Daniel Joseph Hess
Jan 4, 2026
Daniel Joseph Hess, of Anaconda, passed on January 4, 2026.
No services are planned at this time.
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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Daniel and his family.
Michael Duffey
Jan 1, 2026
Michael “Mike” Duffey, 60, passed away at 1:34pm on January 1, 2026. He was surrounded by loved ones at St. Patrick’s hospital in Missoula MT.
Mike was born on October 19, 1965, in Bakersfield California to Wesley Duffey and DeEtte (Jensen) Duffey. He grew up in small town Anaconda where he raised hell with his 10 siblings. After graduating high school,...
Helen Julia Thomas
Jan 1, 2026
Helen J. Thomas, 85, passed away at her home in Anaconda, MT on January 1, 2026, surrounded by family.
Helen was born on December 13, 1940, the oldest of three children to Daniel McCarthy and Sylvia (White) McCarthy Stevens. Daniel passed away when Helen was a young child. Walter Stevens married her mother and was a wonderful stepfather to Helen and...
Willene Pond
Dec 30, 2025
Hazel Willene Pond, known lovingly as Willene, passed away on December 30, 2025, in Billings, Montana, surrounded by her family. She was 88 years old.
Willene was born on May 8, 1937, in Anaconda, Montana, to William and Hazel Brinton. After graduating, she traveled to Seattle to complete secretarial training. Upon returning to Montana, she worked as a telephone operator at...
Sharon Harris
Dec 29, 2025
Sharon (Pickett) Harris passed away in Anaconda, Montana, on December 29, 2025, surrounded by family. Sharon was born in Anaconda on February 1, 1944, to Robert and Helen Pickett. She married Gene Harris in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, on April 29, 1963. Together they became parents to three children: Gary, Julie, and Cory.
Sharon was proud to be from Anaconda and spent...
Ronald Edward Collins
Dec 27, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our father, Ronald Edward Collins.
Born August 10, 1944 to Arthur and Margaret June Collins in Glendale, California. Shortly after completing his high school education, Ron joined the United States Navy. While stationed in San Diego, Ron would find his lifetime sweetheart, Mary Jane and take her as his bride...
Rhonda Lee Cochrane
Dec 26, 2025
Rhonda Lee Cochrane (Barnes), age 70, peacefully entered into eternal rest, with her daughter by her side, to be with her Lord on December 26, 2025. A proud native of Anaconda, Montana, Rhonda lived a life marked by faith, resilience, service, and love.
Rhonda was born to John and Marlene Barnes, she was the first born of three children, followed by...
Doris "Dori" Faye LaTray
Dec 25, 2025
On Christmas morning, my little sister Dori LaTray left us to join our family and Creator in Heaven. Dori had been fighting breast cancer since 2022, six months ago we were told she was in remission. Only for the last scan to show an aggressive reoccurrence. To lose her so quickly after the news was and is a shock. Dori...
Michael "Mike" Alan Fode
Dec 25, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Michael “Mike” Alan Fode on December 25, 2025, at the age of 58. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was born on December 11, 1967, to Earl and Lena Fode in Anaconda, MT. He was 1 of 16 children.
After graduating from high school, Mike worked odd jobs....
Carolyn Anita Harris
Dec 19, 2025
Carolyn A. Harris, 75, of Anaconda, passed on December 19, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
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Denise Marie Warneke
Dec 18, 2025
With heavy hearts we announce the death of our beloved mother and sister, Denise Marie Jackson. She peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on December 18, 2025. Even though Denise was struggling with cancer, she still brought light and happiness to those around her with her kindness and great sense of humor.
Daughter of Beatrice Marshall...
Katherine Marie Hart
Dec 16, 2025
Kathy died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born to Tiny and Sally (McMahon) Longfellow on July 25, 1942, in Anaconda, MT. She attended grade school and high school in Anaconda.
After meeting Don Hart on New Year’s Eve, 1959, they eloped to Philipsburg in May 1960. Together they had 4 children. Sandy, Kevin, Donna, and Mike. Kathy was a...
Bernice May Verlanic
Dec 13, 2025
Once again, the angels took another beautiful soul back to heaven to join our heavenly Father. In the early morning hours of December 13, 2025, Bernice May (Kopp) Verlanic passed away with her daughter, Kamala Marie Verlanic Ball, by her side at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, MT. Bernice was 79 years old.
Bernice was born to Nick and Katherine (Ehlis) Kopp...
Marilyn Christine Anderson
Dec 10, 2025
Marilyn Christine Anderson passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2025. She is survived by two nephews, Paul B. (Cathleen) Anderson and Brad C. (Jodi) Anderson; two nieces, Judith L. Cunningham and Lori J. (Dale) Goldy; one great niece; five great nephews; three great, great nieces and three great, great nephews. In passing, she rejoins her parents, Jack W. and Mary...
David Edward Brownlee
Dec 10, 2025
David Edward Brownlee, of Warm Springs, passed on December 10, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
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Bonnie Ann Smith
Dec 5, 2025
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Bonnie Ann (Trerise) Smith was born in Anaconda on April 15, 1940, to E. P. (Ted) and Ann (Swanson) Trerise.
Bonnie attended local schools, graduating from Anaconda Senior High in 1958. While at Montana Western College she met Walter Frank Smith. After dinner on their first date at the Moose Tavern, Frank asked her to come back to...
Michael Lee Meagher
Dec 4, 2025
Michael Lee Meagher, age 68, of Deer Lodge, passed on December 04, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
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Lucille Coley
Nov 30, 2025
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On Sunday, November 30th, 2025, Lucille Coley passed away peacefully at home in Anaconda surrounded by her loving family. Lucille was born January 20th, 1933, in Arco, Idaho. She was the first born daughter of William and Emma Rodgers. After Lucille’s mother passed away in 1936, she was raised by her father, and her aunt and uncle,...
Donna Lee Lutey
Nov 28, 2025
On November 28, 2025, our beloved “GiGi, Nana, Mom, Wife & Friend”, Donna Lutey, passed away peacefully at Community Hospital of Anaconda. Donna was born in Butte, Montana on March 16th, 1939 to John E. Harrington and Helen Powers Harrington. She was one of six children. Donna stayed active while attending St. Mary’s Catholic School including playing Volleyball and Softball....
William Edward Matesich
Nov 27, 2025
William Edward Matesich, age 68, of Anaconda, passed on November 27, 2025.
No services are planned at this time.
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