OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
James Leroy Stryker
Aug 31, 2019
James L. Stryker, 79, of Anaconda, died Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his residence. Services are pending.
Thadius Morehead
Aug 27, 2019
Thadius Morehead, 44, of Anaconda, died Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at his residence. Services are pending.
Shirley Ann Matosich
Aug 24, 2019
Shirley Matosich passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 24, 2019, at the age of 91 at her home on Swan Lake after a brief and blessed relatively-pain-free battle with pancreatic cancer. Family and friends will be remembering her life and honoring her memory at a Catholic vigil (wake) at Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home, 107 Oak St, Anaconda,...
Eugene "Gene" Donald Klanecky
Aug 19, 2019
Gene Klanecky passed away peacefully on August 19, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Gene was born on July 17, 1948 in Ord, Nebraska to Adolf and Mary (Elsik) Klanecky. Gene often recalled life on the farm and told of memories milking cows and farming the corn fields. He finished his schooling and drove truck for his...
Scott Edward Spiegle
Aug 19, 2019
Scott Edward Spiegle, 52, of Anaconda, made his final repair to help a friend, and then peacefully passed on to spend eternity, pain free, with his father, mother and beloved pets, Cody and Emma, on Monday, August 19, 2019. Scott was born December 10, 1966, in Butte Montana, to Edward and Elizabeth Spiegle. Scott lived his entire life in Anaconda,...
Darylynne Day
Aug 18, 2019
On January 14, 1983, a hurricane was born into this world. This hurricane, DaryLynne Hellekson Day, would turn the world her way no matter what the objective. This hurricane was only with us for a short portion of life. She was taken at the early age of 36, but believe me, that 36 years was full of life from artwork,...
Jeremy D. Raasakka
Aug 16, 2019
On March 27, 1981, Daryl and Kim Raasakka blessed this world with a strong willed, loving, stubborn and determined baby boy. From day one, Jeremy had a fire burning inside his soul to never give up. Jeremy held on tight through all of his ups and downs and never backed down. This is a quality that fueled Jeremy to love,...
Leonard "Bucky" Hatcher
Aug 14, 2019
At 11:23 p.m. on August 13, 2019, Bucky Hatcher won his final round while surrounded by family at his home in Anaconda. Born to Irvie and Dorothy "Ma" Hatcher on February 9, 1945 he joined brothers Ron and Don at the family home in Anaconda Montana. The family grew in the coming years to include brothers Jack and Bob, rounding...
Evelyn "Evie" A. Hekkel
Aug 13, 2019
God saw her getting tired and a cure was not to be, so he put his arms around her and whispered, "Come Home With Me." With tearful eyes we watched her and saw her pass away, and although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hardworking hands at rest. God broke our...
Frank W. Bizjak
Aug 12, 2019
Frank W. Bizjak, 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 12, 2019. Frank was born on June 17, 1943 in Anaconda, to Frank and Josephine Blaz Bizjak. He was a native of Opportunity. He attended local schools and graduated from Anaconda Senior High School in 1961. Frank enlisted in the Navy where he served for five years,...
John L. Stoppler
Aug 4, 2019
John L. Stoppler, 78, died unexpectedly on August 4 at his home in Anaconda, Montana, doing what he enjoyed most - puttering in his shop. John, more fondly known as Red, Pops and Papa Red, was born on November 29, 1940, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to John and Betty Stoppler, joining a large blended family that eventually included 4 girls...
Olivia Johnson
Jul 26, 2019
Olivia Johnson, 76, of the Georgetown Lake area, died Friday, July 26, 2019 at her residence. Services are pending.
James "Jim" J. Pollock
Jul 21, 2019
James (Jim) Pollock, age 72, of Anaconda passed away peacefully on July 21, 2019, after a long battle with MS. Jim is survived by his wife Lynn of 31 years, daughters Meagan (Bill) Montgomery Lee Ann (Jeff), Smith, sons Sean McNicholas, Chris McNicholas, sister Patsy (Don) Detonacour, brothers and sisters-in-laws, Judy (John) Boyer, Bill (Linda) Browning, Peggy (Bob) Smith, Jim...
Florence "Flo" Filomena Bubash
Jul 14, 2019
Florence (Flo) Filomena Bubash, age 78, of Anaconda Montana, lived life fully until July 14, 2019. Flo was born in Missoula Montana, August 4, 1940, to Domenick (Domenico) Monaco and Carmela (Gaglia) Monaco. Her father migrated from Cantalupo nel Sannio, Italy through Toronto, Canada in 1909 with his father. Domenick returned to Italy to marry Carmela in 1920 and returned...
Thomas "Tom" E. Guck
Jul 9, 2019
Thomas "Tom" E. Guck, 81, of Philipsburg, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Services are pending.
Charles "Chuck" Leroy Ouldhouse
Jul 8, 2019
Charles (Chuck) LeRoy Ouldhouse, Age 93, a lifelong resident of Anaconda, Montana passed July 8, 2019. He was born on August 19, 1925 to Gerret and Della (Gardiner) Ouldhouse. He was the third of four children. His grandparents were Sijfert (Maartje Ursem) Oudhuis, who emigrated to the USA in 1892. His maternal grandparents were Jesse Jr. (Melinda Voyce) Gardiner of...
Rosalyn "Rosie" Marie Applegate
Jun 23, 2019
Rosalyn M. "Rosie" Applegate, 88, of Anaconda, died Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Copper Ridge Health and Rehab Center in Butte. Services are pending.
Bonnie Ilene Davies
Jun 17, 2019
Bonnie Ilene Davies began her journey into this world on February 23, 1950, in Anaconda, Montana. During her pathway through life, she was blessed to be united with the love of her life Samuel Davies and to bring 3 beautiful children into this world. The fruit of her labor blossomed and spread in a beautiful way. She has cherished many...
Roger Miljies
Jun 16, 2019
Roger Miljies, 73, of Anaconda, died Sunday, June 16, 2019 at the Community Nursing Home of Anaconda. Services are pending.
Jill Larner Garvais
Jun 13, 2019
Jill Larner Garvais left us after a battle with cancer and a long battle with MS. She was born July 15, 1945 to Hazel M. and Dorran J. Larner. She battled MS since the age of 21, but she never let it get her down and faced it head on. She always remained active and very, very independent. Jill worked...


