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March 10, 2010 2 a.m.

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Red Cross blood drive, 2-5 p.m., Kalispell Center Mall. Schedule an appointment by calling 751-5052.

March 27, 2020 midnight

Man sentenced for stabbing

A Kalispell man convicted of stabbing another man in a bar fight has been sentenced to 10 years in state prison (20 years with 10 years suspended).

August 19, 2010 6:08 a.m.

Dee Bennett Porter, 79, passed away in Kalispell on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, as a result of Alzheimer s disease. She was born and grew up in Omaha, Neb., the second daughter of Robert and Gladys Victor. She married Jewell E. Ben Bennett, her high school sweetheart, in 1950. They decided together they could either have the finer things in life or kids and cats. They chose kids and cats. They had seven children and a small zoo of pets, and spent 20 years in the Army Air Force traveling all over the U.S. with the entire crew in tow. They moved to Kalispell when Ben retired from the service and bought their first house in the Fair-Mont-Egan area. A short time later Ben died and the neighbors rallied around Dee, becoming lifelong friends. She worked in housekeeping at the Outlaw Inn for many years until retirement. Her main passion in life became protecting the rights of the developmentally disabled and seeing to it services and opportunities for them were expanded. She loved attending all the sporting events of her two athletically gifted grandsons " basketball and football with Brian, and soccer, basketball and track with Jesse. She was excited for months over plans for Brian s 2009 wedding. It was the last family occasion she was able to be a part of. She met her second husband, Robert Porter, in 1991. They spent their retirement together, enjoying fishing, gardening, traveling to visit family and attending many musical events until illness separated them; he to the Montana Veterans Home and she to Immanuel Lutheran Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ben; a daughter, April; and sister, Shirley. She is survived by her children, Tom Bennett and wife Tina, Donna Tanzella and husband Francis, Joy Sakariason and husband Terry, Terri Lynn Bennett, Joe Bennett, and Don Bennett and wife Michele; and grandsons, Brian Bennett and wife Jen, and Jesse Bennett; also, her husband, Robert Porter, and his sons, Mike Porter and wife Sue, Todd Porter and wife June; and her wonderful friends, the Old Maids Club, and her Bible Study Ladies. Dee will be buried next to her husband Ben at the C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no public services. Friends are encouraged to visit the website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.

April 13, 2013 4 p.m.

William 'Bill' LaPierre Engle, 74

William L. Engle, 74, of Kalispell, formerly of the Broadus-Belle Creek area, “went to be with his Lord” on Dec. 29, 2012, surrounded by family at the home of his daughter near Gillette, Wyo.

June 29, 2010 6:06 a.m.

August A. Johnny Leistner, 92

August A. Johnny Leistner, 92, was born Nov. 4, 1918, in Eckville, Alberta, to Paul E. and Nellie Bjornson Leistner. He passed away Sunday, June 27, 2010, in Lewiston, Idaho. They moved to Palouse, Wash., where he lived for a short time before moving to Kalispell with his father and brother Leon. He married Elaine M. Getzfried March 20, 1944, in Billings, and they made their home in Kalispell, where they operated a fuel trucking business from 1948 to 1978. They loved spending time at their Flathead Lake home, boating, fishing and relaxing, and just enjoying the beautiful scenery, as well as spending time with family and friends. His wife Elaine passed away Jan. 10, 1995, in Mesa, Ariz., where they spent the winters and then made their home in 1989. Johnny moved to Lewiston in 2004 to be close to his niece, Sylvia Parsons Fox, who cared for him, while he was a resident at Wedgewood Terrace until his death. He will be missed very much. Johnny was a 65-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Sons of the American Legion, the men s auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, was a life-member of the Fraternal Organization of Elks, and member of the Moose Chapter. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Alma Leistner Parsons; and brothers, Leon Leistner and Homer Leistner. Surviving Johnny are his two nieces, Sylvia and Ken Fox of Lewiston, and Sandra Parsons of New Zealand; two nephews, Gerry Parsons and wife Cyndee Northrup of Spokane, and Gail Parsons of Oaksdale, Wash.; five great-nephews, Sean Parsons of Spokane, Sgt. Tracy Morgan of Fort Carson, Colo., Cory Black of Portland, and Brandon and Kyle Black, both of Kennewick, Wash.; three great-nieces, Kerry and Beau Johnson of Valleyford, Wash., Tiffany and Leighton Teem of Lewiston, and Erin and Danny Glynn of Spokane; four great-great-nephews, Colton Parsons of Spokane, Dustin Warwick of Oaksdale, Landon Teem of Lewiston, and Brody Morgan of Portland; and two great-great-nieces, Summer Warwick of Valleyford and Trinity Teem of Lewiston. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 1, at the C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery in Kalispell. Arrangements are with Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home of Lewiston.

June 27, 2010 6:06 a.m.

William Bill James Broad, 89

William Bill James Broad was born to James and Ella (Berryman) Broad in Butte on Aug. 19, 1920. He passed away suddenly on June 20, 2010. Bill loved his Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, his family and his country. Each of these he served to his full ability. He enjoyed photography, music, traveling and good milkshakes. We miss him, but rejoice that he is with the Lord. He was a World War II veteran and served on Saipan. He was instrumental in the surrender of the last group of Japanese on the island and his unit received a commendation for this. He also served as a replacement secretary to his commanding general. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Clar; and his son, Bruce. He is survived by Irene, his beloved wife of 63 years; his daughter, Naomi (Dave) Manuwal of Washington; grandchildren, John (Liz) Manuwal, and Joy (Shawn) Burke; and his great-granddaughter, Sarah Manuwal, all of Washington. He is also survived by his son, Ron (Sherry) Matkin of Michigan; his grandchildren, Traci (Craig) Rozelle of Mich., Vicki (Jim) Hollinger of Tennessee; and by his great-grandchildren Alyssa and Alex Rozelle, and Emily Hollinger; four nephews, Ed, Harold, Don and Bob Broad; and four nieces, Jean, Ella, Betty and Ruth; and their respective families, including numerous great- and great-great- nephews and nieces. Bill is also survived by three brothers-in-law, Earl (Mary) Leighty, Andy (Una) Leighty, and Jim (Ann) Leighty; five sisters-in-law, Thelma Carter, Esther Ingram, Violet (Lewis) Lundy, Laura (Gerry) Fuller, and Ardith (Gary) Wolfe; and numerous nieces and nephews and their familes. Memorial services for Bill will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Family and friends are invited to a potluck following the service at the Birch Grove School Community Center. The family requests memorial contributions be sent to Evergreen Fire and Rescue, 2236 U.S. 2 E., Kalispell, MT 59901. Their quick response and hard work during this emergency were deeply appreciated. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com, where you can leave notes of condolences for the family.