Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Helena, Montana

And the Surrounding Areas

Clifford  D. Kruse

Clifford D. Kruse

May 5, 2020

Clifford Duane Kruse passed away May 5, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital from a short bout with cancer. Clifford came into this world as the first-born child of Howard Hollaway Kruse and Margaret Ann Schreiner in Wenatchee, Washington on June 30, 1934. The new family returned to Townsend, MT a short time later.Cliff was raised in Townsend where he did...

Peggy  Ann Wells

Peggy Ann Wells

May 4, 2020

Peggy Ann Wells, 70, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2020 at her home with the love of her family at her side. Peggy Ann Wells, the eldest daughter of Harold E. and Norma M. (Knudson) Brumbaugh graduated with honors from this earthly realm on May 4th of 2020 and is currently laughing hilariously while singing in...

Edward  C. Miller

Edward C. Miller

May 1, 2020

Edward Compton "Ed" Miller, age 97, passed away on May 1st 2020 at home with his family after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born April 29, 1923 in Butte, Montana to T. K. (Theodore Keith) Miller and Elsie Grace (Hounsell) Miller. He attended first grade in Butte before moving to Bozeman in September 1930. He graduated from Gallatin...

Paul  E. Cousins

Paul E. Cousins

Apr 25, 2020

Paul E. Cousins, 90, of Phillipsburg, Montana, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2020. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Ronald  Garth Huebert

Ronald Garth Huebert

Apr 19, 2020

Ronald Garth Huebert, 82, of Lincoln, Montana passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020. Further details are currently pending. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Arnold  Andrew Martian

Arnold Andrew Martian

Apr 19, 2020

Arnold A. Martian passed away April 19, 2020 at his home after years battle with cancer, with family at his side. Born March 4th 1938 to Andrew and Ann Martian in Dickinson North Dakota, Arnold attended school in Billings, Montana, graduated from Senior High then joined the Army for 2 years. Arnold worked at Independent Wholesale Grocers in 1966 then...

Fred  Alan Rigby

Fred Alan Rigby

Apr 17, 2020

Fred Alan Rigby, 71, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020. Further details will be posted once available. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Wanda  Jean Christofferson

Wanda Jean Christofferson

Apr 15, 2020

Wanda Jean Christofferson, age 93, ended a long and vigorous life on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 following a short illness. Wanda, known also as "Pastor Wanda", resided at Hunter's Pointe for the past six years, several of those with her former husband James Hahn.Wanda was born February 17, 1927 in Kalispell, Montana, to Glenna and Samuel McGlothlin, the youngest of...

Charles  Scott Bethel

Charles Scott Bethel

Apr 10, 2020

Charles Scott Bethel, 63, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Gloria Lopez

Gloria Lopez

Apr 10, 2020

Gloria Lopez, 68, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2020. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Patricia  Joann Smith

Patricia Joann Smith

Apr 10, 2020

Patricia J. Smith, 76, of Missoula, passed away surrounded by family April 10th, 2020.A lifelong resident of Missoula, Pat was a member of Eastern Star, White Shrine, Women of the Moose, Rebekahs and several other organizations. Her career in Customer Service allowed her to make many friends in the community. You may have met her at The Bell Pipe Shop,...

Sharon  Louise Kendall

Sharon Louise Kendall

Apr 8, 2020

Sharon Louise Kendall, 75, of Helena, Montana passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her home in Helena. A Complete obituary is forthcoming. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Austin Pickard "Bob" Platt

Austin Pickard "Bob" Platt

Apr 7, 2020

Austin P. Platt Austin P. Platt was born in Evanston, Illinois on October 29th, 1937 to Dorothy Pickard Platt and Sherwood Kellogg Platt of Glencoe. He died on April 7th, 2020 in Helena, Montana. For most of his life Austin was known to family and friends alike, as "Bob." Bob attended New Trier High School and graduated in 1955. He...

Beverly  Jean Dunn

Beverly Jean Dunn

Apr 5, 2020

Beverly Jean Dunn, 73, left this world suddenly early Sunday morning, April 5, 2020 at her home in Helena, Montana. Bev was born March 1, 1947 in Billings, Montana, the 2nd of the four "Dunn Girls" of Evan and Mary Frickey Dunn. She graduated from Billings Senior in 1965 and worked a few years at Glendeen Nursing Home. In 1980...

Casey Bushell

Casey Bushell

Apr 5, 2020

Casey Buschell, 32, of Helena, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2020 in Helena. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family. To view the tribute page or share remembrances, visit: www.SimpleCremationMT.com.

Robert Louis "Bob" Robbins

Robert Louis "Bob" Robbins

Apr 1, 2020

Robert Louis "Bob" Robbins, 98, of Helena passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home. Bob was a dedicated Shriner and Mason and a decorated veteran. Cremation has taken place and further details will be posted once available. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Steven  A. White

Steven A. White

Mar 26, 2020

Steven A. White, 58, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Elkhorn Health and Rehab in Clancy. Per Steve's wishes a formal service is not planned. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Gerald A. "Gerry" Olsway

Gerald A. "Gerry" Olsway

Mar 21, 2020

Gerald A. "Gerry" Olsway, 68, of Helena, Montana, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home. Further details and a complete obituary are forthcoming. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.

Edward  Richard Tinker,  Sr.

Edward Richard Tinker, Sr.

Mar 16, 2020

Edward R. Tinker, Sr., age 88, of Helena, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. Due to the restrictions on public gatherings military graveside services and a social gathering along with an obituary will be announced at a later date.

Jack  Allison Johnson

Jack Allison Johnson

Mar 9, 2020

Jack A. Johnson, 74, of Townsend, Montana, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.