OBITUARIES

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...

Mar 12, 2024

On the afternoon of March 12, 2024, at approximately 2 p.m., Karen Moses passed away at the Bozeman Deaconess Regional Medical Center after struggling with health issue for many years, including heart disease, diabetes, and renal failure.  Karen was 66 years old.

Karen was born in Anaconda on June 29, 1957.  She was the second child to...

Mar 11, 2024

On the morning of March 11, 2024, Lynda “Lynn” Jean Spangberg passed away in her home in Deer Lodge surrounded by family.  She was 75 years old.

Lynn Spangberg was born in Deer Lodge, MT on October 15, 1948 to Marvin and Margaret Pierce.  She attended schools in Deer Lodge and graduated from Powell County High School...

Mar 9, 2024

Doris E. Blaz passed away on March 9, 2024 at the Big Sky Senior Living Facility in Butte, Mt. She was born to Gilbert & Judith Gunderson on March 4, 1930 in Aneta, ND. and grew up on the family farm in Cooperston, ND. While in high school she held various jobs and graduated from high school in 1947....

Mar 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Joseph Eugene Ashley Jr.

April 22, 1971 – March 6th, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joe, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend. He departed from this world on March 6 in his home, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories.

Joe...

Feb 29, 2024

Reverend Thomas Robert Flynn, age 87, of Atlanta, GA passed away peacefully on February 29, 2024. Tom touched many people, in many walks of life, through his compassionate, kind and gentle ways.

Tom was born in Spokane, WA to Thomas J. Flynn and Bernice Colliton on June 2, 1936. He lived in Spokane and Bismark, ND before...

Feb 24, 2024

Susan “Sue” Marie Whitney passed away on February 24, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Susan was born on November 20, 1948, in Missoula, MT, to Tracey E. and Wanda West Dawson. Her father’s employment took the family to several towns, and they settled in Deer Lodge in 1960. Susan attended school at the St....