Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Helen A Cossitt

Helen A Cossitt

Feb 26, 2024

Despite medical issues, hospitalizations, and surgeries that began decades ago and caused her to anticipate she wouldn't see age 70, Helen Cossitt lived to her fullest until Monday, February 26, 2024, when she passed away at 92 in Helena, Montana.

And until the most recent few years, her "fullest" life was very full. She never missed an...

Noah Philips Horan

Noah Philips Horan

Feb 25, 2024

Noah Horan, 68, of Craig, Montana passed away February 25, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana assisted the family.

Jo Ann Prost

Jo Ann Prost

Feb 25, 2024

On February 25, 2024 Helena lost a dedicated Democrat and a fine ambassador for the city in the person of Jo Ann Prost.  Jo Ann passed away peacefully at Cooney Nursing Home.  She was 84 years old.

Jo Ann was born in Cape Girardeau at the closest hospital to Caruthersville, Missouri where she grew up.  She was...

Klint Kyle Fisher

Klint Kyle Fisher

Feb 24, 2024

Klint Kyle Fisher came to the end of his earthly days on February 24, 2024 after an 8 month battle with pancreatic cancer. He was so fortunate to be able to have time with all of his immediate family and many friends in the days and months preceding his death. Klint is survived by his wife of almost 27...

John Israel Cathcart

John Israel Cathcart

Feb 22, 2024

John Israel Cathcart was born September 12, 1981 in Tuscumbia, Alabama to John and Gloria Cathcart.  Before he turned one, his his family moved to Japan as missionaries and he spent his next thirteen years in Japan and Russia, passing out Bibles and tracts, building churches, and watching out for his three younger siblings, Autumn, Bethany, and Joseph.  When...

Stephen Blair Morrison

Stephen Blair Morrison

Feb 19, 2024

Stephen Blair Morrison, born July 22, 1956, in Helena, MT left us on February 19, 2024, after a brief illness. The Morrison family moved several times, and Steve spent most of his youth at the family home on 5th Avenue. He was proud to be a 5th generation Montanan. Steve married Laura Goodheart in 1982 and their son Quin...

Michael Leroy Been

Michael Leroy Been

Feb 19, 2024

Michael L. Been passed away at his home in Wolf Creek on February 19th, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

Mike grew up in southern California, where he loved to surf. He was a member of the Huntington Beach Surfing Association.

He later moved to Utah and then Montana. He worked at the Missouri...

Dave Rosay

Dave Rosay

Feb 14, 2024

Dave Rosay, of Helena, MT, passed away on a cold and blustery winter day, in the comfort of his favorite home, of recurring lung cancer partially related to Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam.

Dave was born on an autumn day in Minneapolis, MN to Katherine A. Rosey (Stewart) and Ben A. Rosey. The family moved to Fairbanks,...

Kenneth August Haab

Kenneth August Haab

Feb 14, 2024

Kenneth A. Haab passed on February 14, 2024 following an extended illness. Ken was born on October 27, 1933 in Great Falls, MT to August J. and Linda Haab. Following graduation from Great Falls High School, Ken joined the United States Air Force and served four years. After obtaining a teaching degree, Ken enjoyed a 39-year career teaching business...

James Edward Darling

James Edward Darling

Feb 10, 2024

James (Jim) Edward Darling passed away on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, in the loving care of his family at his home in Montana City, Montana. His passing followed an unexpected diagnosis of pancreatic cancer, and God ended his suffering after a mercifully brief battle with the disease. Jim was born on June 3, 1950, in Yreka, California, to Rosalie...

Wayne Allen Kessler

Wayne Allen Kessler

Feb 7, 2024

Wayne Allen Kessler left this earth on February 7th, 2024 after a long battle with multiple health issues. He was 64 years old.

Wayne was born on June 26th, 1959, To Roy and Regina Kessler in Langdon, North Dakota. The family made its way to Helena when Wayne was 3, stopping for a brief period in Harlowtown,...

Levi James Brinegar

Levi James Brinegar

Feb 6, 2024

Levi Brinegar, 33, of Lincoln, Montana passed away on February 6, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana assisted the family.

Arlene Scott Heavirland

Arlene Scott Heavirland

Feb 6, 2024

Arlene Scott Heavirland, 86, of Montana City passed away on February 6, 2024.

Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Lester Lynn Lamb

Lester Lynn Lamb

Feb 6, 2024

Born January 29, 1967

Died February 6, 2024 with his loving wife and brother by his side

Lynn was born in Emmett, Idaho to Terri Dee and Lester Lou. He grew up on the family farm

and enjoyed a rich childhood. As an adult he wandered a bit living in California and Colorado....

Norma Jean Lemm

Norma Jean Lemm

Feb 5, 2024

Norma passed peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on February 5, 2024 at the age of 85.

Norma was born on November 17, 1938 to Maggie Barish and Phil Miller in Butte, Montana.  Throughout her childhood she lived in many different places as her father followed construction jobs and finally ended up in Helena Montana. ...

David William Schneider

David William Schneider

Feb 3, 2024

David W. Schneider, 82, died suddenly at home February 3, 2024.

He was born in Ann Arbor, MI on July 9, 1941.  He graduated from Ann Arbor High in 1959 and Eastern Michigan University in 1966.  He and Toni married in 1965.  From 1966-1969 David served in the US Army.  The Army provided the opportunity to live...

Richard Allen Nisbet

Richard Allen Nisbet

Feb 3, 2024

Richard Nisbet's life was one that overflowed with adventure, passion, and love. From his service in the Army at Ft. Riley to his remarkable 40 years as the director of public works in Helena, he dedicated himself wholeheartedly to the people and the city he cherished. Alongside his beloved wife of 68 years, Carol Nisbet, he crafted a lifetime...

Eric John Fehlig

Eric John Fehlig

Feb 1, 2024

Eric John Fehlig was born in Helena, MT on June 18, 1952 and passed away in Helena on February 1, 2024 after battling Parkinson's disease for more than two decades. Eric spent his youth in St Louis, MO and attended Notre Dame University before returning to Montana to earn a Bachelors degree in Forestry from the University of Montana....

Rick Glenn Latham

Rick Glenn Latham

Jan 30, 2024

Rick Latham, 67, of Helena, Montana passed away January 30, 2024.   Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Judy Joy Shuman

Judy Joy Shuman

Jan 30, 2024

Judy Joy Shuman of Helena, Montana passed away peacefully, January 30th, 2024, with her sons Boe and Jason by her side.

Judy was born on January 21, 1940, in Richey, Montana to Myrtle and Ralph Wienke and was the oldest of their six daughters. Judy often told stories about all the adventures and mischief her and her...