Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Mary Margaret Nichols

Mary Margaret Nichols

May 25, 2026

Mary M. Nichols of Helena, MT passed away, surrounded by her children on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. She was 95 years old.

Born Mary Margaret Runkel in La Crosse WI, Mary grew up in Arcadia, WI with her 5 siblings (JoAnne, Richard, Bill, Mark, and Margaret). After graduating from high school, she moved to Rochester, MN and worked at St....

Gordon Duane Bruce

Gordon Duane Bruce

May 24, 2026

Gordon Duane Bruce known lovingly as “Jigger” passed away on May 24, 2026, in Helena, Montana at the age of 89. He was born June 20, 1938, in Fallon County, Montana where his lifelong love of the outdoors first took root.

Jigger was a man who never sat still for long. He served his country in the miliary as an MP,...

Leslie Ann Fisher

Leslie Ann Fisher

May 24, 2026

Leslie Ann Fisher (“Les”), of Helena, Montana, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 56, with her loving husband, Wade, by her side. In her final days, she was surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends. Leslie fought courageously against an aggressive cancer until the very end, showing...

Lucinda Mae Parry

Lucinda Mae Parry

May 23, 2026

Lucinda Mae Parry (Cindy) of Helena, Montana died in her home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday May 23, 2026 at the age of 73 from peritoneal carcinomatosis and colon cancer.

Cindy was born Wednesday November 12, 1952 in Shelby, Montana to Israel Goss and Luella Flansburg. She was the oldest of four with two brothers and a sister.

She was...

Patricia Ann Hand

Patricia Ann Hand

May 20, 2026

After a long battle with chronic health issues, Patricia Hand passed away peacefully in Helena on May 20, 2026. Patty was comforted in her final hours by her son Matthew and a dedicated team of care givers. She was 70 years old.

Patty was born in Helena on July 10, 1955 to James and Darlene Hand. She grew up in the...

Diane Althea Carlson Evans

Diane Althea Carlson Evans

May 20, 2026

Diane Althea Carlson Evans, 79, of Helena, Mont., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, after a long and courageous battle against cancer.

The daughter of a dairy farmer and a nurse, Diane was born in Buffalo, Minn., in 1946 to Newell and Dorothy Carlson. She attended the Carlson Country School for eight years near the farm where she grew up,...

Richard Scott Garrison

Richard Scott Garrison

May 19, 2026

Our beloved brother and father Richard Scott Garrison passed away gently at his cherished home in Rimini on May 19, 2026. Each and every person who knew him well said he lived his life with a smile on his face and a good heart to give away. Truly a good and giving soul. One to be remembered and to be...

Mary Claire Schilla

Mary Claire Schilla

May 19, 2026

Mary Schilla, 82, of Helena passed away on May 19, 2026, at Bee Hive Homes in Helena. She was born October 16, 1943, in Helena to Elmer and Madge (Travis) Plettenberg. She grew up in East Helena.

In April of 1963, Mary married John "Jack" Schilla. The couple lived in Helena, raised two daughters, and later went their separate ways.

Mary had...

Alice Ann Lee

Alice Ann Lee

May 19, 2026

Alice Lee, 91, of Clancy, Montana passed away May 19, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. 

Jeannie Marie Hurley

Jeannie Marie Hurley

May 17, 2026

My life began on May 29, 1953 and on this day, May 17, 2026, my life has come to an end. I will be joining my family members who have gone before me – my father, Jim, my mother, Betty, and my beloved sister, Catharine Marie. I will also be joining many friends that I have missed for years, and...

Mark Anthony Boley

Mark Anthony Boley

May 16, 2026

Mark Boley, 65, of Townsend, MT passed away May 16, 2026.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.  

William "WJ Buck" Richardson, JR

William "WJ Buck" Richardson, JR

May 15, 2026

William James  "WJ Buck" Richardson, Jr passed away May 15, 2026.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. 

Kathryn Lynn Jones

Kathryn Lynn Jones

May 15, 2026

Kathryn Jones, 84, of Helena, MT  passed away May 15, 2026.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.  

Ann Prior Ripley

Ann Prior Ripley

May 14, 2026

Ann Prior Ripley slipped away peacefully in the evening of May 14, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She put up a valiant fight against cancer, and if you know her, you will understand and appreciate that she was able to direct her life till the last couple of days.

Ann was born in Bozeman, Montana, on December 7, 1950. The...

Dennis Ray Sorrels

Dennis Ray Sorrels

May 12, 2026

Dennis Ray Sorrels of Helena died peacefully at home May 13, 2026. He was 82 years old.

Dennis was born on July 15, 1943, to Robert and Virginia Sorrels, longtime residents of Helena. Dennis was a member of Helena High School graduating class of 1961.

In 1964, Dennis met and married Connie Ronish of Cheyenne Wy. Dennis and Connie would have celebrated...

Roger Francis Cochlin

Roger Francis Cochlin

May 11, 2026

Roger F. Cochlin, a highly decorated U.S. Navy veteran and retired Navy SEAL, passed away leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor, and dedicated service to his country. Born on December 17, 1946, to Roger and Kay Cochlin in Austin, Minnesota, Roger devoted 26 years to the United States Navy, serving with distinction as a Master Chief Machinist’s Mate (MMCM),...

Helen L. Lundberg

Helen L. Lundberg

May 11, 2026

It is a mixture of sadness and joy that fills our hearts as we say goodbye to our Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Aunt and Friend Helen.

Helen was born on a farm in Deep River, Iowa. She was the second child and the oldest daughter of Cleo Holdsworth and Mabel Malcolm Holdsworth. Her childhood was filled with farm life and family.

Riding Buck,...

Sheri Lynn Pocha

Sheri Lynn Pocha

May 9, 2026

Our fiery, loving momma left the world on May 9, 2026. She fought with everything she had against Alzheimer’s. She tried and pushed against it with every bone in her tiny body. She was tough as nails and viciously protective of the ones she loved. She was born July 10, 1960, in Glendive MT. She lived most of her life...

David Brent Marshall

David Brent Marshall

May 8, 2026

David Marshall, 67, of Helena, Montana passed away May 8, 2026.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. 

William Bailey Dunn

William Bailey Dunn

May 6, 2026

William "Bill" Dunn, 85, of Clancy, Montana passed away May 6, 2026.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.