Obituaries

Jun 29, 2023

Linda Grace Erlenbush, 76, of Billings, was born in Big Timber on March 2, 1947, to Sherman and Ann Hofferber (Eaton). Linda passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Linda’s birth name was Sharan Grace Eaton, but many knew her as “Toddy.” Linda moved to Billings when she was young and met Gene Erlenbush through her brother...

Jun 27, 2023

On June 27, 2023, we lost Anne K. Dietrich, Mom, Grannie Annie, at the age of 94.

Anne was born a year before the Great Depression on Oct. 14, 1928. She outlived nearly every member of her generation.

She was born in her grandparents’ home in Fairview, Montana. She was a child of an agricultural...

Jun 27, 2023

R.A. “Ribs” Mikelson, beloved husband and uncle, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 27, 2023 after a short illness.  He was faithful, dependable, and calm-mannered.  You would often see him smile and hear a little chuckle.  He had a love for the mountains in Montana and Wyoming, and he will be remembered for his...

Jun 26, 2023

In Loving Memory

John Irving Elsey

(December 25, 1940 — June 26, 2023)

John Irving Elsey, a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather and esteemed engineer, peacefully passed away on June 26, 2023. Born on Dec. 25, 1940, in Charleston, South Carolina, John was the beloved son of John Leroy and Aurelia Regan...

Jun 26, 2023

Lana Lee Larsen (Regnier), daughter of Donald and Elizabeth (Kister) Regnier, was born in Billings, Montana, on June 11, 1944. She went to join her family on June 26, 2023, at the age of 79.

Lana married Duane Larsen on Feb. 1, 1964. After attempting to honeymoon in Minnesota, a snowstorm interrupted the trip and they stayed...

Jun 25, 2023

Sara Gross grew up east of Billings and graduated from Huntley Project High School. Her bright and inquisitive mind, paired with her curiosity about dinosaurs led her to pursue a geology degree, which she completed at Rocky Mountain College. An artistic person, Sara painted in vivid colors and created beautiful, lasting memories with her talent as a classical pianist....

Jun 24, 2023

Journey Joseph Morales was born on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 11:08 a.m. at Billings Clinic in Billings, Montana. He weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces and was 18 inches long. Journey suffered complications at birth and was transferred to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, where he passed away peacefully in his mother’s arms on Saturday, June...

Jun 24, 2023

It is with sadness but gratitude for a well-lived life that the family of Norma Kathleen (Mjolsness) Thiesen announces her passing on June 24, 2023.

Norma Mjolsness was born the fifth of nine children on July 16, 1925, in Perley, Minnesota, to parents Nels and Alma (Borgan) Mjolsness. She was baptised at the Lanstad Lutheran Church which...

Jun 19, 2023

Jonathan Alan Bough, age 37, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at home in Billings, Montana, surrounded by family. He was a loving son and brother, a fun uncle and protector, a hard worker and doggy daddy to Stella. He fought hard amid cascading health issues until his last breath.

Jon was born on June 12,...

Jun 15, 2023

Jean Campbell passed away peacefully at Highgate Senior Living on June 15, 2023, one day after her 93rd birthday. She died as she lived: in the presence of love and comfort of family and friends.

Jean was born in Forsyth on June 14, 1930, to A.A. “Pete” and Henrietta Peters. She was grateful for a wonderful childhood,...

Jun 15, 2023

Melvin Arnold Melius was born on July 30, 1937, in Billings, Montana, to Joe and Arlie Melius. He grew up with his sister Voni (Fletcher) in Billings, and attended Garfield Elementary, Lincoln Junior High, Billings Senior High and EMC.

Mel played baseball with Billings American Legion Post #4, where he developed friendships and a love of baseball that lasted a lifetime....

Jun 13, 2023

Mary Ellen Dyer (nee Craig) was 73 years of age at her passing. She was born April 5, 1950, in Billings, and passed peacefully at Avantara Billings on June 13, 2023, with her friend Sandy Oliszczak at her side.

Mary was a loving mother and caregiver first and foremost. She babysat and cared for many nieces, nephews...

Jun 9, 2023

Sheri Lynn (Johnson) Nealy, 66, of Billings, went to her heavenly home on Friday, June 9, 2023, with family by her side after a brave battle with cancer. Sheri was born to the late Bobby “Bob” and Muriel “Babe” Johnson, Aug. 2, 1956, in Denver, Colorado. Sheri grew up in Wyoming and was known for her love of rodeo...

Jun 6, 2023

Paul Lindley

Paul went to be with our Heavenly Father on June 6, 2023. He had battled chronic heart disease dating back to his first heart attack in 2001. His earthly body could no longer support him, yet his beautiful soul was welcomed into the loving arms of his Savior Jesus with the words, “Well done, good...

Jun 6, 2023

SFC (Retired) Gerald E. Stanhope passed away from cancer on June 6, 2023.

The son of Donald A. and Margaret E., he was born in Baker on May 12, 1946. He was the fourth of six children. He attended school in Lockwood and graduated from Billings Senior High in 1965. In the summers between his junior and...

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara (Williams) Hutchinson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023, with family by her side.

Barb was born on March 15, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ann and Cranston Williams. She graduated from Columbus West High School and attended Ohio State University. She loved the Ohio State Buckeyes.

She met Rickard while...

Jun 1, 2023

Helen Caricaburu Dyba reluctantly passed away at her home in Billings on June 1, 2023, at the age of 85.

Helen was born in Glasgow to Basque immigrants Peter and Mary Jane Caricaburu, on Nov. 6, 1937. Two weeks after she was born, her father died, leaving her mother to raise her and six brothers and sisters...

Jun 1, 2023

Marlene Sprankel, 88, died unexpectedly on June 1, 2023, in Billings, after a brief illness. Born on April 28, 1935, in Red Lodge, to parents Jacob and Ingeborg Handeland, Marlene grew up in the Carbon County area, excelled in the classroom and on the basketball court, graduated from Roberts High School in 1952, earned a degree from Billings Business...

May 30, 2023

Thomas D. Love Jr. was born in Billings, Montana, on Oct. 29, 1938, and went home to be with family on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 84 years of age.

Tommy was very proud of his heritage and roots to early Montana history. He was a fifth generation Montana and the great-great-great-grandson of Dr. Don L.Byam, who...

May 28, 2023

Jeffrey Lloyd Stone, known to all as Jeff, was a dedicated family man. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 28, 2023, at the age of 65.

As an accomplished professional in construction management and design, Jeff was widely respected by those who knew him both personally and professionally. He was an...