OBITUARIES

Mar 11, 2021

Larry LaSalle – December 13, 1958 to March 11, 2021

Surrounded by his loving family and wife, on a bright sunny day, our Dear Lord took the light of our lives home and ended his suffering.  On March 11, Larry LaSalle, an amazing son, husband, father, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, grandfather, cousin and friend left us to join...

Mar 10, 2021

Heaven has gained another beautiful soul! On March 10, 2021 our sweet mother Carol Oberweiser returned home to the arms of our Heavenly Father, where she was reunited with her beloved husband Jack.

Carol was born in Bearcreek, MT on August 8, 1927 to Carol and Edward (Ned) Townsend. She joined her big brother Ted, and the...

Mar 7, 2021

L/CPL Brian Michael Chilcote grabbed his Guardian Angel, crossing the Great Divide with his mama by his side.  Born February 21, 1973, in Anaconda MT to Pat & Peggy Lakel/Chilcote, Brian lost his war on addiction, March 7th at Billings Deaconess Hospital from an Acute Aorta rupture.  Brian joined the Maine Corp his Junior year of high school.  Among...

Feb 25, 2021

Leon “Lee” Tracy our beloved father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully on February 25th at the Granite County Medical center in Philipsburg just days after his 81st birthday. Lee was born on February 23rd, 1940 to Bertram and Ellen Tracy of Bremerton Washington. Lee was the youngest of 2 brothers growing up in Bremerton.  At a very young...

Feb 21, 2021

Jenneth ‘Jeanie’ Rose Gregorich (LaCombe)

11/25/1946 ~ 02/21/2021

Jeanie Gregorich, 74, of Anaconda MT passed away peacefully on February 21st after a brave battle with liver cancer.

Jeanie was born November 25, 1946 to Joseph Gustave and Elsie Jenneth LaCombe (Pfohl). Jeanie grew up in Gardiner MT, where she graduated from high school...

Feb 21, 2021

It is difficult to put into mere words the life of one so loved and admired.

Glenna Dea Krueger Stucky was born on September 21, 1936 and was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church of Bozeman. She grew up on a farm in the Gallatin Valley with two younger sisters, Marilyn and Lenita, with their parents,...

Feb 19, 2021

Truman D. Duncan Sr., 76, of Anaconda, died on Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Crest Nursing Home in Butte. Truman was born on July 13, 1944 to Albert W. and Mary L. Duncan in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Truman’s life was exciting growing up with seven brothers and two sisters.

Following high school, Truman attended the Police...

Feb 19, 2021

Rosie (Shandorf) Brown, 66.  Born on November 10th, 1954 to Clarence and Dorthy Shandorf.  She passed on to join the angels in the golden pearly gates of heaven on February 19th, 2021.

Though you are not with us physically your spirit will live on in our hearts. You were there for all of our new beginnings and...

Feb 17, 2021

On February 17, 2021, heaven gained a one-of-a-kind angel. We hope heaven is ready for her opinions. Anne Marie Hull Allen was born on July 28, 1929, to James D. and Rose Hull. With her beautiful red hair and big brown eyes, she stood out in a crowd. Some of her fondest childhood memories were going for Sunday rides...

Feb 15, 2021

Born to Rose and Bill Miller in Bell Crossing Stevensville, MT, September 3, 1932. The family moved to Anaconda, MT with her sister Flossie and brother George where they graduated high school.

She worked as a telephone operator and at the Anaconda Courthouse and at JC Penney for a time.

She married Dale Filcher and...

Feb 14, 2021

Mary Adeline Schmidt Haus passed away February 14, 2021 at St. Patrick’s Hospital in Missoula, Montana. She lived at Millcreek from 1965-1985. She worked at the Anaconda Smelter until it closed. Mary moved to Minnesota with her husband until she retired. After she retired, she moved back to Anaconda to be close to friends and family.

Mary...

Jan 27, 2021

John Thomas Drescher, 65, formerly of Anaconda, Montana, died in Morven, North Carolina, after a brief illness.  Cremation has taken place and private funeral services will be held at a later date.

Jan 25, 2021

Ron passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at the Community Hospital of Anaconda.

Ron was born to Gerald and Thelma (Weir) O’Brien on June 27, 1955.

In his youth, Ron (Obe) was known to have many memorable friends, most of whom had appropriate nicknames. If you didn’t have a nickname, he would give you...

Jan 23, 2021

Marilyn R. (Dougherty) St. Pierre, age 97, passed away on January 23, 2021 in her home, surrounded by her loving sister Charlene Hagan, nieces Janice and Marilyn, and her close friend Marilou Verlanic.  The devoted care of her family allowed her to remain in her home, in keeping with her wishes.  Marilyn died as she lived, quietly, prayerfully, and...

Jan 13, 2021

Lorraine (Lillian Lorraine) passed away 1-13-2021 at New Horizons Assisted Living in Anaconda, MT.

Renee as she was known to family and friends was born on 12-25-1924 to Gertrude Oldhaber and Andrew Anderson. She joined 4 siblings; Paul, Helen, Robert and Edna and was followed by three more brothers and sisters; Roy, Betty and Shirley.

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Jan 10, 2021

Jack Oberweiser, beloved husband, father, brother, grandpa, great-grandpa, teacher, coach, and friend has gone home to meet our Lord.

It is with great sadness that we must say goodbye to the man we love so much. But through our tears, our faith brings joy knowing he has made his way home to our Heavenly Father and will...

Jan 9, 2021

On January 9, 2021, it is with heavy hearts and great sadness we said goodbye to someone we truly loved. Joseph C. Stranieri passed away surrounded by his family and partner Charlotte MacDonald.

Joe was born April 3, 1938 to Katherine (Moreni) Stranieri-Gilbert and Joseph "Banjo" Stranieri. Joe was a Goosetown kid throughout his life. His father...

Jan 8, 2021

LOUISE AGNES SLETTON

“Death and I crossed paths last week.

We didn’t shake hands or even look each other in the eye.

It was more like two vapor trails

Etching ‘X’s in the sky,

Then fading away”.

-Louise Sletton

On January 8, 2021, a bluebird...

Jan 5, 2021

Edward “Ed” Charles Mellon passed away on January 5, 2021, in Dillon, Montana at 78 years old.  Ed was born in Anaconda, Montana on February 23, 1942.  He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Germaine Mellon; sister and brother-in-law, Brad and Betty Roeder; brother-in-law, Charles Houston; and nephew, Wayne Houston.  Ed loved watching The Price Is...

Jan 1, 2021

Obituary for Sharon Connors – 80

Oct. 16, 1940 – Jan. 1, 2021

Sharon Marie (McDonald) Connors, of Anaconda, departed this life in peace and comfort on January 1, 2021 with her family surrounding and supporting her as she started her journey to heaven. She passed away due to the progression of Alzheimer’s disease complicated...