Obituaries

Oct 29, 2013

Michael John Gerber, 35 of Billings, died on June 13, 2006 at his home. The trials of this world were more than he thought he could bear, and he decided it was time to move on.

Mike was born on January 16, 1971 in Billings, MT. He received his GED and went on to the College of...

Aug 22, 2013

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Tuanette “Boots” VanWinkle[/gn_heading]

Tuanette (“Boots”) VanWinkle went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2011. Boots was born March 1, 1927, in St. Paul, Minn., the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Puls) Dobrick. She grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Central High School and from the University of Minnesota with a...

Aug 2, 2013

Bob (Robert Alden) Erickson, went home to be with his precious Savior and Lord on February 13,2008.

Bob was born in Lemmon, SD on December 12, 1945 to Alden and Varna Erickson. He grew up in South Dakota, living and loving the ranch life and being a “Cowboy". In later years, he entertained many with his humorous...

Jul 1, 2013

Edward Vern Spracklen, an old school cowboy and devoted husband, died in his apartment in Billings, Montana, at the age of 84. He was the eldest child of Marvin and Lola Spracklen. He was raised and grew to manhood in the Douglas, WY area. As a young man, Ed and his family moved to South Dakota to lease a...

May 28, 2013

.Edith Mae was born on 20 May, 1933, the youngest of the three children of Earl Watson and Bessie Murray Watson. She grew up in Livingston MT, attending schools there and at St. Mary Academy in Leavenworth KS. In 1954 she received her RN degree from the Presentation School of Nursing and began a 20 year career in nursing...

Jan 28, 2013

Lawrence "Larry" Jangula, Sr. 82 of Billings, died on August 28, 2006 at St. Vincent Healthcare. The son of Frank an Regina Jangula, Larry was born January 30, 1924 in Linton, ND. He was one of twelve children. Larry graduated high school, June 4, 1942 and entered the Navy, June 9, 1942. He fought in both the European and...

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...