Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Martha Jean Janes

Martha Jean Janes

Mar 3, 2023

Martha went to be with the Lord on March 3,2023 after spending several years battling Alzheimer's. She was 81 years old.

Martha was born May 4, 1941, to Walter and Ruth Nachtsheim in Helena MT. She joined her sister Carol and two brothers Larry and George; another brother Bruce arrived 2 years later to complete the family....

Leona Zaharko

Leona Zaharko

Mar 3, 2023

Leona Mae Penner was born October 3, 1949 to Elmer and Maymie Penner in Miles City, MT.  She joined brothers Russell and John at the family home in Rosebud, MT where she was raised.

Three days before her sixth birthday, her parents bought the Rosebud Standard Service Station.  Leona loved this part of her life.  Her claim...

Stephen Robert Gray

Stephen Robert Gray

Mar 1, 2023

Stephen Robert Gray, 71 of East Helena, MT passed away surrounded by family on March 1, 2023. Steve was born on November 24, 1951, in Lewistown, MT to Robert and Margaret Gray. He attended both grade school and St. Leo's High School in Lewistown, MT graduating in 1970. He was a member of the Key Club, Speech Club and...

Marina Karren Cox

Marina Karren Cox

Mar 1, 2023

Marina Karren Cox, 62, of Helena, Montana passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Harry Anthony Rohrscheib

Harry Anthony Rohrscheib

Feb 28, 2023

Harry died peacefully on February 28, 2023 in Helena, Montana.

Harry "Pee Wee" Anthony Rohrscheib, was born on May 1, 1950 in Pittsburg California to Harold and Kathyrn (Davi) Rohrscheib who preceded him in death; as well as his sisters Mary Ann, and Brothers, Robert, Rick and son, Ashley. Harry is survived by his brother Ed Rohrscheib...

Richard "Dick" Janavon Roberts

Richard "Dick" Janavon Roberts

Feb 28, 2023

Richard "Dick" Janavon Roberts, 75, of Helena, Montana passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Jackie Pettyjohn Mathews

Jackie Pettyjohn Mathews

Feb 27, 2023

Jackie Mathews, 92, of Helena, passed away 2/27/23. A memorial service will be held May 6, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul's United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 512 Logan Street. A reception will follow at the same location.

Jackie Mathews, 92, of Helena, passed away Feb. 28, 2023.

She was born March 22, 1930, to...

Alyce Patricia Rice

Alyce Patricia Rice

Feb 27, 2023

Alyce Patricia Rice of Montana City, Montana passed away quietly on February 27, 2023. She was 88 years old.

Alyce was born on April 19, 1934 in Helena, Montana to Michael and Inez Brilakis. Alyce had three sisters, Helen, Katie and Mary. She also had two brothers that preceded her in death at a young age. As...

David Roger Fischer

David Roger Fischer

Feb 26, 2023

David Roger Fischer, 85, of Belgrade, Montana passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Patricia "Ellen" Boggeman

Patricia "Ellen" Boggeman

Feb 25, 2023

Patricia "Ellen" Boggeman, 78, of Bozeman, Montana passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Stephanie Ann (Jean)  Schultz

Stephanie Ann (Jean) Schultz

Feb 24, 2023

Stephanie Ann Schultz (37) of Helena, MT left us suddenly due to natural causes at her home on Friday, February 24, 2023.

Stephanie was born in Helena, MT on October 13, 1985, to Robert Jean and Renee Garrett. As a child, Stephanie was a fun-loving free spirit ready to conquer the earth with her older sister, Kristie....

Leo Grover Shute

Leo Grover Shute

Feb 23, 2023

Leo Grover Shute of Helena, MT passed away unexpectedly, surrounded by his children on Thursday, February 23, 2023. He was 84 years old.

Leo was born on September 7, 1938, in Black Duck Minnesota (near Bemidji) to Ralph J. and Julia (Profitt) Shute. He met and married the love of his life and wife of over 60...

David Martin

David Martin

Feb 22, 2023

David Martin, 90, of Helena, Montana passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Carl Hugh Mattfeldt

Carl Hugh Mattfeldt

Feb 21, 2023

Carl H. Mattfeldt, age 90, (born in Glasgow, MT), passed away February 21, 2023, at his home in Helena. Carl was a caring, hard-working man and never hesitated to help his family or others. His skills were unlimited: He was a man of many trades; builder, mechanic, a Mr. Fixit-All man. He liked to make things happen for those...

David Allen Krogstad

David Allen Krogstad

Feb 21, 2023

David Allen Krogstad, 73, of Helena, Montana passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Arthur "Art" William Roy

Arthur "Art" William Roy

Feb 21, 2023

Arthur William Roy (Art), of Helena, Montana died of ol'manitis in his home, surrounded be family on February 21st, 2023. He was 61 years old.

Art was born on May 16, 1961 in Moses Lake, Washington to Marvin Roy and Marjorie Donovan.

Art worked as a foreman at R-Y Lumber from 1988 until he retired...

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.