OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anaconda, MT

Serving Anaconda, Montana & Surrounding Areas

Bernice May Verlanic

Bernice May Verlanic

Dec 13, 2025

Once again, the angels took another beautiful soul back to heaven to join our heavenly Father. In the early morning hours of December 13, 2025, Bernice May (Kopp) Verlanic passed away with her daughter, Kamala Marie Verlanic Ball, by her side at St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula, MT. Bernice was 79 years old.

Bernice was born to Nick and Katherine (Ehlis) Kopp...

Sharon Harris

Sharon Harris

Dec 29, 2025

Sharon Harris, 81, of Anaconda, passed on December 29, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

Please visit below to offer condolences to the family or share a memory of Sharon.

Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Sharon and her family.

Ronald Edward Collins

Ronald Edward Collins

Dec 27, 2025

Ronald Edward Collins, 81, of Deer Lodge, passed on December 27, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Ronald and his family.

Rhonda Lee Cochrane

Rhonda Lee Cochrane

Dec 26, 2025

Rhonda Lee Cochrane, 70, of Missoula, passed on December 26, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Rhonda and her family.

Michael "Mike" Alan Fode

Michael "Mike" Alan Fode

Dec 25, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Michael “Mike” Alan Fode on December 25, 2025, at the age of 58. He was surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was born on December 11, 1967, to Earl and Lena Fode in Anaconda, MT. He was 1 of 16 children.

After graduating from high school, Mike worked odd jobs....

Carolyn Anita Harris

Carolyn Anita Harris

Dec 19, 2025

Carolyn A. Harris, 75, of Anaconda, passed on December 19, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Carolyn and her family.

Denise Marie Warneke

Denise Marie Warneke

Dec 18, 2025

Denise Marie Warneke, 71, of Anaconda, passed on December 18, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Denise and her family.

Katherine Marie Hart

Katherine Marie Hart

Dec 16, 2025

Kathy died on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born to Tiny and Sally (McMahon) Longfellow on July 25, 1942, in Anaconda, MT. She attended grade school and high school in Anaconda.

After meeting Don Hart on New Year’s Eve, 1959, they eloped to Philipsburg in May 1960. Together they had 4 children. Sandy, Kevin, Donna, and Mike. Kathy was a...

Marilyn Christine Anderson

Marilyn Christine Anderson

Dec 10, 2025

Marilyn Christine Anderson passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2025. She is survived by two nephews, Paul B. (Cathleen) Anderson and Brad C. (Jodi) Anderson; two nieces, Judith L. Cunningham and Lori J. (Dale) Goldy; one great niece; five great nephews; three great, great nieces and three great, great nephews. In passing, she rejoins her parents, Jack W. and Mary...

David Edward Brownlee

David Edward Brownlee

Dec 10, 2025

David Edward Brownlee, of Warm Springs, passed on December 10, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for David and his family.

Bonnie Ann Smith

Bonnie Ann Smith

Dec 5, 2025

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Bonnie Ann (Trerise) Smith was born in Anaconda on April 15, 1940, to E. P. (Ted) and Ann (Swanson) Trerise.

Bonnie attended local schools, graduating from Anaconda Senior High in 1958. While at Montana Western College she met Walter Frank Smith. After dinner on their first date at the Moose Tavern, Frank asked her to come back to...

Michael Lee Meagher

Michael Lee Meagher

Dec 4, 2025

Michael Lee Meagher, age 68, of Deer Lodge, passed on December 04, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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

Lucille Coley

Lucille Coley

Nov 30, 2025

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On Sunday, November 30th, 2025, Lucille Coley passed away peacefully at home in Anaconda surrounded by her loving family. Lucille was born January 20th, 1933, in Arco, Idaho. She was the first born daughter of William and Emma Rodgers. After Lucille’s mother passed away in 1936, she was raised by her father, and her aunt and uncle,...

Donna Lee Lutey

Donna Lee Lutey

Nov 28, 2025

On November 28, 2025, our beloved “GiGi, Nana, Mom, Wife & Friend”, Donna Lutey, passed away peacefully at Community Hospital of Anaconda. Donna was born in Butte, Montana on March 16th, 1939 to John E. Harrington and Helen Powers Harrington. She was one of six children. Donna stayed active while attending St. Mary’s Catholic School including playing Volleyball and Softball....

William Edward Matesich

William Edward Matesich

Nov 27, 2025

William Edward Matesich, age 68, of Anaconda, passed on November 27, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for William and his family.

Diana Gail West

Diana Gail West

Nov 25, 2025

In the late afternoon of November 25, 2025 Diana passed away in the quiet of her room at the Community Hospital of Anaconda, Montana. She had been fighting a battle with cancer for nearly 2 years. Diana was born in Livingston, Park County, Montana on August 5, 1951 to the proud parents Donivan Ray and Dixie Elizabeth Keto.

Diana spent her...

Shirley Ann McKenna

Shirley Ann McKenna

Nov 23, 2025

Shirley Ann McKenna, age 89, of Anaconda, passed on November 23, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Shirley and her family.

Maurice Roland Archer

Maurice Roland Archer

Nov 21, 2025

Maurice Roland Archer, age 84, of Deer Lodge, passed on November 21, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Maurice and his family.

Walter Lee Boese

Walter Lee Boese

Nov 18, 2025

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Walter Lee Boese, 75, of Deer Lodge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family, on Nov. 18, at Community Hospital of Anaconda.Walter was born in Detroit, Mich., on July 3, 1950, to Walter Henry and Dolores Patricia (Shattuck) Boese. He graduated from Fraser High School in Fraser, Mich., in 1968, and attended the University of Alaska from 1972 to...

Walter Dean Rangitsch

Walter Dean Rangitsch

Nov 16, 2025

Walter Dean Rangitsch, age 85, of Anaconda, passed on November 16, 2025.

No services are planned at this time.

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Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home and Crematory have been privileged to care for Walter and his family.