Obituaries

Marie Margaret (Bergsagel) DeWolf

Marie Margaret (Bergsagel) DeWolf

Mar 21, 2025

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Marie Margaret (Bergsagel) DeWolf, 77, born on May 6, 1947, 10:15am, at Fort Sheridan Army Base in Lake County, Illinois. She entered the everlasting arms of her Savior Jesus, on Friday 21st of March, at 11:49 am after complications arising from diabetes.

Marie’s baby book records her arrival at 8lbs, 7 oz, as the eldest daughter of Col....

Gregory A. Schell

Gregory A. Schell

Mar 21, 2025

Gregory Allen 'Greg' Schell, 78, passed away on March 21, 2025, in Billings, MT. Greg was born on December 8, 1946, in Devils Lake, ND to Joe and Virginia Schell.

He built a lifelong career as an auto glass installer and specialized in auto body repair and painting. His dedication to his craft was evident in the precision and care he...

Nicholas "Nick" James Rub

Nicholas "Nick" James Rub

Mar 21, 2025

Nicholas J. Rub, age 42, of Billings, Montana was born on December 22, 1982, in Middletown, Ohio, the son of James T. Rub and Linda (Gross) Rub. Nick attended and graduated from Lemon Monroe High School in Ohio in 2001, received the Jessie Mayhab Scholarship, and had perfect attendance all four years.

Nick was a devoted, dedicated, and smart individual. All...

Dennis Weidinger

Dennis Weidinger

Mar 20, 2025

Dennis Weidinger passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, surrounded by the love of family and friends. In the hours following his passing, so many came forward offering their sympathies and condolences. One recurring theme stood out among the messages of support, and that was that he had such a big heart. And he did, both literally and figuratively. He...

Janice J. Tormaschy

Janice J. Tormaschy

Mar 20, 2025

Janice J. Tormaschy, age 75, of Billings, MT, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 20, 2025. Born on March 14th, 1950, in Edgeley, ND, Janice was a beloved and cherished family member.

Janice was a graduate of Hardin High School and had a varied career, working as a beautician, in food service at West High, and as a pharmacy technician, among...

Deborah Ann Bensinger

Deborah Ann Bensinger

Mar 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that family announces the sudden passing of Deborah Ann Bensinger, 64, in Townsend, Montana. Deb passed peacefully on March 17, 2025.

Deb was a gift to everyone she knew- a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, and “adopted mom” to many of her children’s friends. With her ever-present smile, she lit up the world around her....

Shawn Bard Wickhorst

Shawn Bard Wickhorst

Mar 17, 2025

Shawn Wickhorst  2/21/1964 - 3/17/2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend and cowboy, went to walk with Jesus after a long battle with brain cancer. Shawn was born on February 21, 1964 to parents Ellen and David Wickhorst. As a child he spent his time between the family ranch, in Teigen, MT and at his home in Billings. Shawn’s love for horses...

Rolann K Armstrong

Rolann K Armstrong

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...

April Dawn Gifford

April Dawn Gifford

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....

Charlotta "Lottie" Lois Eaton

Charlotta "Lottie" Lois Eaton

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...

Gregory Richard Burton

Gregory Richard Burton

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,...

Virginia M. McGrail

Virginia M. McGrail

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...

Barbara Ann Carpenter

Barbara Ann Carpenter

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...

Gregory Lyle Wood

Gregory Lyle Wood

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...

Jennifer Hamlet

Jennifer Hamlet

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...

Dennis Lee Frost

Dennis Lee Frost

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,...

Andrew Lee Thomas

Andrew Lee Thomas

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...

Patrick Clarke

Patrick Clarke

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...

James (Jim) Sexton Willits

James (Jim) Sexton Willits

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...

Mark Alan McLaughlin

Mark Alan McLaughlin

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,...