Obituaries

Aug 26, 2023

Lawson Gary Oliphant, 68, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. Gary was born on September 6,1954 in Fergus Falls, Minnesota to Garland and LeVonne (Nord) Oliphant. Gary always said he moved to Montana as soon as he could and it was there that he met the love of his life, Rena Bykonen. They were married...

Aug 20, 2023

Douglas Markuson, 96, of East Helena, Montana passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023.   Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Aug 20, 2023

John Driver was born January 17, 1941 to Woodrow and Mary (Mundy) Driver. He passed away August 20, 2023 from an extended illness. He is survived by his children: Mary (Ken) Rodda, David (Debbie) Driver, Donny (Donna) Driver, Deana (Rjay) Clement and Debbie Driver who passed away at birth. Seven Grandchildren, Jason Rodda, Shawn (Charity) Rodda, Alyssa (Thane) Hatch,...

Aug 19, 2023

Wanda Ilene Webb Benton (76) of Helena, Montana, passed away peacefully in her daughter's home, surrounded by her family and loved ones, on August 19, 2023.

Wanda was born in Great Falls, Montana, to Coleman and Edith Webb. Wanda was the fourth of eight children. Her siblings included Willard Webb, Cheryl Heintz, Myrna Kraftenberg, Carla Jorgenson, Everett...

Aug 18, 2023

Debbie Mudd Spranget was born, along with her twin sister Dianne, on May 23, 1959 in Tacoma, Washington. She passed on August 18, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She grew up in Clancy, MT and attended grade school there, and high school in Boulder, MT and then attended Brown Institute of Broadcasting in Minneapolis, MN.

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Aug 17, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Victoria Ann (Johnson) McLucas announce her passing. On August 17th, 2023, Vicky passed away peacefully at the age of 84 one day before her 85 birthday.  She didn't quite make it for her maple bar and Rainier beer celebration.

Vicky was born August 18, 1938 in Anaconda, MT....

Aug 16, 2023

John Charles "Chuck" Mazurek was born in Ft Worth, Texas on Nov 5, 1945. He died August 16th, 2023m and is survived by his wife, Carolyn Skoge, son Ryan Mazurek (Laurel Nelson) of Bozeman, MT and son Mike (Cheryl) Mazurek of Snohomish, WA; grandson Braden Sigua and granddaughter Maleala Mazurek. He is also survived by siblings Byron (Sue), Bill,...

Aug 14, 2023

Carol Ann Jacobsen 77, of Helena, passed away August 11, 2023 of natural causes.

She was born May 9, 1946, in Missoula, to Harold and Hazel Jacobsen of Ovando.  She lived with her family on the Ovando family ranch.  She worked for her dad in the hayfield summers in between high school and university school years.  Her...

Aug 13, 2023

Julie Belle Capps passed away at St. Peter's Health on August 13, 2023 after a long battle with liver disease. Julie was 66 years young.

She was born May 15, 1957, at St. John's Hospital in Helena, Montana. Raised by Bill and Joan George, Julie was one on too many children to note here.

She...

Aug 9, 2023

Barbara Gay Erlandson, 79, of Helena, formerly of Evaro, passed away August 9, 2023. Barbara was the first baby of the new year born on January 1, 1944 in Missoula to Doris and Albert Paul. She grew up in Dixon where her family owned the local store. When Barb was 5 she contracted polio but she was strong and...

Aug 7, 2023

Deborah Jane Dils of Boulder, Montana, died August 7, 2023.  She was 75 years old.  Deb was born July 24, 1947 in Dayton, Ohio to parents, Jim and Margaret Dils.  She graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Art.   Deborahh moved to Montana in 1977 and worked for the State of Montana, beginning with the...

Aug 5, 2023

Kathryn W. Mohs, 76, of Helena passed away on August 5, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on November 5, 1946 in Hankinson, North Dakota to Edward and Alva Mae (Popp) Scheller. Kathy graduated from Hankinson High School in 1964. She worked in Fargo, ND and went to school until she was...

Aug 5, 2023

David Mark Bernard was born on April 7, 1955, in Helena, MT to Elmer D. Bernard and Gwen S. Bernard. David, or "Animal" as many fondly knew him, passed on August 5, 2023. He attended elementary, junior high and high school in Helena. David worked in Helena his entire life, beginning as a bouncer at local establishments, a construction...

Aug 5, 2023

Victoria Lynn Pope (Vickie) passed away at the age of 71 at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena, MT on the morning of August 5 th , 2023, due to many years of ongoing heart problems.

Vickie was born on May 15th , 1952, in Helena, MT to Jack and Sue Rogers. She has 2 siblings, Patty and...

Aug 4, 2023

Lorna E. (Ulsher) Barry of Montana City, MT died in her home, surrounded by her family on August 4, 2023. She was 82 years old. Lorna was born on October 27, 1940 in Helena, MT to Andrew and Mabel (TenEyck) Ulsher. She was the fifth of eight children.

She attended grade school in Basin, MT and graduated...

Aug 1, 2023

Anita Jackson, 84, of Elliston, passed away on August 1, 2023 in Helena. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Jul 28, 2023

John Lynn Fred, 80, of Helena, Montana passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023.

Lynn was born to parents John and Marge Fred, on February 8, 1943, in Helena, Montana. He graduated from Helena High School in 1962 and served in the U.S. Navy from 1966-1968.

He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Montana...

Jul 23, 2023

Jimmie Lee Kroll passed away unexpectedly from complications of a stroke on Sunday July 23rd 2023, at

the age of 68. Jimmie was born in Helena, MT on January 23rd, 1955 at St John's Hospital to Donald Kroll

and Donna Kroll (Van Antwerp). He was raised in Helena MT and this is where he remained...

Jul 23, 2023

Garth Evans, 68, of Helena, Montana passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Jul 23, 2023

Kenneth George Zimmerman, 91, of Helena passed away on July, 23, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.