Obituaries

Carol Kelly

POLSON - After a second struggle with cancer, Carol Ann Kelly was called home to our Lord on Nov. 26, 2022, at her home near Polson, surrounded by loved ones.

Carol was born on Jan. 24, 1938, in Butte, to Frank and Dominica (Franconi) Sologub. She was raised on her father’s dairy farm in Elk Park, outside of Butte. As a child she loved riding horses and playing with her sisters Alice and Franny, sometimes roller skating in the hayloft of the big barn.

She is preceded in death by her daughter, Lori Kelly-Mitchell; her sister, Francis (Al) Smith, and grandson Patrick Eckerson.

Carol attended Holy Savior Catholic Grade School in Meaderville and Butte High School, graduating in 1955. She attended Butte Business College and went to work as an executive secretary for Butte Business Bureau and Pan American Airlines. She was voted the stenographer of the year by the Butte Better Business Bureau in 1957. She met and married Zane Kelly, a student at the Montana School of Mines in 1957.

In 1965 the family moved to Chuquicamata, Chile, where Zane continued working for the Anaconda Copper Company. After four years and many adventures, the family moved to Zane’s childhood home near Polson, where they raised their family of six children and continue to reside.

Throughout Carol’s life, she invested deeply in her community, her friends, and most especially her family. She was valued for her wisdom, kindness, leadership, organizational skills, creativity and her outstanding work ethic. Some of the ways this was manifested was her active involvement and leadership in the PTA, Cub Scouts and 4-H. Her investment didn’t stop there but could been seen in many ways including special touches to bless her family, like coming home from school each day to be greeted with freshly baked bread, cookies, donuts, and numerous other treats (making them the envy of their friends).

As her family grew up and they had more time Carol and Zane together were wonderful partners in ministry at the Catholic Church. Over the years they participated in many Cursillos; helped to lead Engaged Encounters, investing in the marriages of Christian couples providing a beautiful example and sharing valuable life experiences; and teaching RCIA classes through their church. Carol’s faith in Jesus was the most important thing about her and she lived her faith with loving kindness towards all she met.

Carol was at the center of many family holiday gatherings, incorporating the traditions and dishes from her Russian, Eastern European and Italian heritage, to the delight of all her guests. She nourished the family with great meals, kindness, gentleness, patience, her presence and sound wisdom. These gatherings were filled with games, fun, laughter and opportunities for fellowship and conversation. She was a skilled card player (pinochle and bridge in particular) and also particularly enjoyed puzzles and a good word game, like Scrabble.

Carol and Zane celebrated 65 years of marriage on Aug. 4, 2022, surrounded by their close family. Carol and Zane never spent more than a few days apart; such a connection is rare. Their commitment to God and one another was a blessing to many and their love for each other was evident.

She is survived by her husband, Zane; her children, Janet (Don) Brown

of Billings, Melanie Eckerson of Butte, Vincent (Natalia) of Polson, Michael Kelly of Polson, Christine (Victor) Pearson of Idaho Falls, Idaho,; her sister, Alice Tibbetts of Hamilton; amd numerous grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Funeral services for Carol will be conducted at the Immaculate Conception Church at 11 Carol a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. Kelly 30, in Polson, with a Funeral Vigil at Immaculate Conception Church at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Burial will be conducted privately at the Kelly Family Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www. lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Ray Shelby

POLSON — With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Ray “Butch” Shelby of Polson, who passed away on Nov. 23, 2022, at the age of 77. He had fought a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 19, 1945.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marjorie Shelby and brother, Darell Shelby.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Betty Shelby; daughter, Jamie Cohoon (Ben); granddaughters, Jessica Dunbar and Genny Cohoon, Samantha and Kaitlyn, Teri Netzer; great-grandsons, Ben, Wyatt and Ryan; stepson, Tom Yoakum (Carol),Tommy; stepgranddaughters,; stepgrandson, Tyler Netzer; stepgreat-grandkids, Jerrick, MaeLee, Hensley and Zoella; stepdaughter Tina Heffernan (Paul); stepgranddaughter, Makayla Heffernan (Kaden); stepgreat-grandkids, Charlotte and Kindel.

It was Ray’s wish not to have a funeral. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.

Arrangements are under the care of the Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Ray Shelby

Judy Simonson

POLSON — Our loving mother, Judy Rae Simonson, age 71 of Polson, passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital on Nov. 28, 2022. She was born on Nov. 20, 1951, in Stanley, North Dakota, to Willard and Marion Simonson, then moved with her family to Poplar, Montana, where she graduated from Poplar High School.

Prior to retiring in 2014, Judy worked at Lake County Abstract and Title for over 25 years as the office manager. She also worked at the Polson Police Department as a secretary and in the office at Linderman Elementary earlier in her career.

Judy loved flowers and gardening during the spring and summer. She treasured her friends and enjoyed laughing and visiting with them over the years. She adored her three sons and was very proud of the men they became. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled her life with such joy, and she always had a treat for them every time she got to see them.

Judy cared deeply for all the people who entered her life, and she made friends quickly. She was also always quick with a funny zinger statement, that would create laughter and chuckles among those who got to hear it.

