Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana
And the Surrounding Areas
Jesse Carroll
Aug 6, 2024
Jesse Dylan Carroll came into this world on October 19, 1992, in Elizabethton, T.N. He joined his three older brothers as they journeyed through the hills and swamps of East Tennessee, and then on to Elliston, Montana when he was 8. Jesse was a boy, and man who loved life, and was adamant about doing things his way. He...
Curtis Rayfield
Aug 6, 2024
Curtis Rayfield, 53, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Helena, Montana. Born on November 5, 1970, in Sedro-Woolley, Washington, Curtis was a spirited individual known for his easy-going nature and sharp wit. Curtis spent his formative years attending Clear Lake Elementary and Sedro-Woolley High School, where he developed a foundation that would carry him through various endeavors. His...
Donna Ellen Novak
Aug 6, 2024
Donna Ellen (Darfler) Novak passed away surrounded by her family on August 6, 2024.
Donna was born on May 20, 1937, to John and Edna (Smith) Darfler in Helena, MT. She was the second of four children. She called Helena home for her entire life and spent her childhood playing baseball and soccer with the neighborhood kids...
David Richard Martin
Aug 5, 2024
Dave was born June 28, 1942 to Virginia and Richard Martin in Los Angeles, California. He passed away at home in Helena, Montana August 5, 2024, having lived a long life well spent, filled with family, friends and memorable experiences.
During WWII, while his father was in the military, Dave lived in Covina, California with his mother...
Janis Denise Rovetti
Aug 4, 2024
Janis Rovetti, 73, of Helena, Montana passed away on August 4, 2024. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Leslie Ann Gilkey
Aug 4, 2024
Leslie Ann Gilkey, 77, of Helena, Montana passed away on August 4, 2024. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Alice Maxine Hall
Aug 4, 2024
Alice Hall, 84, of Helena, Montana passed away on August 4, 2024. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Raymond "Ray" Allen Grigorenko
Aug 3, 2024
Raymond "Ray" Grigorenko, 66, of Boulder, Montana passed away on August 3, 2024. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Robert Duane Voytoski
Aug 1, 2024
Bob passed away peacefully on the morning of August 1st. After suffering a stroke on July 4th, he was in the care of Mount Ascension Transitional Care. Bob was born February 16, 1939 to Stanley and Amelia Voytoski in Great Falls, Montana. Bob attended school in Belt, graduating from high school in 1958. Shortly after graduation he enlisted in...
Jacob Alexander Holland
Jul 30, 2024
Jake Holland, 36, from Townsend, Montana died unexpectedly on July 30, 2024.
Jake was born on January 14, 1988 to Riche and Ann Holland in Kalispell, Montana. He grew up in Winston and Townsend, MT where he cultivated a passion for outdoor adventures with friends, enjoying activities like camping and fishing and always finding ways to get...
Donald William Shearer
Jul 30, 2024
Donald William Shearer passed away peacefully on July 30th, 2024 at the age of 99 at Serenity Point Assisted Living in Townsend, Montana. He was born July 16th, 1925 in Townsend to Arthur Franklin and Evalyn (Giese) Shearer.
Don was the oldest of four brothers who grew up at the ranch on Greyson Creek. He attended grade...
Brandy Jean Ponce
Jul 30, 2024
Brandy Ponce, 51, of Helena, Montana passed away on July 30, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at T'ings Tavern in Jefferson City, Montana at 6:30 PM on Saturday, August 3rd. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Mary Margaret Goyins
Jul 29, 2024
Mary Margaret Goyins was born February 13, 1958 in Helena where she spent her life until her untimely passing on July 29, 2024.
Mary was the first born to Bill and Dorothy (McGowan) Walling, they later added her little sister Laurie. Together they and their extended family spent most of their time at the family ranch in...
Michael Wayne Snyder
Jul 29, 2024
Michael Snyder, 53, of Helena, Montana passed away on July 29, 2024. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Gene Franklin Marker
Jul 26, 2024
Gene F. ( Sanders) Marker, Sr., (78), of Clancy, Montana, our Papa Bear, passed on July 26,2024, surrounded by family.
Gene was born , November 23, 1945, in Missoula,Montana to Wilbur Vernard Sander's & Goldie Metal (Marker) Sanders. Both deceased.
Gene was adopted by his grandparents, Gene Marker & Mina Marker, 1952 . Both are...
Danny Erickson
Jul 24, 2024
Danny Paul Erickson of Boulder, Montana passed away on July 24, 2024, after a long fight with cancer. Danny's distinctive life was full of contradictions. He often lived at a distance from those he loved, but his support was unconditional. He cherished nothing more than being alone, but his charm and wit endeared him to many.
Danny...
Marianne Gausta Altenburg
Jul 24, 2024
Marianne Altenburg, 74, of Helena, Montana passed away on July 24, 2024. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Rose Dancer Smith
Jul 23, 2024
Rose Smith, 92, of Helena, Montana passed away on July 23, 2024. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Neva J. Porte
Jul 20, 2024
Neva Joanne Porte sailed peacefully from her Helena home into eternity on July 20, 2024.
Born in Dillon, MT in 1931 to Adena and Claude Hardy, Neva spent her early years in Glendive and Miles City. Growing up during the Depression, she learned how to create fun out of pure imagination. She also developed a lifelong passion...
Barbara G Crocker
Jul 19, 2024
Barbara Crocker, 90, of Helena, Montana passed away on July 19, 2024. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.


