OBITUARIES

Oct 6, 2023

Patsy Fern Garland, age 72, of Anaconda, Montana, formerly of Arizona, passed away on October 6, 2023. Services are pending and will be announced when arrangements are set. Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Patsy. The obituary will be published in the coming days. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home...

Oct 4, 2023

Gregory Richard Mayrer, “Preacher,” August 16, 1950 - Oct. 4, 2023.

Greg loved old soul music, classic cars, photography, and American history.

Greg’s love of history was evident in his work restoring the Little Church on the Hill in Oakhurst, California with the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus (ECV), or the “Clampers.”...

Oct 3, 2023

It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of Diana Sue Binns-Chor on October 3rd, 2023. She passed away peacefully in her home.

Diana was a lifelong Anaconda resident, with a brief residency in Butte. She loved life to its fullest and loved her family and friends. She will be remembered as a CNA,...

Sep 28, 2023

Beatrice "Bea" Griffis, age 79, of Anaconda, MT, passed away on September 28, 2023.

There are no services planned at this time.

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Sep 21, 2023

Blanche Loretta Proul, Lt. Colonel USAF retired, peacefully passed Sept. 21, 2023 with her brother Ron and sister in law Nadean by her side. Blanche resided at New Horizons Assisted Living, lovingly cared for by a great staff and so loved by the other residents.

Born to Victor and Bertha Proul in Augusta, MT on July 25,...

Sep 16, 2023

Keith Wade Snow, 47, of Heber, Utah, passed away on September 16, 2023, in Missoula, Montana. He was born on February 16, 1976.

Keith was a dedicated heavy equipment operator, known for his skill and precision. He had a passion for his work and took pride in his ability to operate machinery with expertise and efficiency. Keith's...

Sep 14, 2023

Linda Susan Colman, age 71, of Anaconda, passed away on September 14, 2023.

Linda was a long-time resident of Anaconda, Montana, and had lived in many locations growing up including Bangkok, Thailand.  She was a 1970 graduate of Clearwater High School, Clearwater, Florida.  She is survived by her daughter Shannon Suzanne Gest of Youngstown, Ohio; her son...

Sep 14, 2023

Helen was born in Uptown Butte, Montana, on June 1, 1931, to Mary Cutler Hotchkiss Harrington and Dennis Harrington.  She was the 5th child of Mary and the 2nd child of Dennis.  Following her father’s death in 1934 her mother moved the family to a home on Dewey Blvd on the Flats after marrying Roy McKinney.  Helen attended St....

Sep 12, 2023

The world has lost an amazing man. Jay Arthur Peterson, of Anaconda, MT, passed away unexpectedly on September 12, 2023, with his family by his side.

Jay was born in Butte, MT, May 20, 1964, to William and Shirley (Williams) Peterson.

Jay attended Ramsay School, West Junior High, and graduated from Butte High School in...

Sep 12, 2023

Nancy Aileen Hebnes, 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on September 12, 2023, at the Granite County Medical Center. She was born April 3, 1937, in Durango, Colorado to William Allen and Bertha “Peggy” Ralston. She joined her older brother Bill, and later her sister Judy would join them. They lived in New Mexico, Seattle, and...

Sep 9, 2023

Sylvia Marie Gleason was born to Patrick and Sylvia (Billie) Gleason on February 14, 1949. She was followed by her brother Daniel and sister Linda.

Sylvia was born in Butte, Montana and raised primarily in Deer Lodge (on the Gleason Ranch), as she liked to call it.

Sylvia received her education in Deer Lodge and...

Sep 8, 2023

Dianna Lee Albright, age 82, passed away on August 16, 2023.

A private burial has been held and taken place.

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

Aug 30, 2023

William Murray Ballew, 77, passed away at his home in Philipsburg, Montana on Wednesday, August 30th.

Bill was born in Mint Spring to Robert Murray Ballew and Mary Coiner Ballew in 1946, and lived the majority of his life in the Shenandoah Valley.

He graduated from Riverheads High School and attended Ferrum College before returning...

Aug 29, 2023

Edward "Ed" Clarence Wilbert, age 92, of Anaconda, passed away on August 29, 2023.

No public services are planned at this time.

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Aug 29, 2023

MaryAnn Burton saw her Savior with new eyes on August 29, 2023. She had been longing to meet Him and reunite with many family members in Heaven.

MaryAnn was born on January 22, 1933, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Oliver and Elnora Reed. She grew up in Sheridan and enjoyed many fishing and hunting trips with her dad...

Aug 25, 2023

Joseph “Joe” Stanley Fortune, age 84, of Anaconda, passed away on August 25, 2023.

No services are planned at this time.

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Aug 19, 2023

Allison Elise Fender, beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away at her family home in Anaconda, Montana on August 19, 2023.  She was the cherished daughter of Jacqueline Elizabeth (Hand) and Ira Everett Fender.

Allison was born on March 18, 1985, in Huntsville, Alabama. She pursued an education in microbiology at the University of Montana. This...

Aug 16, 2023

Patricia "Anne" Poss, age 85, of Anaconda, passed away on August 16, 2023.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

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Aug 15, 2023

Elna Ruth Graham passed away in the early morning of August 15, 2023, at the age of 70 after suffering a heart attack. She was born in Philipsburg, MT on January 7, 1953 to John and Lucy Ledbetter. Later moving to Anaconda as a child.

Elna spent much of her childhood riding and tending to her horses...

Aug 15, 2023

Dorothy Friez, 90, passed away on August 15, 2023 in her hometown of Anaconda surrounded by family.

Dorothy was the eldest daughter of Catheryn (Sincheck) and Charles Smollack, born on July 5, 1933. She attended local schools, graduated from Anaconda High School, and went on to work at Daly Bank as a teller, JCPenny as a clerk,...