Obituaries

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...

James "Jim" Vukonich

James "Jim" Vukonich

Jun 30, 2025

James "Jim" Vukonich passed away Monday, June 30 of (natural causes. He was born on a farm near Boyd, Montana on May 30, 1933, the only son of Philip and Thelma Vukonich. In 1942 they moved to Billings where Jim completed his education and graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1951. He then served four years in the Air...

Jimmy Kaatz

Jimmy Kaatz

Jun 29, 2025

Jimmy Ervin Kaatz, 65, passed away on June 29, 2025, in Billings, MT., after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Casper WY to Ervin and Lois (Knudson) Kaatz on May 9, 1960.

Jimmy, affectionately known as Jim, was known for his welcoming nature and his profound love for the outdoors, particularly fishing, which was his passion throughout...

Paul Cordy Meseberg

Paul Cordy Meseberg

Jun 26, 2025

Paul Cordy Meseberg, age 48, passed away suddenly on June 26, 2025, in his hometown of Billings, Montana.

Born on January 29, 1977, in Billings, Paul grew up surrounded by friends, family, and the vast Montana sky. He attended McKinley Elementary and Lewis & Clark Middle School and graduated from Billings Senior High. He went on to earn his teaching degree...

David Alan Sage

David Alan Sage

Jun 25, 2025

David Alan Sage, age 73, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, in Billings, Montana, after a hard-fought battle with cancer.

Born on March 13, 1952, in Poplar, Montana, David was a proud graduate of Poplar High School, Class of 1970, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Montana State University in 1974. A loyal Bobcat...

Edwin Lee Walter

Edwin Lee Walter

Jun 23, 2025

Edwin Lee Walter

August 8, 1971 – June 23, 2025

Edwin Lee Walter, 53, of Billings, Montana, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025, surrounded by family and friends.

Eddie was born on August 8, 1971, in Billings to Ron and Diana Walter. He was raised in Montana and, like many young men, had his share of adventures—sometimes getting into a little trouble...

Betty Lou "Schmidt" Goodman

Betty Lou "Schmidt" Goodman

Jun 20, 2025

Betty Lou “Schmidt” Goodman, cherished wife, mother, sister, grandma, great-grandma, and friend, passed away suddenly June 20, 2025, at the age of 90 years. Born in Hazleton, North Dakota, February 20, 1935, to Ted and Emma Gunderson-Schmidt.

The family came west after losing their home in a fire, went to Washington where they picked hops for a short time, but came...