OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

Loren Elmo Verlanic

Loren Elmo Verlanic

Jul 26, 2025

Loren E Verlanic, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Fort Harrison, Montana. Loren was born on May 9, 1947, to Elmo and Evelyn Jurcich Verlanic.

Loren graduated from Anaconda Central high school in May 1965. During his high school years, Loren played football and ran track.

In 1966 Loren enlisted in the United States...

Judy Ann Bice

Judy Ann Bice

Jul 25, 2025

Judy Ann Bice, age 73, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on July 25, 2025.

Judy was born to Clarence Sabin and Helen Gosset on February 29, 1952, in Seattle, Washington. She was adopted by Alfred Sabin and Viola (Harms) Sabin when she was 15 years old. Judy grew up in Twin Valley, Minnesota where she graduated...

Noreen "Pat" Mccumber

Noreen "Pat" Mccumber

Jul 20, 2025

Noreen (Pat) O’Leary McCumber, age 86, of Greenville, Delaware, formerly of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and Anaconda, Montana, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. Pat is survived by her loving husband Harvey T. McCumber.

Pat was born to Michael F. and Lucille Johnson O’Leary in 1938. She spent most of her early life in Anaconda, Montana, graduating...

Michael Kirk Petersen

Michael Kirk Petersen

Jul 20, 2025

Michael K. Petersen.   September 23, 1967 -- July 20, 2025

Michael K. Petersen embarked on his ultimate journey, July 20, 2025.  Born September 23, 1967, in Butte to the union of Harriet Bowden and Richard Petersen.  Michael was raised in Anaconda with his older brother.  Art always played a role in his life with drawing, painting, and...

Glen Eugene Fortner Jr.

Glen Eugene Fortner Jr.

Jul 12, 2025

Glen Eugene Fortner Jr., age 57, 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 Glen.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Glen and his family.

Latina Shameca Marie Earley

Latina Shameca Marie Earley

Jul 10, 2025

Latina Shameca Marie Earley, 32, of Anaconda, MT, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 10, 2025.  Shameca was born in Missoula, MT to Shawna Marie Mickel and William "Bo" Earl Earley, Jr. on April 2, 1993.

She graduated from Beaverhead County High School in the Class of 2011, with and art scholarship.  She was also Prom Queen...

Sheila Lee (Morse)  Saur

Sheila Lee (Morse) Saur

Jul 10, 2025

Sheila (Morse) Saur passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. She was born on July 24, 1946, the sixth daughter to Bill and Louise (La Forest) Morse.

She married Fred Saur and they had three children (Rhonda, Brenda, and Fred Jr.) She was the last surviving sister of seven (Lorraine Casey, Ginny Bessette,  Peggy Morse, Jane Ann...

Rhonda Elizabeth Mann

Rhonda Elizabeth Mann

Jul 8, 2025

Rhonda Mann, age 56, of Anaconda, passed on July 8, 2025. Services are pending and will be announced when finalized.  Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Rhonda. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Rhonda and her family.

James "Jim" Alan Hess

James "Jim" Alan Hess

Jul 2, 2025

On the afternoon of July 2nd, James Alan Hess peacefully passed away in his dream cabin. Surrounded by the love of his family, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was 75 years old. Jim was born on May 16, 1950, in Philipsburg, Montana, to Theodore (Buss) and Grace Hess. He spent his early years on the...

William "Rocky" James Corcoran

William "Rocky" James Corcoran

Jun 25, 2025

William James Corcoran (Rocky) at the age of 71, sadly left us on June 25, 2025.   Rocky was born on May 21,1954, in Anaconda, MT the third of six siblings to parents Robert and Florence (Miller) Corcoran.   Our mom told the story how Rock was born with hands positioned in fists, reminding our parents of the legendary Rocky Marciano,...

Darrell Dale Zacher

Darrell Dale Zacher

Jun 24, 2025

Darrell Dale Zacher passed away at home on June 24, 2025, at the age of 90 years.

