OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

Walter  David Leclaire

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 59711

Linda  Lee Kelley

Linda 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...