Obituaries
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Kristy Hanson, 67
Kristy Ann Hanson, 67, passed away from metastatic lung cancer on Dec. 1, 2024, in Helena, with her daughter by her side.
Phillip Guiffrida Jr., 73
Phillip "Phil" Guiffrida Jr., 73, was welcomed into heaven on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Lillian (Spilde) Hammer, 89
Lillian (Spilde) Hammer, 89, was born Sept. 30, 1935, to Chauncey Spilde and Theresa (Hage) Spilde of North Prairie, rural Velva, North Dakota
William Alexander ‘Lex’ Blood, 91
Lex Blood, 91, set off on his final great adventure on Feb. 13, 2025, in Kalispell.
Justin Gronley, 23
Justin Carter "J" Gronley, 23, passed away on Feb. 20, 2025, in Kalispell, surrounded by family and friends.
Dale Rodger Butts, 89
Dale Roger Butts, 89, was born to Harry and Iola Butts Dec. 12, 1935, in Eureka, and then with a smile on his face, closed his eyes for the last time Feb. 12, …
Allen Harry Burgess, 77
Allen Harry Burgess, 77
Ralph LeRoy Lamberson, 75
Ralph LeRoy Lamberson, 75, passed from this world to begin his journey to the spirit world on Feb. 9, 2025, surrounded by family.
Sandra Jo Shaffer, 77
Sandra Jo Nielsen Shaffer passed away on Feb. 22, 2025, in Kalispell after struggling with cancer, while surrounded by her family that loves her dearly.
Albert Gene Rodgers, 78
Albert "Gene" Rodgers, 78, of Columbia Falls, passed away on Feb. 19, 2025, surrounded by family.
Kaye Ellis, 78
Kaye Hinnenkamp Ellis, 78, born on June 6, 1946, in Melrose, Minnesota, passed away on Jan. 27, 2025, leaving a legacy of love, kindness, and compassion.
John Wayne Highfill II, 51
In loving memory of John Wayne Highfill II, Sept. 21, 1973—Jan. 20, 2025.
Harry Brown, 91
Cheers to Harry Brown!
Robert R. Sanders, 88
Robert "Bob" R. Sanders, 88, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2024, at Mesa View Estates in Mesquite, Nevada. His fa…
Steve Larson, 71
Steve Larson, 71, passed away Feb. 17, 2025, at Logan Health in Whitefish with his wife, Karen by his side.