Obituaries

Nov 14, 2021

Susan Joyce (Vetter) Truscott

Susan Joyce (Vetter) Truscott, 63, passed away suddenly in her home on Nov. 14, 2021, from Covid complications. We thank God that her son, James, and her close friend, Andrea, were with her in her final moments on this earth.

Susan was born in Billings on May 6, 1958,...

Nov 14, 2021

Eugene C. McFerran

Our beloved father Gene passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the age of 91, from a leg infection. Gene was born September 30, 1930, in Spokane, WA, to Milton and Elsie McFerran. He spent his childhood in Spokane and Wallace, ID, and summers in Hammond, MT, helping on his grandfather’s ranch....

Nov 14, 2021

Darlene L. Nauman

The lights have gone out for those who knew and loved Darlene. Darlene Louise Nauman passed away on Nov. 14, 2021, at Billings Clinic, due to an injury sustained after a tragic fall in her home. Darlene was born on April 6, 1941, in Plentywood, to parents Lawrence and Fern Bakken. She...

Nov 13, 2021

Richard “Rich” Leo Thein II

Nov. 28, 1968 — Nov. 13, 2021

Richard “Rich” Leo Thein II had unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in his home, at the age of 52.

Rich’s services are at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 2, at the VFW in Worden, and his Celebration...

Nov 12, 2021

Sally June Dye

Sally June Dye, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, after a short battle with pneumonia.

Sally was born on April 8, 1939, in Billings, and proved to be a ray of sunshine to her parents, Walter and Beulah Dye. Given her beliefs and convictions, faithful would...

Nov 11, 2021

Gary S. Geraud

Gary S. Geraud, 73, of Billings, passed away on Nov. 11, 2021.

He was born on Oct. 9, 1948, in Laramie, Wyoming, the son of Joe and Bette Geraud and brother of John and Jim Geraud. He graduated from the University of Wyoming Prep School and earned a bachelor’s degree...

Nov 10, 2021

Jeannie V. Scott

On Nov. 10, 2021, we lost our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. When she entered the world, she cried and the world rejoiced. When she left this world, we cried and the heavens rejoiced.

Jeannie V. Scott was born in Billings to Martin and Nellie McPhee on...

Nov 9, 2021

Michael A. Wilson

Michael A. Wilson passed away on Nov. 9, 2021, in Billings.

He was born Dec. 5, 1951, in Baltimore, Maryland. He spent his childhood and early adulthood in Maryland, attending Prince George Community College and later the University of Maryland-Baltimore. His early professional life was focused on working with his...

Nov 8, 2021

John Robert Padon, Jr., ‘Jack’

John Robert Padon, Jr., “Jack,” 71, of Billings, died after a courageous battle with cancer, on Nov. 8, 2021, at his home, with his family by his side.

He was born on Sept. 28, 1950, to Jack Padon, Sr. and Charlotte White Padon in Billings, the first of...

Nov 8, 2021

Lorrie Ann Niles

Nov. 19, 1958 to Nov. 8, 2021

Lorrie received her angel wings and went to be with the Lord on Nov. 8, 2021, after a fiercely fought battle with cancer.

Lorrie Ann Niles was born on Nov. 19, 1958, in Hardin, to Clifford and Eileene Korber. She joined...

Nov 7, 2021

James George Hartman,62, passed away   on Nov. 7, 2021 at St.. Vincent Healthcare. James was born January 18, 1959 in Westwego, Louisiana, where he was raised along with his eight sisters. James, at the age of 18, married his first love Connie Mason-Hartman, the mother of his sole child Brian K. Hartman. They divorced but remained friends over the...

Nov 4, 2021

Claire Donlin (Studer) Chouinard

Claire Donlin (Studer) Chouinard peacefully passed into heaven on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021, at the age of 91.

Claire was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Oct. 1, 1930. In Claire’s early years, she lived along the highways while her father was building roads in North Dakota, Wyoming and Montana....

Nov 4, 2021

Arlen Mae Offt, 95 of Billings passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Billings Clinic.

The daughter of George and Ellen Gerritz, Arlen was born May 10, 1926, in Minnesota. She married Henry “Hank” Offt, August 14, 1947, in Little Falls, MN. Hank preceded her in death, Jan 19, 1984.

Arlen’s teaching career spanned over...

Nov 3, 2021

Mrs. Linda Lee Eberhard

Mrs. Linda Lee Eberhard, age 71, of  Livingston, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Nov. 3, 2021, in Billings, where she had recently moved with her husband Carlton to be near her only son and his family.

Linda was born on Sept. 6, 1950 in...

Nov 2, 2021

Phyllis Jean Moore

Phyllis Jean Moore, better known as Jeannie, was born in Devils Lake, North Dakota, on Aug. 9, 1930, and died peacefully in Billings, on Nov. 2, 2021, with her family by her side.

Jeannie was the fifth child born to William and Anna Ryan of rural Devils Lake, and grew...

Nov 1, 2021

Joe Robinson

Joe Robinson passed away peacefully in the presence of family on All Saints Day, Nov. 1, 2021, in Billings.

Joseph Bernard Robinson was born in Helena on Feb. 10, 1960, to Jim and Geraldine (Sullivan) Robinson.

Joe grew up as the youngest of the seven Robinson kids in Helena,...

Nov 1, 2021

Stanley Lesley Sauer

Stanley Lesley Sauer, 75, of Billings, passed away at his home on Monday, Nov. 1, 2021. He was born on Oct. 28, 1946, in Lemmon, South Dakota, to Emmanuel Sauer and Loraine (Schumacher) Sauer.

Stan grew up in Keldron, South Dakota, and graduated from Lemmon High School. He also attended...

Nov 1, 2021

Caroline M. Diebert-Stockton ‘Carol’ Cooney

Carol Cooney passed away on Nov. 1, 2021, at St. Vincent Healthcare, Billings. She was born on Oct. 19, 1922, in Balfour, North Dakota, to Joseph and Magdelene (Keller) Diebert.

Carol worked at McKesson & Robbins Phone Co. and retired from Eastern Montana College. She was a member...

Oct 31, 2021

Bernice K. Wiley Mowat

June 10, 1929 — Oct. 31, 2021

Bernice “Bernie” Mowat was born on June 10, 1929, as the first child of Frank W. Wiley and Bernice K. Wiley (Barker) in Miles City. Her father Frank was an early aviator, so they moved around a lot as Bernie grew up....

Oct 31, 2021

Gerald ‘Jerry’ R. Swanson

Jerry Swanson has passed peacefully and with great dignity on Oct. 31, 2021. At 95 years old, he entered death as he lived life.

If you knew Dad, then you were his friend. It didn’t matter who they were, where they came from or their status, he greeted everyone...