John Calvin Rye
Jun 19, 2025
John "JR" Calvin Rye, a beloved husband, father, brother, Papa, uncle and friend left this earth into his eternal life on June 19th, 2025 at the age of 71.
JR was born April 9th, 1954 in Billings, MT to Roy and Frances (Miklich) Rye. JR was the youngest born, an identical twin to his brother and lifelong friend Jim, while the...
Galen Douglas "Doug" Richey
Jun 18, 2025
In Loving Memory of Galen Douglas “Doug” Richey.
Our loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025 with family by his side. He was 83 years old.
Doug, or “Pops” to many, was born on July 16, 1941 in Winchester, Virginia to Alve and Amelia Richey. He was raised on a tobacco farm in Valley Lee,...
Margaret "Marge" Julia Kenney
Jun 18, 2025
Margaret Julia Kenney, aged 98, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on June 18, 2025 at Billings Clinic.
Margie was born on June 2, 1927 in Dickinson N.D. to Margaret and Matthew Hagel. She was the 2nd youngest of 8 children, growing up in Fromberg and Billings. During WW-2, when her father was hurt, Margie dropped out of...
Carol Ann Briggs
Jun 17, 2025
Carol Ann Briggs was born in Ohio to Albert and Laurena Arps.
She worked for Capital Airlines where she met Don Briggs who she married on April 2, 1967 and not on April 1st, for obvious reason. They honeymooned in Switzerland, beginning a lifetime of travel together.
She was known for her sewing talent, her chocolate chip cookies, and for sending birthday...
Isabella Rose Chaney
Jun 16, 2025
Isabella Rose Chaney, our beloved daughter and 10th precious child, passed into eternity while still in the womb on June 13th, 2025. She was approximately 38 weeks old. She was born 3 days later and will be buried on Wednesday, June 25th, 2025. Although we chose her name early in pregnancy, Isabella means “devoted to God”, and so she is.
She...
Brock Connis Holzer
Jun 15, 2025
Brock Connis Holzer, age 41, passed away suddenly on the morning of June 15, 2025. He was born nearly three weeks late on one of the hottest days of the year — August 4, 1983 — in Billings, Montana, to his loving parents, Jack and Candy Holzer.
Brock was a gentle, imaginative child who approached the world with curiosity and care....
Rebecca Armstrong
Jun 13, 2025
Rebecca Marie Holbrook Armstrong was welcomed into this world on June 3, 1974. She was born in Billings, Montana to Danny and Susan Holbrook. A Gemini, both strong and delicate. Though she was born in Billings, there were many places that influenced the amazing young woman she was. Becky became a sister at five to Dinae Holbrook Settoon. Growing up...
Marjorie Y. Farmer
Jun 12, 2025
Obituary for Marjorie Yvonne (Haugrud) Farmer, born November 11, 1931
Marjorie Yvonne Farmer, known to loved ones as Marj, passed away peacefully at age 93 holding her children’s hands, on June 12, 2025, in Billings, Montana. She lived a life of kindness, faith, and connection, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to shine through the family and friends who loved...
Lenore Fay (Maxwell) Kipp
Jun 10, 2025
Lenore passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Tuesday June 10, 2025 at the age of 94. She was born May 22, 1931in Billings Deaconess Hospital to Harry P. and Alice L. (Shoop) Maxwell.
She was the oldest of 7 siblings and felt she needed to take care of all the rest of us. She graduated from Billings Senior...
Cynthia Lou Asay
Jun 7, 2025
Cynthia L. Asay passed away on June 7th, 2025, at St. Vincents Hospital peacefully with family by her side. On November 7th, 1966, Cyndi came into this world at IHC/ St.Vincents in Billings MT with a sparkle that her mom Char (Walker) Asay and dad Darrell Asay (Deceased) noticed it was special right away. She was the perfect addition for...
Gerald "Jerry" Earle Knight
Jun 5, 2025
GERALD EARLE KNIGHT
1950-2025
Jerry left a huge hole in many lives, when on Thursday June 5th he gained his wings and is flying high with the angels.
Jerry was the second child of Earle and Hazel (Sammons ) Knight born in Billings September 3, 1950. He lived an active childhood split between the farm/ranch south of Billings and Flathead Lake adventures with...
Mary Ann Kunkel
Jun 3, 2025
Mary Ann Kunkel passed away peacefully at her home on June 3, 2025. She is now with her Lord and Savior.
Mary Ann was born on September 30, 1940, in Lewistown, Montana, to George and Helen Trimble. She was a woman of deep faith and kindness, whose life was marked by love and devotion to her family and friends.
She now joins...
Lena M. Zagorda-O'Dea
Jun 1, 2025
Lena M. Zagorda O'Dea
On June 1, 2025, Lena went home to her Lord in Heaven. Lena was born on January 19, 1926, in Billings, Montana, to James and Mary Zagorda. She was the fourth child in her family of six siblings, that included two brothers and three sisters. Lena graduated from Billings Senior High in 1943. After graduation, she attended...
Willis Gerald Rexford
May 27, 2025
Our father and friend, Willis Rexford, 91, passed away peacefully after a very brief illness on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.
Willis was born in a farmhouse near Hysham on August 25th, 1933, to Ralph and Loretta Rexford, spending his childhood on their family farm in Pease Bottom, attending the Rancher School in Myers and then completing his education at the Hysham...
James Patrick "Pat" Newbury
May 24, 2025
James Patrick "Pat" Newbury passed away peacefully on the morning of May 24, 2025 at St. Johns Fischer Cottage in Billings Montana.
Memorial Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, June 13, at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 2055 Woody Dr. Reception to follow.
In Lieu of flowers , the family asks that you consider making a donation to the Ronald...
Keith Welch Paris
May 24, 2025
Keith Welch Paris was born in Salt Lake City on October 3, 1966, to parents Charles W. Paris and Sharon Peterson Paris. He passed away on May 24, 2025, in the Big Horn Mountains. He was a beloved son, brother and uncle and many tears have been shed at his passing.
Keith was a talented chef and worked at restaurants from...
Rosalie Hickel
May 23, 2025
Rosalie Ann Hickel was born March 19, 1932 to Goldie Willis and John Stovall in Lucasville, Ohio. She passed to Heaven on May 23, 2025 in Billings, Montana. Rosalie was well known for her competitive spirit and always wanting to go places and be active. She excelled in bowling, playing Bridge, Scrabble, and Bingo.
Rosalie met and married Raymond Hickel in...
Lou Ann Stewart
May 22, 2025
Lou Ann Stewart (Stith), age 88, died May 22 at Billings Clinic Hospital. She was born to Velma and Donnie Stith in Versailles, Missouri in 1936. She attended Central Missouri State obtaining a teaching degree and subsequently taught in Jefferson City, Missouri, Joplin, Missouri, Salt Lake City, and Billings. In Billings she was a much loved kindergarten teacher who set...
David Samuel Rutledge
May 21, 2025
David Samuel Rutledge, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on May 21, 2025 at the age of 81, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born on June 29, 1943, in Clayton, New Mexico, to Carson Wayne and Eula Joyce Rutledge, his family relocated to southeastern Montana in 1949, settling near Ekalaka. Dave’s youth was filled with rugged adventure and strong...
Keith Troy Breckenridge
May 16, 2025
Keith Troy Breckenridge (AKA – “The Gentle Giant”) was born on 03/23/1974 and grew up in Hardin Montana. Keith tragically left this world on May 16th and will be sorely missed by all of his family and his many friends.
Keith was delivered to Pat and Sandi by a stork (Keith Stevens) and was a bouncing, happy, smiley baby boy who,...
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