Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Max  Donald Burner

Max Donald Burner

Aug 13, 2021

Max Donald Burner died on August 13, 2021 (yes, it was a Friday) after 85 years of being effortlessly charming. Unfortunately, he missed his last earthly opportunity to flirt with the two cherubs that carried him out.Max loved golf, the Grizzlies, new shavers, his Girl Friday, wish.com, the LA Dodgers, Pepsi, his dog Hilde, his twin brother Morris, his whole...

Kenneth  Leroy Bidwell

Kenneth Leroy Bidwell

Aug 13, 2021

Kenneth Leroy Bidwell, 82, of Kalispell, MT succumbed to his long, hard battle with cancer on August 13, 2021 at the Fort Harrison VA Hospital in Helena under their compassionate care. He entered into peace from his suffering with a positive, loving attitude.Kenny grew up and graduated from Dawson County High School in Glendive, MT. He was the second youngest...

James  L. Knight

James L. Knight

Aug 12, 2021

James (Jim) L. Knight, age 69, of Helena passed away August 12, 2021 after his 5-year battle with cancer.Although Jim grew up in Billings and attended Billings West H.S. class of 1970, he came to Helena in 1972 Jim has been a staple of the Helena community for over 45 years in both business and community support. Throughout his business...

David  Leroy Palmer

David Leroy Palmer

Aug 11, 2021

David Leroy Palmer, 66, of Helena, Montana passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Michael  Darrell Hart

Michael Darrell Hart

Aug 10, 2021

Michael Darrell Hart, 67, of Missoula, Montana passed away around Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

John  D. Mcintosh

John D. Mcintosh

Aug 10, 2021

On the morning of August 10, 2021 our dear father, grandfather, brother and uncle, John D McIntosh passed away at St Peters Hospital. He was born on November 22, 1941 to Charles and Vera McIntosh. He was born and raised in Helena, where as a teenager he and some friends had to be rescued from a mine shaft. He attended...

Richard Mason

Richard Mason

Aug 9, 2021

Richard Mason, 80, of Helena, Montana passed away Monday, August 9, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Jerome Paul "Jerry" Schutz

Jerome Paul "Jerry" Schutz

Aug 7, 2021

Jerome Paul "Jerry" Schutz, of Helena, Montana passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Verna  Marleen Ellison

Verna Marleen Ellison

Aug 7, 2021

Veerna Marleen Ellison, 89, of Miles City, Montana passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Karen  Lee Moore

Karen Lee Moore

Aug 6, 2021

Karen Lee Moore, 80, of Helena, Montana passed away Friday, August 6, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Richard  James Dix

Richard James Dix

Aug 5, 2021

Richard Dix, 73, passed away after a long battle with MSA Parkinsons at his home on Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was surrounded by two of his children and the love of his life and wife Darlene (Everson) Dix, of 40 years. Richard was born on July 6, 1948, at his family home in North Dakota. He was the second...

Carole B. Cottrell

Carole B. Cottrell

Aug 5, 2021

Carole B. Cottrell: March 16, 1955 - August 5, 2021

Carole Ann (Blackledge) Cottrell was born to Virgil and Helena (nee VanderWoude) Blackledge in Cadillac, MI on March 16, 1955 and was raised on the family farm just outside Marion, MI where she attended grade school through high school. She graduated from Marion High School in 1973...

Jeanette  B. Mattfeldt

Jeanette B. Mattfeldt

Aug 5, 2021

Jeanette B. Mattfeldt, 85, of Helena, Montana passed away Thursday, August 5, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Neil  Dudley Hazel

Neil Dudley Hazel

Jul 31, 2021

Neil Dudley Hazel, 77, of Helena, Montana passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Daniel  James Nelson

Daniel James Nelson

Jul 30, 2021

Daniel James Nelson, 75, passed away in his sleep on July 30, 2021, at his residence in Helena, MT. He was born in Helena on July 29, 1946, at St. John's Hospital to Bernie Erling "Bud" Nelson and Evelyn Lillian Middlebrooks Miller Nelson. He lettered in wrestling and graduated from Helena High School in 1965, going on to study geology...

Roger  Dale Thompson

Roger Dale Thompson

Jul 29, 2021

Roger Dale Thompson, 64, of Helena, Montana passed away Thursday July 29, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Joanne  E. Honea

Joanne E. Honea

Jul 27, 2021

Joanne E. Honea, 87, of Helena, Montana passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Dorothy  Mae Hahn

Dorothy Mae Hahn

Jul 26, 2021

Dorothy Hahn passed away peacefully from natural causes on July 26, 2021 at the Billings Clinic nursing home. She was 95. Dorothy was born to Marion and Mabel Whitten in Bussey, Iowa on August 21, 1925. She was the fourth child of seven born to the Whitten's and spent her childhood in many Iowa towns as her father worked on...

Mary  Elizabeth Burkett

Mary Elizabeth Burkett

Jul 26, 2021

Mary Burkett, 92, of Helena, MT crossed over from this life to the next on July 26th, 2021. Mary loved her lovely brick house on 6th Ave and received her wish to die at home. She passed peacefully, surrounded by all her children and their spouses, while home receiving hospice care following a hemorrhagic stroke.Mary was born on September 27,...

Ruth  M. Dockins

Ruth M. Dockins

Jul 25, 2021

Ruth M. Dockins, 97, of Butte, Montana passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.