Obituaries

Dean Wayne Goodman

Dean Wayne Goodman

Aug 9, 2025

Dean Wayne Goodman passed away on August 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving family in his home. He was born in Billings, MT December 29, 1947 to Jake and Ruby Goodman. The family farmed west of Billings near what is now known as Zoo Montana. Wayne attended grade school in Billings until moving to the Fromberg/Bridger area in 1958 where...

Lelani Lee Calderon

Lelani Lee Calderon

Aug 7, 2025

Lelani Lee Calderon, born on March 4, 1969, in Safford, Arizona was sent to her eternal home on August 7, 2025, in Billings, Montana, due to complications of liver failure.

Lelani was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love and compassion. Her passing...

Lorie "Lori" Ann Ryan

Lorie "Lori" Ann Ryan

Aug 6, 2025

Lorie “Lori” Ann Ryan, age 70, of Billings, passed away peacefully with her husband at her side on August 6, 2025, after a brave five-year battle with cancer.

Lori was born on June 6, 1955, in Great Falls, MT to Shirley (Adams) and Perkins Ouellette. The family moved to Billings when she was three years old. As the oldest sister, she...

Barbara Carrier

Barbara Carrier

Aug 1, 2025

Barbara G. Carrier (née Curry)

October 10, 1948 – August 1, 2025

Barbara G. Carrier, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, in Billings, Montana. She was 76 years old.

Born on October 10, 1948, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Barbara was a proud “military brat,” whose early life was shaped by travel and adaptability. She eventually planted roots...

Shirley Knudson

Shirley Knudson

Jul 31, 2025

Shirley took the hand of Jesus and left this Earth on July 31, 2025

Shirley was born to Henry and Mabel (nee Frates) Halligan October 7, 1935 in their farm home near Brule, Nebraska. Shirley began singing for large groups of people at the age of five and continued singing, teaching, and playing music her entire life.

Shirley graduated from the University...

Mary Kathleen Dobias

Mary Kathleen Dobias

Jul 30, 2025

Mary Kathleen Dobias, 90, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025

Mary was born on March 12, 1935 in Sidney, MT. She attended college at Bringham Young University and went on to work at both the medical field and for the IRS.

Mary married Robert Dobias on November 25, 1952. They were married 71 years until Bob’s death one year ago. Mary...

Nadine Michele Loomis

Nadine Michele Loomis

Jul 23, 2025

Nadine Michele Loomis passed away at her home in Billings, Montana, on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous and lengthy battle to cancer. She was 58 years old.

Nadine was proud of her roots and the joy of growing up in a large, loving family. Cousins, aunts, uncles, and siblings surround her. She was especially close...

Dale Albert Fasching

Dale Albert Fasching

Jul 20, 2025

Dale Albert Fasching, 85, passed with peace, dignity and grace the evening of July 20th, 2025 at St. Vincent’s hospital surrounded by his wife, kids and grandkids. We’re so very fortunate everyone could make it home in time to say goodbye. It was an easy one for Dad, deserving of a man who lived a life like he did. For...

Charles Archambault

Charles Archambault

Jul 19, 2025

Charles Edward Archambault (Iyabi ota pronounced ee yah bee ote translated to “Talks A lot”) born December 12, 1934, on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, MT, passed away peacefully in his home on July 19, 2025. Chuck was the son of Edward Archambault (Sioux) and Martha Horn (Assiniboine). Chuck lived on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation until the age of...

Dorothy (Monahan) Emmett

Dorothy (Monahan) Emmett

Jul 17, 2025

Dorothy was born on February 2, 1930, to Ernest E. and Lenora Mjunes Meyer in Roundup, MT. Dorothy lived with her parents on their ranch north of Roundup until 1937. She attended Sunlit Basin School her first year. They then moved to a new ranch west of Joliet. While living there, Dorothy attended Lone Tree School. To get to school,...

