Dr. Gerald (Tim) Slobojan DVM Dr. Tim Slobojan, age 83, of Kalispell, Montana, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 1st, 2024. He led an extraordinary life devoted to his family, faith, and caring for animals in the Flathead Valley. Born in Ambrose, North Dakota, Tim was raised on a farm in Mohall, North Dakota. He pursued his education at Carroll College and went on to earn his Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine from Washington State University. After serving in the US Army in...

Rika Aronson Mogolis, 78, passed peacefully on March 26, 2024, in her home with Frank, her partner of 35 years by her side. She was born on Dec. 13, 1945, in Cut Bank, to Rose and Governor J. Hugo Aronson. In Governor Aronson's book, "The Galloping Swede," he wrote about his young daughter, "Rika, as she grew and developed, became quite a little human dynamo, running here and there, mostly in places where she probably shouldn't have been." Those who knew Rika well will probably agree that...

Rodney ONeal Wendt, 83, of Kalispell, MT earned his heavenly wings on March 21st, 2024 after battling heart disease for many years.   Rodney was born on August 22nd, 1940, to Orisse (Eckelberry) and George Wendt in Kalispell, MT.  He attended Deer Park Elementary School and graduated from Flathead County High School in 1959.  He then enlisted in the United States Air Force and proudly served for four years.  After serving his country, Rodney joined his father, George, working on the...

Orley Martin (85) of Bigfork, Montana, passed away March 11, 2024. He was born in Hill City, Minnesota to Maurice and Nathalie Martin on June 15, 1938. Orley had sixteen brothers and sisters. He stopped high school to help the growing family and obtained his G.E.D. at a later date. Orley was married to Shirley Smith for seventeen years. Their children are Jerilee Gudmunson, Jody Martin and Lori Fuller. Orley married Candy Wilson in 1992. Orley and Candy have eight grandchildren and fifteen...

Robert (Bob) Bryan Cass passed away at home on March 10, 2024 in Kalispell Montana. Bob was born on January 7, 1960 to Robert and Thelma Cass in Polson, MT. He married Lori Urban on August 8, 1993. Together they raised 8 children. Bob leaves behind his wife Lori, and their children Jessica (Brad) Adsit, Caitlin Cass, Nathan (Charlotte) Uskoski, Valerie Uskoski, Vanessa (Mark) Cass, Kristina (Richard) Ruonavaara, Chérie (Monty) Reddig, and Karla (Sam) Kysar, in addition to 23...

Roy W. Stanley, 83, of Rollins, MT passed away on March 4, 2024, at his home of natural causes, surrounded by his family. Roy was born in Nashville, Tennessee on March 21, 1940. He attended Great Falls High School, which is where he met the love of his life, Carol. Roy attended the University of Montana where he earned a double degree in business and elementary education. At the U of M, he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. In 1970, Roy bought a piece of farmland on...

Elmo Rand Overseth, 81, passed peacefully from this world to his eternal home with his Lord and Savior on March 3, 2024. He was surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. Elmo is survived by his brother Jim (Carolyn), his loving wife Jeri, his daughter Kelli, son-in-law Lee, and his seven grandchildren. Elmo was born to Robert and Nadine Overseth in Devils Tower, Wyoming. He grew up in Sheridan Wyoming, where he developed many lifelong friendships through high school. After...

Steven Dompier, 78, born Jan. 7, 1946, in Spokane, Washington, to John and Marjorie Dompier, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 29, 2024. Steve was raised in Spokane, and graduated from Lewis and Clark High School. His favorite holidays growing up were spent at Priest Lake, Idaho, piloting and skiing behind the family’s Higgins Runnabout; as well as adventures on his grandparents’ ranch in Sheridan, Wyoming.  He proudly served in the US Navy and then moved on to study at UC Berkeley in...

Curtis J. Snyder, 96, was born on February 8, 1928, in Stahl, Missouri, to Reuben and Golda Snyder. He moved with his parents to Mason City, Iowa, in the summer of 1936. He met his bride-to-be, Harriet Lucille Herington, when he came to Kalispell, Montana, in 1944, as he was on his way to Alaska. After raising their family, they later made it to Alaska in 1980 for a vacation. Curt enlisted in the Army in January 1946 and was sent to Camp Crowder, Missouri. Harriet joined him there, and...

In the early morning of Feb. 8, 2024, Mary’s earthly body could no longer endure. She was 82. What she lived for, hoped for, and believed in all her life came true … she met her Savior. Through faith in Jesus, Mary entered heaven to dwell in the love of God forever. In that moment Mary met all those she knew and loved that had gone before. Mary will be overjoyed to be reunited with her earthly love Ken in God’s kingdom. Born Mary Elizabeth Miller in 1941 she met the love of her life...