Kristopher "Kris" Vauthier
Dec 30, 2024
August 30, 1983 – December 30, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandson, cousin, police officer, and friend, Kristopher William Vauthier, who peacefully passed away at the age of 41 on December 30, 2024.
Kris was born on August 30, 1983, in Anaconda, Montana, to Bill...
Donald Wayne Simpson
Dec 28, 2024
Donald Wayne Simpson, 71 of Deer Lodge, MT passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024 at his home. He was the son of Jesse and Cora Simpson, the youngest of their ten children. He was born in Silverton, OR on June 12, 1953. He graduated from High School in Silverton, OR in 1971. He married his first wife...
Thelma Kathleen Piper
Dec 23, 2024
Thelma Kathleen Piper, age 68, of Butte, Montana, passed away on December 23, 2024.
There are no services planned at this time.
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Carl Stephen Jess
Dec 20, 2024
Carl S. Jess passed away peacefully on December 20th, 2024, at the age of 89, in Anaconda, Montana, at his family home, "the Big House" with his daughter by his side, and his sons, grandchildren, great grandchildren and many family members in attendance. Born on January 27, 1935, Carl led a life marked by kindness, humor, and steadfastness. He...
Charles Edwin Brown Jr.
Dec 18, 2024
Charles Edwin Brown Jr., age 94, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on December 18, 2024.
There are no services planned at this time.
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Helen Agnes Holzer
Dec 11, 2024
Helen Agnes Holzer, age 89, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away peacefully on December 11, 2024. She spent her final days surrounded by the love of her family.
Helen was born on the family farm on September 17, 1935, in Selfridge, North Dakota to Balzer and Margaret Feist. She grew up on the farm with her parents and...
Lauralee West
Dec 9, 2024
Lauralee West, age 86, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away on December 9, 2024. Services are pending and will be announced when arrangements are finalized. Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Lauralee. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Lauralee and her family....
Chad Allen Miller
Dec 8, 2024
Chad Allen Miller, age 51, of Whitefish, Montana, passed away on November 27, 2024. Services will be held in the coming days and will be announced when arrangements are finalized. Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Chad. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care...
Phyllis Marie Thompson
Dec 4, 2024
Phyllis Marie (Hodel) Thompson
On the morning of December 4th, 2024, Phyllis went home to be with her Lord, while at home with her husband of 35 years, in Deer Lodge Montana as the result of a fall. She was 81 years old.
Phyllis (Hodel) Thompson was born in Sacramento California on September 20th, 1943....
Richard " Dick" Charles
Nov 29, 2024
Richard "Dick" Charles, 89, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Dick was born on June 8, 1935 in Deer Lodge to Frank and Edna Charles. Dick joined his older brother Eddie and sister Barbara.
Dick had a very strong work ethic, which began at the age of 8 when he...
Virginia Claire Carosone
Nov 24, 2024
Virginia Carosone, 90, fondly known to many as “Virg” or “Merme”, passed away November 24, 2024, under the tremendous care of New Horizons Assisted Living Center and Anaconda Pintler Hospice. Virginia was born September 27, 1934, to parents Fred and Clara Mesenko of Anaconda. She grew up and graduated from Anaconda Central High in 1952. She then attended and...
Terry Joe Hoenstine
Nov 21, 2024
It was with great sadness that we announce the passing of Terry Joe Hoenstine. If you knew Terry, you’d know it would be with even greater sadness that we would have to listen to him rant about what a crime it is that the Leader is charging us $.35 per word for this obituary (don’t worry dad, we’re using...
Denzil "Denny" Eugene Nolf
Nov 16, 2024
Denzil "Denny" Eugene Nolf, age 74, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away on November 16, 2024. Services are pending and will be announced when arrangements are finalized.
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Joseph Albert Kindred
Nov 15, 2024
Joseph Albert Kindred passed away from health complications on November 15, 2024 and reunited with his beloved parents.
Joseph Kindred was born on May 18th, 1963 in Anaconda, Montana to Albert Kindred of Roberts, Idaho and Betty June Overton Kindred of Glasgow, Montana. In his younger years he relocated to many western states following his father's work....
Robert "Bobby" Louis Nelson
Nov 14, 2024
Robert Louis Nelson
“Bobby”
Robert “Bobby” Passed away November 14, 2024. Bobby was born October 10, 1946 in Pekin, Illinois to Delmar and Analee Nelson. The family later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where He grew up.
Bobby touched the lives of all who knew him. His Compassionate heart showed through his beautiful...
Margot Canice Smith
Nov 13, 2024
Margot Canice Smith, age 80, of Anaconda, passed away on November 13, 2024. There are no services planned at this time Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Margot. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Margot and her family.
Clifford "Cliff" Leiss Sr.
Nov 12, 2024
Clifford Leiss Sr., born in Killdeer, ND., on November 26, 1949 passed away in Anaconda, MT., on November 12, 2024 peacefully in his home. He was born to Valentine and Isabelle Leiss. He was the second youngest util his father passed away. His mother remarried to a man named Thomas, at which time there were six more siblings that...
Michael "Mick" Zemliska
Nov 7, 2024
Michael “Mick” Zemliska passed away on November 7, 2024, at his home after a long health battle.
On May 25, 1954, Micks parents and older brother Daune celebrated his birth and was introduced to all as Michael W. Zemliska (Mick), the son of Bruce and Ruth Zemliska from Glasgow Montana.
Just three years later when...
Lori Jean Nugent
Nov 6, 2024
After years of struggling with illness, Lori Nugent made her final passage. Lori was born on February 14, 1951in Anaconda to Wallace and Lilyan Nugent. He was in the Coast Guard and she a Registered Nurse who, by chance, met in San Francisco. After their marriage, they returned home to Anaconda to raise their family.
Lori graduated...
Mark Arthur Kline
Nov 3, 2024
Mark Arthur Kline, age 69, passed away on November 3rd, 2024, in Anaconda, MT. He was born on February 19th, 1955, to Alice and George Kline. At the age of 17, he married his longtime best friend and love, Patty Kline. This was the beginning of a beautiful 50-year union that not only stood the test of time but...