Victoria Creer Stockton

Victoria Creer Stockton

Jul 14, 2025

Victoria “Vicky” Creer Stockton was born on August 26, 1942, in Tanauan, Leyte, Philippines. She passed on into eternity to be with our Lord, Jesus Christ on July 14, 2025. She survived by her husband Kenneth Stockton and her only daughter Jackieliza “Jae” Stockton. Vicky was preceded in death by her parents Ceasario & Margarita Creer, and her two brothers...

Barbara Downing

Barbara Downing

Jul 13, 2025

Our beloved Barbara (Frederick) Downing of Billings MT, passed away Sunday July 13th, 2025 in Bozeman MT.

Barbara was born 1948 in Billings MT. Daughter of Sally and Robert Coffman. A proud 4th generation Montanan. She graduated from Billings West High School and attended Eastern MT College in Billings. Barbara had a diverse career in radio, television and newspaper over many...

Ronald Pressie Sexton

Ronald Pressie Sexton

Jul 13, 2025



Ron Sexton was born on September 30, 1937. His life was full of adventure, travel, and surprise. He spent more than 50 years working as an educational leader and he started his education from his house on the south side to McMullen Hall at Montana State Billings – University.

After graduating from Billings Senior High Schol in 1955, Ron enrolled at...

Sharon D Turbiville

Sharon D Turbiville

Jul 11, 2025

Sharon Doone Turbiville was called home for Eternal rest on July 11, 2025. Born to Eugene Howard Turbiville and Lorna Doone (Drake) Turbiville, November 26, 1942, in Baker, Montana. Sharon and her 2 older brothers, Loren and Howard, grew up on a huge sheep ranch in Mill Iron, Montana. Sharon often fondly recalled “stomping the wool in the bags,” and...

George Gartner

George Gartner

Jul 9, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George F. Gartner. George passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of July 9, 2025.

George was born September 5, 1940 in Hebron, ND to parents George and Barbara Gartner. He was the youngest of 9 children, joining siblings Joseph, Thomas, Regina, Raymond, Laurabell, Marian, Betty, and...

Charles Dyk

Charles Dyk

Jul 9, 2025

Charles “Chuck” “Charlie” Dyk



Chuck’s life on earth ended on July 9th and he entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, after a long and hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s disease.

Chuck was born in Bozeman, MT on October 13, 1946. He was the first-born child to Egbert and Isabelle Dyk. Later, he was joined by his siter Donna and...

Donna Fae Lindh

Donna Fae Lindh

Jul 8, 2025

Donnafae “Donna” (Keney) Biersdorf Lindh, age 95, of Billings Montana, passed away on July 8th, 2025. Donna was born on May 5th, 1930, on a farm in North Dakota, to the late Albert and Mary Keney. Her early years were spent on the farm in the Red River Valley before graduating from Hamilton High School and later attending MSU in...

Janet Costin

Janet Costin

Jul 6, 2025

Janet J. Costin, 81, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, July 6, 2025.Janet was born in Great Falls, Montana, on October 2, 1943. She graduated from Havre Central High School in 1961 and later married the love of her life, Norman L. Costin, in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Together, they built...

Frank Richard Bemis

Frank Richard Bemis

Jul 2, 2025

Frank Richard Bemis

December 24, 1942 – July 2, 2025

Frank Richard Bemis, 82, of Billings, MT, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025.

Born on December 24, 1942, to Everard and Eudora Bemis, Frank was a resident of Billings. He graduated from Billings Senior High School and proudly served as an Army medic in the U.S. military. After his service, Frank worked...

Jason Edward Bliss

Jason Edward Bliss

Jun 30, 2025

Jason Edward Bliss, 53, passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2025 in Great Falls, Montana from a medical condition.

Jason was born on May 29, 1972, in Great Falls, Montana, to Glenn F. Bliss and Dianna Pfluge Bliss. He was the second of four wild and wonderful boys, growing up in Great Falls where he made his mark early — first...