OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

Royce "Dusty" Skocilich

Royce "Dusty" Skocilich

Jan 28, 2025

Royce “Dusty” Skocilich has made his journey to reunite with those who have left before him. If you were to ask him where he was going he would have said “ I am going to see a man about a pink elephant.”

Dusty was born in Deer Lodge to Lawrence & Dorothy Skocilich on July 8, 1953....

Timothy Charles Vosburgh

Timothy Charles Vosburgh

Jan 27, 2025

Our world has been affected by the loss of a gentle soul, Timothy Charles Vosburgh. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor on Christmas Eve 2024 and passed away January 27, 2025 at home in Anaconda, Montana.

Tim was born in Butte on April 5, 1956. He went home to Boulder, Montana where he was raised in...

Jerry Edward Lindquist

Jerry Edward Lindquist

Jan 27, 2025

Jerry Edward Lindquist, age 83, of Anaconda, passed away on January 27, 2025. Jerry was born January 28, 1941 to Edward and Alice Lindquist and died January 27, 2025.  He attended Whittier, Butte High, and graduated from Montana Tech in Mineral Dressing Engineering, 1973.

He married JoAnn Lorello and they had 3 children together. Daughter, Molly, died...

Charles Joseph Pence Jr.

Charles Joseph Pence Jr.

Jan 25, 2025

Charles Joseph Pence Jr., age 61, of Philipsburg, passed away on January 25, 2025.

There are no services planned at this time.

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

Doris Elaine Sando

Doris Elaine Sando

Jan 24, 2025

Doris was born and raised in Billings, Montana and after graduation from high school became an accomplished graphic artist working for two different "mad men" advertising agencies until her retirement in 1985.

Doris was an avid gardener and especially enjoyed digging around in her fancy iris beds well into her mid-80's before it became too physically demanding....

Patricia Lou Skakles

Patricia Lou Skakles

Jan 23, 2025

On January 23 the angels came and took a beautiful life to heaven. The skies were much brighter, but our hearts were so much heavier.

Patty Grinolds was born in Butte, Montana on August 24, 1951, to Jack and Darlene Grinolds. The third child of six Judy, Sandy, Patty, Johnny, Dan and Dale. She loved her siblings,...

Diana Kay Durkin

Diana Kay Durkin

Jan 18, 2025

Diana Kay Durkin, age 73, of Anaconda, passed away on January 18, 2025.

There are no services planned at this time

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

Loxie Lynette Brenton

Loxie Lynette Brenton

Jan 17, 2025

Loxie Lynette Brenton, age 69, of Deer Lodge, passed away on January 17, 2025.

There are no services planned at this time.

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Albert Valentine Messer

Albert Valentine Messer

Jan 16, 2025

Albert Messer died peacefully on Thursday January 16, 2025, at the age of 89.

Albert was born on February 19,1935, in Hettinger North Dakota to Katie and John Messer. He married the love of his life Dolores Gerhardt in August 1956. Leaving North Dakota, the couple settled in Anaconda in 1963 and opened Coast to Coast Hardware,...

Alice Margaret Beam

Alice Margaret Beam

Jan 15, 2025

Alice Margaret Lacy Beam, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84.

Alice was born on May 7, 1940, in Livingstonville, NY, to Henrietta (Hipfl) and Leland Judson Lacy. She was the fourth of eight siblings and grew up in Middleburgh, NY, where she began to form...

Laverne Doris Jourdonais

Laverne Doris Jourdonais

Jan 13, 2025

Laverne Doris Jourdonais, 86, was born and raised in Anaconda, MT. Laverne spent 2 years in the US Marine Corp before starting her family. She later joined the US Army Reserves and dedicated over 20 years, where she retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Laverne had a servants heart, which she exhibited in her dedication as a nurse, both in...

Joshua "Josh" Charles Brenton

Joshua "Josh" Charles Brenton

Jan 9, 2025

Joshua "Josh" Charles Brenton, age 45, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on January 9, 2025. The obituary will be posted in the coming days.

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Shirley Ann Manson

Shirley Ann Manson

Jan 9, 2025

Shirley Ann Manson, age 81, of Anaconda, passed away on January 9, 2025.

Shirley Ann Manson was born in Anaconda on July 15, 1943, to Mario and Rena (Moreni) Ungaretti.  She was welcomed into the family by her older brother, Bob, and spent her childhood in the east end of town surrounded by an Italian contingency of...

Kristi Deshae Pflug

Kristi Deshae Pflug

Jan 9, 2025

Kristi DeShae Pflug, age 54, of Anaconda, passed away on January 9, 2025. Services are pending and will be published when arrangements are finalized. Please check back soon for full service details and the obituary.

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Mladen Babich

Mladen Babich

Jan 7, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mladen Babich August 15, 1929–January 7, 2025

Mladen "Babo" Babich passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of courage, generosity, and a life well-lived. Born in Bileća, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mladen's remarkable journey began amidst the challenges of World War II. Drafted at the tender age of 15, he served with...

Larry Eugene Spangberg

Larry Eugene Spangberg

Jan 6, 2025

Larry was born in Eau Claire, WI in 1941 and thanks to a trip Out West with his big brother Wimpy when he was 12, Larry moved to Montana at age 31 to fulfill a lifelong dream of living in the mountains and being a mountain man. He had an extensive background in Montana history and followed his passion...

Thomas Scott Ouellette

Thomas Scott Ouellette

Jan 6, 2025

Thomas Scott Ouellette

March 10th, 1961 - January 6th, 2025

Tom peacefully passed away at his home on January 6th. He survived being the 4th born child of Ben and Phyllis Ouellette and was born in Great Falls, MT. He attended elementary school in Missoula, Montana and although not the most dedicated student, graduated from...

Larry Eugene Spanberg

Larry Eugene Spanberg

Jan 6, 2025

Larry Eugene Spanberg, age 83, of Deer Lodge, Montana, passed away on January 6, 2025.

Services are pending and will be announced when set.

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Earlene Vivian Panek

Earlene Vivian Panek

Jan 2, 2025

Earlene Vivian Panek, age 74, of Goldcreek, Montana, passed away on January 2, 2025.

There are no services planned at this time.

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Darlene Francis Roberts

Darlene Francis Roberts

Dec 31, 2024

It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Darlene Francis Roberts.

She will be greatly missed by all.

“Darn” absolutely embraced life, she could light up a room with her smile and

fun loving personality. She could cook up a storm and whip up a mean potato

salad...