OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
Walter David Leclaire
Jul 28, 2016
Walter David LeClaire, 91, of Anaconda, died Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Services are pending. Mass of Christian Burial
AUG 4. 10:30 AM (MDT)
St. Peter's Catholic Church 4th St. and Alder St. Anaconda, MT 59711Linda Lee Kelley
Jul 28, 2016
Linda Lee Kelley of Anaconda passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 after a brief stay in the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Linda was born on May 26, 1951 in Deer Lodge to Raymond and Lois (Benz) Kelley. She resided in the Deer Lodge Valley until graduating from Powell County High School in 1969 and then moved to Anaconda. Linda...
Elizabeth May Spiegle
Jul 22, 2016
On Friday, July 22, 2016, Elizabeth May Spiegle, 81, went peacefully into the arms of the Lord, and those she loved, so dearly, who passed before her. Elizabeth was born to John and Charlotte Hopkins, on December 12, 1934, and joined her sister Sarah, in Butte Montana. She was raised in Butte, and graduated from Butte High School. She always...
Antonette "Toni" Wind
Jul 22, 2016
Antonette (Toni) Wind, 83, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2016 in Idaho Falls, ID surrounded by her family at MorningStar Assisted Living Center. Born in Cantalupo nel Sannio, Italy to Camilla and Thomas Gianfrancesco on June 11, 1933. She was the third of four girls and moved to America as a young child with her family 1935. On June...
Frank Richard Eklund
Jul 21, 2016
Frank R. Eklund, 74, of Anaconda, died on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his residence. Services are pending.
Rita Lee
Jul 13, 2016
Rita Schimming Lee left this world to be with her parents surrounded by her loving family on July 13, 2016 at Community Nursing Home of Anaconda. Rita was born in Anaconda, Montana on March 20, 1944, the first girl, and third born to Raymond and Florence (Percin) Schimming. Rita was raised in Anaconda and graduated from Anaconda Central High School...
Billie Bronner
Jul 9, 2016
Billie Bronner passed away Saturday evening at Saint James Health Care in Butte two weeks short of her 86th birthday. Billie was born in Anaconda July 23rd, 1930 to Harry and Mary (Menahan) Schneider. She spent most of her childhood in Anaconda and attended Saint Paul's Grade School and Saint Peter's High School. Billie married Robert Kane Eamon on Valentine's...
Van Thomas Smith
Jun 27, 2016
On June 27, 2016, Van Thomas Smith passed peacefully into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with his loving wife Mary, of 55 years, by his side. Van was born on October 24, 1937 to Margaret Smith Cummings and Jack Smith in Columbus, MT. His childhood years were spent in the Stillwater area of MT. After the...
Terrie Ann (Harding) Priestley
Jun 17, 2016
Terrie Ann (Harding) Priestley, 58, passed away peacefully after a brief, but intense battle with lung cancer on Friday, June 17, 2016. Terrie was born September 30, 1957 to Edith (Nelson) Thompson and Leroy Thompson, both lifelong residents of Anaconda. Terrie married in September of 1973, and soon thereafter her first daughter, Kathy Lynn, was born. Two years later, Schriee...
Helen Ada Ewan
Jun 9, 2016
In the early morning of June 9, 2016, just as the birds were beginning their wake-up calls, Ada Ewan passed from this life into eternity. She was surrounded by her children, and we are certain she was welcomed at the gates of heaven by her Lord and Savior and many, many loved ones. Helen Ada Schmitt was born on February...
Cecilia Thormahlen
Jun 5, 2016
Cecilia Holzer Thormahlen was born Feb. 4, 1920 and peacefully took God's hands on June 5, 2016. She was the daughter of Valentine and Genieve Holzer, raised on a farm in Strasburg, N.D. Her work ethic and resourcefulness were from there also. On Nov. 13, 1940 Cecil married Walter Thormahlen. They started a large family in Bridger, MT. before relocating...
Bettyalene Tuss
Jun 4, 2016
Bettyalene "Betty" Tuss, Age 86, died June 4, 2016 surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. She was born August 30, 1929 in Seattle, WA to Albert and Isabella (Clifford) Stohlton. The older of two children Betty graduated from West Seattle High School then attended college and went to work as a military clerk, she exceled at math...
Charles Dirkes
Jun 3, 2016
Charles "Charlie" Dirkes, 78, Philipsburg, died Friday, June 03, 2016, at the Granite County Medical Center in Philipsburg. Services are pending.
Joseph Milton Donahue
Jun 3, 2016
Joseph "Bud" Milton Donahue was born March 20, 1921, in Claire's nursing home in Spooner (now called East Baudette), Minnesota, youngest of four (Irene, Kathyrne, James and Joseph) born to Joseph and Hannah (Pearson) Donahue. Joe graduated from Wayland Country School, where he finished the eighth grade. His parents moved from Wayland Country to Rapid River, MN where he met...
Richard Harry Neier
May 27, 2016
Richard Harry Neier, 61, of Anaconda, died at his residence on Friday, May 27, 2016. services are pending.
Norma Inez Parks
May 17, 2016
Norma "Aunty Shorty" Parks passed away May 17, 2016 in St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, Mt surrounded by her loving family. Over the last few years mom courageously battled cancer. During her chemo treatments she always cheered up the staff and other patients. She was born in Anaconda on January 7, 1931 to Albert and Ida (Unti) Menicucci. Her father...
Lester Lee Miller
May 12, 2016
Lester Lee Miller (Pops) passed away Thursday, May 12th from a long battle with cancer. Lester was born June 17th, 1935 to Alexander and Christine Miller in Anamoose, North Dakota. He grew up and worked on the family farm with his 16 brothers and sisters. In 1954 at the age of 18, he moved to Anaconda and started working at...
Jay Dee Schultz
May 11, 2016
Jay Dee Schultz April 9, 1962 - May 11, 2016 Jay Dee Schultz, 54, passed away May 11, 2016 at Maxville, MT. A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 26, at the Peace Church in New Salem, ND. Jay was born April 9, 1962 and adopted at birth by Lorraine and Willard Schultz, New Salem. He was baptized and...
Michael "Mick" Eugene Miller
May 10, 2016
Mick Miller, age 56, unexpectedly passed away accidently in his residence in Anaconda. Born on March 29, 1960 to Arlene and Lester Miller of Anaconda. Starting at a young age, Mick's big heart was always watching over family and friends. Never looking for trouble, but would finish it. Mick spent most of his childhood out in the mountains with family...
John Allick
May 9, 2016
Our father, John Allick was called to heaven on May 9, 2016, he passed peacefully at his home with his family by his side. John was born December 27, 1932 in Belcourt, North Dakota to Albert and Mary (LaVallie) Allick. He met and married the love of his life Irene Bercier in Belcourt, his high school sweetheart. They married on...


