Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

Daniel R. Kercher passed away on Nov. 15, 2023.

He was born in Bridger, Montana, on Jan. 31, 1941. After the family moved to a farm in Roberts, Montana, in 1946, Dan attended school at Roberts and graduated in 1959. He entered St. Olaf College in Minnesota with a focus on pre-med. He transferred to EMC (MSUB),...

Nov 14, 2023

Robert “Bob” Lee Rindal passed away on Nov. 14, 2023, in Billings, Montana.

Robert was born on Oct. 9, 1941, and was raised in the Missouri Breaks area near Roy, Montana. Robert’s adult life was in Billings.

Robert’s work career started with driving heavy equipment but quickly moved into a career as an independent trucker....

Nov 9, 2023

Vincenza Theresa (DeSimone) Vernese, 96, our loving mother, sister, grandmother, and aunt, died peacefully on November 9, 2023, in Billings, Montana, surrounded by family.

Terry was born in Queens, New York, to Frank and Filomena (DeSena) DeSimone. The second of five children, Terry grew up in a close-knit Italian family. She attended St. Mary’s Academy, a boarding...

Nov 8, 2023

Paul Lalone Read, 62, formerly of Henderson Harbor and Watertown, New York, passed away in the comfort of his Montana home, surrounded by his wife Dawnmarie and son Victor Michael on Nov. 8, 2023.

Paul Lalone Read is the oldest son of four children of the late Paul B. Read and the late Kay Lalone Read. Paul’s...

Nov 8, 2023

Allan Siess, 71, of Billings, passed away at home on the morning of Nov. 8, with his wife, son and two pups by his side. He left us much too soon, but we are thankful he is now at peace.

Al was born in Billings, and spent his formative years in Bozeman. His parents, Charles and Ruth...

Nov 7, 2023

Wanita Mae Benson, age 74, of Billings, Montana, passed away on November 7, 2023. She was born on April 1, 1949, in Scobey, Montana, to the late Frances and James Morris Paulson.

Wanita is survived by her loving husband, Smokey Benson; and children Patrick (Kyrie) Fouhy, Andrea (Jake) Spero, Kelly (Danna) Benson, Syd Benson, Emily (Rob) Jones,...

Nov 4, 2023

Logan James Shedd

March 8, 1925 – November 4, 2023

A life well-lived, cherished, admired, and loved

Logan James Shedd was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Nov. 4, 2023. Jim, as he was known, was born on March 8, 1925, to Clarence Shedd and Mabel...

Nov 2, 2023

Amanda Sue McCormick was born on a snowy day, Jan. 22, 1989, to Allen and Linda McCormick, in Billings. Amanda passed into eternal life on Nov. 2, 2023.

She attended Central Heights Elementary school and graduated with honors in 2007 from Billings West High, where she was very active in school programs. Amanda loved sports and was...

Oct 31, 2023

Edward LeRoy Ostlund

Edward LeRoy Ostlund died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 31, 2023, in Billings, at the age of 95.

Ed was born on June 27, 1928, in Whitewater, Montana, the first of Levi and Marianne Ostlund’s three children. He often talked fondly of growing up in the Whitewater country among a large...

Oct 26, 2023

Nancy Ann Guenthner, age 86, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2023, surrounded by her surviving children and family members.

Nancy was born on April 10, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of John and Florence (Burns) Connors. She grew up in Stoughton, Massachusetts, and graduated from St. John’s High School in Canton, Massachusetts, in 1955.

Oct 25, 2023

Glenda Gay Taylor, 79, passed away peacefully on Oct. 25, 2023.

She was born in Billings on May 23, 1944, but her family moved to Powell, Wyoming, when she was just a few months old. Her parents were John and Emma Dalke. She grew up with her oldest brother Malven, and two older sisters, Estella and Betty....

Oct 22, 2023

Joan Renee “Dutch” Grabinski took her last breath on Oct. 22, 2023, with family surrounding her. She is now home with so many of her loved ones who have gone before her.

Joan was born to LeRoy and Dorothy Larson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on March 24, 1939. She was the third child of eight and their first...

Oct 22, 2023

Richard Gregory Aldrich “Greg,” 76, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at the Billings Clinic.

Born Oct. 27, 1946, Greg joined the growing family of L.R. “Bill” and Maxine (Stockham) Aldrich.

Greg, a keen outdoorsman, husband, father and grandfather, is survived by his devoted wife Thora; son Richard (Guenever); daughter K.V. “Ginger” (Terry); grandsons...

Oct 16, 2023

Marvelle Jean Roks, 69, of Billings, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, at TenderNest Memory Care.

Marvelle is preceded in death by her parents, Aldon and Reta Lee; and her brother, Keith Lee. She is survived by her brothers, Ken Lee and Curtis (Stephanie) Lee of Billings; her dear friends Jerilyn Grendahl and Barbara Bryan of Billings,...

Oct 14, 2023

On the eve of the first anniversary of his sister’s passing, Roby Edward Ring, 57, chose to join Kim and Jesus in his heavenly home.

Roby was born on July 27, 1966, the third of four children born to Ron and Chere Ring. He was welcomed home by two sisters, Rhona and Kim, who anxiously awaited the...

Oct 13, 2023

Heaven gained an Angel when Susan Elaine Van Steeland passed away on Oct. 13, 2023, at the Advanced Care Hospital of Montana. Susan was 73 years old.

Susan was born in Conrad on June 16, 1950, to Emil “Billy” and Esther (Faire) Moritz. She joined older brothers Harry and Robert “Bob.” A younger sister, Judy, was born...

Oct 13, 2023

Kenny Schlenker was a Man’s Man who lived large. He had more friends than any one person would be fortunate enough to have in more than a lifetime. He loved these friends and even more he loved his family.

Kenneth Alvin Schlenker was born in Miles City, Montana, on May 17, 1952. He left his earthly home...

Oct 11, 2023

Renee Lynn (Schramm) Stone, age 67, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 11, 2023. Renee was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandma.

Born and raised in North Dakota, Renee was the oldest child of Lester and Virginia Schramm. A caregiver by nature, Renee graduated from nursing school in 1978, and...

Oct 10, 2023

Steven Raymond Day Jr. passed away on Oct. 10, 2023, at his home in Billings, at the age of 43, from diabetic complications.

He was born on March 3, 1980, to Steven and Berdine (Parker) Day in Billings. He also lived in Minnesota, Washington and California.

He is survived by his mother, Berdine Isaacs and...

Oct 9, 2023

One afternoon, way back in early 1997, while Beth was pregnant with our son Eli, we went out for a drive around Missoula with Reyn and Joran. We knew that Reyn and Joran were going to have a baby brother in the months to come. Beth and I were at a loss for a name that we both liked....