Death notices for March 5, 2025

Dale Rodger Butts, 89

Dale Rodger Butts died Feb. 12, 2025 in Kalispell. A Celebration of Dale’s life will be held May 3, 2025 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Church 1970 US-93 Kalispell, MT. To make online condolences visit austinfh.com.

David Eugene Fleming, 67

David Eugene Fleming died Feb. 19, 2025 Kalispell. A Celtic celebration of Dave’s life will be held on March 8, 2025, at 1 p.m. at 118 Bear Canyon Rd., Lakeside, MT. A graveside service will follow on July 5, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Old Saint Mary’s Cemetery, 641 Turner St., Missoula, MT. To send online condolences, please visit columbiamortuary.com.

Gayle D. Steele, 87

Gayle died February 28, 2025 in Whitefish. She is survived by her loving husband, kids and extended family.  No services are scheduled. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Gayle’s family.

Francis Nadeau, 69

Francis died Feb. 28, 2025 in Kalispell at his home.  Francis is survived by his five siblings.  No services are scheduled. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Francis’s family.

Douglas Wilks, 60

Doug died Feb. 27, 2025 in Coram. Services will be held in Spokane.  

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Doug’s family.

Daniel (Dan) Blomquist, 80

Dan Blomquist died Feb. 27, 2025 in Kalispell. Services to celebrate his life will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Canyon Community Church in Coram. Potluck to follow.