OBITUARIES

Jul 22, 2023

Another of the Greatest Generation has passed.  William R. Matthew of Anaconda, Montana was born July 29th, 1925 in Pierre, South Dakota to James Oral and Susie (Moffatt) Matthew.  He passed away July 22, 2023 one week before his 98th birthday.

Bill grew up during the Great Depression, living on his Grandpa Moffatt’s ranch north of Pierre...

Jul 22, 2023

Michael Roy "Mike" "Lewy" Lewis, 62, passed away on July 22nd from complications of a stroke he suffered 3 years prior. Mike was born on June 16th, 1961, the only son and youngest child to Rex and Marlene Lewis in Anaconda MT. He joined two sisters Laura and Leah who were rooting for another girl so they nicknamed him...

Jul 21, 2023

Zachary “Zac” Nathan Mauer, passed away on July 21, 2023.

A viewing and visitation for Zac will take place on Friday, July 28, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home Chapel, 107 Oak St., Anaconda, MT.

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Jul 20, 2023

Tedo Edrea Metesh of Livingston, Montana died peacefully from natural causes while seated in her garden on Thursday, July 20, 2023.

She loved to spend time in her yard surrounded by flowers and listening to music in the company of friends and her kitty. How fitting that her final memory is from there.

Tedo perfected...

Jul 13, 2023

Our wonderful husband, father, and grandpa, Donald Davis, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023. Don was born in Helena, Montana, on April 5, 1926, to parents, Guy and Margaret (McDonald) Davis. He and the family lived on the family ranch in Blossburg, Montana. Don was the youngest of his brother, Dan, and two sisters, Rose and Lucille. He...

Jul 12, 2023

Timothy John Casey, Ph.D, was born in Anaconda on April 21, 1947, to Dennis and Josephine (Weiss) Casey. He passed away July 12, 2023, at home, surrounded by his family.  He was raised in the house attached to Weiss Grocery and grew up the son of a grocer and a mechanic. At a young age he learned how to...

Jul 12, 2023

Greg R. Bellon 65 of Anaconda passed away unexpectedly July 12, 2023. Greg was born to Harvey and Dolly Bellon May 13, 1958. Greg grew up in Anaconda and loved his town. Greg worked for the Embassy and Copper Bowl for many years. He always enjoyed walking. He could be found walking from Anaconda to West Valley. He also...

Jul 11, 2023

David Herbert Getter, age 72, of Philipsburg, MT, passed away on July 11, 2023.

Private services are being planned.

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

Jul 9, 2023

Duane Darrel Vandekop, 74, of Anaconda, Montana passed away on Sunday, July 9th, 2023.

Duane was born in the town of Rock Rapids, Iowa on June 7th, 1949.  He was the youngest child of six born to Pete and Marie Vandekop. After Duane graduated high school in Denver Colorado in 1967, he worked at a factory.

Jul 7, 2023

Nancy was born to Elmer and Mildred Beninger on November 11, 1952 and passed away on July 7, 2023.  She attended local schools and graduated from Anaconda High School.  After graduation, she married Gerald Kitchin and together they had 2 children, Theresa and William (Bill).

Nancy worked at the Anaconda Hospital where she met Noreen McEvoy. They...

Jul 1, 2023

William (Billy) Nordholm passed away on July 1st, 2023 as a result of an ATV accident. He was 44. Billy was born June 8th, 1979 in Butte, MT to Theresa Nordholm and Bill Nordholm of Anaconda. He married Rachael Barnes of Helena in 2007 and they were blessed with a son in 2010. Rachael and Billy later divorced but...

Jul 1, 2023

Thomas Darby Laughlin, a proud full blooded Irishman, was born July 21, 1951 to Hank and Mary Laughlin and passed away on July 1, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

An original Goosetown kid, Tom was an adept baseball player and threw several one hitters in little league. He was one of the fastest kids in Goosetown...

Jun 29, 2023

Jack died at home surrounded by people who loved him, shortly after midnight on June 29, 2023. He left his problems on earth and soared to a new healthy beginning of eternal life. No doubt he will start each day with optimism about the great day before him, just as he did on earth.

Jack was born...

Jun 29, 2023

On Thursday, June 29, 2023, Bob passed away at New Horizons Assisted Living in Anaconda, MT due to natural causes.  Dad was 89 years old.

He was born on November 3, 1933, to Frank and Myrtle Francisco.  He attended Beaverdam Grade School, Anaconda Junior High and graduated from Anaconda High School in 1951.  Some of his fondest...

Jun 28, 2023

Peggy Allyn Phillips (Hoehne) was born in Philipsburg, Montana on June 11, 1956 to Jack and Faye Hoehne. She grew up in Philipsburg surrounded by her brothers, aunts and uncles, and many cousins. She graduated from Granite High School, class of 1974.

Shortly after graduation she married Bill Fisher of Troy, MT. They had a son Eric...

Jun 20, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at the Deer Lodge Medical Center in Deer Lodge, Montana, on June 20, 2023.

Elsie Caroline (Periman) Phillips was born on April 28, 1931, in Deer Lodge, Montana to Ralph and Montana (Girard) Periman. Elsie attended grade school at St. Mary's Academy in Deer Lodge and graduated from...

Jun 18, 2023

In the early morning hours of June 18th, 2023, Debbie DeLong passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her husband, Gordon, and her boys, Tyrel, Jesse, and Jared.

Debbie DeLong was born in Sagle, Idaho on November 16th, 1957, the second child of Rachel Mitchell and Wayne Thompson. She married Gordon on February 4th, 1984 in...

Jun 13, 2023

We sat by her bedside.  Our hearts were crushed and sore.  We did our duty to the end ‘til we could do no more.  In tears we watched her sinking.  We watched her fade away.  And though our hearts were breaking.  We know you could not stay.  She left behind some aching hearts.  That love you most sincere we...

Jun 11, 2023

We are shocked and saddened to report that our kind, generous and loving wife, mom, grandma, friend and spitfire, Robyn Dombrowski, has died on June 11th, 2023 at Anaconda Community Hospital. She fought cholangiocarcinoma for several months with courage, determination, vulnerability, grace and most importantly, hope. She most unwillingly left behind her husband Wayne Dombrowski, daughters, Heather Lopp, (Erin...

Jun 6, 2023

Belva Leona Miller Keele Tarkalson was born July 25, 1930, in Idaho Falls to Gwendolyn May Wold Miller and Edson Dee Miller. Belva was the eldest of 4 children along with her sister Marjorie, brother Joel, and little sister Sheryl. She attended school in Ammon, Idaho where she met Leo Keele at a Gold and Green Ball at church...