Nancy Irene Sittner
Dec 27, 2025
Nancy Irene Sittner, beloved mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away quietly on December 27, 2025, at Intermountain Health in Billings, Montana. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends, held in care, faith, and deep love.
Nancy was born in Worland, Wyoming, and attended Worland High School from 1964–1966. After her family moved to Salmon Arm, British...
Lane Keith Maddock
Dec 24, 2025
Lane Keith Maddock passed away on December 24, 2025, just in time to spend Christmas with Jesus and beloved family members in the Kingdom of Heaven. Within hours, his immediate family arrived from Hawaii, Arizona, Wisconsin, Missoula, Butte, and Bozeman-just as Lane himself would have done. He was born on October 13, 1965, to Don and Susan Maddock in Butte,...
Rose Isabelle “Rosie Belle” Knisely
Dec 21, 2025
Rose Isabelle “Rosie Belle” Knisely, beloved daughter of John and Jordan Knisely, was called home by the Lord after three precious months, wrapped in the warmth and devotion of her family.
Though her time was brief, Rosie lived a life overflowing with love. She spent her days in the gentle orbit of those who adored her—especially her big sister, Pearl Reagan,...
Jack Henry Snyder
Dec 19, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jack, “Opa,” Henry Snyder, 82, of Billings, Montana on December 19, 2025. Jack passed away surrounded by several members of his loving family after a long and courageous battle with lung cancer.
Born on September 24, 1943 in Billings, Montana to Oscar and Henrietta Snyder, he remained a resident of...
James Robert Graff
Dec 16, 2025
James Robert Graff, a cherished husband, father and grandfather, savvy businessman and an avid outdoorsman who loved Montana, his UM Grizzlies and decent Scotch, passed away on Dec. 16, 2025. He was 92 years old.
By no means is this a full accounting of his many joys and accomplishments. It doesn’t mention, for instance, his goofy, wonderful sense of humor or...
Charles "Chuck" Alan Kessler
Dec 15, 2025
Charles Alan Kessler, 67, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 15, 2025, and was reunited with his loving wife, Patti.
The son of Roy and Sandra Kessler, Chuck was born on July 18, 1958, in Scobey, Montana. He was the oldest of four children, the only boy, and brought great pride to his parents.
Chuck met Patti at a young...
Karl Thomas Dooks
Dec 15, 2025
Karl Thomas Dooks was born on March 21, 1937 to Karl Francis and Pearl (Kohl) Dooks in Billings. He was their fourth child. He had three older sisters and three younger sisters. He attended Broadwater, McKinley Grade schools, Lincoln Junior High, and graduated Senior High in 1956. He dropped out of high school in 1954 and came back to school...
Wiley Ray Bland
Dec 14, 2025
He was a Tarheel who loved Montana while still loving the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
The unbridled call of the Wild and adventure beckoned him to the West. His individual exploits were in concert with his love for the out of doors, He was passionate about climbing Alaska's Denali, tackling Montana’s Granite Peak's north face in winter, big game hunting,...
Margaret "Peggy" Elayne Prestrud
Dec 12, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Elayne Prestrud, age 70, passed away on December 12th, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 25, 1955, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Gene and Marge Anderson. Throughout her childhood, the family moved across Wyoming for Gene’s work before eventually settling in Billings, Montana— the place that truly felt like home.
Peggy met the love of her...
Serena Mae Hunt
Dec 11, 2025
Serena Mae Rogers Hunt was born November 30, 1951 in the nursing home located in Basin, WY. I was born there not because my mother was of senior citizen age but because it also served as a hospital when necessary. My parents were Betty and Doc (Anthony) Rogers and I joined two sisters, Charlotte and Annette and one brother, Steve.,...
Vaughn Muering Rohrdanz
Dec 11, 2025
Vaughn M. Rohranz Sr. passed away in Billings, MT on December 11, 2025.
He was born in Bozeman, MT on October 7, 1937 to Loren E. and Hildegard J.Rohrdanz. He married Marla J. Pedersen on July 9, 1957. He is survived by his wife of 68 years; children Vaughn Jr. (Connie) and Lesley (Mark); four grandchildren Stephanie (Duncan), David (Megan), Vaughn...
John A Bottman
Dec 10, 2025
John A. Bottman, 80 years, of Billings, passed away on Dec. 10th 2025.
He was born on May 21, 1945, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Arthur and Thelma Bottman. He graduated from Billing West High, and went on to MSU. He was a member of Honor Society, Key Club, Kappa Sigma Fraternity, FANG and Le Buffon.
John graduated from MSU in 1967...
George Victor Morris
Dec 6, 2025
The end of the trail came for George Victor Morris, age 75, as he passed away unexpectedly from a heart attack at his home in Pryor to the other side camp.Born September 17, 1950, to David John Morris and Bertha Kipp Morris Palmer, he was raised in Pryor and Lockwood and attended Lockwood School.George met Sandy in White Sulphur Springs...
Kay F. Gonitzke
Dec 6, 2025
Kay Frances Fitzsimonds-Gonitzke, a beloved Mother, Grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully in her home in Billings, Montana, on December 6th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Kay was born and raised in Walhalla, ND. After graduating high school, she attended North Dakota State University to earn a degree in speech pathology. She enjoyed being a speech therapist but...
Sara Tiffany Alderson
Dec 4, 2025
Sara Tiffany Alderson passed away December 4, 2005 in Billings, Montana.
She was born August 15, 1952 to William C. and Ruth F. Alderson in Billings, Montana.
Sara graduated from Big Horn High School, Big Horn Wyoming in 1971. She attended Sheridan College and Eastern Wyoming College. She had various employers’ including Billings Veterinary and the City of Billings Parks & Recreation.
She...
Willson Joseph Hammond
Dec 3, 2025
Willson Joseph Hammond was born in Billings, Montana on September 29, 1939 and passed away in Hardin, Montana on December 3, 2025 at the age of 86. He was the third of four children born to Lester Willson Hammond and Margaret O’Flynn Hammond and grew up in the Cottonwood Creek area outside of Hardin with siblings Peggy, Bert, and Lester....
Michael "Mike" Theodore Gustafson
Dec 2, 2025
Michael Theodore “Mike” Gustafson, 83, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born October 27, 1942, in Seattle, Washington, Mike was the son of Reverend Carl Theodore “Ted” Gustafson and Jean Louise Gustafson. From an early age, he learned the values that would guide his life—faith, service, and a belief...
Mary Kay Kimmet
Dec 1, 2025
Mary Kay (Adams) Kimmet, 72, passed December 1st after a long courageous battle with cancer. She will always be remembered for her wonderful smile and laugh and how much she loved having fun with her family and friends.
Mary Kay was born Dec 31, 1952 (lots of fun New Years eve birthday parties!) to Jake and Patricia Adams in Billings. She...
Dennis Harriman
Dec 1, 2025
Dennis Virgil Harriman, 89, of Billings, MT passed away December1, 2025 from Frontal Temporal Lobe Dementia.
Dennis was born May 29, 1936, in Pocatello, ID the son of Virgil and Nora Ann Harriman. He graduated from Pocatello High School in 1954 where he lettered in track and swimming. He attended Idaho State College as an art major.
While in high school he...
Patrick Baker
Nov 26, 2025
Patrick H Baker was born in Lakeview Oregon on March 10, 1940, to Delbert Sheridan Baker and Francis Ann Berkshire. His siblings were Mike, Larry and Ann. He passed away on Nov 26th, 2025, in Billings Montana at his home.
Patrick married Marcia Kimball in Grant County, Oregon. That union included daughter Mary. After he and Marcia divorced, he married Elaine...
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