Darrell was born on June 19, 1935, to Arthur and Lydia (Zimmerman) Zacher on the farm near McLaughlin, South Dakota.

At the age of 18, he enrolled at Hansen’s Mechanical Trade School at Fargo, N.D.  In 1956 he...

Barbara M Hood

Barbara M Hood

Jun 22, 2025

Barbara M. Hood December 7, 1934 – June 22, 2025

Barbara M. Hood, of Philipsburg, Montana, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, adventure, and dedication to others. Born on December 7, 1934, in Twin Falls, Idaho, she was the daughter of Wilford and Kate Claycomb and grew up alongside her beloved sister, Kathryn J....

Susan Bea Jacobs Montgomery

Susan Bea Jacobs Montgomery

Jun 16, 2025

SUSAN BEA JACOBS MONTGOMERY

March 5, 1951 – June 16, 2025

It is with deep love and great sorrow that we announce the passing of our dearest Susie Bea at the age of 74. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Born in Lewiston, Idaho as the youngest of 5 siblings, Sue...

John David Fah Sr.

John David Fah Sr.

Jun 13, 2025

John David Fah Sr., age 84, of Deer Lodge,

March 8th, 1941 – June 13th, 2025

John passed away at Community Hospital of Anaconda surrounded by his family. He was born in Lewistown, MT to Alex and Doris Fah. He joined sister Linda and then brother Robert. After his parents divorced, he gained two sisters,...

Arthur "Art" Louis Fergerson

Arthur "Art" Louis Fergerson

Jun 13, 2025

Arthur "Art" Louis Fergerson, age 88, of Anaconda, passed away on June 13, 2025.

Arthur Louis Fergerson was born in Warsaw, Missouri, to Homer & Marie Fergerson on February 16, 1937.  He joined siblings; Robert, Bill, Percilla, Charlotte, Donna, Barbara, Jimmy, and Wanda.  Art proudly served his country for 2 deployments from 1959 to 1965.  It was...

Gwendolyn Kate Greiner

Gwendolyn Kate Greiner

Jun 12, 2025

Our beloved Gwendolyn (Wynnie) Kate Greiner, born on May 24, 2025 and passed away in her parent’s arms June 12, 2025.  She will be deeply missed by her parents, Caleb and Alyssa Greiner, her 4 grandparents, and 10 aunts and uncles.  She was preceded to heaven by her grandmother and two siblings.

Sweet Wynnie filled her parents...

Elden Gene Fresh

Elden Gene Fresh

Jun 12, 2025

Elden Gene Fresh, age 72, of Anaconda, MT passed away on June 12, 2025.

Elden Gene Fresh was born on August 12, 1952, to Merlin O. and Beverly Jean (Furniss) Fresh in Blackfoot, Idaho.

Elden joined the Navy in 1971 at the age of 18. He served for two years in the Phillippines. During his...

Charles "Chuck" Richard Reevs

Charles "Chuck" Richard Reevs

Jun 10, 2025

Charles Richard “Chuck” Reevs

Chuck passed away on the morning of June 10, 2025 as a result of bladder and bone cancer.  He was 69 years old.  Born on June 3, 1956, little is known of his childhood until the age of 12 when he was adopted by Gordon and Carolyn Reevs in Aztec, New Mexico.  Upon...

Derek Deforest Rhinehart

Derek Deforest Rhinehart

Jun 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Derek Deforest Rhinehart December 13, 1981 – June 4, 2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life of Derek Deforest Rhinehart, who entered Heaven’s gates and is now with Jesus, watching over us all. Though our time with him feels far too short, Derek’s presence left an unforgettable mark....

Jean Frances Seymour

Jean Frances Seymour

Jun 4, 2025

Jean Frances Seymour

(December 30, 1927 – June 4, 2025)

Jean Seymour, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at her home in Ramsay, Montana surrounded by her seven children and many loving family members. Born on December 30, 1927, Jean lived a vibrant 97½ years, embodying...