OBITUARIES

Oct 15, 2019

Remembering Thomas “Tom” Robert Buchhop…

Our beloved Tom, 71, was called home to a stunning celebration with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 15, 2019 after a sudden cardiac arrest at his home in Bigfork, MT. Kathy, his true love and life-long best friend was by his side.

Tom always shared his smile. He...

Oct 13, 2019

Robert E. Bittinger age 73, passed away on October 13, 2019 at Health Center North West in Kalispell, Montana. Robert was born on September 16, 1946 to David and Margaret Bittinger in Altoonia, Pennsylvania. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 13, 2019

Frances (Frannie) Lula Uken of Columbia Falls passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the age of 78 due to complications from Parkinson ’s disease. She left this life gently and gracefully. Frannie was born April 21, 1941 to Frances and Lula Shreve in Kellogg ID. Frannie was the oldest of five children and grew up taking...

Oct 12, 2019

Norma Burns, 81, of Kalispell, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019.

Norma was born March 16, 1938, in Polson to Eldon and Helen Coverdell. She attended schools in Essex and Columbia Falls.\Her joy was collectibles. One of her favorite passions was giving to the less fortunate in need — donating to...

Oct 12, 2019

Beatrice Lee Shepard age 72, passed away on October 12, 2019 at The Brendan House in Kalispell, Montana. Beatrice was born on September 02, 1947 to William Edward and Beulah (Clark) Mattheisen in Columbia Falls, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 12, 2019

Donald Allan Deltenre age 79, passed away on October 12, 2019 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Donald was born on July 27, 1940 to Eldwyn and Dorothy (Chesleigh) Deltenre in Astria, New York. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 11, 2019

Greg Phillips, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, died at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Kalispell, MT on October 11, 2019, surrounded by family and friends.

Greg was born in Libby, Montana, on June 21, 1946, to Ellis Bradley and Isabelle (Shipman) Phillips.  He attended school in Libby and graduated from Libby High School...

Oct 10, 2019

Our precious Mary passed from this world peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 10, 2019, with husband Tom at her side and bathed in the love of her family.

Mary was born in Norfolk, Nebraska, on Sept. 3, 1949, to Bernadette and James Thramer. Her family moved to Kalispell and Mary attended Flathead High School. She worked...

Oct 9, 2019

Marge Keith, 85, of Kalispell Montana passed away with family by her side on Wednesday, October 9th at Immanuel Lutheran Home.  She was born July 28th 1934 in Plaza North Dakota to Barbara and Louis Kok.  She was the 7th born of 8 children.

Marge was a graduate of Saint Leo’s High School in Minot North Dakota,...

Oct 7, 2019

Larry D. Johnson age 79, passed away on October 07, 2019 in Kalispell, Montana. Larry was born on December 23, 1939 to Clemence and Shirley (Horr) Johnson in Golden, North Dakota. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 7, 2019

On October 7th, 2019, , L. Jane Nelson-Ott age 79,  crossed the Rainbow Bridge to collect her dogs that had passed and reunite them all in their forever home with her and other special friends and family.

Jane was born January 29th, 1940 in St. Paul, MN to Clarence and Betty (Bursch) Nelson and reluctantly...

Oct 5, 2019

Brenda M. Lamb passed away Oct. 5, 2019, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center with her loving family by her side. Brenda was born in Wyoming to Dave and Debbie Lamb. She was born April 5, 1982, well before her due date. She was tiny, but mighty. From day one, she had her daddy wrapped around her little finger according...

Oct 1, 2019

Florence Ivy (Dean) Hendricks age 102 ½ passed away on October 1, 2019 in Kalispell, Montana. She was born March 18, 1917 in Clovis, NM. to Clyde and Teresa (Forsthofer) Dean. She was enrolled in Clovis schools and later the family moved to a farm in Forest, New Mexico and she went to school there. She was the 3rd ...

Oct 1, 2019

Edith Lillian Atkinson Wylie gracefully passed away on October 1, 2019, leaving her family and beloved friends with extraordinary memories and stories to cherish. A witty and gracious role model, Edith’s kindness and eagerness to embrace all who crossed her path will forever be the hallmark of goodwill. Edith’s 107 years of life evolved as the world progressed: from riding in...

Oct 1, 2019

Dennis Kaminski age 58, passed away Tuesday, October 01, 2019  in East Glacier, Montana while on Vacation. Services will be held in Texas. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 1, 2019

Marianne Wilson Robinson lived a life full of God’s Grace and Charity.  She passed peacefully at home in Kalispell in the early morning on October 1, 2019 at the age of 101.8438.  “Nana” was constantly surrounded by family and friends and will be missed deeply.  We ask that you pray for the repose of her soul.

Marianne...

Sep 30, 2019

Carolyn E. Cates age 61, passed away on September 30, 2019 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are pending at this time.Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Sep 30, 2019

Elinore Cecile Schoonover age 89, passed away on September 30, 2019 at Lakeview Care Center in Bigfork ,Montana. Elinore was born on November 19,1929 to Eugene Pierson and Ursela Mary (Butler) Gurley, in Denver, Colorado. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Sep 29, 2019

Judy Ann Leglend age 70, passed away on September 29, 2019 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Judy was born on November 19, 1948 to Anthony and Minnie (Sauza) Bem in Woodland, California. Viewing will be held 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday, October 05, 2019 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home with Graveside services to follow at...

Sep 29, 2019

On Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, Orma Mae Zander Fairbank, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 86.Orma was born on July 9, 1933, to Grace and Julius Zander on a homestead near Harlem, Montana.Orma was the sixth child and only girl born to Julius and Grace Zander. The family left the homestead and...