Obituaries

Feb 24, 1976

Taylor Samuelson Cook blessed this world on February 24, 1976, greeting his big brothers Jason and Brian and parents John and Nancy. He left all too soon on April 10, 2006, but his thirty years with the many who loved him were both a gift and a celebration of a life of humor, loyalty, courage and integrity. No words...

Jun 3, 1975

Betty Jo Yale-Danforth was born on June 3rd, 1975 in Ridgway, Pennsylvania. Betty is the daughter of James W. Yale Jr, and Erma Jean Vantassel-Yale. She was the eldest of 4 children and is survived by her husband (Andrew Danforth), her daughter (Sabrina Dumholt "expectant mother to a baby girl due May 2016"), her two brothers (James and Adam...

Jun 14, 1973

How do you measure a year? For some it's in diapers, report cards, for others it's 525,600 minutes. The theme song from the Broadway musical RENT answered the question in this way: Measure you life in love. Heather did just that.

Heather Karin Henrichs was born on June 14th, 1973 in Billings. She graduated from West High...

Feb 17, 1973

Jason Michael Cucciardi was born February 17, 1973 in Billings, to Dave and Judy Cucciardi. He grew into a wonderful, kind man we were proud of, who placed the needs of others before his own. He died May 10, 2012.

He was raised in Billings all his life, attending Rimrock Elementary, Lewis & Clark, Senior High and...

Dec 31, 1969

Joseph James Larkin

We are sad to announce that our father, Joseph James Larkin, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2023, at his home in Billings, after a long battle with cancer and just shy of his 80th birthday. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts.

Joe leaves...

Aug 22, 1964

. Jeannine J. Frank, 46 of Laurel, passed away at her home following a 3 year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family. Jeannine was born on August 22, 1964 in Columbus, MT, the daughter of Charles and Patricia (Sands) Kauffmann. She attended school in Park City, graduating from Park City High School in 1982.

Mar 29, 1960

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Brian Alfred Cloud[/gn_heading] Brian Alfred Cloud was born on March 29, 1960 in Glasgow, Montana to his proud parents, Jim and Donna Cloud. He passed away suddenly on January 27, 2006 at the age of 45.

Brian attended school in North Dakota, Okinawa, Japan and Nebraska before graduating from Pueblo High School in Colorado....

May 26, 1959

Cindy Lou Vandever, 52, went home to her Lord and Saviour early Saturday morning. Cindy was born in Worthington, MN to Clarence and Lois Murray on May 26, 1959. Being the child of a military service man, her family relocated frequently, and finally settled in Visalia, CA. There she obtained her associate's degree in Interior Design. During this time...

Jul 27, 1955

Nick Shane Leenknecht, born July 27th, 1955, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 4th, 2012.

Nick was the middle of three children born to Frank and Shirley Leenknecht. He is survived by his mother, his two sons, Josh and Luke Leenknecht, his brother, Tony Leenknecht, and his sister, Tina Keller. He was looking forward to being a grandpa...

Oct 7, 1954

Today the sun shines a little less bright and the skies are a little more gray. Sharon Dale Sauther passed away early Sunday morning from complications related to diabetes. We take comfort in knowing that tonight there will be one more star in the heavens.

Sharon Dale, as she was lovingly known to friends and family, was...

Jun 11, 1952

My Love Story to My Husband

Thomas Patrick Barrett was born June 11, 1952, to Ella Mae and John Barrett, and passed away on Aug. 18, 2020, at 6:05 a.m., of Covid-19. He was born and raised in Broadus, Montana, by his parents, Ella Mae and Walter Ferguson, and got his teaching degree out of Havre, Montana,...

Jun 9, 1950

Mac was born on June 9, 1950 in Kansas City, MO to Leonard and Reva Clough. Our beloved brother, uncle, and friend left us to be with our Lord on January 25, 2018. He was 67 years old. Malcolm Andy Clough was one of the most interesting people you would ever have the fortune to meet. He was an...

Feb 21, 1949

Don Krause, 57 of Lavina/Broadview, went to the heavens to be with his son after doing what he loved best, while skinning his first elk.

Don was born on February 21, 1949 in Billings, MT to Henry and Juanita Krause. He grew up in Lavina with his three sisters. He graduated from Lavina High School in 1967....

Aug 10, 1948

Barbara was born on Aug. 10, 1948, in Langdon, N.D., and passed away in Billings on Dec. 12, 2015.

Her mother was a teacher and taught in several schools where they lived, including Miles City and then Bozeman. While in Bozeman, she met the love of her life while cruising Main. She and Marvin were married on...

Sep 17, 1947

Always available to lend a hand and open his home to loved ones in times of joy or need, Fred R. Hofmann devoted his life to caring for his family.

Fred was born Sept. 17, 1947, to Marianne and Ed Hofmann. He grew up in Billings with his cousins who were also close friends and partners in...

Dec 21, 1946

With close family and friends by his side, Walter quietly left our presence to be with his Lord and Savior. We were all blessed by the way he touched each of our lives. Walt was a very kind, caring, and benevolent person. He enjoyed life and was an active sports enthusiast as both a participant and a fan. He...

Nov 16, 1946

Kathryn (Kathy) Sylvia Palmer blessed this world on November 16, 1946. She was the first born of Joseph S. and Pearl Y. Palmer. Her homecoming to Glory occurred far too soon on June 16, 2006 due to brain cancer. She was loved and respected by everyone whose lives she touched. Her smile was a beam of sunshine; her beauty...

Nov 9, 1946

Mrs. Anderson, 83, of Billings, died Saturday, at St. Vincent Healthcare, of natural causes.

Ethel was born in Plentywood, the only daughter of Knut Knudson and Bertha White.

On Nov. 9, 1946, she married Edward F. Andersen. In 1957, they moved to Havre, where she worked as a secretary. In 1964, they moved to Billings,...

Jul 12, 1945

Bernard "Barney" Billman was born July 12, 1945, in Dickinson, ND, to Joe and Veronica Billman. Barney was the second of six children. He attended St. Joseph's Grade School and Central High School in Dickinson. Barney moved to Billings with the family in 1964. Barney was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara; parents; brother William; and brother-in-law Jerry...

Jun 21, 1945

Tim was born in Detroit Lakes, Minn., on June 21, 1945, to Ralph and Lilyth Finn. At the age of 6, he and his family moved to Billings. Tim attended elementary school in Glyndon, Minn., at North Park and Progressive (Pioneer-Progressive) Elementary Schools in Billings, Lincoln Junior High, and graduated from Billings Senior High in 1963. He attended Montana...