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Evelyn Jean Louise Gilroy
KALISPELL - Former Ronan resident Evelyn Jean Louise Gilroy, 86, died Sept. 19, 2004, at Heritage Place in Kalispell.
She was born Sept. 6, 1918, in Lewistown, the daughter of Wilbur and Dora (Lake) Ware. She received her early education in the Spring Creek School at Brusett, and her high school years at Miles City.
On March 31, 1937, she was united in marriage to Bruce Gilroy at Oakwood, Ont., Canada. They were married
for 63 years.
The couple moved to Jordan in 1942 where they were engaged in farming and ranching.
They also lived in Nebraska and Wyoming.
The family moved to the Ronan area in the 1960s where they ranched and owned and operated the Mint Bar for over 20 years.
They moved to Kalispell in the early 1980s.
Her loves were her family, baking apple pies, the Montana Fiddlers, dancing, playing cards and big game hunting with her family.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bruce; a brother, Art Ware; a sister, Selah Swanser; and a grandson, Dewey Holler.
She is survived by two sons, Art Gilroy and wife Bonnie of Moccasin, and Dave Gilroy and friend Shirley of Polson; two daughters, Bonnie Holler and husband Joe of Chicago, and Trudy Eckley and husband, Cliff of Kalispell; a sister, Alice Carpenter of Libby;19 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Sept. 24, at Johnson Mortuary Chapel, Kalispell.
Betty Jo Long
POLSON - Betty Jo Long, 83, of Polson died of natural causes Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at St. Patrick Hospital Missoula.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory of Polson.
Duane F. McGuire
Duane F. McGuire, 71, of Pablo died Saturday, Sept. 25, 2004, at his home.
Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Shrider's Mortuary of Roan.
Wyatt D. Partida
POLSON - Wyatt D. Partida, 10, of Ronan, died of cancer at his home on Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, with his family at his side.
Charles Keenan
ARLEE - Charles Keenan, 86, of Arlee died of natural causes Sunday, Sept. 26, 2004, in Ronan at St. Luke Hospital due.
Arthur Gervais, Jr.
POLSON - Arthur Gervais, Jr., 89, of Polson died of natural causes on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at Evergreen Health & Rehab Center. He was born June 19, 1915, at Menominee, Mich., to Arthur F. and Katherine (Dax) Gervais. He attended grade school and high school in Beloit, Wis., and graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Mining Engineering.
He married
Elizabeth C. Kneip on Sept. 19, 1939, in Fairbanks, Alaska. Arthur joined the Army Transportation Corps during World War II, as a civilian engineer. After WWII he worked for the U.S. Department of Interior, United States Geological Survey as a Topographic Engineer (Surveyor), until his retirement in October 1975.
They lived in Colorado before moving to Sequim, Wash., in 1988 and then to Polson in October 2003.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth Gervais of Polson; daughter Toni Burton of Polson, and granddaughter Andrea Burton of Missoula. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements and cremation were under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson.
Isabella Winona Skalicky
POLSON - Isabella Winona Skalicky, 80, of Powers Lake, N.D., died of natural causes on Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at her daughter's home in Polson. She was born Jan. 9, 1924, in Powers Lake to Carl and Mazy Weinmann. On Nov. 16, 1945, she married
Rudolph Skalicky in Plentywood.
She worked alongside her husband on their farm North of Powers Lake, where she raised four children. Isabella belonged to the Senior Citizens and the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Power Lake. She was a good cook and enjoyed growing her flowers, for which she had a green thumb, and she enjoyed working in their large garden.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a brother.
She is survived by her daughter Donna (Gordon) Terry of Polson; three sons Lloyd (Jean) of Powers Lake, Marvin (Jeanette) of Ross, N.D., and Billy (Jean) of Minot, N.D.; two sisters Laura (Kenny) Hegstad of Sandpoint, Idaho, Helen Beard of Powers Lake; two brothers, Phillip (Lottie) Weinmann and Earl (Shirley) Weinmann of Powers Lake; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Powers Lake with interment at the Baptist cemetery on Powers Lake. Grogan Funeral Home handled the Polson arrangements.
Peggy Ann Fitschen
RONAN - Peggy Ann Fitschen, 69, died Nov. 16, 2004, at Village Health Care in Missoula, following a long illness with cancer. Her family and friends deeply appreciate the medical care she received from Dr. Judy Schmidt and staff over the years, and during Peggy's brief stay at Village Health Care.
