Obituaries

Francis (Frank) Mac Donald, 84

Francis (Frank) Mac Donald passed away at his home in Auburn, Calif. on July 24, 2008. He was 84 years old.

Frank and his wife Gina enjoyed many wonderful years in Swan Lake and Bigfork. We are celebrating his life with a memorial dinner at the Swan Lake club house at 6 p.m. on Sept. 12th. We hope all of his friends will attend.

Caren Kastner, 67

Caren Kastner, 67, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister, went to be with the Lord on August 6, 2008 at her home in Bigfork. She was born June 11, 1941 to Tom and Cleda Kimbrough in Whittier, California.

She graduated from Whittier High School in 1959. During this time she met the love of her life, Ralph Kastner who was stationed in Long Beach with the U.S. Navy. She attended college in Fullerton, California and in 1960 Caren and Ralph were married and went on to start their family.

In 1976 they, along with her sister Linda, moved to Bigfork, Mt and purchased the Pine Cone Kitchen. She was adored by all who knew her; from the local regulars, to the returning tourists each summer from all over the country. Caren was a gracious giving friend to all who were lucky enough to meet her.

Caren was a kind, gentle, giving person to her family, friends, church and community. She especially loved and cared for her sister, her children and grandchildren. Caren was a tireless worker who enjoyed interacting with the public. She enjoyed planning parties and events and her love of purchasing and collecting gifts, collectibles and antiques continued throughout her life. Her wooden carousel horse collection was her favorite.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and in 1985 she lost her beloved husband Ralph.

She is survived by her sister, Linda Adams of Bigfork; her son David Kastner and his daughter Elizabeth of Los Angeles, California; her daughter Diane Kober and her son Sean of Billings, Montana; and her daughter Donna Beliveau and her children Shane and Amanda of Bigfork, Montana.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Crossroads Christian Fellowship at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Caren's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence and to sign Caren's guestbook.

Jon "Tony" Rudbach, 70

Jon "Tony" Rudbach, 70, passed away on Sunday, Aug 10, 2008 at the Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell, Montana. Tony is survived by his wife; Inge C. Rudbach of Hamilton, Montana, daughter; Lucy France of Hamilton, Montana, and son; Karl Rudbach of Kalispell, Montana.

Memorial services for Tony will be held at a later date.

Johnson — Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Tony's family.