Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

David "Dave" Robert Barnhill

David "Dave" Robert Barnhill

Feb 18, 2023

David Barnhill passed away February 18, 2023 after a long illness. He was at home and surrounded by love. Although he was an attorney by profession, we know he would much rather be remembered as a father, a teacher, and a fisherman.

He is survived by his wife Marcella, daughters Sarah (Nate Hamrick), Annie (Ted Rechlin), granddaughter...

Isabel Verna Blossom

Isabel Verna Blossom

Feb 18, 2023

After a long battle with dementia, Isabel passed away peacefully holding the hand of her husband of 65 years.

Isabel was born on August 13, 1926 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to William Clelland and Isabel (Thomson) Clelland, the third of eight children.  Isabel had fond memories of summer when the Clelland family would break out their camping...

Helen Louise Paddock Smith

Helen Louise Paddock Smith

Feb 16, 2023

Helen, or Lou or Aunt Lou as she was affectionately known by her family, was born May, 1928 in a log home in Fishtrap, Montana to John "Jack" and Mattie Paddock and passed away on February 16, 2023 in Clancy, Montana.

She grew up on a cattle ranch in the Big Hole Valley also known as the...

Lillian June Darling

Lillian June Darling

Feb 16, 2023

Lillian June Darling, 97, of Montana City, Montana passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

James William Cecil

James William Cecil

Feb 15, 2023

James William Cecil, 59, of Jefferson City, Montana passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

On the Mend (with love from Jim's wife Tammy).

Cecile "Cele" Volesky

Cecile "Cele" Volesky

Feb 11, 2023

A fierce, strong-willed force left the earth on February 11, 2023, which was five days after her sixty-second wedding anniversary. Cecile (Odermann) Volesky passed away peacefully at her home, joining her parents, siblings, and many relatives and friends who have passed before her.

Cele was born on October 19, 1940, in Elbowoods, North Dakota, to Regina and...

Gwendolyn Schutt (Schutt)  Bernard

Gwendolyn Schutt (Schutt) Bernard

Feb 10, 2023

Gwendolyn Shirley Schutt Bernard from Helena, who was full of strength and determination her entire life, passed away in her sleep Friday, February 10, 2023, at the age of 93.

She was born on the family farm near Fairmount, North Dakota on October 4, 1929. After marrying Elmer "Barney" Bernard in 1953 they made their home in...

Ernestene Leverne Green

Ernestene Leverne Green

Feb 10, 2023

Ernestene LeVerne Green, 83, of Helena, Montana passed away Friday, February 10, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Eva Marie Longfellow

Eva Marie Longfellow

Feb 10, 2023

Eva Marie Longfellow (Red) passed away at home with her husband by her side. She was 69 years old and was born February 14, 1953.

Eva was born in Cedar Lake, Indiana. She loved singing, dancing, writing, collecting Betty Boop, pets, and her kids.

She was the state president of the VFW Ladies Auxillary, and...

Thomas Eugene Sanders

Thomas Eugene Sanders

Feb 9, 2023

Thomas Eugene Sanders was born August 4, 1949, in Shelbyville, Indiana, son of the late Clarence and Redith Coffey Sanders.  He was the second of the seven Sanders children:  Charlotte, Tom, Robert, Judy Kay, Mary Ann, Helen and Debbie.  Tom departed this life on February 9, 2023.  He was 73 years of age.

He and Charlotte were...

Venustiano "Benny" Mondragon Lucas

Venustiano "Benny" Mondragon Lucas

Feb 8, 2023

Venustiano "Benny" Mondragon Lucas, 45, of Bozeman, Montana passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Jerrold "Jerry" Lundberg

Jerrold "Jerry" Lundberg

Feb 8, 2023

Cowboy, logger, forester, firefighter, mechanic, welder, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather are just a few of the accomplishments of Jerrold "Jerry" Lundberg, who left us early on the morning of February 8, 2023.

Born to Ben and Ida Lundberg on October 10, 1933, Jerry grew up in Helena and on the family ranch in Canyon Creek as...

Sonia Ann Hines

Sonia Ann Hines

Feb 7, 2023

Sonia Ann (Claver) Hines was born on October 18,1934 in Lewistown, Montana.

She met Leon Hines from Catfish, Montana and they were married on December 24, 1950 in Lewistown.

In November 1951 they welcomed their first son, Alan Leon.

Two years later, their son Steven Eugene was born.

In 1957 they...

Dorathy Von Vihl Kendall

Dorathy Von Vihl Kendall

Feb 6, 2023

Dorathy VonVihl Kendall, 95, of Helena, Montana passed away Monday, February 6, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Diana Marie (Hampton)  Zbinden

Diana Marie (Hampton) Zbinden

Feb 6, 2023

Diana Marie Zbinden (Hampton), 72, of Helena, MT died February 6, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

Diana was born in Great Falls, MT on May 2, 1950 to Bill and Donna Hampton. She chose careers in the finance industry. First she collected debt with Kern County Collection Agency in Bakersfield, CA, then she was a...

Alexander Oscar Ragenovich

Alexander Oscar Ragenovich

Feb 5, 2023

Alexander Oscar Ragenovich, 72, of Bozeman, Montana passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

William "Bill" Andrew Bergstad

William "Bill" Andrew Bergstad

Feb 5, 2023

William "Bill" Andrew Bergstad, age 64 was called to his heavenly home on February 5th, 2023.

Bill was born June 12, 1958 to Sally Harris and Roland John Thomas Bergstad.  He was the only brother to his two sisters and loved telling the stories of his escapades with his sisters and how he loved to tease them....

Linda Kelly Nolan

Linda Kelly Nolan

Feb 4, 2023

Linda Kelly Nolan escaped from ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease, on February 4, 2023.  Linda was born in Missoula, MT, April 7, 1951, to Dan and Betty Kelly; she joined two sisters, Danita and Pamela, and was followed several years later by third sister, Marilyn. After a move to Billings, she attended both parochial and public schools, including Billings Central Catholic...

Murray Allan Weisberg

Murray Allan Weisberg

Feb 3, 2023

Murray Allan Weisberg, 79, of Helena, Montana passed away Friday, February 3, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Dora Marjorie Butler

Dora Marjorie Butler

Feb 3, 2023

Dora Marjorie (Hauck) Butler, age 91, passed away on February 3, 2023.  A descendant of a Montana Territorial pioneering family who established roots in Granite County, Montana in the 1870's, she was born on June 8, 1931 as the third of five children to Herman Lawrence Hauck and Mary Irene Hauck in Philipsburg, Montana.

As a Child,...