Obituaries
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Mark Peter Lidstrom, 60
It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Mark Peter Lidstrom.
Edward Dean Cumming, 75
Edward "Eddie" or "Ed" Dean Cumming, 75, of Columbia Falls passed away peacefully Aug. 1, 2025, at his Flathead River home.
Loren Dean Steele, 85
On Sept. 21, 2025, the world said goodbye to Loren Steele, a man whose life was set to a soundtrack all his own.
Mary (Eby) Lapp, 97
Mary Alice (Eby) Lapp passed away peacefully at home with family on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
James David Hosford, 88
James David Hosford, 88, passed away Sept. 3, 2025, in Oregon.
Trish Shallest Baker, 54
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Trish Shallest Baker, who departed this life on Aug. 7, 2025.
Patricia Morton Phillips, 92
Patricia Maye Phillips died Aug. 25, 2025. She was born March 17, 1933, to Paul and Mattie Morton here in the Flathead Valley.
Ian Kay 'Sandy' Sanderson, 88
Ian K. Sanderson, 88, was born on Aug. 14, 1937, to Evelyn Saurey and Ian Frazier Sanderson in Grangeville, Idaho.
Mary Lee Berry, 89
Mary Lee Berry, 89, passed away peacefully Sept. 17, 2025, at her home in Whitefish from natural causes.
Shirley Carol Lee Zauner, 86
It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Carol Lee Zauner, 86, of Kalispell.
John Gullette, 79
John Gullette, 79, was called home on Sept.12, 2025.
Margaret 'Kay' Burg, 84
Kay Burg passed May 28, 2025, at Echo View Assisted Living in Kalispell.
James 'Jim' Bennett, 93
James "Jim" Bennett, 93, beloved husband, father, grandfather, banker, and friend, passed away peacefully of natural causes Aug. 22, 2025.
James Frank Barrus, 72
James Frank Barrus, 72, passed away at home on Sept. 9, 2025, in Coram.
Jeanette Arlene 'Jani' Hartman, 80
Jeanette Arlene "Jani" Hartman, 80, passed away Sept. 9, 2025, at her home.