Eva Lorree Funke, 81
Eva Lorree Funke, 81, of Polson, passed away Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009, at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. Eva was born May 14, 1928, in Harlowton, a daughter of the late Louis and Marian Harlan Pollmann. She attended schools in Reed Point and Olympia, Wash., and later graduated from Polson High School.
She married James Funke in 1946 in Polson. James died in 1986.
Eva worked at several places around Polson, including the Tip Top Cafe, Eddie's Drug and Western B Supplies, and was the secretary for many years at Linderman Elementary School. She was a volunteer at the Country Store, the Polson City Library and served as a den mother for the Cub Scouts. She was a parishioner of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson.
Eva had many interests and especially enjoyed fishing, golf, knitting, playing cards, bowling, gardening and being with her friends.
Besides her parents and husband, a son, Daniel, who passed away in 1975; her sisters and a brother-in-law, Lil and Neil Noble, and Carol Thomas; and a great-granddaughter, Amber Luke, also preceded Eva in death.
She is survived by her four sons, James Funke and his wife, Norma, of Polson, David Funke of Polson, Fred Funke and his wife, Sandy, of Polson, and Larry Funke and his wife, Lou Anna, of Federal Way, Wash.; a sister, Karen Corcoran and her husband, Dan of Las Vegas; a brother, Harlan "Chub" Pollmann of Ronan; grandchildren, Gwen Clairmont, Russell Redekop, Geri Turnage, Gay Ann Luke, Genean Clairmont, Daunielle Hume, Angela Collins, Ryan Funke, Randy Funke, Colt Funke and Heidi Funke; 18 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
A vigil service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A Mass of Christian burial will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Father James Connor officiating. Inurnment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Eva's name to the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, 36251 N. Reservoir Road, Polson, MT 59860, or to the Polson City Library, 2 First Ave. E., Polson, MT 59860.
Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory is assisting the family.