Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana
And the Surrounding Areas
George A. Pirrie, Jr.
Nov 6, 2020
George Alexander Pirrie Jr., of Montana City, MT died suddenly in his home with his loving wife,Bobbie, at his side, November 6, 2020. George was a third generation of the Pirrie Ranching family of Rygate, MT.George was 83 years old, born on January 25, 1937, in Billings, MT, to George A. Pirrie SR.,and Henrietta Lammers Pirrie. George is survived by...
Beverly Earlene Heckman
Nov 2, 2020
Beverly Earlene Heckman (Gundlach)Beverly was born in Ekalaka, MT on August 23, 1931. She was the 8th child of 14 children to George and Frances (Garcia) Gundlach. Her early years were spent near Opechee Park and later her family moved down the road to the old Jones' Place. Beverly enjoyed her growing up with her large family of brothers and...
Timothy Alvin Haley
Nov 1, 2020
Timothy Alvin Haley, 59, of Helena, Montana passed away on Sunday, November 1st, 2020. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Andrew Jay "Andy" Maphies
Oct 30, 2020
Andrew "Andy" Maphies, 68, passed away in Montana City on 10/30/2020 following a short battle with cancer.Andy was born 10/23/1952 in Helena, MT to Charles and Margaret Maphies.Andy lived in the Helena/Clancy area all of his life. He attended School at Bryant Elementary and Helena High School. He worked in many local restaurants including Wong's, Yatson's, Bullwinkle's, Papa Ray's, Montana...
Grace Elizabeth (Page) Gardiner
Oct 30, 2020
On Friday, October 30th, 2020, Grace Elizabeth Gardiner (Page), loving mother, grandmother and friend quietly passed away at age 74 following a brief illness.Grace was born on February 3rd, 1946 in Roanoke, VA to Mark and Sylvia Page (Hammon). The youngest of three, she grew up with two loving older brothers Mike and Jim. Her father's work took the family...
Ronald D. Aiken
Oct 30, 2020
Ronald D. Aiken, 78, of Helena, Montana passed away peacefully on Friday, October 30th, 2020. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Linda Sue Fabian
Oct 30, 2020
Linda Sue Fabian, 54, of Helena, Montana passed away on Friday, October 30th, 2020. Simple Cremation has assisted the family.
Richard William Woods
Oct 28, 2020
Richard William Woods, 79, of Helena, Montana passed away on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Thomas Nicholas Boyles
Oct 28, 2020
Thomas Nicholas Boyles, 64, of Boulder, Montana passed away on Wednesday, October 28th, 2020. Simple Cremation has assisted the family.
Russell G. Teets
Oct 25, 2020
Russell was born and raised in Helena, Montana, where he graduated high school in 1972. Russell was baptized Lutheran and had an unwavering faith throughout his life. After high school Russell worked at Abel's Conoco in Helena, until moving to Wyoming where he worked for the city of Casper. As a young man he enlisted in the Navy, and retired...
Patricia Jane Blade
Oct 23, 2020
Patricia Jane Banta was born in May 1935 to George and Neta (Churchill) Banta in Harlem Montana. Her father died when Pat was four, and she grew up with her teacher mother in schoolhouse lodgings at many locations in northern and southeastern Montana. She graduated from High School in Elmwood Wisconsin, then attended American Institute of the Air and the...
Deborah Ballard
Oct 19, 2020
Deborah Ballard, 53, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Monday, October 19th, 2020. Simple Cremation assisted the family.
John Joseph Oitzinger, Esq.
Oct 19, 2020
John's whole family is appreciative and proud of his 'honorific' as Esq. As such, he was stellar. His most important titles though were Dad, Grampa and Great Grampa. In these roles, as in many others, John, throughout his life was formidable (pronounced in a French accent for pure emphasis). For his widespread well-populated family, John, a Renaissance Man, was fluent...
Julia Ann Wells
Oct 18, 2020
Julia Ann Wells, 67, of Great Falls, Montana, passed away on Sunday, October 18th, 2020. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Robert Melvin Mahr
Oct 17, 2020
Robert Melvin Mahr, 76, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Saturday, October 17th, 2020. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Jeffrey Lyle Wilcoxen
Oct 16, 2020
Jeffrey Lyle Wilcoxen, 54, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Janet Nein Knight
Oct 14, 2020
Janet Nein Knight, 91, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020. A complete obituary is forthcoming. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Chase Alan Hotchkiss
Oct 13, 2020
Chase Alan Hotchkiss, age 38, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at the BeeHive Home in Helena, with his mother, Becky and his sister, Tiffany by his side. Chase had a brief and difficult struggle with cancer.Chase was born on May 27, 1982 in Missoula, MT. He was united with his forever family when he was five months old. At...
Jason A. Martinie
Oct 6, 2020
Jason Allen Martinie, 47, of Helena, MT, passed into eternity October 6, 2020 after a battle with cancer.Jason was born in Champaign, Illinois to Terry and Judy Martinie. He was a rambunctious, beloved brother to Lee, Lisa, Jodi, Justin, and Lori. Jason lived in 6 different states with his family throughout his childhood. After attending Northwest University, he settled in...
Charlie H. Atkins
Oct 5, 2020
A memorial service will be held and streamed on Friday, Oct 16 at 2:00 pm, Mountain time on Youtube. Click this link to watch: https://youtu.be/NEO5Uw3yV_Y .The great adventure story of Charlie Atkins came to an end on October 5 in Helena. He was a boxer, a poet, an ironworker, a great friend, and in the end wanted to be known...


