OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
Frank M. Masella
Aug 21, 2020
Frank M. Masella, 81, of Post Falls, ID, passed away on August 21, 2020 at Kootenai Medical Center, Coeur d'Alene ID. Frank was born in Brooklyn NY to Carmine and Loretta (DeMola) on June 3, 1939. He grew up and went to school in Anaconda MT where he married Margaret (Clavelot) on July 6, 1963. After serving in both the...
Robert "Bob" C. Ockler
Aug 18, 2020
Robert Ockler went to see his bride Marilynn and son Tim on August 18th, 2020. He passed peacefully at Community hospital in Anaconda. Bob was born in Menominee Wisconsin on June 13th, 1935 to Jacob and Goldie Ockler. The family moved to Missoula in 1951 where Bob attended Missoula County High and Frenchtown High. Bob became very involved in playing...
Stanley "Ted" Cyr
Aug 18, 2020
On Tuesday, August 18th, 2020, Stanley Theodore Cyr, better known as Ted, passed away at the age of 77. Ted was born on May 7th, 1943 to Edward and Anne (Kovacich) Cyr in Anaconda, MT. Ted grew up fixing old cars in the family garage with his brothers and friends and soon after graduation started working at various locations as...
Peter "Pete" Edward Radonich
Aug 16, 2020
Peter was born on October 1 in the Deer Lodger Valley to Anthony Radonich and Harriett Franklin Radonich. He was one of 8 children in the Radonich family, which ran a dairy farm. Pete attended grade school at the Lost Creek School. After the passing of his father Anthony the family moved into Anaconda and Peter started working on the...
Ronald "Ron" B. Harris
Aug 5, 2020
A Graveside Service for Ronald “Ron” B. Harris will be held at Mt. Olivet Cemetery on Friday, August 6, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
Ron, 75, passed away on August 5, 2020 in Boise, Idaho.
David Matt Korang
Aug 3, 2020
David Korang, 70, of Anaconda, died Monday, August 3, 2020 at his residence. Services will be held at a later date. Please send memorial cards to 210 Howe St., Anaconda, MT 59711.
Emma R. Reiss
Jul 28, 2020
Emilia "Emma" Rose Reiss Emilia "Emma" Rose Reiss 98, of Anaconda, passed away on July 28, 2020 at the Community Nursing Home of Anaconda where she resided for the past 6 years. Emma, the eldest of 13 children was born on December 8, 1921 in Schefield, North Dakota to John and Rachael (Heidt) Paul. She grew up on "The" farm,...
Charles "Charlie" W. Colwell
Jul 25, 2020
Charles W. Colwell at the age of 89 born March 5, 1931 to Richard and Edna (Carlisle) Colwell in Williston, North Dakota passed away July 25, 2020 at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Charles moved to Montana from North Dakota with his family to Southern Cross and then later to Opportunity. Charles graduated from the Anaconda Senior High School in...
Floyd "Butch" Miller
Jul 21, 2020
Floyd "Butch" Henry Miller was born on the front porch of the family home in Anaconda on December 10, 1931 to Olin and June (Hilbert) Miller. He was a life-long Anaconda resident and left only briefly for a vacation to Korea and Japan, compliments of Uncle Sam. Butch attended Anaconda school and graduated from Anaconda Senior High in 1950. Butch...
Larry Cloward
Jul 17, 2020
Lawrence (Larry) Dean Cloward, 75, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on July 17th, 2020. Larry was born in Boise, Idaho on August 18th, 1944. His father Louis died when he was 6 years old and Larry was raised by his grandmother Jessie. He married the love of his life Marilyn Berntsen in 1962. They had two children Larry Dean...
Camille "Mike" H. Adams
Jul 11, 2020
Camille H. (Mike) Adams passed away on July 11, 2020 with his sister Cathy by his side. Camille was born on August 17, 1961, the 7th child to Camille and Jacqueline (Burger) Adams. He joined sisters Mary Ann and Cathy and brothers Larry, Andre, James and Maurice. When he was young, he traveled with his parents, stopping to go to...
Gene Walsh
Jul 10, 2020
GENE WALSH May 23,1926 - July 10, 2020 Gene Walsh, an Anaconda resident for more than 90 years, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 at the age of 94, surrounded by his loving family. He entered heaven to the welcoming arms of countless relatives and friends! Gene was born in 1926 to Patrick and Sarah Walsh, Irish immigrants who...
Emily (Michael) Blotkamp
Jul 6, 2020
Emily (Michael) Blotkamp, 102 April 23, 1918-July 6, 2020 Our beloved Emily Blotkamp-mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend went to God on July 6, 2020. Emily was born at home in Laurel, Mt on April 23, 1918 to Jacob and Maria Elizabeth Michael the sixth of seven children. She grew up in the Laurel area and worked on the family...
Emily Wickham Lutey
Jul 3, 2020
August 27, 1929-July 3, 2020 Emily was born in Butte, MT to George and Annie Marshall Wickham. She married Sylvan Lutey on June 1, 1948 in Whitehall. They resided in Waterloo, farming and raising their four children: Sylvan Lee (Kim) Lutey, Joanne Johnson, Bonnie Cyr-Morgan (Wayne), and Randy (Heidi) Lutey. Emily had many hobbies from cross stitch, ceramics, photography, to...
Clarence "Ed" Murphy
Jun 22, 2020
Clarence "Ed" Murphy, 78, of Anaconda, died on Monday, June 22, 2020 at the Community Nursing Home of Anaconda. Services are pending
John M. Murphy
Jun 20, 2020
John Murphy died at home on June 20, 2020 surrounded by his care givers: Sean, Jeananne & Dan, Gerry, and Mike. Dad was kind, creative, resourceful, and adaptable. Dad was proud of his Butte up-bringing and had many colorful stories of neighborhood adventures. He described various jobs throughout his childhood with such ease that it all sounded fun; at some...
John Altieri
Jun 20, 2020
John Altieri, 82, of Anaconda, died on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Community Nursing Home of Anaconda.
James Audie Reed
Jun 18, 2020
James Audie Reed, 52, passed away on June 18, 2020 in Anaconda. James was born in Anaconda on November 1, 1968 to Clay and Rosemary (Johnson) Reed. James had a loving relationship with his parents, siblings and extended family. When his mother remarried later in life, James was accepted into his new family. His stepfather, Floyd "Butch" Miller was very...
Sandra "Sandy" Jean Peterson
Jun 16, 2020
Sandra Jean Peterson passed away on June 16th, 2020, after a short illness. Sandy was born on October 17th, 1953 to Carl and Mary Helen Jessen. She attended Catholic Schools, graduating from Anaconda Central in 1971. She continued her education at Carroll College, receiving her bachelor's in social work in 1975. Just two weeks after graduation, she married the love...
Kenneth Lee Swindle
Jun 11, 2020
"Ken" Kenneth Lee Swindle passed away on June 11, 2020 at his home after a brief illness. He was 67. Ken grew up and attended schools in Butte. He lived as an adult for many years in Prescott, AZ and moved back to Montana 22 years ago. Ken loved fishing, hunting, camping and being outdoors in his home state. We...


