Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana
And the Surrounding Areas
Gary Allen Leddige
Nov 12, 2021
Gary Allen Leddige of Helena passed away on Friday evening November 12 due to complications from the virus, kidney disease and diabetes with his wife at his side. He put up a strong tough fight, but God decided he needed one of his best people with him. Gary was born on February 16, 1961 in Roseau, MN to Dean and...
Floyd Leroy "Bud" Ladd
Nov 11, 2021
Floyd "Bud" Leroy Ladd, 88 of Clancy, Montana passed away peacefully of natural causes on Thursday, November 11, 2021, surrounded by family and friends.Bud was born on October 12, 1933 in Shenandoah, Iowa to Ralph and Gladys Ladd, where he attending local schools, playing basketball and holding scoring records at Shenandoah High School. He later moved to Creston Iowa where...
Stephen William Kranich
Nov 9, 2021
Stephen William "Drift" Kranich, 67, of Helena, passed away in his home surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer.Steve was born in Helena, MT, December 29, 1953, where he was adopted by George Dean, and Evelyn (Mulvaney) Kranich. Steve grew up in the South Hills of Helena attending school at Central Elementary, Helena Junior High, and finally...
Patricia Louise King
Nov 9, 2021
Patricia Louise King, 90, of Helena, Montana passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Ernest Johnathon Lees
Nov 7, 2021
Ernest John Lees (Ernie) passed away unexpectedly of natural causes, on November 7th, 2021 at the age of 61.Ernie was born on July 18th 1960 to Martha and Jack Lees in Helena Montana, and lived there all his life. He graduated from Helena High School in 1979 and worked a few odd jobs before hiring on at Budweiser where he...
Liam James Bannon
Nov 7, 2021
Liam James Bannon was born in Helena, MT, on May 28th, 2004 to Maya Bannon and Mike Gardipee, Jr. He died on Sunday November, 7th 2021. As a child Liam was vibrant and full of life. He was playful, fun, adventurous, always cared about other people and was incredibly goofy! His laugh was contagious and he brought joy with him...
Beverly Ann Marsh
Nov 6, 2021
Beverly Ann Marsh, 62, of Helena, Montana passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Ronald Ralph White
Nov 5, 2021
Ronald Ralph White 53, of East Helena, Montana, Ron broke free of his earthly tethers and rejoined the cosmos Friday November 5, 2021 at Saint Peters Hospital from Covid, surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on March 20, 1968 in Great Falls, MT to his parents Ralph and the late June White. He was raised and attended...
Darlene Ida Darfler Stanger
Nov 5, 2021
Darlene Ida Darfler Stanger was born July 31, 1945 in Helena, MT to John Norman and Edna May (Smith) Darfler. Surrounded by loved ones, she passed away peacefully at St. Peters Hospital on Friday, November 5th . Darlene grew up in the Helena area and attended Bryant Elementary School and Cathedral Catholic High School. In August of 1962, she married...
Helen Elizabeth Ellis
Nov 4, 2021
Helen Elizabeth Ellis, 95, of Helena, Montana passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Gregory Cole
Nov 4, 2021
Gregory Cole, 64, of Helena, Montana passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Carole R. Phass (Hicks)
Nov 4, 2021
Carole R. Phass, age 79, of Bel Air, Maryland passed away on November 4, 2021 at her home in Bel Air, Maryland. Born in Helena, Montana, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Laura (Six) Hicks.
She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crafts, playing the piano and ukulele, skiing, ice skating, family events and trips and spending...
Troy Ridgeway
Nov 3, 2021
Troy Ridgeway, 54, of Helena, Montana passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Lacole Lin Dana
Nov 1, 2021
Lacole Lin Dana, 34, of Great Falls, Montana passed away Monday, November 1, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. A full length obituary is pending...
Eddie Joe Byars
Oct 30, 2021
Eddie Joe Byars, 62, of Helena, Montana passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Madonna "Donna" Lind
Oct 28, 2021
Madonna "Donna" Lind, 77, of Helena, Montana passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Kathleen Carol Cunningham
Oct 28, 2021
Kathleen Carol Cunningham, 59, of Helena, Montana passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Esther Annabell Pond
Oct 25, 2021
Esther Annabell Pond, 93, of Helena, Montana passed away Monday, October 25, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Fern Maxine Holshue
Oct 25, 2021
Fern Maxine Holshue passed away peacefully on October 25, 2021 with her son and sister-in-law, by her side. Fern was born on June 27, 1935 to Robert and Pearl Middlestead on her family's small farm outside Clyde, Alberta, Canada. While the house had no electricity or running water, to Fern it always felt like home. Growing up on the farm...
Daryl Douglas Barrett
Oct 23, 2021
On Saturday, October 23rd 2021, Daryl Douglas Barrett "Doug", 79, passed away at Golden Options Care Assisted Living surrounded by family after a long battle with prostate cancer. Doug was born on January 1st, 1942 in Kansas City, Missouri. He was raised in Malta, MT on his parents' ranch. Doug attended high school in Malta and participated in football and...


