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
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
Nov 6, 2023
Kenneth Weatherwax, 86, of Helena passed away on November 6, 2023.
Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
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
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...
Darlene Evelyn Strelic
Oct 29, 2023
Darlene Evelyn Strelic of Helena, MT passed away at St. Peter's Health in the afternoon on 10/29/2023, surrounded by family. She was 81 years old.
Darlene was born in Sunset Lake, Saskatchewan in a blizzard on 1/10/1942, where the doctor could not make it so a lady from a neighboring farm came over and delivered her. She...
Blanche K. Smith
Oct 29, 2023
Blanche K. Smith, 96, of Great Falls passed away on October 29, 2023.
Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Norma Jean Boles
Oct 28, 2023
Norma Jean Boles of Helena died Saturday morning October 28, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospital following a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was 80 years old. Norma was born on June 21, 1943, in Sidney, Montana to Winnifred (Jones) and Gene Olson. She graduated with the class of 1961 from Sidney Senior High and began studying nursing at...
Carol Frances Jaster
Oct 27, 2023
Carol Frances Jaster, 83, of Clancy passed away on October 27, 2023, with her loving family, daughter Kristi, grandson Matthew, and son Mark Jaster and her best friend Linda Peterson of Duluth, MN, by her side.
She was born on June 19, 1940 in Chicago, Il, to Winfred and Christine (Ridgely) Warren.
Carol grew up...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
