All Obituaries

Judy Kay Brown, age 80, passed away on November 17, 2019 at her home in Kalispell, MT. Judy was born in Spokane, WA and is the daughter of James Dee Johnston and Florence Lynn Mathison. Judy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ. Judy spent much of her early life in Spokane and graduated from North Central High School. She married George Harold Brown on November 9, 1957 in Spokane, WA. Judy and George have 5...

Joan P. Gotschalk, age 89, of Bigfork, Montana passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Rising Mountains Assisted Living in Bigfork. Arrangements are being made at this time. Darlington Cremation and Burial Service is caring for Joan and her family.

Samuel P. Lockwood, age 24, of Whitefish, Montana passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at his home. A viewing and celebration of Sam's life will be held on Friday, November 15, 2019 from 1 PM to 3 PM at Darlington Cremation and Burial Service, 3408 US Hwy 2 East, Kalispell, MT. Interment will be in Oregon. Darlington Cremation and Burial Service is caring for Sam and his family.  

Donald Frank McAdam, age 70 On November 13, 2019, Donald Frank McAdam passed away peacefully with his loving wife at his side at his home south of Kalispell.  Don had a long battle with cancer which eventually took his life. Don was born on September 27, 1949 to Frank and Marjorie McAdam in Kansas City, MO.  His childhood and early part of his life was spent in the Kansas City area. In 1994, Don and his wife Sandy moved to the Flathead.  Don was employed as a bookkeeper for...

Francis Smith, age 88, of Columbia Falls, Montana passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at his home surrounded by family. Services are being planned for December 2019.  Darlington Cremation and Burial Service is caring for Francis and his family.

Sundie L. Kelleher, age 49, of Bigfork, Montana passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at KRMC surrounded by her family in Kalispell, Montana. Arrangements are being made at this time. Darlington Cremation and Burial Service is caring for Sundie and her family.  

Fredrick "JR" L. Leas, Jr., age 51, of Kalispell, Montana passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of life is being planned. Memorial contributions in JR's name can be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or the Flathead Valley Food Bank. In lieu of flowers please consider making a contribution. Darlington Cremation and Burial Service is caring for JR and his family.

Mark E. Allen, age 65, of Kalispell, Montana passed away on Friday, October 25, 2019 at HealthCenter NW in Kalispell. A service will be held on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 6:00 pm at Glacier Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 1515 Trumble Creek Rd, Kalispell, Montana. Memorial contributions are encouraged to The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance or Wings of Kalispell. Darlington Cremation and Burial Service is caring for Mark and his family.

Arlisa M. Houston, age 45, of Columbia Falls, Montana passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at The Health Center NW in Kalispell. Arlisa was a mother, wife, daughter, beloved friend, accomplished body worker and yoga instructor.  She was a scholar of life, seeking wisdom and living those lessons each moment.  Those of us who experienced the sincere pleasure of knowing her will miss her radiant love-light; contagious laugh and sense of humor; depth of care towards others;and her...

Jennifer Lynn Bush passed away Oct. 8, 2019, after a long and fiercely fought battle against melanoma cancer. Jen was a loving mother to her daughter Amanda Jane Bush of Whitefish, and a loving daughter to Cheryl Klein (Robert) of Somers and Robert Beall (Annie) of Kalispell. She was an incredible friend to the many people whose lives she touched. Jen grew up outside of Detroit and was a music fanatic of the time. She spent two years at Flathead Valley Community College, transferred to...