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Patricia “Pat” Claudene Macdonald, age 84, of Columbia Fall, MT passed away October 4, 2022. She was born March 30, 1938 in Madison, WI to the late Melvin Miller and Violet Claudene Miller (Strommen). Pat loved her kids and grandkids unconditionally. She was selfless, forgiving and a great listener. Some of Pat’s hobbies included gardening, bowling, cross country skiing, softball, volleyball, and reading. Pat was an excellent cook and was known for her Lefse, fried chicken and dinner...

Roy P. Grillo, 60 of Kalispell, MT passed away September 26, 2022.  Roy is survived by 3 children: Rosario, Pascal, and Santino.  Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Roy’s family.  A full obituary and photo will be posted on this site.  Please feel welcome to leave condolences to the family and check back for Roy's full obituary.  

Stephanie Ann Piland, age 51, of Kalispell, MT passed away September 24, 2022. She was born January 30, 1971 in Vancouver, WA to Gary Keys and the late Rosalie Ann Keys (Catron). Stephanie was selfless and would do or give anything for her children and grandchildren. She volunteered at Badrock Volunteer Fire Department as an EMT. Some of Stephanie’s hobbies included quilting, reading, and jigsaw puzzling. Christmas was always a special time to give extra for her family, so she would...

Deloris Elaine (Hayden) Matson Deloris gained her angel wings on September 16, 2022. Deloris was born August 15, 1938, in Fairview, MT and shared her birthday with her mother. She was the second daughter of Richard and Kathryn (Noteboom) Hayden and joined older sister Marlene. Later came twin sisters Beverly and Bonnie, brother Michael and twins Dewayne and Debra. Deloris and all her siblings grew up on the farm in Fairview, helping their mother and father. In 1956, Deloris graduated from...

Robert “Mark” Meek, age 69, of Whitefish passed away unexpectedly on the evening of September 13, 2022, at his cabin in Star Meadows. Born on October 15, 1952, to the late Dr. Sydney and Kim Meek, Mark was raised in southern California with his older brother John. In his younger years, Mark studied Kenpo Karate with Grand Master David German, something he was very proud of. He sought adventure and wide-open spaces and left California after high school. His journey took him to the...

Larry Russell Talbott, age 81, of Columbia Fall, MT passed away September 12, 2022. He was born March 21, 1941 in Sheridan, MT to the late Samuel Wilfred Talbott and Estella Mae Talbott (Staten). Larry was an outdoorsman, living his best life outside in both Montana and Alaska for nearly 27 years. Some of his hobbies included fishing, hunting, trapping, arrowhead hunting, and 4-wheeling. Larry was a builder and a carpenter. He loved to tinker. Larry knew wildlife and was an advocate for...

On September 4, 2022 June Elizabeth (Barton) Brooker passed away at Immanuel Lutheran Home of natural causes at the age of 92. June was born June 11, 1930 in Musselshell, MT to Ruben Clyde and Florence May (Burton) Barton. She attended school in Musselshell and Billings, MT and married Carl Richard Hinrichs on November 8, 1947. They had one son, Rocky Ray Hinrichs. Divorced on November 14, 1949, she and Rocky moved to the Flathead Valley where she met and married Claude Eugene...

Michael Roland Jordan, age 64, of Hungry Horse, Montana has passed away. Born June 30, 1958 in Woonsocket, RI, Michael was a Vietnam veteran, avid fisherman, and skilled outdoorsman. He spent the majority of his life living off the land in search for that one place that felt like home. He found that home in Montana; and no matter how much he traveled, he always found his way back there. He spent a great deal of his adult life trying to convince his children and grandchildren (especially...

Donald James Dvorak It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Don Dvorak, age 92, of Columbia Falls, MT on August 31, 2022, but with the peaceful knowledge that he is in the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Don was born in Glendive MT to Edna (Rogers) and James Dvorak. He graduated from high school in 1948 and joined the Navy, reporting aboard the USS Norton Sound. He worked as an electrician’s mate and was in combat action in Korea. In 1953 he met and...