Lawrence "Larry" Hall
Jan 10, 2026
A Life of Dedication, Ingenuity, and Family
Surrounded by the love of his family at home, Lawrence (Larry) Hall passed away from cancer on January 10, 2026. Born August 3, 1943, in Miles City, Montana, to Newman and Marjorie Hall, Larry's journey through life was one of hard work, creativity, and devotion to those he cared for most.
Larry's early years were...
William Patrick Walsh
Jan 5, 2026
William "Patrick" Walsh, 68, of Elliston, Montana passed away on January 5, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Alice Maxine Moore
Jan 4, 2026
Alice Moore, 84, of Helena, Montana passed away on January 4, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Sandra Jo Gast
2026
Sandra Jo Gast, 58, of Helena, Montana passed away in early January, 2026.
Sandy was born on June 19, 1967 to Robert and Joan (Plachta) Gast in Bay City, Michigan. She was the fourth of four children born to Big Bob and Joanie, and was often referred to as the 'oops baby' by her mother. Her much older brothers were Dennis,...
Clara Agnes Day
Jan 2, 2026
Clara Day, 85, of Helena, Montana passed away on January 2, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Charleen Rae Spalding
Dec 31, 2025
Charleen Rae Spalding of Helena, Mt. She died at home with family December 31, 2025. She was born on July 18. 1940 in Helena.
After retirement she did endless research on the Broadwater, Jefferson, and L&C county cemeteries. Produced a book on Benton Ave cemetery and did CDs on all three counties
She was called the “The Grave Yard Detective” and was...
Sidney Kerr Price
Dec 30, 2025
Sidney Price, 83, of Helena, Montana passed away on December 30, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Penelope "Penny" Crum
Dec 30, 2025
Penelope "Penny" Lee Crum was born in Spokane, WA on October 4, 1952. She passed away December 30, 2025, after a lengthy illness with Dementia.
Penny lived in Superior, Montana until she was six years old, and then moved to Missoula, Montana. She spent most of her summers at her Grandparents in Metaline Falls, WA.
Penny graduated from Missoula Sentinel High School...
John Robert (Bob) Frazer
Dec 26, 2025
Bob passed away December 26, 2025 in his Helena residence at the Renaissance Assisted Living. Beloved brother, son, uncle and friend, Bob fought his long battle against spinocerebellar ataxia with unwavering grace and dignity.
Born in Billings, MT, the 2nd of 7 children to Mary Claire and Kenneth Joseph Frazer, Bob lived most of his childhood in Columbia Falls, MT. He...
Martha Jane Darragh
Dec 22, 2025
Martha Jane Darragh, 78, of Helena, Montana passed away December 26, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Nadine Kazimi
Dec 22, 2025
August 28, 1928 witnessed the birth of a truly gentle soul – Alice Nadine Moody. At age 3, Nadine and her mother, Sylvia, moved from Oklahoma to California where they began a new chapter in their lives. Sylvia remarried and Nadine’s new stepdad, Sayed Amir who had emigrated from Afghanistan after World War I, was the only father she really...
Richard James Stanger
Dec 21, 2025
Richard James “Rick” Stanger, 58, was a man of high decibels and hard-earned grit. He passed away on December 21, 2025, in East Helena, leaving behind a story written in chrome, loud bass, and a fierce, uncompromising spirit.
Born in Helena to Jim and Darlene Stanger, Rick was never one for the quiet path. He was a man of fire and...
Rose Olinda Oelkers
Dec 21, 2025
Rose "Rosie" Oelkers unexpectedly passed away, surrounded by her loving family, due to complications from Influenza A and pneumonia. She was 91 years young.
Rose was born on the family farm northwest of Culbertson, Montana, to David Luft and Selma Teitz Luft. She was the fifth daughter to join the family in a crowded two-bedroom log home shared with her parents,...
Leroy George Zent
Dec 21, 2025
Leroy G. Zent of Helena, MT passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on December 21, 2025. He was 75 years old.
Leroy was born in Mandan, ND. At 18, he moved to Bottineau, ND and got an Associate’s degree in Forestry. He then transferred to Missoula, MT where he earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Montana.
Leroy...
Lynda Lee Hatveldt
Dec 20, 2025
Lynda L Hatveldt passed away peacefully at her home on December 20, 2025. She was born on September 10, 1941 in St. Louis, MO. She is survived by her husband Skip, Children: Michele Johnson(Paul), Kyle (deceased) and Brandon; Grandchildren: Jessica McReynolds(Devon), Courtney Johnson(Isaiah), and Hayleigh; Great Grandchildren: Dante, Harper, and River; Brother Dave Krueger, Niece Heather, Nephew Joe, and Cousin...
Eugene Ray Wing, Sr
Dec 19, 2025
Eugene Wing, Sr, of Helena, MT passed away on December 19, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Helen Josephine Gossard
Dec 18, 2025
Helen Gossard, 91, of Helena, Montana passed away on December 18, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Wade Hampton
Dec 15, 2025
T. Wade Hampton was born on September 25, 1967, in Missoula, Montana, to an Irish woman and an Arikara man, and was adopted by H.D. and Suzy Hampton. He grew up surrounded by love and adventure, sharing a close childhood with his older brother, Andrew, and younger brother, Matthew. From an early age, Wade developed the independence, competitiveness, and curiosity...
Vicki Rae Peterson
Dec 15, 2025
Vicki Peterson, 74, of Boulder, MT passed away on December 15, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
William Raymond Lambert
Dec 13, 2025
William Lambert, 85, of Helena, MT passed away on December 13, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
