Obituaries

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...

Apr 2, 2025

Albert Trautman, 85, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 2, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

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...

Mar 28, 2025

Marvin Steinwand, 85, of Helena, Montana passed away on March 28, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

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...

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...

Mar 20, 2025

Claudia Jean “CJ” Larson passed away of natural causes at her son’s home in Helena, Montana, on March 20, 2025. She was 82.

CJ was born in 1942 to Wyman C. Peterson and Jean M. Paterson in Conrad, Montana. At age five, the family moved to Kalispell, Montana, where CJ “grew up on a horse” exploring the countryside west of town....

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;...

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...

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...

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...

Mar 14, 2025

Rick Allen Miller, 76, of Boulder, MT, passed away at his home on March 14, 2025.

Rick was born on May 4, 1948, to Cliffton and Helen (Pinkerton) Miller in Livingston, MT. Rick had two siblings, Sandra (Miller) Young of Missouri and Roy Miller of Livingston, MT.

He grew up in Clyde Park, MT on...

Mar 13, 2025

Coy Jane (Damuth) McHenry, age 79, passed away on March 13, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving family and passed peacefully with a lovely smile on her face. Coy was living at the Masonic Home in Helena MT at the time of her passing.

Coy was born on September 12,1945 in Townsend, MT to Leo and...

Mar 10, 2025

Judith Nevins, 82, of Helena, Montana passed away on March 10, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Mar 10, 2025

Lucinda Borra, 71, of Helena, Montana passed away on March 10, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Mar 10, 2025

Marjorie Stier, 80, of Helena, Montana passed away on March 10, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Mar 9, 2025

John Hugh Currin, 72, of Townsend, Montana passed away on March 9, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Mar 6, 2025

Stephen James Karwaski, 61, of Helena, Montana passed away on March 6, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Mar 6, 2025

Clara Feuerstein of Helena, Montana a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and a beacon of joy in our lives, left us peacefully on March 6th surrounded by her family. She was 77 years old.

Clara was born on February 8th, 1948, in Flint, Michigan. She spent her life spreading laughter and love wherever she went. She was the...

Mar 4, 2025

Rose Lee "Penny" Abrahamson of Helena, MT passed away on March 4, 2025. She was 83 years old. Rose was born on March 30, 1941 in Shawmut, MT to Dixie Lee (Reynolds) and Lonnie Penrose "Rosie"Walker. When Rose was born, the doctor looked at her and said that her eyes looked like two big pennies and that is how...