Gary Del Nelson
Jan 23, 2026
Gary D. Nelson, 82, passed away January 23, 2026 surrounded by family. He was born May 7, 1943 to Analee and Delmar Robert Nelson in Pekin, Illinois.
Gary is survived by his son, Mark and wife, Carol; grandchildren, Miles and Lauren Hilton; mom, Analee Nelson; sister, Kim Archuleta; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends and loved ones.
Gary was...
Madalen Marie Sugrue
Jan 23, 2026
Madelan M. Sugrue passed away on January 23, 2026. Born Madalen Marie to Bernard and Lena Sauber on August 22, 1930. She is pre-deceased by her two older and two younger brothers.
Raised in Gold Creek she attended elementary school there and graduated high school at Sacred Heart Academy in Missoula. She received her bachelor’s degree in education at the University...
Audrey Ann Seifert
Jan 17, 2026
Audrey Ann Seifert, age 90, of Anaconda, passed on January 17, 2026.
No services are planned at this time.
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Lorie Ellen McMath
Jan 14, 2026
Lorie Ellen McMath, age 74, of Anaconda, passed on January 14, 2026.
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Leslie "Les" Robert Joronen
Jan 20, 2026
Leslie Robert Joronen, age 78, passed away on January 20, 2026, at St. James Hospital in Butte, Montana, following a sudden illness.
Les was born on October 16, 1947, in Anaconda, Montana, to Robert and Violet Joronen. He grew up in Anaconda and later attended Northwestern College in Havre, Montana. He proudly served in the United States Navy from August 1966...
Edward Joseph Proxell
Jan 15, 2026
Edward J. Proxell went home to the Lord on January 15, 2026, just after his 78th birthday. He was born in Anaconda, Montana, on January 7, 1948, and attended Catholic schools through high school. He trained for heavy equipment operation in Idaho and worked at the Berkley Pit in Butte for some time. He then joined the United States Marine...
Bruce Allen Forsman
Jan 13, 2026
Bruce Allen Forsman, age 59, of Missoula, passed on January 13, 2026.
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Karen Ann Schwabenland
Jan 6, 2026
Karen Ann Schwabenland, 70, of Anaconda, passed on January 6, 2026.
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Deanna Fitzpatrick
Jan 5, 2026
Deanna Farmer Fitzpatrick, 86, passed away peacefully in her home at Georgetown Lake surrounded by family. Deanna was born in Waynesville North Carolina on October 25, 1939, to Grady Carlton and Katie Bell Farmer. She was one of three children- 2 brothers, Jim and Jack Farmer. Deanna lived in Waynesville until she was nineteen years old.
Before moving west she completed...
Daniel Joseph Hess
Jan 4, 2026
Daniel Joseph Hess, of Anaconda, passed on January 4, 2026.
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Michael Duffey
Jan 1, 2026
Michael “Mike” Duffey, 60, passed away at 1:34pm on January 1, 2026. He was surrounded by loved ones at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula MT.
Mike was born on October 19, 1965, in Bakersfield California to Wesley Duffey and DeEtte (Jensen) Duffey. He grew up in small town Anaconda where he raised hell with his 10 siblings. After graduating high school,...
Helen Julia Thomas
Jan 1, 2026
Helen J. Thomas, 85, passed away at her home in Anaconda, MT on January 1, 2026, surrounded by family.
Helen was born on December 13, 1940, the oldest of three children to Daniel McCarthy and Sylvia (White) McCarthy Stevens. Daniel passed away when Helen was a young child. Walter Stevens married her mother and was a wonderful stepfather to Helen and...
Willene Pond
Dec 30, 2025
Hazel Willene Pond, known lovingly as Willene, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Billings, Montana, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old.
Willene was born on May 8, 1937, in Anaconda, Montana, to William and Hazel Brinton. After graduating, she traveled to Seattle to complete secretarial training. Upon returning to Montana, she worked as a telephone operator at...
Sharon Harris
Dec 29, 2025
Sharon (Pickett) Harris passed away in Anaconda, Montana, on December 29, 2025, surrounded by family. Sharon was born in Anaconda on February 1, 1944, to Robert and Helen Pickett. She married Gene Harris in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on April 29, 1963. Together they became parents to three children: Gary, Julie, and Cory.
Sharon was proud to be from Anaconda and spent...
Ronald Edward Collins
Dec 27, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, Ronald Edward Collins.
Born August 10, 1944 to Arthur and Margaret June Collins in Glendale, California. Shortly after completing his high school education, Ron joined the United States Navy. While stationed in San Diego, Ron would find his lifetime sweetheart, Mary Jane and take her as his bride...
Rhonda Lee Cochrane
Dec 26, 2025
Rhonda Lee Cochrane (Barnes), age 70, peacefully entered into eternal rest, with her daughter by her side, to be with her Lord on December 26, 2025. A proud native of Anaconda, Montana, Rhonda lived a life marked by faith, resilience, service, and love.
Rhonda was born to John and Marlene Barnes, she was the first born of three children, followed by...
Doris "Dori" Faye LaTray
Dec 25, 2025
On Christmas morning, my little sister Dori LaTray left us to join our family and Creator in Heaven. Dori had been fighting breast cancer since 2022, six months ago we were told she was in remission. Only for the last scan to show an aggressive reoccurrence. To lose her so quickly after the news was and is a shock. Dori...
Michael "Mike" Alan Fode
Dec 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Michael “Mike” Alan Fode on December 25, 2025, at the age of 58. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was born on December 11, 1967, to Earl and Lena Fode in Anaconda, MT. He was 1 of 16 children.
After graduating from high school, Mike worked odd jobs....
Carolyn Anita Harris
Dec 19, 2025
Carolyn A. Harris, 75, of Anaconda, passed on December 19, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
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Denise Marie Warneke
Dec 18, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the death of our beloved mother and sister, Denise Marie Jackson. She peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on December 18, 2025. Even though Denise was struggling with cancer, she still brought light and happiness to those around her with her kindness and great sense of humor.
Daughter of Beatrice Marshall...
