Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Connie Sue Guegold

Connie Sue Guegold

Oct 27, 2023

A talented self-taught chainsaw artist, free hand drawer, watercolor painter, and skilled woodworker was always learning new skills and forever blessing us with beautiful art for all to enjoy. She had her own personal chainsaw art display at the bottom of her property and donated many pieces to Lincoln and close friends. Connie, 67, of Lincoln, Montana, rejoined her...

Tobin "Toby" James David Beck

Tobin "Toby" James David Beck

Oct 27, 2023

Tobin "Toby" James David Beck, age 41, passed away on October 27th in Butte, MT at St. James Hospital from a sudden acute illness.  He was a dear friend who left us too soon, and he will be missed.

Toby was born in Tacoma, WA on November 10, 1981 to Tim and Cathy Beck. In 1991, he...

Leroy John Miller

Leroy John Miller

Oct 27, 2023

Leroy Miller left for heaven in search of his favorite fishing hole on Friday October 27, 2023. He was one month shy of his 85th birthday.

Leroy was born November 27, 1938 in Flasher North Dakota to Max and Anna Miller. He enjoyed growing up on the family farm with his siblings. Leroy honorably served 6 years...

Judy Ann Barraugh

Judy Ann Barraugh

Oct 27, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Barraugh (Big Jude), a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and friend, who departed this world on October 27, 2023, at the age of 81, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a void that cannot be filled but also a legacy that will live on in the...

Eugene Norbert Determan

Eugene Norbert Determan

Oct 22, 2023

Eugene Determan, 78, of Helena, Montana passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Robert Albert Keller

Robert Albert Keller

Oct 17, 2023

Robert Albert Keller, 80, of Augusta, Montana passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Richard Gilbert Gildroy

Richard Gilbert Gildroy

Oct 16, 2023

Rick Gildroy left this world in peace on October 16, 2023 after having suffered through a final illness. His family and many friends are missing his presence in their lives.

Born in Billings, Montana to parents Richard "Dick" Gildroy and Dorothy Nies Gildroy, he grew up in Roundup, Great Falls, and Superior Montana. He lived in Billings,...

Robin Lee Larson

Robin Lee Larson

Oct 15, 2023

Musician and nature-lover, Robin Lee Larson, of Helena, died unexpectedly post-surgery on October 15, 2023, with her loving family at her side.

Robin was born in June of 1957, in Choteau, MT, to Lowry and Eunice (Campbell) Larson. Happy andfree, she spent her childhood on her parents' farm and ranch operation southeast of Bynum.

At...

Ellen Marie Grubich

Ellen Marie Grubich

Oct 14, 2023

Ellen Marie (Fabich) Grubich born May 28, 1949, died October 14, 2023. Her husband, son, and Montana grandchildren were with her on the day of her passing.

El's legacy contains her nine grandchildren and one great grandchild, her faith that she practiced through the United Methodist Church in Mead, Washington, the very successful business (Ellies Edibles-Gourmet Caramels)...

Alfred Louis Volesky

Alfred Louis Volesky

Oct 13, 2023

For over 87 years, family, friends, and strangers have been able to count on the bright-yet-gentle light and guiding example of the best of the human soul in Alfred Volesky. Al passed away peacefully in the presence of family on the evening of October 13, 2023. Unsurprisingly to those who knew him, even in his final weeks and months...

David James Isola

David James Isola

Oct 11, 2023

Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of David Isola, 68, of Helena, MT who passed away after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

David was born in 1955 in Butte, MT to Lloyd and Martha Isola. After graduating from Butte High in 1974, he married his high school sweetheart, Janet Dockins, in 1976. They...

Joann Estell Decesare

Joann Estell Decesare

Oct 10, 2023

JoAnn Decesare, 91, of Helena, Montana passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Travis Kendall Salveson

Travis Kendall Salveson

Oct 9, 2023

Travis Salveson, 48, of Townsend, Montana passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Ernestine "Teena" Zelma Siegle

Ernestine "Teena" Zelma Siegle

Oct 8, 2023

Teena Siegle, 98, of Glendive, MT, passed away in Helena, MT, of natural causes on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Although Teena was a Glendive native, she moved to Helena in May of 2023 to be closer to her daughter and family.

Teena was born Feb. 15, 1925, in Glendive, MT, to Ernest and Edith (Cole) Johnson, the...

Connie "Fred" Chaney

Connie "Fred" Chaney

Oct 7, 2023

Connie Fred Chaney, 89, of Helena passed away on October 7, 2023.

Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Christa Belle Lysager

Christa Belle Lysager

Oct 6, 2023

Christa Belle Lysager, 45, of Helena passed away October 6, 2023.

A viewing will be held for family and friends on Saturday October 14, 2023 at 3:00 pm, with family prayer at 3:45 pm, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located next to the Helena Temple at 1260 Otter Rd, Helena, MT.  Funeral...

Z Geraldine Levy

Z Geraldine Levy

Oct 2, 2023

Z Geraldine Levy, 91, passed away on October 2, 2023.

She was born in the county of Whitley, KY.

She had two children and one grandson who loved her.

She spent her working years with the state of Florida, enjoyed spending a tour in Libya, North Africa, and also lived in upstate New...

Randall Thomas Green

Randall Thomas Green

Sep 29, 2023

Randall Green of Helena passed away September 29, 2023, at age 70.

Randall was born April 25, 1953, in Raton, New Mexico. He grew up in Colorado along with his younger brother, Craig. After finishing high school, Randall continued his lifelong pursuits of skiing, ski instructing, rock climbing and cycling, to name a few. He enjoyed these...

Cindy Pearl Osborne

Cindy Pearl Osborne

Sep 28, 2023

Cindy Pearl Osborne, 70, of Helena passed away on September 28, 2023.

Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Polly Sue Burnham

Polly Sue Burnham

Sep 27, 2023

Polly Sue Mugg Burnham, 71, of Townsend, Montana, died on Saturday, September 23, 2023, due to a heart attack.

She was a lifelong learner and a follower of Jesus Christ, her Savior.

Polly was born in Des Moines, Iowa on August 16, 1952. Due to her health concerns, her

family moved to Stillwater,...