OBITUARIES

Apr 26, 2024

Gary Michael Jones, age 70, of Anaconda, passed away on April 26, 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 Gary. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Gary and his family.

Apr 26, 2024

Donald “Don” B. Swanson, age 91, peacefully passed away on April 26, 2024. Don was born on October 8, 1932, to Elmer and Josephine Swanson in Anaconda where he resided his entire life.

Don attended St. Paul’s grade school where he found his love for sports. He attended Central High School and was active in baseball, basketball,...

Apr 25, 2024

Marilyn Newell, age 73, of Anaconda, passed away on April 25, 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 Marilyn. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Marilyn and her family.

Apr 22, 2024

Beverly Jean White, age 76, of Anaconda, passed away on April 22, 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 Bev.  Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Bev and her family.

Apr 21, 2024

Travis Howard, age 45, of Deer Lodge, passed away on April 21, 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 Travis. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Travis and his family.

Apr 21, 2024

Ruth Ann Puccinelli, 76, passed away April 21, 2024, in Philipsburg, Montana.

She was born October 6, 1947 in Anaconda, Montana; daughter of Albert John Clark Sr. and Alice Laureen Kelly Clark. Ruth Ann grew up in Anaconda and graduated Class of 1965 from Anaconda High School where she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen.  She owned...

Apr 18, 2024

Claude Kenneth Aaberge, age 77, of Anaconda, passed away on April 18, 2024.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

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Apr 11, 2024

Jeanette Lucille Atkinson, 97, passed away Thursday April 11, 2024 in Scott’s Valley, Ca with her son Tim by her side.  She was born September 9, 1926 in Deer Lodge, Mt. to Hector and Margaret Rainville, and was the third child of five.  Jeanette attended school at St. Mary’s Academy and graduated in 1944 from Powell County High School....

Apr 3, 2024

Patricia “Pat” Jean Abbott, age 90, of Philipsburg, MT, passed away on April 3, 2024. Pat was born on September 2, 1933, to Duane and Mildred Maxson in Bozeman, Montana. She was raised in Bozeman, Billings, and Butte and graduated from Butte High School in 1951. She went on to graduate from Montana State College in 1954 with a...

Apr 3, 2024

Agnes passed away peacefully at home on April 3, 2024. Born in Anaconda on December 1, 1941 to Pat Sweeney and Lucille Weimer-Sweeney.

Agnes attended St Paul’s grade school and Anaconda High School.

Agnes married Jerry Funston August 3rd, 1959 in Tacoma, Washington. They moved back to Anaconda in December of 1961. Agnes and Jerry...

Mar 29, 2024

James (Jim) Richard Sturm passed away peacefully at home on March 29, 2024, surrounded by his family and friends, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born on May 20, 1953, in Anaconda, MT, to Jerry and Dorothy Sturm, Jim was a lifelong resident of his beloved hometown (where he enjoyed his constant visits with his family...

Mar 28, 2024

Wayne Babich, beloved son, brother, and friend, fell asleep in the Lord on March 28, 2024, at the age of 59. He was born in Anaconda, Montana, on September 14, 1964, to Mladen and Natalie Babich.

Known for his loving nature and gentle soul, Wayne was always ready with a kind word and an infectious smile. He...

Mar 25, 2024

Linda Jean Guindon, 76, was born December 14, 1947, to George and Jean (Johnston) Evans. She was the oldest of 7 siblings. Linda lived her whole life in Anaconda, enjoyed walking Washoe Park daily for many years, and visiting with people walking by her house. Linda loved all of her huge family very much and was very proud of...

Mar 23, 2024

Francis “Frank” Moreni, age 83, of Anaconda, passed away on March 23, 2024.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

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Mar 23, 2024

On March 23, 2024, Thomas “Tom” George Graham died at home surrounded by his loved ones from brain cancer.

Tom was born on February 16, 1984, in Missoula, Montana.  He was the first born son to Ron Graham and Linda (Worden) Graham.

As a child, Tom was always playing cowboys and tagging along with his...

Mar 20, 2024

Lois Virginia Harris, 87 years old, passed away on the first day of Spring, March 20, 2024. It was a glorious sunny afternoon that she would have appreciated. She was at her home for the last 3 years, New Horizons Assisted Living in Anaconda surrounded by family and the caring staff of New Horizons.

Lois was born...

Mar 18, 2024

Mariann W. Turner, age 96, of Butte, passed away on March 18, 2024.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

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Mar 16, 2024

On March 16, 2024, Philip Ole Berg left this earth and joined his wife, Bonnie, and the many others who had gone before him, at their heavenly home. Phil was a man of great faith and anticipated with certainty the joy that was waiting for him when he would meet his Savior face-to-face.

Phil was born on...

Mar 14, 2024

Kenneth "Ken" Paul Beck, age 73, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on March 14, 2024. For the obituary, please check back at a future date. Visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Ken.

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Mar 14, 2024

Melissa Lou Robinson, age 71, passed away peacefully in Community Hospital of Anaconda early morning, March 14, 2024, with her family by her side.

Melissa was born in Conrad, MT on May 13, 1952, to Daniel and Betty Wittmier, along with her twin sister Melinda Sue.  Soon after the family moved to Shelby, MT, and then to...