OBITUARIES

Kalispell, MT Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kalispell, MT, Flathead County & Surround Areas

Jean Fischer

Jean Fischer

Dec 10, 2023

 Jean Frances Kowalski Fischer exited stage left on December 10, 2023...5 years to the date since herhusband Bill Fischer passed on December 10, 2018. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February4, 1933 to Pauline and Edward Kowalski and was always proud of her Polish heritage. Her list ofchallenges, experiences and accomplishments began with her earliest challenge of having...

Allan B. Cafferky

Allan B. Cafferky

Dec 8, 2023

 It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Allan Bryan Cafferky, 78, on Dec. 8, 2023. He was born on May 29, 1945, in Los Angeles, California. He was an alumnus of Upper Columbia Academy in Spangle, Washington.

His life was marked by a tireless dedication to his craft and a commitment to excellence. As a respiratory...

Aurora Holmes

Aurora Holmes

Dec 8, 2023

Aurora Holmes passed away on December 8, 2023, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Elden Leroy Rammell

Elden Leroy Rammell

Dec 6, 2023

Elden Leroy Rammell, age 87, passed away on December 6, 2023, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services will be held at a later date. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jeanne Thomas

Jeanne Thomas

Dec 6, 2023

 

Jeanne A. Thomas, 91

Jeanne A. Thomas passed away on December 6, 2023.  Jeanne was born on April 15, 1932, in Long Beach, California to Earl and Elizabeth Hanks.  Jeanne’s mother later married a naval officer, Archie Morrison.   As a child raised in a career military family, Jeanne travelled all over the world.  She lived in the Philippines and...

Bonnie Donsbach

Bonnie Donsbach

Dec 5, 2023

Bonnie Jean Donsbach, age 78, passed away on December 5, 2023, in Kalispell, MT. Bonnie was born on January 2, 1945, in Boise, ID to William and Betty (Row) Clements.

 Bonnie loved farming and talked about counting her blessings while driving the tractors. Her main passion was she wanted everyone to be happy and get along.

 She was proceeded in...

Thomas F. Payne

Thomas F. Payne

Dec 5, 2023

Thomas  F. Payne, 75, passed away Dec. 5, 2023, at the Buffalo Hill Terrace. He was born in Livingston, Montana, on July 28, 1948.  

He grew up in a modest home on the banks of the Yellowstone River. He enjoyed the Montana way of life. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, X-country and downhill skiing, square and western dancing and most of...

Joan Lee Johansen

Joan Lee Johansen

Dec 3, 2023

Joan Lee Johansen, age 90, passed away of natural causes, on December 3, 2023, at her home in Kalispell, Montana.

She was a domestic goddess.

 She was preceeded in death by parents Bruce Lee Menefee and Mary Elizabeth Easton.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Owen duBois of Kalispell, MT; son Jeff Johansen of Dallas, Texas; daughters Virginia...

Michael Y. Rogers

Michael Y. Rogers

Dec 2, 2023

Michael Y. Rogers, age 81, passed away on December 2, 2023, at his home in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Gary Arthur Sauter

Gary Arthur Sauter

Dec 1, 2023

Gary Arthur Sauter, age 89, passed away on December 1, 2023, at his home in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

James Alden MacDowell

James Alden MacDowell

Nov 30, 2023

James Alden MacDowell, age 73, passed away on November 30, 2023, at his home in Columbia Falls, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Joseph James Felker

Joseph James Felker

Nov 29, 2023

Joseph James Felker, age 66, passed away on November 29, 2023, at his home in Ferndale, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Connie Marie Parker

Connie Marie Parker

Nov 29, 2023

Connie Marie Parker, age 76, passed away on November 29, 2023, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Katherine Clark

Katherine Clark

Nov 28, 2023

Katherine Clark, age 73, passed away on November 28, 2023, at her home in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Robert Dwayne Kiewel

Robert Dwayne Kiewel

Nov 28, 2023

Robert Dwayne Kiewel, age 74, passed away on November 28, 2023, at his home in Kalispell, Montana. Services will be held at a later date. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Douglas "Kayle" Hobbs

Douglas "Kayle" Hobbs

Nov 27, 2023

Douglas "Kayle" Hobbs, age 87, passed away on November 27, 2023, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Polson, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Clell Dee Hoffman

Clell Dee Hoffman

Nov 27, 2023

 

Clell Hoffman passed away on November 27, 2023. Born on October 18, 1937, in Hutchinson, Kansas to Doyle and Etha Hoffman. Clell lived a remarkable life that touched the hearts and influenced many, beginning with his family, his friends, his students and his employees, who will forever cherish his memory. For 27 years, he called Ashley Lake and Kalispell,...

Clara Rae Mitchell

Clara Rae Mitchell

Nov 27, 2023

Clara Rae Mitchell, age 78, passed away on November 27, 2023, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Mary Jo "Mitzi" Rice

Mary Jo "Mitzi" Rice

Nov 25, 2023

 

Mary Jo “Mitzi” Rice passed away in her sleep on Saturday, November 25, 2023 in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she and husband Dixon spent Thanksgiving with their oldest son, Devin.

She was born on January 23, 1955, in Butte, Montana, the only child of Joseph and Mary Leary. She grew up in Butte, attending Catholic grade schools and graduating...

Phillip David Howrey

Phillip David Howrey

Nov 25, 2023

 Phillip David Howrey, age 83, passed away on November 25, 2023, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.