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...
Timothy Allen Lofing Sr.
Oct 31, 2024
Timothy Allen Lofing Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on October 31, 2024. Tim was born the youngest boy of 5 children on a small farm in Columbus, Montana on January 29th, 1944, to Alex and Marie Lofing. He worked for the smelter in Anaconda, Montana until 1980 and became a pipefitter and welder until retirement. He was...
Joshua "Josh" Walter Reid
Oct 30, 2024
Joshua "Josh" Walter Reid, age 30, of Anaconda and Deer Lodge, 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 Josh.
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Lenley Ward Paul
Oct 25, 2024
In Loving Memory of Lenley Ward Paul
Lenley (Lenny), a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 25, 2024, at the age of 79. Known for his hardworking spirit, love for family, and dedication to his faith, Lenny leaves behind a legacy rich with memories and love.
Lenny was born and raised...
Marilyn Kay Holm
Oct 23, 2024
Marilyn Kay Holm age 75 passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024 at her home in Anaconda. Marilyn was the youngest child of Earl and Mildred Sager and was raised in Anaconda with her two brothers Earl and Robert Sager. Marilyn graduated high school in Anaconda in 1967 and attended Western Montana College. She worked at Galen State Hospital...
Donald "Donnie" Vucasovich
Oct 23, 2024
On October 23, 2024, Donald “Donnie Vu” Vucasovich left this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Donnie was born on October 26th, 1942, at St. Ann's Hospital in Anaconda, MT. He was the second child to Voin and Danica Vucasovich.
Donnie, who had been blind since birth, did not let that...
Blair Nicole Conrady
Oct 23, 2024
Our sweet beloved Blair passed away unexpectedly on October 23rd, 2024. Blair was born on September 23rd 1988 to parents Sandra and Val Widmer. She was raised with siblings Vern, Kerry, Cory, Eddy, Megan, and RJ whom she loved very much.
Blair was a wild child growing up, she was mischievous and very good at climbing the...
John Nicholas Palakovich Jr
Oct 22, 2024
On October 22, John Palakovich, 94, passed away in Billings, MT while recovering from an injury.
John was born in Anaconda on December 3, 1929, to John Nicholas Palakovich, Sr. and Helen Veronica (Laslovich) Palakovich. He was the fifth of eight children. The family lived in a small three bedroom house in Goosetown that had only one...
Patricia "Pat" Higgins
Oct 20, 2024
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Patricia “Pat” Higgins, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at BeeHive Homes in Butte.
Born Irene Patricia Sullivan on August 15, 1934, in Anaconda, MT, to James and Cecelia (Sugrue) Sullivan, Pat was the oldest of four children. She and her siblings, Connie, Jim Jr., and Kathy grew up...
