OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

Anna Katherine (See)  Walker

Anna Katherine (See) Walker

Nov 1, 2021

Anna Katherine (See) Walker of Anaconda, MT passed peacefully on Nov 1st, at the age of 88, surrounded by her loving family.  Anna was born March 25th, 1933, in her Grandparents home in Cascade, MT to Forest and Sadie See. Mom grew up in Cascade, she was a tomboy, climbing trees and playing basketball. She was one of the...

Wilma Jean (Harris)  Miller

Wilma Jean (Harris) Miller

Oct 31, 2021

Wilma Jean (Harris) Miller, 78

Wilma Jean (Harris) Miller went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

She was born on October 9, 1943, at St. Anne’s Hospital in Anaconda to William George and Patricia Hazel Lenore (Mundy) Harris.

Jean began her life with just her mother as her...

John "Jack" E. Roche

John "Jack" E. Roche

Oct 29, 2021

John Edward Roche

June 2, 1932 - October 29, 2021

John Edward Roche passed away peacefully at is home Friday October 29th surrounded by his family. Jack was born in Page Nebraska on June 2,1932 to Edward and Mildred (Holley). He was one of five children - two brothers, Bud (Faye), Eugene (Donna), and two...

Jozsef Rona

Jozsef Rona

Oct 28, 2021

Jozsef Rona, 83, of Anaconda, died Thursday, October 28, 2021, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda.

A Graveside Service will be held at the Philipsburg Cemetery on Friday, November 5, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. There will be full military honors with the presented by the Anaconda American Legion Post #21 and the Montana Honor Guard.

Josephine "Jo" Monica (Wandler)  Hafer

Josephine "Jo" Monica (Wandler) Hafer

Oct 22, 2021

Josephine Monica Hafer age 82 passed away on October 22, 2021. She was born December 14, 1938, in Cashmere, Washington to Joseph and Mary Wandler. Shortly after high school she married her first husband Edward L. Sokolich and together they had son Bob Sokolich. Ed and Josephine divorced in 1966. Josephine met the love of her life David "Dick"...

Rita Mae (Blair)  Illston

Rita Mae (Blair) Illston

Oct 20, 2021

On October 20, 2021, Rita Mae Illston rose to her home in heaven. She peacefully assented after her brief battle with cancer ended. Her loving family surrounded her as she made her final journey. Thank you for all the prayers and support.

Rita was born January 8, 1936. She had a very purposeful life, touching many people...

Noel Anne Gibson

Noel Anne Gibson

Oct 19, 2021

Noel Anne Gibson

December 13, 1980- October 19, 2021

Noel Anne Gibson passed away unexpectedly on Oct. 19, 2021 at her home in Philipsburg, Mont.

Noel was born Dec. 13, 1980 in Kalispell, Mont. She moved with her Mother to several different places before they finally settled in Seeley Lake, Mont where she...

Marie Elizabeth (Solan)  Mclean

Marie Elizabeth (Solan) Mclean

Oct 19, 2021

Marie Elizabeth (Solan) McLean born to Rita (Reardon) and Anthony Solan on November 3, 1950, in Anaconda, MT, passed away on October 19, 2021, under the care of the University of Utah Medical Center of idiopathic pneumonia. She was surrounded by her daughters, husband and brother Tony.  She was comforted throughout by the prayers and concerns of her families...

Rose Marie Smith

Rose Marie Smith

Oct 18, 2021

Rose Marie Smith of Opportunity, MT passed away October 18, 2021. She was born on November 7, 1942, in Anaconda, MT to Paul and Doris Massett. As a child, she attended school in Butte, MT. It was in Butte where she met the love of her life Robert Smith. They were married for almost 59 years when Robert passed...

Darlene A. (Davis)  Johns

Darlene A. (Davis) Johns

Oct 13, 2021

On October 13, 2021, Darlene A. Johns left this world surrounded by her loving family to join her sons in Heaven.  She passed just as she wanted to in her daughter’s caring home.  Darlene was born February 8, 1938, to Cliff and Angela (Gillie) Davis.  Her childhood was spent in many different locations. She always reminisced the most about...

