All Obituaries

The Bigcrane family want to let all friends and family of our big brother, Roy, know that he has joined our mom, dad, his baby girl Christine, and all our relatives who left before him. Roy is at Foster Funeral Home in St. Ignatius, until 5 pm on Monday. Monday evening we will move to the Longhouse in St. Ignatius. A rosary will be held Tuesday at 7pm at the Longhouse with final services on Wednesday at 10 am at the Longhouse.

Charley "Charles" Allen Mitchell, age 66, passed away on March 18, 2026. Charles was born on January 28 1960. Services are as follows: Moving to the Longhouse on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 5 PM Rosary on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 7 PM at the Longhouse Closing on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 12 PM at the Longhouse Cremation to follow services. Family dinner will be held at a later date

Marguerite "Margaret" Rose Lopez, age 79, passed away on March 16, 2026 in Polson Montana. Margaret was born on May 20, 1946 to Frederick and Blanche McLeod. Sunday, March 22, 2026 Margaret will be ,oved to the Longhouse in St. Ignatius. Rosery will be Sunday, March 22, 2026 starting at 8 PM at the Longhouse in St. Ignatius, MT. Closing services will be held Monday, March 23, 2026 at the Longhouse in St. Ignatius, MT. Cremation will follow services

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Lyman “Luke” Trahan of Ronan, MT on March 15th, 2026. Born to Alice Hayzlett Zepeda and Arthur Trahan Sr. on June 9th, 1971 in St Ignatius, MT. Luke's early years carried him between Montana and Oregon- but the call of the Big Sky is difficult to ignore for long. With capable hands and an honest work ethic, Luke was the kind of man who knew what it meant to earn something. He worked hard to build time with his greatest adventure, his ...

Debroah Lee New Robe, age 66, passed away on March 14, 2026. Debroah was born on February 21, 1960 in Browning, MT to Thomas New Robe & Veronica Mittens. Services are as follows at Starr School: Wake begins on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 Prayer Services Nightly Traditional Service on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1 PM Burial to follow at Many Hides Cemetery

Eugene "Bugzy" Delbert Wells Jr, age 45, passed away on March 12, 2026. Eugene Jr was born on April 29, 1980 in Browning, MT to Eugene Wells Sr & Rita SpottedEagle. Services are as follows: Wake begins Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Glacier Homes Prayer Services Nightly at 6 PM Move to the Brown Building in Heart Butte on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 12 PM Traditional Service on Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2 PM at Brown Building Burial at Heart Butte Cemetery

It is with profound sorrow and deep love that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, Bryeanna Rae Brazill-Woken “Sweetgrass Woman” (born February 20, 1998), and her cherished child, Eleanor Rae Brazill-Woken “Sweetgrass Baby” (born February 5, 2026), who both passed on March 9, 2026. Bryeanna was a devoted mother, a treasured daughter, sister and wife; a light in the lives of all who knew her. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and her ...

On March 9, 2026, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ opened the gates of eternal life and welcomed home Hal Hosford Folts. Hal was 89 years old. Hal now joins in heaven his parents Myron and Janet, beloved aunts and uncles, cousins, a grandchild, and many cherished pets who preceded him in passing. Those who knew Hal take comfort in the promise of eternal life and the peace that comes from knowing he now rests in the presence of the Lord. Born January 14, 1937, Hal lived a full and active ...

Jan Charlo, born May 14th 1949 and passed peacefully in her sleep the morning of March 7th, 2026.. Born to Ed and Joan Christopherson, Jan grew up in Missoula with her siblings, Ann, Jean and Ian. Jan met Vic in the early 1970’s. Jan is not tribal and came from a completely different background from Vic and yet they fell in love and had four children. For the sake of her children she humbly spent time and learned from family and friends of the Charlo family. She spent time with ...

Gary Lee Acevedo, 77, passed away on March 6, 2026, at 3:53 p.m. Mountain Time in Missoula, Montana, surrounded by family after a nine-year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Gary was born March 30, 1948, in St. Ignatius, Montana, at Holy Family Hospital, with Dr. C.P. Brooks attending. He was the son of Jose Leonel (Leon) Acevedo and Marie (June) Francis Sorrell Acevedo. His paternal grandparents were Francisco Acevedo and Maria Ceja, and his maternal grandparents were Frank Sorrell and ...

Marcia JoAnn Fisher, age 76, passed away on February 25, 2026. Marcia was born on January 4, 1950 in St Ignatius, MT to Robert MadPlume & Christine Caye. Services are as follows at Elmo Hall: Rosary on Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 8 PM Funeral Service on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10 AM Burial to follow at Elmo Cemetery

Jim William Glanz, age 74, passed away at his home on February 24, 2026 due to End Stage Kidney Disease. Jim was born on February 13, 1952 in Napoleon, OH to Lester Glanz & Twila Patrick. Jim is survived by his wife, Melanie Christensen-Glanz; children, Susan, Heather, Johnathan, Aaron, Joy, James, Toby, Tayler, and Karli; siblings, Jon Glanz and Rita Remont. Jim was preceded in death by his father, Lester Glanz; mother, Twila Glanz; and brother, Reynold Glanz. Services will be held ...

Ronald "Ron" Coyle, age 63, passed away on February 22, 2026 peacefully at this home in Missoula. Ron was born on December 15, 1962 in California to Ray Coyle & Linda Coyle. Ronald was raised in Ontario, CA. Ron was employed at a roofer. He loved working on his harley and being with his grandkids.  Ronald is survived by children, Vanessa Coyle, Karli Coyle, and Garrett Coyle; grandkids, Aubrey Wright, Mason Green, Everlee Green, Maylee Casner, Arli Coyle, and Harper ...

Evalyn Ruth Ivanoff, age 99, passed away on February 21, 2026. 

Justin "Jay" Pulse, age 56 of Polson, passed away on February 18, 2026. Jay was born on June 20, 1969 in Oregon City, OR to Charles Jay Pulse & Roberta Powell. Jay was raised in Oregon City OR  moved to Montana at age 17. He worked for Log Crafters building log homes for twenty years.  He then attended Salish Kootenai College earning his CDL in hazardous transport and heavy equipment operation. Justin joined Department of Homeland Security for 15 1/2 years as a lead ...