Obituaries

Jan 9, 2025

Herman Rookhuizen was born in Billings on August 24, 1959 to William (Bill) and Jane Rookhuizen. He was the fifth of 7 siblings (Steve, Rachel, Billy, Esther, Emma and Johnny). He grew up on Boulder Ave in Billings. He attended Boulder elementary school, Will James Middle School, and Billings West High.

He held several jobs after graduating...

Jan 8, 2025

Gary was born on August 17th, 1939, in Sidney to Francis and Margie Basso, and grew up in a home that was formerly a stagecoach stop in Tokna. He graduated from Savage High School in 1958, attained a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Montana Billings, and later earned his Master’s Degree from the University of Northern Colorado. After...

Jan 5, 2025

Gerald (Gerry) Ross Morgan, 89, passed away peacefully in Billings, Montana on January 5th with three generations of his loving family by his side.

Gerry was born November 7, 1935, at the family’s farm in Bartlett, Kansas to Lloyd and Revilla Morgan, where he joined his older sister, Ramona. Gerry loved to tell jokes and used to...

Dec 28, 2024

With heavy hearts, the family of Marjorie Lee (Day) Brothwell, age 95 of Billings, Montana, wishes to announce her peaceful departure to be with her Lord and Savior the evening of December 28th, 2024.

Marjorie was born on December 9, 1929 to Clair and Bertha Day. She was the middle child of three children and grew up...

Dec 25, 2024

Kathleen “Kathy” (Rodgers) Girard

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Kathy (Rodgers) Girard in the early morning hours on December 25, 2024 at the age of 71. Her daughter and son in-law, Bridget and Denny were by her side. Kathy had a marvelous sense of humor and an incredible wit. To many who knew her, she could...

Dec 25, 2024

During the early morning hours of Christmas Day, 2024, beloved husband, father, son, brother, and uncle, Scott Lee Olson, aged 50, passed quietly, peacefully, and with dignity into everlasting life at his home in Billings, Montana, following a brief, intense, and valiant battle with cancer.  His loving and devoted wife of 25 years, Kacey, was at his side when...

Dec 24, 2024

John Allan Birkeland passed away peacefully from old age and dementia in his home on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024.

John was born in Opheim, Montana, on January 20, 1940, on a bitter cold morning. The family was snowed in, no doctor available. John's father, Ingvald O. "Ing" Birkeland, and grandmother, Mary Stellflug, helped Mary Lorine Birkeland deliver her baby.

John went...

Dec 24, 2024

Rosemary Elizabeth Barta, age 88, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Rosemary was born on July 24, 1936, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Joseph and Eva Keller. She was raised on a farm outside of Dickinson and graduated from Dickinson High School.

She was introduced to William (Bill)...

Dec 24, 2024

Jeannette Elvera Anderson passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024 at the Billings Clinic at the age of 98. She was the loving mother of Virginia Waples, Jerry Anderson and Donald Anderson, grandmother of Ian Waples, Carl Anderson and Alan Anderson, and great-grandmother of Sven and Fleur Anderson.

Jeannette was born to Martin and Jennie Wirtanen in...

Dec 24, 2024

Charmayne Arleen Ware returned to the arms of her loving Heavenly Father and beloved family members on December 24, 2024, after a valiant and courageous 25-day battle with a vile infection.

Charmayne was born on March 9, 1954, in Fort Morgan Colorado to Ruth Julia Lebsock Ware and Karl J. Ware. She was their second child with...

Dec 23, 2024

The family of Tommy Edgar Price is saddened to announce his passing on December 23rd , 2024. He was surrounded by loved ones as he took his final breath at 90 years of age.

Thomas or Tom to most was born August 2nd 1934 in Ekalaka Montana to George and Eva (Welch) Price.  He was the 4th ...

Dec 23, 2024

Patrick Grant Scott of Billings, MT, age 81, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024, at his oldest son’s home in Bozeman, MT.

Pat was born on March 22, 1943, in Miles City, Montana, the second son of John and Helen (Brown) Scott. He grew up with his brothers on what was known as the island between...

Dec 22, 2024

Bonnie Joy Ball (77), lost her battle with gallbladder cancer on Dec. 22, 2024.  She took  her last breath in front of the Christmas tree, surrounded by family.

Bonnie was born in Billings, MT, on November 24, 1947, to Joy Edna Parsons and Reitar Hector Coffman. The family tried farm life for a year on a family...

Dec 22, 2024

Donna Sansaver Wimmer passed from this earthly world to take her place with our Lord and Savior,on December 22, 2024. Donna, affectionately known by many as Donna Lynn, was in the presence of God and family when she passed due to complications of a sudden brain tumor. Many members of her family were blessed to have spent time with...

Dec 21, 2024

Kenneth Lee Sherlock went to be with his Savior on December 21, 2024. Kenneth was born August 4, 1944 in Lander, Wyoming “at a very young age” as he used to like to say; to James and Opal Sherlock and a very resilient pioneering family. They lived in historic South Pass, Wyoming until moving to Lander in 1948. After...

Dec 18, 2024

Vivian V Budde, born on March 23, 1930, passed away on December 18, 2024, at the age of 94., Vivian was a beloved member of her community, known for her warmth and generosity. She always had a smile for everyone she met and a helping hand to offer. Her love for her family was unwavering, and she cherished every...

Dec 13, 2024

Janice Arlene Amen was born in Laurel, MT on September 3, 1937. She passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024 at Intermountain Health St. Vincent Hospital, Billings.

She was the youngest and only girl born to William and Evelyn Michael joining her 2 brothers, William Jr.(Billy) and Robert (Bobby). She grew up on the family farm...

Dec 12, 2024

Frank S. Clark

March 17, 1924 to December 12, 2024

At 3:00 AM, on March 17, 1924, Frank Samuel Clark was born to Clinton R. Clark and Nellie T. Clark, in Laredo, Montana thirteen miles southwest of Havre. He attended school in Laredo, Townsend, and Havre, graduating from Havre high school in 1942.

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Dec 9, 2024

12 December 1955 ~ 09 December 2024 Julietta Bergen Stephens departed her life on Monday, December 09, 2024 in Lockwood, Montana surrounded by her loved ones. Julietta was born on the 12th of December 1955 in Chicopee, Massachusetts to the proud parents : Otis M. Bergen and Pauline Jackson and her late stepfather Louis W. Nelson. She was baptised...

Dec 2, 2024

John Brymerski, age 92, a long time resident of Great Falls, passed away on December 2, 2024 at his daughter’s home where he had been residing since September 2023.   John was born in Ostrow, Poland on February 3, 1932 to Jozef and Bronislawa (Berniece) Brymerski.   He was 7 years old when WWII started and his family had been moved...