OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
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.
Lewis M. Mitchell
Jan 10, 2020
Lewis M. Mitchell b. 5/29/1951 d. 1/10/2020 On January 10, 2020 our beloved Lew went to Heaven. How does one describe, in a few words, his love for Jesus, his kindness, his gentleness, his love of family and friends? How does one describe his zest for life and adventure? There is not enough space. Lew was born in N. Wilkesboro...
Lowell Grosvold
Jan 1, 2020
Lowell Grosvold was born on February 13, 1993 and died in an avalanche snowmobiling accident near Seeley Lake, MT on January 1st. Lowell showed an aptitude for work soon after he was born. He could impersonate an engine revving, idling, or cruising long before he could talk. He went to his first equipment auction before he was 3 months old....
Jade Thomas Green
Jan 1, 2020
With a smile that radiated like sunshine, eyes as bright as the "Big Sky", a heart as big as the mountains he explored and arms that reached out to everyone, Jade Thomas Green, age 24 of Anaconda, MT, left this world doing what he loved- enjoying the outdoors snowmobiling with his buddies. Jade was born on March 23, 1995 in...
Daniel Lee Hook
Dec 27, 2019
Following an extended illness, Daniel Lee Hook left this life for the next on December 27, 2019. Dan was born in Hammond, Indiana, on June 8, 1948, to Margaret (Carlson) Hook and Russell Hook joining his ‘big sister' Darlene. Dan was raised in Indiana, his fondest memories as a youngster was travelling with his family, having been to 48 states...
Virginia Francis Craig
Dec 20, 2019
Long time Philipsburg resident, Virginia Craig, passed away Friday, December 20th, 2019 at the Granite County Medical Center. Virginia Francis (Chewning) Craig was born in San Diego, California on January 20th, 1927, to Charles W. and Martha Chewning. Virginia an only child, married the love of her life James W. "Jimmie" Craig on February 28, 1947 in Yuma, Arizona. They...
Charles "Chas" William Ariss
Dec 15, 2019
Charles William Ariss III was born in Flushing, NY on December 4, 1955. He grew up in Elmhurst, New York with his parents, Patricia and Charles and his sister Virginia. His lengthy education began at St. Bartholomew's in Elmhurst and then to St. Francis High School in Brooklyn on a full scholarship, graduating in 1973 with a Regents Diploma. Studies...
Norman V. Bohrnsen
Dec 9, 2019
Norman Bohrnsen, 92, passed away on 12/9/2019 at the Granite County Medical Center Nursing Home in Philipsburg, MT. Norman Victor Bohrnsen was born October 3, 1927, in Philipsburg, MT to Henry and Ruth Bohrnsen. The family lived at the sapphire mines on the West Fork of Rock Creek where Henry was the foreman for the American Gem Mining Co. and...
Jane Ann (Yost) Hanson
Dec 3, 2019
On December 3, 2019 Jane Ann (Yost) Hanson surrounded by her children, became an angel due to her oversized heart. Jane was born November 20, 1942 in Faribault, Minnesota to Ernest and Marjorie (Brock) Yost. She grew up in St. Paul, MN with many fond memories, such as ice-skating adventures with her father and many visits to the Brock family...
Duane Douglas Knapp
Nov 26, 2019
Duane Douglas Knapp July 14, 1955 Duane peacefully passed away on November 26th in his Anaconda home of natural causes. Duane is preceded in death by his parents Harold and Gail Knapp, brother Ron Knapp, and friend and ex-wife Janet Knapp Bergold. He is survived by his daughter Shauna (Ryan) Brown, brothers Greg Knapp (Karon) and Larry Knapp (Greg Key),...