George John Byrd

George John Byrd

Oct 11, 2021

George John Byrd was born May 8, 1928, in Great Falls Mt to John Byrd and Ruth Mongar Byrd. His life was influenced by the Great Depression and the family moved frequently during his early years. He attended many schools including Hall and York. He mastered his lifetime skill of welding while attending Helena Vo Tech and later attended...

Raymond Glenn Peterson

Raymond Glenn Peterson

Oct 5, 2021

On October 5, 2021 the Peterson family lost their monarch. Ray is now in Heaven’s sports stands cheering on the Copperheads with the love of his life, Josephine ‘Eddie Jo’ Weist Peterson. Ray was born on May 28, 1937 to Charles Peterson and Viola Beausoleil Peterson in Anaconda, MT. He went to school at Anaconda High School where he...

Judy P. (Morris)  Knapp

Judy P. (Morris) Knapp

Oct 4, 2021

Judy P. Knapp of Lewistown, Montana, passed away from Covid-19 complications on October 4, 2021.  She was at peace and is now in the loving arms of her lord and savior.

Judy was loved by all who knew her.  Her stories would make you laugh and cry and feel a part of something bigger.  She treasured life...

Lewis "Louis" Lee Bowen

Lewis "Louis" Lee Bowen

Sep 28, 2021

Lewis Lee Bowen 69, passed away Sept 28th in Deer Lodge, MT. Lewis, also known as "Louie," was born to Pearl Esterbrook and William Bowen on March 25, 1952, in Livingston, MT. Later, his family moved to Anaconda, MT at a young age along with his siblings, Wanda, Willy, Dean, Elmer and Evan, where they lived in Lost Creek....

Ryan Brown

Ryan Brown

Sep 26, 2021

Ryan Brown, 41, of Gold Creek, MT, died on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his residence in Gold Creek. Services are pending.

Renee L. (Knievel)  Slaughter

Renee L. (Knievel) Slaughter

Sep 26, 2021

Renee Slaughter, 70, of Hall, MT, died on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at the Granite County Medical Center in Philipsburg. A Service will be held at Renee’s residence (114 Kolbeck Ln, Hall, MT) on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.

Delores Ann (Ford)  Lathrop

Delores Ann (Ford) Lathrop

Sep 23, 2021

Heaven received another angel on September 23, 2021 Delores Lathrop (84) peacefully passed away to join the Lord.

Delores was born on November 5, 1936, in Miles City, MT.  She was the daughter of William Ford Jr. and Evelyn “Babe” (Aggers) McElroy.  After Graduating from CCHS , she attended Seattle Dental School and worked for Dr A.D....

Robert P. Mccarthy

Robert P. Mccarthy

Sep 22, 2021

Robert P. McCarthy

11/03/1933- 9/22/2021

Robert Patrick McCarthy, 87, formerly of Anaconda passed away in Great Falls on September 22, 2021, following 32,100 days of life and a short illness. We all know that upon passing he returned to the river with his faithful dog Wes and is now gracefully and surefootedly coaxing large browns...

Jacqueline "Jaci" Marie Brosseau

Jacqueline "Jaci" Marie Brosseau

Sep 13, 2021

Jaci lived a full, fun life. Serving, feeding, looking over and looking after everyone who came into her life.  Jaci dedicated herself to helping others. Unfortunately, Jaci lost her battle with COVID-19 on Sept. 13th. Jaci was born Jacqueline Marie Brosseau on November 18, 1969, in Oak Harbor, Washington. Jaci was the 2nd of 4 Children to Deborah Hinman...

James "Jim" Shafford

James "Jim" Shafford

Sep 12, 2021

Jim Shafford, 62, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 at the home he shared with longtime companion and partner Patricia Davis in Lost Creek. Jim was born in Deer Lodge on January 23, 1959 to Laura (Lorello) and Elwood Shafford. He was the 5th of 8 children and was raised in the Deer Lodge Valley. Throughout his life Jim...