Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

John Michael Wise

John Michael Wise

Apr 29, 2025

John Wise, 74, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 29, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Lorrene Faye Wilson

Lorrene Faye Wilson

Apr 26, 2025

Lorrene Wilson, 79, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 26, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Robert Allen Cook

Robert Allen Cook

Apr 26, 2025

Robert Allen Cook, 63, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 26, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Betty Jo Van Diest - Bowen

Betty Jo Van Diest - Bowen

Apr 26, 2025

Betty Jo VanDiest – Bowen (nee Harper) joined her Creator April 26, 2025.

As an artist, musician and poet, she filled the lives of those around her with beauty, joy and her love of all creation. A true Montana ranch woman, she will be remembered for her grit, legendary strength of will, and tenacity. She was much...

Mark Alan Mckinley

Mark Alan Mckinley

Apr 25, 2025

Mark "Moose" McKinley, 70, a longtime resident of Columbia Falls, joined John Lennon and George Harrison to meet Jesus on Abbey Road on April 23rd, 2025.

He was born in Kalispell, Montana on July 16, 1954, to Charles McKinley and Eunice (Beller) McKinley.

Moose put in 25 years at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Company (CFAC)...

Joy A Parks

Joy A Parks

Apr 24, 2025

Joy A Parks, 88, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 24, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Curtiss Arthur Quist

Curtiss Arthur Quist

Apr 23, 2025

"Curt" was born November 17, 1937 in Patterson, California to Joel and Dora Quist and died peacefully on April 23, 2025 at Edgewood Senior Living, Helena, Montana.

Curt grew up on the family farm in rural Wisconsin. He attended Salem 4 Grade School and later graduated from Maiden Rock High School. He attended St. Olaf College, while...

Earl Smith

Earl Smith

Apr 22, 2025

"Do not go gentle into that good night,

Old age should burn and rage at close of day;

Rage, rage against the dying of the light."

Dylan Thomas

Earl Gay Smith died April 22, 2025, after a valiant fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Earl was born October 10,1934 to Earley G....

Ralph Franklin Shook

Ralph Franklin Shook

Apr 22, 2025

Ralph Franklin Shook, 91, of Helena, Montana, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025 at Cooney Convalescent Home. His life will be celebrated Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Pizza Ranch.

Born in Swannanoa, North Carolina, to Oval and Helen (Shirlen) Shook, April 6, 1934. He was the oldest of 5 children. He attended school in Swannanoa until...

Russel L Dean Hauck

Russel L Dean Hauck

Apr 20, 2025

Russell Dean Hauck, age 75, passed away in Helena on April 20, 2025.

An interment service with military honors will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, May 19, 2025 at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery, Fort Harrison.

Simple Cremation has assisted the family.

Isabella Marie St. Jean

Isabella Marie St. Jean

Apr 18, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we share the sudden passing of our beloved daughter and only child, Isabella Marie St. Jean. At 15 years old, Isabella's bright life was tragically cut short late at night on April 18, 2025, due to a severe food related allergic reaction. Born in San Diego in August 2009, Isabella was a vibrant...

Nicholas Emory Tyree

Nicholas Emory Tyree

Apr 15, 2025

Nicholas Tyree, a resident of Helena for most of his life, passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, on April 12, 2025. He was 42.

Nick was born in Helena to Pam and Gary Tyree on June 30, 1982. A member of the last cohort to attend Ray Bjork Elementary, Nick graduated from Helena High School in 2000. In...

Tim Brent Kelsey

Tim Brent Kelsey

Apr 14, 2025

Tim was born on 9/6/1949 to Louise and Keith Kelsey

Tim grew up in Provo Utah where he would run the Provo River with his brothers fishing and hiking. Tim loved to work on cars he learned this from his uncle Rasmeson at Rass's garage in Orem Utah. He restored many beautiful cars throughout his life.

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Mary Jane Martin

Mary Jane Martin

Apr 13, 2025

Mary Martin , 71, of Townsend, MT passed away on April 13, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Michael Thomas Cosgrove

Michael Thomas Cosgrove

Apr 10, 2025

Michael Cosgrove, 84, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 10, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Shirley Mae Cardente

Shirley Mae Cardente

Apr 6, 2025

Shirley Cardente, 87, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 6, 2025. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Carolyn Ann Gorshe

Carolyn Ann Gorshe

Apr 4, 2025

Carolyn Gorshe, 81, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 4, 2025.  At her request, there will be no services.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Edward John Sexton

Edward John Sexton

Apr 4, 2025

On April 4, 2025, our deeply loved husband, father, grandpa, and brother passed away at age 76 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at home, with his wife of 50 years, Donnie, by his side. Ed was born on March 4, 1949 to Suzanne Fix Sexton and John Sexton in Frankfurt, Germany, where his father was...

Albert Conrad Trautman

Albert Conrad Trautman

Apr 2, 2025

Albert Trautman, 85, of Helena, Montana passed away on April 2, 2025.  Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Terry Ray Darling

Terry Ray Darling

Mar 30, 2025

Terry Ray Darling, age 71, of Townsend, Montana, passed away peacefully in his home on March 30, 2025.

Terry or "TD" as many knew him, was the first of 6 children born to Wesley and Betty (Terry) Darling on July 28, 1953 in Flint, Michigan. Terry attended Kearsley schools and graduated with the class of 1971. Following...