Robert Louis Schultz, 70

Robert Louis Schultz passed away Sept. 10, 2010, at Colonial Manor of Whitefish. Robert was born Nov. 17, 1939, in Hot Springs, S.D., to Louie and Edna Schultz. Known to his classmates as Dakota Kid or handsome, Robert was raised in Custer, S.D., where he attended school for 11 years. He graduated from high school in Troy in 1958. After graduation, Robert took up employment at W.R. Grace before joining the Navy in 1961. Robert served in the Navy as an engineman through the Vietnam War. He returned to Kalispell after the war in 1966, where he lived until he passed. Robert brought joy and laughter to the lives of many and enjoyed associating with everyone around him. He enjoyed leatherwork, walking, music, dancing, traveling and genuinely enjoyed being with his family and friends. He was known as a generous man and a friend to many. Robert was notorious for brightening the days of all around him with gifts and flowers. Robert was preceded in death by his infant brother, Richard; stepfather, Mervin Amick; father, Louis Schultz; mother, Edna Amick; and brother-in-law, Gary Ayars. Robert is survived by brothers, Donald Schultz and Loraine of Kalispell, Francis Schultz of Castle Rock, Wash., James Schultz of Kalispell, Mervin Amick of Denver, and Walter Amick of Butte; sisters, Sharon Ayers of Riverton, Wyo., Mary Nelson and Dennis of Snohomish, Wash., Carol Amick of Kalispell, and Cecilia Thomason and Dick of Ironwood, Mich.; an uncle, Delbert Knight of Iowa; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Special thanks goes to niece Tashya Evans for being such a special friend and loving caregiver to Bob. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 14. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory, with burial to follow at C. E. Conrad Cemetery. Johnson Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Robert s family. The public is invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Robert s guest book, offer condolences and share memories.

Hazel Lambert Ginger Smith, 101

Hazel Lambert Ginger Smith, 101, passed away on Saturday April 24, 2010, at her home in Missoula. Hazel was born on March 2, 1909, at her parents ranch in Big Cottonwood Creek, S.D. She attended school at mostly a one-room country schoolhouse in South Dakota. After graduating from high school, Hazel was offered an assistant teaching job in South Dakota. This led to her being given a job in Bismarck, N.D., as matron of the Indian Girls School. While working there, she met the love of her life, Guy Ervin Smith. They were married in 1937. Both Guy and Hazel entered the civil service and were appointed positions in Browning. In Browning, she changed careers and entered the Indian Health Service, where she eventually worked her way up to the position of hospital administrative officer. She retired after serving 32 years working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They moved to Kalispell to retire, where family and religion played an important part of their lives. The love she felt for her family was evident by all who met her. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Emma Lambert; her husband, Guy Smith; and her daughter, Dawn Maria Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Smith-Kuipers; her grandchildren, C.J. and his wife, Katie, Ronnie, Timothy, Trevor and his wife, Tara, and Michael. She has numerous great-grandchildren, including her namesake, her special Lulu Bell, Sophie Hazel, who brought her great joy and love in the last years of her life. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 27, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, at Risen Christ Parish with Father Rudy Bulman and Father Gary Reller co-officiating. Burial will take place at 3 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery in Cut Bank. You are invited to go to www.buffalohillfh.com to sign her book or leave a personal message. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Joyce Geraldine Heggen Eastlund, 82

Harold Fitzner, 90

Harold Fitzner, 90, of Branson, Mo., passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at his home. No services are planned with cremation under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home, Branson. Private burial will be at a later date in Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson. Visitation at the family home is welcome at any time. Harold Walter Fitzner was born Feb. 25, 1920, near Winner, S.D., and grew up near Edgemont, S.D. He hitchhiked to Boulder, Colo., at the age of 16 where he worked his way through school and graduated from Boulder High School. He joined the National Guard and served in the Army when the guards were mobilized prior to World War II, and later received a medical discharge due to a knee injury. Harold married Betty Richardson in 1943 and two sons were born to them. They moved to a Montana ranch in 1961. Harold served as Lake County Commissioner in the 1980s. They later moved to Hudson, Fla., and lived there from 1989 until 2005, when Harold and Betty moved into their present home in Branson. Harold is survived by his wife of almost 67 years, Betty Fitzner; son, Gary, and wife, Crystal, of Overland Park, Kan.; grandson, Shawn, of Portland; and Shawn s mother, Judy Fitzner, of Missoula. Also surviving are two stepgrandchildren, Ryan Smith and Ra Vae Smith, of San Diego; two brothers, William Fitzner of Hot Springs, S.D., and Ralph and wife Dorothy of Rapid City, S.D.; two sisters, Helen Bennett of Hot Springs, S.D., and Esther Wineteer of Gillette, Wyo.; and many other friends and relatives. Preceding Harold in death were his son, Richard; grandson, John George Fitzner; his parents, Fred and Emma Fitzner; brother, Orville Poore; sister, Virginia Nelson; and sister, Ruth Howe. Harold loved the Lord and always worked hard to provide for his family. In recent years he looked forward to Saturday night with the Gaithers and Lawrence Welk and sharing a bowl of popcorn with the family Pomeranian, Tiger II. All who knew him will remember fondly his laugh.

Audrey F. Fenske Kiser, 96

Audrey died on Oct. 16, 2014, at the Immanuel Lutheran Skilled Care facility in Kalispell where she has resided and received loving care for the last two and a half years.

Hazel Lambert Ginger Smith, 101

Hazel Lambert Ginger Smith, 101, passed away on Saturday April 24, 2010, at her home in Missoula. Hazel was born on March 2, 1909, at her parents ranch in Big Cottonwood Creek, S.D. She attended school at mostly a one-room country schoolhouse in South Dakota. After graduating from high school, Hazel was offered an assistant teaching job in South Dakota. This led to her being given a job in Bismarck, N.D., as matron of the Indian Girls School. While working there, she met the love of her life, Guy Ervin Smith. They were married in 1937. Both Guy and Hazel entered the civil service and were appointed positions in Browning. In Browning, she changed careers and entered the Indian Health Service, where she eventually worked her way up to the position of hospital administrative officer. She retired after serving 32 years working for the Bureau of Indian Affairs. They moved to Kalispell to retire, where family and religion played an important part of their lives. The love she felt for her family was evident by all who met her. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Emma Lambert; her husband, Guy Smith; and her daughter, Dawn Maria Smith. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Smith-Kuipers; her grandchildren, Stephanie, C.J. and his wife, Katie, Ronnie, Timothy, Trevor and his wife, Tara, and Michael. She has numerous great-grandchildren, including her namesake, her special Lulu Bell, Sophie Hazel, who brought her great joy and love in the last years of her life. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. today, Wednesday, April 28, at Risen Christ Parish with Father Rudy Bulman and Father Gary Reller co-officiating. Burial will take place at 3 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery in Cut Bank. You are invited to go to www.buffalohillfh.com to sign her book or leave a personal message. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

Allen A. Jacobson, 87

Allen A. Jacobson, 87, of Columbia Falls, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2023, one day after what would have been the 66th wedding anniversary to his wife, Sharon Rae Hileman Jacobson.

Patricia Ruth Poston Mild, 74

Patricia Ruth Poston Mild passed peacefully on Oct. 13, 2022, at her home in Twin Bridges, with family at her side.

Allen A. Jacobson, 87

Allen A. Jacobson, 87

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Marilyn Yvonne Morken, 80

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LETTER: Congratulations on new AOA county offices

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Florence G. Lockwood, 86

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Don Arthur Simmons, 78

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