “Kay” Stieler age 94, passed away Saturday January 26, 2019 in Olympia, WA.  Kay was born on April 19, 1924 in Butte, Montana to William and Catherine (George) Rowe. Funeral Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 24, 2019

James Groom age 60. passed away on Thursday January 24, 2019 at North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, James was born on February 26, 1958. services are currently pending at this time.

Jan 22, 2019

Joyce Irene Marsh, loving mother, sister and friend & longtime resident of Polson, MT., passed away on January 22, 2019 in Kalispell at the age of 68. Joyce was married to the love of her life, James Marsh for 44 years. She loved and cared for him until his death in 2014. They both took great pride in their 2...

Jan 22, 2019

Robert Fousek, age 76, passed away in Bigfork, MT on January 22, 2019. Services are currently pending. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 21, 2019

Faye Hilary Lomax, 71, passed away on Monday Jan. 21, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell.

Faye was born on April 28, 1947, in San Francisco to Harry and Euphemia (Torres) Sowle.

She was a distinguished graphic designer and artist.

Fay is survived by daughter Hilary Von Limbach, son Cameron and...

Jan 20, 2019

Andrew Craigan Harris, 22

On Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, Andrew Craigan Harris began eternity with Jesus!

Andrew was born Jan. 8, 1997, in Kalispell to Greg and Jeanie Harris. He joined siblings Tiger, Joshua, Hannah and Caleb.

He grew up in Kalispell, attending Trinity Lutheran Preschool, Edgerton Elementary, Kalispell Middle School and Glacier...

Jan 19, 2019

RC age 44,  passed away at home in Whitefish, Mt. on January 19, 2019.  He was born on March 11, 1974 in Wenatchee, WA. the first of four children born to Robbe and Cathy Pitts.  He came into this world six weeks early with a fighting spirit that served him well for almost forty five...

Jan 18, 2019

Billie Joyce LaBudde Age 77

Passed away peacefully in her sleep at home the morning of Friday the 18th. An outstanding entrepreneur and business woman specializing in finance she achieved the rank of vice president in five high tech companies. She is survived by her husband of 41 years Edward and daughters Angela, Laura, Amanda...

Jan 17, 2019

Ashley Marie Nishiyama began blessing us with her life beginning April 1, 2002.  Ashley blessed us for 16 years until January 17, 2019.  Born in Santa Clara, CA; Ashley aspired to be an artist, and was a student in her Junior year at Columbia Falls High School in Columbia Falls, MT.   Ashley is survived by her father,...

Jan 14, 2019

Diana L. Cohenour, age 71, passed away at Health Center Northwest in Kalispell on January 14, 2019. Diana was born on April 23, 1947 to Melvin and Cleta (Sasser) Brooks in Santa Maria, CA.. Per Diana's request, there will be no services. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 14, 2019

Carrol O. Massey, age 82, passed away at Brendan House in Kalispell on January 14, 2019. Carrol was born on August 10, 1936 to Loy and Esther (Piercy) Overton in Kalispell, MT. There are no services planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 14, 2019

Captain Don E. “Pete” Clark passed away in his sleep on Jan. 14, 2019.

Don wanted to fly since his first airplane ride and lesson in a Piper Cub while in Great Falls before he turned 21. He washed the aircraft to earn his first ride and after that was only out of the air to sleep...

Jan 13, 2019

Bill Covey age 90, passed away on January 13, 2019 in Kalispell, Montana with the love and support of his family after suffering a stroke.  He was preceded in death just two months ago by his beloved wife, Ruby Gene. Bill was born in Missoula on January 18, 1928, the youngest of eight children who all preceded...

Jan 13, 2019

Lila Mae Christine Pritchard (Paulson)

Lila Pritchard of Cut Bank, Montana went to be with her Lord and Savior on Jan 13, 2019 at the age of 98. Lila was born Aug. 5, 1920  to Oliver and Lillian Paulson in Portland ND.  She was the oldest daughter in a family of 6 children, two older brothers Leroy and...