Peggy was born April 30, 1935, in Hebron, N.D., to Henry and Freda Eder. Shortly thereafter, Henry, Freda, sister Audrey (Loman) and Peggy moved to Ronan where the family opened a Gamble's general store in Ronan and St. Ignatius. Henry and Freda later operated a finance business in Ronan. Peggy graduated from Ronan High School in 1953 and attended the University of Montana.
On Feb. 14, 1954, Peggy married
high school sweetheart Everett (Chris) Christensen of Polson. They soon moved to the Bay Area in California where Chris was involved in banking and son Gary and daughter Gayle were born.
Peggy and children returned to the Mission Valley and Ronan in 1970. On Aug. 5, 1972, Peggy married
long-time Mission Valley resident and educator Stuart Fitschen.
After returning to Ronan, Peggy enjoyed working at her sister Audrey's clothing store in Ronan and later in the Ronan High School office, where many students came to know her as Ms. Fitschen. Peggy will be remembered as a loving and caring grandmother, wife, mother and friend.
She was fond of the Mission Valley, her Ronan community, home, friends and church. Peggy was an active member of the Ronan United Methodist Church, enjoyed singing in the church choir, served as the chair of the church's memorial fund, and was involved with the prayer team.
She was a member of the Mission Valley Community Concert, Ronan Senior Citizens Center, and the Mission Valley No. 93 Order of Eastern Star where she served as past patron. Peggy was also proud to be a card-carrying member of the Golden Age Ronan School Booster Club.
Over the years, Peggy met many people and made many friends. Her collection of Christmas cards from friends afar and near was a testament to her many friendships. Many of these friends would drop by for a summertime chat on her patio and a refreshing glass of sun-made ice tea.
Peggy was the unofficial matriarch of Dr. Judy's Tuesday chemo group where common bonds and friendships were created. Her Tuesday chemo group and Dr. Judy's staff became part of Peggy's extended family.
Peggy found comfort and joy being at her home of 32 years, especially during the holiday season when she enjoyed hosting holiday dinners and displaying her collection of around-the-world- obtained Christmas tree ornaments. She enjoyed working in the yard and tending to her flowering pots and hanging baskets. Peggy was skilled at needlepoint, crocheting and knitting. Her creations will be cherished forever.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Freda Eder, sister Audrey Loman, and husbands Chris Christensen and Stuart Fitschen.
Survivors include her daughter Gayle; son-in-law Ron Gustine and grandchildren Chris and Chantal of Kalispell; son Gary Christensen, daughter-in-law Holly; step-grandson Scott, Mount Vernon, Wash.; nephew Roy Loman and family of Killington, Vt., and nieces Linda Loman of Ronan and Merle Loman and family of Victor.
The family suggests memorials be made to the Ronan United Methodist Church Historic Building Preservation Fund, c/o Ingraham Law Office, 10 Adams Street S.E., Ronan, MT 59864; or, the Guardian Angels (Tough on Cancer), 2835 Fort Missoula Road, Suite 301, Missoula, MT 59864; or, to a favorite charity of your choice.
A memorial service was held on Nov. 30, at the Ronan United Methodist Church. Inurnment followed at the Ronan cemetery. Pastors Karen McRae and Tish Herries officiated. Cremation was under the direction of Shrider's Mortuary of Ronan.
Rubert P. Meadows
On Sunday, March 28, 2010, Rubert P. Meadows, age 90, of Polson, stepped into his last and best garden.
Rubert was born on June 28, 1919 in Charlson, N.D. the second son of Joseph E. and Rosa P. Meadows. He spent his childhood in McKenzie County attending school and working on the family farm where he grew to appreciate what the earth had to offer when properly nurtured.
Rubert enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1942 where he trained as an aircraft instrument specialist and mechanic. He was a veteran of WWII and later served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War.
It was during that time that he met Hilda Eleanor Starkey Hall in Andalusia, Ala. and they were married
in 1951.
The couple moved to Watford City, N.D. where Rubert farmed until he moved his family to Charlo in 1955. There he operated a small dairy farm and worked on several other farms in the area. He was also employed by Cenex for several years, running the small engine repair shop.
