Obituaries

May 16, 2026

Boyd Strissel – May 24, 1934-May 16, 2026

Boyd passed away peacefully surrounded by family, eight days before his 92nd birthday. Boyd was an avid fisherman, loved flying his planes, and had an early passion for skiing and ski jumping. He worked hard to build his successful construction company. He loved his family, was loved by many, and his big smile...

May 16, 2026

Sherry passed away peacefully at Billings Clinic on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by family. Sherry struggled with many health challenges throughout her life. Most recently she fought a long three-year battle with cancer and as of January 2026, was deemed cancer free. Unfortunately, medications that treat one condition can sometimes reveal other underlying issues.

Sherry was born in Billings, Montana...

May 14, 2026

May 14, 2026

Thomas Francis Keating, 97, of Billings, Montana, passed away on May 14, 2026. Born on November 26, 1928, in Langdon, North Dakota, to Delbert and Olive Keating,

Tom grew up surrounded by a large and loving family and carried that sense of devotion with him throughout his remarkable life.

Tom served his country in the United States Air Force from 1944 to...

May 14, 2026

Roxie McClintock (Hopkins) went to heaven while peacefully in her home in Lockwood, Montana, nine days before her seventy-first birthday on May 14, 2026. She passed from complications from receiving breast cancer radiation and having COPD.

Roxie was born in Watertown, South Dakota, on May 23, 1955. Roxie moved to California as a teenager and then to BIllings for high school,...

May 14, 2026

Richard (Dick) J. Ruff - born 2/28/36 (just missing leap year)…passed to his eternal home, on 5/14/26, and had accepted Christ Jesus as Lord & Savior while hospitalized. 

To most he was known as Dick. His inner circle affectionately called him: Dickie, Pa, Pop, Papa, Dad, ggpa, or gramps. 

He was an army vet., having served 12/07/54-11/16/57. Final rank being SP3. Received...

May 14, 2026

Born to Carl and Mildred Hanson, Keith grew up with his siblings on a farm in rural Watertown, South Dakota. He attended St. Olaf College and eventually earned a Master of Divinity degree at Luther Seminary in St. Paul. Minnesota. During that time he worked in a variety of jobs to help pay for his education. Keith began his professional...

May 13, 2026

It’s with very sad hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Young, 79, of Billings, MT on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at St. Vincents Hospital. She passed peacefully but not before she spent special moments with her husband, daughters, son-in-laws, and her grandkids. She was able to give each of them a special moment of her sweetness and tender...

May 12, 2026

Janette Gail Dean Rutledge, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, joined her Savior on May 12, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by her devoted family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and steadfast faith.

Janette was born on March 8, 1943, in Miles City, Montana, to Rankin and Helen Dean (Stitser). She was the cherished sister of...

May 8, 2026

Mark Robert Erickson, beloved husband, father and grandpa, joined his heavenly father on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family when he lost his battle to chronic illness.

Mark was born in Austin Minnesota on July 31, 1954. He was the youngest of two children born to Robert and Mary Jane Erickson. Growing up he excelled and...

May 7, 2026

Passed away on May 7, 2026. Born in Havre, Montana to Francis and Virginia Lee (Daigle) Holland, he served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict, earning several medals and commendations. After his military service ended, he made his way to Joliet, Montana, where he owned and operated a construction company. He built his own home, and continued learning...

May 6, 2026

Patricia Eva (Hancock) Fleck, 68, of Rio Rico, AZ passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at her sister's home in Billings, MT.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at American Lutheran Church in Billings. Burial will be at a later date.

Patty was born in Plentywood, MT on July 12, 1957 to Bryce E. and...

May 4, 2026

Jamie Lee Gaskins, 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Columbus, Montana, on May 4, 2026.

Jamie was born on July 17, 1961, in Billings, Montana, to David Lee Pierce and Karen Rae Pierce (Branstetter). She was the oldest of three daughters, growing up alongside her sisters, Lisa and Susan.

She graduated from Columbus High School in 1980. She married Joel...

May 4, 2026

Grace Ellen Landon (White) passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side. Born in Bearcreek and raised in Red Lodge, Grace married her childhood friend Edward Earl Landon. The couple moved to Billings and raised their family at their home on Miles Avenue, where she lived for 70 years. Grace worked as a cosmetologist for many years, eventually owning...

May 1, 2026

Willard Douglas Johnson, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026 at the age of 99 surrounded by family. Born in Malta, Montana on January 3rd, 1927 he was the son of Harold H. and Ethel R. Johnson. He was the youngest of four children, Edith (Carlson), Don and Harold Jr., all deceased.

In 1951, he had the good...

Apr 29, 2026

Valeria Ann Jeffries, known to those who loved her as "Taz" or "Valkyrie," passed away on April 26, 2026, at her home in Shepherd, Montana, after a courageous battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Born on July 7, 1959, in Deadwood, South Dakota, Val lived every single one of her 66 years with a warmth, determination, and joy that left...

Apr 29, 2026

Catherine Moseley Elsey, a loving wife, devoted mother, and beloved grandmother, passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on March 7, 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Hazle and Margaret Moseley, the youngest of their three children. After Hazle’s untimely passing in 1942, Margaret later married Leroy Heissenbuttle, and together they added twin...

Apr 28, 2026

Bruce Allen Cummins, 78, of Billings Montana passed away April 28, 2026, after a year-long, hard-fought battle with cancer.

Bruce was born April 14, 1948 in Newton, NJ, to Thalia and William Cummins III. He was the oldest of four children. Bruce attended elementary and high school in New Jersey; his bachelor degree was attained while he was in the military.

Bruce...

Apr 27, 2026

Per Shirley's wishes, no services will be held. Rather than reaching out to the family directly, please leave condolences below.

Apr 22, 2026

Shawna K. Grove, born Shawna K. Hart on November 29, 1990, in Billings, Montana, passed away tragically on April 22, 2026. Her life, though far too short, was marked by a radiant spirit and a heart overflowing with love, touching all who were fortunate enough to know her.

Shawna was charismatic and joyful—a woman whose very presence was illuminated by a...