Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

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.

Jerry  Bradford Bucy

Jerry Bradford Bucy

Mar 22, 2021

Jerry Bradford Bucy passed away peacefully in his sleep following a tough battle with Parkinson's disease. He left this life just like he lived it, on his own terms. He was born on November 16, 1949, in Townsend, Montana, to Marie and Bob Bucy. He attended school in Townsend and graduated from Broadwater County High School where he made lasting...

Roberta  Faye Wandler

Roberta Faye Wandler

Mar 22, 2021

Roberta Faye Wandler, 68, of Anaconda, Montana passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Beverly  Joann Hayhurst

Beverly Joann Hayhurst

Mar 22, 2021

Beverly Joann Hayhurst, 76, of Boulder, Montana passed away on Monday, March 22, 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 Beverly's obituary page at simplecremationmt.com.Thank you for your help and support as we all grieve the loss of Beverly.

Erma Hickman

Erma Hickman

Mar 19, 2021

Erma Hickman, 87, of Helena, Montana passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Jeffrey  Jack Franjevic

Jeffrey Jack Franjevic

Mar 14, 2021

On the beautiful Sunday afternoon of March 14th in Helena, after a long run of a deep, peaceful sleep, Jeff Franjevic opened his eyes for one last time. Although he had lost his power to speak, his eyes brightened to the likeness of his life's happier moments, as he saw the faces and heard the voices of his loving family...

Cathy  Laverne Keller

Cathy Laverne Keller

Mar 13, 2021

Cathy LaVerne Keller, 63, of Helena, Montana passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

William Robert "Willie" Simmons

William Robert "Willie" Simmons

Mar 8, 2021

William (Willie) R. Simmons, 62, of Helena passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 8th, 2021. He was born April 2nd, 1958 in Tucson, Arizona to Mamie R. Erickson and Robert M. Simmons. Six years later, he became a big brother to his sister, Laureen J. Simmons.Willie served in the U.S. Navy from 1978-1981, stationed out of San Diego, California. He...