OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

Russell Louis Bilodeau

Russell Louis Bilodeau

Mar 20, 2025

Russell “Russ” Louis Bilodeau, 68, passed away on March 20, 2025, at his home in the loving arms of his partner and soulmate, Kelly.

Born June 20, 1956, in Anaconda, MT, to Robert and Marcellena (Richter) Bilodeau, Russ moved with his family to Washington at age six and graduated from Issaquah High School in 1975. He eventually...

Leo Joseph Jense

Leo Joseph Jense

Mar 19, 2025

On the afternoon of Wednesday, March 19th, 2025, Leo passed away peacefully at home of natural causes.

Leo was born December 26th, 1937, in Anaconda, Montana. He was one of seven children born to Adelina and Lawrence Jense.

Leo graduated from Anaconda High School in 1956. His love of cars led him to a career...

Lois Jean Klemann

Lois Jean Klemann

Mar 18, 2025

Lois J. Klemann, 90, finished her life’s journey on March 18, 2025.  A loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, she was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, after fighting some recent health issues.  Lois was born on September 18, 1934, the oldest of three children to Bruno and Dorothy (McCale) Wolter.  She lived her entire life In...

Margaret Alice Blair

Margaret Alice Blair

Mar 15, 2025

Margaret Alice Blair, age 95, of Anaconda, passed away on March 15, 2025.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

Please visit the sidebar to offer condolences or share a memory of Margaret.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Margaret and her family.

Phyllis Lee Mcauliffe

Phyllis Lee Mcauliffe

Mar 4, 2025

Phyllis Lee McAuliffe, age 81, of Butte, passed away on March 4, 2025. Services are pending and will be announced when set. Please visit the sidebar to offer condolences or share a memory of Phyllis. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Phyllis and her family.

Michael Lee Mckenzie

Michael Lee Mckenzie

Mar 3, 2025

Michael Lee McKenzie, age 43, of Deer Lodge, passed away on March 3, 2025.

There are no services planned at this time.

Please visit the sidebar to offer condolences or share a memory of Michael.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Michael and his family.

Kathleen "Kathy" Swanson

Kathleen "Kathy" Swanson

Feb 25, 2025

On February 25, 2025, Kathleen “Kathy” Keenan Swanson, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 77. Her soul mate and husband, Raymond “Butch” Swanson, was waiting to greet her and usher her into their next life together.

Kathy was born on August 23, 1947, at the Anaconda hospital, just after the 4:00 p.m. foundry whistle...

Delinda Joy Latray

Delinda Joy Latray

Feb 23, 2025

Delinda Joy LaTray passed away peacefully February 23, 2025, surrounded by family and her care team.

Born to Donald and Maxine (Doney) LaTray on September 29, 1963.  She was born with an extra copy of the 21st chromosome, better known as Down Syndrome.  She was a “diamond in the rough,” shining bright.

She greeted people...

Norma Jean (Indendi)  Tarkalson

Norma Jean (Indendi) Tarkalson

Feb 22, 2025

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother Norma Jean Indendi Tarkalson. Norma was the oldest of three daughters born to Albert and Ellen Indendi on May 17, 1942 in Anaconda, MT and died peacefully on February 22, 2025 in Butte, MT.  Norma spent her childhood with her...

Donald Raymond Tweedy

Donald Raymond Tweedy

Feb 18, 2025

Donald Raymond Tweedy, age 60, of Anaconda, passed away on February 18, 2025.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

Please visit the sidebar to offer condolences or share a memory of Donald.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Donald and his family.

Mary Jane Collins

Mary Jane Collins

Feb 17, 2025

Mary Jane Collins,  80, passed away peacefully at her home February 17th. 2025. Elvis finally got to meet his "biggest fan"! Born September 20th, 1944 to Kenneth and Geraldine Knepple in Niles, Michigan,  Jane would spend the next 80 years writing her story. Growing up in San Diego with her cherished siblings,  Suzanne, Ruth, and Tom,  they spent thier...

Ramona Joella Valdez

Ramona Joella Valdez

Feb 14, 2025

Ramona Joella Valdez, age 87, of Anaconda, Montana, passed away on February 14, 2025. Services are pending and will be held at a later date. Please check back for the obituary as it will be published in the coming days.

Memorials in honor of Ramona are suggested to Pintler Pets Humane Society, P.O. Box 1204, Anaconda, MT...

Shadd Taylor Kauffman

Shadd Taylor Kauffman

Feb 12, 2025

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of Shadd Taylor Kauffman on February 12, 2025.

Shadd was born to Roland Eugene and Mary Deean (Taylor) Kauffman on November 16, 1973 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. His family later moved to the family farm in Bloomfield, Montana when he was an infant.

He attended school in...

Julienne Helen Palakovich

Julienne Helen Palakovich

Feb 12, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Julienne Helen “Julie” Palakovich, who left us peacefully on February 12, 2025, at the age of 66. Julie was born on March 31, 1958, in Anaconda, Montana, to John and Janice (Higgins) Palakovich.

Julie’s life journey began in her hometown of Anaconda, where she graduated from...

Noel T Davidson

Noel T Davidson

Feb 12, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father and brother, Noel T. Davidson, at the age of 93, on February 12, 2025. He was a man whose integrity, dedication, and quiet wisdom touched the lives of all who knew him. Noel was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, during the Great Depression,...

Rosemary Laura Brown

Rosemary Laura Brown

Feb 9, 2025

Rosemary Laura Brown, age 75, of Anaconda, passed away on February 9, 2025.

There are no services planned at this time.

Please visit the sidebar to offer condolences or share a memory of Rosemary.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Rosemary and her family.

Lanell Emilee Benner

Lanell Emilee Benner

Feb 8, 2025

Lanell Emilee Benner, age 87, of Butte, passed away on February 8, 2025.

There are no services planned at this time.

Please visit the sidebar to offer condolences or share a memory of Lanell.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Lanell and her family.

Edna Saltenberger

Edna Saltenberger

Feb 7, 2025

Edna Saltenberger, age 88, died peacefully on Friday, February 7, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Edna was born in Three Forks, MT, on February 5, 1937, to Ed and Edna Bellach.

Edna graduated from Three Forks High School and went on to become a registered nurse. During nursing school, she met Jack Satlenberger while...

Linda Katherine Forkan

Linda Katherine Forkan

Feb 6, 2025

Linda Forkan 72, gained her angel wings after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Linda was the third daughter born to Thomas and Doris Blaz of Anaconda on August 12, 1952. Linda grew up in Anaconda and was a proud member of the Anaconda High school class of 1970. Linda was blessed with three children whom she loved and...

Helen Rae Borrowman

Helen Rae Borrowman

Feb 5, 2025

Helen Rae Borrowman, 77, passed away peacefully at Anaconda Hospital on February 5, 2025, after a short illness.

Helen was born in Yellowstone Park on August 20, 1947, to Betty and John Galle. She grew up in Opportunity, where she was raised by her grandmother, Kathleen Glasson. She graduated from Anaconda High School in 1966. She married...