OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

Darlene Martha Hargus

Darlene Martha Hargus

Aug 26, 2025

Darlene Martha Hargus, age 91, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at Meadowlark Manor in Whitehall, Montana.

Darlene was born on February 2, 1934, in Anaconda, Montana, to Joseph and Sara Lescantz. She spent most of her life rooted in her hometown, where she built a legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion...

Jimmy Dale Hall

Jimmy Dale Hall

Aug 24, 2025

Jimmy Dale Hall, age 71, of Butte, passed on August 24, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Jimmy.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Jimmy and his family.

John Michael Jurcich Iii

John Michael Jurcich Iii

Aug 24, 2025

John Michael Jurcich passed away peacefully at home after a short battle with cancer, with his wife, Elaine, and sister, Sandy, daughter Danielle, and grandson Rhyan by his side.

John was born on Aug. 10, 1955, to John and Mary Ann (Herauf) Jurcich. He was the second of eight children which included, Darlene (Terry Hager), Sharon (Mike...

Joseph Francis Prosenick Jr.

Joseph Francis Prosenick Jr.

Aug 22, 2025

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Joseph Francis Prosenick, Jr.

Joseph (Joe) Francis Prosenick, Jr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 3, 1933, in Phillipsburg, Montana, to Joseph Prosenick and Wilhelmina Presser.

Joe attended Anaconda High School before serving his country...

Lynn Curley Boyce

Lynn Curley Boyce

Aug 17, 2025

Lynn Curley Boyce

It is with great sadness that the family of Lynn Curley Boyce announces that she passed peacefully in her sleep at the age of 89 on August 17th, 2025, in Anaconda, MT.

Lynn was born in 1936 in Anaconda, MT, the only child of Peter J. Curley and Rosella (Scanlon) Curley. She...

Kurt Breithaupt

Kurt Breithaupt

Aug 13, 2025

On the evening of August 13, 2025, Kurt Breithaupt passed away from complications of kidney failure. Kurt was 75 years old.

Kurt was born October 20, 1949 in Dubuque, Iowa to Gordon and Vera (Pierce) Breithaupt. Not long after starting school Kurt and his family moved to Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Kurt loved the mountains, he hiked, camped,...

Patricia Ann Frazier

Patricia Ann Frazier

Aug 2, 2025

Patricia Ann Frazier, age 82, of Anaconda, passed on August 2, 2025. Services are pending and will be announced when finalized.  Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Patricia. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Patricia and her family.

Daniel Edwin Ballie

Daniel Edwin Ballie

Aug 1, 2025

Daniel Edwin Baillie, age 59, of Anaconda, passed on August 1, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Daniel.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Daniel and his family.

Nancy Lauretta Kelley

Nancy Lauretta Kelley

Aug 1, 2025

It is with profound sadness and disbelief that we announce the unexpected, unnecessary and tragic passing of Nancy Kelley. She was sadly taken from us and heaven gained a special angel on August 1, 2025. Nancy was born in Anaconda, MT on January 28, 1961 to Mel and Ruth Holm Meidl. She attended school in Anaconda and graduated from...

Tony Wayne Palm

Tony Wayne Palm

Aug 1, 2025

ANACONDA — Tony Wayne Palm, 74, of Anaconda, passed away on August 1, 2025.

Tony was born in Anaconda in February 1951 to Orlano and Phyllis Palm. A true hometown man, he loved Montana and especially his community of Anaconda. While he would occasionally travel to visit family, he never went far or stayed away for long....

David Alan Leach

David Alan Leach

Aug 1, 2025

David Alan Leach

April 25, 1955 ~ August 1, 2025

On the morning of August 1, 2025 David "Dave" A. Leach passed away as one of the victims of the shooting at the Owl Bar in Anaconda, Montana. He was 70 years old.

Dave was born in Whitefish, MT. on April 25, 1955....

Eleanora Welsh

Eleanora Welsh

Aug 1, 2025

Eleanora Welsh, age 87, of Anaconda, passed on August 1, 2025. A family gathering will be held in California when arrangements are finalized.  Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Ellie. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Ellie and her family.

Martin Gerard Connolly

Martin Gerard Connolly

Jul 31, 2025

Martin Gerard Connolly, age 69, of Anaconda passed away in the kind care of Community Hospital in Anaconda on July 31, 2025 after a short illness.

He was born on April 2, 1956 in Jersey City, New Jersey, graduated in 1974 from Bergen Catholic High School in Oradell, New Jersey and graduated from Colby College in Maine...

Isabel (Martinez)  Zenahlik

Isabel (Martinez) Zenahlik

Jul 29, 2025

On Tuesday morning, Heaven welcomed a beautiful soul, Isabel (Martinez) Zenahlik.  She was born September 22, 1936, in McPhee, Colorado, to Ruby and Joaquin Martinez.  She passed away July 29, 2025, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda; surrounded by family after suffering an acute illness.  She was 88 years old.

Isabel married the love of her life,...

Loren Elmo Verlanic

Loren Elmo Verlanic

Jul 26, 2025

Loren E Verlanic, passed away on July 26, 2025, in Fort Harrison, Montana. Loren was born on May 9, 1947, to Elmo and Evelyn Jurcich Verlanic.

Loren graduated from Anaconda Central high school in May 1965. During his high school years, Loren played football and ran track.

In 1966 Loren enlisted in the United States...

Judy Ann Bice

Judy Ann Bice

Jul 25, 2025

Judy Ann Bice, age 73, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on July 25, 2025.

Judy was born to Clarence Sabin and Helen Gosset on February 29, 1952, in Seattle, Washington. She was adopted by Alfred Sabin and Viola (Harms) Sabin when she was 15 years old. Judy grew up in Twin Valley, Minnesota where she graduated...

Noreen "Pat" Mccumber

Noreen "Pat" Mccumber

Jul 20, 2025

Noreen (Pat) O’Leary McCumber, age 86, of Greenville, Delaware, formerly of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and Anaconda, Montana, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. Pat is survived by her loving husband Harvey T. McCumber.

Pat was born to Michael F. and Lucille Johnson O’Leary in 1938. She spent most of her early life in Anaconda, Montana, graduating...

Michael Kirk Petersen

Michael Kirk Petersen

Jul 20, 2025

Michael K. Petersen.   September 23, 1967 -- July 20, 2025

Michael K. Petersen embarked on his ultimate journey, July 20, 2025.  Born September 23, 1967, in Butte to the union of Harriet Bowden and Richard Petersen.  Michael was raised in Anaconda with his older brother.  Art always played a role in his life with drawing, painting, and...

Glen Eugene Fortner Jr.

Glen Eugene Fortner Jr.

Jul 12, 2025

Glen Eugene Fortner Jr., age 57, of Anaconda, passed on August 1, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Glen.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Glen and his family.

Latina Shameca Marie Earley

Latina Shameca Marie Earley

Jul 10, 2025

Latina Shameca Marie Earley, 32, of Anaconda, MT, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 10, 2025.  Shameca was born in Missoula, MT to Shawna Marie Mickel and William "Bo" Earl Earley, Jr. on April 2, 1993.

She graduated from Beaverhead County High School in the Class of 2011, with and art scholarship.  She was also Prom Queen...