Obituaries
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James Strizich
James "Jim" Strizich, of Bigfork, an avid outdoorsman and professional trap shooter, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unf…
Robert Gorsuch, 97
Robert V. Gorsuch passed away on July 6, 2024, at age 97.
Donald 'Don' Franklin, 89
Donald "Don" Ray Franklin, 89, Christian, beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and coach, left our world on July 22, 2024, in McMinnville, Oregon.
Joyce 'Peach' Graeff, 81
Compassionate and dedicated servant and friend to the community of Bigfork, Peach from Bigfork was called to her eternal home on May 24, 2024; her room was rea…
Kyle Lingscheit, 61
“Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” — Warren Buffett
Dorothy Peterson, 94
Dorothy Marie (Eide) Peterson was born on Nov. 23, 1929, in Chicago, Illinois to Alvin and Lillian Eide. She passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024, in Laurel,…
Paul Strong, 79
Paul L. Strong passed away Saturday May 11, 2024.
Barry Johnston, 70
Barry Leigh Johnston, also known as "Banker Barry" or "BDB," was born on Jan. 3, 1954, and passed away on Feb. 11, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.
Charlotte French, 98
Charlotte French, 98
Orley Martin, 85
Orley Martin, 85
Gary Lee Lapka
Gary Lee Lapka
Cheryl “Lily” Stone, 75
Cheryl “Lily” Stone, 75
James 'Jim' Greytak, 74
James “Jim” Greytak, 74, was born on Aug. 17, 1949, in Kalispell, to Philip and Rosemary Greytak of Bigfork (formerly of Havre).
Clay Benkelman, 73
Dr. Clay E. Benkelman, 73, passed away Jan. 23, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula.
Rheba Bohannon, 84
Rheba Bohannon, 84