All Obituaries

It is difficult to put into mere words the life of one so loved and admired.   Glenna Dea Krueger Stucky was born on September 21, 1936 and was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church of Bozeman. She grew up on a farm in the Gallatin Valley with two younger sisters, Marilyn and Lenita, with their parents, Leonard and Ruby Krueger.   Her interests and talents were many. When Glenna was only twelve, she and her dad played for dances all over the Gallatin Valley—she...

Jenneth ‘Jeanie’ Rose Gregorich (LaCombe)     11/25/1946 ~ 02/21/2021   Jeanie Gregorich, 74, of Anaconda MT passed away peacefully on February 21st after a brave battle with liver cancer.   Jeanie was born November 25, 1946 to Joseph Gustave and Elsie Jenneth LaCombe (Pfohl). Jeanie grew up in Gardiner MT, where she graduated from high school in 1964.    On October 9,1965 Jeanie married Terrence ‘Terry’ Owen Gregorich, of Butte...

Rosie (Shandorf) Brown, 66.  Born on November 10th, 1954 to Clarence and Dorthy Shandorf.  She passed on to join the angels in the golden pearly gates of heaven on February 19th, 2021.   Though you are not with us physically your spirit will live on in our hearts. You were there for all of our new beginnings and fresh starts and will be in spirit. You gave us the strength and wisdom we needed to fulfill our hopes and dreams. We will find you when the birds sing and the cool...

Truman D. Duncan Sr., 76, of Anaconda, died on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Crest Nursing Home in Butte. Truman was born on July 13, 1944 to Albert W. and Mary L. Duncan in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Truman’s life was exciting growing up with seven brothers and two sisters.   Following high school, Truman attended the Police Academy. His career led him to the Michigan State Patrol, Secret Service, long trip truck driving and a Security Police Company, among many other things...

On February 17, 2021, heaven gained a one-of-a-kind angel. We hope heaven is ready for her opinions. Anne Marie Hull Allen was born on July 28, 1929, to James D. and Rose Hull. With her beautiful red hair and big brown eyes, she stood out in a crowd. Some of her fondest childhood memories were going for Sunday rides with her mom, dad, and little brother Jimmy. She graduated from Anaconda High School in 1947. Anne Marie held many jobs as a teenager; her most memorable time was working as a...

Vivian Jean “Gram” Swihart, 86, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away February 16, 2021, of natural causes. Vivian was born December 2, 1934, in Butte, Montana to Eugene and Thelma Kelly.  Vivian was raised in and attended school in Anaconda, Montana. She met Charles Swihart who relocated to Anaconda from Iowa after he returned from serving in World War II. Vivian and Charles met at church.  For years, Charles told anyone who would listen that Vivian was the most beautiful...

Betty Filcher, 88, of Deer Lodge, Montana, died on Monday, February 15, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula.  Services are pending.

Mary Adeline Schmidt Haus passed away February 14, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Montana. She lived at Millcreek from 1965-1985. She worked at the Anaconda Smelter until it closed. Mary moved to Minnesota with her husband until she retired. After she retired, she moved back to Anaconda to be close to friends and family.   Mary was well known for her contagious smile and warm friendly manner. She made beautiful afghans and tooled purses, wallets, belts and rifle...

John Thomas Drescher, 65, formerly of Anaconda, Montana, died in Morven, North Carolina, after a brief illness.  Cremation has taken place and private funeral services will be held at a later date.

Ron passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Community Hospital of Anaconda.   Ron was born to Gerald and Thelma (Weir) O’Brien on June 27, 1955.   In his youth, Ron (Obe) was known to have many memorable friends, most of whom had appropriate nicknames. If you didn’t have a nickname, he would give you one.   Ron graduated from Anaconda Senior High School in 1973. After graduation, he went to work at Montana State Hospital as a Psyche Tech. He married...