Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Ernest "Ernie" Donald Nettik

Ernest "Ernie" Donald Nettik

Nov 27, 2023

Ernest Nettik, 89, of Helena, MT, peacefully passed away on November 27, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with Alzheimer's. Just 2 days, 2 hours shy of 90 years old.

Ernie was born on November 30, 1933, to Edward and Verna Nettik in Dillon, Montana. Ernie graduated from Beaverhead High School in 1952. After...

Gregory Keith Goodnough

Gregory Keith Goodnough

Nov 27, 2023

Gregory K. Goodnough of Kalispell, MT passed away on November 27, 2023.  He was 64 years young.

Greg was born on March 5, 1959 in Minnehaha, SD.  He was preceded in death by his parents Norma and Francis Goodnough.

He is survived by his daughters Trista Schaeffer and her husband Ben Schaeffer, Brianna Davis and...

Rosemary Alice Deadmond

Rosemary Alice Deadmond

Nov 25, 2023

Rosemary Deadmond, 67, of Helena passed away on November 25, 2023.

Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Iva Renee Rowe

Iva Renee Rowe

Nov 21, 2023

Iva Rowe, 56,  of Townsend, Montana passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Marlene Cora Richeson

Marlene Cora Richeson

Nov 21, 2023

On November 21, 2023, Marlene Cora (Senter) Richeson put on her red hat and danced her way to heaven.

Marlene was born on March 23, 1938, to Harry and Dorothy (Kinney) Senter.

She had a twin sister, Darlene and an older brother, Leroy.

Marlene grew up in Billings and Livingston. She moved to...

Uwe King

Uwe King

Nov 20, 2023

Uwe King, 71, of Helena, Montana passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Brandon Conrad

Brandon Conrad

Nov 19, 2023

Brandon Conrad, 39, of Clancy, Montana passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Brandon C. Conrad was born on August 13, 1984 to Berkley, Sr. and Estella Conrad in Helena, Montana. Brandon had a sweet childhood, growing up in Clancy, roaming the hills, hunting for deer, fixing cars and hanging out with his friends from Clancy School...

Thomas Herman Mayer

Thomas Herman Mayer

Nov 18, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Herman Mayer was born on May 6, 1947, but everyone knows that his life began in September 1996. That was when he became Grandpa Tom, or as we affectionately referred to him— GT. Tom is, and will always be, widely loved for his deep kindness, willfulness, and love of indulgence.

Tom was born in Spokane,...

Ava Mae Sandrey

Ava Mae Sandrey

Nov 18, 2023

Ava Mae Sandrey completed her life November 18, 2023 after almost 81 years of sass.  Born in Iowa, dying in Montana, Ava spent most of her life in California.  While not a perfect person, Ava loved with a perfect love.  Completely generous, she was always helping others - sometimes to her detriment.  Her sense of humor and unfiltered commentary...

Arleta Mae Dolan

Arleta Mae Dolan

Nov 17, 2023

Arleta Dolan, 66, of Helena, Montana passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Michael David Gomes

Michael David Gomes

Nov 14, 2023

Michael Gomes, 61, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Robert "Glen" Lund, Jr

Robert "Glen" Lund, Jr

Nov 13, 2023

Robert Glen Lund Jr. surrendered to his battle against Progressive Supranuclear Palsy on November 13, 2023 at the age of 74.

Glen was the first of 12 kids born to father Robert Glen Lund Sr. and mother Mary Elisabeth Duchanie on December 28, 1948. He was affectionately known as 'Buttercup' across his wife's social media accounts, while...

Brian Lee Medow

Brian Lee Medow

Nov 11, 2023

Brian Medow, age 57, of Helena passed away peacefully from natural causes on Sunday, November 11, 2023.  We are so grateful and thankful for all the love and support from friends and family for Brian throughout his life and prior to his death.

Brian was born in Norfolk Nebraska to Will and Jean Medow and his siblings...

Danny Craig Wallace

Danny Craig Wallace

Nov 9, 2023

Danny C Wallace "Dan or WALLY" of Lincoln MT passed away in his home surrounded by his family on Nov 9th 2023.  He was 72 years old. His family and many friends are missing his presence in their life. Dan was born November 11,1950 in Soap Lake, WA. He was the third child of Arnold and Laurene Wallace. Dan...

Gene Frank "Joe" Youderian

Gene Frank "Joe" Youderian

Nov 9, 2023

Gene Frank "Joe" Youderian, 81, of Lincoln passed away on November 9, 2023.

He was born September 2, 1942, to Gene and Martha Youderian in Great Falls MT prior to his family moving to Oklahoma where his father was stationed.  In 1948, the Youderians moved to Lincoln, Montana, where Joe lived for all but a handful of...

Shirley Louise Sautter

Shirley Louise Sautter

Nov 8, 2023

Shirley Louise Johnson Sautter passed away surrounded by her family on November 8, 2023, at the age of 95 years old.

Shirley was born on Christmas Eve 1927, in Helena, MT to Hilda (Carlson) and Herman "Hi" Johnson. During her early years in Helena, Shirley spent much time with her mother, grandmother Caroline, and Aunt Emily learning...

Joann Shindoll

Joann Shindoll

Nov 7, 2023

Joann Arlene Shindoll, of Townsend, Montana died in her home, surrounded by her family on November 7, 2023. She was 64 years old.

Joann was born January 9, 1959, in Helena, MT to Albert and Connie Shindoll. She grew up on the family farm east of Townsend with her two brothers, Ed and Tom. Joann attended Cecilia...

Kenneth Virgil Weatherwax

Kenneth Virgil Weatherwax

Nov 6, 2023

Kenneth Weatherwax, 86, of Helena passed away on November 6, 2023.

Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Frank Motchenbach

Frank Motchenbach

Nov 4, 2023

Frank William Motchenbach died peacefully in his home on November 4th, 2023.  Frank did not want to leave his home and had hoped to pass with the family belongings beside him.  Frank was one month short of his 97th birthday.

Frank was born on December 9th, 1927, in Helena, MT, to John W. 'Bill' and Lois (Hershner)...

Karen Louise Brekke

Karen Louise Brekke

Nov 2, 2023

Karen Louise Brekke, 85, died on November 2, 2023 in Helena, Montana.

She was born on April 26, 1938 in Harlem, Montana to John James and Ameretta G. Kelly. Her schooling was 12 years in Harlem schools, graduating in the spring of 1957.

In 1964, she graduated as a Certified Practical Nurse from Walla Walla...