Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Patricia Louise Johnson

Patricia Louise Johnson

Dec 14, 2024

Patricia Louise (Wakeland) Johnson was born on April 13, 1943, in Eureka, California, to Frank Merle Wakeland and Dorothy Louise (Steinhofer) Wakeland.  She was the middle of 3 daughters who grew up together in the McKinleyville, California, area of Humboldt County.  She met Dave Root Johnson and they married in Eureka, California, on May 29, 1971.  They had 2...

David Glen Penrod

David Glen Penrod

Dec 14, 2024

David Penrod, 52, of Helena, Montana passed away on December 14, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Leroy Ervin Mueske

Leroy Ervin Mueske

Dec 6, 2024

On December 6th 2024 LeRoy Mueske passed away quietly, surrounded with love. Whether known as, "Lee", "Doc", "Dirt", or in later years, "Big Sexy", he will not soon be forgotten.  He was a man with a boisterous laugh, a great story teller, quick with advice and a loyal father, grandfather, and friend.

Lee was born on October...

Helen C Murray

Helen C Murray

Dec 6, 2024

Helen Cronin Murray, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024, in Helena, Montana, just days shy of her 83rd birthday. Born on December 15, 1941, in Butte, Montana. Helen was Neil and Margret Cronin's cherished third child.

Helen's early education was at Immaculate Conception School in Butte. After graduating from...

Dorothy Padron

Dorothy Padron

Dec 5, 2024

Dorothy Padron, from Helena, Mt., died at home in her sleep on December 5, 2024. She was 75 years old.

Dorothy was born on April 26, 1949 in Denver CO. to Lucy and Joseph Romero along with 9 siblings Dorothy was the second youngest of the bunch. Dorothy met and married her high school sweetheart Daniel Padron...

Judith Annette Dela Cruz

Judith Annette Dela Cruz

Dec 3, 2024

Judith, Judy, Dela Cruz, of Helena, passed peacefully in her sleep on December 3, 2024.  Judy was born January 9, 1940.  Her mother was Josephine Margaret Carroll, and her father was Grover Pittman.   She married her soul mate Santos Dela Cruz in 1996.  She is survived by four sons and one daughter.

A celebration of her life...

James Edward Weis

James Edward Weis

Dec 2, 2024

James Weis, 81, of Helena, Montana passed away on December 2, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Carol J Robertson

Carol J Robertson

Dec 1, 2024

Carol (Marsh) Robertson passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones in Helena, MT. She was 91 years old. Born on Christmas day, December 25, 1932, in Scobey, MT, to Frank and Eugenia Marsh, Carol was the youngest of 11 children. Her siblings lovingly chose the name "Carol", inspired by the Christmas carol.

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Lorae Jean Williams

Lorae Jean Williams

Dec 1, 2024

Lorae Williams, 80, of Helena, Montana passed away on December 1, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Malcolm Leigh Rudd

Malcolm Leigh Rudd

Nov 30, 2024

Malcolm Rudd, 86, of Helena, Montana passed away on November 30, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Jeanne Ann Ratzer

Jeanne Ann Ratzer

Nov 23, 2024

Jeanne Ann Ratzer (Mason), Of Helena, MT passed away peacefully at her home on November 23, 2024, surrounded by her family.  She was 92 years old.

A celebration of Jeanne's life will be held at a future time.  Burial Arrangements are by Simple Cremations (Helena, MT) and Fairmount Cemeteries (Denver, CO) where Jeanne will be buried next...

Curt Eugene Harris

Curt Eugene Harris

Nov 22, 2024

Our family was not expecting Curts' life to be cut so short so soon. We are all devastated by this huge loss and he will be forever missed, but always in our thoughts and hearts.

Curt Harris was born August 28th, 1989, in Prescott, Arizona to Loren Harris and Elizabeth (Betty) O. Harris. Curt passed away November...

Carolyn Lorraine Maniatis

Carolyn Lorraine Maniatis

Nov 22, 2024

Carolyn L Maniatis (nee Andersen), 87, of Winston, Montana, and formerly of Palos Heights, Illinois, passed away November 22, 2024.

Beloved wife of the late James Maniatis; loving mother of Dawn Reynolds, Debbie (Mike) McDonald; adoring Grammy of Martin (Gina) McDonald, and William (Kacie) McDonald; great grandmother to Cole, Henry and Cody; dearest sister to the late...

Betty Lou Dunn

Betty Lou Dunn

Nov 20, 2024

Betty Lou Dunn, 92, of Bozeman, Montana passed away on November 20, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Mary Jean Eikomstead

Mary Jean Eikomstead

Nov 17, 2024

Mary Jean Eikomstead, 76, of Helena, Montana passed away on November 17, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Pamala Marie Hernandez

Pamala Marie Hernandez

Nov 17, 2024

In Loving Memory Of Pamala Hernandez.

Pam, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully in the early hours of November 17th. She was a strong, loving woman who dedicated herself to her family and her passions.

Born on June 11th, 1942, Pam was the devoted wife of...

Daniel Nathan Olson

Daniel Nathan Olson

Nov 15, 2024

Daniel Olson, 49, of Helena, Montana passed away on November 15, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Dick Lee Warner

Dick Lee Warner

Nov 15, 2024

Dick Lee Warner, age 76, of Montana City, Montana, died in his home, surrounded by his family on November 15, 2024.

Dick was born on April 10, 1948 to Harold (Dick) and Edith Warner in Marshfield, Wisconsin, the oldest of 7 children.

Dick was a 1966 graduate of Chetek High School. He attended the University...

Walter "Wally" Douglas Copenhaver

Walter "Wally" Douglas Copenhaver

Nov 13, 2024

Helena, MT – Walter Douglas Copenhaver passed away in Helena on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the age of 81. He was born in Missoula, MT on July 10, 1943 to Lawrence and Laura Copenhaver.

Walter, known to most as Wally, attended elementary school in a one room schoolhouse in Ovando, MT, followed by high school at...

Jeanette Louise Lee

Jeanette Louise Lee

Nov 9, 2024

Jeanette Lee, 61, of Helena, Montana passed away on November 9, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.