Obituaries
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Orion “Ron” Koppang, 81
On July 5, 2024, Orion “Ron” Koppang passed away peacefully at home with his family following a long battle with COPD.
Sharon Brotnov, 86
On June 26, 2024, Sharon Brotnov passed away after a protracted fight with leukemia. Sharon was 86.
Craig Shafer, 69
With sadness we share the June 24th passing of Craig Shafer. Craig passed away June 24th of complications from cancer.
Barbara Orem, 70
Barbara J. Orem, 70, of La Canada, California and Bigfork joined Jesus and her Heavenly Father on April 13, 2024. She will be missed by her family and friends.
July 10, 2024 death notices
James “Jim” Earl Howey died June 20, 2024 in Columbia Falls. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2024 at Crossroads Christi…
Death notices for July 3, 2024
Dolores M. Fredericksen died June 25, 2024 in Columbia Falls. Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family. To send online condolences, ple…
Jean Ann Sedivy, 81
Jean Ann Sedivy, of Columbia Falls, Montana, passed peacefully on June 19, 2024. Jean was born in Whitefish on June 8, 1943, to Marvin (Bud) Knapton and Irene …
Clarice E. Harrison
Clarice E. Harrison, 95, passed away on Nov. 15, 2023. She was born in Culbertson, Montana, on March 8, 1928, to Persis Mack and Archie Downen.
Death notices for June 26, 2024
Lidia Kalinina died June 7, 2024 in Kalispell. No services are currently scheduled. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Lidia’s family.
Michael Aaron Bwol
Michael Aaron Bwol, 70, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, at the Brendan House after a very brief battle with cancer. His loving family was by his side.
JoAnn Gloria Holton, 93
JoAnn Gloria Holton, 93, of Columbia Falls, passed away on June 14, 2024. JoAnn was born on Nov. 8, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas to Eppie and Bertha Garcia.
Joyce E. Baumgartner 87
Joyce E. Baumgartner, 87 of Columbia Falls went peacefully home to be with her heavenly Father on June 12, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on Sept.…
Dick Markham, 65
Dick Markham passed away on June 10, 2024, with his sweet wife by his side. Dick battled stage 4 cancer for the past year.
Charles “Chuck” Baker, 76
Chuck Baker died June 14, 2024 in Columbia Falls at Hidden Meadow Memory Care. Chuck is survived by his wife Mary Baker.
Kathryn Anna Herman, 87
Kathryn Anna Herman, lovingly known as Kathy, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2024, at Logan Health Whitefish Hospital. She was a resident at The Springs of …