OBITUARIES

Dec 12, 2020

Richard (Rick) A, Fisher passed away December 12, 2020 at his residence in Anaconda, Rick would have turned 56 this year on Christmas day, born in Anaconda. Rick had numerous jobs throughout his life. He worked as a maintenance man, drove truck, his latest job was a cashier at West Thriftway in Anaconda until he was forced to quit...

Dec 12, 2020

Mary Jean “Midgie” McGee was born on January 1st, 1943 in Chinook, Montana to Molly (Blatt) and John Gilbert.  She eventually found her way and settled in Anaconda, Montana where she passed peacefully at her home with her loved ones by her side.

She was the most kind and generous person one could have known.  She touched...

Dec 11, 2020

Marjorie "Marg" Hancock, 84, of Anaconda, died peacefully on Friday, December 11th at home with her beloved dog.  She is now in heaven with her husband "Jim".  She is buried at Mt. Olivet Cemetery overlooking her church, Redeemer Lutheran.  We want to send a special thank you to all the doctors, nurses, and emergency responders.

Dec 6, 2020

Nancy J. Kenny, 76, passed away December 6, 2020 in Deer Lodge, MT.  She was born July 20, 1944 to Joseph and Izetta (Myers) DeMarois in Anaconda, MT where she attended grade school and graduated from Anaconda High School.

She met her husband Jack of Anaconda, in Helena, MT in 1976 and they married January 20, 1979...

Dec 6, 2020

Jack Allen Krumm

April 8, 1940-December 6, 2020 (age 80)

“The Eagle’s Call”

Unforeseen,

A worldwide storm

Raged from sea.

Chaos covered creation,

Invoking fear and devastation.

Nature took shelter,

Protecting its kin

Waiting…

For the storm...

Nov 30, 2020

Norman “Mick” Michael McGinnis, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 14, 2021 at age 77 in Anaconda, MT.

Mick was born and raised in Anaconda to William and Esther McGinnis.  During his high school years, he was very proud to work “the Ranch” in Madison Valley during summers, including the 1959 earthquake that created...

Nov 30, 2020

Vivian Jean “Gram” Swihart, 86, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away February 16, 2021, of natural causes. Vivian was born December 2, 1934, in Butte, Montana to Eugene and Thelma Kelly.  Vivian was raised in and attended school in Anaconda, Montana. She met Charles Swihart who relocated to Anaconda from Iowa after he returned from serving in World War II....

Nov 30, 2020

Donald “Don” E Keele, 91, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 in Anaconda Community Hospital, from COVID 19.

Don was born Groveland Bingham, Idaho on April 18, 1929 to Elton and Beatrice Keele.  Don was raised and went to school in Blackfoot, Idaho.

He enlisted in the United States Army at the age of...

Nov 28, 2020

On Nov. 28, 20220 Gordon Owsley, husband, father, grandfather and uncle passed away due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was born May 31, 1931 to Ben and Frances Owsley. His brother was Fred and his sister Loretta. He met a sweet girl, Lois Pilkington whom he married in 1950 when she was just 16 and too young to...

Nov 27, 2020

Jackie Beatty, 75, passed away painlessly and quickly, with her husband Dave at her side, November 27, 2020 after a difficult struggle with her vascular health.

Jackie was born in Anaconda to William and Margaret Nazer on September 25th, 1945. She went on to graduate from Anaconda High School, Northern Montana College and eventually Montana State University....

Nov 26, 2020

Elsie G. Neidig, 101, of Anaconda, died on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the New Horizon’s Assisted Living in Anaconda. Services are pending.

Nov 25, 2020

Jacquelyne “Jacque” Lee Hemrick, 27, of Philipsburg, died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at her residence in Philipsburg. Services are pending.

Nov 23, 2020

Thomas Frankovich, 69, of Butte and formerly of Anaconda, died on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the Crest Nursing Home in Butte. Services are pending.

Nov 20, 2020

Mom

Marilyn J. McCarthy

April 1, 1938 to November 20, 2020

A Life Well Lived

May the blessings of light be upon you,

Light without and light within.

And in all your comings and goings,

May you ever have a kindly greeting

From...

Nov 17, 2020

Randol "Randy" Robert Dean, 64 of Anaconda passed away on November 17, 2020 at his residence in Opportunity. Randy was born in Heidelberg Germany on October 31, 1956 to Robert and Barbara (Pearson) Dean. Randy was raised in Livingston, Mt. graduating from Park High in 1976. Randy worked in various careers throughout his life starting from his very first...

Nov 13, 2020

Dona Jean (Smith) Rivers, the fixer, her husband on his eternal trip, her family raised, her work done, died November 13, 2020 at the residence she and her husband Luke made into their cherished family home of fifty four years.   Dona was born in Milwaukee Wisconsin on August 8, 1930 to Ernest and Sadie (Towne) Smith.  Dona never met...

Nov 10, 2020

Curtis Smith, 78, of Philipsburg, died on Tuesday, November 10, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Services are pending.

Nov 4, 2020

Bette Lou Swanson, 87 June 12, 1933 - Nov. 4, 2020 Bette Lou Swanson passed away on November 4, 2020 at the Copper Ridge Health and Rehab Center in Butte, Montana after a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born June 12, 1933 in Anaconda to Elsa Fedderson and Dan Bertsch. After Bette's parents divorced, she spent her early...

Oct 27, 2020

Michael Joseph Amundsen died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 in Anaconda. Michael was born on October 21, 1936 to Michael Francis and Mary Hazel Amundsen in Seattle, WA. He graduated from the O'Dea High School in Seattle and he then attended graduate school, receiving his bachelor level certificate in Electrical Engineering from the Seattle Vocation School. He joined the Navel Reserves...

Oct 26, 2020

Edith Sando,106, formerly of the Billings area, died on Monday, October 26, in Anaconda, MT. Private Graveside Services will be held at the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Billings, MT.