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Louella Marie Dover
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Louella Marie Dover, passed away December 22, 2006 due to complications of colon cancer. Louella was born November 17, 1932 in Casper, Wyoming to Lewis and Thelma (Waring) Hansen and joined her elder sister, Geraldine in the home. The family lived in Glenrock, WY and Redmond, Oregon before moving to Billings, MT. Louella graduated from Billings High School. While attending Eastern Montana College, Louella met the love of her life, Edwin Leroy Dover, on a blind date. They were married on August 31, 1951. To this union was born four children - Lewin (Jan), Lorrie (Donald), Leslie (Gerry), and Lance (Rose). Louella's grandchildren were Thomas Maxwell, Garrett Dover, Anna Maxwell, Quinn Dover, and Joseph Maxwell.
Following his retirement from teaching, Louella and Leroy moved to Polson, MT where they delighted in hosting people from all over the country to the beauty and wonders of Flathead Lake. Mom's wonderful meals and especially her cinnamon rolls were a delight to many. Mom was also an accomplished leather crafter and she and Leroy would travel to craft shows all over the state to share her talents with others.
Louella's parents, sister, and beloved husband passed before her, Leroy by 187 days.
A visitation will be held on Friday December 29, 2006 at the Grogan Funeral Home Chapel from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Services will be held at Grogan's Funeral Home on Saturday, December 30th at 11 a.m. The Reverend Russ Barber will officiate. Burial will follow the services at Lakeview cemetery. A reception will follow the services at Grogan Funeral Home.
The family would like to thank the nurses and doctors at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson and St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula for their loving and tender care of our mother. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Craig Michael Bolinger
Our gentle Craig, with soft sweet spirit and soul, has passed on this month of May 2008. Craig was born on March 9, 1948 at Minneapolis, Minnesota to James and C. Michaelle Bolinger. Craig, with his family, grew up in Minneapolis, MN on its many lakes and shores of the Mississippi River fishing, ice fishing, and boating with his brothers and father. A family so big we had our own baseball team. After a childhood in Minnesota, he joined the Navy to serve his country and dreams again upon the water. He not only served in the Navy, but also served up masterful dishes in Wisconsin for 20 years as Head Chef in a resort by the water. He ran the kitchen with skill, style, and humor and continued to delight his family and friends with his ever-changing menu. After Wisconsin, he was off to Alaska where he worked as a fisherman on the Bering Sea. Following an injury, Craig came home to Montana and spent the last eleven years quietly pursuing his dreams of fishing, boating, spending time with his family and friends that he held so dear. Craig was the proprietor of 'Boly's Sunglasses' in Polson, MT. He loved our Montana, our good people, and our good country and never missed a beat when it came to helping anyone less fortunate. He kept his family and friends so very close to heart. He will be greatly missed and always remembered. Craig is our silvery sparkling little fish that has swam away - but left us with hearts full of love and warmth and the memories of a man in his Stetson, a glint in his eyes and a gentle smile for the world. He remains magically for us on Flathead Lake, forever. His father James D. Bolinger, sister Cynthia Ann Bolinger, sister-in-law Rebecca Bolinger and nephew Eliot Raymond preceded Craig in death. Craig is survived by his beautiful mother Michaelle Bolinger of Polson, sister Sharon Bolinger of Blue Bay, MT, brothers James and his wife Sandy of Stevensville, MT, Thomas Bolinger of Maui, Hawaii, David Bolinger of Blue Bay, MT, Steven and his wife Debbie Bolinger of Rathdrum, ID, Leslie, Lindsay & Lisbeth, Bolinger, Rye & Brent Palen, Geoffrey & Brooke Bolinger, Rick Malone, Jessica Cheff Moran, Nicole Shippee, Sarah, Ryan & Michael Banks and all grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday May 28, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson, MT with Father James Connor officiating. Military honors will follow the services outside of the funeral home.

