OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
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
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
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
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.
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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home has been privileged to care for Margaret and her family.
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
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.
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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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
Feb 9, 2025
Rosemary Laura Brown, age 75, of Anaconda, passed away on February 9, 2025.
There are no services planned at this time.
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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.
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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
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
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...


