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Marj Knaus
Marj Knaus departed Polson on October 27, 2006 enroute to a far better place. Marj was born in Buffalo, MT on June 17, 1920 to Clarence D. and Dollie D. Rung.
Marj graduated from Stanford High School in 1936 and moved with her family to Polson (Valley View) after graduation. She met and married Carl L. Knaus in November of 1938.
Her husband Carl, her parents Clarence and Dollie Rung, sister Maxine Proctor, daughter Carla J. (Knaus) Hahn, and son Gary Lee Knaus preceded Marj in death. Her two sons and daughters-in-law, Jim and Andie Knaus of Polson and Kevin and Luisa Knaus of Menomonie, Wisconsin, a sister Mayme Mullis of Kalispell, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces', nephews and cousins survive her.
Marj served many years as the Lake County Treasurer. She lived a full rich life and was loved by all who had the good fortune to be called her friend. We will all miss her wit, humor, and infectious laugh.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in the name of Marj Knaus to the Polson Community Church, 1814 1st Street East, Polson, Montana. A memorial service is pending and will be announced when the date and time have been confirmed. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com.
William J. "Bill" Mai
St. Ignatius - William J. "Bill" Mai, 67, passed away on October 22 at Community Hospital in Missoula, the result of complications of surgery.
Bill was born to Herbert & Marion (Gerber) Mai in Eau Claire, WIS on Dec. 9, 1938. Raised and educated in Eau Claire, he moved to Kenosha early in his career where he worked for AMC; he then moved to Racine where he owned the local corner gas station before moving to Kalispell in 1974 to work for an auto parts store. In the early eighties, Bill opened C& C Auto Parts in St. Ignatius ran it for the next 25 years, eventually selling to NAPA where he worked for a year.
He continued working part time for an auto parts store in Polson, but his true love was fishing and he spent many a day off Blue Bay catching what he could. A loveable guy, Bill was known to have a "Lively Debate' as he would have put it. Bill will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Allen and sister Mary.
Survivors include his brothers Lauren (Ellen) Mai of Appleton, WIS, John (Mary) Mai of Racine, WIS; sister-in-law Gretchen Mai of Eau Claire, WIS; brother-in-law Ed Wahlen of Kenosha, WIS; a step-grandaughter Delena Jackson of Texas and his brother by choice Gordon Hunter of St. Ignatius, MT.
A memorial gathering will be held at11 am Saturday in the Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home in St. Ignatius.
George Roy Morigeau, Jr.
Our beloved brother and uncle died October 25, 2006 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson. George was born to George Roy, Sr. and Ruby Archey Morigeau April 24, 1945 at St. Ignatius. George was one of the original "Dam Kids" growing up at Kerr Dam where his father was employed from the time of construction and became one of the first operators.
He attended Polson Public Schools until joining the U.S. Navy in 1965 thru 1971, serving aboard the USS Widgeon MSC-208 in Viet Nam. He was trained as an electrical technician.
He worked in the electrical field in Wyoming, on oil and gas projects and also in Nevada and Montana with the Salish & Kootenai Tribes.
George loved gardening, fruit trees and yard work. He was an excellent cook and cooked a mean pot roast, plus gravy, and was known for being a mean pie maker. He also loved his cats and tinkering around with old cars.
He was a very private person but had many special people in his life: Denise Morigeau, Russell Dupuis, Sandra Pierre who thought of him as a kind, loving thoughtful brother and friend and many others who knew they were included.
He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Janet Marie Barce, brothers Joseph Leroy and infant Roy, nephew Edward Sturm, niece Janet Marie Funke, great nephew Lance Cpl. Kane M. Funke.
Surviving are his sisters Pat (Tom) Funke of Polson, Helen (Bud) Meek, Aunt Stella Jamison, Nephew Jim (Debbie), David (Patti) Lawrence of Kalispell, Tom & Todd Funke Big Arm, Gregg (Kathy) Funke of Polson, Matt (Teresa) Funke of Ronan, Eric (Juli) Funke of Spokane, WA. Kenneth Brickzin of Dillon, and Denis Brickzin of Phoenix, AZ. Nieces Francine (Tony) Smith, Heidi (Jim) Currier and Stephanie Funke of Kalispell and many loving grandnephews and grand nieces and cousins.
Visitation will held on Sunday October 29, 2006 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm in the Grogan Funeral Home. A vigil services will be held on Sunday at 7:00 pm in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Steve Lozar officiating. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the church with Father Jim Connor officiating. Military honors will follow services at the church. Private family interment will take place at a later date.
Pallbearers will be Rene' Pierre, Jim Lawrence, David Lawrence, Todd Funke, Gregg Funke, Tom Funke. Memorials may be made in George's name to the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, the Veterans Warrior Society or to the donor's choice. Condolences to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com
Mary G. "Jennie" (Keenan) Riekena
St. Ignatius - Mary G. "Jennie" (Keenan) Riekena, 90, passed away October 23rd at St. Luke's Extended Care Center in Ronan.
Born in Arlee on February 9, 1916 to Patrick and Mary (PokerJim) Keenan, she lived in the Jocko Valley most of her life. She raised her family and ranched on Finley Creek until 1991 when she moved to St. Ignatius. In 2003, because of health reasons, she moved to Ronan.
A prim and proper lady, she enjoyed beading, embroidery, gardening, dancing and eating out. Jennie looked forward to the Arlee Pow-wow and was a fluent Salish speaker. She enjoyed spending time with granddaughter Jennifer and time in the mountains when she was with the boys.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son Bosco in 1989; her brothers Harry, Art & Chuck Keenan and her sisters Rose Bacon, Clara DuMontier and Annie Espinoza.
She is survived by her children Dolly Hirsch of Missoula, Vi DuMontier of East Missoula, Pete LaRance of Hot Springs, Nick LaRance of Charlo, Thelma "Lee" LaRance of Missoula, Bodge Whitworth of Arlee and Myrna Graham of St. Ignatius; a sister Regina Veitenheimer of East Missoula as well numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
A rosary will be held Thursday evening at 7 pm in the Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home in St. Ignatius with Mass being celebrated at 11 am Friday in the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission. Burial will follow in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Dave Love, Dave Pierre, Dean Brockway, Floyd Nicola, Bob White & Bernard Hakes. Honorary bearers are her grandchildren, great grandchildren, Karen LaRance, Glenda Whitworth & Mike Graham.
Patricia A. Sloan
St. Ignatius - Patricia A. Sloan, 60, passed away October 24 at St. Luke's Community Hospital in Ronan.
A member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe, she was bornJ anuary 15, 1946 to Maria Gress & Alvin Sloan in Walla Walla, WA. She made her home with her mother in the St. Ignatius most of her life.
Patricia acquired Parkinson Disease, but still managed to work for the Folkshop for ten years. She enjoyed walks, riding her bike and taking her dogs for rides on her bike.
Survivors include her father Alvin Sloan of Pablo; mother Maria Gress of St. Ignatius; brothers and sisters Ruth Ly Sloan of Timberlake, SD, Clay Sloan of Pablo, Sandy Castor of St. Ignatius, Lorma Sloan of Ronan, Liberty Plouffe of Ronan, John Roy Sloan of Spokane, WA, Vicki Delack of Helena, Caroline Derosia of Kalispell and Crystal McClure of Spokane as well as many nieces nephews and cousins.
Cremation has taken place, and a graveside service will be held at a later date.
The family asks that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made in her name to Lake County Bank in St. Ignatius.