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Judy is survived by her loving sons, Mike (Bonnie) Walter, Travis (Nancy) Walter, Brad (Heather) Walter; her grandchildren Sheryl, April, Mikala, Brady, Maverick, Brandon, Madison, Mattox, Rokton, and Quaid; and her great-grandchildren, Maisy, Rowan, and Aubrey; her brother, Greg Simonson and sister, Peggy Snyder; as well as nieces and nephews she cared deeply about.

Services have been held.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Judy Simonson’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, an organization Judy felt strongly about supporting over the years.

Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at: www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.

Zona Kaml

RED RIVER VALLEY, MINNESOTA — Zona Danielita Kaml (Knox) was called home to rest on Nov. 22, 2022. She was born on Feb. 9, 1959, in Kalispell, to Mary Ann (Dunham) Mushel and Gerald Mushel, and was the third of four daughters. Her father later remarried and Zona gained a loving stepmother, stepsister, and stepbrother. She spent her early years in Polson and the family later moved to a 240acre ranch near Flathead Lake in Big Arm. She graduated from Polson High School and moved to the Red River Valley in Minnesota where she built a life she loved, raised a family, and cultivated community around her. Zona’s fervor for life was evident in everything she did. She loved the outdoors as a child and her deep connection with nature was constant throughout her life. She was insatiably curious. Counting herself a lifelong learner, she took on each new challenge with enthusiasm, determination, and grit. She earned the rank of master gardener and enjoyed taking courses in photography and holistic health. Zona served in a wide range of professional and community service roles, each affording her a new opportunity to grow and learn. In retirement, she found energy, purpose, and community in drag racing. To know Zona was to love her. She was magnetic, spirited, and her presence was felt and embraced by all around her. Zona is survived by many who loved her: her daughter, Megan Knox (Andrew Rubens); her son, William Knox and family; her sisters, Ruth Caudill (Wade), Catherine Mushel (Tom Kramer), and Rose Ployhar (Dave); her stepsister, Shannon Webster; sister-in-law, Rosaena Sanchez-Mushel; nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews; and many friends whom she called family. Zona is preceded in death by her mother, Mary Ann Mushel; her father and stepmother, Gerald and Darlene Mushel; her stepbrother, Christopher Mushel; maternal grandparents Gladys Dunham and De Witt Dunham and Bernice Fitzgerald Kossoff; and paternal grandparents Aloysius and Maude Mushel. Zona will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery in Fisher, Minnesota, in the spring of 2023. A visitation will be held Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, from 5-7 p.m. at Stenshoel-Houske Funeral Home in Crookston, Minnesota, with a prayer service at 7 p.m.

Zona Kaml

Evan Krebsbach

KALISPELL — Evan Curtis Krebsbach, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, at Logan Health in Kalispell. Memorial services for Curtis will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory. vj

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January 15 is deadline for pheasant release applications

News from MT Fish, Wildlife & Parks

HELENA — Applications are being accepted for the 2023 pheasant release program through Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program (UGBEP). Guided by statute, penraised birds are released in areas suitable for ring-necked pheasants with the intent to enhance wild pheasant populations. Landowners interested in releasing pen-reared pheasants have until Jan. 15 to submit an application.

Projects must comprise at least 100 contiguous acres of land and contain a combination of suitable habitat components – including cover and food – that pheasants need to survive. Suitable habitat includes a combination of small grains, idle grasses and forbs such as lands enrolled in the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP), and effective winter cover, including shrubby or riparian habitats adjacent to food sources.

Eligible UGBEP pheasant releases take place on agricultural lands east of the Continental Divide but are ineligible to be released in Fergus, Richland or Roosevelt counties because of Administrative Rule. Lands enrolled in the UGBEP pheasant release program must allow free public access to hunt upland game birds during the season the releases take place.

Application for releases must be received at FWP’s headquarters in Helena no later than Sunday, Jan. 15. Applicants will be notified in late March of their enrollment status and the number of pheasants pre-authorized for release. Applicants are responsible for obtaining pheasants for release either by raising birds on their own or by purchasing from National Poultry Improvement Program certified stock. Approved applicants will be reimbursed at a rate established in March. Pheasants eligible for release through UGBEP will take place between Aug. 1 and Sept. 15.

Hunting preserves, lands that host a commercial hunting enterprise and lands where hunting rights are leased or paid for are not eligible.

For more information and to download an application form, visit UGBEP’s web page at: https://fwp. mt.gov/ugbep and click on PHEASANT AND TURKEY RELEASES. You may also contact Debbie Hohler, UGBEP coordinator, at 406-4445674 or dhohler@mt.gov.

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Lake County marriages & divorces for November

Marriages

Dara Bliss Starkel and Thomas Spotted Eagle Liliana Janson and Collin Perrone Cadell O. Sadowski and Carol Anne Romans Ryan Arthur McCulley and Crystal Lee Fields Robert Alan Groom and Rochelle Kay Groom Andrew Wayne Willmon and Kelsie Lynn Mitchel

Divorces

Thomas Yellowbird and Evie Yellowbird Patrick A. Devoe and Holly G. Minshew Gary J. Copenhaver and Elizabeth J. Anderson Jean L. Matt and Margaret C. Matt Robert C. Davis and Abigail Davis

Diary of Anne Frank shows now

News from the Port Polson Players

POLSON — Make your reservations now-as the seats will fill up, particularly for the second weekend. There are three options each weekend. It’s easy to reserve and they are already getting lots of ticket requests.

