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     Joni Noel is the daughter of Robert Homer Noel and Dolores M. Holbrook. Joni Noel married James Carr.

     James Carr married Joni Noel, daughter of Robert Homer Noel and Dolores M. Holbrook.

     Curtis Winfield Noel was born on 2 July 1933 at Pennington Co., Minnesota. He was the son of Clifford Elmer Noel and Inga (?) Curtis Winfield Noel died on 3 January 1935 at Pennington Co., Minnesota, at age 1. He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Curtis Winfield Noel (2 Jul 1933–3 Jan 1935), Find a Grave Memorial no. 43785104, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by kevers (contributor 47057255) .

     Gerald L. Noel was born on 8 August 1935. He was the son of Clifford Elmer Noel and Inga (?) Gerald L. Noel died on 14 March 1990 at age 54. He was buried at Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Pennington Co., Minnesota, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Gerald L. Noel (8 Aug 1935–14 Mar 1990), Find a Grave Memorial no. 43785107, citing Greenwood Cemetery, Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by kevers (contributor 47057255) .

     Herbert Leonard Noel died on 20 March 1916 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana. He was born on 20 March 1916 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana. He was the son of William Herbert Noel and Laura Cecilia Glover. Herbert Leonard Noel was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Herbert Leonard Noel (20 Mar 1916–20 Mar 1916), Find a Grave Memorial no. 90091592, citing Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake County, Montana, USA ; Maintained by jim funke (contributor 47785892) .

     Elwood Russell Joy was born on 14 June 1912 at Huntley, Yellowstone Co., Montana. He married Leota Blanche Noel, daughter of William Herbert Noel and Laura Cecilia Glover, in 1936. Elwood Russell Joy died on 23 October 1999 at Ronan, Lake Co., Montana, at age 87. He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Elwood Russell “Shorty” Joy (14 Jun 1912–23 Oct 1999), Find a Grave Memorial no. 90050273, citing Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake County, Montana, USA ; Maintained by jim funke (contributor 47785892) .

     Wilbur James Joy was born on 15 October 1937 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana. He was the son of Elwood Russell Joy and Leota Blanche Noel. Wilbur James Joy died on 17 October 1937 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana. He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Wilbur James Joy (15 Oct 1937–17 Oct 1937), Find a Grave Memorial no. 90050522, citing Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake County, Montana, USA ; Maintained by jim funke (contributor 47785892) .

     Norma Kaye Joy was born on 1 April 1939 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹ She was the daughter of Elwood Russell Joy and Leota Blanche Noel. Norma Kaye Joy married Dean Henry Redekop in 1958. Norma Kaye Joy married Jim Funke in 1975. Norma Kaye Joy died on 31 January 2018 at Missoula, Missoula Co., Montana, at age 78.¹ She was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Norma Kaye Joy Funke (1 Apr 1939–31 Jan 2018), Find a Grave Memorial no. 187082252, citing Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake County, Montana, USA ; Maintained by jim funke (contributor 47785892) .
     She graduated in 1957 at Polson High School, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.¹ As of 1958,her married name was Redekop. As of 1975,her married name was Funke.

NORMA K. FUNKE, 78
February 03, 2018 at 9:24 pm

Norma K. Funke, 78, a lifelong member of the Polson community and the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, passed away from natural causes while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018, in Missoula. She was born in Polson on April 1, 1939, to Elwood “Shorty” and Leota “Dottie” Noel Joy. Norma was the oldest of four girls and had a very large, extended family.

As a child, Norma’s family lived in various homes around Polson, but her fondest memories were of the years she lived in the Mountain View area, in the shadow of the beautiful Mission Mountains. She graduated from Polson High School in 1957 and married her high school sweetheart and first husband, Dean Redekop, in 1958. Together, she and Dean had five children, Gwen, Russell, Geri, Gay and Genean. Dean was tragically lost in a car accident in 1971. In 1975 Norma and Jim Funke were married and together they lovingly raised their family. Family and home were the center of her world.

