OBITUARIES

Aug 28, 2021

We lost the head of our family, Dale Lee Filcher, on August 28, 2021.

He was born and raised in Stevensville, MT with five brothers and two younger sisters.

After graduating high school, he joined the Army for one term. He married Betty J. Filcher in 1960 and they had one son, Mike Filcher.

Aug 27, 2021

Ramon Whittaker, 71, of Anaconda, MT, died Saturday, August 27, 2021 at his residence in Anaconda. Services are pending.

Aug 25, 2021

James Hansen, 83, of Gold Creek, MT, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Services are pending.

Aug 22, 2021

Harry Edwin Neeley               August 8, 1934 - August 22, 2021

Born to Tom and Alice Neeley in Sioux Falls on August 8, 1934, Harry married his high school sweetheart, Val Rae Hill, and together raised three amazing children – David, Robin and Erin.  To have known Harry was to have had a man in your life of...

Aug 17, 2021

Denny was born on August 14, 1972, in Anaconda, MT to Dean and Doris (Sanders) Bowen. He was raised in the Anaconda area.

Denny was employed by A.W.A.R.E. at their recycling Center when it was opened. He enjoyed listening to music on his Walkman and especially to 1950 Western Tapes. He also enjoyed camping, fishing and four...

Aug 16, 2021

Walter “Bud” Softich, 82, of Anaconda, died Monday, August 16, 2021, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Services are pending.

Aug 15, 2021

On Sunday Evening, August 15, 2021, after having the opportunity to see all 7 of his grandchildren throughout the weekend, and with his wife of 53 years, Kathy, daughter Shelly and son in law Gabe and son Shawn and daughter in law Lisa by his side, John Patrick Bleile, took his final breath on this earth.

John...

Aug 15, 2021

Joseph “Joe” T. Forkan, 89, passed away Sunday evening, August 15, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anaconda.

Joe was born on January 21, 1932, in Opportunity, Montana, to Patrick and Delia (Howley) Forkan.  He grew up in Opportunity where he attended Beaver Dam School and graduated from Anaconda High School.

Following high school, Joe enlisted...

Aug 3, 2021

Cy Curtis Corlett, 74, passed away at home with his loved ones by his side on August 3, 2021 after a long battle with cancer.

Cy was born on May 26, 1947 in Missoula, MT to Cy and Esther Corlett of Drummond. He grew up on the family ranch south of town and spent a lot of...

Aug 2, 2021

Arlene M. Lucier Beausoleil was born on September 12, 1938, in Anaconda MT to Louis & Grace Lucier. Arlene passed away on August 2, 2021.

She was a strong dedicated mother of 3 children; Jeanne Cheff (David); Robert Gress; Lisa Saltenberger (Jack) and was blessed with 7 grandchildren Kenny Massey (Tara); Justin Saltenberger (Valerie); Bryan Saltenberger; Nick...

Aug 1, 2021

Keith Williams, 55, of Anaconda, died Thursday, August 1, 2021 in San Leandro, California. Services are pending.

Aug 1, 2021

Our Gracious Father called home a beautiful angel. Mom went home after a long, courageous battle of being sick. Mom was surrounded by family and her best friend, her husband Tim on August 1, 2021.

Mary Ione (Rub) Meehan was born August 14, 1952, to Phillips and Marion (Bensel) Rub in Billings, MT. Mom grew up in...

Jul 30, 2021

Virginia (Ginny) Loranger passed from this earth on Friday, July 30th at home while holding the hand of her loving husband, Don.  The couple had been married for 68 years.

Virginia was born in Anaconda on November 18th, 1931, to Lynden and Alice (Meloy) Cline.   She married the love of her life, Donald Loranger, in December of...

Jul 28, 2021

On Wednesday July 28th Kieran Anne Johnson sadly departed this world. Kieran was born in Anaconda MT on July 7, 1950, to Lucille Siegle and Albert Kratz. In her youth Kieran loved baseball, playing with friends and family, baton, and having adventures. She was a fun-loving child full of humor and mischief. She spent most her childhood with Gov...

Jul 25, 2021

Bill Clark passed away Sunday July 25th, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anaconda. He was born February 17, 1956, in Anaconda, the son of Albert and Alice (Kelly) Clark. He was known as Turbo, Clarkie, and to his special girls, Hunk A Honey.

Bill attended St. Paul school, graduating from Anaconda High in 1974. He loved football,...

Jul 24, 2021

Harold James Miller Jr. “Jim, Jimmy” was born on July 20,1947 in Bozeman, MT to Harold James Miller Sr. and Virginia (Callentine) Miller.

After graduating from Whitehall High School in Whitehall Mt, Jimmy joined the Army.  He served in the Vietnam War. After an injury and receiving a purple heart, he returned home to Montana. He married...

Jul 20, 2021

On Tuesday, July 20, 2021, Carole Ann Janidlo Standa, beautiful and loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 80.  Carole was born to Frank and Ann (Tomkosky) Janidlo on March 23, 1941, in Johnstown, PA.  She attended St. Patrick Grade School and Johnstown Catholic High School, graduating in 1958.  She attended Cambria Rowe...

Jul 14, 2021

Betty Mae Johnston was born in Shields, Kansas on April 4, 1925, to Walter and Virginia Johnston.  She spent her early years on the family wheat farm until they moved to Montana in 1939, due to the Dust Bowl.

On September 14, 1942, Betty married Frank Lewis in Bozeman, MT.  They had several businesses in the Gallatin...

Jul 13, 2021

Elois “Toots” Ann Riddle, 86, of Anaconda, formerly of Missoula, died Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at the Community Nursing Home of Anaconda.

Jul 12, 2021

Valeria Elvera (Blaskovich) Bleile    January 8, 1932 – July 12, 2021

Valeria Elvera Bleile, 89, passed away peacefully at Kadlec Medical Center, Richland, WA early Monday morning, July 12, 2021, of extended illness.

Valeria was born January 8, 1932, in Anaconda, MT to Mirko and Rose Blaskovich.  She attended first through twelfth grades at St....