OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

Jonathan  Lincoln Grigsby

Jonathan Lincoln Grigsby

Dec 21, 2013

Jonathan Lincoln Grigsby, Sr., passed away on December 21, 2013, in Williston, North Dakota at the age of 49. Jonathan was born on July 3, 1964 in Butte, Montana to John and Ruby (Keeler) Grigsby. He grew up in Anaconda, spending a few years in Glendive with his second family, the Seeberger's. He graduated from Anaconda High School in 1982...

Daniel  F. Walsh

Daniel F. Walsh

Dec 14, 2013

Daniel F. (Danny) Walsh, 63 passed away December 14, 2013 in Anaconda. Born on January 16, 1950 to John and Dorothy (Jacobs) Walsh, he was one of five children. Danny graduated from Anaconda Central High School in 1968 where he excelled in sports. He played basketball, football, and ran track. Although he played only 2 years of football, he was...

William "Bill" D. Bayer

William "Bill" D. Bayer

Dec 13, 2013

William "Bill" D. Bayer, of Philipsburg passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 13, 2013, at the family home. Bill was preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Joanell and his parents, William and Christina. Bill enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, being outdoors, and hunting and fishing. He was born in Taft, California on March 11,...

Patricia "Pat" R. Hayes

Patricia "Pat" R. Hayes

Dec 9, 2013

The last of the Hayes girls has passed on. Patricia Regetta Hayes was born on January 17, 1924. She was the youngest daughter of James and Ellen Hayes, who were Irish emigrants. Patricia lived her entire life in Anaconda, Montana at 523 Chestnut. After graduating from Butte Business College, she began her working career. She wanted to take a job...

Kimberly  Rae Voorhies-Schneider

Kimberly Rae Voorhies-Schneider

Dec 8, 2013

On December 8, 2013, we tragically lost our beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and wife. Kimberly Rae Voorhies Schneider entered this world on January 11, 1967, during a blizzard in Butte, MT, to Denise Elaine Anderson and Jay Ellis Voorhies. Kim graduated from Anaconda High School and went on to become a mother several years later, first to her...

Marvelee "Muggs" J. Holmlund

Marvelee "Muggs" J. Holmlund

Dec 7, 2013

Marvelee "Muggs" Holmlund, 75 of Anaconda passed away on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013 at the home she was born in, of natural causes, with her friend Richard by her side. She was born on June 7, 1938, to Olin and June Miller at the family home. She attended Anaconda schools graduating from Anaconda High. On September 27, 1959, she married...

Margaret  Ruth Kohut

Margaret Ruth Kohut

Dec 7, 2013

Obituary Margaret Ruth (nee Burt) Kohut April 10, 1954 - December 7, 2013 The most beloved wife and life-long companion, Margaret Ruth (Burt) Kohut, unexpectedly passed away into eternity early Saturday morning, December 7, 2013. At the young age of 59, this untimely loss occurred during her personal rebirth as a wife, student and successful freelance author-writer. Pearl, to her...

Linda  Ann Lombardi

Linda Ann Lombardi

Nov 18, 2013

Linda Ann Atiyeh Lombardi passed away on Nov. 18, 2013, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Alpine, Utah, surrounded by her family. She was born July 25, 1935, in Butte, the daughter of Saleem Tomi Atiyeh and Alice Sylvia Khoury Atiyeh. She married Arthur (Art) Louis Lombardi on March 27, 1956; they later divorced. Linda was preceded...

Alma  Beth Mcdermott

Alma Beth Mcdermott

Nov 16, 2013

Alma Beth McDermott, of Anaconda, passed away November 16, 2013 at St. James Hospital at 12:40 a.m. from complications of surgery. Visitation will be held at the Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Chapel in Anaconda on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1300 West...

Vandel  V. Kirkeby

Vandel V. Kirkeby

Nov 15, 2013

Vandel was born at Hannaford, North Dakota on June 13, 1913, to John and Hulda (Peterson) Kirkeby. He was baptized on July17, 1913, in the Lutheran Church of which he has been a lifetime member. He was the oldest of 5 children, Mildred, Gladys, Myron and Richard. Vandel spent his early life on the family farm in North Dakota. He...

