On November 19, 2023, Erna Dean (Dena) Wittmaack “Hall” passed away in Kalispell, Montana peacefully in her sleep. She was known to family and friends as Dena. Born on September 2, 1941, in Missoula Montana, she passed away at the age of 82 years old. Dena is survived by her seven children and four of her five siblings, seventeen grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren: Dena’s children are Mike Bradley married to Karen, whose children are Ryan married to Nataly...

Hans Christian Rensel was born the second son of Richard and Sharon Rensel on Dec. 3, 1968. Raised in West Glacier, he attended West Glacier Elementary where his Dad was a teacher before transitioning to Columbia Falls for junior high and high school. Spending his weekends hunting or skiing with Mike Strouse, he graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1987. The family property where he was raised held a special place in Hans’ heart; making memories with his Dad hunting and working...

In Loving Memory of Darlene A. Frahm 1937-2023 The family of Darlene Frahm age 86 announce her passing on November 16 in Columbia Falls, Montana. Darlene was born on August 5, 1937, in Evanston, Illinois. She was the older of two daughters born to Charles and Marian Mote. Her sister Sheryll was a precious sister and loving friend. Darlene credited her public-school education in Evanston, a multi-ethnic community, for shaping her belief that “we are all God’s children.” In...

James “Jim” F. Colleary, age 60, of Bigfork, MT passed away November 13, 2023. He was born July 2, 1963 in Quincy, WA. Jim was an all-around outdoor enthusiast. Some of his favorite hobbies included hunting and fishing. Professionally, Jim learned the plumbing trade then went on to sales and worked his way up to general manager for Ferguson Plumbing Supply. He was a proud member of the NRA. Jim also was a member of bowling league and enjoyed trap shooting. He loved wildlife and...

Nancy Armstrong, 84, passed away at her home in Columbia Falls, Montana on November 5, 2023 surrounded by family.  Nancy was born on January 4, 1939 to Damon and Ethel (Sleppy) Jacobsen in South Gate, California. Nancy loved to garden, look for deer in the yard, travel, and spend time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also enjoyed decorating for Christmas and spending the holidays with her family. Nancy was a lover of all animals, but especially her own. She will...

Tony Howard Hoyopatubbi, 71, passed away at home on November 2, 2023. Tony was born to Bill Hoyopatubbi and Adella (Harrison) on May 23, 1952 in Modesto, California. Tony loved being outdoors enjoying fishing, hunting, huckleberry picking, taking drives in Glacier National Park. He also enjoyed drinking sweet tea and eating popcorn while relaxing on the front porch admiring the outdoors. He loved his grandchildren more than anything. He was a wonderful supporter in their sports. He also had...

Travis J. Kohlbeck passed away on November 1st, 2023. He was born to the parents of Bill and Terri Kohlbeck on May 23rd, 1970. As a boy he grew up in the Flathead Valley where his love for the outdoors began to grow. All through Travis’s life he loved hunting, fishing, racing, snowmobiling, and working. He was hard working, loyal, loving and enjoyed being around friends and family. One of his biggest passions was mud bogging. He loved everything about the sport from building the...

Lori “Sue” Susan Marino, age 68, of Kalispell, MT passed away October 29, 2023. She was born May 22, 1955 in Wichita Falls, TX. Sue was a loving soul that enjoyed luncheons and traveling with friends. She loved cats and owned many during her lifetime. Sue also volunteered her time at the animal shelter, where most of her feline friends came from. Sue was most recently excited about her personal training and enthusiastic about fitness. She was funny and made friends easily. Prior to her...

Kristy Lynn Stevenson, age 48, of Columbia Falls, MT passed away at home surrounded by family October 28, 2023. She was born January 29, 1975 in Whitefish, MT to George E. Stevenson and late Barbara Ann Stevenson (Schutt). Kristy had two passions in life: Work and Family. She excelled in creating a family atmosphere while managing Mike’s Conoco and most recently at the White Oak Convenience store in Kalispell. She was devoted to her parents and helped them whenever there was a need....

On October 27th, 2023 James (Jim) Harvey went to be with our Lord. He passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Shirley by his side. Jim was born March 8th, 1943 in Winner, South Dakota to Albert and Verle Harvey. His early years were spent exploring and occasionally landing in “mischief.” At the age of 12, the family moved to Montana and Jim became a steadfast Montana boy for the rest of his years. He loved Montana’s wilderness and spent every minute he could enjoying...