Jack Neitz
Feb 21, 2018
Jack Neitz passed away on February 21, 2018 in Denver, Colorado, where he moved in December of 2016 to be near to his daughter, Julie. Born John Forrest Neitz May 12, 1926 in Philipsburg, Montana, Jack was the son of Roy Neitz and Vera (Norton) Neitz. He attended school in Philipsburg, graduating from Granite County High School in 1944. After...
Richard "Obie" Donald Oberweiser
Feb 18, 2018
Richard Donald Oberweiser "Obie" October 31, 1952-February 18, 2018 Born on October 31st, 1952 to Jack and Carol Oberweiser, "Obie" (Dick) lived his life every day to be "way above average." Growing up in Anaconda, his shared passion for horses bonded he and his mother's hearts to each other, to the beautiful animals they would love throughout their lifetimes, and...
Betty Jean Lodell
Feb 14, 2018
BETTY JEAN LODELL Passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Granite County Nursing Home in Philipsburg, MT. Betty was born on August 17, 1922 in Anaconda, MT to Albert and May (Gilbert) Strom. She graduated from Anaconda High School in 1940. She married Albert John (Jack) Lodell on December 5, 1942 in Anaconda, MT. Betty worked for the Office of...
Albert J. Ciallella
Feb 11, 2018
On February 11, 2018, Albert (Al) Ciallella, 67, of Anaconda, passed away at St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, MT. after a sudden illness. He was born to Tony and Gwen Ciallella, on January 31, 1951. He graduated from Anaconda Central in 1969. Played football, was a member of a musical quartet, played in his own band and was an Eagle...
Frank Stracener
Feb 10, 2018
Frank Stracener lost is battle to cancer on February 10th, 2018. He was known by a lot of names; Trader Joe, friend, husband, dad, pop, grandpop, brother, uncle, the chocolate milk man, and the guy that stopped traffic in the middle of the road to visit. He never met a stranger. Frank loved the outdoors. Fishing, hunting on No Tell...
Sibley H. Malee
Feb 9, 2018
On February 9, 2018 the Big Hole Valley and Anaconda-Pintler Wilderness was once again visited by Sibley (Sib) Holmes Malee. Sib was born January 17, 1931 in Anaconda, Montana to Dr. J.J. & Amelie (Holmes) Malee. He was the third of five children, Maiben (Doodie), John (Bud), Thomas (Ike) and Jackie. Sib was unique in that he and his twin...
Linda K. Snow
Feb 8, 2018
Linda Snow, 68, of Anaconda, died Thursday, February 8, 2018 at the Community Hospital in Anaconda. Services are pending.
Phyllis Beth (Eccleston) Coty
Jan 29, 2018
Phyllis Beth (Eccleston) Coty, passed away to join her husband Calvin L. Coty on Monday, January 29th, 2018, in Anaconda, MT. She was born to Amos Clyde and Beth Eccleston on Friday, February 13th, 1931, in Anaconda. She was the oldest of 7 children. She was raised, educated, and graduated in 1948, in Anaconda. After graduation she moved to Missoula,...
Marjorie Pearl Page
Jan 20, 2018
MARJORIE PAGE, 92, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Granite County Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Marjorie (Marj) was born March 16, 1925 in Windham, Montana to Joe and Nellie Dennis. She was the third of five children. She joined Otis and Hazel, and later Nellie and Elleanor completed the family. They moved to Philipsburg, Montana...
Terry Lynn Olsen
Jan 18, 2018
Obituary for Terry Lynn Olsen Terry Lynn Olsen left us to be with his Savior. He passed peacefully at St. James Healthcare on Thursday, January 18, 2018. He was born on February 21, 1958. He was the youngest of nine children. He was born to Iver and Catherine Olsen at St. Ann's Hospital in Anaconda. Terry will be missed by...
Mary Ann (Spalj) Moreni
Jan 16, 2018
Obituary for Mary Ann (Spalj) Moreni Age: 98 Mary was born November 9, 1919 in Bribir, Croatia to Petar and Mary (Varelia) Spalj. She died January 16, 2018 in Butte, Montana. At the request of her father in Anaconda, after finishing school in Croatia in 1937, Mary immigrated to America by herself at age 17. She told vivid stories of...
Ira Everett Fender
Jan 11, 2018
Obituary for Ira Everett Fender M.D. Ira Everett Fender was born on September 25, 1952 in Banner Elk, NC to Harold and Audrey Fender. He was the first-born son and named after both Grandfathers. He didn't like either name and complained often. Harold's work took them to New Jersey for a couple of years. The father was then recruited by...
George "Kelly" Kline
Jan 8, 2018
George Kelly Kline (AKA) "Kelly", was born on August 19, 1953 to George and Alice Kline in Anaconda, MT. He was one of four children, the couple raised them on Powell Street in the west valley. Kelly met and married the love of his life in high school Anita Williams, had two children. He graduated high school, then began his...
Mary Ann Tonkovich
Jan 3, 2018
Mary Ann Tonkovich May 7, 1926 - January 3, 2018 Mary Ann Tonkovich passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at Deer Lodge Care Center in Deer Lodge, Montana. Mary was born on May 7, 1926 in Anaconda, Montana, to John and Irene Kriskovich. She was the oldest of six children; Evelyn Hekkel, Eileen Blodnick (deceased), Louis Kriskovich (deceased), Rosalie Kriskovich,...
Duane Lee Fels
Jan 3, 2018
Our Dad, Duane Lee Fels, 80, of Anaconda passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of January 3, 2018, of natural causes. His companion and "angel" Barb, his son Scott, daughter Pamela and 2 beloved dogs Lucy and Maggie were with him. Born on October 2, 1937 to Leo and Elsie (Daniels) Fels in Little Falls New...
Dawson Allen Tonkin
Jan 2, 2018
Memorial Letter for Dawson Allen Tonkin Dawson Allen Tonkin was born to his loving parents, Devin and Katlin Tonkin at 0803 on January 2nd, 2018. He was perfectly made, and resembled his handsome daddy just as his mommy had hoped for through their splendid pregnancy. Dawson was loved and celebrated by his family and beloved friends from the moment he...
Clifford Lee Clark
Dec 27, 2017
Clifford Lee Clark was born in Washington State and raised in Selah WA. After graduating from High School Clifford joined the US Army serving 5 years. After he returned to Yakima he married his high school sweetheart Mary Drocherer, they were later divorced. Clifford was very proud of his career as a Carpenter and Cabinet maker. He has been collecting...
Gertraud "Gertie" R. Vanmeel
Dec 16, 2017
Gertraud "Gertie" VanMeel was born on February 16, 1929 to Hendrich and Anna Geroldi in Kerkrade Holland She was one of 18 children the couple raised in a small neighborhood about 1 mile from the German border. As a young girl Gertraud only finished the third grade in school because she was given the duty of taking care of her...
William "Billy" Anton Gallagher
Dec 15, 2017
Heaven gained another angel on December 15, 2017, when Billy Gallagher, age 52, passed away from the dreaded disease, ALS. Diagnosed in February of 2017, Billy was determined to live life to its fullest. He would often say "God picked our family for this. He has a plan for me". His faith was unwavering, and he was never afraid to...
Barbara Jean Brabham
Dec 12, 2017
Barbara Jean Brabham, died Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at The Village Healthcare Center in Missoula. Barbara was born in Wren, Oregon on October 22, 1932. She met the love of her life and best friend, Vernon Brabham and they were married on June 18, 1950. They had three daughters. They moved to Philipsburg in 1968 to join family in logging....
