OBITUARIES

Feb 3, 2024

Vonda Lee McCubbins, age 92, passed away on February 3, 2024, at Kalispell Rehabilitation & Nursing in Kalispell, Montana. 

Vonda Fairchild McCubbins was born at home on April 28, 1931, to Walter and Grace Fairchild in Max, Nebraska. Vonda was the 4th of 7 children. Her family moved from Nebraska for employment, and eventually settled in Walla Walla, Washington. After graduating...

Feb 2, 2024

Edward Duane Stefanatz of Kalispell, 80, passed away on February 2nd, 2024, at Logan Health Center,  after a tough battle with cancer. He was born to Rudy and Agnes (Cassidy) Stefanatz in Columbus, Montana on March 2nd,1943, the first of 3 children, Ed, Nancy and John. 

Ed’s early life was spent in Butte, Montana, where his father started out as a...

Feb 2, 2024

 Robert wasn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but he was a quadruple shot of espresso in shock and awe to most he met. He loved boats, the ocean, cranes, cats, and his partner Darby, not necessarily in that order. 

Robert did his best to keep the tobacco industry in business, but gave up booze in 2020, much to the chagrin of the...

Jan 31, 2024

Steven Brewer, age 77, passed away on January 31, 2024, at his home in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 31, 2024

Margarete Fercho, age 94, passed away on January 31, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 30, 2024

Charles Riley, age 94, passed away on January 30, 2024, at his home in Whitefish, Montana. Services will be held at a later date. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 30, 2024

Jo Anne Marie Ross began to dance with the angels and her beloved Bob on the morning of January 30, 2024. She was 92 years old.  She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. 

She was born in Poplar, Montana on April 11, 1931, to Peter and Ruth Moller. They moved often in her school days, but her final...

Jan 30, 2024

Jan 29, 2024

Douglas R. Goodwin, age 85, passed away on January 29, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 28, 2024

Joseph Reichert Sr., age 88, passed away on January 28, 2024, at his home Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 28, 2024

Jacqueline Fleury, 70

Our dear sweet mother passed away peacefully at Logan Health on Jan. 28, 2024, after a battle with many illnesses, but it was a stroke that rendered her non- responsive. So, after consultations with family, we decided to put her in comfort care. She passed later that night.

She was an amazing soul, a fighter, a ROCK, an inspiration...

Jan 26, 2024

Gary Texel Ward, age 80, passed away on January 26, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 25, 2024

Jason Michael Knapp, age 49, passed away on January 25, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana.

Jason is survived by his wife, Erica Knapp; son Conner Knapp; daughter Cora Knapp; and Mother Linda Knapp-Strobel. 

A memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, in Kalispell, Montana, on Saturday February 3, 2024, at 3:00 PM. 

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Jan 25, 2024

Holly Marie Wilcock Blouch (45) was born on May 21, 1978, in Pampango, Angeleau, Philippines to Ernest Brent Wilcock and Marla Maude Friske Wilcock.

Holly passed away on January 25, 2024, at her home in Kalispell, Flathead, Montana due to complications of kidney failure.

Holly was raised in California with her aunt, uncle, and cousins. She moved to the Flathead Valley in...

Jan 23, 2024

 Myrna Ethel Warkins, beloved wife, mother, and artist, passed away on January 23, 2024, in Kalispell, Montana. She was a remarkable woman whose kindness and gentle nature touched the lives of all those around her. Born on April 26, 1939, in Vanguard, Saskatchewan, Canada, Myrna's journey through life was characterized by love, dedication, and a passion for the arts.

Myrna's artistic...

Jan 23, 2024

Carol S. Christensen, 82. Our wife, sister, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left us January 23, 2024 for her Heavenly home. She was born in Billings, Montana on May 12, 1941, to Pearl and Frank DeVille. Carol was raised in Bearcreek, Montana. She attended primary education there, and then became a Belfry Bat in High School.

Carol loved her kids, grandkids and was...

Jan 22, 2024

Ben Flaig Jr. passed away on January 22, 2023 at Logan Health Medical Center. No services are planned at this time.

Jan 22, 2024

Theodore “Ted” S. Kauffman passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Jan. 22, 2024, at his home in Kalispell, MT, after a long, hard battle with cancer. He was 52. Ted was born in Aug. 1971, to Jim and Naomi. In 1991, he married Natalie; they had 6 children together and took 1 more in. As a devout Christian,...

Jan 19, 2024

Calvin Maurice Ray, age 79, passed away on January 19, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 19, 2024

Barbara T. Kropp, age 87, passed away on January 19, 2024, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services will be held in the spring. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.