
Jean Hunthausen Stergar
Jean Hunthausen Stergar 1934-2026 Surrounded by her family, God called Jean by name as she was gently folded into the arms of the Lord. She died of natural causes after a full life of nearly 92 years. She was born November 5, 1934, to Edna (Tuchscherer) and A.G. “Tony” Hunthausen in Anaconda, MT. Jean was the seventh child and baby of the Hunthausen clan. Deeply rooted in her beloved Anaconda community, she treasured the family’s history, traditions, and special moments at the family home where she spent nearly every day of her life. In 1952, she graduated from Anaconda Central…
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Patricia Marie Everett
Patricia Marie Everett Patricia “Patty” Marie (Laughlin) Everett, 72, died Aug. 31 following a long illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Patty was born in Anaconda, MT., on March 16, 1954, missing St. Patrick’s Day by minutes. The third of seven children in an Irish Catholic home in Goosetown, she was a natural helper at the Laughlin house and often referred to as “mamacita.” She cared deeply for her younger siblings. Walking Fran to his first day of school, letting Katy polish her drill team boots, & paid for Squeak’s class ring with her car hop wages. Patty…
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Frederick Harry Verlanic
Frederick Harry Verlanic On September 17, 2026, Frederick H. Verlanic joined his beloved wife, Bernice, in heaven. Fred was born on December 5, 1942, in Anaconda, MT, to Lloyd and Gladys Verlanic. He had two older sisters, Dorothy and Shirley. Fred attended various schools in Anaconda and graduated in 1961 from Anaconda High School. After high school, Fred joined the United States Air Force, beginning a long military career that ended with his retirement from the National Guard as a Command Sergeant Major. Fred married the love of his life, Bernice M. Kopp, in 1963 in Anaconda, MT. They had…
Read MoreCelebration of Life 10/21
Jack and Betty Krumm The Celebration of Life for Jack and Betty Krumm will be held on Saturday, October 24 at 1:00 pm. at Fairmont Hot Springs Resort.
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Pint Night Smelter City Brewing
Thursday, August 27th — 5:00 p.m.
Where: Smelter City Brewing