The Diary of Anne Frank, a Pulitzer and Tony Award winning play, presented by The Port Polson Players, will show its second weekend over Dec. 9-11, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. at Polson’s Heated Log Theatre on the Lake.

Call 406- 883-9212 or go to portpolsonplayers@ centurytel.net for reservations!

St. Ignatius

By Barb Plouffe for the

Valley Journal

ST. IGNATIUS — As I look out my window today, winter is upon us. Please stay warm, dry, safe and be careful of falls. Christmas is fast approaching. — Friday, Dec. 9: lunch at noon - chicken, potatoes/ gravy, veggies, fruit, rolls, lemon cake — Tuesday, Dec. 13: lunch at noon - taco bake, corn salad, fruit, zucchini bars — Friday, Dec. 16: lunch at noon - tater tot Shepard’s pie, salad, fruit, roll, chocolate chip cookies — Tuesday, Dec. 20: lunch at noon - pizza, green salad, fruit, Christmas cupcakes — Wednesday, Dec. 21: Christmas dinner at 5:30 p.m. - ham, scalloped potatoes, candied carrots, Watergate salad, rolls, carrot cake We plan on having music during our dinner time.

If you are interested in a takeout meal, please call by 10 a.m. and leave a message.

We participated in the St. Ignatius Christmas Tree Lightening event by helping serve and providing cookies for the crowd.

On Dec. 16, Havilah Burton from CSKT Extension will be offering a cooking class from 4-5:30 p.m. She will share ideas on how to eat healthy on a budget. You are invited to come and participate.

The St. Ignatius 4-H Bazaar is fast approaching. It will be on Dec. 10 at the St. Ignatius School’s new gym starting at 10 a.m. The St. Ignatius Senior Center will have a bake sale.

Bonnie Kiser has Gentle Yoga on Wednesday afternoons at 1 p.m. If you are interested, please call Bonnie at 406-253-0171. Her rates are five sessions for $60.

There will be a Christmas Choral Concert on Dec. 17 at 1 p.m. This will take place at the St. Ignatius Catholic Church. Come enjoy some beautiful holiday music.

The St. Ignatius Senior Center is available for rental. If you are interested, please call 406-745-4462 and leave a message. We will call you back with the information you need.

Enjoy all the activities leading up to Christmas.

Polson

By Pete Mangels for the

Valley Journal

The Polson Senior Center is developing a Facebook page and an active email list for our members and the community at large. This will help promote better communication to our “Tech- savvy” peeps. Sign up including Facebook name and/or email address is entirely voluntary, and can be removed upon request. We will not share this information with anyone. Sign up at the center. If you can help us with set-up of this system, give us a call.

There is a short selection of See’s Candy left for sale. A great holiday gift to yourself.

ACTIVITIES: All activities are open to all. Need a space for a weekday get-together? Plan a party at the center. Call for information. Bowling Fun League: pay by the day - non-sanctioned, no-tap, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. weekly Bingo: starting Dec. 2, Fridays at 7 p.m. “Playing Card” Bingo on the first Wednesday and third Thursday of each month Exercise for mobility: M-W-F, 10:30– 11:30 a.m. Pinochle: Thursdays 12:30 p. – 3 p. (earlier or later if you wish) Bridge: Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m. - open for all Pool: Open table from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. weekdays Veterans’ Rep: The first Friday (Dec. 2) and third Tuesday (Dec. 20) from 10 a.m.-noon MENU (subject to change): Sit-down, takeout, or delivery, only $5 from 11:45 a.m. — Wednesday, Dec. 7: Remember Pearl Harbor! baked chicken, potatoes, gravy, carrots, veggie Jell-O salad, German chocolate cake — Thursday, Dec. 8: BBQ ribs, potato wedges, baked beans, apple-craisin salad, brownies — Friday, Dec. 9: sweet/ sour meatballs, rice, veggies, Asian coleslaw, banana dessert — Monday, Dec. 12: vegetable Soup, half a tuna salad sandwich, green salad, vanilla pudding — Tuesday, Dec. 13: chicken bake with stuffing, gravy, buttered corn, baked pears veggie salad, melon — Wednesday, Dec. 14: beef stew in a bread bowl, green salad, orange dream bars — Thursday, Dec. 15: hamburger steak, mashed spuds, mushroom gravy, mixed veggies, stewed tomatoes, cookies

The Pulitzer & Tony Award winning play The Diary Of Anne Frank

Dec. 2, 3, 4 & Dec. 9, 10, 11 Fridays & Saturdays 7:00 pm Sunday Matinees 2:00 pm At Polson’s Heated Theatre on the Lake

PortPolsonPlayers.com or 406-883-9212 for Reservations