Norman John Sagmiller
Norman J. Sagmiller passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Norman was born on June 22, 1920 in Beulah, N.D. to John & Mathilda (Karlin) Sagmiller. He grew up on the family farm and attended schools in Oliver County, N.D.
Norman joined the Civil Conservation Corp in the late 1930's. He was drafted into the U.S. Army during WWII and served in Africa & France during the war. After his discharge from the military he returned to North Dakota and eventually moved with his parents to Finley Point near Polson in 1949 where he had continued to reside.
Norman owned and operated the Junction Standard Station at the Y in Polson along with his brother Gerald. He later worked with his brother Kenneth at his mills 'Westland Seed & Supply' in Ronan & Charlo until his retirement.
Norman enjoyed gardening and working in his orchard. He always enjoyed his coffee group at the Finley Point Store. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He was a member of the Finley Point Volunteer Fire Dept. and retired from the department.
He is preceded in death by his parents and 3 brothers - Delmont, Kenneth & Gerald.
He is survived by his 2 sisters & there husbands: Lucille & Otto Buchmann and June & Herbert Sorenson all of Polson & several nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 13, 2005 from 9 a.m. to 6:00 p.m and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12-noon at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 26th at 11:00 a.m. at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Rowold officiating, with military honors to follow the service.
Private inurnment will take place at Lakeview cemetery in Polson.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Finley Point Fire Dept., Relay for Life or to the donor's choice.
Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home & Crematory of Polson.

Loretta M. (nee Deye) Conway, 84, of Polson, MT. passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at St. Joseph Hospital in Polson.

Raphael 'Ray' James Bisson, 72, of Polson, MT. passed away at his home on August 4, 2005.
Ray was born in to Camille & Mary (Dixon) Bisson on June 29, 1933 in Polson.
He grew up on the family home on Minesinger Trail near Polson. He attended schools at the Urseline School in St. Ignatius and Polson. He graduated from Polson High School in 1953.
Ray joined the U.S. Marine Corp. & also served in the U.S. Navy.
Ray worked at several jobs including Utsond Meats, Dupuis Mill & at the Hungry Horse dam. He eventually started working for the Department of Interior with the Bureau of Reclamation as a ditchrider for the Flathead Irrigation Project.
Ray continued to work as a ditchrider from 1970 until he retire in 1995.
Ray was one of the first to start raising Christmas trees in the Mission Valley. He still had a passion for raising trees. He was also proud of the fact that he built his own home.
Ray was member of the American Legion. He loved to fish, hunt and spend time with his family. He especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren.
Ray had numerous friends in the Mission Valley & in Ennis, MT.
His parents, 2 brothers & 5 sisters precede Ray in death.
He is survived by 2 daughters- Dixie Davis & her husband Monte of Ennis, MT. and Rae Ann Matt of Pablo & 2 grandchildren- Monica & Shawn of Ennis.
He is also survived by 3 sisters- Alice Schnover of Puhrump, NV, Wanita Marquardt of Pablo & Mary Ann Bisson of Grandview, WA.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 10th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will be held on Thursday, August 11th at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson with Father Val Zdilla as celebrant. Interment with military honors will follow at the Beauvais-Decker cemetery (Old Catholic cemetery) in Polson.
Arrangements are by Grogan Funeral Home of Polson.

Elizabeth Ann Calbaum, age 64, passed away on August 17, 2005 at St. John Medical Center in Longview, Washington. She was born February 16, 1936 in Polson, Montana.

After graduating from Polson High School she attended St. Patrick School of Nursing in Missoula, Montana, where she met Jerry Calbaum. They were married in Polson in 1957.

Jerry's job in the wood products industry took them all over Northwest where they finally settled in Longview for the past 25 years.

Liz worked in the nursing field on and off from 1957 to 1996 where her warm and gentle nature comforted many people. Liz's career in nursing took her down both paths including working in the emergency room, ICU, as a visiting nurse for home health, and in discharge planning.

After retiring from nursing in 1996 Liz pursued a long held interest in real estate by attaining her real estate license and going to work for Windermere Allen and Assoc. Liz enjoyed helping homebuyers purchase there first home. Liz worked in real estate until she retired in 2003.

