Obituaries

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...

Jan 9, 2024

Sy Zabrocki passed away on Jan. 9, 2024, at Morningstar Senior Living. He was 92.

Sy was born on June 21, 1931, in Wibaux, the second child to Henry and Victoria (Watembach) Zabrocki. He attended school there until 1947 when the family moved to Glendive, where he graduated from Dawson County High School in 1949. While in...

Jan 4, 2024

Ricky Lynn Savage, 62, of Ballantine, completed his earthly journey on Jan. 4, 2024, after battling pancreatic cancer. At the time of passing, he was surrounded by those who loved him most and was accepted home by “the Guy upstairs he does business with.”

Rick was born to Donna (Trotter) Crider and Norman Savage on April 8,...

Jan 2, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Wagner, a beloved and respected member of the Billings community, who left us on Jan. 2, 2024, at the age of 86. Born on Nov, 13, 1937, in Billings, Montana, Jerry lived a life filled with dedication, service, and love.

Jerry was a proud Billings...

2024

Our beautiful mother, Betty Joyce (Swank) Mason, took her flight peacefully into Eternity at the age of 88 on Friday, Aug. 2, 2024, in Billings, Montana. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful child of God. She left us with so many wonderful memories of her unselfish dedication to her family and friends.

Mom was...

2024

Donna was born to Don and Alice Shelton of Lakin, Kansas, on Aug. 18, 1927, which was also her father’s birthday.

She was raised in Denver, Colorado, and graduated from West High School, where she met the love of her life, Herb Sloane. They were married for 74 years. They resided in Billings for 60 years. They...

2024

Sharon Rae (Powers) Newbury of Billings, MT, passed away peacefully at St. Vincent’s Hospital on Sunday morning, April 14, 2024, surrounded by her family.  Sharon was born in Washington, Kansas to George and Irene Powers.  She was the older sister of Mary Lynn.

In her teenage years, Sharon moved to Chehalis, Washington where she graduated high school. ...

2024

Karan Lynn Dunnigan passed away early in the morning on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024, surrounded by family at her home in Billings, after a year-long battle with cancer. She was born in 1957 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Karan graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1980 with a degree in English, and from the University of Montana School of Law...

Dec 31, 2023

Sandra Jane Mrachek was born on June 7, 1944, in Denver, Colorado, to Dave and Jane Jones. Dave was a petroleum engineer with Shell Oil. Early on, the family moved several times due to Dave’s work, but finally settled back in Denver, where Sandy attended school. After her sophomore year at East High, Shell transferred Dave to Billings. This...

Dec 30, 2023

John “Jack” Ernest Wicks passed away peacefully on the morning of Dec. 30, 2023, surrounded by his three children.

He was a loving father, grandfather and friend to many. Jack was born on Aug. 29, 1938, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Paul and Minnie Wicks. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mona Wicks; stepdaughter Teri...

Dec 30, 2023

Judy Frank was called home by the Lord on Dec. 30, 2023, at the age of 85.

Judy was born on Oct. 15, 1938, the daughter of Pauline Burns, in St. Louis, Missouri. She had one beloved brother, Dick Burns, whom she adored. At a young age, she moved to Billings, where she lived the rest of...

Dec 29, 2023

Wally Eugene Erickson Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, from complications of pneumonia and COPD, with his son at his side.

Wally was born June 23, 1940, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, to Walter and Verna Erickson. He grew up in Billings with younger brother Richard and graduated from Billings Senior...

Dec 29, 2023

On Dec. 29, 2023, our loving father and husband, Marvin Raymond Anderson, passed away.

He was born on Jan. 23, 1938, to Gustav “Buster” and Margaret Anderson on the family ranch in Melstone. He had one sister, Anarita Wittmer (deceased). Marvin excelled in high school sports and spent his days working on the family ranch. After graduating...

Dec 28, 2023

Demiles “Pete” Pedersen, 90, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Dec. 28, 2023.

Pete was born to Eiler and Lillian Pedersen on Feb. 12, 1933, in Kenmore, North Dakota. He was the eldest of two boys (brother Gerald).

He graduated from high school in Westby, Montana, and received a basketball...