Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Gary  Allen Leddige

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...