OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
Joseph Arthur Lombardi
Oct 20, 2024
Joseph Arthur Lombardi, age 81, of Deer Lodge, passed away on October 20, 2024.
There are no services planned at this time
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Phillip "Stan" Stanley Fries
Oct 20, 2024
On October 20, 2024, Stan Fries made one more trip up Mt. Powell to the Dempsey Lakes, but didn’t stop at the top this time. Stan passed away peacefully at age 93, after a final weekend surrounded by family and friends, in Deer Lodge, MT, his home of over 55 years. Stan will be remembered for his heart, and...
Mary "Sue" Ehman
Oct 12, 2024
Mary Sue (“Sue”) Ehman passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the age of 81, in Anaconda, Montana, at her family home, “the Big House” with her daughter by her side, and her brother and many family members in attendance. Born on January 24, 1943, Sue led a life marked by kindness, thoughtfulness, and a deep commitment to...
Leo Raymond Scholler
Oct 10, 2024
Leo Raymond Scholler, affectionately known as "King Papa," passed away surrounded by his loved ones, on October 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Leo fought many health battles over the years but continued to be a symbol of resilience and strength until the very end.
Born on July 6, 1944, in International Falls, MN to Otto...
Kay Ann Kiewatt
Oct 6, 2024
Kay Ann Kiewatt, age 83, of Anaconda, passed away on October 6, 2024. Kay was born July 10, 1941, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Harold and Vivian (Foster) Greeley.
Kay attended grade school in Adams, Wisconsin. Her family moved to Waseca, Minnesota in 1958, for Harold's employment. Kay graduated from Waseca High School in 1959.
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Clayton Allen Ferrell
Sep 27, 2024
Clayton Allen Ferrell, age 73, of Thermopolis, Wyoming, passed away on September 27, 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 Clayton. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Clayton and his...
George Wesely Mcclain
Sep 25, 2024
Our beloved George W. McClain, 55, of Philipsburg, Montana passed away on September 25, 2024; after a courageous battle with cancer.
George W. or as his family and friends called him, “Georgie” is survived by the love of his life, Debi, his two sons Joseph(Jasmine) and JayCe McClain, and his absolute joys, his grandchildren Lyza, Kolson, Kylah...
Francis Joseph Devine
Sep 25, 2024
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our Dear “Poppa” Frankie.
Frankie was born in Anaconda, at ‘the old St. Anne’s’, to Joseph Patrick and Anne Elizabeth Devine. He was much loved by his parents and enjoyed a happy, loving and cousin-filled childhood. He went to High School in Anaconda and graduated in 1961....
Nancy Ruth Mccollom
Sep 23, 2024
On Monday, September 23rd, 2024, three days after her 81st birthday, our beloved sister and aunt Nancy Ruth McCollom went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family.
Nancy was born September 20th, 1943, in Anaconda, MT, to Jim and June McCollom, joining her brother Jack. Fourteen years later, she welcomed her sister Vicki, to...
Peggy Pearson
Sep 21, 2024
With incredibly sad hearts, Peggy (Reiss) Pearson, age 75 born to Frank and Emma Reiss on November 30, 1948, passed away on September 21, 2024, at The Anaconda Community Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Peggy grew up in Anaconda, attended Saint Paul and Saint Joseph grade school. She was a Handmaid of the Alter...
Calvin J Stokes
Sep 19, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Calvin J. Stokes (Cal) on Thursday, September 19th, 2024 at the age of 84. Cal passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones at Community Hospital of Anaconda.
Cal was born to John and Florence Stokes on August 13th, 1940, in Missoula, MT. The early years...
Barbara Ann Silvey
Sep 16, 2024
Barbara Ann Silvey, age 83, of Philipsburg, passed away on September 16, 2024.
Services are pending and will be announced when set.
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Patricia "Pat" Ann Sedminik
Sep 5, 2024
Patricia Anne (Williams) Sedminik, age 81, passed away on Thursday September 5th, 2024 at St Patrick's Hospital after medical complications. She was born to Virgil and Bernice Williams on January 29th, 1943 in Cooperstown, North Dakota. Known as Pat or Grandma Pat , she grew up with her sisters Debbie Johnson, Lilas (Toots) Wendt, Virginia (Dolly) Rij and brothers...
Sarah Elizabeth Wilson
Aug 31, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Wilson, age 36 born in St. Paul Minnesota. Died tragically in a car accident in Anaconda, Montana on August 31, 2024. Survived by daughter Evelyn, dogs Santana and Bella, cat Hope, father Neal Wilson (Pattie Sullivan Wilson), mother Janice Van Allen Wilson, sisters Lynn Walz (Michael Walz, Guillermo, Aurora and Juliet) Joy Wilson (Aiden, Alex) Jennifer Wilson...
John Hugh Devine
Aug 24, 2024
John (Jack) Devine gained his wings in the early hours of August 24, 2024 after complications from surgery in Boise, ID.
Jack was born along with his twin brother Jim on May 8, 1951 to Robert and Helen Devine of Anaconda, MT. After a career in the military, Jack started his own auto repair shop and was...
Rosella Bouck
Aug 21, 2024
On the afternoon of 21 August 2024, Rosella Bouck passed away while on a family outing in Butte, as a result of natural causes. Rosella was 86 years old. Rosella was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on 5 March 1938 to George Jongejan and Irene Takis. In her life, Rosella was a devoted wife, woman of faith, a...
Clifford Gene Nelson
Aug 9, 2024
Clifford (Swede) Nelson 90 of Philipsburg passed away August 9,2024 at the Granite County Nursing Home of natural causes.
Cliff was born December 9,1933 in Missoula to Leslie and Evelyn Nelson. He spent most of his life in Granite County. Cliff was in the armed forces and spent 2 years in the Korean war as an engineer...
James Michael Schimming
Aug 7, 2024
James "Jim" Schimming, born February 24th 1949 in Anaconda, Montana, passed away on August 7, 2024. He was blessed to have spent his last hours doing what he loved - playing cards with his friends and coming home where he engaged in an invigorating conversation with two of his beloved GRANDchildren Ky and Sean, James was watching the Olympics...
Patricia "Pat" Elizabeth Graveley
Jul 27, 2024
Patricia Elizabeth Graveley, was born in, Deer Lodge, MT. She spent her childhood in Seattle, WA, with her parents and 3 siblings. She was a true tomboy. She would torment her older brother, Bill, by always hanging around him and his friends. She would often best them in the sports and games they played. She won many ribbons and...
Dolores Marie Messer
Jul 21, 2024
Dolores Marie Messer, died peacefully on Saturday July 21, 2024 at the age of 88.
Dolores was born on April 28, 1936 to Jacob and Elizabeth Gerhardt in Flasher, North Dakota. She graduated with a degree in teaching and taught from 1955 to 1962. She married Albert Messer in August 1956. After moving to Anaconda in 1963,...