Liz will be remembered for her true love of life. She enjoyed traveling all over the world. She enjoyed classical music, especially Rachmaninov's Piano Concerto No. 2 she and Jerry attended the Oregon Symphony for over 20 years. She also liked Judy Garland and Nat (King) Cole. Liz enjoyed spending time in her flower gardens and had a beautiful yard to show for it. She had a warm and generous nature and was a friend to all who knew her.

Liz is survived by her husband Jerry of 48 years, son and daughter-in-law Steven and Elaina Calbaum of Auburn, Washington. Daughter and son-in-law Ken and Peggy Taylor of Longview, Washington. Daughter and son-in-law Kristin and Tad Davis of Lander, Wyoming. Special nieces Stephanie Funke and Ashley Johnston of Kalispell, Montana. Brothers Robert Funke of Huntsville, Alabama; Thomas Funke of Polson, Mt; sisters Maryann Gerrity of Polson, Mt. Pasty Mueller and Carol Ruiz of Ronan, Mt. She also enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren Jadon, Sean, Kyle and Rianna.
Her parents Ed and Bessie Funke, brothers William Funke, James Funke and Richard Funke preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death in 2004 by a very special nephew, Kane Funke, 20 who was killed in Iraq.

A memorial mass will be held in Friday, September 9, 2005 at 10:00 am in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Polson, with Father Val Zdilla officiating. Inurnment will follow at Lakeview cemetery in Polson. Local arrangements under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home.

Lester (Two Feathers) Jean Couture age 26 of Pablo passed away from injuries suffered in a vehicle accident near Pablo on Monday April 3, 2006. He was born on July 29, 1979 in Polson, Montana to Wesley Jean Couture and Debbie Lee Bell. Lester grew up in Pablo and attended schools in Pablo, Ronan and Two Eagle River. He won the Montana Golden Gloves Boxing at age 16, and was proud of winning the roll over contest at Mission Valley Speedway.

He married Alice Moran at Coeur d' Alene, Idaho on November 21, 1998. He liked to hunt and fish and spend time with his children and family and friends. Lester also likes to take long drives in the mountains and back roads, and loved Karaoke.

He was preceded in death by grandmother Nadine Couture, niece Deanna Whitworth, and cousin Roman Bell. He is survived by his wife Alice Couture of Pablo, 5 children Daylan, Kelan, Julian, and twins Shaylin and Donovan all of Pablo, brothers Chaney Bell of Turtle Lake, Mt. Michael Tenas of Ronan, Jeremey Couture of Billings, Casey Couture of Billings, and Jalen Bell of Pablo. Sisters- Amy Collicott Turtle Lake, Mt, Kyndra Collicott of Phoenix, Az. Chrystal Couture of Billings, Amber Couture of Billings. Grandparents Roy & Janice Couture of Ronan (Roy passed away April4, 2006) Gene Bell of Ronan, Virginia Ness of Pablo, Peggy Collicott-Morigeau of Turtle Lake and numerous other relatives.

Wake services will start at 11:00 am Tuesday at the Elmo Hall and will continue until service time on Thursday. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Thursday April 6, 2006 at 10:00 am in the Elmo Hall. Burial will follow at the Dayton cemetery. Arrangements under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.

