OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
Kenneth "Ken" Duxbury
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...
Margaret Ann Barkell
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...
Richard Gillingham
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.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Richard.
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Russell Dodd
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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Charles Philips
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...
Sharon Marie Batani
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...
Norman Jene Mogus
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...
James Nicholas Thomas
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...
Carmen Jobita Palos
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...
Sheryl Hensler
Oct 24, 2022
Sheryl Hensler, age 58, of Missoula, Montana, passed away on October 24, 2022.
No services are planned at this time.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Sheryl.
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Richard Avila
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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James Owen Mcnally
Oct 22, 2022
James “Jim” McNally passed away peacefully in Dillon on October 22, 2022. Most know him as “Mac.” He was born in Anaconda, Montana on June 14, 1935—Flag Day. He went to St. Peter’s grade school and started high school at Anaconda Central, but soon went to Anaconda High School. He graduated in 1954. He served in the United States...
John David Allee
Oct 17, 2022
John David Allee, age 81 passed away in Anaconda, Montana on October 17, 2022.
John Allee was born in the town of Iberia, Missouri on July 2nd, 1941. John always had his heart in Montana and knew this is where he wanted to spend the rest of his life.
John loved to travel and did...
Janet Barkhoff
Oct 15, 2022
Janet Elaine Barkhoff, Deer Lodge, Montana passed away October 15th, 2022, from medical problems.
Janet was born August 12, 1953, in Columbia Falls, Montana.
She was the second child of six born to Melvin and Patricia Stevens. She married Art Barkoff, and they were together for over 40 years. She had two children Tom Elmose...
Lawrence Edward Blodnick
Oct 12, 2022
Lawrence Edward Blodnick Age 65, of Anaconda, Montana passed away on Oct. 12, 2022. Larry was born May 26, 1957, to Edward and Helen Blodnick. He graduated from Anaconda High School in 1975 and joined the US Army. He was honorably discharged in 1979. After serving in the Army, he attended and graduated from Idaho State University in 1980....
Keith Allan Illston
Oct 12, 2022
Keith Allan Illston, age 61, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away on October 12, 2022.
Keith Illston was the youngest child of Rita and William Illston Sr. He had 2 siblings William “Bill” Illston Jr and Kim Marie Hatcher/Husband Steve Hatcher, Uncle Roger Blair, Cousin Vern Blair and Daughter Christine Blair. His childhood friends were known as the...
Ross "Rafe" Alan Friede
Oct 8, 2022
Ross Alan (Rafe) Friede, of Drummond, was born on February 7,1985 and passed away on October 8, 2022.
Rafe was born and raised as a ranch kid in Hall, MT. He loved football, 4-wheelers, and hanging with his many friends. He graduated from Drummond High School in 2003 and the very next day started his career in...
Lawrence Rennfield
Oct 7, 2022
On the evening of October 7, 2022, Lawrence "Larry" John Rennfield passed away peacefully at Fort Harrison VA Medical Center in Helena, Montana. He was 71 years old.
Larry was born on January 31, 1951 to George Andrew Rennfield and Eva Stoppler Rennfield at St Ann's Hospital in Anaconda, Montana. In 1959 the Rennfield family which included...
Lorraine Cecile Biggs-Gallik
Oct 4, 2022
Lorraine Cecile Plouhar Biggs (Gallik) was born July 12, 1927 in Muskegon, Michigan to her parents Andrew and Suzanne Plouhar. She was the second of 7 siblings. During WWII she moved to San Diego, CA while her father served in the U.S. Navy. She graduated from high school there and met her husband Gerald Biggs of St. Ignatius, Montana....
Rodney "Rod" Gene Brown
Oct 1, 2022
Rodney Gene Brown passed away peacefully at his home in Deer Lodge surrounded by his loving family on October 1, 2022.
Rod was born on February 7, 1958, in Deadwood, South Dakota to Ralph and Verna Brown. The family moved to Deer Lodge when Rod was in the second grade.
Rod married the love of...