Following Hilda's death in 1988, Rubert moved to Polson to be closer to his daughter Shirley and her family. There he promptly put down roots, about an acre of them, as he happily gardened away at his home on Kerr Dam Road. In 1993 Rubert married
Dorothy Spang. They later divorced.
Rubert greatly enjoyed watching baseball and football and, although he never set foot on the UM campus, he was an avid Grizzly fan. He was a league bowler for many years and a champion cribbage player. Along with his keen wit he possessed a natural writing and storytelling ability. Rubert also had an amazing facility with numbers and dates and could very likely tell you what the weather conditions were on any given date fifty years ago. But it was his gardening prowess that provided him with immeasurable contentment. He was determined to work the soil again and on March 17 he planted the seeds for his favorite variety of tomatoes. His family and friends will truly miss sharing his bounty. Rubert was also an Honorary Life Member of the American Legion.
Preceding Rubert in death were an infant daughter; his parents; his wife, Hilda; a sister Rose Boots and her husband Lawrence; sister-in-law, Ruth Meadows; stepson, Robert Peyton Hall; an infant grandson and infant great-grandson. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Mike Gunter, Kalispell; his son Jim Meadows, Denver; stepson William Hall, Corpus Christi, Texas; his grandchildren Lauri (Steve) Pulley, Jeff (Jen) Patterson, Lindsay (Greg) Minarik, Jordan and Justin Patterson; Joseph and Ellie Meadows; and Tavenner Hall (Thad) Starner and four great-grandchildren. Rubert is also survived by two brothers, Raymond, Stevensville; and Keith (Lenore) Edmonton; and sister Ruth (Bob) Sunderland of Edmonton; seven nieces and four nephews and wonderful, compassionate friends, Bruce and Jane Patterson.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to The Arbor Day Foundation or Disabled American Veterans Charitable Service Trust. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The staff of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory, Polson, considers it a privilege to care for Mr. Meadow's family.
Dorothy Marie Kroshus
RONAN - Dorothy Marie Kroshus, 74, passed away March 31 at St. Luke Extended Care. A member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes, she was born in St. Ignatius on March 10, 1936 to Lillian Matt and Elmer Bisson.Raised and educated on the reservation she left as a young woman, moving to Oregon and later Missoula. In the late 80's she returned to the Ronan area where she has resided since. Dorothy loved her animals and looked after many a stray. She enjoyed crafts, sewing and going to yard sales. A widower, she was preceded in death by her husbands Dave Lutton and Ralph "Ole" Kroshus as well her son David Lutton, Jr; her parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include her sister Vivian Cahoon of Pinehurst, Idaho and several nieces, nephews and extended family members. A graveside service was held Monday, April 5, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Lakeview cemetery in Polson, Montana.
Harold J. Sonny McClure
ARLEE - Harold J. Sonny "Mow Wow" McClure, 68, passed away Sunday at his home near Arlee with his faithful dog Heather by his side.
A lifelong resident of Arlee, he was born in St. Ignatius on Dec. 18, 1941 to Margarauit Charlo and William Pinto McClure.
Mow wow worked in the woods. A member of the Salish & Kootenai Tribes, he was the great-great-grandson of Chief Charlot.
Mow wow was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Hazel McQueen and brothers LeRoy, Mackie, Victor "2-C" and Francis "Porky".
Survivors include his son Kenny McDonald; grandchildren Shaylene and Donovan; stepson Jim Buccelli; step grandchildren Joslyn Buccelli, Chanel Roberts and Dominick Buccelli; great step grandchildren Aleah and Warrior; sisters Angelic "Dottie" Cates, Rosemary Thomas, Darlene McClure Lafley and Mary Lou (Rawhide) Sorrell; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members. A traditional wake began Thursday in the Arlee Community Center with the Rosary being recited at 8:30 p.m. on Friday at the Center. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Arlee Community Center. Burial will follow in the Jocko cemetery.
Lawrence James Redman
Lawrence James Redman, age 75 of Prosser, entered into rest on March 28, 2010 at Prosser Memorial Hospital.
