Obituaries

Oct 16, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Bernice V. Moerkerke[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tn_moerkerke1.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Bernice V. Moerkerke” align=”left” ] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tn_moerkerke2.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Bernice V. Moerkerke” align=”left” ]

Bernice V. Moerkerke, 80, of Bridger, went peacefully to the Lord on October 16 at St. Vincent's Hospital in the presence of her family.

She was born in Myers...

Sep 6, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Gary Lee Reynolds[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tn_reynolds-gary.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Gary Lee Reynolds” align=”left” ] Gary Lee Reynolds died peacefully at home Sept. 6th, at the age of 67, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Gary was born June 7, 1941, in Moorhead, Minnesota to Evelyn and Douglas Reynolds. He spent his childhood years in Moorhead...

Aug 10, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]William Mouat[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tn_mouat-obit.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”William Mouat” align=”left” ]

William (Bill) Gavin Mouat passed away August 10th at the Valley Health Care Center after an extended illness.

Bill was born April 5, 1919 in Myers, Montana. After Rosebud County split into two counties, Bill became the first baby registered in...

Aug 9, 2012

Margaret was born on April 15, 1921, in Grand Forks, N.D., to Thomas and Mary (Horky) Walshe, and died on May 19, 2012, in Billings.

She was 3 years old when her family moved to Walhalla, N.D., where she went through the third grade. The family moved to Pompeys Pillar, where her father became the postmaster. She...

Aug 6, 2012

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[gn_heading style=”1″]Walter Lee Manuel[/gn_heading]

[frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tn_manuel.jpg” width=”100″ height=”150″ lightbox=”on” title=”Walter Manuel” align=”left” ] Walter Lee Manuel, 65 of Winnett, passed away on November 7, 2011, at Roundup Memorial Hospital, from brain cancer. After receiving a very bleak prognosis 18 months ago, Walt fought a courageous battle and enjoyed life until the day he...

Jul 3, 2012

Zona Marie Erickson was born on September 26, 1937 in Wolf Point, MT to Edwin & Electa (Greenwood) Erickson.

Her childhood years were spent in Wolf Point, MT and she spent several summers visiting family in Williston, ND. She attended school in Wolf Point, MT, and received her GED in 1983. She was a member of the...

Jul 3, 2012

Benjamin Arthur Laws, beloved husband of Dorothy, father of Ben Jr., David and Daniel, grandfather of Becca, Pamela and Ben III, died peacefully at Billings Health and Rehabilitation at 10:45 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2012, surrounded by family. He was 91.

The son of Benjamin Citone Laws and Helen Marie Keating Laws, Ben was born on May...

Jul 2, 2012

Avis L. Erickson, 93 of Froid, passed away on July 2, 2012, at Tender Nest Home in Billings, where she had resided since February. Avis was born in Froid, Montana on January 24, 1919, the daughter of David and Myrtle (Brenden) Gunderson.

On October 27, 1938, Avis married Gilford Erickson, in Sidney, MT. To this union, 14...

Jul 2, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Eileen Opperud[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/opperud.jpg” width=”200″ height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Eileen Opperud” align=”left” ]

Eileen Opperud passed away on Saturday, July 2nd at the age 77 with her son Wayne and grandson Brandon at her side after a hard-fought three-year battle with cancer.

Eileen was born October 17, 1933 in Bonetrail, North Dakota on the...

Jul 1, 2012

Harry Funk WWII Veteran

In the late afternoon of June 28, a loving, tender heart beat for the last time. Just as he hoped, Harry passed away quickly and peacefully, sitting in his favorite deck chair, surrounded by his beautiful flowers.

Harry Robert Funk was born November 21, 1925, in Beach, North Dakota. The son...

Jun 30, 2012

On a beautiful June night as the sun went down on Hog Back Mountain, Kevin sat under the Elvis tree asking God to help him find a place where he could live in peace. God then took his hand and led him to a place that we call heaven.

Kevin loved the outdoors. It didn't matter if...

Jun 30, 2012

Doug Jochim of Billings, age 57, passed away Wednesday morning, June 27, 2012, of complications stemming from treatment for prostate cancer.

Doug was a very special person. He was loyal to his family, friends and coworkers, and always willing to give his time and considerable talent to help other people. Even after his death, he continued to...

Jun 29, 2012

Joseph H. Yerger passed away suddenly after a short illness on June 22, 2012.

Joe was born on April 1, 1931 in Forsyth to Mary and Henry Yerger. He graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1949 and married the love of his life Betty E. Steinmetz in 1950. After proudly serving his country in the United...

Jun 26, 2012

Jack Clifford Bennett, died Sunday, doing what he loved best. While outdoors in Montana, rafting down the Stillwater River, he drowned while trying to help others stranded in another boating accident. His selfless giving, even at risk to himself, reflected his pure thoughts, goals and soul.

He had worked for years as a wildland firefighter, and was...

Jun 26, 2012

Albert Nickola, 76, of Billings, formerly of Westby, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, June 22, 2012, at Billings Clinic.

Albert was born on Feb. 26, 1936, in El Paso, Texas, to Edwardo and Sara Piñeda. He was later adopted by his stepfather, Christo Nickola.

Albert grew up and received his education...

Jun 22, 2012

Elizabeth (Betty) Wilcox Eickelberg passed away at the age of 96 surrounded by family on Sunday, June 10, 2012. Betty was born in Minneapolis, MN, on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1915, to Jay and Bernice Augustine. After graduating from high school in Minneapolis, Betty attended Carleton College for two years and then graduated from the University of Minnesota with...

Jun 5, 2012

Wayne Irvin Love went to be with his Lord and dear departed family on June 5, 2012. He was surrounded by the people who loved him unconditionally.

What can we say about Wayne Love? He was born on Sept. 21, 1945, to Ernest and Lenora Love in Billings. He spent his entire life in the city he...

Jun 4, 2012

Roseana, our little angel, sadly left our world on June 4th. You were in our lives for a short time, but in that time you were and always will be our little princess. You accomplished many things from before your birth, to your first laugh and happy little toothless smile. We miss that smile, that satisfied sigh after a...

May 28, 2012

On May 28, 2012, our beloved Norma Peers passed away peacefully in the arms of her loved ones.

Born on Feb. 22, 1928, in Laurel, to Joe and Edith Price, Norma Olive Price set Southeastern Montana ablaze with her active spirit. After graduating from Laurel High School, she met and married Howard Sidney Peers of Missoula, and...

May 27, 2012

Daddy always told us four girls to eat our vegetables so we, too, could grow hair on our chests. Jack F Mueller died on May 27, 2012 after having Parkinson's rob him of his mobility, his speech and his intellect. Jack, the only son of Ernst and Emma (Laffman) Mueller, was born in West New York, New Jersey on...