Shirley Ann Henneberry Thompson, 92, went to the loving arms of her husband Earl Lindy Thompson on April 20th, 2024. She passed peacefully with family by her side. Shirley was born in Dillon, MT, on July 11th 1931. As a descendant of pioneers, she lived on the Henneberry Farm also known as Henneberry Gulch, in Dillon, MT. Her youth was spent shared between many caretakers, including her Grandma Nay, her dad, her grandpa Burwell, and other aunts and neighbors.  Shirley took on the...

Steven Medley Bennett, an almost life-long resident of Columbia Falls, died April 19th. Steve was born April 4th, 1951, to Martha and Dr. Willard F. Bennett. Joining a brother, Gary, the family lived in the Hungry Horse Dam housing complex. Doc Bennett had established a clinic there in 1948. Steve met his first friends in Hungry Horse—it’s where he got his first tricycle and bicycle, developing a life-long love for riding. His first Schwinn was probably a 24 instead of a...

Victor Patrick Miles, 51 passed away on April 17, 2024 at Logan Health in Whitefish. Victor was born to Victor M & Patricia Miles on August 26, 1972 in Kalispell, Montana. Victor was known as a great father, master repairman and a tech savvy person. He loved Nascar, enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and panning for gold. He also enjoyed watching his favorite football team, Arizona Cardinals play. Victor was preceded in death by his parents; Victor & Patricia Miles. He...

Mark Bennett Morgan, age 61, of Whitefish, MT passed away April 13, 2024. He was born August 21, 1962 in Tehachapi, CA to the late Daniel Leroy Morgan and Florence Joyce Morgan (Newcomb). He grew up in Trona, California and shared many stories about the uniqueness of that small town. Mark was a passionate, caring, generous, soul that loved his family. He took pride in his intellect and was an insightful person with a sharp wit. He enjoyed challenging banter, quiet conversations, or just...

It is with peace in our hearts that we notify friends and community that Roland Cheek’s circle of life is now complete. He passed peacefully in his sleep on April 12th. Roland was born July 16, 1935 in Sweetwater, Texas to Hill Solomon Cheek and Viola Rose Cheek. His youth primarily was spent in the rural area around Roseburg, Oregon with brothers Hillburn and Duane. Hillburn’s deftness with a fly rod and ability to outthink deer layed a foundation for Roland’s passion for...

Vonda Lee Seliger, born on September 7, 1940, in Stanley, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2024, at the age of 83. Vonda was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Vonda's journey began in Fairview, MT, where she attended elementary, middle, and high school. It was then that she met the love of her life, Jerry Seliger. The two were united in marriage on September 14, 1957, and their bond stood strong for nearly 67 years. Together, they...

Lorn W Carvey, age 79, of Eureka, Mt passed away April 7, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born July 19th, 1944 in Eureka, Mt to the late Floyd Carvey and Myrtle Carvey (Wunderlich). Lorn grew up in Eureka working as a logger. At the early age of 13, Lorn took his first paying job at Gwynn Lumber to help provide for his family.   He met his wonderful wife in 1964, they were married on June 4, 1966 and from there started their family.  He moved his family to...

Paul Michael Murphy, 86, passed away on March 29, 2024, in Kalispell. Paul was born March 28, 1938, to Raymond Daniel and Ella Murphy in Minot, North Dakota. In 1947 the family moved to the Flathead Valley. Paul helped his dad with odd jobs and with the Murphy Mobilgas Station in Columbia Falls for several years. Paul proudly joined the US Army in 1960 and received medals for his sharpshooting. He helped survey and map the Sahara Desert in Libya. Many of his stories revolved around that...

Karin Carmichael Dyer passed away March 29, 2024, at her home in Big Fork, MT at the age of 60. She was born September 25, 1963, in Silver Spring, MD to Karin Lundberg Kastanek and late Michael Kastanek. Karin was preceded in death by her father, Michael, and is survived by her mother Karin Kastanek, daughter, Amanda Dyer, and son, Craig Dyer. She is also survived by her sisters Colleen Bernard and Kathleen Kastanek, her brother Michael Kastanek, and by several nieces and nephews. Karin...

Anne Francelle Gentry, age 92, of Whitefish, MT passed away March 28, 2024. She was born December 24, 1931 in WestCliff, CO to the late Thomas F Watt and Elizabeth Amy Watt (Fee). Anne was an independent, tenacious and caring soul who started her adventures in life teaching English and PE at the elementary school and junior high, as well as being the high school’s librarian in Meeker, Colorado. After her days teaching, she ventured into real estate, but her true passion was in the...