Cindy Rae Benson
Dec 30, 2022
Cindy Rae Benson June 16th, 1952 – December 30th, 2022
Cindy passed away from heart complications at the age of 70 on Friday December 30, 2022. She went peacefully with her family by her side. Cindy is in Heaven with her parents, Vernon and Barbara Brabham, her sister, Nancy Jardine, and her beloved grandson, Joseph Henderson. She...
Thomas Addis Mcguire
Dec 28, 2022
It is with broken hearts that the family announces the passing of Thomas Addis McGuire. On the evening of December 28th, Tom passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home outside of Philipsburg, Montana. Tom was 75 years old.
Tom was born in Anaconda on May 7th, 1947 to Alonzo and Ann Bozantz McGuire, the fifth...
Willa "Jackie" Rose Wood
Dec 28, 2022
Willa Rose (Jackie) Wood, 99, of Deer Lodge, died peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2022.
Jackie was born on April 24, 1923 in Dupuyer, Montana to John and Mary Salois. She was one of 14 children born to John and Mary and was the last surviving at the time of her death.
She...
Jeanne Frances Freeze
Dec 26, 2022
Jeanne Frances Freeze, age 76, of Philipsburg, MT, passed away on December 26, 2022.
No services are scheduled.
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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Jeanne and her family.
Kathleen "Kay" Heaney
Dec 25, 2022
Kathleen (Kay) Marie Heaney left this world on Christmas morning, her favorite holiday, to be with her son Michael and her many loved ones waiting in Heaven. Kay was born to Kathleen (Enie) and Irvin (Pete) Peterson on July 02, 1942, and was raised during the good old days in Anaconda, Montana. She was the oldest of four children,...
David Girard Reiss
Dec 23, 2022
David G. (Boogie) Reiss 69, passed away at the Community Hospital of Anaconda on December 23, 2022, with his loving family and friends at his side.
Dave was the sixth of 6 children born to Frank and Emma Reiss on August 23, 1953. He attended Saint Joseph Grade School, Junior High and graduated from Anaconda Senior High...
Joseph Hayes Johnson
Dec 23, 2022
Joseph Hayes Johnson, age 86, of Philipsburg, Montana, passed away on December 23, 2022. Services are pending and will be announced when arrangements are complete. Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Joseph. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Joseph and his family.
Alvin "Dean" Bergman
Dec 18, 2022
Alvin Dean Bergman, who passed away peacefully on December 18, 2022, lived the life of a true Montanan being born to descendants of homesteaders in Roundup on June 27, 1929. Dean, as he was known to friends and family, built a life based on two careers, first with the Army National Guard where he left with the rank of...
Florence Lucille Blazina
Dec 16, 2022
Florence Lucille Perusich Blazina refined her fire and fought her way into the arms of Jesus the evening of December 16th with her daughter Cyndie, son in law Gary and good friend Jenny Smith at her side.
Florence ended her life the way she lived it, with determination, courage and unrelenting perseverance.
She was a...
Eva M. Riddle
Dec 10, 2022
Eva M. Riddle, aged 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday afternoon, December 10, 2022, at her daughter’s residence in Great Falls, where she has resided since August of 2019.
Eva Marie was born on July 1, 1934, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the oldest daughter of six children born to Emil “Michael” and Anna (Soltis) Balen. Her father...
Joanne Oreskovich
Dec 7, 2022
Joanne Oreskovich passed away December 7, 2022, in her Helena apartment with her sister, Rosemary, by her side. Joanne was born in Anaconda on February 10,1957 to her parents Joseph A. and Nora D. (Kuburich) Oreskovich.
Joanne attended local Anaconda schools and graduated valedictorian n 1975. She participated in many extracurricular activities including President of Girls Athletic...
Sheila Marie Verlanic
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...
Corina Marie Durkee
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...
Bentley Baker Violette
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...
Robert "Bob" Joseph Sestrich
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...
Edward Leon Waymire
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...
Elwyn Samuel Kingrey
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...
Danny Roy Cavanaugh
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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Guy T. Monaco
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...
Mary Sue Barber
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.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Mary.
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