Thomas Edward Yochem
Oct 20, 2026
Dr. Thomas E. Yochem, 74, of Anaconda, Montana, died suddenly October 20, 2026.
He was born in Hornell, New York, a son of Edward and Virginia Yochem. He was a graduate of Haverling High school in Bath, New York, The State University of New York @ Cortland and the Southern California School of Optometry in Fullerton, California.
After undergraduate school, Tom moved...
Andrew Timothy Olcott
Oct 15, 2026
Andrew Olcott, 72, passed away at home in Deer Lodge on the evening of October 15, 2026, following a recent diagnosis of cancer.
Andrew was born on December 20, 1953, in Red Lodge, Montana, the third of four children of Harry J. Olcott and Alison Ball Olcott. His family later moved to Billings, where he graduated from Billings Senior High School....
Geraldine "Shirley" Peterson
Oct 22, 2026
Geraldine "Shirley" Peterson, age 95, of Butte, Montana, passed away on October 22, 2026.
A memorial service celebrating Shirley's life will be held at 11am, Monday, November 2, 2026, at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort, 1500 Fairmont Rd, Fairmont, MT 59711. Visitation begins at 10am. A reception will follow at the resort. Following the reception, interment will be held at Sunset Memorial...
Leo G Bueckers
Oct 16, 2026
Leo G Bueckers, age 81, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on October 16, 2026.
Leo will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Cemetery in Deer Lodge, Montana, in the Spring/Summer of 2027 during a private ceremony for his family.
Leo's obituary will be published in the coming days.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Leo and his...
Tyler Michael Lee Mayer
Oct 16, 2026
Tyler Michael Lee Mayer, age 34, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on October 16, 2026. Services are pending and will be announced as soon as arrangements are finalized. Please check back for complete service details and the obituary.
Jeremiah Joseph Walsted
Oct 16, 2026
Jeremiah Joseph “JJ” Walsted
Jeremiah Joseph Walsted passed away peacefully on October 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Community Hospital of Anaconda, after a long and courageous battle with alcoholism.
JJ was born on May 7, 1981, to Greg and Stacie Walsted in Deer Lodge, Montana. He later moved to Anchorage, Alaska, with his mother, stepfather Al Shaul, and younger brother Josh....
Mark Wandler
Oct 16, 2026
Mark Wandler, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away on October 16, 2026, at the age of 66.
Mark was born on August 9, 1960, to Wilbert and Dolores Rae Wandler and was the youngest of their four sons. His life was rooted between Billings and Anaconda, where generations of his family lived, shared memories, built connections, and called Montana home.
Mark worked alongside...
Charles R Lanes
Oct 5, 2026
Charles “Chuck” Roy Lanes, 81, had his heavenly adoption finalized on Monday, October 5, 2026, following a motorcycle accident. He has gone to his forever home with the Lord.
A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, pastor, and proud United States Navy veteran, Chuck leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, service, and cherished memories.
Born June 17, 1945, to Oscar and Lois...
Betty Jane Krumm
Sep 25, 2026
Betty Krumm peacefully took her last breath on the evening of September 25, 2026 at her home in Anaconda, MT surrounded by family. After experiencing a stroke in May, she fought valiantly for and made significant progress in recovery, until she went with the angels. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend who is already missed...
Gary Marlon Dickson
Sep 22, 2026
Gary Marlon Dickson, of Anaconda, passed on September 22, 2026.
No services are planned at this time.
Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Gary.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Gary and his family.
Frederick "Fred" Harry Verlanic
Sep 17, 2026
On September 17, 2026, Frederick H. Verlanic joined his beloved wife, Bernice, in heaven. Fred was born on December 5, 1942, in Anaconda, MT, to Lloyd and Gladys Verlanic. He had two older sisters, Dorothy and Shirley. Fred attended various schools in Anaconda and graduated in 1961 from Anaconda High School.
After high school, Fred joined the United States Air Force,...
Roger Lewis Anderson
Sep 6, 2026
Roger Lewis Anderson, 73, passed away on September 6, 2026 at home after a lengthy illness.
Roger was born on March 14, 1953 to Sylvia and Lewis Anderson in Jordan, MT. He graduated from Anaconda High School in 1972. He later attended Montana State University in Bozeman and earned a degree in Bookkeeping.
Roger worked during school at Bert Wise Conoco and...
Karen Ann Mulcahy
Sep 6, 2026
In the early morning hours of September 6, 2026, Karen Mulcahy, 78, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family. Karen was born June 27, 1948, in Bottineau, North Dakota. She was the fourth of eight children of Elnor (Bjornseth) and George Hurlbert. Karen married William “Bill” Fleming, and together they had four children. They later divorced, and Karen continued to...
Robert Eugene Hogins
Sep 2, 2026
Robert “Bob” Eugene Hogins entered the Gates of Heaven on September 2, 2026, at the age of 78. He was surrounded by his wife and two of his children when he passed at his home in Deer Lodge, Montana. Bob had battled cancer for 14 months at the time of his death.
Bob was born on August 29, 1948, at St....
Jill Ranae DeSilva
Aug 30, 2026
Jill Renae DeSilva, 62, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on August 29, 2026.
Born in Lewistown, Montana, Jill made Deer Lodge her home and built a life there centered around her family, friends, animals, and the home she loved.
Jill was funny, stubborn, outspoken, fiercely independent, incredibly hardworking, caring, and loving. Those who knew Jill knew exactly...
Cristina Martelli Dira
Aug 30, 2026
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Cristina Martelli Dira, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Anaconda, Montana, at the age of 96.Cristina was born on August 17, 1930, in Cantalupo Nel Sannio, in the Province of Isernia,...
David Andrew Boucher Jr.
Aug 21, 2026
In loving honor of “Dave” David A Boucher Jr.
David was born on March 4, 1965 in Great Falls MT to David A Boucher Sr and Barbara M Hale. His life ended tragically on August 21, 2026 in Anaconda MT.
David was a kind hearted and hard working man. Despite the many trials he faced from the beginning of his life, his...
Richard Edmond Rub
Aug 19, 2026
Richard “Rick” Edmund Rub, 76 years old, passed away on the afternoon of August 19, 2026, at the Hope Hospice Center in Missoula, Montana, after battling colon cancer for two years.
Rick was born in Billings, Montana, on November 2, 1949. He was the fourth child of Phillip William and Marion Irene Rub. He lived in Bridger, Montana, until age 6,...
Robert Pierre Tesson
Aug 17, 2026
Robert Pierre Tesson, 56, passed away on August 17, 2026, in Decatur, Texas.
Born on June 11, 1970, in Butte, Montana, Rob was the beloved husband of Shannon Tesson. Together they built a life centered around their growing family and many friends.
Rob was a 1988 graduate of Anaconda High School and went on to spend more than 34 years working on...
Henry Thomas Medford Huot
Aug 16, 2026
Henry was born on November 21, 1953, to Henry and Virginia (Hanson) Huot in Anaconda, MT. He grew up in the Deer Lodge Valley until his father passed away. He then moved to Anaconda, where he spent most summers being a ranch hand. He also enjoyed playing sports and, in high school, lettered all four years in football and wrestling....
