Obituaries

Mar 16, 2025

Rolann K Armstrong (Soft) passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025 in BIllings Montana after a brief hospital stay. She was surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 14, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, to Roland and Ann Soft. Rolann lived with her parents and siblings (Renee, Rhonda, and Rod) in Genoa, Ohio and they moved to Catawba in...

Mar 15, 2025

April Dawn Gifford, known for her cheerful smile and vibrant personality, passed away peacefully at home on March 15th. She was 52. She had a lengthy battle and beat the odds with the beast of pancreatic cancer. Born in the heart of Texas to Terry and Kathy Wilkins, she grew up following her dad around the world with the Army....

Mar 15, 2025

Dr. Charlotta Eaton passed away at her home in Billings on March 15, 2025. Dr. Eaton served in the medical community of Billings for more than 25 years. During that time, she expanded medical care in Nephrology and Palliative Care. As a strong woman of science, she served as a mentor to female members of both the Billings Community and...

Mar 14, 2025

Gregory “Greg” Richard Burton

Greg Burton, 73, passed away on March 14, 2025, with his wife and son by his side. Greg fought a long and hard battle with cancer and now he can rest with his Lord and Savior.

Greg was born September 11, 1951, to Ella Mae French and E.R. Simon and to this union 3 children were born: Douglas,...

Mar 13, 2025

March 12, 1939 — March 13, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Virginia M. McGrail, who left this world on March 13, 2025, in her beloved hometown of Billings, Montana. Born on March 12, 1939, Virginia lived a remarkable life filled with love, family, and cherished memories.

Virginia was the daughter of Matthew Villard and Lena...

Mar 12, 2025

Barbara Ann Carpenter, age 61, of Baker, MT passed away on Wednesday March 12, 2025 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, MT surrounded by her family.

Barbara, was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her journey on this earth was one marked by love, compassion and her faith in God. Her passing...

Mar 11, 2025

Our hearts are broken, the smiles and laughter have gone out of our lives. Gregory Lyle Wood, 83, died peacefully at Billings Clinic on Tuesday March 11th after a short battle with throat cancer.Greg was born in Ellston, Iowa November 22, 1941 to Donald Wood and Pauline Gray Wood. He grew up on the family farm with his six siblings.After...

Mar 8, 2025

In Loving Memory of Jennifer Hamlet

Jennifer Hamlet, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 6, 1955, in Oelwein, Iowa, to Russell and Eileen Castor. Jennifer was the youngest of nine children, spending her childhood in Iowa and Minnesota.

She graduated from Audubon High School in...

Feb 28, 2025

Dennis Lee Frost, born on October 2, 1954, in Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on February 28, 2025, in Billings, Montana. He was a dedicated budget analyst who had a keen mind for numbers and financial planning.

Dennis served his country in the U.S. Army from 1972 to 1979. His time in the military was a significant part of his life,...

Feb 25, 2025

Andy was born in Butte, MT July 1, 1951 to Raymond Keith Thomas and Laura Gertrude Glennon and moved to Billings in 1965.

In high school, Andy played basketball, football, track, and legion baseball. Andy’s senior year was one for the record books. He was honorable mention all American in football. All-state, all-conference, all-city, and state champion with the Billings Central...

Feb 19, 2025

Patrick H Clarke Obituary

Patrick Herbert Clarke, 95 (October 4, 1929 - February 19, 2025) passed peacefully after a long period of convalescence at Morningstar Senior Living in Billings, MT. Pat was born in Rushville, Nebraska, the only son of three children born to Josephine (Cushing) and Herbert Clarke of Clinton, NE.

In Pat ‘s early life, he helped run the family...

Feb 15, 2025

James (Jim) Sexton Willits was born in Richmond, CA on January 24, 1950. When he was 6 years old his family moved to southern California where he spent most of his life. He had a number of careers, including fabricating parts utilized in the aerospace industry. In 2005 he moved to Billings, MT. He spent many years in tech support...

Feb 15, 2025

Mark Alan McLaughlin

4/24/1974-2/15/2025

 

With his family at his side, Mark Alan McLaughlin passed away on February 15, 2025, after a more than 20- year battle with multiple sclerosis.

 

Mark was born in Midland, Texas on April 24, 1974, to Raelene (O’Keefe) McLaughlin and Rick McLaughlin. One year later, along with his new sister Rainie, he moved with his family to Cody, Wyoming,...

Feb 12, 2025

Lana Dean Ackerly Richards passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025. She was the beloved wife of Gary Richards for nearly 41 years, and the mother of Tana (Ackerly) Gildea (Tom), Raquel (Ackerly) Characklis (Greg), Brooke (Richards) Haag (Richard), and Jennifer (Ackerly) Woods (Scott). She was previously married to Roscoe H. Ackerly III prior to his death in 1977.

 

She was...

Feb 11, 2025

On February 11th, 2025 James Arthur Stratton our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather passed away after 88 magnificent years. 

Jim was born in Harrison, MT on October 11, 1936 to Rollis and Clarice Stratton. He grew up with his siblings, a brother Robert and three sisters, Jean, Joann, and Rollene. At a young age the family moved to Bozeman,...

Feb 10, 2025

Abbie Quanbeck was born August 9,1942 in Osborn, Montana. She was one of Thirteen children born to Gonsalo and Carmen (Victora) Moralez. She attended school at Huntley Project then later moved to Billings, MT. where she met and married Robert Quanbeck. From this union they had two daughters, Paulette Yurian and Bobbie Quanbeck.

She worked at the Keg Bar and at...

Feb 8, 2025

Wallace "Wally" Miles passed away surrounded by loved ones on February 8, 2025, in Billings, Montana, from complication due to a stroke.  He was born on June 12, 1954, in Missoula, Montana, and lived a life marked by hard work, curiosity, and a passion for history.

Wally built a career as an industrial painter, a profession that...

Feb 5, 2025

Robert Voller

April 13, 1933 to February 5, 2025

Robert (Bob) Norman Voller, 91, of Billings, MT, passed away at home on February 5, 2025.  Bob was born on the family farm outside of Bowdle, SD, on April 13, 1933, to Esther (Linden) Voller and Jacob Voller.  One of four sons, Bob was raised acquiring...

Feb 4, 2025

Michael Anthony Schmitz was born June 13, 1960 to parents Anthony and Patricia Schmitz in Joliet, IL. One of his early loves was that of cars, where he came to be familiar with mechanics and solving problems during this time. He quickly achieved an ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician that he used throughout his career. Mike carried these skills throughout...

Feb 4, 2025

Doris Louise (Schoening) Krebill died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 4, 2025 at age 99 after a brief illness. Doris was born October 12, 1925, to William and Louise Schoening in LaSalle, Illinois. She grew up in a loving, close-knit family which included her brothers, Karl, Bill, and Kurt. She attended schools in LaSalle and she was...