Earl Smith
Apr 22, 2025
"Do not go gentle into that good night,
Old age should burn and rage at close of day;
Rage, rage against the dying of the light."
Dylan Thomas
Earl Gay Smith died April 22, 2025, after a valiant fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Earl was born October 10,1934 to Earley G....
Ralph Franklin Shook
Apr 22, 2025
Ralph Franklin Shook, 91, of Helena, Montana, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 at Cooney Convalescent Home. His life will be celebrated Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Pizza Ranch.
Born in Swannanoa, North Carolina, to Oval and Helen (Shirlen) Shook, April 6, 1934. He was the oldest of 5 children. He attended school in Swannanoa until...
Russel L Dean Hauck
Apr 20, 2025
Russell Dean Hauck, age 75, passed away in Helena on April 20, 2025.
An interment service with military honors will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison.
Simple Cremation has assisted the family.
Isabella Marie St. Jean
Apr 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we share the sudden passing of our beloved daughter and only child, Isabella Marie St. Jean. At 15 years old, Isabella's bright life was tragically cut short late at night on April 18, 2025, due to a severe food related allergic reaction. Born in San Diego in August 2009, Isabella was a vibrant...
Nicholas Emory Tyree
Apr 15, 2025
Nicholas Tyree, a resident of Helena for most of his life, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on April 12, 2025. He was 42.
Nick was born in Helena to Pam and Gary Tyree on June 30, 1982. A member of the last cohort to attend Ray Bjork Elementary, Nick graduated from Helena High School in 2000. In...
Tim Brent Kelsey
Apr 14, 2025
Tim was born on 9/6/1949 to Louise and Keith Kelsey
Tim grew up in Provo Utah where he would run the Provo River with his brothers fishing and hiking. Tim loved to work on cars he learned this from his uncle Rasmeson at Rass's garage in Orem Utah. He restored many beautiful cars throughout his life.
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Mary Jane Martin
Apr 13, 2025
Mary Martin , 71, of Townsend, MT passed away on April 13, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Michael Thomas Cosgrove
Apr 10, 2025
Michael Cosgrove, 84, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 10, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Shirley Mae Cardente
Apr 6, 2025
Shirley Cardente, 87, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 6, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Carolyn Ann Gorshe
Apr 4, 2025
Carolyn Gorshe, 81, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 4, 2025. At her request, there will be no services. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Edward John Sexton
Apr 4, 2025
On April 4, 2025, our deeply loved husband, father, grandpa, and brother passed away at age 76 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home, with his wife of 50 years, Donnie, by his side. Ed was born on March 4, 1949 to Suzanne Fix Sexton and John Sexton in Frankfurt, Germany, where his father was...
Albert Conrad Trautman
Apr 2, 2025
Albert Trautman, 85, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 2, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Terry Ray Darling
Mar 30, 2025
Terry Ray Darling, age 71, of Townsend, Montana, passed away peacefully in his home on March 30, 2025.
Terry or "TD" as many knew him, was the first of 6 children born to Wesley and Betty (Terry) Darling on July 28, 1953 in Flint, Michigan. Terry attended Kearsley schools and graduated with the class of 1971. Following...
Marvin John Steinwand
Mar 28, 2025
Marvin Steinwand, 85, of Helena, Montana passed away on March 28, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Donald Gene Bergman
Mar 27, 2025
Donald Gene Bergman, 84, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025, at his home in Townsend, Montana, with his wife, Trina Bergman, by his side. Don was born on January 2, 1941, in Cass County, North Dakota, to Kenneth and Shirley Bergman. Don grew up with a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a strong sense of family. After...
Daphne Kay Ahrendes
Mar 24, 2025
Daphne Kay (Brewer) Ahrendes, 78, of Helena, MT died on March 24, 2025, from complications of long-lasting health problems. Her life was full of adventure chasing her husband and two sons trying to keep them corralled. Born in Helena on January 4th, 1947, to Kay and Eva Brewer, Daphne attended Helena High and proceeded to attend MSU. Daphne enjoyed...
Cody Lin Buffham
Mar 15, 2025
Cody Buffham, Age 53, passed away suddenly on March 15, 2025, at home. He was born on August 18, 1971, in Montrose, CO, to Les Buffham and Phyllis Buffham. Cody graduated from Saugus High School in California. He was preceded in death by his parents, Les and Phyllis Buffham.
He is survived by his loving wife, Ilene;...
David Roger Carlson
Mar 15, 2025
David Roger Carlson was born November 19, 1941, to Gernard and Leota Carlson in Edgar, Montana. He was raised on the family farm near Edgar and particularly enjoyed cultivating beans and sugar beets on especially hot summer days. He graduated from Edgar High School in 1960. He had two brothers, Herman and Alan. He graduated from Montana State University...
Deborah Don Durham
Mar 15, 2025
Deborah Don (Tudahl) Durham passed away on March 15, 2025, at her home in Boulder, Montana. She was born on May 5, 1954, in Minot, North Dakota, the eldest of five children. Deb spent her early years in Berthold, North Dakota, where she attended grade school before moving to Missoula, Montana. She continued her education at Franklin Grade School...
Harley Eugene Stevenson
Mar 15, 2025
Harley Eugene Stevenson was born November 11, 1933, to Arthur and Aldina Dimick in Grass Valley, California. He and his younger brother Byron grew up in the SDA Church Pathfinders enjoying the California outdoors. He loved finding interesting rocks and collected amazing specimens throughout his 91 years.
Harley met Jeannette Davis, a beautiful young woman at Monterey...