Norma Johnson

Norma Johnson

Nov 14, 2013

Norma was born on August 4, 1922, to Andrew and Esther Kiss in Butte, Mt. She graduated from Butte High School in 1940. Norma married Ed "Pat' Johnson on February 1941. Norma died Thursday, November 14, 2013, at her residence in Opportunity. Norma was preceded in death by her beloved husband, grandson, Randy Colwell, and great-granddaughter Courtney Colwell. Norma is...

Elsie  May Cosgriff

Elsie May Cosgriff

Nov 12, 2013

Elsie was born on May 29, 1912, at Corbin, British Columbia, Canada to John and Herma (Lee) Hill. She moved to the United States to the Anaconda and Butte area. She married George Cosgriff on October 21, 1929, in Butte. Following their marriage they made Anaconda their home. George died on March 26, 1983. Following his death she continued to...

Vince  Allen Demers

Vince Allen Demers

Nov 9, 2013

Vince Allen DeMers Vince Allen DeMers died on Saturday, November 9, 2013 near Whitehall, Montana at the age of 22. He was born in Anaconda, Montana August 19, 1991 to Shawn and Tracy (Bowen) DeMers. Vince grew up in Anaconda and in Las Vegas, returning to Anaconda in Jr. High where he excelled in wrestling and motor cross, winning many...

Robert  Murlin Furman

Robert Murlin Furman

Nov 9, 2013

Robert Murlin Furman, 45, Anaconda died on Saturday, November 9, 2013. Robert was born on November 9, 1968. Bob was loved by everyone who knew him. He would give you the shirt off his back. Grant it, he would later nag about you having his shirt on but he would still give you it all over again. He loved his...

Ruth  Rose Skakles

Ruth Rose Skakles

Nov 8, 2013

Our mother passed on to dance with the angels and her husband Billy on her 66th wedding anniversary at the age of 87. Ruth was the second child of Terrance and Rose Clark, born May 25, 1926, in Anaconda. She had an older sister Leonore, and younger brother Terry whom she adored. She was a beautiful child whose mother curled...

Revis  Joy Gardner

Revis Joy Gardner

Oct 24, 2013

Revis Joy Gardner was born January 19, 1940 in Whiteface, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Todd Gardner of Anaconda; sons, Jim Gardner and Mike Gardner; daughter, Sheri Williams; grandchildren, Kelly Gardner, Blake and Gabrielle Williams, Veronica Gonzales; and great- great- grandson, Braden Straub. Revis went to be with the Lord on October 24, 2013 suddenly at home. She...

Josephine  A. Colucci

Josephine A. Colucci

Oct 19, 2013

Josephine A. Colucci (Josie), passed away on Saturday, October 19th, 2013 at Providence St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula at the age of 78. She was born in Harlowton, Montana on July 26th, 1935 to John and Bambina Orrino. Josephine grew up in Anaconda and attended St. Paul's grade school and was a proud member of the Anaconda Central Class of...

Donna  Lee Ryan

Donna Lee Ryan

Oct 17, 2013

Donna Lee Ryan, 60, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at Saint Patrick‘s Hospital, October 17, 2013, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Donna was born in Deer Lodge on March 2, 1953 to Leon and Jean Callison and moved to Anaconda when she was 5 years old. She attended Dwyer grade school and graduated from...

Lena  Mary Fode

Lena Mary Fode

Sep 20, 2013

Lena Mary Fode, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2013, at the Community Hospital in Anaconda surrounded by loved ones at the age of 80. Lena was born on October 9, 1932, in Wilton, North Dakota to Wasyl and Mary (Federak) Haluzak. Lena came from a family of 14 children. On August 2, 1956, Lena married the love of her...

Dolores  Ann Mcclain

Dolores Ann Mcclain

Aug 28, 2013

Dolores Ann McClain passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 28, 2013 in Missoula at the age of 65. She was born the oldest of five children to Harold and Janet (Mooney) Wolfe in Sheridan, Wyoming. The family moved to Anaconda in 1956 and lived at Mill Creek until moving to town in 1964. Dolores was a baton twirler...