Obituaries

Apr 25, 2012

Gloria Magdalyn (Carroll) Boroughs, 92, of Billings, died quietly with family at her side, on April 25, 2012. Born on September 7, 1919, in New Orleans, Gloria spent most of her early years living in Westlake, La, where she loved and enjoyed many dear friends and close family, and where she met her husband, J.C. Boroughs.

In...

Apr 21, 2012

Ruth "Granny" Alice Dunn, 88, passed away suddenly at Billings Clinic on April 21,2012. Born in the small rural community of Loco, OK, on August 31, 1923, Ruth was the youngest of six children of John and Mary Bandy. Ruth married her high school sweetheart, Chester in 1940.

After WWII, Ruth and Chester moved to Montana with...

Apr 20, 2012

Sharyn Kaye Bishop, an angel in every way, passed on to Heaven, at her home, on April 20, 2012, at the age of 69. During her eleven years in Billings, Sharyn suffered from several illnesses and a great deal of pain; however, she was loved by those she came into contact with, many saying what a "sweet" woman she...

Apr 17, 2012

Donald Irving Twito, M.D., age 67, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Don was born April 25, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Irving and Leona (Mellum) Twito. Don was raised in Minneapolis with sister Jane and brother Ken, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1962.

Don remained...

Apr 13, 2012

Anne (Stene) Pepple died in Butte, MT early Friday morning, April 13, 2012. She was 91 years old.

Annie was born May 5, 1920 to Chris and Martha Stene. She was the youngest of six children and the only child born in a hospital. Annie graduated from Joliet High School in 1938 and after graduating from Billings...

Apr 12, 2012

.Claris Kelly Peterson Welch passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012, at her home. Born in 1932 and raised in Billings she was the daughter of Claire and Minnie Kelly. She passed away after battling lung cancer, Alzheimer's disease and, finally, congestive heart failure.

Claris grew up in downtown Billings and attended North Park Elementary, Lincoln Junior High...

Apr 9, 2012

Clara June Jacobson, 64, died Monday, April 9, 2012, at home in Billings. She was born to Robert and Velma Martin in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 3, 1947.

Throughout her life and in her battle with ALS, Clara exemplified the fruits of the spirit. Though she didn't need the daily reminder, she kept this list on...

Apr 9, 2012

Rosalie Marian Pfeifer, 94 of Billings, died on April 9, 2012. She was born on Feb. 18, 1918, in Huntley, and raised on the "Project," along with two brothers and two sisters.

Rosalie was a wiz with numbers and worked for the U.S. Civil Service, in accounting service, for 30 years.

After retirement, Rosalie and...

Apr 9, 2012

Lillian Hallene Toogood, 84, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Home. She was born in Thebes, Mont., on June 16, 1927, to August and Eva Mary (Warden) Horning.

Lillian grew up in Roundup, Mont., and on August 7, 1947, Lillian married Eldon David Toogood.

Throughout her life, Lillian waited tables...

Apr 6, 2012

Donald Arch Duffy of Greybull, WY, was taken home by the angels in the early morning hours of Good Friday, April 6th, 2012, at Evergreen Health and Rehab Center, in Laurel. Don was born to Sadie Bishop and Ira L. Dunaway on January 21, 1929. He was known as “Duff” to all of his friends and family.

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Apr 5, 2012

Janice Salsbury passed away on April 5, 2012, in Federal Heights, Colo. She was born May 30, 1927, in Milo, Iowa, to Ernest and Mildred Chrestenson. She grew up in Anaconda.

Janice earned a bachelor of science degree from MSU and a master's of science degree in special education from Eastern Montana College, followed by a doctor's...

Apr 1, 2012

Irene Oliver passed away quietly at the Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo, Wyoming Sunday April 1, 2012 at the age of 82.

Irene was born March 3, 1930 in Billings, MT to Tom and Edith Bateman. She grew up and was educated in the Billings area. She received a business degree and spent her professional life...

Mar 28, 2012

Jerome "Jerry" Harris McCann passed away March 28, 2012.

He was born in Glendive to Joe and Alma McCann on April 21, 1924. He was raised in Circle, and lived in Fort Peck for four years until the school closed. He returned to Circle and lived in the school dormitory for the final two years to graduate...

Mar 24, 2012

Paul Franklin Allen, 82, died on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at his home in Billings

Paul was born in Joplin, Mo., on May 6, 1929, to Silas and Hazel Allen. The family soon moved to Giant, Calif., and settled into a home minutes from the Richmond Golf Course. Paul began his career on the course at age...

Mar 20, 2012

.Barbara M. (Schwab) Kompish, 98 of Venice, FL, formally of Billings, MT passed away March 20, 2012.

The daughter of John & Julia Schwab, Barbara was born January 22, 1914 in Stanton, ND. She was raised and educated in ND. In 1938, wanting to pursue life's adventures, she moved to Billings, MT where she met and married...

Mar 20, 2012

.Hewitt A. Jamieson, 92, of Billings, MT passed away March 20, 2012. Graveside services will be at 1:00pm, Monday April 9th at Crown Hill Cemetery, Powell, Wyoming, followed by a reception in Ferrin Hall at Union Presbyterian Church.

Hewitt was born in Ekalaka, MT January 15, 1920. The family moved to Powell, WY in 1928. He graduated...

Mar 19, 2012

Our loving mother and prayer warrior, Hilda Margaret Nolte, 93, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, March 19, 2012. Although she will be missed, she longed to be with her Savior, and now joins her late husband, Glen Ormandy Nolte, at the throne of God.

Hilda was born on Jan. 23, 1919, in...

Mar 19, 2012

Mary "Louise" Bedore, 83, of Billings, passed away Monday, March 19, 2012, at the West End RiverStone Hospice House, of lung cancer.

Louise was born on May 29, 1928, to Robert and Cleopha Laffey in Pittsburgh, Pa. While working at McCoys 5 & 10, she met a young soldier, William Barr. They married in 1947 and had...

Mar 17, 2012

Iris Ellen Edeburn Tyre died March 17, 2012 at age 67 in Billings, Montana. She was born on July 24, 1944 in Williston, North Dakota to James A. Edeburn and Fredda M. Eldridge Edeburn. They farmed in Andes, Montana (near Sidney) before moving to Wellington, Colorado. Iris graduated from Wellington High School in 1962 as salutatorian.

She...

Mar 17, 2012

Mary Belcher passed away on March 17, 2012, St. Patrick's Day, from lung cancer complicated by pneumonia. At the time of her death, she was surrounded by many friends and her beloved husband Zack.

Born on May 21, 1932 in Ennis, Texas to Santa Fe Railroad yardmaster Lynn Haskell and homemaker Mary Etta Smith, Mary later graduated...