He was born on Dec. 28, 1934 in Polson to Walter and Carnolia (Craft) Redman. He was raised in Boulder, Mont. and worked as a ranch hand where he farmed, raised and branded cattle, broke horses and later worked in logging. After serving in the Korean War with the U.S. Army, he returned to Montana and worked in the saw mills in Seeley and in the recycling business. In the late 1960's, Lawrence went to the Western College of Auctioneering in Billings. He worked as an auctioneer in Rathdrum, Idaho and also, after moving to Washington State in 1975, in Finley, Yakima and Prosser. He was awarded the 1980-1981 State Bid Calling Championship at the Washington State Auctioneering Association Convention.
Lawrence married
Carole Hannah in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho on August 16, 1976. The couple lived in Yakima for a few years and raced thoroughbreds at Yakima Meadows and also worked there, horseshoing and ponying horses up to the gate. They moved to Prosser in 1998 and after illness forced Lawrence to retire from auctioneering, have owned and operated a second hand store for the last five years.
Lawrence loved talking to people and made many friends. He also had a great sense of humor and provided his wife and family with a life full of adventure. He is survived by his wife of thirty-three years, Carole, of Prosser; eight children, Larry Redman (Judy) of Polson, Pat Redman (Korene) of Kennewick, Mary (Dave) Bush of Pasco, Gary Redman (Marie) of St. Ignatius, Clyde Redman (Karen Walker) of Irrigon, Ore., Laura Redman of Sumner, Wash., Evelyn (Scott) Larimer of Detroit Lakes, Minn. and John Redman (Sherry) of Locust Grove, Ga.; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Lyle Redman (Clara); three sisters, Dot (Pete) Hathaway, Cletta (Terry) Pickens and Annie Watson; and brother-in-law, Carl Ask, all of Montana; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sons, Preston and Billy Redman; and three sisters, Evelyn Redman, Violet Ask and Margie Elinisky and her husband Dick. Life celebration services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation or American Cancer Society c/o Prosser Funeral Home & Crematory.
Sheila (Burton) Collins
Sheila (Burton) Collins, 70, longtime resident of Lake County, passed away of natural causes on April 1, 2010, with her family at her side.
Sheila was a single, divorced mother who devoted everything in raising her children and ensuring their happiness. With one child left to raise, she met and married
her mountain man "Sandy" Collins. They spent much time in her beloved Mission mountains. Her family meant everything to her and she will be sorely missed.
Sheila is preceded in death by husband, Donald Collins; father, Roy Burton Sr.; sisters, Ida (Bill) Howell, Judy Burton and baby brother Ronald.
She is survived by her mother Viola Burton; children Terri (Francis) Davis Dollinger, Diana (Jerry) Reid, Dale (Nettie) Ott, James (Danica) Ott; sisters, Ferol Burton, Dianne (El Roy, dec.) Wolf, Bernice (Michael) Fugere; brother Roy Burton Jr., and David (Cynthia) Burton and 6 grandchildren, Christina, Nick, Lancelot, Tristan, Michael and Travis; and 4 great grandchildren, Rachel, Miranda, Jade and Tyler.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday from 9 am to 9 pm at the Foster Funeral Home in St. Ignatius with funeral services being held Wednesday at 1pm at the Longhouse in St Ignatius with Larry Jensen presiding. Internment will follow at the Ronan cemetery.
Lillian Rose Keys
Memorial services for Lillian Rose Keys, who passed away on March 4, 2010, will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010, 10:00 AM, at the First United Methodiest Church, Polson with Rev. Mark Calhoun officiating. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
James Hugh Krantz
James Hugh Krantz was born to Lucky Laverne and Verna Susan (Freshour) Krantz in St. Ignatius, MT on March 10, 1931. He passed away at his home on Friday March 26, 2010. Hugh attended school in St. Ignatius and graduated in 1952. He was drafted into the Army and served 2 years in Germany as a tank mechanic.
After being discharged, he married
Lila Faye Evans at Charlo Methodist Church November 7, 1954. They had 3 sons, including twins. Hugh retired after 30 years of working for the State of Montana Highway Department Maintenance Division.
His parents, 2 brothers and 4 sisters preceded him in death. Hugh is survived by his wife Lila Faye, 3 sons Jerry (Kate) Huson MT, Larry Evanston WY, Terry (Candee) Helena MT, 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandson, and 2 brother-in-laws Gene McBride and Carl Resner.
Funeral Services will be April 12, 2010 at 10 a.m. at the Mission Valley United Methodist Church 70715 Highway 93. Memorials suggested to Mission Valley United Methodist Church or the Krantz Memorial cemetery.
