Obituaries

Richard "Dick" A. Jalbert

Richard "Dick" A. Jalbert

May 16, 2025

Richard Arthur Jalbert, 95, passed away on May 16, 2025, in Billings, Montana. Born on November 10, 1929, Richard lived a life marked by dedication to his family and service to his country.

Richard married Margaret "Peggy" Jalbert on March 6, 1954, and together they raised a loving family of two sons and five daughters. After the loss of his beloved...

Gene House

Gene House

May 15, 2025

Gene House died Wednesday evening May 15, 2025, at 11:45 Powers Cottage on the campus of St. John's United. He and his wife Elaine resided at Mission Ridge for 10 years, moving to The Vista last year. Gene moved to Powers Cottage a little over a month ago. He was headed there last summer, but had to return.

Gene's parents moved...

JoAnn Stein

JoAnn Stein

May 14, 2025

Anita JoAnn Stein

June 28, 1937 – May 14, 2025

Anita JoAnn Stein, born in Kidder County, ND, on June 28, 1937, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 87 on May 14, 2025.

JoAnn was raised on the family farm in Tuttle, North Dakota, alongside her sister Lila and parents Mabel and Calvin Knutson. She attended...

Letty Tyler Catlin

Letty Tyler Catlin

May 13, 2025

Letty Tyler Catlin was born in Billings, Montana on February 1st, 2024, to her devoted parents, James and Lindsey Catlin. She was the happiest baby and rarely ever cried. She had the most infectious personality and smile. Letty had the best scrunchy face that she shared with those she loved.

In late August of 2024, at six months old, Letty was...

Lucy Airey Stroschine

Lucy Airey Stroschine

May 11, 2025

Lucy Airey Saussy Feeney Stroschine, fondly known to many as Airey, Lolita, or Swoose, left this world on May 11, 2025, at the age of 87, surrounded by loving family members at her home in Billings, Montana. Born on December 23, 1937, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to parents Charles Walker Saussy and Virginia Parker Saussy, Airey’s life was a tapestry...

Robert John Mitzel

Robert John Mitzel

May 11, 2025

Robert “Bob” Mitzel passed away peacefully at home on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Bob was born on January 12, 1944, to John and Elizabeth Mitzel in Billings.

Bob graduated from Huntley Project High School in Worden. During Bob’s early years, he worked on the family farm with his father. After 20 + years of being a dairy...

Tina Marie Billman

Tina Marie Billman

May 5, 2025

On Sunday evening, May 4,2025, Tina Billman, 56, passed away peacefully at her home in Hardin. MT of a suspected heart attack. She had spent the day with her father (Ken), niece (Eve) and twin sister (Tana) working on a landscaping project at Tana’s house. However, the day of Tina’s death was not all work and no play. She convinced...

Lawrence "Larry" William Vigesaa

Lawrence "Larry" William Vigesaa

May 1, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) Vigesaa, age 88, of Billings, Montana, passed peacefully into the arms of his Savior on May 1, 2025.

Larry was born in Cooperstown, ND on January 8, 1937 to Lawrence and Connie Vigesaa. He grew up surrounded by the love and hard work of a large family. The values of faith, kindness, and love took root early in his...

Sandra Kay Nelson

Sandra Kay Nelson

May 1, 2025

Sandra Kay (Pearson) Nelson of Billings, MT, formerly of Richland, MT, passed away on Thursday May 1, 2025, at Skyline Heights Care Facility.

Sandra was born on Sept. 11, 1945, to Arnold and Evelyn (Strom) Pearson of Larslan, MT. She attended grade school for eight years at the Sunnyside School and high school in Glasgow and Opheim graduating with the class...

Donna Kay Geurin

Donna Kay Geurin

May 1, 2025

Donna Kay Geurin, wife of David Milton Geurin for 62 years, and mother of Dr. Michael David Geurin, left this life at sunrise on May 1, 2025, with David and their dog, Sugar, at her side, at their home in Billings, Montana.

Donna was born to Margaret Edeen (Springs) Sharp and Donald Francis Sharp in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on August 15, 1941....

