Obituaries

Aug 27, 2024

Robert Wallis Hollow

Bob Hollow -- beloved father, brother, grandpa, partner, uncle and friend to countless others -- left this life on a bluebird Tuesday morning, August 27, 2024, for the endless fresh ski slopes of heaven.

Bob loved baked goods of all kinds, old country music, Taco Treat, always had candy in his coat...

Aug 26, 2024

Donna Elaine Karper of Helena, MT died in her home on August 26, 2024. She was 78 years old.

Donna was born on June 18, 1946 in Siloam Springs, AR to Donald and Leota Elaine Pickard. The family moved to Bethany, Oklahoma where she graduated from high school in 1964 then attended some business school classes.

Aug 24, 2024

Sharon Merkle, 80, of Helena, Montana passed away on August 24, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Aug 24, 2024

Donald Delmonica, 92, of Clancy, Montana passed away on August 24, 2024.   Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Aug 24, 2024

My beloved guy, Mr. Sweet, departed on Saturday morning, August 24th. Mr. Sweet was a spunky, happy guy right up to the end. We celebrated his 93rd birthday one month ago with pie, his favorite food, and with many friends who dropped by.

Allen was a proud Korean War veteran who received campaign ribbons for National Defense,...

Aug 18, 2024

Susan Winslow, 77, of Clancy, Montana passed away on August 18, 2024.  Her family is having a potluck picnic Celebration of Life on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at their home on 35 Pine Crest Road, Clancy, Montana at 2:00 PM.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Aug 18, 2024

James "Jim" LaFave, 82, of  Townsend, Montana passed away on August 18, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Aug 18, 2024

Lois Ludwig, 86, of Helena, Montana passed away on August 18, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Aug 16, 2024

Rodney George Boboth, 71, was born June 20, 1953, in Conrad, Montana. He died August 16, 2024, at his home in Craig, Montana.

Rod was the second of three children born to Bob & Peggy (Orcutt) Boboth. He spent his early years in Great Falls before they moved to the family farm east of Conrad. Rod played...

Aug 15, 2024

Shannel Katherine Pocha, 44 yrs old of Helena, Montana passed away on August 15th, 2024, after a long battle with heart failure. She was a dedicated, hardworking, and diligent woman which was reflected in everything she did for her family and those close to her. Her daughter Jillian and her niece Moniqua were a big part of her world,...

Aug 13, 2024

Douglas Stange, 86, of Helena, Montana passed away on August 13, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Aug 13, 2024

Stephen Hamilton Cade started his celestial journey with a smile on his face the evening of August 13th, 2024. His gradual decline over the last few years made life more difficult. In his lingo, the "medical years" were pretty tough! He was always a 'foot first' sort of guy and he went out on his own terms, in the...

Aug 12, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beautiful strong mother, Sheila Kay Powell Reisbeck of Helena, MT.  She gained her wings on August 12, 2024, not long after celebrating her 82nd birthday.

Sheila was born on July 14, 1942 in Salt Lake City, UT to Alton Parley and Alice Burningham Powell.  She was a member...

Aug 9, 2024

Stephen Holt, 45, of Helena, Montana passed away on August 9, 2024.   Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Aug 7, 2024

Ching Hsia (aka Sue) Chuang (nee Hsieh), of Helena, MT died peacefully at Touchmark on August 7, 2024. She was 91 years old.

Sue was born on January 18, 1933 in Changhua, Taiwan to Zong and Jian Zi Hsieh. She was one of eight kids, four boys and four girls. Sue idolized her father and thought he...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 4, 2024

Janis Rovetti, 73, of Helena, Montana passed away on August 4, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.