OBITUARIES

Mar 19, 2021

Rev. Eddie K. Stubblefield died on March 19th 2021at the age of 85 years.  He was born on September 12, 1935 to Kenneth Stiddard and Frances Louise (Hendricks) Stubblefield in Jeffersonville, Indiana, the eldest of four boys.  A graduate of Jeffersonville High School, he earned his B.A. degree from Transylvania University in Lexington, Kentucky and the B.D....

Mar 18, 2021

Jaclyn Kristine Felt age 42, passed away on March 18, 2021 at her home in Kalispell. Jaclyn was born on February 4, 1979. Services are pending at this time.

Mar 18, 2021

With great sadness we announce, Terry Strand, age 73, passed away peacefully March 18, 2021 in Kalispell surrounded by his girls.  He was born on April 14, 1947 to Mel and Hilda Strand.  He was born and raised in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead High School.

Terry met Loretta Stokes in 1972 and 6 months later were...

Mar 18, 2021

Kitty Lee Kirby, age 69, of Kalispell, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, after a long-fought battle with breast cancer.

She was born on Dec. 18, 1951, in Evanston, Illinois to Serwin and Jane Pusczewicz. Shortly after her birth, the family relocated to Downey, California, where Kitty graduated from Warren High School in 1970.

During...

Mar 16, 2021

Rick's marvelous adventure ended when he was chosen to join his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in heaven on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Rick's greatest joys in life were his salvation in Christ, the birth of his children and the opportunities that he was given to teach others the practical application of the Gospel for their everyday lives. As...

Mar 15, 2021

Gene E. Garrison age 84, passed away on March 15, 2021. Gene was born on July 7, 1936 to Clyde and Catherine (Herzog) Lehman, in Massillon, Ohio.

Gene met Selma Larson and they married on August 29, 1959 while he was serving at Malmstrom A.F.B. After they married, they moved to San Diego, CA. Later they purchased...

Mar 13, 2021

Melville L. Morris Jr. age 77, passed away on March 13, 2021 at Brendan House in Kalispell, Montana. Melville was born on February 1, 1944 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 13, 2021

Sonja Kay Lentz age 69, passed away on March 13, 2021. Sonja was born to Arnold Stene and Ruby (Palmer) Stene, on March 9, 1952 in Shelby, MT.

Sonja’s life was filled with love and happiness. Sonja was raised in her younger years in Shelby, MT. Her family moved to Kalispell for a few years and Sonja...

Mar 12, 2021

Richard “Rick” Alan Bronson of Somers, Montana, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, on March 12, 2021, He was 74.

Rick was born on October 15, 1946 in Ontario, Oregon to Rosemary Carr and Eugene Bronson. Rick spent the first 10 years of his life on the family cattle ranch in...

Mar 11, 2021

Stephanie Baca, 76, died March 11, 2021, in Kalispell.

She was born March 20, 1944, in San Francisco and was raised in Denver. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree at the College of Notre Dame in Belmont, California, then education endorsements in Spanish and biology at Montana State University. She was a Fulbright Scholar...

Mar 11, 2021

Theodore Girard deWerd age 85, passed away on March 11, 2021 at Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, Montana. Theodore was born on August 01, 1935 to John and Katherine (Fernbaugh) deWerd, in Barnsville, MN. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 10, 2021

James "Jim" R. Hoyt age 64, passed away on March 10, 2021 at his home in Coram, Montana. Jim was born on February 12, 1957 to Robert and Hermina (Mayer) Hoyt, in Covina, CA. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 9, 2021

Howard H. Jacobson age 95, passed away on March 9, 2021 in Kalispell, Montana. Howard is survived by his daughter; Jessica. At his request there will be no services. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 9, 2021

Janet Lorraine Truchot age 79, passed away on March 9, 2021 at her home in Kalispell, Montana. Janet was born on June 25, 1941 to Thomas G. and Thelma I. (Field) Harper, in Broadus, Montana. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 8, 2021

LaVonne(Vonnie) Donahue of Eureka, born in Deadwood, SD on Nov 29, 1951 passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Mar 8, 2021.

Vonnie was proceeded in death by her parents Carl and Rose Goble and brother Curt.  She is survived by her son Josh Shafer, friend and companion of 32 years Warren Donahue, and siblings Craig, Jim,...

Mar 6, 2021

Robert Francis Gembolis

September 11, 1943 — March 6, 2021

Bob passed peacefully away in his sleep after a long illness. He leaves behind his wife, Dixie, son, Mike (Megan), daughter Angela (Tim Price) and granddaughters Cheri and Alexis.

Born in Toledo, Ohio, he was the eldest son of seven children....

Mar 5, 2021

Abby Laine Morrow age 38,  of Kalispell, passed away on March 5, 2021 at Health Center Northwest. Abby was born in New Castle, IN to James and Geneva (Kennedy) Morrow. Abby attended and graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 2000.

Abby worked for various jobs throughout her life, Family Video, Perfect Circle Credit...

Mar 5, 2021

Glenda Marie Herrera age 59, passed away on March 5, 2021 at her home in Kalispell, Montana. Glenda was born on August 20, 1961 in Redmond, Oregon. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Mar 4, 2021

Diana Wolfe, 71

Hi friends, I wanted to let you know that my work here on earth is complete.  March 4th, 2021 in Kalispell, Montana I received an invite, a sort of offer you can’t refuse, from an appointment from which I won’t be returning.  This opportunity comes with unbelievable perks such as a chance to be...

Mar 4, 2021

Robert H. Empie age 68, passed away on March 04, 2021 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Robert was born on May 22, 1952 to Robert F. and Carol J. (Clover) Empie, in Boise, Idaho. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.