Comments on: Michael F. “Odie” O’Dell, age 77, of Helena https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/ Assisting the Montana communities of Helena, East Helena, Townsend, White Sulphur Springs, Montana City, Clancy & Lincoln Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:40:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Vickie LaFountaine https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490979 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:40:53 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490979 Nancy & Family: We were so shocked and saddened to here about Mike! We send our deepest condolences. May you treasure all of your happiest memories!
Curt and Vickie LaFountaine

]]> By: Marty Heller https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490549 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:15:38 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490549 Mike was one of the wonderful coaches that we had for our Capital Sports Small Fry Football team that was so dominant for several years. Thank you Mike. RIP

]]> By: Dan Altmaier https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490548 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:48:05 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490548 Grew up with Darcy in the 80s, and I remember Mike as a big, gentle giant who loved and built cars. Sorry for your loss Darcy, we lost our Dad two years ago. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

]]> By: Judy Gardner https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490528 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:26:43 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490528 Nancy, I am so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. May he rest in peace. My prayers are with you.

]]> By: Judy Bryson Lynch https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490511 Sat, 28 Feb 2026 01:53:22 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490511 Mike was a great friend of my twin brother in grade school and high school. He had a hearty laugh and wonderful sense of humor.They had lots of advenures toghter. I’m so sorry for all your family and friends

]]> By: Kathy Strobel https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490496 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:20:24 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490496 Nancy,
So sorry to hear about Mike. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

]]> By: Mike and Mary Lloyd https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490494 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:43:58 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490494 Nancy and family, we are so sorry for your loss. He really was the best. Fun times and great memories. He will be so missed by all of us. RIP our friend. Say hi to all the street rodders who beat you there!

]]> By: Stephen https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490489 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:32:29 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490489 My earliest recollections of Mike is of a big but very gentle man. Most recent memories are of a big man with a big heart. My thoughts and prayers are with all his life touched.

]]> By: Sharon Smith https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490482 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:00:22 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490482 Nancy, Darcie, Jennifer, Mark we are so very sorry for your loss!! Mike was a wonderful friend! We have so many wonderful memories of you all and our heart hurts! You are in our thoughts and prayers hugs to you all! Randy and Sharon Smith

]]> By: Jackie Laverdiere https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490481 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:47:41 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490481 Nancy and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Odie was such a kind and gentle man.
His community will miss him. Shiny side up Mike!

]]> By: Ann Nickel https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490480 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:26:27 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490480 Nancy, Darcy, Jenny, and Mark,
I am so sorry to read about Mike’s death. Holding your family up in prayers.

]]> By: Laura Hildenstab https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490479 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:53:01 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490479 We had a lot of fun times with Odie and Nancy traveling to events with the car club, cruising, and many other get togethers. We will definitely miss him stopping by to shoot the breeze and hang out in the garage. He was a good friend.

Laura and Jim Hildenstab

]]> By: Kathy Dagel https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490474 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 03:34:36 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490474 This is such a great loss, he was such a nice man.Always ready to help a friend. We all had so much fun with the Helena Street Rod club and made many life long friends. Odie was one of the best he will be missed.

]]> By: Niel and Ginny Helfert https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490473 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:25:46 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490473 Nancy and family sorry for your loss Mike was a great person may he rest in peace.

]]> By: Rick Broadwater https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490472 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 01:46:15 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490472 My condolences to Nancy and the family. Spent many years in the car club and car shows with this guy. Always a gentleman and forever diplomat of the car scene. Will always remember Odie doing the “Monster Mash”. Truly sad news and I will miss him deeply, Rest in Peace Odie!

]]> By: Michael Norris https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490471 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:48:41 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490471 Mike was a great guy, i worked with him for about 20 years, Always willing to help with my car problems when ever they came up. Missed all his stories he would share with me when he retired . It was a honor to of known mike. Nancy and family my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

]]> By: Denise Cook https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490468 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:31:21 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490468 Nancy and family,
Odie will be missed by many. He was a super nice guy. I got a short ride from him in his bucket car and it was a blast. I hope he is at peace. Prayers to Nancy and family as you mourn a wonderful man. May the memories spent with Odie heal your hearts.

]]> By: Bobbie Scott https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490463 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:28:04 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490463 My heart goes out to Mike’s family. I met Mike many, many years ago at one of the first car shows I went to. Great memories of Mike in his T Bucket. He was one of the nicest guys always friendly when I would see him over the years. Prayers for his family during this difficult time.

]]> By: Kevin Collins https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490462 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:54:53 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490462 Oh Boy! Well Mike may you rest in Peace!, I first met Mike in high school in 67/69, Then got to know him later with the Car club, Just a great kind person, He was Pleasure to be around, Until me meet again! May the Good Lord Bless and Keep you! , themt-1

]]> By: Lawrence R. (Larry) Boice https://helenafuneralhome.com/obituaries/michael-f-odell-age-77-of-helena/#comment-490461 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:24:16 +0000 https://helenafuneralhome.com/?post_type=case&p=32695#comment-490461 So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. He was a great high school classmate.

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