Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

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...

Karyn Follis Cheatham

Karyn Follis Cheatham

Jan 30, 2024

On her birthday, January 30th, 2024, Karyn Follis Cheatham, of Helena, MT passed away peacefully at home after a 2 year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by family. She was 81 years old.

Karyn was born in Oberlin, Ohio to Benjamin Follis and Elizabeth Blackburn as an only child. She attended college at Ohio State University,...

Andrea Elizabeth Strowd

Andrea Elizabeth Strowd

Jan 30, 2024

Andrea Elizabeth Strowd, 74, of Helena, MT, died after a very short illness. She was born on December 3, 1949 in Minneapolis, MN.  She grew up in Faribault, MN with her parents and siblings. She married Roger Mott in 1973 and moved to Florida, living in the Keys, Naples, and Tallahassee; she worked largely in social services. Andy and...

Ricky Lynn Nyhart

Ricky Lynn Nyhart

Jan 29, 2024

Ricky Nyhart, 74, of White Sulphur Springs, MT passed away on January 29, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Thomas Howard Cheetham, Sr

Thomas Howard Cheetham, Sr

Jan 29, 2024

Thomas Cheetham, Sr, 78, of East Helena, Montana passed away on January 29, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Lalia Mae Covey

Lalia Mae Covey

Jan 29, 2024

Lalia Mae Covey (Jeter), 91 of Helena, MT passed away on January 29, 2024 of respiratory

failure due to congestive heart failure.

Lalia was born July 12,1932 in Bozeman, MT to Margaret and Henry Jeter. Lalia's father passed

away when she was 2 years old. Her mother, Margaret later married Merle Chandler.

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Carlos "Chuck" Cecil Lopes

Carlos "Chuck" Cecil Lopes

Jan 28, 2024

Carlos Lopes age 90 passed away Jan 28,2024. He was born in Shanghai and lived in the Portuguese colony of Macao until he was sent to be educated at the Maris Brothers college in Australia. After graduation he joined the Australia Army. When discharged from there, he moved to New Zealand and became an air traffic controller. A traveling...

Kim Russell Martinson

Kim Russell Martinson

Jan 24, 2024

My Dad, through his Daughter's Eyes When my brother and I were younger, my dad loved to plug in an episode of The Waltons as we cozied up in the evenings with a bowl of ice cream and raspberries.  My brother and I used to take turns taking cheap shots at the show however we could – calling it...

Gary Dean Foster

Gary Dean Foster

Jan 24, 2024

Gary Dean Foster passed away January 24, 2024 at home in Helena.

He was born to George and Esteline Foster in Falls City, Nebraska in 1939, an enrolled member of the Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska.

His family moved to California where he was raised and met his wife Rita. They moved to Montana...

Richard Herbert Wilson

Richard Herbert Wilson

Jan 22, 2024

Richard Wilson, 81, of Butte, Montana passed away on January 22, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Ruth Alene Halsema

Ruth Alene Halsema

Jan 20, 2024

Ruth Alene Halsema of Helena, MT died with family present on January 20, 2024. She was 93 years old.

In 1930, Ruth was born to Otis and Minnie Peden in Lafayette, IN. She graduated from Jefferson High School and later married Martin Miller. Together they had four children. Ruth worked as a nurse aide at St. Elizabeth...

Betty Brosten

Betty Brosten

Jan 19, 2024

Betty Lou (Erickson) Brosten, age 93, died on January 19, 2024 at the home of her son in the presence of Barry, daughter-in-law Nancy and granddaughter Claire.

Betty was born on September 12, 1930 in Bowman, ND, to Clarence and Evelyn Erickson. Her family included brothers Ray, Herb and Jim and sister Ginger. She graduated from the...

Donna Marlene Klein

Donna Marlene Klein

Jan 19, 2024

Donna Marlene Klein (Taylor), of Helena, Montana passed away in her home on January 19, 2024, after an extended illness. She was 85 years old.

Donna was born on June 13, 1938, in Boise, Idaho to Theodore (Ted) and Lula Taylor. Ted was a boomer and followed large construction projects, ending up in the Columbia Falls area...