OBITUARIES

Mar 29, 2022

Lynn Pollock, age 75, of Anaconda passed away peacefully on March 29, 2022, after her hard-fought battle with cancer.

Lynn is survived by her daughter Meagan (Bill) Montgomery, sons Sean McNicholas, (Paul Helmuth), and Chris McNicholas. Stepdaughter Lee Ann (Jeff), Smith. Sisters Judy Boyer, Peggy (Bob) Smith, Jan Browning, (Beth Rowe). Brothers Bill (Linda) Browning, Jim (Rosie)...

Mar 28, 2022

Connor J Ottley

August 18, 1998 – March 28, 2022 (age 23)

Early in the morning of March 28, 2022, Connor J Ottley passed away suddenly at his apartment in Idaho Falls, ID.  Connor was born in Las Vegas, NV on August 18, 1998 to his parents Cody and Rhonda (Colwell) Ottley.  The family then...

Mar 28, 2022

This past Monday, March 28, Lloyd Lennis Garrels passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and children. Last year, Lloyd was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, but he never let it stop him living the life he enjoyed: hunting, fishing, and traveling to Mesquite, NV with his wife of 39 years, Joyce Garrels. As a family practice...

Mar 22, 2022

Charles Lyle Ingalls passed away on March 22, 2022, at the ripe old age of 91.

He was born on Feb. 26, 1931, to Lyle and Bessie Ingalls in Pownal, Montana. He served in the Navy as a Seabee from 1948 to ’51, where he was stationed in Japan and Guam.

After his discharge, he...

Mar 22, 2022

Ardith L. Ward, 94, passed away March 22, 2022, at the Community Nursing Home of Anaconda of natural causes.

She was born August 21, 1927, in Yakima, WA. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Patrick James Ward, infant son Patrick Jr., parents, sisters and brothers.

Survived by children Sharon Bracken (Doug), Mike...

Mar 21, 2022

Ezra Robert Gentry, 19, of Philipsburg, MT passed away Monday, March 21, 2022. Ezra was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on May 12, 2002, to John Robert Gentry and Charlene Bucha where he joined big brother, Tyler John Gentry. From the beginning, Ezra’s determination and gentle soul was evident to those who met him. While his stubbornness was also...

Mar 21, 2022

Ray Wayne Loftin

July 24, 1936 - March 21, 2022

Ray Wayne Loftin of Anaconda, Montana passed away on Monday, March 21, 2022, at the age of 85. After several months of declining health, Ray died peacefully at home with his beloved wife Ann by his side.

Ray was born in Atlanta, Georgia...

Mar 20, 2022

Florentina (Blanco) Moyer, 90, passed peacefully on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at her home in Anaconda. A celebration of life will be held at the VFW on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m. open to the public. Her private burial service will be on June 20, 2022, at 1 p.m. in Deer Lodge at Hillcrest...

Mar 7, 2022

Onaleee Grace Lucier McNaughton passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 7, 2022, at the Community Nursing Home of Anaconda. She was 80 years old.

She was preceded in death by her parents Louie and Grace Lucier, brother Wayne Lucier, sister Arlene Beausoleil and her husband Richard McNaughton.

Onalee is survived by her three...

Mar 6, 2022

Heidi Eleanor Skocilich, age 73, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly in her home Sunday, March 6th, 2022. A Celebration of Life service will be held at Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home on Monday, March 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the service. She will be laid to rest and in our...

Mar 4, 2022

Stormi J. (Dennis Lee Miller) Skye, 65, of Anaconda, died Friday, March 5, 2022, at his residence in Anaconda.

Mar 4, 2022

“Ron” was born in Glasgow, MT in 1936, he died at St. James Hospital in Butte, MT on March 4, 2022. Ron was the second child of Fred and Myrtle McOmber. He attended schools in Garrison, Avon and Powell High School. He held many jobs working in timber, sawmills, mine in MT, CA, NV and ID. Most of his...

Mar 3, 2022

Toni Leon Zimmer, a woman of unwavering faith, was welcomed into heaven on March 3, 2022, surrounded by the love of her family.  Toni was born August 15, 1954, in Hallock, MN to Darlene Swanson (Turner). Her brother Dirk and sister Heather came along a few years later. Toni’s mom, Darlene, met a rodeo cowboy who said, “I do”...

Feb 25, 2022

Stephen Edward Denty, was born August 1, 1981, in Ogden, Utah. He died unexpectedly at the age of 40 in Deer Lodge, MT, on Friday, February 25, 2022.

Steve was a happy baby with an easy-going demeanor. In his youth, he loved complex puzzles and delighted in finding old machines that he could dismantle to figure out...

Feb 22, 2022

Our beloved mother, Shirley Ann Calnan, of Anaconda, Montana, age 87 passed away with family by her side on February 22, 2022.

Shirley was born in Lewistown, MT on November 27th, 1934. In her early life, Shirley enjoyed spending time in Hobson, MT with her grandparents, MaryJane and Frank Rooney. Shirley’s family lived in various places throughout...

Feb 18, 2022

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and wife, Mary Ellen Crnich, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda.

Born Mary Ellen LaPointe on October 16, 1939, in Missoula, MT to Francis P. and Mary (McAtee) LaPointe, she was the oldest of eight children. She grew up in Plains, MT, and spoke...

Feb 11, 2022

John Storey passed away on February 11, 2022 in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. He was born on July 25, 1943 in Deer Lodge, MT to John and Marjorie Storey of Anaconda. John grew up in Anaconda and attended local schools. He was an avid outdoorsman and fished and hunted at an early age.

He served in the...

Feb 9, 2022

November 4, 1950-February 9, 2022

Kenneth J. Schmidt passed away at Community Hospital of Anaconda on 2/9/22 after two years of health issues.

He was born November 4, 1950 in Rahway, New Jersey, the 4th of 5 children of Walter J. and Wanda (French) Schmidt.  Because his father was an employee of Esso Standard Oil,...

Feb 9, 2022

Joan D. Cook, 84, passed away at the Community Hospital of Anaconda on February 9, 2022, surrounded by loved ones. Joan was born in Anaconda on March 12, 1937. She was one of 11 children, seven brothers: Reno (Rose), Raymond (Marlene), Joseph, Lawrence (Kathy), William (Patricia), Thomas (Linda), and Anthony (Sandy), and three sisters: Rosalie (Charles), Elizabeth, and Arlene...

Feb 7, 2022

Ellen “Sis” Tocher, age 86, passed away Monday, February 7th 2022 at St. Pat’s Hospital in Missoula Mt, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

Sis was born in Anaconda Mt on July 27th, 1935 to Hank and Marg Walsh of 711 Birch Street. She was the second of five children. She graduated from Anaconda Central High...