John William Jaksha's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2026 in Butte, Montana

John William Jaksha

June 9, 1939 - August 11, 2026 (87 years old)

Butte, Montana

John William Jaksha's obituary , Passed away on August 11, 2026 in Butte, Montana

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Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home

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John William Jaksha

June 9, 1939 - August 11, 2026 (87 years old)

Butte, Montana

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John William Jaksha Obituary

John William Jaksha (Butte, Montana), born on June 9, 1939, passed away on August 11, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John William Jaksha to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Yugoslavian Jaksha (Joseph) and Angěla Jaksha (Ancely); his brothers, Joe, Frank and Bill Jaksha; and his nephew Tim Gutkowski (Stacy).

He is survived by: his wife Sandi Mihelich; his children, John (Sara Jaksha) of Butte, Steve (Julie Jaksha) of Butte, Stacie (Joe Dwyer) and Julie (Russ Des Jardins); his grandchildren, Lily, Kylie, Paisley Jaksha, Seth, Hailey, Kenzie Jaksha, Luke Suttey, BaleeJo Dwyer, Keith and Gavin Des Jardins; his sister Mary Gutkowski (John) of Anaheim, California; his nephew Mark Gutkowski (Marco Carocari); his nieces, Sandy Fischer and Chris Lepore; his cousin Zalkie Ancely; and his siblings-in-law, Leonard, Vickie Mihelich, Mark and Sherrie Mihelich. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Shriners Hospital of Spokane in John's honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home



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Aug 18

Visitation

St Ann's Catholic Church
2100 Farragut Ave, Butte, MT 59701

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Aug 18

Funeral Mass

St Ann's Catholic Church
2100 Farragut Ave, Butte, MT 59701

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