OBITUARIES

Apr 25, 2020

There is no tragedy in the death of George Boehm Miller, 90, who passed away suddenly on April 25, 2020. Great sadness, unfathomable grief, yes, but there is no tragedy. He lived his life without reservation, giving to his community, friends, and family with a whole heart. Nothing was left unsaid.

Born on March 6, 1930 in...

Apr 25, 2020

We are saddened to announce the passing of David G. Fogarty, age 78, of Kalispell, Montana, on April 25, 2020 comfortably in his home.

David was born in Dexter, NY to George and Rosemary Fogarty on December 5, 1941. He served in the U.S. Army at a young age.  He worked for Sears,...

Apr 24, 2020

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Benno Michael Ober, age 76.

Benno died suddenly of cardiac arrest at his home on April 24, 2020.  He was born in Great Falls, MT on November 28, 1943 to Joseph and Theresa Ober.  Ben was raised in Fairfield, MT and was the youngest of six children....

Apr 22, 2020

Dalton Marshall Leigh age 22, passed away on April 22, 2020 in Kalispell, Montana. Dalton was born on March 30, 1998 to Gilbert and Sara (Noziska) Leigh in Kalispell, Montana. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 21, 2020

Kelly Anne  Fredenberg age 61, passed away on April 21, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Kelly was born on August 4, 1958 to Orin Fredenberg and Gayle Hunt in Kalispell, MT. Kelly was raised in Lost Prairie and on the Homestead on Trumble Creek.

Kelly worked at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in the housekeeping...

Apr 21, 2020

Mary left her earthly body on April 21, 2020 due to Covid-19.  Mary was born on April 26, 1945 to James and Nova Clark in Eureka, KS.  Mary married Raymond Allen Krager on April 10, 1965 and they had 2 children, Nova and Christopher. They also adopted 4 children, Ceto, John, Tina and Julie, and they fostered...

Apr 19, 2020

Richard P. Brown age 89, passed away on April 19, 2020 at Brendan House in Kalispell, Montana. Richard was born on June 06, 1930  to Maurice J. and Lillian (LaBrake) Brown in Malone, New York. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 18, 2020

Maurice R. Dale age 74, passed away on April 18, 2020 at Heritage Place in Kalispell, Montana. Maurice was born on October 10, 1945 to Stanley and Mae (Ashdown) Dale in Ryegate, Montana. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 17, 2020

Jay Harlan Goodwin, age 89, passed away on April 17, 2020, at his home in Somers.

Jay was born on Jan. 18, 1931, in Lakeside to Jess and Sarah (Serwerda) Goodwin. He attended grade school at the little red schoolhouse in Lakeside, When Jay was a teenager the family moved to Libby. A few years later they...

Apr 16, 2020

Betty Super age 89, passed away on April 16, 2020 at Rising Mountain in Bigfork, Montana. Betty was born on April 24, 1930 to Albert and (Ms.Klesner) in Fort Madison, Iowa. Services are pending at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 15, 2020

Sam Mark Porrovecchio, 87, passed away on April 15, 2020, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, after suffering from dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Sam grew up in San Jose, California. He was one of 10 children (two sisters and seven brothers), born to Joe, a rancher, and Rose Fabiano, a housewife. He was...

Apr 13, 2020

Betty Jean Votapka age 94, passed away on April 13, 2020 at Wel~Life in Kalispell, Montana. Betty was born on January 16, 1926 to William O. and Eleanora (Rapp) Peterson   in Willmar, Minnesota.  No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 12, 2020

Kurt W. Lasalle age 52, passed away on April 12, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Kurt was born on September 11, 1967 to Erling Richard and Carrie (Myhre) Lasalle, in Kalispell, Montana. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 12, 2020

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Dave Bell, age 65, after a short, unexpected illness, on Easter Sunday- April 12th 2020.

Dave was born on February 13th, 1955 to Willie and Judy Bell in Boulder, Colorado.  Dave was 'the eldest, with two little sisters.'  In 1968 The Bells moved to Montana to continue...

Apr 10, 2020

Clark Roger Brown age 77, passed away on April 10, 2020 at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Clark was born on October 02, 1942 in Missoula, Montana to Noward and Sara (Wadell) Brown. No services are planned at this time. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Apr 9, 2020

Dee Marie Hastings age 66, passed away on  April 9, 2020 at her home in Ferndale, with her family by her side.  Dee was born on February 6, 1954 in Quantico, Virginia to Bufford and Carmin (Midrid) Jackson. Dee is survived by her husband Lonnie, Services will be announced at a later date. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring...

Apr 8, 2020

On the morning of April 8, 2020, John Bullock, 60, passed away peacefully at his home in Coram, leaving his wife Stella (Hislop) Bullock, daughters, Anne, Sarah and Colyne Hislop and his grandson, Connor Hislop.

John was born in Choteau on July 30, 1959, to John Harvey Bullock Jr. and Ruth (Allum) Bullock. He was...

Apr 7, 2020

Phillip R. Iversen age 96, passed away on April 7, 2020 at his home in Kalispell with his family by his side. Phil was born on February 23, 1924 in Eugene, Oregon to Rev. Henry and Christine (Nielsen) Iversen. Phil's brother Raymond was 15 years old at the time and his sister Edith was 13 years old....

Apr 6, 2020

Nadine Joy Thompson, 94, went home to be with Jesus on April 6, 2020, after a short stay at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls and, thankfully, her daughters were able to spend the last few days with her in spite of the COVID-19 restrictions.

Nadine was born on a homestead new Carlisle, Wyoming, on June...

Apr 2, 2020

Opal A. Horstman 101 passed away peacefully April 2, 2020 in Kalispell.  She was born in January 1919 in Garden City, MO to Ora A. and Beulah (Oesch) Miller.  They moved to the Flathead Valley when she was 3 months old.  She was the oldest of 8 children.

Opal married Bernard E. Horstman and they...