Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana
And the Surrounding Areas
Paavo "Paul" Edward Leinonen
Oct 23, 2022
Paavo's life is one of a true immigrant's story of hard work, perseverance, grit (which we call SISU in Finnish), and dedication to his adoptive country he loved. He gave of his gifts while preserving his culture proudly to his children and grandchildren.
He was born in Tuusula, Finland, and endured a hard life with his parents...
John Franklin Williams
Oct 20, 2022
John Franklin Williams, 90, of Helena, Montana passed away Thursday, October 20, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. At John's request, there will be no further obituary and no services will be held.
Susan Branan Stahl
Oct 18, 2022
Susan Branan Stahl, 70, of Missoula, Montana passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Marshall Dale Rowe
Oct 16, 2022
Marshall Dale Rowe entered into God's paradise at the age of 68 years old. Dale was a talented, family oriented, humorous man who is greatly missed and loved. He loved his hobbies of wood carving, singing country -western songs, playing guitar, and taking Sunday drives to the Montana mountains where he loved to find a trail that led into...
Rudy Ted Hausler
Oct 16, 2022
Rudy Ted Hausler of Helena passed away unexpectedly on October 16, 2022. Rudy was born on December 25, 1945 in Pasadena, Texas to John Albert and Amelia Julia (Mueller) Hausler.
Rudy is survived by his three children, Michael (Shannon), Jennifer (Kevin) Grubb and Michelle (Chad) Jacobsmeyer, brother Roger (Becky) and sister Marilyn (Robert) Smith, extra special family...
Mark Stewart Ryckman
Oct 15, 2022
Mark Ryckman was born on April 14, 1952 to Stew and Joy Ryckman. Mark grew up a happy boy from Poplar Street. His older brother Bob and sister Jan kept tabs on Mark and little sister Ronda. Always interested in cars, trucks, or motorcycles, he claimed his favorite toy was a 235 Chevy timing chain. After all, Synness' junkyard...
Linda Marie (Lowell) Stratton
Oct 15, 2022
Linda Marie Stratton, 52, of East Helena, Montana passed away, Saturday, October 15, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
June Morgan Gilbreath
Oct 13, 2022
June Morgan Gilbreath died October 13 in Helena, Montana.
She was born in Mercer County, Kentucky and spent her teenage years in Harrodsburg. In her youth she enjoyed many happy days traveling with her beloved Aunt Lillian, including summers at the beach in Ocean City, New Jersey.
After graduating from the University of Kentucky, she...
Zacheriah Matthew Blazon
Oct 12, 2022
Zacheriah Matthew Blazon born January 11, 1975; Left us too soon, and passed October 12, 2022 . Born to Vicki and Robert in Seattle Washington. At just 5 pounds 7 ounces he started small but grew to make a huge impact in this country, world and all the lives fortunate enough to cross his path. Beginning as the baby...
Timothy Daniel Skinner
Oct 10, 2022
Timothy Daniel Skinner, 57, of Helena, Montana passed away Monday, October 10, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. To view the obituary and share remembrances, visit:Â www.SimpleCremationMT.com.
David Zirngibl
Oct 10, 2022
David Zirngibl, 71, of Boulder, Montana passed away Monday, October 10, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. To view the obituary and share remembrances, visit:Â www.SimpleCremationMT.com.
Ricky Gene Parsley
Oct 10, 2022
Ricky (Rick) Gene Parsley passed away peacefully in his home on October 10, 2022, at the age of 64.
He was born in Orofino Idaho and lived his life mostly in Montana country. Rick married Tracy Austin and they were together for 25 years, enjoying everything family. Rick enjoyed hiking, camping, and floating on the river with...
Sandra Zeiler
Oct 9, 2022
Sandra L. Zeiler passed away October 9, 2022, of pancreatic cancer. She was born to Harold and Edna (Kayrasvopio) Birkeland July 28, 1946, in Vancouver, Washington. That same year, the family moved to a farm in the Black Hills of South Dakota where she developed her intense love of mountains. When she was eight years old, the family moved...
Jean Marie Lindeberg
Oct 8, 2022
Jean Marie Lindeberg, 75, of Helena, Montana passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Vivian Manuel
Oct 8, 2022
Vivian Manuel was a New Yorker born in 1941 and transplanted to Montana in 1997. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Wells College and was later a trustee on their Board. She earned a Master of Arts from the University of Wyoming in Laramie in 1965. The following year she moved to Washington, DC, and went to work for...
Charles "Chucky" Alvin Davis Jr.
Oct 6, 2022
Charles Alvin Davis Jr., 64, of Helena, Montana passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Beverly Cook
Oct 6, 2022
Beverly Cook, 87, of Helena, Montana passed Thursday, October 6, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Tiffany Anne Sauer
Oct 6, 2022
Tiffany Anne Nordby Sauer, Montana City Passed from this world in her sleep from Cardiac Arrhythmia on October 6th. She was born November 23rd, 1947, to Wayne and Anne Nordby in Mankato, Minnesota. After the death of her mother, she, her brothers and sisters were raised in Red Lake Falls, MN by her uncle and aunt Chris and Mary...
Kelly Sue Kelly
Oct 5, 2022
Kelly Sue Kelly, 60, of Helena, Montana passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2022. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. To view the obituary and share remembrances, visit:Â www.SimpleCremationMT.com.
Daniel "Dan" Joseph Fallon
Oct 4, 2022
Dan passed away peacefully at home on October 4th with his much-loved wife, Jane; his brother, Tim; and sister, Michele, at his side.  Dan was born on June 26th, 1951, in Coronado, California, to Marjorie (Sheppard) and Mert Fallon. Compassionate, quiet, and gentle even as a child, his open heart connected with people wherever he went.  Dan was an...


