Obituaries

Feb 6, 2024

Corbin Lee Damjanovich passed away on Feb. 6, 2024. He was the son of Milton Blazo Damjanovich and Carol Lynn Openshaw Smith. Corbin was born in Billings on Sept. 27, 1969. He was the third child of Milton and Carol, raised with sisters Dona and Tracy.

Corbin grew up near Shepherd. He graduated from Shepherd High School...

Feb 6, 2024

Karen Lee Swiftney, 71, of Greybull, Wyoming, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, surrounded by her family, after a three-year courageous battle with cancer.

Karen was brought into this world on July 6, 1952 (on her grandparent’s 42nd wedding anniversary) to Lester and Barbara (Nedervelt) Werly. Karen graduated in 1970 from...

Feb 6, 2024

Richard F. Forcella, 75, of Billings, formerly of Sidney, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at St. Vincent Healthcare.

Rick was born on Jan. 20, 1949, in Butte. He graduated from Boys Central in Butte and earned a bachelor’s degree from Western Montana College. He worked as a Social Studies Teacher for 37 years at Sidney...

Feb 3, 2024

Paul David Bray, 58, of Hilt, California, passed away on Feb. 3, 2024, in Billings.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1966, in Medford, Oregon. Paul was a loving husband to Louise Bray and devoted and proud father to Rachel Bray (Kyle Taylor), Jana Bray (Cody Sudduth), Jessee Bray and Danielle Bray, and grandfather to Emmitt Bray,...

Jan 30, 2024

Maureen Booth was a force of nature. Born October 26, 1931, in Mitchell, South Dakota, she died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Billings, Montana.

Maureen was a South Dakota girl. An only child, she grew up in Pierre, South Dakota during the Depression. She had a favorite closet where she loved to...

Jan 29, 2024

Greg Hughes, 59, of Great Falls, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at Parkhill Manor, of medical complications.

He was born on March 10, 1964, in Great Falls, the adopted son of Robert L. and Helen Hughes. He spent the majority of his life in Great Falls.

Greg is survived by his mother, Helen; sister Yvonne...

Jan 29, 2024

Stella Adaline Critelli Summy, passed away January 29, 2024, in Seattle Washington.

The family is planning a private graveside service in Billings Montana later this year.

In lieu of cards & flowers, please consider donations to the P.E.O. Foundation or End of Life Washington.

Stella's full obituary can be found by visiting Stella...

Jan 29, 2024

Gregory Lee Dorow, 74, passed away on Jan. 29, 2024, after his battle with ALS, departing to his home prepared in advance by his Lord where he will dwell with God in paradise forever.

Greg was born on May 20, 1949, in Detroit, Michigan, to Katy and Gerald Dorow. Greg gained his passion for fixing and repairing...

Jan 28, 2024

Robert Donald Dobias

Robert Donald Dobias, 97, passed away on Jan. 28, 2024, at his home.

Bob was born on July 12, 1926, in Fairview, Montana, and grew up in Cartwright, North Dakota. He served in the Army from 1944 to 1946 during World War II.

Bob married Mary Haase on Nov. 25,...

Jan 27, 2024

Lillian Lydia Hausauer, daughter of John and Sophie (Koenig) Renner, was born on March 13, 1929, on a farm north of Beulah, North Dakota. She was employed in Bismarck when she met Rudolph “Rudy” Hausauer. They were married on July 20, 1950, in Bismarck. They lived on a farm near Kief, North Dakota, and moved to Bismarck in 1957...

Jan 26, 2024

Philip “Felipe” Eugene Salazar, age 63, passed away on Jan. 26, 2024, after struggling with his failing health.

A Marine veteran, he is survived by his mother, Patricia (Gilbert) Trujillo; his wife, Darcy Halvorson Salazar; a brother, Vince (Shylo) Trujillo and sister Angie Salazar; his daughter Jasmine and son Elias.

Felipe’s faith in Christ, love...

Jan 26, 2024

Mary Lorraine Wadley Wells was born on Oct. 6, 1924, in the home her great-grandfather, Joseph Wadley, homesteaded in Lindon, Utah. She left this mortal life on Jan. 26, 2024, in her 100th year of living. She was the second of four daughters born to Joseph Daniel and Edith Ann Wilmott Wadley, all of whom preceded her in death....

Jan 21, 2024

Shirley K. (Mienke) McLaughlin was born on Sept. 25, 1950, to Carl and Alice Mienke and was raised in Anaconda, Montana.

She became an LPN and resided and worked in Billings for many years. She married Skip McLaughlin in 1985 and they had many happy years together, hunting, fishing and canning big gardens. They also became experts...

Jan 20, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mary Lou Alvarez Anderson

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mary Lou Anderson, a beloved mother, grandmother and friend, who left this world at the age of 74. She fought a courageous battle against Alzheimer’s disease, demonstrating unwavering strength and resilience until the very end.

Mary...

Jan 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Randy Clark, a beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, cousin and friend.

He was born on April 12, 1958, in Billings. He was an extraordinary man with a HUGE heart.

He was called home by the Lord to eternal fishing waters on Friday, Jan. 19,...

Jan 18, 2024

On Jan. 18, 2024, Patty Nelson died at the Fischer Cottage on the St. Johns Campus. She was 94.

Patricia Louise Beckler was born on March 16, 1929, to Milton and Catherine (Shaw) Beckler in Deshler, Nebraska.

She attended St. Peter’s Parochial School and Deshler High School. In 1947, she entered the University of Nebraska...

Jan 16, 2024

Helen Louise, also known as “Weasie,” passed away on Jan. 16, 2024, in Billings, at the age of 94. She was born on March 6, 1929, in Worden, to Louis and Helen Bade. She grew up in Bridger Bowl and later moved to Laurel, where she attended Laurel High School and met her first husband, Reinhold Flagler.

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Jan 13, 2024

Gloria Ellen (Stradtman) Davies, 87, of Billings, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024, at St. Vincent Healthcare. She was born on Dec. 10, 1936, in Sidney, to Harold and Edna (Zieske) Stradtman. The family moved to Billings in 1943.

A graduate of Billings Senior High School, she worked for Carl Weissman and Sons in Great Falls;...

Jan 12, 2024

Barbara Jean (Ziegler) Sorenson passed away at Billings Clinic on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024, following a brief illness.

Barbara was born in Billings on Sept. 4, 1938, to Harriet (Banks) and Bill Ziegler of  Laurel. She grew up in Laurel; Cody, Wyoming; and Billings, graduating from Billings Senior in 1956 as a National Merit Scholar. She attended...

Jan 9, 2024

Shirley Jean (Caldwell) Pollock, formerly of Pompeys Pillar, passed away peacefully in Billings, on Jan. 9, 2024, at the age of 89.

She was born on Jan. 27, 1934, to Clarence and Laura (Morris) Caldwell in Billings.

On June 18, 1952, in Red Lodge, Shirley married the love of her life, Leroy Gavin Pollock. They...