Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

James Allen Shurtliff

James Allen Shurtliff

Jul 7, 2025

James Shurtliff, Jim, passed away on July 7, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Patricia Ann Kiely

Patricia Ann Kiely

Jul 5, 2025

Patricia Ann Kiely (Haulman), 98, of Helena, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on July 5th, 2025, from natural causes. Coincidently, she had quite the send off with all of the 4th of July fireworks in the background!

Patricia was born on May 23, 1927 in Kellogg, Idaho. She was affectionately called Patsy by her...

Richard Wayne Berg

Richard Wayne Berg

Jul 5, 2025

Richard Wayne Berg, Rik to those who knew him, of Helena, Montana traveled from this timeline on July 5th, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

His new adventure leaves a few behind including his children, Jami Daehn (Andrew Daehn), Rikki Berg (Clayton Church), and Jalene Lott (Michael Lott), his grandchildren Sylis Daehn, Orin Daehn, Azreal Lott, Allie...

Len Thomas Johnson

Len Thomas Johnson

Jul 4, 2025

Len Thomas Johnson passed away peacefully at his home in Helena, Montana, on July 4, 2025, surrounded by those he loved. He was 69 years old.

Len was born on December 10, 1955, in Cut Bank, Montana, to Glen Thomas Johnson and Consuello Larsen. A proud Montanan through and through, he was raised in Helena and graduated...

Margaret Jean Schnaderbeck

Margaret Jean Schnaderbeck

Jul 1, 2025

Meg (Margaret Jean Beveridge) Schnaderbeck left the people she loved on this earth to join her Savior on July 1st 2025, after her battle with multiple myeloma for eight years. Meg was born as Margaret Jean Beveridge on April 29, 1967 in Helena, Montana to parents Marie and Charles Beveridge. She was the youngest of five children.

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Mary Louise Peterson

Mary Louise Peterson

Jun 28, 2025

Mary Louise Peterson was taken from us and called home to her Father in heaven in a tragic accident on June 28th, 2025, in Helena Montana at the young age of forty-one.

Mary was born on March 27th, 1984, in Great Falls Montana. The youngest of three born to Steve Peterson and Rae Nickerson. They moved back...

Steven Douglas Matthews

Steven Douglas Matthews

Jun 25, 2025

Steven "Steve" Matthews has always been a Helena boy.  Born in 1967, the youngest of five children to Robert and Opal Matthews, Steve prided himself as a Montana Hillbilly.  He loved the outdoors, he loved his home in the woods, and most of all, he loved his children, Caitlin and Jake, both of whom are pursuing higher education in...

Kathleen Mary Burt

Kathleen Mary Burt

Jun 25, 2025

Kathleen Burt, 73, of East Helena, Montana passed away on June 25, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Michael Lee Daniels

Michael Lee Daniels

Jun 18, 2025

Michael Daniels, 81, of Clancy, Montana passed away on June 18, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Charles Robert Sheaffer

Charles Robert Sheaffer

Jun 17, 2025

Charles Robert Sheaffer (Charlie) of Helena, MT passed peacefully in his home at Touchmark on June 17, 2025. He had recently celebrated his 102 birthday with all of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Charles was born on April 29,1923 in Oakville, WA to George and Cora Sheaffer. He was the youngest of five children, with older...

Robert Steven Kaster

Robert Steven Kaster

Jun 15, 2025

Robert Kaster, 70, of Clancy, Montana passed away on June 15, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Julian Aurthur Theriault

Julian Aurthur Theriault

Jun 15, 2025

Julian Arthur Theriault (Terry), age 90, passed away on June 15, 2025, surrounded by his family. Born on June 3, 1935, in Lemon, South Dakota, Julian lived a life devoted to service and community.

As a Veteran of the United States Navy and the Korean War, Julian served his country with honor and integrity. After his military...

Vincent George Barrett

Vincent George Barrett

Jun 9, 2025

Vincent George Barrett died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on the morning of June 9, 2025. He was 73 years old.

Vince was born on July 9 ,1951 in Oceanside, New York. As a young person he enjoyed playing sports with his brother, Mike and  attained a scholarship to Rutgers University, where he attended from 1969-1973....

Arlene Sybil Mackay

Arlene Sybil Mackay

Jun 8, 2025

Arlene Mackay, 86, of Avon, Montana passed away on June 8, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Crystal Marie Cislo

Crystal Marie Cislo

Jun 8, 2025

Crystal Marie Braaten Cislo of Helena passed away at St. Pete's Hospital June 8, 2025, from complications of rheumatoid arthritis which she had battled forty-seven plus years.

Crystal was born August 17, 1936, at Wyndmere, ND to John and Clara (Hoverud) Braaten. She grew up in rural Richland County North Dakota and graduated from Kindred High School...

Christine Ann Mccullough

Christine Ann Mccullough

Jun 5, 2025

Christine Ann McCullough, 60, of Helena, Montana passed away on June 5, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Curtiss George Buster

Curtiss George Buster

Jun 4, 2025

Curtiss George Buster, age 86, of Lincoln, MT, joined the Lord on June 4, 2025.

Curtiss was born on March 6, 1939, in Helena, Mont., to Frank and Elsie Buster.  In 1961 he found the love of his life, Roberta, and they started a family.  The two were committed to God and family, whilst sharing lots of...

Robert Michael Tomich

Robert Michael Tomich

Jun 4, 2025

Robert Michael Tomich, affectionately known as 'Toes' to many, passed away June 4, 2025 from metastatic melanoma. Robert was born in Butte, MT February 15, 1951. The family later moved to Boulder where he graduated from Jefferson High School.

Robert began his working career with the Forest Service. Robert loved this job as it required he spend...

Kathy Lynne Tetrault

Kathy Lynne Tetrault

Jun 2, 2025

Kathy Lynne Tetrault was born in Helena, MT, on April 13th, 1961 to Kenneth and Emma Tetrault.

She passed away in her home surrounded by family on the morning of Monday June 2nd, 2025.

Kathy really enjoyed baking and many of us were blessed at Christmas with her homemade candies and cookies. She also loved...

Janice K. (Sharp) Williams

Janice K. (Sharp) Williams

Jun 2, 2025

Janice K. (Sharp) Williams of Helena passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 2nd, 2025 in Helena, MT surrounded by her loving family and friends, her son & daughter & son in-law, her sister, niece, great nephew & niece, In-law family member, and two of her beloved friends. She was born in Helena, MT on December 18th, 1961 to Louis...