Eleanor D. Ivankovich
Apr 13, 2019
As she lived; peacefully, quietly, Eleanor Ivankovich passed away during the night of April 12th. Born to Selma and Dan Ivankovich, Eleanor was the third of five siblings all of whom grew up on East Commercial Street in Anaconda. Committed to her Serbian Orthodox faith, to her family and to her community, Eleanor lived ninety-six wholesome and productive years as...
Christina M. Hughes
Apr 5, 2019
Christina Hughes, age 99, of Sheridan, Montana, was received into the waiting arms of her Savior on Friday, April 5, 2019. She was born Christina Mercena Spykerman on December 23, 1919, in New Holstein, Wisconsin, daughter of the late William and Margaret Spykerman of New Holstein, Wisconsin. She attended schools in Chilton, Wisconsin. On November 9, 1946, she married John...
Marilyn Rae (O'Brien) Harthan
Mar 26, 2019
Marilyn Rae (O'Brien) Harthan went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2019. Marilyn was a devout Christian and loved her Lord wholeheartedly. Her life motto was, "For me to live is Christ". She was born at the family home in Cohasset on July 29, 1935; daughter of Clement and Beth O'Brien. Marilyn grew up in the...
Ivan "Ike" F. Whittlesey
Mar 20, 2019
Ivan 'Ike' Whittlesey passed away Wednesday, March 20th at his home in Philipsburg, Montana after battling a long fight with cancer. Ike was born April 18, 1951 to Eugene and Elsie Whittlesey of Damascus, Oregon, the youngest of 3 children. He spent his childhood working on the family farm. After graduating from Gresham High School, he made his living excavating....
Thoda C. Moreland
Mar 14, 2019
Thoda C. Moreland passed away on March 14, 2019 at the age of 92. She was born in Preston, Idaho on January 18, 1927. Thoda was the oldest daughter of Howard and Edna Campbell. She was joined by two sisters, Nancy Cron and Aloma Campbell. Thoda attended school in Trout Creek, Montana where she participated in track and excelled in...
Devin Shea Deaton
Mar 13, 2019
Devin Shea Deaton, 30, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2019 in Helena, MT. Devin was born August 28, 1988 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to Donnie and Jayne Deaton. He grew up in Anaconda, MT and Spiro, Oklahoma, attending school in MT. Devin enjoyed music of different kinds, spending time with family and friends and he was an animal lover, especially...
Patrick T. Hunter
Mar 3, 2019
Patrick T. Hunter, II, 66, of Philipsburg, died on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his residence in Philipsburg. Services are pending.
Joseph M. Mckernan
Mar 2, 2019
Joe McKernan, 86 1933-2019 Joe spent his final days reminiscing and sharing memories with his family and with his humor intact. Joe was born in Elk Park in Jan 3, 1933 to Jim and Irene McKernan. Joe was very proud of his Irish heritage and was a devout Catholic. He was raised on the family dairy known as the "McQueen...
Barbara Grundhauser
Feb 24, 2019
Barbara Grundhauser, 86, of Anaconda died on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at St. James Healthcare in Butte. Per her request no services will be held at this time.
Helen M. Turtle
Feb 18, 2019
Helen Turtle, 98, died February 18, 2019 at the Community Nursing Home of Anaconda. Helen was born on November 14, 1920 in Anaconda. She was the oldest child of John and Helen (Laslovich) Palakovich. She attended local schools and graduated from Anaconda High School. She worked at Owsley's Drug and the Five and Dime Store. During WWII, Helen worked as...
Vera Jean Bossard Leclaire Dick
Feb 12, 2019
Our beautiful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away on February 12, 2019. It was a beautiful day when she passed, crossing over to the other side. Mom was the best of the best and we already miss her. Mom never complained as she battled Parkinson's for the last 14 years of her life, and even as it limited some of...
Dale Arthur Strommen
Jan 19, 2019
On Saturday, January 19th, 2019, Dale Arthur Strommen, loving husband, and father of three children, passed away at the age of 46, surrounded by his family. Dale was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 18, 1972, to Marilyn (Gervais) and Ed Strommen. The family relocated to Anaconda, Montana by the time Dale was two, and Dale graduated from...
Donald Emil Koffler
Jan 17, 2019
Donald Emil Koffler was born on February 27, 1942 in Dickinson, North Dakota to Emil and Ann Koffler. He passed away peacefully on January 17, 2019 in Anaconda with his wife by his side. Don was preceded in death by his mother Ann Landize Koffler, father Emil Koffler and adopted mother Kathlyn Koffler. Don is survived by his wife of...
Edward Melger
Jan 15, 2019
Edward Melger, 93, of Anaconda, died on Monday, January 15, 2019 at the Community Hospital of Anaconda.
Helen Amelia Lovell
Jan 11, 2019
Helen A. Lovell passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019, at her second home, New Horizons. Mom was born in Anaconda, Montana on May 31, 1923. She resided at 314 Alder Street for 94 years. On December 8, 1942, she married her one true love, Lewis D. Lovell. After dad's 3-year service in the U.S. Army, they began their family....
Catherine "Tiny" Lorengo
Jan 4, 2019
October 17th, 1931 - January 4th, 2019 Catherine Victoria "Tiny" Galetti Lorengo died peacefully on January 4th, 2019 at her home in Yankee Flats surrounded by her family. Tiny was born October 17th, 1931 to Marcellino and Irene (Barsanti) Galetti in Butte, MT. She was raised on a dairy farm (Sanitary Dairy) in Browns Gulch as a child. She attended...
Harry W. Copley
Dec 25, 2018
Harry W. Copley of Anaconda, Montana passed away due to complications of lung cancer on December 25, 2018. There will be a family Memorial for him at a later date. Harry was born January 2, 1942 in Sandpoint, Idaho the son of Leo and Hazel Copley. Harry attended high school in Sandpoint until he was 18 and then joined the...
Paul "Tom" Darnell
Dec 24, 2018
Dr. Paul Thomas Darnell, 72, born September 28, 1946 at Lebanon, MO to Dal and Glyda Darnell, passed away on December 24, 2018 after a well fought battle with cancer. "Tom" was preceded in death by an infant daughter Paula, brother Jim age 25, and parents. Tom is survived by his wife Patricia of the home and dog Penny, brother...
Leland H. Page
Dec 24, 2018
Leland (Beetle) H. Page Jr. Leland "Beetle" H. Page Jr., 78, of Philipsburg, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, at Granite County Medical Center. Lee was born Feb. 27, 1940, in Butte, MT, to Leland "Popeye" H. Page Sr. and Dorothy "Dolly" M. Emerson Page. He was raised and educated in Philipsburg. On Sept. 14, 1959, Lee enlisted in the Air...
Eugene "Gene" Mcdonald
Dec 23, 2018
Eugene "Gene" McDonald August 17, 1937 - December 23, 2018 Eugene was born on August 17, 1937 in Tacoma, Washington and passed away on December 23, 2018 at the age of 81. Eugene served in the U.S. Marine Corps and was an Ironworker by profession. He was an avid outdoorsman with a love for hunting, fishing and wildlife. During various...
