Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

William "Bill" Arden Mattfeldt

William "Bill" Arden Mattfeldt

Jan 19, 2024

William (Bill) Mattfeldt of Helena, MT passed away peacefully at The Beehive January 19, 2024. Bill was born April 15, 1934 in Harlem, Mt to Hugh and Carrie (Storkson) Mattfeldt.

Dad always told us he was named Bill because he was born on April 15. At 6 weeks old he remembers walking down the railroad tracks to...

Tyler James Leslie

Tyler James Leslie

Jan 18, 2024

Tyler James Leslie of Helena, Montana passed away suddenly on January 18, 2024. He had packed so much life into his 30 years ending with his heart as a bird without the wings to fly. Tyler traveled, went on many drives in the mountains, graduated Helena College with a Welding Degree, fell in love, mended a broken heart, and...

John Michael Comes

John Michael Comes

Jan 16, 2024

John Michael Comes, 84, of Helena, Montana passed away on January 16, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Galen Linnius Doughty

Galen Linnius Doughty

Jan 16, 2024

Galen Doughty, 70, of Montana City, MT,  passed away on Tuesday,  January 16, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Dory Modey Schmid

Dory Modey Schmid

Jan 16, 2024

Dory Modey Schmid , 91, of Helena passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Cynthia Sue  Johnson Ross

Cynthia Sue Johnson Ross

Jan 15, 2024

Cynthia (Cindy) Sue – Johnson- Ross, our beautiful mom, grandma, sister, aunt, niece and cousin, passed away on January 15, 2024 after a two yearlong battle with cirrhosis of the liver.

Cindy was born to Lois Vook and Gifford Johnson on September 26, 1965 but was raised mostly by her grandparents, Mildred and Matt Vook. She attended...

Steven Allen Smith

Steven Allen Smith

Jan 14, 2024

Steven Smith, 74, of Helena, Montana passed away on January 14, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Trudy Eileen Knodel

Trudy Eileen Knodel

Jan 12, 2024

Trudy Knodel, 67, of Townsend, Montana passed away on January 12, 2024.  Simple Cremation Montana assisted the family.

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...