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Richard John Helmold, 91 passed away on July 23, 2022 at The Beehive Homes in Columbia Falls. Richard is survived by his daughter Katherine Gatalano. No services are planned at this time. Austin Funeral & Cremation Services is caring for the family.

June M. Van Koten, age 92, a lifelong resident of Montana, passed away July 18, 2022 in Whitefish, MT. She was born June 17, 1930 in Great Falls, MT to the late George Yoder and Hilda Yoder (Overson). June was strong in faith and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Great Falls before she moved to Whitefish in 2018. Other than being a home maker for her four children, June enjoyed playing golf while she was a member of the Meadowlark Country Club. June was a talented singer and was...

Jerry Richard Bevill, called Dick by all who knew him, passed away on the evening of Sunday, July 17th from complications related to a fall. He was 82 years old. It was unexpected, and peaceful, and he was surrounded by loved ones. In recent months he had laid plans for adventurous travel to visit family in Tennessee and was enjoying a lightness of spirit.  He is survived by his beloved brother Robert Lynn Bevill of Fayetteville, TN, and Bob’s children Robert Bevill, Lanie Bevill and...

Barbara Anne Olson, age 80, of Whitefish, MT passed away at home peacefully and gracefully on July 15, 2022 surrounded by both her husband, Dennis; and son, Don.   Barbara was born  February 24, 1942 in Whitefish, MT   to the late Claudius Burkett Gilliland and Elizabeth Gilliland (McKeen).  Barbara grew up in Whitefish (3rd generation) with her inseparable twin brother Bob (Robert Wayne Gilliland) and older brother Ed (Edwin Bruce Gilliland).  Barbara loved her brothers dearly and...

Nicolette Rose Ward On July 10, 2022, our sweet Nikki went home to be with her Lord.    Nicolette Rose Munski was born October 5, 1951, to Walt and June Munski in Whitefish, MT.  She was raised there with her two sisters, Ginger and Darlene and remained very close to them her entire life. Nikki held her family close, but also had a heart for the care of others. After high school, Nikki moved to Brainerd, MN for three years as a nanny to her nieces, Sandy, and Debbie.  She enjoyed...

WHITEFISH, Montana – Writer, editor, mother, grandmother, friend, nature lover and adventurer Shawn Lake, 76, died at her home in Whitefish on July 4, 2022. By her side at the end were her daughter and son, Tanner and Bridger Babcock, and her beloved companion Tess, her golden retriever-mix rescue. It was the final chapter in her battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, which she faced with courage and grace, as was her way in life. Shawn was born on May 16, 1946, in Des...

Whitefish Legend Richard “Rick” Donahue, 67, passed in Whitefish on July 4, 2022, after a 15-year courageous battle with diabetes. Born June 16, 1955, he lived his entire life in Whitefish, graduating from Whitefish High School in 1973. He had a lifelong career as a PGA Golf professional player and instructor. Rick served 25 years for the Whitefish Winter Carnival, 22 as Herald the Hark and in 2009 was King Ullr-L of the Carnival. Rick was a first-class musician, playing first chair...

Michael Anthony Dickerson, age 61, of Olney, MT passed away June 9, 2022. He was born January 23, 1961 in California. Michael was a proud veteran and proud member of the Olney Volunteer Fire Department. He loved mountains and lakes and embraced the entire Montana lifestyle. But the most important thing to Michael was his love of family and friends. He was the first to offer help in any way he could. He had a genuine spirit and felt things deeply and always had time to lend an ear for those...

Berniece May Goodwin, age 95, passed away Friday, June 3, 2022 in Whitefish, MT. She was born November 14, 1926 in Columbia Falls, MT to the late William Emory Barnes and Blanna Barnes (Morris). Berniece was a sweet woman. During her working career she was secretary for the rail road depot for 40+ years. Berniece gave an abundance of her time and energy volunteering at the library in Whitefish and Muldown Elementary, teaching kids to read. She was a proud member of Whitefish UMC. ...

Jerry L. Jolliffe, 74, died May 6, 2022 at Logan Health Whitefish.  No services are planned at this time. Austin Funeral & Cremation Services in Whitefish is caring for the family.