OBITUARIES

Oct 20, 2020

Col. John “Jerry” William Bristow M.D., 81, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Oct. 20, 2020.

Jerry was born on Jan. 23, 1939 to Jack and Marian Bristow in Monroe, Wisconsin.

Jerry grew up in an Air Force family with stations across the U.S. and overseas. He attended college at University of...

Oct 20, 2020

On October 20, 2020 Florence Sutherland passed away at the age of 98.5 years.  She was born January 25, 1922 in Conrad, Montana   -Daughter of Ida Clementina Pauli Fowler and Walter Fowler.  The oldest of seven siblings; Clark (Lorraine) Flower, Jim (Barbara)Fowler, Virginia/Ginger (Jim) Todd, Bill (Rosemary) Fowler, Tom(Kay) Fowler, Dick (Arla) Fowler, Mary (Dale) Inabnit.  She married Bill...

Oct 19, 2020

Reta Sue (Rankin) VanBemmel age 85, passed away on October 19, 2020 at Heritage Place in Kalispell, Montana.

Sue was born on July 23, 1935 to Mike and Dorothy (Davis) Rankin in Archer, Nebraska. She was raised in Grand Island, NE. where she also graduated highschool.

Sue married her husband Mr. Joe VanBemmel of 43...

Oct 17, 2020

Jesseka Marie Dickey age 30, passed away on October 17, 2020 at her home in Libby, Jesseka was born on August 12, 1990 in Kodiak, Alaska to Michael Carl and Barbara Jean ( Netherly) Dickey. Services will be announced at a later date.

Oct 17, 2020

Gerald Nicholas Eischen age 80, passed away on October 17, 2020 at his home in Columbia Falls, MT, with his family by his side. Gerald was born on March 17, 1940 in Chicago, IL, to Nicholas and Lillian (Jensen) Eischen. no services are planned at this time.

Oct 17, 2020

Cora Beth Guay, 90, passed away Oct. 17, 2020, at Hidden Meadows in Columbia Falls.

Cora was born on July 29, 1930, in Glasgow, Montana, to Lawrence and Elizabeth Grainger. She was the first of four kids.

Cora attended school and graduated high school in Glasgow and went on to one year of nursing school...

Oct 16, 2020

Isabelle went to be with her Savior on Oct. 16, 2020.

She was born to George and Archebelle (Bartlett) Hawes on April 3, 1920, in Van Hook, North Dakota.

During her teen years she worked as a housemaid and waitress. In 1937 she accepted a proposal of marriage from Arnold Amundson and they were wed...

Oct 16, 2020

Mark Robert Fox age 57, passed away on October 16, 2020 at his home in Kalispell, Montana. Mark was born on May 27, 1963 to Douglas and Mary Jo Fox. No services are planned at thia time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 15, 2020

Wayne Leslie Belcourt age 71, passed away on October 15, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Leslie was born on March 11, 1949 to Alec and Helen (HomeGun) Belcourt, in Browning, MT. Services are planned for 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at HomeGun Family Cemetery in Browning, MT. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the...

Oct 15, 2020

Joseph R. “Sonny” Cartwright, age 81, passed away on Oct. 15, 2020, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Joseph “Joe” was born on Feb. 10, 1939, in St. John, North Dakota, to Joseph and Mary (McMaster) Cartwright. He grew up with two brothers and two sisters.

Joe joined the Marines where he served our country proudly...

Oct 14, 2020

Gregory Beeson age 66, passed away on October 14, 2020 at Health Center North West in Kalispell, Montana. Gregory was born on March 18, 1954. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 14, 2020

Ronald Bruce Stevens was born on March 4, 1935, in Forsyth, Montana.

He passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Oct. 14, due to COVID-19-related illness.

Ron is survived by his wife Carol, his daughter Leigh Webber (Alan) of Phoenix, his brother Reid (Marlene) of Issaquah, Washington, and his brother Keith of Shelby. He...

Oct 14, 2020

Jerry Jonethan Gentry age 76, passed away on October 14, 2020 at Health Center North West in Kalispell, Montana. Jerry was born on October 20, 1943 to J.C. and Elva Gentry in Nocona, TX. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 14, 2020

Richard Haft age 69, passed away on October 14, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran in Kalispell, Montana. Richard was born on September 01, 1951 to Herschel and Shirlee (Klein) Haft, in Los Angeles, CA. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 12, 2020

Elaine Redalen Olson passed away Oct. 12, 2020, at the age of 85 in Kalispell after living an active life dedicated to family, community service, education, and treasure hunting.

Elaine was born on Sept. 21, 1935, in Lanesboro, Minnesota, and was one of six siblings growing up in that small town. A baton-twirling majorette who was also...

Oct 11, 2020

Betty Jean Hoff age 95, passed away on October 11, 2020 at Health Center North West in Kalispell, Montana. Betty was born on February 03, 1925 to James W. and Fannie (Adams) Stewart, in Browning, MT.  No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 11, 2020

Armando M. DaSilva age 80, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at his home in Kalispell, Montana. Armando was born on March 02, 1940 to Joaquim and Nazare (Marques) DaSilva in Portugal. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Oct 10, 2020

We share the sad news that our father, Juan Fernando Polledo, 90, passed away on Oct.12, 2020, at his home in Kalispell.

Juan was born and raised on the Caribbean island of Cuba. He held many lasting memories of his life in Cuba and his travels throughout the Caribbean. But his greatest adventure...

Oct 10, 2020

Kenneth “Kenny” Clyde Luntsford, 82, passed away in his home from heart failure on Oct. 10, 2020.

He was born on Oct. 17, 1938, in Spokane to Charles and Lois Luntsford.

He began his passion for law enforcement the age of 17 while serving his country in the U.S. Army. He continued to expand on...

Oct 10, 2020

Norton "Tom" Thomas Clearwater age 70, passed away on October 10, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Tom was born on December 14, 1949 in St. Petersburg, FL. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.