Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

James "The Griz" Herzog

James "The Griz" Herzog

May 23, 2021

James "The Griz" Herzog, 94, originally of Billings, Montana passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Michael  William Madden

Michael William Madden

May 22, 2021

Michael William Madden, 63, of Helena, Montana passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

George  Mahlon Schiller

George Mahlon Schiller

May 22, 2021

Smiling George left this world peacefully on May 22, 2021, from the comfort of his easy chair. George was born in 1948 in Helena to George and Shirley Schiller. He attended grade school in East Helena and later graduated from Helena High Class of 1966. His childhood adventures included square dancing lessons, hunting with his Dad, Boy Scouts, working on...

Janice  Louise Chalmers

Janice Louise Chalmers

May 18, 2021

Janice Louise Chalmers, 77, of Missoula, Montana passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Pamela  Jean Olson

Pamela Jean Olson

May 14, 2021

My dear friends, I want to thank you for the friendship you all gave me over these many years. I had a wonderful life and was blessed with a good husband and son. I had such great memories of the times we spent together. Whether it was the get togethers we had at our homes, the great times at the...

Richard F. "Dick" Ruhlman

Richard F. "Dick" Ruhlman

May 14, 2021

In 1941 this world was forever changed with the birth of Richard (Dick) Ruhlman. The world lost a gentle soul on May 14, 2021. Dick was born in Redfield, South Dakota to beaming parents Carl and Corrine (Weiblem) Ruhlman. The Ruhlman family later moved to Eugene, Oregon where Dick grew up. There, his favorite pastimes were showing cars, playing baseball,...

Barbara Tristan

Barbara Tristan

May 13, 2021

Barbara Tristan, 71, of Missoula, Montana passed away on Thursday. May 13, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Norman  William Tveit

Norman William Tveit

May 13, 2021

Norman William Tveit, 63, of Missoula, Montana passed away on Thursday. May 13, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Roger  Edwin Lloyd

Roger Edwin Lloyd

May 12, 2021

Roger Edwin Lloyd passed away peacefully at his home in Helena with his wife Miho and son Tyrus by his side. He grew up on a small ranch south of Helena, and spent many hours caring for the ranch and land, eventually earning his bachelor's degree in agriculture production from Montana State University. Leaving the comfort of his first Montana...

Richard Flanny "Dick" Wiebe  Sr.

Richard Flanny "Dick" Wiebe Sr.

May 10, 2021

Richard Flanny "Dick" Wiebe, Sr., 77, of Helena, MT, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family, on May 10, 2021, after fighting a short battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.He was born in Hood River, Oregon, to Flanny and Eileen (Warner) Wiebe and spent his childhood in Townsend and Toston, MT. At 17 years of age, Dick joined...

Franz  Christian Lauffer

Franz Christian Lauffer

May 9, 2021

Franz Christian Lauffer, 76, of Helena, Montana passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Patrick  Joseph Driscoll

Patrick Joseph Driscoll

May 8, 2021

Pat passed away peacefully at the Touchmark Senior Care facility in Helena on May 8,2021, at the age of 66. He lived a full life by all accounts until the affliction of early onset dementia took hold several years ago and progressed to it's inevitable end.Pat was born in Butte on February 21, 1955 to Ellen (Gigi Salvagni) and James...

Raymond  Adrian Middlestead

Raymond Adrian Middlestead

May 7, 2021

Writer Oscar Wilde wrote, "To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all."I like to think that in my 88 years on this earth that I was among the rare few who truly lived.I was born Raymond Adrian Middlestead on January 8, 1933 to Robert and Pearl Middlestead on a small farm outside Clyde,...

Carl Robert "Bob" Golie

Carl Robert "Bob" Golie

May 6, 2021

Carl Robert "Bob" Golie, 89, of Helena, Montana passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Patricia  Annette Cotton

Patricia Annette Cotton

May 4, 2021

Patricia Annette Cotton, 85, of Stevensville, Montana passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Michelle Bauchman

Michelle Bauchman

May 3, 2021

Michelle Bauchman, 67, of Helena, Montana passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Karrie  S. Blythe

Karrie S. Blythe

May 3, 2021

Karrie S. Blythe, 49, of East Helena, Montana passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.We are asking for contributions of any amount to assist the family with funeral costs. Donations can be made on Karrie's obituary page at simplecremationmt.com.Thank you for your help and support as we all grieve the loss of Karrie.

Alex  T. Dawson

Alex T. Dawson

May 1, 2021

Alex T. Dawson, 66, of Helena, Montana passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Pauline  Kathern Mckinney

Pauline Kathern Mckinney

May 1, 2021

Pauline Kathern McKinney passed away peacefully at home on May 1,2021.Pauline was one of eight children born to John & Myrtle McKinney on April 3, 1937, in Marshall, Arkansas. When she was young girl, her family moved to Tulare, California. She retired in Helena, Montana.Pauline is preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Herbert, Donald, Johnny Jr., and...

Judith  Baron Murphy

Judith Baron Murphy

Apr 30, 2021

Judith Baron Murphy, 83, of Helena, Montana passed away on Friday, April 30, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.