Norma was a very bashful and sweet child with dimples and the brightest smile ever. She eventually grew out of her shyness and blossomed into one of the most fun loving, good humored people ever. Yes, she was a hoot! We have been blessed with many cherished family stories of Norma’s colorful humor and amusing antics.

Norma had an incredibly strong work ethic and passed this along to her family. As a lifelong community member she worked in various places. In her early teens she waited tables at the Pirate Cafe and later, the Hut Cafe. She worked for many years at Eddie’s Drug store. She and Jim also managed the family business, Hillcrest Nursery. In the 1990s Norma went back to school and earned an associate’s degree in medical records and eventually worked for CSKT.

She raised gardens, canned and was a wonderful cook and baker. She was also an accomplished seamstress, quilter, crafter and painter. Family gatherings and holidays were her favorite times. She was a friend to all she knew and will be greatly missed.

Norma was preceded in death by her first husband, Dean; son, Russell; infant granddaughter, Amber Luke; father, Elwood Joy; mother, Leota Joy; sister, Melva Imbert; and an infant brother; along with numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

Norma is survived by her husband, Jim; children, Gwen (Greg) Clairmont, Geri (Lloyd) Turnage, Gay (Mike) Speckert, and Genean Clairmont (Don). She leaves behind her sisters, Deanna (Paul) Wise and Dori (Mike) Munro. She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Chris, Tom, Cory, Amanda, Annie, Abby, Erin, James, Joe, Daniel, Dakota and Hunter and their spouses; plus 13 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved pets Max and Kitty.

There will be a private family burial at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Polson Lakeview Cemetery.

Please join us in a joyful celebration of Norma’s life at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 10, at the Polson Community Church at 1814 First Street East.

If you are so inclined, donations may be made in Norma’s name to the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, 36251 North Reservoir Road, Polson, MT 59860.

Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.thelakefuneralhomeandcrematory.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.¹

     Dean Henry Redekop was born on 18 October 1936 at Valley Co., Montana. He married Norma Kaye Joy, daughter of Elwood Russell Joy and Leota Blanche Noel, in 1958. Dean Henry Redekop died on 27 May 1971 at Lewis Co., Idaho, at age 34. He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Dean Henry Redekop (18 Oct 1936–27 May 1971), Find a Grave Memorial no. 90367705, citing Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake County, Montana, USA ; Maintained by jim funke (contributor 47785892) .

     Jim Funke married Norma Kaye Joy, daughter of Elwood Russell Joy and Leota Blanche Noel, in 1975.

     Russell Gene Redekop was born on 19 October 1960 at Polson, Lake Co., Montana. He was the son of Dean Henry Redekop and Norma Kaye Joy. Russell Gene Redekop married Nicole Anderson in March 1986. Russell Gene Redekop and Nicole Anderson were divorced. Russell Gene Redekop died on 19 March 2015 at Ronan, Lake Co., Montana, at age 54. He was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake Co., Montana, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Russell Gene Redekop (19 Oct 1960–19 Mar 2015), Find a Grave Memorial no. 144192669, citing Lakeview Cemetery, Polson, Lake County, Montana, USA ; Maintained by jim funke (contributor 47785892) .
     He graduated in 1979 at Polson High School, Polson, Lake Co., Montana.

     Nicole Anderson married Russell Gene Redekop, son of Dean Henry Redekop and Norma Kaye Joy, in March 1986. Nicole Anderson and Russell Gene Redekop were divorced.

     Peter Stelmach married Thurza Mollie Noel, daughter of Eli Homer Noel and Flora Ellen Perkins. Peter Stelmach was born on 23 February 1869. He died on 24 June 1924 at age 55. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Arcadia, Trempealeau Co., Wisconsin, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Peter Stelmach (23 Feb 1869–24 Jun 1924), Find a Grave Memorial no. 75850535, citing Calvary Cemetery, Arcadia, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, USA ; Maintained by James R. Losinski (contributor 47261900) .

