Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Thomas James Sterkenburg

Thomas James Sterkenburg

Apr 14, 2022

Thomas James Sterkenburg, 53, of Billings, Montana passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Harlan Eugene Schmitt

Harlan Eugene Schmitt

Apr 14, 2022

Harlan Eugene Schmitt, 50, of Helena, Montana passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022.

Harlan was preceded in death by his grandparents Vic and MaryAnn Schmitt, Lillian Albrecht, Ines Reed, Arlie and Sylva Umphrey, and sister Dawn Dyakanoff.

He is survived by his mother RoseAnne (David) Dyakanoff, father Sandy (Linda) Schmitt, partner Coral Storm, daughters Kendra...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Rankin

Jeffrey "Jeff" Rankin

Apr 11, 2022

Jeffrey "Jeff" S Rankin, 48, of Helena, Montana passed away Monday, April 11, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

John Lee Nickovich

John Lee Nickovich

Apr 11, 2022

"Heroes get remembered, but legends never die"

The Sandlot

John Lee Nickovich passed peacefully in his home, Monday April 11th, surrounded by the loving family he was the center of.

John was born February 19th, 1941 to Lazo and Julia Nickovich. Born 7th, in a line-up of 8, he wasted no time figuring...

Robert "Bob" Theodore Christensen

Robert "Bob" Theodore Christensen

Apr 9, 2022

Robert "Bob" T. Christensen of Townsend, Montana, and previously Bozeman, Montana, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus, peacefully at home, on April 9, 2022 at the age of 83.

He was born in Montrose, SD to parents Ted and Selma Christensen. He was preceded in death by both parents and brother Ron Christensen.

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Robert Lee Sommerstedt

Robert Lee Sommerstedt

Apr 9, 2022

Robert "Bob" Lee Sommerstedt passed away on April 9th, 2022 in Helena, Montana. Bob was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on January 31st, 1936. As a young child, Bob's family relocated to Southern California. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served 3 years in Germany. After a short time, he re-enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served until...

Nancy Lee Bierwagen (Hicks)

Nancy Lee Bierwagen (Hicks)

Apr 6, 2022

Nancy Lee Bierwagen (Hicks), age 75, passed away unexpectedly April 6th, 2022, while in remission from Lymphoma. She was born September 7th, 1946, to Wayne and Laura Hicks of Helena, Montana. She grew up with two sisters, Kathy and Carole, with whom she had an incredibly special bond. She was a single mom and worked tirelessly to provide for...

Patricia "Patty" Louise Vonada

Patricia "Patty" Louise Vonada

Apr 5, 2022

Patricia "Patty" Louise Vonada, 82, of Helena, Montana passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

A service for Patty Vonada will be held at St Mary's Catholic Community at noon on Tuesday, April 12th, with a luncheon to follow.

Donna Marie (Skinner) Garrick

Donna Marie (Skinner) Garrick

Apr 2, 2022

Donna entered her final rest at 83 years old, on April 2, 2022, at Son Heaven assisted living. She had resided there since December 10, 2021. Donna was born to Earl and Telma Skinner in Fullerton, CA. The family traveled and lived in many different places, but Donna had 5th generation roots in Cochise County and ultimately grew up...

Stanley Gardiner

Stanley Gardiner

Apr 2, 2022

Stanley Gardiner, 83, of Helena, Montana passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Sammy Lee York

Sammy Lee York

Apr 1, 2022

Sammy Lee York, 83, formerly of Decatur, Illinois passed away Friday, April 1, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Elaine Rutledge

Elaine Rutledge

Mar 30, 2022

Elaine Rutledge of Boulder, Montana passed away in the arms of her family while listening to the Lord's prayer on March 30, 2022. She was 79 years old.

Elaine was born on July 7, 1942 in Harrisonville, Missouri to Dorothy and Donald Atkin. She had a range of careers, working in banking and as a lunchroom lady...

Peggy Mcchesney

Peggy Mcchesney

Mar 30, 2022

Peggy McChesney, 64, of Helena, Montana passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Doris Ruth Williams

Doris Ruth Williams

Mar 29, 2022

Doris Williams was a classy lady who left this world on March 29th, 2022. She celebrated her 92nd birthday with family and friends and decided to keep on celebrating with her son, brothers, sisters, parents and all of her wonderful husbands and loved ones in heaven. Her smile was contagious and her spirit warming. Those of us left behind...

Rebecca Jean Sailer

Rebecca Jean Sailer

Mar 28, 2022

Rebecca Jean Sailer, 76, of Superior, Montana passed away Monday, March 28, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Connie Lou (Robbins)  Boltz

Connie Lou (Robbins) Boltz

Mar 28, 2022

Connie Lou Boltz, 83, of Helena, Montana passed away Monday, March 28, 2022.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Todd Patrick Daly

Todd Patrick Daly

Mar 27, 2022

Todd Patrick Daly, 81, of Townsend, Montana passed away Sunday, March 27, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Thomas Duane Jackson

Thomas Duane Jackson

Mar 26, 2022

Duane Jackson, 88, after a brief hospital stay, returned to his home on Hauser Lake March 16, 2022 where he died of bladder cancer. His wife, Sue, with assistance from neighbors, David Aageson, Rod Demontigny and Greg Synness as well as St Peter's Hospice, cared for him the last ten days of his life.

Duane's mother Margaret...

Bryan William Rowder

Bryan William Rowder

Mar 23, 2022

Bryan W. Rowder, 78, of Helena MT passed peacefully in his sleep at his home on March 23, 2022.

Bryan was born on April 2, 1943, in Holland MI to Elmer Joseph and Helen (Toczyl) Rowder. Bryan was the second oldest of five siblings. The Michigan wilderness served as a catalyst for Bryan's lifelong love of all...

Doug Murray

Doug Murray

Mar 22, 2022

Michael Douglas Murray of Lincoln, Montana died on March 22, 2022. He was 67 years old.

Doug was born on May 30, 1954 in Southern California to Patricia O'Brien and Robert Walter Murray. From a young age, Doug loved fast cars and Harleys. After highschool, Doug joined the Navy and proceeded to build a Triumph chopper that...