Death notices for May 5, 2025

| May 7, 2025 8:50 AM

Shane Guenther, 50

Shane died April 21, 2025 in Columbia Falls. No local service is being scheduled. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Shane’s family.

Thomas M. Ulik, 80

Tom died April 22, 2025 in Columbia Falls at Hidden Meadows. A celebration of life is being scheduled at Columbia Mortuary. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Tom’s family

Ellen E. Bucher, 84

Ellen died April 22, 2025 in Kalispell at Logan Hospital. Ellen will be buried privately next to her husband in Woodlawn Cemetery. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Ellen’s family.

Jay Thomas Downen, 81

Jay died April 21, 2025 in Whitefish. A celebration of Jay’s life will be scheduled, possibly in the summer. Austin Funeral and Cremation Services in Whitefish is caring for Jay’s family.