OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
John "Bob" Robert Matosich
Sep 16, 2025
John Robert "Bob" Matosich passed away peacefully at his Georgetown Lake home surrounded by his family September 16th, 2025 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born April 24th,1947 to Mary and Jiggs Matosich.
In August of 2011 Bob married Sally Ralston who remained by his side to the end.
Bob was an...
John Paul Lombardi
Sep 13, 2025
John Paul Lombardi, age 75, of Anaconda, passed away on September 13, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of John.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for John and his family.
Jackie Dale Ivankovich
Sep 9, 2025
Jackie Dale Ivankovich passed away the evening of September ninth at his Anaconda home of fifty-three years.
Always regarding his own life a charmed one, Jackie was the third of five sons born to Helen and Mike Ivankovich. Growing up on Maple Street, Jackie experienced the iconic childhood of a regular Anaconda kid. One block away from...
Kathleen "Kathy" Marie Bleile
Sep 8, 2025
In the early hours of Monday, September 8, 2025, after a courageous battle with dementia, our beloved
Mom, Kathy, peacefully took her last breath and earned her well-deserved angel wings. "Grammie" was
surrounded by tears, laughter, reminiscing, singing, and prayers with her children, Shelly and Gabe (son-in-law), Shawn and Lisa (daughter-in-law), and her grandchildren Jayson,...
Kurtis James Wheeler
Sep 6, 2025
Kurtis James Wheeler, age 55, of Deer Lodge, passed on September 6, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Kurtis.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Kurtis and his family.
Donna Lee Umland
Aug 27, 2025
Donna Lee Umland, age 89, of Phillipsburg, passed on August 27, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Donna.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Donna and her family.
Darlene Martha Hargus
Aug 26, 2025
Darlene Martha Hargus, age 91, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at Meadowlark Manor in Whitehall, Montana.
Darlene was born on February 2, 1934, in Anaconda, Montana, to Joseph and Sara Lescantz. She spent most of her life rooted in her hometown, where she built a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion...
Jimmy Dale Hall
Aug 24, 2025
Jimmy Dale Hall, age 71, of Butte, passed on August 24, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Jimmy.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Jimmy and his family.
John Michael Jurcich Iii
Aug 24, 2025
John Michael Jurcich passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer, with his wife, Elaine, and sister, Sandy, daughter Danielle, and grandson Rhyan by his side.
John was born on Aug. 10, 1955, to John and Mary Ann (Herauf) Jurcich. He was the second of eight children which included, Darlene (Terry Hager), Sharon (Mike...
Joseph Francis Prosenick Jr.
Aug 22, 2025
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Joseph Francis Prosenick, Jr.
Joseph (Joe) Francis Prosenick, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1933, in Phillipsburg, Montana, to Joseph Prosenick and Wilhelmina Presser.
Joe attended Anaconda High School before serving his country...
Lynn Curley Boyce
Aug 17, 2025
Lynn Curley Boyce
It is with great sadness that the family of Lynn Curley Boyce announces that she passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89 on August 17th, 2025, in Anaconda, MT.
Lynn was born in 1936 in Anaconda, MT, the only child of Peter J. Curley and Rosella (Scanlon) Curley. She...
Kurt Breithaupt
Aug 13, 2025
On the evening of August 13, 2025, Kurt Breithaupt passed away from complications of kidney failure. Kurt was 75 years old.
Kurt was born October 20, 1949 in Dubuque, Iowa to Gordon and Vera (Pierce) Breithaupt. Not long after starting school Kurt and his family moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Kurt loved the mountains, he hiked, camped,...
Patricia Ann Frazier
Aug 2, 2025
Patricia Ann Frazier, age 82, of Anaconda, passed on August 2, 2025. Services are pending and will be announced when finalized. Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Patricia. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Patricia and her family.
Daniel Edwin Ballie
Aug 1, 2025
Daniel Edwin Baillie, age 59, of Anaconda, passed on August 1, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Daniel.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Daniel and his family.
Nancy Lauretta Kelley
Aug 1, 2025
It is with profound sadness and disbelief that we announce the unexpected, unnecessary and tragic passing of Nancy Kelley. She was sadly taken from us and heaven gained a special angel on August 1, 2025. Nancy was born in Anaconda, MT on January 28, 1961 to Mel and Ruth Holm Meidl. She attended school in Anaconda and graduated from...
Tony Wayne Palm
Aug 1, 2025
ANACONDA — Tony Wayne Palm, 74, of Anaconda, passed away on August 1, 2025.
Tony was born in Anaconda in February 1951 to Orlano and Phyllis Palm. A true hometown man, he loved Montana and especially his community of Anaconda. While he would occasionally travel to visit family, he never went far or stayed away for long....
David Alan Leach
Aug 1, 2025
David Alan Leach
April 25, 1955 ~ August 1, 2025
On the morning of August 1, 2025 David "Dave" A. Leach passed away as one of the victims of the shooting at the Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana. He was 70 years old.
Dave was born in Whitefish, MT. on April 25, 1955....
Eleanora Welsh
Aug 1, 2025
Eleanora Welsh, age 87, of Anaconda, passed on August 1, 2025. A family gathering will be held in California when arrangements are finalized. Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Ellie. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Ellie and her family.
Martin Gerard Connolly
Jul 31, 2025
Martin Gerard Connolly, age 69, of Anaconda passed away in the kind care of Community Hospital in Anaconda on July 31, 2025 after a short illness.
He was born on April 2, 1956 in Jersey City, New Jersey, graduated in 1974 from Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey and graduated from Colby College in Maine...
Isabel (Martinez) Zenahlik
Jul 29, 2025
On Tuesday morning, Heaven welcomed a beautiful soul, Isabel (Martinez) Zenahlik. She was born September 22, 1936, in McPhee, Colorado, to Ruby and Joaquin Martinez. She passed away July 29, 2025, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda; surrounded by family after suffering an acute illness. She was 88 years old.
Isabel married the love of her life,...


