Marilee Ellen Gragg, 88
Daily Inter-Lake | UPDATED 3 months, 1 week AGO
Marilee Ellen Gragg, 88, was reunited with her beloved husband James on Thursday, Dec. 25, 2025, passing away peacefully at her home in Kalispell.
Marilee was born Jan. 28, 1937, in Anaconda, the daughter of Joseph Leo Connors and Helen (Flynn) Connors. She grew up in Montana and Alaska. Marilee served as a nurse, receiving her associate degree from FVCC in 1984 and her RN license from the State of Montana in 1987. She retired from nursing in March 2000, having helped guide many babies safely into the world.
She married James Francis Gragg in 1957 and together they raised six children. Marilee was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening, flowers, crossword puzzles, Flathead Valley sports, Montana Grizzly football and Gonzaga basketball (go Zags!). True to her Irish heritage, Marilee remained steadfast and spirited to the end!
She was devoted to St. Matthew's Catholic Church, having served in many roles over the years.
Marilee is survived by her children, Donna Gragg, Ken (Sarah) Gragg and Bryce (Renee) Gragg; daughter-in-law, Pat Conaway; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Michael Connors and sister, Sheila (Stan) Goehring.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; daughters, Linda Roberts and Jeanne Gragg; son, Bryan Gragg and grandson, Benjamin Gragg.
Services will be held on Friday, Jan. 9, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church, located at 601 First Ave. W., Kalispell. The rosary will be recited at 10:15 a.m. with the funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Burial will take place at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery, followed by a luncheon back at St. Matthew's Catholic Church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Marilee’s name to the St. Matthew's F.A.C.E program. Being a supporter of the Make a Saint scholarship is essentially helping to sponsor a child in their financial needs so that they can attend Catholic school. Please call the parish office at (406) 752-6788 to arrange a memorial contribution.
Her legacy of love and service will live on in the many lives she touched. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for the family.