OBITUARIES

Dec 12, 2023

James (Jim) Edward Nissen of Anaconda, Montana passed away on Tuesday, December 12th, 2023 at the age of 73. Jim is survived by his twin daughter’s Kristine Elsie Martinez (Josh) and Maureen Margret Levas (Ernie) and grandchildren Everleigh, Finleigh, Sawyer, and Sloan. His partner Luella Kennedy and her daughters Melina and Nicole. His brother Don Nissen (Kandee), Nephew Cory...

Dec 10, 2023

On the evening of December 10, 2023, comforted by her sons and family members, Mary Lee Fitzpatrick-Shepherd, “Grandma Lee”, passed peacefully of natural causes.

Mary Lee always spread her infectious kindness wherever she traveled. She was a devoted mom that always expressed how proud she was of her boys no matter what.

Mom loved her...

Dec 9, 2023

On the morning of December 9th, 2023, Woodrow passed away at his home in Anaconda, Montana with his loving wife, Dixie, by his side. He was 80 years old.

Woodrow was born to Woodrow Morgan Sr. & Juanita Morgan on February 19th, 1943, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was the first-born son & the oldest of 3...

Dec 8, 2023

Deena Leann Thompson, age 56, of Butte, Montana, passed away on December 8, 2023.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Please visit the sidebar to offer a condolence or to share a memory of Deena.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Deena and her...

Dec 6, 2023

Schriee May Harding was born in Anaconda, October 24, 1975, to parents Terrie Ann Thompson Harding and Jay Jr. Samuel Harding. She attended K-12 schools in Anaconda, graduating from AHS in 1995.

After a year in Beauty School in Butte, she began her career in bartending and waitressing, and in 2001, moved to Longmont, Colorado. There she...

Dec 4, 2023

Brett William Ellison passed away at 46 years old, on December 4th, 2023. Brett grew up in Gallatin Gateway, where as a boy he loved exploring the outdoors, fishing, hunting and playing sports. It was hard to pull him away from a fishing stream. He was a true Montana boy his whole life.

When he was a...

Nov 28, 2023

Kenneth Keehn, age 67, of Anaconda, passed away on November 28, 2023.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Kenneth.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Kenneth...

Nov 28, 2023

Ruth Ann Kradolfer, age 89, formerly of Missoula, and currently of Deer Lodge, passed away on November 28, 2023.

Private services for Ruth will be held at a later date.

Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Ruth.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has...

Nov 26, 2023

With a personality as bright as hers, it was fitting that Jackie Niland entered Heaven on a beautiful sunny day. Born to Albert “Jack” Boyle and Norma Jean Grant Boyle-York in 1949 Jackie joined a brother, Calvet and her sister Linda joined them soon after. In 1960 Jackie met her second family living next door in Bill and Sharon...

Nov 25, 2023

Daniel (Danny) Thomas Rodriguez, 32, from Hall, Montana unexpectedly passed away in Deer Lodge on Saturday, November 25th, 2023.

Danny was born in Missoula, MT on September 15th, 1991 to Susan and David Rodriguez. He attended Hall School, Drummond High School, and graduated from Poplar Springs in Florida in 2010. Danny went to Washington Holmes Technical College...

Nov 19, 2023

Gene Fields, age 88, of Dillon, MT, passed away on November 19, 2023.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Gene.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for...

Nov 11, 2023

Michael "Mike" Adams, age 79, of Anaconda, MT, passed away on November 11, 2023.

Service will be held for Mike in California at a later date.

Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Mike.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Service has been...

Nov 10, 2023

Helen Marie (McGivern) Huber passed away on November 10th with her loving angels by her side. She was born July 17, 1938 in Butte America to William and Margaret (Donnelly) McGivern. She was raised on the flats with her 8 brothers and sisters, graduating from Girls Central. She married Larry Huber and together they raised 6 children until Larry’s...

Nov 9, 2023

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our loving mother, Jean Marie Harding (Monaco) on November 9th, 2023. Jean was born on April 13, 1961, to Guy and Dotsie Monaco.

Jean was known by so many people, for so many different reasons. Some knew her as Meanie Jeanie, some knew her as Jeano, some even...

Nov 4, 2023

Phyllis Ohrmann, age 100, of Drummond passed away in the early morning hours of November 4, 2023, at Granite County Medical Center Long Term Care. She was one of the last of her generation to grace the Flint Creek Valley, those women whose steady presence and commitment to the next generation shaped and enriched so many lives.

...

Nov 3, 2023

Dorothy Bruce, age 68, of Deer Lodge, passed away on November 3, 2023.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Dorothy.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for...

Nov 2, 2023

Mary Elizabeth Mullen died peacefully on November 2, 2023, of natural causes in her hometown of Anaconda, MT. Mary was 71 years old.

Mary was born in Anaconda, MT on January 20,1952. She was the second child, and first daughter of a large family of ten children born to Charles and Margaret Mullen.

Mary was...

Oct 30, 2023

Margaret Nebeker passed away on October 30, 2023. She was the loving wife of Alvin (Jack) Nebeker for 53 years. Here parents were Phillip and Marion (Bensel) Rub.

She was a mother to Marion Sage & Philip Nebeker, stepmother to Bonnie, Earla, and Marilyn. She has eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

She enjoyed crocheting...

Oct 28, 2023

Martha "Martie" Mullen Tafoya, aged 70, died unexpectedly on October 28, 2023. Her passing left a void no one could fill. Her mom and dad were Charles Mullen and Margaret Gamblin Mullen who moved to Anaconda, MT in 1949 and proceeded to raise their family in this most welcoming town.

Martie graduated from Anaconda Central High School...

Oct 21, 2023

Daniel Ray Counter, age 65, of Anaconda, passed away on October 21, 2023.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Daniel.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for...