Jerry Cook
Apr 12, 2026
Celebrating a Life Well Lived
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jerry Cook, a man whose love shaped our family and whose presence made every day brighter. For more than fifty years, he was the devoted husband of Carolyn, sharing a life filled with family, adventure, hard work, and unwavering companionship.
He was the kind of father who showed up—every...
Doris M. Schweigert
Apr 11, 2026
Authored by John Schweigert, in memory of his mother, Doris Margaret Schweigert, who passed away on April 11,2026.
Our mother Doris Margaret Schweigert has found peace with the lord. She was born Doris Margaret Andrews in Glendive, Montana, on June 16, 1928. She spent her youth on their homestead near Darby, MT. The fire in her was forged by loving parents...
Bradley William Clark
Apr 10, 2026
Bradley "Brad" William Clark March 16, 1954 – April 10, 2026 | Age 72
Brad passed away on April 10, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born and raised in Missoula, Montana, Brad grew up the way a Montana boy should — fishing, hunting, and spending time at the family cabin his parents built. That cabin meant everything to him. It shaped...
Larry Krause
Apr 7, 2026
Born in Waco, TX on February 16, 1939, to Harvey E. and Helen G. Krause.
Larry attended grade and high school in Sinton, TX where he graduated in 1957. He then attended the University of Texas where he graduated in 1962 with a BS degree in Petroleum Engineering.
Upon graduation, Larry's journey to the mountains began when he went to work for...
Kelly J. Hudson
Mar 29, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, Kelly Jean Hudson.
Kelly was born on December 9, 1958, in Billings, Montana, at St. Vincent’s Hospital. In a bittersweet twist of fate, she was also called home there.
When Kelly was five years old, her parents, Russ and Joyce Hudson, moved the family to Cody, Wyoming,...
David Larsen
Mar 25, 2026
David Larsen was born in the middle of the Great Depression on April 25, 1934. He was raised by his homesteading parents, Nels and Ruth Larsen, on a farm outside of Sidney, Montana along the Yellowstone River. He was educated in a two-room schoolhouse and rode his horse to school every day. His character was shaped by the Christian influence...
Joseph A. Zahn
Mar 21, 2026
Joseph A. Zahn, 95, passed away March 21, 2026 at his home in Billings, MT. Born May 19, 1930, in Hague, North Dakota, to Adam and Annie (Eberly) Zahn, Joe was the second oldest of eight children. He was raised in a Catholic family that valued faith, hard work, and togetherness. Growing up during the Great Depression on a farm,...
Jerry Cullen Scott
Mar 18, 2026
Son, brother, husband, father, grandfather . . . teacher, coach, mentor, superintendent . . . faithful friend and treasured companion. These all describe Jerry Cullen Scott. On Wednesday, March 18th, he joined the loved ones who passed before him.
Born February 20, 1942, he was the first-born child of Siebert and Margaret Scott. He grew up in Moccasin and Billings, MT....
Patrick Stewart McGarvin
Mar 17, 2026
Patrick Stewart McGarvin, age 68 of Billings, passed away in his home on March 17, 2026.
He will be deeply missed by all who he befriended and those who survive him: his children, Brandon (Courtnea), James, and Kyleigh; his grandchildren, Chloie, Blaire, and Adeline; his siblings, Mike (Donna), Kevin, and Carol Hammel; and parents, Lyle McGarvin, and Loretta McGarvin.
Pat was a...
Ronda Lynn Poindexter
Mar 16, 2026
Ronda Lynn Poindexter passed away on March 16, 2026, in Billings, Montana. Born on June 25, 1959, in Asheboro, North Carolina, Ronda’s life was marked by devotion to her loved ones and a spirit that reflected a quiet strength.
Ronda served her country with limited service in the United States Air Force. Her time in the military, though brief, was a...
Suzanne L Smoot
Mar 13, 2026
Suzanne L. Smoot, 87, a long-time resident of Billings, passed away on Friday, March 13, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Suzanne was born on April 22, 1938. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and carried throughout her life a deep appreciation for learning, the arts, and the outdoors.
In Billings, Suzanne was an enthusiastic supporter of the...
James "Eddy" Edward Moore
Mar 12, 2026
James Edward Moore was born to James Edward Moore Sr. and Lena Carlson on August 31, 1946 in Sheridan, Wyoming. Eddy graduated from University of Wyoming with a Batchelor’s degree in History.
Eddy was deeply loved by his family and his love of history and traveling to his friends and whoever wanted to listen. He was dedicated to working hard his...
Cheri Juanita Finnicum
Mar 9, 2026
Cheri Juanita Finnicum (Bousquet) went home to meet her Savior on March 9, 2026 at the age of 72. She left this world in the embrace of her daughters while listening to Elvis; a perfect sendoff. Cheri was born on September 25, 1954 in Missoula, MT to Gene and Edith Bousquet. She grew up in Lewistown, MT and graduated from...
Beverly "Bev" Lynn Pinnick
Mar 7, 2026
Beverly (Bev) Lynn Pinnick was born on October 1st, 1950 in Whitefish, Montana and passed away suddenly at her home in Billings, Montana on March 7th, 2026.
Bev lived her first four years in Whitefish, until her father (Harold Schooley) and mother (Marjorie Schooley) decided to move the family—including her baby brother Terry—to Cody, Wyoming in mid-February 1955 when Harold accepted...
Mac (Manuel) Souza
Mar 6, 2026
Mac (Manuel) Souza passed away peacefully with family by his side on March 6, 2026 after a long, happy, and eventful life. Mac was born on the island of Maui in 1943 to Manuel and Clotilde Souza. He was the third generation of his Portuguese family to live on Maui. He had an older sister, Sylvia, and a younger brother,...
David A. Kirst
Mar 6, 2026
David Alan Kirst, 87, of Billings, Montana, died from congestive heart failure on March 6, 2026.
David was born to Grace and Walter Kirst of Springfield, Missouri, on July 4, 1938.
David graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mechanical engineering. His first job was with the Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington, working on the Minuteman program. Later, he moved to...
Dorothea M. Batts
Mar 6, 2026
On March 6, 2026, we said goodbye to Dorothea M. Batts, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Born July 4, 1928 to William and Maude Kennettle, Dorothea was born at home, on the family farm near Fairfax, Manitoba, Canada. The youngest of six children, Dorothea’s father was 66 when she was born. He was very proud of his beautiful little daughter.
After...
Ernest Boroszuk
Mar 5, 2026
Ernest Floyd Boroszuk born August 1, 1937 in LaMoure ND passed away March 5, 2026, at his home.
Ernie spent his early years in Fort Ransom, ND. He joined the Army and was PFC with the 44th Division of Structural Engineers in Korea. After coming home, he married Sheila Holm and began the adventure of traveling the Midwest on road construction....
Sharon Kay Hull
Mar 5, 2026
Sharon Kay Hull, known affectionately as “Babe,” but preferring to be called Sharon, entered into eternal rest on March 5, 2026, after 80 vibrant years of life. Born to Sam and Ellen Bernhardt on May 7, 1945, Sharon was a beacon of love and kindness to all who knew her. Her spirit will continue to live on through her beloved...
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