Ilene Baertsch, age 86, of Polson passed away on Sunday, October 23, 2005 from natural causes at Evergreen Health & Rehab. Center. She was born June 3, 1919 at Columbia Fall, Montana to Chester and Angie Conn Barnes. Ilene attended school through the 8th grade at Half Moon School at Columbia Falls, and then she had to quit school and work on the family farm. Ilene married Oscar G. Baertsch in 1938.
She was a homemaker and worked during the spring and fall at the A & W Drive-in for Newt and Emma Roberts during the 1960's. Ilene was active with the South Shore Garden Club and was active with the Rebecca Lodge. Her hobbies included cooking, gardening, seamstress, and spending time with her grandkids. Ilene was a wonderful cook, and many friends of her children loved to come over and enjoy her meals.
Her parents Chester and Angie Barnes, brothers Gene Barnes, Lorin Barnes, Raymond Barnes, sisters Vivian Mero and Rita Fishel, and granddaughter Debra Kay Baertsch preceded Ilene in death. Ilene is survived by her husband Oscar G. Baertsch, daughter Carla (John) Hilton of Townsend, sons Gary (Sandy) Baertsch of Ronan, Clint (Karon) of Missoula, and Lon Baertsch of Missoula, sister Shirley (Don) Lamb of Lake Havasu City, AZ. Ilene has 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Thursday October 27, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service for Ilene will be held on Friday October 28, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the services at Lakeview cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be sent to Melita Island Boy Scout Camp or to Diabetes research.

James M. Brantner, 84, of Polson, MT. passed away on Sunday, Feb. 5, 2006 at his home in Polson. He was born on July 12, 1921 at Bremond, Texas to Horace and Mabrey Petteway Brantner, a family of 9 brothers and 3 sisters.

He grew up and attended school in Bremond, Texas. He served in the United States Army enlisting in July of 1940 and was discharged on Dec. of 1945 serving with the Army Engineers with the rank of Sgt.

After his discharge he went into real estate in Ohio. He came to Montana and ended up in Kalispell after marrying Shirley L. LaBonty in 1957. After their marriage they moved to Havre, Montana where Jim worked at the Sacred Heart Hospital as a financial advisor, and they later moved to Santa Maria, Ca. where he worked in the same capacity at the Marion Hospital. Retirement brought them back to Polson in 1984. He loved gardening and especially his flowers, was an active bowler and square dancer, and loved playing pinochle. He loved his church and his church family.

His parents and 4 brothers and 2 sisters preceded him in death. Jim is survived by his wife Shirley of Polson, daughters Mabrey Lee Henry of Lewiston, Idaho, and Linda LaBonty-Snyder of St. Ignatius, Montana, sons John LaBonty of Glasgow, Montana & Dennis LaBonty of Logan, Utah and 5 brothers and 1sister. He loved his grandchildren very much.

A military memorial service will be held on Tuesday February 21, 2006 at 2:00 pm in the Polson Community Church with Rev. Richard Widerholdt military Chaplin officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be made in James name to the Lake County Hospice or the Polson Community Church. Arrangements and cremation under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.

Clement William (Bill) Bourdon
'Whistling Elk'
Clement William (Bill) Bourdon, 74, of Pablo, MT. passed into the loving arms of his beloved wife Mary Ann on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008 at his home in Pablo.
Bill was born on December 20, 1933 in St. Ignatius, MT. to Columbus F. Bourdon, Sr. & Ursula (Vinson) Bourdon. Bill attended the Ursaline School in St. Ignatius, MT. He joined the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War, achieving the rank of Sergeant. After his honorable military discharge he returned to the Mission Valley. Bill married the love of his life Mary Ann Ford Altman in 1967. He welcomed her and raised her seven children as his own. In addition, Bill and Mary Ann brought two loving sons, Willie and Art, into this world.
Bill worked various jobs to support his large family. He always made sure to keep everyone in his family fed. Bill worked at Indian Health Service, Dupuis Lumber, Pack River Sawmill and eventually went to work at Salish Kootenai College. Bill worked at SKC as the Maintenance Supervisor for over 30 years.
Bill was an avid hunter and shared his game with many in the community. Fall was his favorite time of the year and when his neck would swell, it was time to go hunting and camp in Valley Creek. He loved to watch his kids and grandchildren play sports and attended their games. He was a loyal New York Yankees fan and also supported the Lady Griz. Bill was a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes and a member of the Tribal Veterans Honor Guard.
Bill was proud of his Baptist faith and his sobriety. He was a man of prayer for his loved ones and humanity. He was a founding member of the Pablo Baptist Church when it began in 1991. In fact, the church began in Bill and Mary Ann's home in Pablo. The library in the church is named after his wife Mary Ann Bourdon. As an active part of his faith, Bill would travel with Pastor Kenny to other reservations to help with the other churches.
'Uncle Bill' loved and was loved by many. He was always there to provide love and support for each of those lives he touched dearly. One couldn't help but return the friendship and affection he gave. The college community respected and admired him and is deeply affected by the passing of this great man.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Ann, his parents, four brothers and two sisters. He is survived by his nine children, Willie (Lorraine) Bourdon of Ronan and Art (Staci) Bourdon of Pablo; also by Ken (Debbi) Altman of St. Regis, MT; Steve (Gail) Altman of Polson; Becky Altman of Mullan, Idaho; Janet ( Don) Munn of Polson; Diane (Cecil) Mattingly of Fremont, Utah; Bruce Altman of Pablo, MT; Alex (Cindy) Altman of Finley Point; 19 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Visitation will be held on Wed., Jan. 23rd from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, Jan. 24th from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, Jan. 25th at 1:00 p.m. at the Joe McDonald Health and Athletic Center on the SKC Campus, with Pastor Kenny Prewett officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Lakeview cemetery in Polson. A reception will follow graveside services at the Pablo Baptist Church. 3rd Ave and 6th Street.
Memorials may be made to the Pablo Baptist Church, PO Box 68, Pablo, MT 59855

