Obituaries
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Carol Hecimovich, 90
Carol Hecimovich, 90, long-term resident of Whitefish, passed away peacefully on Monday May 5, 2025, in Lacey, Washington.
Robert James Owens, 96
Robert James Owens, 96, passed away on Dec. 30, 2024, in Kalispell.
Russell Leroy Rhine, 80
Russell Leroy Rhine, 80, was born Aug. 13, 1944, in Kalispell, and passed away on Dec. 29, 2024, at home in Whitefish.
Joan DeLyle Smith, 89
Joan DeLyle Smith, 89, of Columbia Falls, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend died peacefully on Sunday morning, June…
Mark Arthur Agather, 76
With heavy hearts but deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Mark Arthur Agather, who left us peacefully on June 23 at the age of 76.
Kiowa Dougherty, 86
Kiowa Dougherty, 86, was a longtime resident of both Oregon and the Flathead Valley.
Francis 'Butch' Welch, 80
Francis E. "Butch" Welch, 80, of Hobson, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Valle Vista. Butch was born Aug. 8, 1944, in Kankakee, Illinois, the son of Fra…
Samantha Hudson, 53
Samantha Osborne Hudson, 53, born April 20, 1972, in Colorado Springs, passed away on June 20, 2025, after a four-year battle with cancer.
Diane Elizabeth Hembd, 68
Diane Elizabeth Hembd, 68, lived at 336 Stillwater Loop in Kalispell, and passed away from a heart attack on June 14, 2025, at Logan Health hospital.
Dorothy Stone, 91
Dorothy Marie Stone, 91, Mother of Michael, Sharon and Kelly (and the late Patrick Stone) passed away peacefully with her family and close friends by her side …
Ralph Lee Burtsfield, 85
Ralph Lee Burtsfield, 85, passed away Monday, June 16, 2025, at The Retreat at Buffalo Hill.
Melvin Flansaas, 82
A graveside memorial service for Melvin was held on June 18, 2025, at Whitepine Cemetery.
Curtis Ross 'Curt' McIntyre, 66
Curtis R. "Curt" McIntyre, 66, lived a life as a studious and enthusiastic follower of Jesus Christ.
John Melvin McClure Jr., 87
John Melvin McClure Jr., 87, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community member, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 13, 2025.
James 'Jim' M. Brittenham, 78
James "Jim" Marvin Brittenham, 78, went to go be with his Lord and Savior on April 7, 2025.