OBITUARIES

Kalispell, MT Obituaries

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

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.

Lawrence Lawson Kennedy

Lawrence Lawson Kennedy

Nov 24, 2023

 Lawrence Kennedy, 85Lawrence Lawson Kennedy husband of Sandra Sitzmann and father of Chris Kennedy, left this world on November 24, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Nursing Home in Kalispell, MT. Lawrence entered this world as a roaring lion, an Indiana Jones character who never took "no" for an answer. He was born in California, determined to conquer everything presented to him....

Gloria Ann Puckett

Gloria Ann Puckett

Nov 23, 2023

 Our beloved mother, Gloria Ann Puckett, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on

November 23, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home in Kalispell,

Montana. She was a kind, strong, generous, and religious woman who deeply loved her family,

friends, and God.

Gloria was born January 10, 1939, to William and Nellie (Moon)...

Dorothy June Merola

Dorothy June Merola

Nov 23, 2023

Dorothy June Merola, age 100, passed away on November 23, 2023, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Roberta Rae (Wilson) Fetveit

Roberta Rae (Wilson) Fetveit

Nov 22, 2023

 Roberta R. (Wilson) Fetveit, age 65, passed away peacefully, in Whitefish, on November 22nd, 2023.  She was born on November 7, 1958, in Miles City, to Chuck and Marilyn Wilson.  Roberta grew up in and around Billings, MT but spent most of her life living in Kalispell.

Roberta loved traveling, going to concerts, and animals (especially her cats).  She enjoyed...

Jennes Smith

Jennes Smith

Nov 22, 2023

Jennes Smith, age 71, passed away on November 22, 2023, at Whitefish Care & Rehabilitation Center in Whitefish, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Mike Wayne Cotton

Mike Wayne Cotton

Nov 19, 2023

Mike Wayne Cotton, 74, passed away on Nov. 19, 2023, at Logan Health Medical Center. 

He was born in Kalispell, Montana, on June 23, 1949, to Donna ( Lynch) and Elvin Morrow. Elvin died in a boating accident when Mike was very young. A year or so later Donna remarried Don Cotton and the family moved to Helena to a ranch...

Doris Garber

Doris Garber

Nov 19, 2023

Doris Garber, age 84, passed away on November 19, 2023, at Prestige Assisted Living in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Al Waddell

Al Waddell

Nov 18, 2023

Al Waddell, age 83, passed away on November 18, 2023, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Bette Merle Haugan

Bette Merle Haugan

Nov 18, 2023

 

Bette Merle (Young) Haugan passed away on Nov. 18, 2023 at her residence with Family at her side.

 

Bette, was a truly devoted and beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great “Ama”.  She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses, Mark and Carla Haugan, Marla and Kim Elliott, Rodger and Lisa Haugan and Chris and Sue Haugan;...

James Monte Lemons

James Monte Lemons

Nov 17, 2023

James Monte Lemons, age 67, passed away at his home in Hungry Horse, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Wally S. Maeda

Wally S. Maeda

Nov 15, 2023

Wally S. Maeda, age 65, passed away on November 15, 2023, at Brendan House in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Hazel I. MacLeod

Hazel I. MacLeod

Nov 12, 2023

Hazel I. MacLeod, age 96, passed away on November 12, 2023, at Wel-Life in Kalispell, Montana. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Ronald William Albiston

Ronald William Albiston

Nov 11, 2023

 Ronald William Albiston, "Elk" or "Griz" as he was commonly known by his friends, began life on a cold January day in 1941 in Idaho, and left it on Nov. 11, 2023, in Kalispell. He was the son of George and Fern (Johnson) Albiston. He was joined shortly afterwards by a little sister named Glenna Jo. 

Ron's early days were...

Angeline M. Kruckenberg

Angeline M. Kruckenberg

Nov 9, 2023

 

Angeline Kruckenberg passed peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at home. Angie was born to Harry and Bernadine Kunda in Wibaux County, Montana, on March 27, 1932. She moved with her parents and little sister, Elizabeth, to Kalispell by an invitation from her Aunt Agnes Weisz, Harry’s sister. Later the family...

Kraig Anderson

Kraig Anderson

Nov 7, 2023

 

Kraig Allen Anderson, 62, of Kalispell, passed away on Nov. 7, 2023. Born on Sept. 27, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Kraig grew up residing on both the East and West coasts before finally settling in Kalispell where he worked as a master stone fabricator, creating works that will endure for generations.

Kind and generous, Kraig was a wonderful cook...

Edward Cody Chobert

Edward Cody Chobert

Nov 5, 2023

 

Edward Cody Chobert, age 87 passed away unexpectedly November 5, 2023 in Kalispell Montana.  He was born in Philadelphia PA on May 6, 1936. He is preceded in death by his beloved mother Vivian Chobert (née Romano), his stepfather George Chobert, and his Aunt Valeria Fawl. He is survived by his special family members Ivy, his children Dylan, Natasha,...