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In Memory Of

Julie Marie Alger, 62, of Butte, Montana

November 11, 1961 – October 14, 2024

Julie Marie Kennedy Alger, 62, passed away on October 14, 2024. She was born in Butte on November 11, 1961, to Joseph Francis Kennedy and Dorothy Jean Kennedy. Julie was a dedicated waitress at Ponderosa and Joker’s Wild, but found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandkids. She will be deeply missed and remembered fondly by all who knew her.

Services will be held from 4-6 pm Friday, October, 25, at the The Butte Depot, 818 S. Arizona Ave., Butte.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Jean Kennedy; brother, Dan Kennedy; and her life partner, Bill Leipheimer.

She is survived by her daughter, Krystal; son, Kasey; brothers, Mike (Traci) Kennedy and Bill Kennedy; Sisters, Tami (Rich) Long, and Cindy (Scott) Prindiville; grandchildren, Cara, Hailey, Bentlee, Sky, and Cory; Floyd Alger; Dan Sage; and and uncle Karen (Tom) Kurilich; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Please visit below to share a condolence or a memory of Julie.

Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services is privileged to care for Julie and her family.

Service Schedule

Celebration of Life

4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Friday October 25, 2024

Butte Depot

818 South Arizona Ave.

Butte, Montana 59701

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Service Schedule

Celebration of Life

4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Friday October 25, 2024

Butte Depot

818 South Arizona Ave.

Butte, Montana 59701

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  1. John and Pam Rozan says

    October 15, 2024 at 3:55 pm

    Kennedy Family we are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you in this difficult time of Julie’s passing. Prayers to you all.

  2. diane snyder says

    October 17, 2024 at 7:03 pm

    We are so sorry for this loss. Julie was a wonderful person who was always so friendly whenever we would see her. We know her loss will be felt deeply by those who loved her most. You are in our prayers. Gone to young. Skip and Diane Snyder

  3. Lori says

    October 18, 2024 at 12:45 am

    I am so sorry for your loss. RIP Julie.

  4. Marissa Torres says

    October 18, 2024 at 1:15 am

    The world is less bright without her here. I’ll never forget all the laughs and fun had at the Ponderosa. I’m so sorry for your loss.

  5. Vicki Stevenson says

    October 18, 2024 at 8:45 am

    So sorry for your loss. She was always so happy. She loved motocross, watching Kasey race. I am so glad we shared time together at the races. You all are in our prayers.
    Joe and Vicki Stevenson

  6. Kim Skocilich Shannon says

    October 18, 2024 at 9:28 am

    I love you Julz

  7. Danene L Petritz says

    October 18, 2024 at 10:56 am

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you! She was always so much fun to see. Julie had beautiful eyes.

  8. Connie Elich says

    October 19, 2024 at 8:01 am

    I will be missing my good friend Julie for a long time. I will remember all the good times we had together forever. Rest in peace.

  9. Janice Clark Muniz says

    October 20, 2024 at 12:22 am

    My love and prayers to Casey Alger, Mike (Traci) Kennedy, Floyd Alger, Dan Sage and to all of Julie’s family and friends. We had some fun time’s and I will cherish the memories. May her memories hold dear in your hearts. See you on the other side lady. Love you (((((hugs))))

    Janice Clark Muniz

  10. Julie says

    October 20, 2024 at 8:43 am

    I am so sorry for your loss 🙏🏼

  11. Dorie Riordan says

    October 20, 2024 at 9:49 am

    I am very sorry for your loss , my deepest condolences💔

  12. Debbie Pierce says

    October 21, 2024 at 2:11 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Julie. Sending all my love to your families.

  13. dana st john says

    October 22, 2024 at 8:03 am

    To all the Kennedy family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. May her memories comfort you.

  14. Shelley Dixon says

    October 22, 2024 at 2:47 pm

    All of our prayers are with the Kennedy family at this very sad loss. Julie was truly nice. God bless you all. Sincere,
    Sympathies

  15. Lesa Hakala says

    October 22, 2024 at 9:24 pm

    So sorry for your loss, prayers coming your way. Much love to the family. Love Lesa Hakala and family

  16. Lori says

    October 23, 2024 at 8:39 pm

    I will cherish my teenage years with you my friend ❣️
    You are the best ❤️. RIP Love and prayers 🙏🏼

  17. Sandy Burke Rozan says

    October 24, 2024 at 10:34 am

    Dear Tami, Mike, Bill,and Cindy we are so sorry for the loss of your sister. She was one of a kind. Glad she was always in our corner!!! Rest in peace cousin Julie, you will be missed. Love Sandy and Jim Rozan ❤️

  18. Julie Little says

    November 1, 2024 at 6:32 am

    Auntie Julie I just heard of your passing I’m devastated ..! I’ll always love you .. I miss you fly high angel ❤️ xo

  19. Peggy Gross says

    November 7, 2024 at 1:53 pm

    I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and sending prayers

  20. Marie M. Mindt says

    November 9, 2024 at 4:38 pm

    My sweet Julie! I loved the time I worked with you at the joker’s wild. We had a great deal of fun together. You were always a bright spot on my Sunday mornings. I am so sorry to your family. You will be missed my sweet girl. I just found out about your passing. I am just heart sick. Thank you for being my friend.

  21. Marie M. Mindt says

    November 9, 2024 at 8:34 pm

    Happy birthday to my beautiful friend in heaven.

  22. Jay & Leanna Sample says

    January 5, 2025 at 12:48 am

    Her laughter and beautiful enchanting eyes will be greatly missed. RIP sweet Julie

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Celebration of Life

4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Friday October 25, 2024

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Butte, Montana 59701

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