Gayle (Whyde) Hoffman
Apr 16, 2014
Gayle Hoffman died peacefully at her home in LaFayette, OR on April 16, 2014, following a 2-year battle with cancer. Gayle was born in California but raised in Eagle Butte, SD, and Drummond, MT. She graduated from Drummond High School in 1962 and attended Kinman Business University in Spokane WA. She met and married Thomas R. Hoffman and together had...
Lawrence "Larry" W. Riley
Apr 16, 2014
Lawrence W. "Larry" Riley, beloved husband and love of Mary Ann (Frankovich) Riley's life for 61 years, passed away peacefully at his home on April 16, 2014. Larry was born on August 28, 1926 in Anaconda, Montana to Thomas and Maggie Riley who were born in Ireland. He was the youngest of seven children. He attended St. Peter's Catholic School...
Skyla Larae Kaye
Apr 14, 2014
Skyla LaRae Kaye, beloved wife of Brian Kaye, passed away unexpectedly on April 14. She and her twin brother were born on July 14, 1986. From the day she was born she lit up the world with her giving spirit and her loving heart. She was a strong and determined woman. Skyla was working as a psych tech at Montana...
George "Speedy" Gonzales
Apr 7, 2014
George, better known as "Speedy" by friends and family, passed away Monday, April 07, 2014 at his daughter Chrissy's home in Colorado Springs after a long courageous battle with cancer that he fought so bravely until the very last minute. Speedy was born in Anaconda to Ygnacio and Esther Gonzales. He graduated from Anaconda High School in 1972. After graduation...
Donald Albert Knutson
Apr 7, 2014
Donald Albert Knutson, 76, was born in Austin City, Minn., on Oct. 18, 1937. Donald was baptized in Austin City and confirmed in Lanesboro, Minn. He was raised on a farm. When he was able to get away from the farm chores, he had a trap line and made himself money at a very young age. He enjoyed trapping into...
Anton "Tony" Joseph Selensky
Apr 6, 2014
Anton (Tony) Selensky, 86, of Anaconda, died Sunday, April 6, 2014, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda of natural causes. Tony was born February 27, 1928 in Selz, North Dakota to John and Eva (Keller) Selensky. He was the seventh out of ten children. Tony received his education in Selz and was raised on the family farm. Tony worked for...
David George Hess
Mar 31, 2014
Anaconda native David George Hess passed away unexpectedly at his home in Greeley, Colorado on March 31, 2014. Dave, known to his classmates as "Ralf," was born on February 15, 1950, to George and Mary (Beausoleil) Hess. Raised at the family home on West Park, David attended Saint Joseph Elementary School and Anaconda Central High School where he graduated with...
Peter John Lorello
Mar 29, 2014
Peter J. Lorello (Papa Pete) was born on March12, 1929, to Samuel and Theresa (Salvaggi) Lorello in Anaconda. He was raised and educated in Anaconda. He worked on the railroad and then on smelter until 1965, when he bought the Haufbrau. He also owned the Chief Bar and the 7 Gables. He was a member of the National Guard and...
Donald Allan Hoffman
Mar 25, 2014
Donald Allan Hoffman, 45, of Anaconda, MT, went to Heaven on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Don was born Dec. 6, 1968 in Flint, Mich. Above anything else, Don loved the Lord. He was a Christian, and enjoyed going to church and reading his Bible He graduated from Elk Rapids High School, Elk Rapids,...
Fred August Bronner
Mar 24, 2014
Fred August Bronner passed away from natural causes Monday morning at his apartment at the Waterford Assisted Living Center, he was 84. Fred was born February 2, 1930 to Fred Bronner Sr. and Sharon Johnson Bronner in Chico, California. He graduated from Chico High School in 1949. During high school he took up magic and practiced and performed magic throughout...
