Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Brian  Daniel Hohn

Brian Daniel Hohn

Apr 29, 2021

Brian the youngest of Vincent and Inez (Larson) Hohn's eight children was born on 09/27/1964. He grew up in outside of Townsend and graduated from Broadwater County High school. After high school he continued his education at Montana Tech and graduated with a degree in petroleum engineering. Throughout the years he had been working as an engineer in many different...

Arthur  George Smith

Arthur George Smith

Apr 27, 2021

Arthur George Smith, "Art," passed away on April 27, 2021, in Jefferson City, Montana, from Multiple Myeloma.Art was born on June 13, 1939, in Williston, North Dakota, to Arthur Joseph Smith and Elizabeth Smith. Art's parents relocated to northwest Montana for work shortly after his birth.Art met his soulmate, Marilyn Kathryn Smith at the Strand Theater in Kalispell. Art married...

Gordon Hoven

Gordon Hoven

Apr 26, 2021

Gordon Russell Hoven, 43, left us too soon on April 26th, 2021. Known to many as Gordo or Gordy, he never entered a room he didn't light up with his infectious laugh and witty sense of humor. Gordy was born in Billings, MT on October 11th, 1977, to Gordon and Bette Hoven. It was clear early on that Gordon would...

Craig  Donovan Nelson

Craig Donovan Nelson

Apr 25, 2021

Like a comet, Craig Donovan Nelson arrived this world prematurely and unexpectedly, a flash of energy and fire. He left this world in the same manner leaving all of us breathless and awestruck in the tail of comet glitter he left blazing in the night sky.Craig lived up to his Sagittarius traits. He was a lover of freedom, independent, hilarious,...

Lupercio  L. Rangel

Lupercio L. Rangel

Apr 23, 2021

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Daniel  Alfred Fancher

Daniel Alfred Fancher

Apr 22, 2021

Daniel Alfred Fancher, 77, of East Helena, Montana passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Mary Colleen "Cogie" Back

Mary Colleen "Cogie" Back

Apr 18, 2021

On Sunday, April 18, 2021 Mary Colleen (Cogie) Back passed away after her battle with cancer. Cogie was born July 25, 1950 in Pasadena, CA. and spent her childhood in Bishop, CA.Cogie married Bob Back on February 15, 1984 in Las Vegas, NV. Bob's work brought them to Montana where she worked several jobs including the Federal Reserve Bank.Cogie's life...

Paul Gilbert  Jr.

Paul Gilbert Jr.

Apr 12, 2021

Paul Gilbert Jr., 75, of Helena, Montana passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Joy  Marie Cronin

Joy Marie Cronin

Apr 12, 2021

Joy Marie Cronin, 96, of Helena, Montana passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

William  "Travis" Edmisten

William "Travis" Edmisten

Apr 11, 2021

William "Travis" Edmisten, 44, of Jefferson City, Montana passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Shirley  Ann Huffman

Shirley Ann Huffman

Apr 6, 2021

Shirley Ann Huffman, 90, of Helena, Montana passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Alice  Marlene Haley

Alice Marlene Haley

Apr 4, 2021

Allice Marlene Haley passed away on April 4, 2021 early on Easter morning at her home in Townsend Mt. She was born on May 5 1938 in Roundup, MT to Ben and Margaret Rux. Her parents bought the Checkerboard Inn in 1946. She grew up at Checkerboard. She married Bob Haley on Sept 3, 1955. She was a great cook....

John  Daniel Neace

John Daniel Neace

Apr 4, 2021

John Daniel Neace, 78, passed away on April 4, 2021, in Helena, MT. He was a kind, loving, and supportive husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who encouraged people to see the good in everything. He enjoyed woodworking, archery, and hunting. He loved his children, grandchildren, and great-children more than anything and prayed for them all every day. He knew the...

Mark  Steven Mlekush

Mark Steven Mlekush

Apr 3, 2021

Mark Steven Melkush, of Helena MT passed away in his sleep at Apple Rehab Cooney on April 3, 2021. 28 days after being diagnosed with a Glioblastoma Brain Tumor. He was 56 years old.Mark was born on January 30, 1965 in Miami FL to Donald and Alice Mlekush. He was the oldest of three children. He grew up in the...

Arthur  Ray Smith

Arthur Ray Smith

Apr 1, 2021

Arthur Ray Smith, 75, of Helena, Montana passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Danny  Ernest Leagjeld

Danny Ernest Leagjeld

Mar 29, 2021

Danny Ernest Leagjeld, 75, of Helena, Montana passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Juan Arturo "Johnny" Ledesma  Jr.

Juan Arturo "Johnny" Ledesma Jr.

Mar 26, 2021

Juan Arturo "Johnny" Ledesma Jr., 45, of Helena, Montana passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Paul Michael "Mike" Scott

Paul Michael "Mike" Scott

Mar 25, 2021

Paul Michael "Mike" Scott, 74 of Helena, Montana went to be with the Lord quietly in his sleep at his home on March 25, 2021. Mike was born in York, Nebraska to Paul W. and Dorothy A. Scott. Mike spent much of his childhood in the Southwest including Tennessee, Texas and New Mexico. Mike attended Tennessee Military Institute where he...

Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Nelson

Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Nelson

Mar 25, 2021

Rev. Dr. Ralph E. NelsonThe Rev. Dr. Ralph E. Nelson was born on February 26, 1938 to the Rev. Ernest J. and Winifred H. (Edwards) Nelson in Joliet, Illinois. On March 25, 2021 he was released from his burdens and opened the door to a new life in accordance with the love and will of God.Rev. Nelson was raised in...

Gerald  John Buettner

Gerald John Buettner

Mar 23, 2021

Gerald John Buttner, 59, of Helena, Montana passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.