OBITUARIES

Jan 15, 2023

Elwyn Petry age 77, of Kalispell, passed away on January 15, 2023 at his home with his family by his side. Services are pending at this time.

Jan 14, 2023

Jody Elizabeth Mitchell, age 57, passed away on January 14, 2023, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, MT. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 14, 2023

Mildred Louise Hamblen, 90 Mildred, known to all as Mili, was born in February 1932 and passed away peacefully January 14, 2023 at home in Bigfork, MT surrounded by love ones. Mili was born in  London, KY to Edward and Eva Shelton with a larger than life personality. As the eldest of three, she was constantly keeping her younger...

Jan 12, 2023

David Everett Smith age 72 of Kalispell, passed away on January 12, 2023 at Logan Health Medical Center. David was born July 22, 1950 to Richard Charles Smith and Juanita Claire (Johnson). In Kalispell, MT.

Dave was raised and attended school in Kalispell graduating from Flathead High School in 1969.

Dave served in the Army...

Jan 12, 2023

 

Colleen Elmora Tafoya, 89 passed away on January 12th, 2023, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, MT.  

Colleen was born in Ronan, MT, on September 23rd, 1933, the daughter of Richard and Gladys Carlyle.

The history of Colleen’s family in Lake County goes back generations. Her father Richard Carlyle was a farmer and rancher in Mission Valley and...

Jan 12, 2023

Thomas Ralph Wiggin was born in Polson March 22, 1947, to Ralph and Korrine Wiggin. He graduated from Polson High School, the class of 1965. In high school, he was a member of the FFA chapter and attended a national conference. Tom built a mini-bike in shop class using his Pa’s rototiller engine and proudly drove it home from...

Jan 11, 2023

Jerome Malmin passed peacefully to his Lord on Jan. 11, 2023. Jerome was born Aug. 1, 1935 in Langdon, North Dakota, to parents Palmer and Clara Malmin. Shortly after giving birth his mother and twin sister died. Jerome’s father was unable to care for his newborn son. Jerome was raised by his maternal aunt Lucy and uncle...

Jan 10, 2023

Robert "Bob" Allan Wills age 75, of Kalispell, passed away on January 10, 2023 at Logan Health medical Center. Services are currently pending at this time.

Jan 9, 2023

Carol Coleen (Wade) Morris, 88, was taken home by our Lord on January 9, 2023, in her home in Kalispell following complications from dementia. She was surrounded by and enveloped in the love of her family.

Carol was born November 19, 1934, in Dempseytown, Pennsylvania, daughter of the late Morris Curtis Wade and Helen Coe Wade. She...

Jan 9, 2023

Robert Anthony Disernia age 84 of Whitefish, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Whitefish Care and Rehab. Services are currently pending at this time.

Jan 7, 2023

 

Henry Michael Kengerski (Hank), formerly of Warren, Michigan, died peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 87 in Kalispell, Montana, on January 7, 2023. Hank was born on May 20, 1935, in Kennan, Wisconsin.

Hank moved to Montana in 1978 from Michigan and knew he would never leave. His passion for hunting and the great outdoors consumed his...

Jan 7, 2023

Arnold Ray Clark, age 70, passed away on January 7, 2023, at his home in Bigfork, MT. No services are planned. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 7, 2023

Ray Alan Frederick age 59, of Whitefish, passed away on January 7, 2023 at Logan Health Medical Center.

Services are pending at this time.

Jan 6, 2023

Jerry Jay Franken, age 84, passed away on January 6, 2024, at his home in Marion, Montana. No services were planned. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.

Jan 6, 2023

Patti McIlhargey age 73, of Kalispell, passed away on January 6, 2023 at Logan Health Medical Center. Funeral Services will be announced .

Jan 4, 2023

Zona Gail Swenson age 73, of Cut Bank passed away on January 4, 2023 at Logan Health Medical Center. no local services are planned at this time.

Jan 4, 2023

Michael Southworth age 68 of Kalispell, passed away on January 4, 2023 at his home. Services are currently pending at this time.

Jan 3, 2023

Donald E. Smith, age 94, passed away on January 3, 2023, at his home in Lakeside, MT. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Jan 2, 2023

Shirley Ruth Hughes age 80 of Kalispell, passed away on January 2, 2023 at Logan Health Medical Center. Services are pending at this time.

Dec 29, 2022

Kenneth Walter Bauska, age 74, passed away on December 29, 2022, at Logan Health Medical Center in Kalispell, MT. Services are currently pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.