OBITUARIES

May 9, 2019

Walter Kenneth Smith, age 66, passed away in Kalispell on May 9, 2019. Walter was born on February 15, 1953 in Passaic, New Jersey. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.

May 8, 2019

Miriam Batt Foot, 90, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Expressions Memory Care in Kalispell.

Miriam was born Feb. 26, 1929, in Ballantine, Montana, the ninth and youngest born to Fred and Mary Batt.

Miriam attended grades 1-4 at Longfellow Grade School north of Shepherd, Montana, and then spent the rest of her...

May 7, 2019

Barbara Jean Allison age 68, passed away May 7th, 2019 from injuries received in a vehicle collision that occurred on Highway 2 between Kalispell and Columbia Falls, MT.  She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Barbara Jean (Murray) Allison was born June 5th, 1950 in La Junta, CO, and was raised with her sisters in Security, CO. ...

May 7, 2019

John Melroy Kestell, 81, passed away on May 7, 2019; peacefully in his sleep, at home, which was what he wanted.

John was born in Rhine Center, Wisconsin, to Helen and Melroy Kestell, the oldest child of 13 children, on May 21, 1937. Raised on a dairy farm and educated in a one-room schoolhouse, he was proud...

Apr 30, 2019

Yvonne "VERNON" Wood, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at his home in Kalispell. Vernon was born on July 28, 1935. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 28, 2019

Naomi Lee Balum age 82, passed away on Sunday April 28, 2019 at the home of her dear friends the Tidwell's. Naomi was born on May 20, 1936. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 28, 2019

Rosemarie K. Malson age 84, passed away at her home in Kalispell with her family by her side. Rosemarie was born on October 28, 2934 in Missouri. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 27, 2019

Carrie Nolan, age 72, passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell. Carrie was born on September 8, 1946. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 26, 2019

Donald Gene Carder went home to be with Jesus on April 26, 2019, at the age of 94, in Kalispell.

He was a wonderful man, loving husband, amazing father and grandfather. He will be missed a lot. He served two tours of duty in World War II. Don crossed the equator 50 times. He was aboard the...

Apr 26, 2019

Kathryn Reye Eaton age 73, passed away on Friday April 26, 2019  at Edgewood Vista in Kalispell. Kathryn was born on October 15, 1945 in Seattle, WA. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 25, 2019

Kay Thomas went home on April 25, 2019. While cancer winnowed off her mortal coil, it did not define her life and through the crucible of suffering a beautiful soul was refined for perfect praise. She finished well, with heaven-bent heart and faith unshaken.

Kay was born on Sept. 3, 1946. at Mercy Hospital in...

Apr 22, 2019

James Edward Keys, age 86, passed away on Monday April 22, 2019 at Brendan House in Kalispell. James was born on May 31, 1932 in Columbus, Ohio. Private family services will take place at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.

Apr 22, 2019

Barbara J. Knutson age 78, passed away on Monday April 22, 2019 at her home in Kalispell. Barbara was born on February 28, 1941. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home.  Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.

Apr 21, 2019

Jim Hiebert, age 78, of Whitefish passed away at his home on April 21, 2019. Jim was born in Langdon, ND on August 27, 1940. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.

Apr 21, 2019

Viola Burnich age 87, passed away on Sunday April 21, 2019 at her home in Kalispell with her family at her side. Viola was born on January 19, 1932 in Hinkley, Ohio. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family/.

Apr 21, 2019

Gordon Wayne Wardinsky, age 92, passed away peacefully following Easter church service on April 21, 2019 at WEL-Life assisted living in Kalispell.  Gordon was born on June 17, 1926 in Great Falls, the youngest son of Harry and Pearl Wardinsky.  He grew up in the Lower Sun River area of Great Falls and attended Charles Russell elementary...

Apr 19, 2019

Terry G. Brutscher, 70, passed away on April 19, 2019, from complications from leukemia.

Terry was born on Dec. 20, 1948, in Spirit Lake, Idaho, and was raised in Weston, Oregon.

Terry joined the Army and served his time during the Korean conflict.

Terry worked as a real estate appraiser first in Umatilla...

Apr 19, 2019

Vera Founds, age 85, passed away in Marion on April 19, 2019. Vera was born on February 18, 1934. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.

Apr 19, 2019

Dirk Lee Niebaum, age 57, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer with his loving family by his side. Dirk was born on August 6, 1961 in Turlock, CA. to Frank Niebaum and Maggi Brown. Dirk was a beloved teacher at Hedges and Peterson Elementary and coached football, wrestling and track. Dirk volunteered...

Apr 19, 2019

Jerome Belstad II, passed away in Kalispell on April 19, 2019. Jerome was born on January 2, 1962 in Great Falls, MT to Jerome and Joyce (Cartwright) Belstad I. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.