Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Julia Jayne Ledbetter

Julia Jayne Ledbetter

May 4, 2023

Julia Ledbetter, 91, of Helena, Montana passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023.   Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Douglas "Doug" James Oakley

Douglas "Doug" James Oakley

May 2, 2023

Douglas "Doug" James Oakley, 56, of Boulder, Montana passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023.   Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Jennifer Jacobson

Jennifer Jacobson

Apr 26, 2023

Jennifer Jacobson, 76, of Helena, Montana passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023.   Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Thomas Edward Grant

Thomas Edward Grant

Apr 25, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Edward Grant

It is with heavy hearts we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend.

After battling cancer, Tom Grant of Helena, MT died on April 25, 2023 in his home surrounded by his family.  He was 78 years old.

He was born...

Stephen Michael Wilcox

Stephen Michael Wilcox

Apr 25, 2023

Stephen Wilcox, 72, left this world surrounded by his loved ones on April 25, 2023 after a brief illness.  He joined  friends and family in heaven to begin new adventures.  He left too soon and will be greatly missed.    Steve was the first born baby on January 1, 1951 in Butte, Montana to Harold and Betty Wilcox.  He was...

Wayne Harris Walters

Wayne Harris Walters

Apr 22, 2023

Wayne was born July 6, 1940, in Ely, Nevada, the son of Harry Walters and Isabelle Harris Walters.  Wayne always showed unconditional love and was a constant companion to Judy Seifert Walters. They were married on September 2, 1967, and lived in Montana City for many years. Wayne was a loving and caring father to daughter Marcy and son...

Carla Lynette Roark

Carla Lynette Roark

Apr 20, 2023

Carla Roark, 68, of Winston, Montana passed away Thursday, April 20th, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

A. Jean Youngs

A. Jean Youngs

Apr 18, 2023

A. Jean Youngs, 88, of Helena, Montana passed away Tuesday, April 18th, 2023. A service will take April 29th, at 1:00 PM at St Peter's Episcopal Cathedral.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Lewis and Clark Humane Society.   Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Stephen Ray Kenison

Stephen Ray Kenison

Apr 17, 2023

Stephen Ray Kenison, 71, of Helena, Montana passed away Monday, April 17, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Kathleen Patricia Priquette

Kathleen Patricia Priquette

Apr 10, 2023

Kathleen (Kathy) Bennett Priquette of Helena, MT. passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 10, 2023, after living with vascular dementia for 5 years. She had been residing in the memory care unit of Beehive Homes Assisted Living Community since November 2021. She was 73 years old.

Kathy was born on May 7, 1949 in Philadelphia,...

Gail Marie Beran

Gail Marie Beran

Apr 8, 2023

Gail Marie Soloweyko Beran, age 68, passed away surrounded by family on April 8, 2023 at her home in Helena, Montana.

Gail was born on May 18, 1954, in Windsor, Ohio, to Alex and Rosemarie (Cumber) Soloweyko. After her marriage to James S. Beran in 1975, the pair moved west to start their life of adventure, raising...

Wade Morris Anderson

Wade Morris Anderson

Apr 6, 2023

Wade Morris Anderson, 64, of Butte, Montana passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

George Grover Wirt

George Grover Wirt

Apr 4, 2023

George G. Wirt of Helena, Montana passed away on April 4, 2023, surrounded by those who loved and adored him.

George was the first born to Joe and Joyce Wirt, on October 28, 1939, in Superior, Montana. He grew up surrounded by a large extended family, graduated from Superior High School in 1957, and moved onward to...

Stephen William Sekerak Sr.

Stephen William Sekerak Sr.

Apr 3, 2023

Stephen William Sekerak Sr. was born October 8, 1932 on a small dairy farm near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was the sixth of seven children born to Vincent and Anna Sekerak. The family eventually moved to Current Creek Ranch in Southwestern Wyoming in 1939. It was there that Steve developed his love of livestock, ranch life, and the great...

Thomas "Tom" Richard Brodowy

Thomas "Tom" Richard Brodowy

Apr 3, 2023

Thomas (Tom) Richard Brodowy of Helena, died after a long illness on April 3, 2023.

Tom was born March 10, 1950 in St. Paul Minnesota, the second child of Richard F. and Dorothy Brodowy, joining his brother Ted.  Richard, Jeralyn and Jim later joined the family.  In the early 60's Tom moved to Nisswa, Minnesota with his...

Stuart "Stu" Pete Ellison

Stuart "Stu" Pete Ellison

Apr 3, 2023

Stuart P Ellison, age 100 years and 8 months, died on April 3 in Helena, MT  of old age and medical complications.  Stuart was born on July 20, 1922 in Big Timber, MT to Fred and Ida Ellison.  He attended grade and high school in Big Timber, where he was active in sports and was a member of the...

Derrick Lee Olesen

Derrick Lee Olesen

Apr 3, 2023

Our beautiful son Derrick Lee Olesen passed away on a beautiful April spring morning surrounded by family and his care givers.

He was born in Springfield OR, on Jan 12th 1989. Shortly after his birth his parents moved back to Montana, their true home. His father's job took them many places in the pacific northwest. Making their...

John A Viets

John A Viets

Apr 2, 2023

John Viets, age 66, passed away peacefully at his Clancy home on April 2, 2023 after a courageous 3 year battle with kidney cancer.

John was born in December 1956 in Richmond, CA, the second son of Gerald and Anne Viets.  John had three brothers, and said they had a good, all-American childhood.  He spent many days...

Louis Wayne Mikesell

Louis Wayne Mikesell

Mar 30, 2023

Louis Wayne Mikesell was born on March 4, 1952 to his parents Raymond and Mary Mikesell in Crescent City, California. He had two older brothers, Richard and Laurence. At the time, the family lived in Oregon. By the age Louis was two they had moved to the Bitterroot Valley in Montana, and until he was nine they lived on...

Billy Joe Morgan

Billy Joe Morgan

Mar 29, 2023

Billy J Morgan was born on October 21, 1960 in Seattle, Washington and died on March 29, 2023 in East Helena, Montana.  He was a truck driver, a welder, and worked on small engines.  He is survived by his wife, Tina Morgan, brothers:  Darrell (Carla) Morgan and Russell (Kristi) Morgan, sons:  Brad (Julia) Morgan and Mike (Nancy) Morgan, stepchildren: ...