Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Jean Claire Buffington

Jean Claire Buffington

Jan 11, 2024

Jean Buffington, 93, of Helena passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

John Kenneth White

John Kenneth White

Jan 11, 2024

John Kenneth White passed away quietly in his sleep early Thursday morning, January 11, 2023, after becoming ill in September 2023.

He was born November 12, 1954 to Lester Jack White and Delores Williams White of Townsend.

John will be greatly missed. He was a beloved father, son, brother and husband. Above all, John was...

Gerald Adam Kercher

Gerald Adam Kercher

Jan 8, 2024

His home was consumed by fire, our hearts were consumed with his love! Gerald Adam Kercher lived a long productive and eventful life. He was raised around the Helena and Jefferson County areas. He joined the Navy at a young age and upon returning from his duty he met and married Karen. Some years later they divorced. Gerry worked...

Jason Michael Martinson

Jason Michael Martinson

Jan 7, 2024

Jason Michael Martinson, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday January 7, 2024 at the age of 44.

Jason was born March 24, 1979, in Bremerton, Washington to David and Jerri (Strandskov)Martinson.  His first 10 years of life he lived in Poulsbo, Washington.  After that, his family moved to Quilcene, Washington on the Olympic Peninsula.  He attended Quilcene...

Jessikah Rae Ramsey

Jessikah Rae Ramsey

Jan 6, 2024

Jessikah Ramsey, 36, of Helena, Montana passed away on January 6, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Carol Ann Laine

Carol Ann Laine

Jan 6, 2024

Carol Ann Laine, 97, of Dillon, MT  passed away on January 6, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Shirley Runge

Shirley Runge

Jan 5, 2024

Shirley Runge, 92, of Helena, MT passed away on January 5, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Linda Alice Huso

Linda Alice Huso

Jan 3, 2024

Our beautiful and cherished Linda Alice Huso was born December 29th, 1946. She went home to meet her Savior Jesus January 3rd, 2024.  She is survived by her husband, Merlyn, daughter, Bobbie May (Bob), son, Colby Brown (Amy), stepsons Brad Huso (Celia) and Scott Huso (Shannon); seven grandchildren, Baylor May (Erin), Alexandra McKay (Noah), Benjamin May, Marcus May, Landen...

Eve Katherine Seeley

Eve Katherine Seeley

Dec 30, 2023

Eva Tabar Seeley, died December 30, 2023 at the age of 100.  She was born in Chicago on June 21, 1923, to recent immigrant parents Elizabeth and Nick Tabor.  She had an older sister, Betty, and younger brother, John making her the "middle child." Eve had many anecdotes supporting the injustices of this position in the family. She thrived...

Bill C. Hanson

Bill C. Hanson

Dec 29, 2023

William C. (Bill) Hanson of Helena, Montana, died on December 29, 2023. Bill was born on July 2, 1937, in Wolf Point, Montana.

After graduating from high school in Wolf Point, Bill attended Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, where he earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and History. He also did graduate study at the...

Geraldine Dorvall

Geraldine Dorvall

Dec 27, 2023

Geraldine Dorvall, 68, of Whitehall, Montana passed away on Wednesday, December 27, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Keith Mccarty

Keith Mccarty

Dec 27, 2023

Charles Keith McCarty, age 83, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 27, surrounded by his wife, Patricia Sharp, his daughter, Brenda Buckingham, and his son, Sean McCarty.

Keith was born in Monon, Indiana in 1940.  He attended Westminster University in Salt Lake City, UT and the University of Montana, achieving bachelor's and master's degrees...

Lucy Lozano

Lucy Lozano

Dec 25, 2023

Lucy Lozano,82, of Helena, Montana passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Hazel May Freeman

Hazel May Freeman

Dec 23, 2023

Hazel Freeman, 94, of Belgrade, Montana passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

James Brannan Hayhurst

James Brannan Hayhurst

Dec 23, 2023

James Brannan Hayhurst, age 84, a beloved and gentle husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on December 23, 2023.

Jim was born on June 6, 1939, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Merle and Isabel Hayhurst. Jim had an older sister, Alison Vaughn, whom he lovingly tormented throughout his childhood. His...

Trever John Smith

Trever John Smith

Dec 22, 2023

Trever John Smith Mulato was born in Olympia, WA on 8/21/1991 and passed away unexpectedly on 12/22/2023 at the age of 32.

Trever was an avid outdoorsman.  He enjoyed everything from hunting, fishing, four-wheeler rides to just exploring the mountains of Montana.  He loved taking photos of his adventures to share with family and friends.  Trever was...

Victor Anthony Mertz Iii

Victor Anthony Mertz Iii

Dec 21, 2023

Victor Mertz, 77, of Helena, Montana passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

John Mark Dreiling

John Mark Dreiling

Dec 18, 2023

JOHN MARK DREILING Dec.18, 1949 -- Dec. 18, 2023

Mark was the first born to Joseph Roy and Patricia Grace Dreiling in Denver, Colorado, on December 18, 1949. He was later joined by two brothers and a sister. After graduating from Cherry Creek High School, Mark proceeded to serve his country through enlistment in the U.S, Navy....

Nancy B. Mclane

Nancy B. Mclane

Dec 18, 2023

Nancy McLane went the way of her beloved husband Adam on December 18, 2023 after a devastating fall six days earlier. In accordance with her most vociferous wishes, she had remained in her home with the help of family and caregivers over this past year.

She was born in Berkeley, California on January 12, 1944 and grew...

Adam Foster Laceky

Adam Foster Laceky

Dec 18, 2023

Adam Foster Laceky died on Monday, December 18, in the longtime family home in Helena after a long illness. He was 59.

Adam was born Nov, 6, 1964, in Oklahoma City and moved to Helena with his family in 1976. He graduated from Capital High School and attended the University of Montana in Missoula. He later lived...