Lisa Ann Vidrine
Oct 25, 2025
Lisa Ann Vidrine, age 46, of Anaconda, passed on October 25, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
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Theresa Ida Fries
Oct 21, 2025
Theresa Ida Chriske Fries joined her husband of over 55 years, Stan, when she passed away peacefully, a year and a day after him, on October 21, 2025, at age 85, surrounded by her children and family. Theresa was born April 2, 1940, to Ernest and Helen (Short) Chriske, the first of six children. They lived outside of White...
Roland (Butch) John Aker, Age 82, of Deer Lodge
Oct 19, 2025
Roland (Butch) John Aker, Age 82, of Deer Lodge passed on October 19, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
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Charles Lee Hinkle
Oct 18, 2025
On Saturday, October 18, 2025, Charles 'Chuck' Hinkle, age 76, of Philipsburg, MT was called to eternity into the arms of our Lord. Chuck was born in Bellingham, WA, to Ben and Sylvia Hinkle. He graduated from Bellingham High School in 1967. As a teenager Chuck spent his years playing football, hunting, waterskiing, and boxing. His father was a...
Barbara Jean (Young) Kelsey
Oct 16, 2025
Barbara "Barb" Young Kelsey, age 73, of Anaconda, passed on October 16, 2025.
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Betty Jane Burk
Oct 16, 2025
Betty Jane Burk, age 76, of Deer Lodge, passed on October 16, 2025.
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Robert Bruner Barclay
Oct 13, 2025
Robert Bruner Barclay, age 84, of Butte, passed away on October 13, 2025.
Services are pending at this time.
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Sheila Marie Vanisko
Oct 13, 2025
Sheila Marie Vanisko, born March 27, 1939, in Butte, Montana, passed away peacefully in Anaconda, Montana on October 13, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband John, parents, Charles and Helen Krause; and her brother Chuck Krause.
Sheila is survived by her loving daughter Jill and son Kevin(Rhodalyn); her cherished grandchildren, Brittany and Kyle Vanisko;...
John Joseph Markland
Oct 10, 2025
John Markland was born to parents, Ivan and Eleanor Markland on July 26, 1954, in Anaconda, MT. He passed away on October 10, 2025, in his apartment at 400 Oak Street in Anaconda. He was the oldest of 3 children.
John attended St. Joseph grade school and graduated from Anaconda Senior High School in 1972. After graduating...
Carol Lee Potter
Oct 10, 2025
Carol Lee Potter, age 70, of Montana, passed away on October 10, 2025.
There are no services planned at this time.
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William "Bill" Ralph Perry
Oct 9, 2025
Bill Perry died in his home in Deer Lodge on Thursday. He left this world with his 90 years and with a lifetime of service.
He leaves behind the love of his life, Ellen Perry, his 5 children, and 12 grandchildren, and one greatgrandchild.
He was born in Tucson, Arizona, to Elsie Lorenz Conlyn and...
Vernon "Ted" Charles Cook Sr.
Oct 6, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved father and grandfather, Vernon Charles "Ted" Cook, on October 6, 2025, at the age of 90 in Anaconda, Montana. Known affectionately by his family as Teddie, he was a man whose love, humor, and presence filled every room—and every heart.
Ted was born on June 6,...
Ronald Peterson
Oct 5, 2025
Ronald Erwin Peterson
April 24, 1944 – October 5, 2025
His Lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy Lord. Matthew 25:21
Ronald Erwin Peterson (Big Pete,...
Deborah "Debbie" Darlene Meloy
Oct 4, 2025
Debbie Darlene Fergerson Meloy passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 67. She was a beloved mom, daughter, sister, partner and friend.
Debbie was the daughter of Arthur and Mariella Fergerson. She was born on July 4, 1958 in Anaconda, MT. Debbie lived her entire life in Anaconda and never wanted to be anywhere...
Fransis "Fran" Ruth Hansen
Oct 2, 2025
On the evening of October 2, 2025, Fran passed away in her room at The Springs at Butte Memory Care in Butte, Montana because of heart failure. Family members comforted Fran. Fran was 85 years old. Fran moved to Montana on October 2, 2024, so that her family could help take care of her. Her family was able to...
Ann Palakovich
Sep 27, 2025
Ann Palakovich, age 99, of Anaconda, passed on September 27, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
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Ruth Caecilia (Glenn) Connor
Sep 22, 2025
Ruth Caecilia Glenn Connor passed away on September 22, 2025 at the age of 95. Ruth was born to Joseph Glenn and Esther Wimsett Glenn in Anaconda on May 27, 1930. Four siblings soon joined her: John (Claire) Glenn, David (Joyce) Glenn, Mary (Frank) Domitrovich, and Judy (Pat) Tracy. Her first job was for Henry Lussy at the Washoe...
Sharon Anne Sundstrom
Sep 21, 2025
On September 21st Sharon entered into the refuge of the lord after battling Parkinsons and associated dementia.
She was born June 17, 1946, in Orange County California to Robert and Anne Varrill.
In an individual's life, an event or personal contact will occur which will have a wonderful and every lasting effect. Sharon provided that...
Lynette Jean Williams
Sep 18, 2025
Lynette Jean Williams, age 67, passed away peacefully to the arms of the lord on September 18th, 2025, in Anaconda MT. Born December 10th, 1957, in Butte MT. to LeRoy and Jean Wilson. She was the third of seven children.
After graduating from Anaconda High School, she began her employment with Anaconda Deer Lodge County Law Enforcement,...
Edward "Ed" Evans Crum
Sep 18, 2025
Edward Evans "Ed" Crum, born December 21, 1939 age 85, of Crackerville, MT passed away on September 18, 2025.
He is proceeded in death by his wife, Margaret Crum.
Ed is survived by his daughters, Margaret Navarro and Brenda Krattiger;
His exuberant sense of humor will be greatly missed by all.
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