     Marion Madaline Stelmach was born on 15 July 1907. She was the daughter of Peter Stelmach and Thurza Mollie Noel. Marion Madaline Stelmach died in June 1993 at age 85. She was buried at Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery, Hopkinton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Marion Madaline Stelmach Foley (15 Jul 1907–Jun 1993), Find a Grave Memorial no. 191345579, citing Saint John the Evangelist Cemetery, Hopkinton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA ; Maintained by Jennifer (Heming) White (contributor 46824467) .

     Hazel Louise Stelmach was born on 6 August 1912 at Minnesota. She was the daughter of Peter Stelmach and Thurza Mollie Noel. Hazel Louise Stelmach was buried at Calvary Cemetery, Arcadia, Trempealeau Co., Wisconsin, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 06 April 2020), memorial page for Hazel Louise Stelmach Skroch (6 Aug 1912–13 Jan 1992), Find a Grave Memorial no. 75850431, citing Calvary Cemetery, Arcadia, Trempealeau County, Wisconsin, USA ; Maintained by James R. Losinski (contributor 47261900) . She died on 13 January 1992 at Wisconsin at age 79.

     Alice Marie Smithburg was born on 20 March 1913 at Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹ She married Howard Hartson Jones, son of Charles Lancaster Jones and Mabel Violella Perkins, on 10 May 1941 at Minneapolis, Hennepin Co., Minnesota.¹ Alice Marie Smithburg died on 30 March 1993 at age 80.¹ She was buried at Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria, Douglas Co., Minnesota, Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 08 April 2020), memorial page for Alice M Smithburg Jones (1913–30 Mar 1993), Find a Grave Memorial no. 145741290, citing Kinkead Cemetery, Alexandria, Douglas County, Minnesota, USA ; Maintained by kj (contributor 47962105) .
     As of 10 May 1941,her married name was Jones.¹

     Jacquelyn Jones is the daughter of Howard Hartson Jones and Alice Marie Smithburg. Jacquelyn Jones married Wayne Knudson.

     Judith Marie Jones married John Josephson. Judith Marie Jones is the daughter of Howard Hartson Jones and Alice Marie Smithburg.

     Jennifer Lea Jones married William Fisher. Jennifer Lea Jones is the daughter of Howard Hartson Jones and Alice Marie Smithburg.

     Jeri Ann Jones is the daughter of Howard Hartson Jones and Alice Marie Smithburg.

     Wayne Knudson married Jacquelyn Jones, daughter of Howard Hartson Jones and Alice Marie Smithburg.

     John Josephson married Judith Marie Jones, daughter of Howard Hartson Jones and Alice Marie Smithburg.

     William Fisher married Jennifer Lea Jones, daughter of Howard Hartson Jones and Alice Marie Smithburg.

     Melvin C. Esping married Charlotte W. Jones, daughter of Charles Lancaster Jones and Mabel Violella Perkins.

     Alden E. Esping is the son of Melvin C. Esping and Charlotte W. Jones.

     Louis James Schultz married Harriet Preston Jones, daughter of Charles Lancaster Jones and Mabel Violella Perkins. Louis James Schultz was born on 27 September 1892 at Kent Co., Michigan. He died on 23 March 1969 at Michigan at age 76.

     Wladislaw (Waldak) Ignasiak married Harriet Preston Jones, daughter of Charles Lancaster Jones and Mabel Violella Perkins. Wladislaw (Waldak) Ignasiak was born on 25 July 1895 at Michigan. He died on 10 November 1980 at Kent Co., Michigan, at age 85.

     Avin (?) married Matthew Carl Squires, son of male (?) and Suzanne M. Winkler.

     Bennett Squires is the son of Matthew Carl Squires and Avin (?)

     Matthew Squires Jr. is the son of Matthew Carl Squires and Avin (?)