Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana
And the Surrounding Areas
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
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
Jun 10, 2026
William Ryan, II of Garrison, Montana passed away June 10, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
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
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
Jun 4, 2026
Brian Speer, 82, of Helena, Montana passed away June 4, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
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
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
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
May 26, 2026
Verlyn Turner, 81, of Helena, MT passed away May 26, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
May 19, 2026
Alice Lee, 91, of Clancy, Montana passed away May 19, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.


