OBITUARIES

May 11, 2021

Cynthia “Cindy” Lynn Pierce, age 53, of Anaconda, died Tuesday, May 11, 2021.

Cynthia Lyn Pierce was born on January 26, 1968, to Peggy (Glover) Tuttle and Delbert Langer. She was raised in Anaconda, MT where she went to school. She received her GED and received her CAN license where she worked for several years in Washington...

Apr 29, 2021

John Charles Briske born 12/17/1941 passed on 4/29/2021. John was an US army veteran who loved camping, fishing, hunting, Western movies and lore. He was a mechanic who travelled across the US as a long-haul truck driver and told some great stories. John loved his family and is survived by his sons Brian (wife Maggie) and Steve (wife Debz)...

Apr 27, 2021

“Courage is being scared to death but saddling up anyway”- John Wayne.

On April 27, 2021, one of Drummond’s native sons, Garry A. Mentzer, 78, took his last and most courageous ride as he rode off to heaven. His loving wife Debbie was by his side, as she has been for many years.

Garry was...

Apr 26, 2021

DEATH NOTICE

VAN ALSTYNE, FRED E., 81, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on April 26, 2021 in Anaconda. He was born in Anaconda on September 01, 1939 to Lester Earl and Violet Louise (Selene) Van Alstyne. He is survived by his wife Amy Van Alstyne; and his sons Kirk Van Alstyne (and spouse), William Van...

Apr 19, 2021

Ronald “Ron” L Barker, passed away unexpectedly on April 19, 2021 at the age of 74.  Ron was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He lived a full life doing the things he loved such as hunting, fishing, horseback riding, camping, watching football, and spending time with his family.

Ron was born in Missoula, Montana...

Apr 19, 2021

William Samuel Butler, passed in his home in Anaconda on Monday, April 19, 2021.  Bill was born in Anaconda on January 25, 1954 to Densmore “Tex” Bessie Butler.  Bill was a beloved father and friend.  He had the biggest heart and wouldn’t hesitate to help those he loved.

Bill loved anything to do with the outdoors and...

Apr 19, 2021

Thomas “LeRoy” Durand Born in Missoula Montana January 30th, 1941, passed away in Anaconda on Monday April 19th, 2021 at the age of 80.

LeRoy was raised in Philipsburg and graduated Granite High School in 1959.  Served in the Army National Guard 1964-1970. LeRoy married Margaret Ann (Peggy) Merrifield June 2nd, 1965.

LeRoy worked in...

Apr 19, 2021

Ethel Christopher (Simonson), 101, of Anaconda, died on Monday, April 19, 2021 at the Big Sky Senior Living Center in Butte.

Ethel was born in Anaconda, MT on November 16, 1919, to Sofia (Sophia) Peterson and Karl Gustaf George Simonson.

She attended local schools and graduated from Anaconda High School and she then attended Butte...

Apr 16, 2021

Herbert Fred Nepine, beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away suddenly at his new home, the Southwest Montana Veterans Home in Butte on Friday, April 16, 2021 with his daughter, Teresa, at his side.

Herb was born on October 17, 1948 to Fred Nepine and Rosina Iron Bear in Dunseith, ND. As a member of...

Apr 10, 2021

Elmer, age 76 of Maxwell, MT passed away on April 10, 2021 surrounded by family at home. Elmer was born on March 21, 1945 in Akron, Ohio. Elmer lived in Montana for 39 years, working at the Mill, building and remodeling houses and doing various other forms of construction. He was a talented carpenter with examples of his artwork...

Apr 10, 2021

Juanita Claire Roche

July 1, 1933 -April 10, 2021

Juanita Claire Roche, 87, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday April 10, surrounded by her family. Juanita was born in Anaconda on July 1st, 1933 to Amos and Florence  "Bossy" (Wallace) Mehrens. She was one of 10 children — 5 brothers, Robert "Babs"(Mary Ellen "Mernie"...

Apr 4, 2021

Thomas "Tom" Alan Blank 51 of Opportunity MT

Tom was born in Anaconda, May 17th, 1969 to Doris and Jerry Blank. He was greeted by his three older brothers Daniel, Kenneth and Rob and13 months later, Tom greeted his baby sister Susan.

Tom left us April 4th, 2021 to join his father, favorite uncle Sheldon...

Apr 2, 2021

William “Bill” Mackley, 78, of Hall, MT, died Friday, April 2, 2021 in Anaconda. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Maxville VFW Post 8292 on Sunday, April 18, 2021 throughout the whole day.

Mar 30, 2021

GERALD INGVALD ARNESON, 83

March 14,1942 – March 30, 2021

Gerald (Bud) Ingvald Arneson was born in Cooperstown, North Dakota on March 20, 1938 and passed away peacefully in his sleep from natural causes on March 30, 2021 in Topock, Arizona.

He was the third born to eleven siblings.  Mr. Bud as he...

Mar 30, 2021

Robert John Ungaretti was born in Chicago, IL, July 19, 1938 and passed from life March 30, 2021.  Bob was the first child of Mario and Rena (Moreni) Ungaretti. A few years later the family welcomed his sister Shirley.  His second shot at life came March 20, 1991 as a recipient of a heart transplant at Sacred Heart Hospital,...

Mar 26, 2021

“Evan from Heaven” returned to Heaven on March 26th, 2021. His body had been ravaged by the treatment meant to cure his Cancer. He fought hard and strong refusing to let the Cancer take him down: ultimately his heart gave out.

Born in Livingston, Montana, he was the 5th child born to Pearl and Bill Bowen on...

Mar 22, 2021

Margaret “Peggy” Walsh

April 18, 1933 – March 22, 2021

Peggy Walsh, a Helena native and Anaconda resident for 60 years, passed away peacefully on March 22 at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family. There was dancing and celebration in heaven that day, as Peggy was reunited with her husband Gene, her...

Mar 18, 2021

On March 18th, Albert Edwin Kiehn passed away peacefully in his home, at the age of 94. He was born in Sidney, Montana on May 28, 1926 to Michael and Paulina Kiehn. As a young boy, he lived on the family working farm in Charlos Heights (Hamilton) Montana. During the depression, his family delivered milk to local families for...

Mar 18, 2021

Winifred “Peg” Schofield Patterson

May 30, 1940 – March 18, 2021.

Peg Schofield Patterson’s love of life and family didn’t come to an end when she went to heaven on March 18, 2021.

At the age of 80, Peg passed away surrounded by her loved ones, with time enough to tell her daughters...

Mar 16, 2021

Virginia (Ginger) Martha Jane Yardley passed away on March 16, 2021 in Gillette, Wyoming at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital at the age of 77.

She was born February 20, 1944 in Missoula, Montana. Ginger was the 2nd of three children born to Jens & Virginia Hansen. She was preceded in death by her father Jens, her...