Obituaries

Mar 15, 2012

Owen Neiter, devoted husband, loving and supportive father, cherished grandfather and uncle, beloved friend and mentor to many, passed away quietly, in his sleep, on March 15th, at his home, within the care and love of his family.

Owen was born in Forsyth, MT, on September 10, 1922 to Harold and Mary Neiter. He was raised on...

Mar 12, 2012

Kristina Marie Peters, recently of Butte, passed away the morning of March 12, 2012. She had lived in Billings from 1957 to 2010.

She was born in Atlantic, Iowa, on the farm of Lulu and Herluf Hansen, on May 3, 1928. Her mother was a schoolteacher; her father, an innovative farmer who wired most of the neighboring...

Mar 6, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Alta Woosley[/gn_heading]

Alta Woosley, 90 of Billings, formerly Wilsall, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Riverstone Hospice.

Born August 6, 1921 in Wilsall, MT at the Robinson’s Hospital; she was the 5th of 7 children of Emma (Deitz) and Cott Gwaltney.

Alta’s Dad worked for Walter Hill. He moved...

Mar 2, 2012

Kennedy Terren Copple, cherished infant daughter of Celestial and Howie Copple, was born on Friday, March 2, 2012, at University of Colorado Hospital in Denver. Though she never spent any time with us, she touched our hearts and lives forever. Great gifts come in small packages, and we are blessed with a beautiful and amazing little girl. We will...

Feb 27, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]June Lineback[/gn_heading]

June Lineback, 91 of Billings, passed away Monday, February 27, 2012 at the Billings Clinic Hospital.

The daughter of Eder and Alice McCormick, June was born July 1, 1920 in Winner, SD, where she was raised and educated. After graduating High School she attended Secretarial School.

June married...

Feb 26, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Gene Brosovich[/gn_heading]

Gene Brosovich, 67, of Billings, passed away on Feb. 26, 2012, at Billings Clinic.

Gene was born in Santa Monica, Calif., on Nov. 4, 1944. He was the son of Regina Roncevich and Joseph Brosovich. His parents left California and returned to Butte when Gene was 2, and he began...

Feb 25, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Caesar LaMonaca[/gn_heading]

Caesar LaMonaca passed away on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012, of a sudden heart attack, at the age of 87.

Cesare Vito LaMonaca was born on June 22, 1924, in Providence, R.I., to Caesar and Elisa LaMonaca. He was their second child, joining his sister Jean in this musically prominent family....

Feb 23, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Harold K. Risser[/gn_heading]

Harold K. Risser, 80, of Park City, died of natural causes at his home on Feb 23, 2012. He was born May 3, 1931 to Mary and Harold Risser Sr. in Valley City, ND.

When only 17, Harold joined the Army National Guard and proudly served with the 164th...

Feb 23, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Cindy Johnson[/gn_heading]

Cindy passed from this world to a new adventure on February 23, 2012 at her home in Huntley, with her children by her side, after a short battle with cancer. Cindy was born on May 20, 1959, the second of two daughters to Tom and Betty Beven, in Billings. Cindy had quite...

Feb 22, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Robert E. Schmidt[/gn_heading]

Robert Schmidt passed away surrounded by his family on February 22, 2012 at the age of 74.

Bob was born on October 13th 1937 in Isabel, South Dakota to Reine and Martha Schmidt. Bob was the youngest of eight children. When Bob was a young boy, his family moved...

Feb 21, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Vadnais, 80, of Billings, passed away at RiverStone Hospice Home on Feb. 21, 2012.

Mary was born on Jan. 2, 1932, in Billings, the daughter of Harvey and Hildegaard Schroeder.

Mary lived a full life, and she often reflected on how she really had no regrets. Her husband made it possible for her...

Feb 21, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Carolyn Kern Lambrecht[/gn_heading]

Carolyn Kern Lambrecht, 78, of Billings, passed away at her home on Feb. 21, 2012, following brief illness.

Carolyn was born on Oct. 4, 1933, in Mott, N.D., one of 11 children to Russell and Albertina Kern.

Carolyn moved to Billings with her family when she was...

Feb 20, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Sam McDonald[/gn_heading]

Samuel Edwin McDonald, Jr., 76, of Billings, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2012. He was born on April 5, 1935 in Great Falls, Montana to Mary and Sam McDonald Sr. Sam moved to Billings at a young age when his mother married Billy B. Bowman. He attended Catholic schools...

Feb 18, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Glenn Lardy[/gn_heading]

Glenn "Buck" Lardy, 78, was called home to his Lord and Savior on February 18, 2012 with his wife and family by his side.

Buck, the youngest of four children, was born to Louis and Gladys Lardy on May 5, 1933 in Glendive, MT. He graduated from high school and...

Feb 18, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Lindsay Rae Johnson[/gn_heading]

Lindsay Rae Johnson, 27, entered the Spirit World on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

Lindsay was born on April 1, 1984, to Renee Trottier and Ron Johnson. Lindsay grew up and attended schools in Billings and started her college studies in Missoula, later continuing her studies in Billings.

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Feb 18, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Neil Wolff[/gn_heading]

Neil Wolff, 95, went home to Jesus on February 18, 2012, surrounded by the love of family members.

Neil was born July 21st, 1916, to Edwin and Anna Wolff. He was one of five brothers raised on the homestead near Lindsay, Montana. As a young man he joined the CCC...

Feb 17, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Yvonne Mansfield[/gn_heading]

The world lost a beloved soul the morning of Friday, February 17, 2012. Yvonne Zita Mansfield was born in Southend-on-Sea, England on June 8, 1923, the only child of Frederick C. and Teres A. Robinson. She grew up in England and attended the Alexandra College for Girls in Westcliff until it closed...

Feb 15, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Betty Jean Miller[/gn_heading] Betty Jean "Jeanie" Miller, 81, of Billings, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at the Billings Health and Rehabilitation Center.

The daughter of Gene and Ruth Rockhold, Jeanie was born on Sept. 16, 1930, in Winfield, Kan. She graduated from Haven High School in 1947 and the Chillicothe Business School in...

Feb 12, 2012

On February 12, 2012, Gunner Perry Zundel, son of Robbie and Robin, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. Gunner was a beloved member of our family for a very short period of time.

Gunner is loved and cherished by his parents; sisters Bailey and Morgan; and their families. He is now in heaven...

Feb 10, 2012

Harry L. Bird, 87, of Billings, passed away on February 10, 2012 after a brief illness. He was born July 22, 1924 in Greybull, Wyoming, to Arthur and Anna Bird, along with his twin sister Harriett. He engaged in all the joys of a small town upbringing, and when he was old enough he helped his father, who owned...