Obituaries
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Steven Funke, 71
Steven Richard Funke, 71, of Kalispell, passed away peacefully on Jan. 31, 2026. He was born on Oct. 25, 1954, in Missoula.
Michael Watson, 72
Michael Eugene Watson, 72, of Whitefish, passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 5, 2026.
Raul Brown, 49
Raul K. Brown, 49, passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2026.
Kenneth Ray Bjorge, 81
Born to Emma and Henry Bjorge on May 13, 1943, Kenneth Ray Bjorge peacefully passed in his sleep on April 10, 2025.
Ruth Ann Yingst, 82
Ruth Ann Yingst, 82, passed away on April 23, 2026.
Ernest Holmquist, 97
Ernest "Ernie" James Holmquist, 97, of Hulett, Wyoming, went to be with his Lord and Savior on April 10, 2026.
Kay Smith, 97
Kay Stenberg Smith, 97, was born Aug. 15, 1928, and passed March 29, 2026, in Kalispell.
John B. Dudis, 79
John Dudis, 79, a devoted husband, father, and respected attorney, passed away peacefully early Tuesday, April 28, at Logan Health, surrounded by his family.
Karen Kleiv, 71
Karen Margaret (Richter) Kleiv, 71, passed peacefully in the arms of the man who loved her the most.
William 'Willi' Sterling Tustin, 65
William "Willi" Sterling Tustin, 65, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Donnell Timm, 77
Donnell Ann Timm, 77, was born in Oregon and passed away on May 7, 2026, from natural causes.
Clifford 'Kip' Knote, 80
Some people make friends everywhere they go. Kip Knote was one of them.
Joan E. Clough, 82
Joan Elaine (Heisel) Clough, 82, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully from dementia complications on April 13, 2026, in Kalispell.
Connie Cady, 72
Connie Lou Cady, 72, was born Feb. 3, 1953, to Raymond and Joanna Barnes.
Robert Warren, 40
Robert Warren, 40, beloved son, husband, father, brother, artist, and friend, passed away on April 26, 2026.