All Obituaries

Ronald Edgar Caldbeck, age 92, of Big Arm, Montana passed away October 25, 2018 at Lakeview Care Center, in Bigfork Montana. Ron is preceded in death by his wife Phyllis, son Geoffrey, daughter Rena Cain, daughter-in-law Gay Ann Caldbeck, grandson Geoffrey Caldbeck. Survived by his children Vicki Ewing of Big Arm, Steven Caldbeck of Polson, Byram Caldbeck of Polson, Ronald J. Caldbeck of Lakeside, Rebecca McGinnis of Kalispell, and Valerie Dennison of Kila. Ron & Phyllis were blessed...

Michael Lee Allen, age 79, of Columbia Falls, Montana passed away doing what he loved on Tuesday, November 6th, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Friday, November 9th, 2018 at 11 AM at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 401 7th Street West, Columbia Falls, MT.  Pastor Peter Erickson will officiate. Darlington Cremation and Burial Service is caring for Michael and his family.  

William W. Haase, age 63, was born October 29th, 1954 to Shirley Haase and William X. Haase in Bay Village, Ohio.  Bill went to walk with the angels October 25th, 2018 after a long battle with health issues. He enjoyed skiing Whitefish Mountain, target shooting, riding his horse in the mountains, spending time with his family and friends. After graduating from Bay High School in 1973 he worked at U.S. Steel. Then onto Florida where he had a fishing boat with his Bay Village buddies, it...

Lonnie Dean Bogovich, age 61, the King of One Liners, informant, natty dresser and accomplished napper quietly passed on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 doing it his way. Lonnie’s story starts out in Youngstown, Ohio on January 27, 1957.  Born to Angelina Williamson, Lonnie spent his childhood raising hell in Youngstown, befriending anyone that crossed paths with him.  This included his lifelong friend Paula DeMaiori, the mother of his two girls. With the encouragement of these...

Loretta Enger, age 82, of Columbia Falls passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 surrounded by her loving family at HealthCenter Northwest in Kalispell, Montana.  Loretta was born on May 6, 1936 to Glen and Thelma Mikesell in Whitefish, Montana. She married Magnus C. Enger on December 19, 1955 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Loretta was a homemaker for many years, staying home and raising her children. After her children were raised and out on their own, she went to work with her...

On October 14th, 2018, at 84 years of age, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Lula Frances Keibler (Fran), passed away in Boise, ID.  Fran lived and breathed by the power of love and selflessness she gave to her family and friends.  She always put others before herself desiring nothing but love and happiness for those she knew.  Fran was born the youngest of three daughters to R.A. and Mamie Green in Olton, TX on July 19, 1934.  She spent her childhood...

Mr. Marvin "Deacon" Lee Eaves, Jr. was born on September 21, 1946 in San Bernardino, California, to the late Mary Elizabeth Gowen Eaves and the late Marvin Lee Eaves, Sr.  Marvin passed away at age 72 on October 26, 2018, in Whitefish, Montana surrounded by his loving family.  Marvin served in the United States Navy from February 1965 until being medically discharged in August 1969. Marvin was Proud to serve on the U.S.S Ticonderoga CVA-14 during the Vietnam War. ...

On Tuesday, October 16th, 2018 Stephen Lee Sorensen passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at the age of 72. Steve was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on November 12, 1945. He moved throughout his life as his job as a Nursing Home Administrator required until he settled in the Flathead Valley with his family in the spring of 1986. Steve is survived by his two children, his son, Jeffrey Sorensen (Mindi), his daughter, Lisa Johnson (Jacob), four grandchildren; Amelie, Meg, Arden, and Zoren...

Lois Jean Brown, age 81, of Kalispell, Montana passed peacefully Thursday, October 18th, 2018 at Bee Hive Homes of Kalispell. She was born on January 27, 1937 in Missoula, Montana, where she attended St. Francis Xavier Grade School and Sacred Heart Academy High School. Lois played sousaphone in the band and held many leadership roles, including serving as class president. She was actively involved in Girl Scouts and 4-H during her youth and took many prizes at the county fair, as well as...

Virginia "Ginny" Rosalie Reed, age 80, of Bigfork, Montana passed away Monday, October 8th, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. An open house and visitation will be held on Sunday, October 14th, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home, 3408 US Hwy 2 East, Kalispell. Montana.  Private family interment and grave dedication will be on Monday, October 15th, 2018.   Darlington Cremation and Burial Service is caring for Ginny and her family.