Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Mary Ann Ferguson

Mary Ann Ferguson

May 31, 2024

Mary Ann Ferguson (nee Nayes) died in her home on May 31, 2024.

Mary Ann was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on August 11, 1935 to Chester Nayes and Mildred Powers Nayes.  She grew up on the Nayes ranch outside of Wyola, Montana.  In 1968 she married and had a son, Jeffrey.  She later divorced and raised Jeffrey...

Mark Clayton Perschbacker

Mark Clayton Perschbacker

May 30, 2024

Mark Perschbacker, 72, of Helena, MT  passed away on May 30, 2024.   Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Timothy Michael Harris

Timothy Michael Harris

May 30, 2024

Tim Harris, our beloved husband, father, brother, friend, font of both wisdom and bad jokes, and a great storyteller, passed away on a beautiful May day, surrounded by his family.

Tim was born in Rockford, IL, in 1944, to Mary and Marion Harris. He was the second of four kids, along with Pat, Joe, and Jeanne, and...

Celia Mae Senrud

Celia Mae Senrud

May 28, 2024

Celia Senrud, 65, of Helena, MT  passed away on May 28, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Jeannine Brown

Jeannine Brown

May 28, 2024

Jeannine Brown passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 28th.  She is finally resting after an arduous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.

Jeannine was undoubtably one of the most genuine souls to walk this planet.  If you ever had the pleasure of having a conversation with this incredible woman, you always left feeling better about yourself...

Beth Hilger Noel

Beth Hilger Noel

May 27, 2024

Beth Hilger Noel was born on October 18, 1951 to Don and Sara Hilger in Helena, Montana. She was the first of four children followed by Pam, Donnie and Tom. Beth grew up on the Circle 2 ranch north of Wolf Creek in the Dearborn Valley. Beth attended school in the area until midway through her freshman year and...

Earl Jonathan Mudget

Earl Jonathan Mudget

May 26, 2024

Earl Mudget, 82, of Stevensville, MT passed away on May 26, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

William Charles Peter

William Charles Peter

May 26, 2024

William "Bill" Peter, 84, of Helena, MT  passed away on May 26, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana assisted the family.

Heather Anne Harrington

Heather Anne Harrington

May 26, 2024

On Sunday, May 26, 2024, our beloved super mom Heather Anne Harrington, and best friend died unexpectedly of a heart attack. Mom was born on April 21, 1978, in Great Falls, to Barb (Kessner) and Dave Harrington. She was their only bundle of joy. She was raised for a time in Great Falls and then she and grandma moved...

Jackie Lee Nelson

Jackie Lee Nelson

May 24, 2024

Jackie Lee Nelson, 49, of Helena, MT  passed away on May 24, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Sara Roberta Closson

Sara Roberta Closson

May 23, 2024

Sara Closson, 87, of Helena, MT passed away on May 23, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Chance Dillon Matoon

Chance Dillon Matoon

May 22, 2024

Chance Matoon, 31, of Helena, MT  passed away on May 22,2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Brookes Marshall Morin

Brookes Marshall Morin

May 22, 2024

Brookes Marshall Morin, 74, of Helena, MT  passed away on May 22, 2024.

Please join us in celebrating the life of Brookes M. Morin on Sunday, July 14, 2024, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Orofino in Helena, MT. Service details will be available at brookesmorin.com.

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Johng Un Kim

Johng Un Kim

May 17, 2024

Johng Un Kim, of Helena, MT died at St. Peter's Hospital on the morning of May 17, 2024. He was 85 years old.

Johng was born on March 14, 1939 in Korea to Taeseop and Changju Kim. He attended grade school, served a term in the South Korean military, and earned a college degree in Korea. In...

Judith Edna Moe

Judith Edna Moe

May 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judith Edna Moe, on Friday, May 17, 2024 in her home.

Judi was born in Helena on November, 5, 1942 to Edna and Russell Hamer.

Judi worked numerous jobs after graduating from Helena High School, including working at Gertie's Drive-In as a carhop; calling...

Robert Frank Russ

Robert Frank Russ

May 16, 2024

Robert "Bob" Frank Russ, only child of Frank and Eleanor (Putzel) Russ, was born on October 19, 1938 at St. John's Hospital in Helena, Montana.  He peacefully passed away on May 16, 2024 at home with his family and his dog by his side.  He was 85 years old.

Bob Russ was born and raised in East...

Roberta Jean Knapp

Roberta Jean Knapp

May 14, 2024

Roberta Jean Knapp, 77, of Helena, MT passed away on May 14, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana assisted the family.

Eugene Charles Koch

Eugene Charles Koch

May 14, 2024

Eugene (Gene) Charles Koch, age 71, of Helena passed away May 14th, 2024 after a short illness.

Gene was born September 20, 1952, in Choteau, MT to Howard and Charlotte (Moniger) Koch. He was the youngest of their four boys. At 19, he moved to Great Falls, where he worked at what was then The Paris department...

Carol Alaine Melchior

Carol Alaine Melchior

May 14, 2024

Carol Alaine Melchior, 59, passed away on May 14, 2024 after a courageous eight-year battle with colon and metastatic breast cancer.

Carol was born January 20, 1965 in Great Falls, MT, the youngest child of Kenneth and Beverly Gallik. Carol grew up in Bozeman and graduated from Bozeman Senior High School in 1983. In 1984, Carol embraced...

Arthur Waldo Davis, Jr

Arthur Waldo Davis, Jr

May 13, 2024

Arthur Davis, Jr passed away on May 13, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.