OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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