Sidney "Sid" John Beausoleil
Mar 20, 2014
Sidney John Beausoleil, 90 Sidney J. Beausoleil, age 90, passed away peacefully March 20, 2014 after a short illness. Sid was born Nov. 3, 1923 to Sinai and Alice Neilsen Beausoleil and was one of 10 children. Sid married Lois Ruth Beal on Sept. 12, 1948 and they had six children during their 66 years of marriage. Sid is survived...
Thomas B. Durkin
Mar 20, 2014
Thomas (Tom) B. Durkin passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2014, at the Community Hospital of Anaconda. Tom was born September 24, 1927, the oldest of three children, to William and Mary (Mackin) Durkin in Anaconda. He was educated at St. Peter's Grade School and Anaconda Central. He would have graduated from Anaconda Central with the Class of 1946, but...
Marian M. Green
Mar 18, 2014
Marian Green Wife, Mother, Grandma, Friend On Tuesday, March 18, 2014, Marian Green went to join her brothers and sisters in the communion of saints. Marian passed peacefully. Marian was born August 23, 1931 to George and Mary (Laslovich) Hess. Marian attended St. Peter's School, and graduated from Anaconda Central. Marian met Allen (Babe) Green and they married on June...
Gemma Mary Mazza
Mar 16, 2014
Lifelong Philipsburg resident, Miss Gemma Mary Mazza, died on March 16, 2014 at the age of 89. She was born November 20, 1924 to Edith (Aprato) and James Mazza in Philipsburg. She attended schools in Philipsburg and graduated from Granite County High School in May 1942 as Salutatorian of her class. Gemma was an "ace" bookkeeper and worked for Flint...
Shane Holbrook
Mar 15, 2014
Richard Shane Holbrook Born July 10, 1983 to Richard and Marie (Welch) Holbrook of Anaconda, departed this earth peacefully from his residence in Butte, early Saturday March 15. To Shane family was everything. The births of his two beautiful daughters, Aryonna and Synara brought him so much joy, and a lifetime of happy memories. No matter what he had planned...
Pauline Flo Ulstad
Mar 13, 2014
Pauline Flo (DeLance) Ulstad passed away peacefully at the Community Hospital of Anacondaon March 13, 2014. Pauline was born along with her twin sister, Jean, on October 16, 1923 in Randolph, Nebraska to Bliss Jay and Emma (Wagner) DeLance. Pauline grew up in Randolph where she also graduated from high school before joining the US Navy during WWII. While stationed...
Lorraine Kaye Rooney
Feb 24, 2014
Lorraine Kaye Rooney Resident of Santa Clara 1945 - 2014 Kaye entered into eternal peace on Monday, February 24, 2014 surrounded by her family. Kaye lived everyday of her life to the fullest. A kind, compassionate and generous woman, she will be remembered by her family and friends for how much she cared for others. Kaye was born November 7,...
Ricky Joe Bearden
Feb 22, 2014
Ricky died on Saturday, February 22, 2014 at home with his loved ones in Anaconda at the age of 57. He was born July 18, 1956 in Besmer, Alabama to Donald and Mary (Miller) Bearden. Ricky was raised in Butte and spent time living in California, Missoula, and Billings before settling in Anaconda with his companion of 22 years, Debra...
Marjorie E. Storey Ball
Feb 15, 2014
Marjorie Storey Ball, 89, Anaconda, died Saturday, February 15, 2014, at St. James Healthcare, Butte. Marjorie was born on August 28, 1924 to William and Johanna Mellen in Superior, Montana. She graduated from Powell County High School in Deer Lodge. She married John Storey in February of 1941 in California. They had five children and then later divorced. Marjorie married...
Dale John Cobban
Feb 13, 2014
Dale John Cobban, 64, died in Anaconda on Thursday, February 13, 2014. He was born June 6, 1949 in Williston, North Dakota to Gerald and Blanche (Rasmussen) Cobban. Dale grew up in and around Montana and graduated from Granite County High School in Philipsburg in 1967. He joined the US Navy and served in Vietnam and the Philippines before receiving...
