Franklin George Madsen
Feb 8, 2026
Frank George Madsen, age 86, of Helena passed away on February 8, 2026.
Frank was born on January 20, 1940, in Havre, Montana to Ted and Anna (Friezen) Madsen.
He worked as a farmer and then served in the US Army as a combat engineer for 6 years.
He married Lois Poirier. They were married 61 years.
He worked REA Express Transportation for five...
David Frank Wood
Mar 25, 2026
David Wood, age 83, of Helena, Montana passed comfortably in his home on March 25th, 2026.
David was born in Dayton, Ohio in 1942, married Patricia Wood in 1961 then moved to Helena, Montana in 1974. David had two jobs for the State of Montana. He worked for OPI for over 10 years and then worked at MPERA for 5 years...
Oliver Jene Harp
Jun 5, 2026
Oliver Jene Harp (Ollie), 96, from Helena, Montana passed away June 5, 2026, in Helena.
He was born on January 18, 1930, in Chestnutridge, Missouri to Tommy and Fannie Harp. He was the youngest of seven brothers and sisters. After graduating High School, he went in the Navy serving four years stationed in San Diego.
After the Navy, he met his wife...
William Albert Hadfield
May 26, 2026
William Albert Hadfield, 81, of Boulder, Montana, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2026, surrounded by family.
Known to most as “Wild Bill,” he was born on January 8 1945, in Elgin, Illinois, to Allen and Gwendolyn Hadfield. He graduated from Cary Grove High School in 1963 and earned two Associate’s Degrees in electrical fields (DeVry Technical Institute - 1967; Helena...
Mary Margaret Nichols
May 25, 2026
Mary M. Nichols of Helena, MT passed away, surrounded by her children on Memorial Day, May 25, 2026. She was 95 years old.
Born Mary Margaret Runkel in La Crosse WI, Mary grew up in Arcadia, WI with her 5 siblings (JoAnne, Richard, Bill, Mark, and Margaret). After graduating from high school, she moved to Rochester, MN and worked at St....
Gordon Duane Bruce
May 24, 2026
Gordon Duane Bruce known lovingly as “Jigger” passed away on May 24, 2026, in Helena, Montana at the age of 89. He was born June 20, 1938, in Fallon County, Montana where his lifelong love of the outdoors first took root.
Jigger was a man who never sat still for long. He served his country in the miliary as an MP,...
Leslie Ann Fisher
May 24, 2026
Leslie Ann Fisher (“Les”), of Helena, Montana, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 56, with her loving husband, Wade, by her side. In her final days, she was surrounded by the love and comfort of family and friends. Leslie fought courageously against an aggressive cancer until the very end, showing...
Lucinda Mae Parry
May 23, 2026
Lucinda Mae Parry (Cindy) of Helena, Montana died in her home surrounded by family and friends on Saturday May 23, 2026 at the age of 73 from peritoneal carcinomatosis and colon cancer.
Cindy was born Wednesday November 12, 1952 in Shelby, Montana to Israel Goss and Luella Flansburg. She was the oldest of four with two brothers and a sister.
She was...
Patricia Ann Hand
May 20, 2026
After a long battle with chronic health issues, Patricia Hand passed away peacefully in Helena on May 20, 2026. Patty was comforted in her final hours by her son Matthew and a dedicated team of care givers. She was 70 years old.
Patty was born in Helena on July 10, 1955 to James and Darlene Hand. She grew up in the...
Diane Althea Carlson Evans
May 20, 2026
Diane Althea Carlson Evans, 79, of Helena, Mont., passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, after a long and courageous battle against cancer.
The daughter of a dairy farmer and a nurse, Diane was born in Buffalo, Minn., in 1946 to Newell and Dorothy Carlson. She attended the Carlson Country School for eight years near the farm where she grew up,...
Mary Claire Schilla
May 19, 2026
Mary Schilla, 82, of Helena passed away on May 19, 2026, at Bee Hive Homes in Helena. She was born October 16, 1943, in Helena to Elmer and Madge (Travis) Plettenberg. She grew up in East Helena.
In April of 1963, Mary married John "Jack" Schilla. The couple lived in Helena, raised two daughters, and later went their separate ways.
Mary had...
Alice Ann Lee
May 19, 2026
Alice Lee, 91, of Clancy, Montana passed away May 19, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Jeannie Marie Hurley
May 17, 2026
My life began on May 29, 1953 and on this day, May 17, 2026, my life has come to an end. I will be joining my family members who have gone before me – my father, Jim, my mother, Betty, and my beloved sister, Catharine Marie. I will also be joining many friends that I have missed for years, and...
Mark Anthony Boley
May 16, 2026
Mark Boley, 65, of Townsend, MT passed away May 16, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
William "WJ Buck" Richardson, JR
May 15, 2026
William James "WJ Buck" Richardson, Jr passed away May 15, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Kathryn Lynn Jones
May 15, 2026
Kathryn Jones, 84, of Helena, MT passed away May 15, 2026. Simple Cremation Montana has assisted the family.
Ann Prior Ripley
May 14, 2026
Ann Prior Ripley slipped away peacefully in the evening of May 14, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. She put up a valiant fight against cancer, and if you know her, you will understand and appreciate that she was able to direct her life till the last couple of days.
Ann was born in Bozeman, Montana, on December 7, 1950. The...
Dennis Ray Sorrels
May 12, 2026
Dennis Ray Sorrels of Helena died peacefully at home May 13, 2026. He was 82 years old.
Dennis was born on July 15, 1943, to Robert and Virginia Sorrels, longtime residents of Helena. Dennis was a member of Helena High School graduating class of 1961.
In 1964, Dennis met and married Connie Ronish of Cheyenne Wy. Dennis and Connie would have celebrated...
Roger Francis Cochlin
May 11, 2026
Roger F. Cochlin, a highly decorated U.S. Navy veteran and retired Navy SEAL, passed away leaving behind a legacy of courage, honor, and dedicated service to his country. Born on December 17, 1946, to Roger and Kay Cochlin in Austin, Minnesota, Roger devoted 26 years to the United States Navy, serving with distinction as a Master Chief Machinist’s Mate (MMCM),...
Helen L. Lundberg
May 11, 2026
It is a mixture of sadness and joy that fills our hearts as we say goodbye to our Mom, Grandma, Great-Grandma, Aunt and Friend Helen.
Helen was born on a farm in Deep River, Iowa. She was the second child and the oldest daughter of Cleo Holdsworth and Mabel Malcolm Holdsworth. Her childhood was filled with farm life and family.
Riding Buck,...