Frances L. Connor, 80, died January 3, 2007, at St. Luke's Extended Care Facility in Ronan after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Frances was born May 9, 1926 in Victor Montana to Albert Cowan and Gladys (Kierns) Cowan. She was raised on the family farm and educated in Victor schools, graduating in 1944 as valedictorian of her class. After high school, Frances began nurses training at Montana State College (later University). During that time she met her husband, John Connor. They were married in 1946. To that marriage were born three children.
In 1952, Frances returned to nurses training, receiving her RN diploma in 1954. Frances worked as a registered nurse, a career that she loved, at St. Ann's Hospital (later Anaconda Community Hospital) in Anaconda, where she and John raised their family. For many years she worked in the recovery room caring for patients immediately after surgery. She retired in 1988, but continued to help at the Area 5 Agency on Aging, providing routine nursing care at the Metcalf Senior Citizens' Center.
Her husband John died in 1991. In 2002 Frances moved to Deer Lodge where she lived for 2 years. She moved to Helena to be closer to her son Fr. Jim, and lived at Hunters Pointe Retirement Community. As her health failed, she moved to St. Luke's Extended Care Facility in Ronan in September of 2006, where she died.
Frances was a long time member of the Anaconda Catholic Community and the Montana Nurses Association. For relaxation she enjoyed sewing and fishing, taking great delight in catching a 26 lb. salmon in Oregon!
She was preceded in death by her parents, her younger sister, Gail Mederios, and her older sister Altha VanAken.
She is survived by her children: John M. (Jack) and his wife Marilyn, Fr. James A. (Jim), and Rebecca A. (Becky), and four grandsons.
A vigil service will be held at Immaculate Conception Parish in Polson at 7 pm on Sunday January 7th.
Visitation will be held at Holy Family Catholic Church in Anaconda at 4 pm with a Vigil Service at 7pm on Monday, January 8th. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Tuesday, January 9th at Holy Family Church. A luncheon will follow the Mass.
Family and friends will gather at St. Mary Catholic Church in Stevensville for a visitation at 9 am with a prayer service at 10:30am am on Wednesday January10th. Burial next to her husband will follow at the in Victor cemetery at 11 am. A reception will follow the burial at St. Mary Parish Center in Stevensville.
Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association or St. Luke Extended Care Facility in Ronan (107 6th Ave., SW Ronan MT 59864). The family wishes to thank the staff at St. Luke's who showed Mom extraordinary care and compassion during her final illness, as well as the staff and residents at Hunters Pointe in Helena who provided her with a loving home while she lived there. God bless you all. Arrangements under the direction of Grogan Funeral Home, Polson.

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