Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Richard "Dick" Lee Subry

Richard "Dick" Lee Subry

Jun 13, 2026

Richard Lee Subry (Dick), of Helena, MT died peacefully in his home on June 13, 2026 with his wife, Kathy and daughter Hannah at his side. He was 90 years old.

Dick was born on December 5, 1935 in Denver, CO he was the only child born to Phillip and Lois Subry. Dick grew up in Denver, graduating from South High...

Robin Chryl Copeland

Robin Chryl Copeland

Jun 12, 2026

Robin Copeland, 72, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2026, after a five-year battle with dementia.

Robin was a loving mother, sister, veteran, and friend who will be remembered for her strength, kindness, and devotion to her family.

She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Anstett; her sisters, Patricia, Elaine, and Kathy; her nephew, Kevin, and his wife, Jennifer; and so many...

William Stewart Ryan, II

William Stewart Ryan, II

Jun 10, 2026

William Ryan, II of Garrison, Montana passed away June 10, 2026.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. 

Becky Lynn Hand

Becky Lynn Hand

Jun 6, 2026

Becky Hand died peacefully in her home in East Helena on June 6, 2026. The progression of her COPD finally overwhelmed her. While the COPD took a toll on her body, it never dampened her spirit. She was 68.

Becky was born in Mount Clemens Michigan on December 19, 1957 to Marcia Grubbs. The early part of her youth was spent...

Oliver Jene Harp

Oliver Jene Harp

Jun 5, 2026

Oliver Jene Harp (Ollie), 96, from Helena, Montana passed away June 5, 2026, in Helena.

He was born on January 18, 1930, in Chestnutridge, Missouri to Tommy and Fannie Harp. He was the youngest of seven brothers and sisters. After graduating High School, he went in the Navy serving four years stationed in San Diego.

After the Navy, he met his wife...

Brian Russell Speer

Brian Russell Speer

Jun 4, 2026

Brian Speer, 82, of Helena, Montana passed away June 4, 2026.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. 

Edward Anthony Kostka

Edward Anthony Kostka

Jun 4, 2026

Edward Anthony Kostka, 62, of Helena, Montana passed away June 5, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. 

Nancy Susan Kent

Nancy Susan Kent

Jun 3, 2026

Nancy Susan Kent, 73, of Helena, Montana passed away June 3, 2026.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.  

Catharine Marie Mockel

Catharine Marie Mockel

Jun 3, 2026

“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” — Winnie the Pooh

On June 3, 2026, Catherine “Cathy” Marie Mockel passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Though our hearts are broken, her journey leaves us with a lasting reminder to treasure each day, embrace life fully, and move through the world with humility, grace, and dignity.

Cathy...

Verlyn Dean Turner

Verlyn Dean Turner

May 26, 2026

Verlyn Turner, 81, of Helena, MT  passed away May 26, 2026.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. 

William Albert Hadfield

William Albert Hadfield

May 26, 2026

William Albert Hadfield, 81, of Boulder, Montana, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, surrounded by family.

Known to most as “Wild Bill,” he was born on January 8 1945, in Elgin, Illinois, to Allen and Gwendolyn Hadfield. He graduated from Cary Grove High School in 1963 and earned two Associate’s Degrees in electrical fields (DeVry Technical Institute - 1967; Helena...

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.