Helge L. 'Joe' Helgeson, 95

Helge L. “Joe” Helgeson, 95, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Friday, Oct. 25, 2019.

Dennis L. Kinniburgh, 49

Legals March 24, 2020

No. 26868 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Cammie Lynn Bean: Cammie Lynn Bean, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-227B ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Cammie Lynn Bean to Cammie Lynn Berosik. The hearing will be on 04/29/2020 at 8:30 am. The hearing will be at the Justice Center in Flathead County. Date:March 06, 2020 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ AYLA M HILL Deputy Clerk of Court March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

Legals March 17, 2020

No. 26868 Montana Eleventh Judicial District Court Flathead County In the Matter of the Name Change of Cammie Lynn Bean: Cammie Lynn Bean, Petitioner Cause No. DV-20-227B ROBERT B ALLISON Notice of Hearing on Name Change This is notice that Petitioner has asked the District Court for a change of name from Cammie Lynn Bean to Cammie Lynn Berosik. The hearing will be on 04/29/2020 at 8:30 am. The hearing will be at the Justice Center in Flathead County. Date:March 06, 2020 PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: /s/ AYLA M HILL Deputy Clerk of Court March 10, 17, 24, 31, 2020 MNAXLP _________________________

N.Y. legislator files federal lawsuit over snowmobile crash

A New York state legislator has sued the parent company of Whitefish Mountain Resort and Columbia Falls-based company J & L Snowmobile Rentals for medical costs that followed a February 2014 crash.

Daniel L. Garding, 52

Daniel L. Garding, 52, passed away at his Kalispell residence on Sunday Aug. 31, 2008. Daniel was born in Kalispell on April 22, 1956, to Erwin and Eleanor Garding. He lived his entire life in Kalispell, graduating from Flathead High School in 1974, and working at various jobs in the area.

Donald L. Balding, 86

Donald L. 'Don' Balding, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born May 29, 1921, in Highmor, S.D., to Ward T. and Emma (Bultman) Balding.

Daniel L. Garding, 52

Daniel L. Garding, 52, passed away at his Kalispell residence on Sunday Aug. 31, 2008. Daniel was born in Kalispell on April 22, 1956, to Erwin and Eleanor Garding. He lived his entire life in Kalispell, graduating from Flathead High School in 1974, and working at various jobs in the area.

Mary L. Call, 74

Mary L. Call passed away Sunday, March 1, 2009, at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, N.M., due to complications of pancreatitis.

Frances Frankie L. (Battenfield) Shea, 61

Frances Frankie L. (Battenfield) Shea passed away at her home in Tucson, Ariz., on Sept. 6, 2010. Frankie was born in Prairie Grove, Ark., to Fred and Pearl Battenfield on June 8, 1929. She married Donald J. Shea in Shelby on Oct. 3, 1948. Don and Frankie raised their four children in Shelby, until moving to Seattle in 1962. They remained in Seattle until 1993, then returned to Montana, settling in Kalispell and enjoying retirement together until Don passed in 1999 after 51 years of marriage. In 2008, Frankie moved to Tucson living near her niece, Betty Davis, and husband, Doug. In June of 2010 Frankie married Howard McClellan. Frankie's focus in life was her family. She was a devoted wife and mother and a selfless care giver for her husband, Don, for the last two years of his life. Her boundless energy was evident in managing of home, finances and kids, working full time, yet embracing play and friends. Frankie's reputation for great meals is remembered by all who sat in her kitchen as was spirit, passion, and her love of family. Frankie is survived by her husband, Howard; sons, Michael and Lorna, James, and Dan and Sue; daughter, Janet; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. today, Sept. 11 at Christ Community Church in Tucson.

Ruth L. Joy, 86

Ruth L. Joy died peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010, in Kalispell, at the age of 86. She was born on July 2, 1924, in Big Sandy, to Edward G. and Sophia (Neste) Hansen. She grew up in Big Sandy and graduated from Big Sandy High School. She later attended Northern State Teachers College in Havre where she earned a teaching certificate. She went on to teach in elementary and music in Libby and then in Whitefish in 1947, and taught third grade for many years. Ruth married John Jack Joy in June 1950. Ruth enjoyed music; she had a beautiful singing voice and led the choir at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish for many years. She was a fantastic cook and entertainer. She also enjoyed golf, reading, playing bridge and traveling. Ruth is survived by her stepchildren, Nancy Picucci of Florence, Ariz., and Sandra and Dewey Hartman of Whitefish; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three nieces; and two nephews. Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, John Jack Joy; and four brothers. Visitation will be held from noon to 6 p.m. today at Austin Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, at Whitefish Cemetery, with memorial services following at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Whitefish. Contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church Building Program or Immanuel Lutheran Home Building Program.

Donald L. Balding, 86

Donald L. "Don" Balding, 86, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008, at Brendan House in Kalispell. He was born May 29, 1921, in Highmor, S.D., to Ward T. and Emma (Bultman) Balding.

L. Ray Wicks, 72

L. Ray Wicks, 72, longtime certified public accountant, died at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on Friday, May 4, 2007, of apparent natural causes.

Lance L. Anderson, 50

Lance L. Anderson, 50, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Health Center Northwest and Hospice in Kalispell, after a long struggle with Huntington's disease. Lance was born on June 27, 1956, at Culbertson, the son of Vernon and Pearl (Kress) Anderson. He graduated from Great Falls High School and the University of Denver.

Lance L. Anderson, 50

Lance L. Anderson, 50, passed away on Tuesday, June 26, 2007, at Health Center Northwest and Hospice in Kalispell, after a long struggle with Huntington's disease. Lance was born on June 27, 1956, at Culbertson, the son of Vernon and Pearl (Lunde) Anderson. He graduated from Great Falls High School and the University of Denver.

Helen L. Barrier Smith, 91

Helen L. Barrier Smith, 91, passed away May 27, 2007, in Gresham, Ore.

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Mishelle L. Woodring, 57

Mishelle L. Woodring 'FKA Michael,' 57, died at home of natural causes Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, in Kalispell. She was born June 22, 1949, in Liberal, Kan., to Earl E. and Louise (Grothe) Woodring.

Harold L. Erickson, 83

Harold L. Erickson, 83, 'stepped into the presence of Jesus' on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2006, in Kalispell.

Donald L. Ronish, 55

Donald L. Ronish, 55, of Columbia Falls, passed away June 21, 2012, at North Valley Hospital.