Karen Louise Eide

Karen Louise Eide

Apr 29, 2025

On April 29, 2025, Karen peacefully passed away at the age of 87 surrounded by family. Karen was born on August 16, 1937 in Billings, Montana to Louise and Byron Whitcomb of Red Lodge. She was the second of four children and grew up alongside her sister Jaye and brothers David and Donald. She graduated from Red Lodge High School...

Ronald Ring

Ronald Ring

Apr 29, 2025

 Ronald “Ron” Ring, June 1, 1941 – April 29, 2025

As the sun began to set on the evening of April 29, 2025, “Ron left this world, steadfast in his belief that this was not the end for him, but the beginning. He often said that we aren’t humans who have spiritual experiences but are spiritual beings who have human experiences....

Gloria Mae Fuhrman-Schlieve

Gloria Mae Fuhrman-Schlieve

Apr 25, 2025

Gloria Mae Fuhrman - Schlieve was born on March 10, 1927, to Agnes and John Fuchs in Richland, Mont. She was one of 11 children. She passed on Friday, April 25, 2025.

A small family memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., on Friday, July 24, at the Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park in Billings, Mont.

Glo, as her family and friends...

Carl Jaeger

Carl Jaeger

Apr 24, 2025

Carl Jaeger, age 96, of Billings, MT passed away at home on April 24, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Beloved husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, and dear friend, his strong and steadfast presence will be missed by us all.

Carl was born in Kildeer, ND to Anton Jaeger and Mary (Schmidt) Jaeger, the youngest of seven children. He was...

Sheila Currie

Sheila Currie

Apr 23, 2025

Sheila Fox Currie, 73, of Billings, Montana, passed away on April 23, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Sheila was born on April 16, 1952, and spent most of her life in the community she cherished—Billings. 

As a dedicated and hardworking woman, she contributed to her community through various roles, including her work with the Billings School District, Deaconess Hospital Lab,...

Muriel Audrey Lenhardt

Muriel Audrey Lenhardt

Apr 22, 2025

Muriel Moore Lenhardt June 30, 1929 - April 22, 2025

Muriel Audrey Moore was born in Red Lodge, Montana to William H. and Edna McIntosh McEwen Moore. She joined brothers Bill and Ken. The ensuing 95 years of life were filled with adventure, learning new things, friendships, and family.

Ken was one year older and together they had lots of fun and...

Robert Willard Donaldson

Robert Willard Donaldson

Apr 19, 2025

Robert Willard Donaldson III, a beloved son, brother, father, and esteemed member of his community, passed away on April 19, 2025, in Billings, Montana, at the age of 76. Born on September 15, 1948, in Havre, Montana, Robert lived a life full of purpose, service, and commitment to both his country and his family.

As a proud Vietnam military veteran, Robert...

Jane Bangert

Jane Bangert

Apr 17, 2025

Jane (Huntington) Bangert, 83 of Billings passed away peacefully from natural causes on April 17th, 2025 with her daughter by her side. Jane was born on March 24th, 1942 at St. Vincent hospital in Billings, Montana.

Jane (Little Janie) was the youngest of 4 children born to Marshall and Margaret Huntington. She grew up in Laurel and attended Laurel High School...

Ralph Thomas Bowman

Ralph Thomas Bowman

Apr 16, 2025

Ralph T Bowman

1925 - 2025

Ralph Bowman, 99, of Billings, passed away Wednesday, April 16, 2025. Ralph was born July 6, 1925, in Lawrenceville, Illinois, the son of Luther C. Bowman and Hattie (Finley) Bowman. He spent his early years in Illinois. Upon graduating from Lawrenceville Township High School, he attended Indiana State University on a basketball scholarship and became a...

W.F. “Van” Vancleeve

W.F. “Van” Vancleeve

Apr 16, 2025

W.F. “Van” Vancleeve passed away peacefully in Billings, Montana, nearly three months to the day after the love of his life, Dee. Born in Afton, Texas, to William Fletcher and Myrtle Vancleeve, Van was a kind and gentle soul who lived a quiet life of purpose, dedication, and service—to his family, his country, and his community. Though he spent most...