Luke Rivers
Apr 16, 2020
Luke, the traveler, body worn out, took the final exit of his 90-year journey on April 16, 2020. Luke's trip began November 12, 1929, at his parents' residence in Anaconda. He died all of four blocks away at the residence he and his wife, Dona, made into their mutually loved and cherished "home" for the past 54 years. Between...
Mark N. Laslovich
Apr 12, 2020
I've thought about obituaries from time to time, usually after reading the obit section of the newspaper, and concluded a person's obituary (mine anyway) should be about those loved ones whose influence shaped me. This obituary is dedicated to those very special people in my life. I will list each as I remember them in order to the best of...
Shawn Paul Mcdermott
Apr 11, 2020
On Saturday April 11, 2020, Shawn Paul McDermott, passed away of natural causes at the age of 39. Shawn was born on October 25, 1980 to Beth and Paul McDermott. He graduated from Anaconda High School in 1999, worked at MSP and later went on to make a career in the oil fields. Shawn was a bit of a daredevil...
Darlene Neal
Apr 9, 2020
Darlene Neal, 81, of Philipsburg, MT and formerly of the Salem, OR area, died Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda, MT.
Phyllis Jane Stryker
Apr 9, 2020
Phyllis Stryker, 73, of Anaconda, died Thursday, April 9, 2020, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda, MT. Per her wishes, there will be no services at this time.
Connor Lee Mccaul
Apr 7, 2020
Connor Lee McCaul, aka "Wheez," 24, of Butte, MT, left this life much too soon on April 7th, 2020. He was born in Butte, MT, on June 22nd, 1995, to Dan McCaul of Bozeman and Cheri Bessonen of Butte. Connor, from a very young age, was always drawn and connected to the outdoors. Growing up in the Highland Mountains made...
Clifford "Cliff" Schlangen
Apr 5, 2020
Clifford "Cliff" Schlangen, 91, of Anaconda, he died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his residence in Anaconda.
Carlton "Carl" Robbins
Apr 2, 2020
Carlton (Carl) Robbins, 82, of Philipsburg, died on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at the Granite County Medical Center. No services are planned at this time.
Terrence "Terry" Clark
Mar 30, 2020
Terrence ‘Terry' Joseph Clark, 82, from Anaconda was called upon to join hands with God on March 30, 2020 at the Anaconda Community Hospital surrounded by family. Terry was born August 3, 1937 in Anaconda, MT. He was the youngest child of Terrence and Rosella (McLaughlin) Clark. He attended local schools to include Lincoln and Anaconda High school. During Junior...
William "Doc" Elbert
Mar 28, 2020
Our Dad, William "Doc" Moyer Elbert passed away on March 28, 2020 in Spokane, WA. He was born in Miles City, MT to Herman and Phoebe Gerhard Elbert on May 3, 1923. He was a scrappy child, spending most hours outside fishing, hunting and playing baseball. Bill was a loyal and kind friend forming lifelong friendships with many of his...
Gerald "Jerry" William Nagle
Mar 26, 2020
We mourn the passing of our friend and neighbor, Gerald "Jerry" William Nagle, Jr. on March 26, 2020. Beloved son of Major Gerald William Nagle, Sr. and Dorothy Riberdie Nagle, Jerry was born in Aurora, Colorado on December 13, 1949, but spent much of his time in Anaconda, Montana before moving to the Pacific Northwest. Jerry attended the University of...
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...
