OBITUARIES

Dec 1, 2022

Sheila Torgerson Verlanic of Drummond, born April 10, 1932 in Butte, Montana to Emil and Winifred Torgerson, passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer that she faced with strength and hope on December 1, 2022 in Missoula, Montana at the age of 90.

Sheila attended and graduated from Anaconda High School in 1950. Upon graduation she...

Nov 30, 2022

Corina M. Durkee, age 52, passed away in her home on November 30, 2022, after a valiant battle with brain cancer.

Cori was born on November 20, 1970, to Dale and Theresa Kinnaman in Danville, IL. Her family moved to Whitefish, MT where she grew up until moving to Lisbonfalls, ME, where she met Kenneth Durkee. After...

Nov 29, 2022

Bentley Baker Violette passed peacefully in the arms of his loving family November 29, 2022.

He was born at 7:37 a.m. while meeting the eyes of Jesus. Bentley was 9.4oz and 8in long.

Bentley is the son of Vanessa Stoumbaugh and Shawn Violette of Anaconda.

He is survived by Grandparents, Charles Stoumbaugh, Becky...

Nov 27, 2022

Robert “Bob” was born September 25, 1946. He was the fourth of six children born to Mike and Minnie (Monica) Sestrich. Mike was the first Justice of the Peace for the combined Anaconda Deer Lodge County. The family owned the Sestrich Market on 4th Street and most of the kids were part of the workforce.

He attended...

Nov 26, 2022

On the evening of November 26, 2022, Eddie passed away at his home in Deer Lodge, Montana. Eddie was 51 years old.

Eddie was born in Las Vegas, Nevada, on October 18, 1971. He was the third child and first son of Edward and Barbara Waymire.

Eddie was an energetic child and loved sports. Growing...

Nov 25, 2022

Elwyn “Speed” Samuel Kingrey passed away on November 25, 2022, at his residence in Philipsburg. He was 92 years old.

Speed was born October 6, 1930, to Edward Leroy Kingrey and Elizabeth Anna Leishman in Twin Bridges. He was middle of 9 children. He attended school in Virginia City until the 8th grade and spent much of...

Nov 22, 2022

Danny Roy Cavanaugh, age 76, of Deer Lodge, MT passed away on November 22, 2022.

Per Danny's wishes no services are being held.

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Nov 22, 2022

Guy T. Monaco, 84 years of age, passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife Dotsie by his side on November 22, 2022. Guy T. was born in Anaconda Montana on November 19, 1938. He attend school in Anaconda and completed his education in 1958. He was a proud Copperhead. Guy T. attend the 10th graduating class of...

Nov 20, 2022

Mary Sue Barber, age 61, of Deer Lodge, MT, passed away on November 20, 2022.

Private family services will be held at a later date.

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Nov 16, 2022

In the early morning of November 16th our Dear Lord took my sweet Son Kenny home.  We were blessed with his life and presence since March 15, 1973.  Kenny preferred to be called Ken, although his family and friends referred to him as Kenny.

Kenny spent his early years in Anaconda and graduated from Anaconda Senior High...

Nov 13, 2022

Margaret (Margy) Barkell was born November 10, 1932, in Ironrod, Montana to her parents Leland and Myrtle Graham.

In 1950, Margaret married Richard (Dick) Lyle Barkell. They were married for 62 years when he passed in 2012.

Margaret was a stay-at-home mom, which is the hardest job of all!

Margaret’s favorites hobbies and...

Nov 13, 2022

Richard Gillingham, age 72, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on November 13, 2022.

Services are pending at this time and will be announced when set.

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Nov 11, 2022

Russell Dodd, age 72, of Philipsburg, Montana, passed away on November 11, 2022.

Services are pending at this time and will be announced when set.

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Nov 10, 2022

Charles “Charlie” Philips Jr.

On the evening of November 10th, 2022 Charlie passed away peacefully of natural causes in Anaconda, MT. Charlie was born in Anaconda on June 12th 1954.  He was the second child of Billie Ann & Charlie Philips Sr.

Charlie lived most his life in Anaconda. He lived a short while in...

Nov 5, 2022

Mum passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born in Butte, MT, January 29, 1941 to Betty (Farren) and Andy Batani. She attended Girls Central and later a couple of semesters at Western. When she returned home from school in 1961 she met and married Bo Stanich, they had 2...

Nov 2, 2022

Norman Jene Mogus, age 81, of Opportunity, MT, passed away on November 2, 2022.  Norman loved to joke with people and will always be remembered for his great sense of humor.

Norman’s dogs Emma and Danny Boy were a huge part of his life and will miss him very much.

Norman had many occupations including...

Oct 28, 2022

James N. Thomas (Jim), passed peacefully away at 87 years old, on October 28, 2022.  At the home of his daughter surrounded by his family in Bozeman Montana.  Jim was born March 26, 1935, to Nick and Helen Thomas in Anaconda Montana.

Jim attended Saint Paul’s Grade School and Anaconda High School, graduating in 1953. In 1956...

Oct 28, 2022

Carmen J. Palos, 60 years old, passed away peacefully with her beloved animals in her home on Friday October 28, 2022. She is preceded in death by her mother Addie “Ann” Foulk, her father Michael Palos, and her eldest sister Mary. Carmen cherished her three children: Franki (Stacie), Heather (Robert), and Levi. She had seven grandchildren whom she loved...

Oct 24, 2022

Sheryl Hensler, age 58, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on October 24, 2022.

No services are planned at this time.

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Oct 23, 2022

Richard Avila, age 47, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away on October 23, 2022.

No services are planned at this time.

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