Constance Mae Bucholz

Constance “Connie” Mae Bucholz, 85, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, February 1st, 2026, in Anaconda, Montana.

Connie was born on September 22nd, 1940, in Anaconda, Montana to Alexander and Georgia Sbragia. She was raised in Anaconda with her brother and 3 sisters and was the oldest sibling. On May 25th, 1963, she married the love of her life, Benny “Ben” Frederick Bucholz. Connie and Ben were the devoted parents of 4 children.

Connie enjoyed working and serving others, helping the family run the White Spot restaurant as a youngster and later selling chocolates at the Woolworths candy counter. She would always say that the chocolate was in safe hands since she was allergic to eating chocolate. Connie’s first job out of High School was working in the Clerk and Recorders and Assessors offices at the Anaconda Court House, work that she especially enjoyed. She had numerous other jobs over the years, serving as secretary in the Anaconda School District and Aware, and later as a receptionist at Babcock Chiropractic. Connie was also a partner with Ben and family, taking care of the books for Bucholz Construction. Her family was her top priority, and she loved learning about, documenting, and helping others with Family History.

She is survived by: her sister, Sharon (Gery) Ricks; 4 children, Carolyn (Lloyd) Dunn, Ben (Melissa) Bucholz, Sandra (Ken) Walund, and Monty (Keri) Bucholz; 12 grandchildren, Steven, Chantel, Tanner, Aubree, Cydney, Kjersti, Hunter, Brett, Soraya, Brea, Gavin, and Jon; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by: her parents, Alexander “Bill” and Georgia Sbragia; two sisters Georgia Leann “Leann” West and Annette “Jo” Dean; her brother Michael “Mike” Sbragia; and her husband, Ben Bucholz.

The funeral for Connie will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: 1300 W. Park Ave. Anaconda, MT 59711. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am with funeral services at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 7th, 2026. Graveside Service will follow at New Hill Cemetery.

The family expresses gratitude for all the love and support received and looks forward to reuniting with Connie again in a coming day.

Donations can be made to Eagle Mount, 6901 Goldenstein Ln., Bozeman, MT 59715, (eaglemount.org) for young people with disabilities and cancer.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle has been privileged to care for Constance and her family.