Obituaries
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Robert Michael “MIKE” Sands, 78
Cheryl Sands extends an invitation to family, friends & acquaintances to join us for “A CELEBRATION OF LIFE” for Mike Sands, her beloved husband, who sadly pas…
Death notices for July 9, 2024
Lori McDaniel died June 25, 2025 in Kalispell. Arrangements are pending. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Lori.
Mary Jean Baril, 98
Mary Jean Baril, 98, passed away peacefully on Jan. 22, 2025, at Logan Health Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Sharon Lee Stratton, 82
Sharon Stratton passed away in June 2025 at Logan Health Center. She was born in 1942 in Anaconda, Montana to Kenney and Jean (Fish) Olson. Growing up, she liv…
Angela L. Taylor, 92
On April 4, 2025, Angela took her last barefoot walk among the lilacs with Holy Mother Mary holding her left hand and Jesus her right.
Darlene Elizabeth Bergin DeReu, 96
Darlene Elizabeth Bergin DeReu was born on Oct. 22, 1928 in Jasper Minn., spending most of her younger life there until she left to attend South Dakota’s Teach…
Death notices for July 2, 2025
Christopher Jarl Gunderson, June 27, 2025 in Kalispell. He is survived by his wife Antoinette Stocker. Family plans are being made at this time. Darlington Cr…
Joan DeLyle Smith, 89
Joan DeLyle Smith of Columbia Falls, Montana, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died peacefully on Sunday morning, …
Ralph Lee Burtsfield, 85
Ralph Lee Burtsfield, 85, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at The Retreat at Buffalo Hill.
Dale Edward Barr, 90
Dale Edward Barr, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend died peacefully on June 6, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on Aug. 2, 1934, in Hutchison, Kan…
Death notices for June 25, 2024
Hailey Green died June 13, 2025 in Columbia Falls.
Diane (Doran) Hembd, 68
Diane Elizabeth (Doran) Hembd died June 14, 2025 in Kalispell. A funeral will be held on Saturday June 28 at 11:30 a.m. at Risen Christ Catholic Church in Kal…
James “Jim” M. Brittenham, 78
James “Jim” Marvin Brittenham, 78, went to go be with his Lord and Savior on April 7, 2025. He was born Oct. 22, 1946 in Kalispell, to Marvin Dell Brittenham a…
Dale E. Barr, 90
Dale died June 6, 2025 in Columbia Falls at the Montana Veterans Home. A celebration of life will be scheduled later in the year. Columbia Mortuary in Columbi…
Steven Rick, 73
Steven Rick passed on peacefully to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 24, 2025, with family by his side.