Hopkins, Lucy Jane – Obituary

Lucy Jane Hopkins, eleven years of age, whose parents are residents of Kalispell, succumbed last evening at St. John’s Hospital as the result of an attack of appendicitis. Her body will be shipped this evening to Kalispell for burial. The little child was one of the popular little girl of the Flathead county metropolis and the news of her death will be learned with regret by her many friends and classmates in her hometown. Mr. and Mrs. Hopkins are in Helena and will accompany the body of their child back to Kalispell. CARDS OF THANKS To the many friends who … Read more

Johnson, Judy Profitt Mrs. – Obituary

Baker City, Oregon Judy Johnson, 58, of Baker City, died at her home Saturday, May 10, 2003. Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Gray’s West & Co. Pioneer Chapel, 1500 Dewey Ave. Pastor Roger Scovil of the Baker City Christian Church will officiate. No viewing is scheduled. Ms. Johnson was born Jan. 20, 1945 in Orofino, Idaho, to Grace and John Profitt. She graduated high school in Kalispell, Mont., and attended Baker Business College. In May, 1965, she married Don Valentine. The couple had two children, Dawn Mack and John Valentine. She married … Read more

Campbell Mae Guffey Mrs. – Obituary

Mae Guffey Campbell, 98, of Kalispell, Mont., whose husband, Harry, is a former Baker City resident, died Aug. 31, 2006, with her husband at her side. Her memorial service was at noon Tuesday at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Kalispell, Mont. There will be a graveside service at 2 p.m. Friday at Mount Hope Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Campbell was born on May 3, 1908, at Far West, Mo., to William Jeptha and Lucy Luenda Littrell Guffey. She worked as a retail salesperson at Denver and as an insurance salesperson at Great Falls, … Read more

Messer, David L. – Obituary

Jamieson 1949-2009 David Leo Messer, 60, of Jamieson, died as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident Sept. 29, one mile west of Jamieson. Graveside services will begin at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Lostine Cemetery. A memorial service will follow on Monday at the Pendleton Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1401 SW Goodwin Place. A memorial service was held Oct. 5 in Vale. Lienkaemper Chapel of Ontario was in charge of arrangements. David was born Aug. 11, 1949, to Leo Eugene Messer and Elizabeth Lucille Jenson in Great Falls, Mont. He attended Great Falls schools and graduated from … Read more

Schlegel, Willard “Willie” – Obituary

Willard “Willie” Schlegel, 82, a former Elgin resident, died June 26, 2003, at Emmett Rehab & Healthcare in Emmett, Idaho. The family invites all of Willie’s friends to join them in a memorial celebration of his life on Saturday, July 26, at 2 p.m. at the Stampede hall on the rodeo grounds in Elgin. The oldest son of Velma and William “Bill” Schlegel, Willie was born March 12, 1921, in Whitefish, Mont. He attended school in Whitefish, where he excelled in sports. In high school he was a member of the all-star team in both football and basketball. After graduation, … Read more

Flathead County, Montana Census Records

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Peake, Jacquelyn – Obituary

Jacquelyn Peake, 74, of Whitefish, Mont., and a former Baker City resident, died May 26, 2003, while visiting her daughters in New Jersey. Author of eight books, numerous magazine articles and several stage plays performed at theaters throughout the country, she was also a noted actress. Jacquelyn was a world traveler who explored dozens of countries, including a volunteer assignment in China. She enjoyed sharing her knowledge and taught various classes at several colleges. She loved her family, friends, cats and Elvis. Jacquelyn’s many activities included the Stumptown Historical Society, Civil War Society, Screenwriters of the Flathead, Sunday Book Club, … Read more