Obituaries

Marjorie Y. Farmer

Marjorie Y. Farmer

Jun 12, 2025

Obituary for Marjorie Yvonne (Haugrud) Farmer, born November 11, 1931

Marjorie Yvonne Farmer, known to loved ones as Marj, passed away peacefully at age 93 holding her children’s hands, on June 12, 2025, in Billings, Montana. She lived a life of kindness, faith, and connection, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to shine through the family and friends who loved...

Lenore Fay (Maxwell) Kipp

Lenore Fay (Maxwell) Kipp

Jun 10, 2025

Lenore Fay (Maxwell) Kipp, born on May 22, 1931, in Billings, Montana, passed peacefully on June 10, 2025, in her beloved hometown. Lenore lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and generosity, leaving lasting impressions on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

In the coming days, services and full obituary will be arranged to honor her memory, and further...

Gerald "Jerry" Earle Knight

Gerald "Jerry" Earle Knight

Jun 5, 2025

GERALD EARLE KNIGHT

1950-2025

Jerry left a huge hole in many lives, when on Thursday June 5th he gained his wings and is flying high with the angels.

Jerry was the second child of Earle and Hazel (Sammons ) Knight born in Billings September 3, 1950. He lived an active childhood split between the farm/ranch south of Billings and Flathead Lake adventures with...

Mary Ann Kunkel

Mary Ann Kunkel

Jun 3, 2025

Mary Ann Kunkel passed away peacefully at her home on June 3, 2025. She is now with her Lord and Savior.

Mary Ann was born on September 30, 1940, in Lewistown, Montana, to George and Helen Trimble. She was a woman of deep faith and kindness, whose life was marked by love and devotion to her family and friends.

She now joins...

Lena M. Zagorda-O'Dea

Lena M. Zagorda-O'Dea

Jun 1, 2025

Lena M. Zagorda O'Dea

On June 1, 2025, Lena went home to her Lord in Heaven. Lena was born on January 19, 1926, in Billings, Montana, to James and Mary Zagorda. She was the fourth child in her family of six siblings, that included two brothers and three sisters. Lena graduated from Billings Senior High in 1943. After graduation, she attended...

Willis Gerald Rexford

Willis Gerald Rexford

May 27, 2025

Our father and friend, Willis Rexford, 91, passed away peacefully after a very brief illness on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Willis was born in a farmhouse near Hysham on August 25th, 1933, to Ralph and Loretta Rexford, spending his childhood on their family farm in Pease Bottom, attending the Rancher School in Myers and then completing his education at the Hysham...

James Patrick "Pat" Newbury

James Patrick "Pat" Newbury

May 24, 2025

James Patrick "Pat" Newbury passed away peacefully on the morning of May 24, 2025 at St. Johns Fischer Cottage in Billings Montana.

Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 13, at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2055 Woody Dr. Reception to follow.

In Lieu of flowers , the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Ronald...

Keith Welch Paris

Keith Welch Paris

May 24, 2025

Keith Welch Paris was born in Salt Lake City on October 3, 1966, to parents Charles W. Paris and Sharon Peterson Paris. He passed away on May 24, 2025, in the Big Horn Mountains. He was a beloved son, brother and uncle and many tears have been shed at his passing.

Keith was a talented chef and worked at restaurants from...

Rosalie Hickel

Rosalie Hickel

May 23, 2025

Rosalie Ann Hickel was born March 19, 1932 to Goldie Willis and John Stovall in Lucasville, Ohio. She passed to Heaven on May 23, 2025 in Billings, Montana. Rosalie was well known for her competitive spirit and always wanting to go places and be active. She excelled in bowling, playing Bridge, Scrabble, and Bingo.

Rosalie met and married Raymond Hickel in...

Lou Ann Stewart

Lou Ann Stewart

May 22, 2025

Lou Ann Stewart (Stith), age 88, died May 22 at Billings Clinic Hospital. She was born to Velma and Donnie Stith in Versailles, Missouri in 1936. She attended Central Missouri State obtaining a teaching degree and subsequently taught in Jefferson City, Missouri, Joplin, Missouri, Salt Lake City, and Billings. In Billings she was a much loved kindergarten teacher who set...

