OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT
Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas
Robert "Bobby" Louis Nelson
Nov 14, 2024
Robert Louis Nelson
“Bobby”
Robert “Bobby” Passed away November 14, 2024. Bobby was born October 10, 1946 in Pekin, Illinois to Delmar and Analee Nelson. The family later moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico where He grew up.
Bobby touched the lives of all who knew him. His Compassionate heart showed through his beautiful...
Margot Canice Smith
Nov 13, 2024
Margot Canice Smith, age 80, of Anaconda, passed away on November 13, 2024. There are no services planned at this time Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Margot. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Margot and her family.
Clifford "Cliff" Leiss Sr.
Nov 12, 2024
Clifford Leiss Sr., born in Killdeer, ND., on November 26, 1949 passed away in Anaconda, MT., on November 12, 2024 peacefully in his home. He was born to Valentine and Isabelle Leiss. He was the second youngest util his father passed away. His mother remarried to a man named Thomas, at which time there were six more siblings that...
Michael "Mick" Zemliska
Nov 7, 2024
Michael “Mick” Zemliska passed away on November 7, 2024, at his home after a long health battle.
On May 25, 1954, Micks parents and older brother Daune celebrated his birth and was introduced to all as Michael W. Zemliska (Mick), the son of Bruce and Ruth Zemliska from Glasgow Montana.
Just three years later when...
Lori Jean Nugent
Nov 6, 2024
After years of struggling with illness, Lori Nugent made her final passage. Lori was born on February 14, 1951in Anaconda to Wallace and Lilyan Nugent. He was in the Coast Guard and she a Registered Nurse who, by chance, met in San Francisco. After their marriage, they returned home to Anaconda to raise their family.
Lori graduated...
Mark Arthur Kline
Nov 3, 2024
Mark Arthur Kline, age 69, passed away on November 3rd, 2024, in Anaconda, MT. He was born on February 19th, 1955, to Alice and George Kline. At the age of 17, he married his longtime best friend and love, Patty Kline. This was the beginning of a beautiful 50-year union that not only stood the test of time but...
Timothy Allen Lofing Sr.
Oct 31, 2024
Timothy Allen Lofing Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on October 31, 2024. Tim was born the youngest boy of 5 children on a small farm in Columbus, Montana on January 29th, 1944, to Alex and Marie Lofing. He worked for the smelter in Anaconda, Montana until 1980 and became a pipefitter and welder until retirement. He was...
Joshua "Josh" Walter Reid
Oct 30, 2024
Joshua "Josh" Walter Reid, age 30, of Anaconda and Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on November 27, 2024. Services will be held in the coming days and will be announced when arrangements are finalized. Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or share a memory of Josh.
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Lenley Ward Paul
Oct 25, 2024
In Loving Memory of Lenley Ward Paul
Lenley (Lenny), a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on October 25, 2024, at the age of 79. Known for his hardworking spirit, love for family, and dedication to his faith, Lenny leaves behind a legacy rich with memories and love.
Lenny was born and raised...
Marilyn Kay Holm
Oct 23, 2024
Marilyn Kay Holm age 75 passed away peacefully on October 23, 2024 at her home in Anaconda. Marilyn was the youngest child of Earl and Mildred Sager and was raised in Anaconda with her two brothers Earl and Robert Sager. Marilyn graduated high school in Anaconda in 1967 and attended Western Montana College. She worked at Galen State Hospital...
Donald "Donnie" Vucasovich
Oct 23, 2024
On October 23, 2024, Donald “Donnie Vu” Vucasovich left this life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Donnie was born on October 26th, 1942, at St. Ann's Hospital in Anaconda, MT. He was the second child to Voin and Danica Vucasovich.
Donnie, who had been blind since birth, did not let that...
Blair Nicole Conrady
Oct 23, 2024
Our sweet beloved Blair passed away unexpectedly on October 23rd, 2024. Blair was born on September 23rd 1988 to parents Sandra and Val Widmer. She was raised with siblings Vern, Kerry, Cory, Eddy, Megan, and RJ whom she loved very much.
Blair was a wild child growing up, she was mischievous and very good at climbing the...
John Nicholas Palakovich Jr
Oct 22, 2024
On October 22, John Palakovich, 94, passed away in Billings, MT while recovering from an injury.
John was born in Anaconda on December 3, 1929, to John Nicholas Palakovich, Sr. and Helen Veronica (Laslovich) Palakovich. He was the fifth of eight children. The family lived in a small three bedroom house in Goosetown that had only one...
Patricia "Pat" Higgins
Oct 20, 2024
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Patricia “Pat” Higgins, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at BeeHive Homes in Butte.
Born Irene Patricia Sullivan on August 15, 1934, in Anaconda, MT, to James and Cecelia (Sugrue) Sullivan, Pat was the oldest of four children. She and her siblings, Connie, Jim Jr., and Kathy grew up...
Joseph Arthur Lombardi
Oct 20, 2024
Joseph Arthur Lombardi, age 81, of Deer Lodge, passed away on October 20, 2024.
There are no services planned at this time
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Phillip "Stan" Stanley Fries
Oct 20, 2024
On October 20, 2024, Stan Fries made one more trip up Mt. Powell to the Dempsey Lakes, but didn’t stop at the top this time. Stan passed away peacefully at age 93, after a final weekend surrounded by family and friends, in Deer Lodge, MT, his home of over 55 years. Stan will be remembered for his heart, and...
Mary "Sue" Ehman
Oct 12, 2024
Mary Sue (“Sue”) Ehman passed away peacefully on October 12, 2024, at the age of 81, in Anaconda, Montana, at her family home, “the Big House” with her daughter by her side, and her brother and many family members in attendance. Born on January 24, 1943, Sue led a life marked by kindness, thoughtfulness, and a deep commitment to...
Leo Raymond Scholler
Oct 10, 2024
Leo Raymond Scholler, affectionately known as "King Papa," passed away surrounded by his loved ones, on October 10, 2024, at the age of 80. Leo fought many health battles over the years but continued to be a symbol of resilience and strength until the very end.
Born on July 6, 1944, in International Falls, MN to Otto...
Kay Ann Kiewatt
Oct 6, 2024
Kay Ann Kiewatt, age 83, of Anaconda, passed away on October 6, 2024. Kay was born July 10, 1941, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, to Harold and Vivian (Foster) Greeley.
Kay attended grade school in Adams, Wisconsin. Her family moved to Waseca, Minnesota in 1958, for Harold's employment. Kay graduated from Waseca High School in 1959.
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Clayton Allen Ferrell
Sep 27, 2024
Clayton Allen Ferrell, age 73, of Thermopolis, Wyoming, passed away on September 27, 2024. Services are pending and will be announced when arrangements are finalized. Please visit the sidebar to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Clayton. Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Clayton and his...


