Linda Lee Cerise Obituary

The family of Linda Lee Cerise (Butte, Montana) announces her passing on October 13, 2026. Linda, born on February 24, 1940, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Linda Lee Cerise to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Ballenger and Dorothy Ballenger (Hansen); and her siblings, Barbara Allen and Butch Ballenger. She is survived by: her husband Mike; her children, Michael (Kim Cerise), Mark (Janet Cerise), Tana Wilcox (Pete Yerkich), Linda (Walter Stroup) and Rick (Kathy Cerise); her daughter-in-law Debbie (Scott Sanner); her grandchildren, Luke Cerise, Tiffany (Mark Morrison), Jesse Wilcox, Lacy (Mike Vook), Abby Cerise, Josh (Cortnie Wilcox), Mallory Stroup (Eric Cooper), Mark (Miranda Cerise), Shelby (Tony Forsman) and Ashley (Brett Williams); her great grandchildren, Sophie, Layla Morrison, Brooke, Jayden Vook, Braxton, Cameron Cerise, Arianna, Jaxon, Carter Wilcox, Brooklynn, Brylee, Parker, Logan Forsman, Maverick Cerise and Melrose Williams; and her siblings, Delpha, Tom Curran, Brett Ballenger, Glen Ballenger and Ted (Clare Cerise).

Visitation was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home (1800 Florence Ave, Butte, MT 59701). A funeral service was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A reception was held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at 12:00 PM at 818 S Arizona Ave, Butte, MT 59701.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Our Lady of the Rockies would be appreciated.