OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
Donald "Maury" Courtney
Mar 24, 2020
Donald “Maury” Courtney, age 81, of Tallahassee, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, March
24, 2020 after a short illness. He was born on March 12, 1939, in Philipsburg, Montana, to the late
Charles and Elizabeth (Steber) Courtney.
Maury was a 1958 graduate of Granite County High School. He was a veteran of the...
Arian Swan Flanders
Mar 22, 2020
Arian Swan Flanders, 31, of Anaconda, died in a car collision on March 22nd, 2020 near Philipsburg. A celebration of her life will be held at a future date when friends and family can gather safely. Arian was born in Helena to Mindy Flanders and Tony Volanty on November 26th, 1988. Growing up, she thrived on outdoor adventures with her...
Ralph Schmidt
Mar 16, 2020
Ralph William Schmidt passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Ralph was born to Edward William Schmidt and Ethel Armstrong Schmidt on December 2, 1944, in Whitehall. Ralph attended schools in Twin Bridges and Anaconda, graduating from Anaconda High School in 1963. In high school, Ralph played percussion in the band, and was actively...
Gerald "Gary" Russell
Mar 15, 2020
Gerald (Gary) L Russell March 2, 1942 March 15, 2020 Gary was born on March 2, 1942 in Spokane, Washington to Byron and Joyce Russell. Gary and his family moved to Clarkston, Washington where he graduated from High School in 1960. He attended Lewis & Clark College graduating with a degree in Business and in Education in 1963. Gary taught...
John Edward Swanson
Mar 9, 2020
John Edward Swanson Jr., 70, of Anaconda, died Monday, March 9, 2020 in Billings, MT.
Mark Edward Durkin
Mar 6, 2020
Mark Edward ("Durk") Durkin, 53, of Anaconda passed away on March 6, 2020, at St. Patrick's Hospital (ICU) in Missoula. Mark was a longtime Anaconda resident and Corrections Officer for the Anaconda - Deer Lodge County Police Department. Mark passed away in the presence of his loving and adoring family, after fighting a sudden onset of severe pancreatitis (medication related)....
Angela "Angie" May Evans
Mar 4, 2020
A service will be held for Angela "Angie" May Evans at Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Viewing will begin at 4:00 p.m. and a prayer service will begin at 5:00 p.m. Visitation
MAR 10. 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (MDT)
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home 107 Oak St. Anaconda, MT 59711 Prayer Service...William "Andy" Raymond Anderson
Mar 4, 2020
William "Andy" Raymond Anderson January 15, 1952 - March 4, 2020 Andy was born to Jane and William Anderson on January 15th, 1952. From all accounts, he was a mischievous and smart boy, who had a wicked sense of humor and a knack for remembering obscure facts. He attended St. Paul's, St. Joseph's, and St. Peter's grade schools and graduated...
Esther Mcdonald
Feb 27, 2020
Esther J. McDonald 09/05/1926 - 02/27/2020 Esther Marie Johnson was born September 5, 1926 in Seattle, Washington. Starting from go, she didn't stop until she passed away on February 27, 2020 at the family ranch in Philipsburg. She will be remembered for her boundless energy, public service, and willingness to lend a helping hand, all while raising 8 children and...
Edward Lester Torney
Feb 24, 2020
Edward Torney, 86, of Anaconda, died Monday, February 24, 2020 at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Services will be held sometime in July.
Faye "Elaine" O'Leary
Feb 13, 2020
Faye Elaine O'Leary 1953-2020 Elaine O'Leary passed away peacefully at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula on February 13, 2020, after her battle with cancer. Elaine was born on December 12, 1953 in Forsyth, Montana to Ethel and Joe Williams of Hysham Montana. She completed grade school and Graduated from Hysham in 1972. She was waitressing at the Double E restaurant...
John "Bobo" Kelly
Feb 12, 2020
Heaven gained a great man Wednesday, February 12. John E. "Bobo" Kelly was born on April 29, 1952, the sixth child of Leo V. "Skipper" and Helen Ruth (Bailey) Kelly. He grew up at the family home located at 523 Hickory. Bobo graduated from Anaconda Central High School in 1970 and attended Eastern Montana College (MSU Billings) until entering the...
Michael J. Heaney
Feb 4, 2020
Michael J. Heaney September 9, 1964 - February 4, 2020 On Tuesday, February 4th at 1222 hours, Mike left the loving embrace of his family and waded into calm waters. Mike was born September 9, 1964, the second child of six to Marty and Kay Heaney. Mike grew up in Anaconda in a large and loving Irish family. Like most...
Margaret "Peggy" Hill
Jan 26, 2020
Margaret Louise (Peggy) Hill, 95, passed away January 26, 2020 in Philipsburg, Montana. She was born January 27, 1924 in Dodge City Kansas to Earl and Helen Kay. She attended public school in Dodge City and American School in Brussels, Belgium. She graduated from Kansas University and University of Michigan with a Master of Music degree. She taught music and...
Eileen Stephens
Jan 25, 2020
Lois Eileen (Grimes) Stephens, 96, passed away peacefully at the Granite County Medical Center in Philipsburg, Mt. on January 25,2020. The oldest child of Thelma (Jensen) and Walter Grimes, Eileen was born in Dillon, Mt. on September 23, 1923. She spent her life in Beaverhead County except for the last fifteen years which she spent in Philipsburg. As a girl,...
Christine E. Johnson
Jan 23, 2020
Christine Eleanor (Jelinek) Johnson passed away at the age of 98 on January 23, 2020 at Granite County Medical Center in Philipsburg, Montana. At the time of her passing and throughout her life, she was dedicated to her family, faith, and friendships. Chris was born March 29, 1921 in Miles City, Montana to Frank and Christina (Kopriva) Jelinek. She was...
Aloma Renee Campbell
Jan 17, 2020
Aloma R. Campbell was born on April 24, 1943 to parents Howard & Roda Edna Campbell of Anaconda, Montana. She was the youngest of three daughters born to Mr. & Mrs. Campbell. Aloma's sisters Nancy & Thoda were all raised together in the Anaconda/Opportunity areas. Aloma being the "baby" of the family quickly became a daddy's girl and she loved...
Lucille Ouldhouse
Jan 16, 2020
On January 16, "Lu" made her journey to heaven where she joined her husband, "Chuck", daughter, Mary-Hope, son John and his wife Faye, grandson Ron, great-granddaughter Kelsey, all her siblings, parents and many friends. Born at 506 Elm Street to parents Peter and Catherine (Brennan) VanVynck on January 24, 1926, Lu was strongly Anacondan. Having lived here all her life,...
Leland Ojala
Jan 13, 2020
Leland Ojala died on Monday, January 13, 2010 at the Granite County Medical Center in Philipsburg.
Wade Korman
Jan 11, 2020
Wade Korman,57, of Anaconda, died Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Lynore's Place in Anaconda. Services are pending.