David Samuel Rutledge

David Samuel Rutledge

May 21, 2025

David Samuel Rutledge, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 21, 2025 at the age of 81, surrounded by his devoted family.

Born on June 29, 1943, in Clayton, New Mexico, to Carson Wayne and Eula Joyce Rutledge, his family relocated to southeastern Montana in 1949, settling near Ekalaka. Dave’s youth was filled with rugged adventure and strong...

Keith Troy Breckenridge

Keith Troy Breckenridge

May 16, 2025

Keith Troy Breckenridge (AKA – “The Gentle Giant”) was born on 03/23/1974 and grew up in Hardin Montana. Keith tragically left this world on May 16th and will be sorely missed by all of his family and his many friends.

Keith was delivered to Pat and Sandi by a stork (Keith Stevens) and was a bouncing, happy, smiley baby boy who,...

Richard "Dick" A. Jalbert

Richard "Dick" A. Jalbert

May 16, 2025

Richard Arthur Jalbert, 95, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Billings, Montana. Born on November 10, 1929, Richard lived a life marked by dedication to his family and service to his country.Richard married Margaret "Peggy" Jalbert on March 6, 1954, and together they raised a loving family of two sons and five daughters. After the loss of his beloved...

Gene House

Gene House

May 15, 2025

Gene House died Wednesday evening May 15, 2025, at 11:45 Powers Cottage on the campus of St. John's United. He and his wife Elaine resided at Mission Ridge for 10 years, moving to The Vista last year. Gene moved to Powers Cottage a little over a month ago. He was headed there last summer, but had to return.

Gene's parents moved...

JoAnn Stein

JoAnn Stein

May 14, 2025

Anita JoAnn Stein

June 28, 1937 – May 14, 2025

Anita JoAnn Stein, born in Kidder County, ND, on June 28, 1937, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 87 on May 14, 2025.

JoAnn was raised on the family farm in Tuttle, North Dakota, alongside her sister Lila and parents Mabel and Calvin Knutson. She attended...

Letty Tyler Catlin

Letty Tyler Catlin

May 13, 2025

Letty Tyler Catlin was born in Billings, Montana on February 1st, 2024, to her devoted parents, James and Lindsey Catlin. She was the happiest baby and rarely ever cried. She had the most infectious personality and smile. Letty had the best scrunchy face that she shared with those she loved.

In late August of 2024, at six months old, Letty was...

Robert John Mitzel

Robert John Mitzel

May 11, 2025

Robert “Bob” Mitzel passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Bob was born on January 12, 1944, to John and Elizabeth Mitzel in Billings.

Bob graduated from Huntley Project High School in Worden. During Bob’s early years, he worked on the family farm with his father. After 20 + years of being a dairy...

Tina Marie Billman

Tina Marie Billman

May 5, 2025

On Sunday evening, May 4,2025, Tina Billman, 56, passed away peacefully at her home in Hardin. MT of a suspected heart attack. She had spent the day with her father (Ken), niece (Eve) and twin sister (Tana) working on a landscaping project at Tana’s house. However, the day of Tina’s death was not all work and no play. She convinced...

Lawrence "Larry" William Vigesaa

Lawrence "Larry" William Vigesaa

May 1, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Vigesaa, age 88, of Billings, Montana, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on May 1, 2025.

Larry was born in Cooperstown, ND on January 8, 1937 to Lawrence and Connie Vigesaa. He grew up surrounded by the love and hard work of a large family. The values of faith, kindness, and love took root early in his...

Sandra Kay Nelson

Sandra Kay Nelson

May 1, 2025

Sandra Kay (Pearson) Nelson of Billings, MT, formerly of Richland, MT, passed away on Thursday May 1, 2025, at Skyline Heights Care Facility.

Sandra was born on Sept. 11, 1945, to Arnold and Evelyn (Strom) Pearson of Larslan, MT. She attended grade school for eight years at the Sunnyside School and high school in Glasgow and Opheim graduating with the class...