East Helena Obituary: Daniel L. Cross
Author: Family of Daniel L. Cross
Daniel L. Cross
Family of Daniel L. Cross
Daniel L. Cross, age 68, of East Helena
April 20, 1957 – July 26, 2025
Daniel Lee Cross, age 68, of East Helena, Montana, passed away at home on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 8:15 a.m. after suffering a stroke on June 26, 2025.
He was born on April 20, 1957, in Oakland, CA, and moved to Montana in 1969. Daniel was raised by his sister Carolyn, was a twin and attended school in Helena. Daniel was preceded in death by his mother and father, Evelyn and Anthony Cross, and maternal grandmother Irene Kreamer, mother and father-in-law Beverly and Robert Susag and sister-in-law Cynthia Susag.
Daniel is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Beth) Susag, stepdaughter Angie Stinchfield, her husband Luke and two children Skyleigh and Jackson; brother-in-laws Bill and Mark Susag. Daniel is also survived by his sister Carolyn Morris, brother Gary Cross, and twin sister Denise Blankenship. Finally, he is survived by his stepmother, Tedra Cross, and stepsisters Jvanna Kovach and Renda Pound of the California Bay Area. In addition, Daniel also has many nieces and nephews. Daniel and Elizabeth recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on April 27, 2025.
Daniel worked hard all his life, was dedicated and took pride in his work. Daniel wanted to be a professional chef and although he did not attend culinary school, he worked at many restaurants in the Helena area. Most recently, he was the kitchen manager for the Montana Nugget Casino for the last 30 years, and was famous for his Corned Beef and Cabbage and Mulligan Stew he served on St Patrick’s Day. Enough said; about this time, Danny would say, “Denise, shut up.”
Daniel has been cremated by Big Sky Cremations and requested the family spread his ashes at one of his favorite spots. Memorials in Daniel’s name may be sent to Hospice of St Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601. Please visit below to offer the family condolences or share a memory of Daniel. A celebration of life reception will be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Montana Nugget, 612 Euclid Avenue, Helena, MT. Please bring a story to share. There is limited parking, so please park on the west side of the Lundy Center. Thank You!
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