August 17, 2022

Edward Alfred Johnson
​ August 21, 1926 - August 1, 2022

Edward Alfred Johnson, 95, of Deer Lodge, Mont., passed away on Aug. 1, 2022. He is survived by his two daughters, Charlotte Molendyke and Lorean Newbrough. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Aug. 20, 2022, at Hillcrest Cemetery, W. Milwaukee Ave. in Deer Lodge. Memorials in honor of Edward are to be made to the donor’s choice. Please visit www.axelsonfuneralhome.com to offer the family condolences or to share a memory.

Janice Ebel
​ December 15, 1946 - August 9, 2022

Janice Ebel, 75, died on Aug. 9, 2022, after a short illness at her residence in Deer Lodge with her daughter Stacey by her side.
Janice was born to Walter and Virginia Massey in 1946 in Anaconda, Mont., where she later graduated from ASHS in 1965. She worked at the Montana State Hospital for many years as well as being blessed with two children, Ray and Stacey.
Janice was an active Fraternal Order of Eagles member for many years and held the title of Past State President of that organization.
She later met and married her soul mate Morris Ebel.
Janice doted on her children and grandchildren but even more so on her great grandchildren.
Her survivors include children: Ray (Wendy) Matteson, Stacey Matteson, Joyce Ebel and Elaine Matteson; grandchildren: Joe, Chris, Sara, Jennifer and Charlotte; 10 great-grandchildren; her brothers Larry, Ron, Bill and Rick; sisters Linda and Patty; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her late husband Morris; parents Walt and Virginia Massey; sister Sharon; brother DeWayne; and grandson Timothy.
Janice will be missed by many.
Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, at the Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 22, at the funeral home.
Longfellow Finnegan Riddle Funeral & Cremation Service is entrusted with Janice’s funeral arrangements. You may pay your condolences at www.longfellowfinneganriddle.com. ​

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