Obituaries

Oct 13, 2020

Marjorie Ann Blehm, 84, of Billings, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, at Sweetwater Retirement Community, after complications from a stroke, dementia and a short illness.

Marjorie was born on April 6, 1936, in Billings, the daughter of Joseph Wallace and Mary Agnes (Hanley) Brent.

Marjorie attended Catholic schools through the 10th grade and graduated...

Oct 9, 2020

With infinite sadness we announce that Robin Lynn Rose, 38, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, after a short illness.

Robin was born August 27, 1982, in Miles City, MT, to Robert and Kris Rose. They moved to Billings when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Billings Central Catholic High School in 2000.

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Oct 8, 2020

Our beautiful Mother lost her battle with cancer Thursday Oct. 8,2020. She was born in London England June 6, 1952 to Dr. Patrick Desmond Hill and Patricia Ivy Hill. Her Father's career took the family to Canada, and then on to Forsyth, Montana where her father was the town physician. She graduated from Forsyth High School in 1969. In...

Oct 7, 2020

Mr. Williams' Opus

With great sadness, the family of Pete Williams announces his sudden passing on Oct. 7, 2020, after battling lung cancer. He was 80.

Pete was born in Salt Lake City, and spent his early years there. He moved to Billings and attended Billings Senior High School. In 1962, Pete graduated from Eastern...

Oct 6, 2020

Daniel William Dimich Jr. (Bill, Pertz, Dan Jr.) died peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep the evening of Oct. 5, 2020, due to heart complications.

He was born on Oct. 25, 1947, to Daniel W. Dimich Sr. "Danny" and Jean Engle Dimich. The first six years of his life, Bill lived in Red Lodge with his parents...

Oct 2, 2020

Lyle J. Peil, born March 5, 1940, passed away on Oct. 2, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born in Roundup, grew up in Shepherd, and graduated from Shepherd High School in 1959.

Lyle was a family man who was married to his wife JoAnn for 55 years and raised two children. He served three...

Oct 1, 2020

Edward John Kraft, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Oct 1, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Freida; his sister, Betty; brother Bob; his infant son, Rodney Martin; and his first wife, Fay.

Eddy was born on June 13, 1939, in St Xavier, to Martin and Frieda...

Sep 29, 2020

Joan Marie Kimmet, 88, of Billings, went to be with her Lord, her husband, parents, and siblings on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Billings.

Her rosary and vigil service is 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave., in Billings. Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at St. Pius X Church, 717...

Sep 29, 2020

Kemuel Javan BullShows, Daase'Chichuchik (Courageous Heart), 29, of Billings, born to Samuel Charles and Cara Lynn BullShows, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at home, with his loving family by his side, after a long, courageous battle with diabetes.

Kemuel, with a smile that could light up a room, was small in...

Sep 28, 2020

October 3, 1931 to September 28, 2020

Robert Arnold Klicker passed away peacefully on Sept. 28, 2020, just days short of his 89th birthday.

Robert "Bob/Bobby" was born in North Branch, Minnesota, the only son of Effie and Arnold Klicker.  Bob had one sister, Mary Leadholm, who was 12 years his senior.

Bob...

Sep 28, 2020

Margaret B. (Mosbrucker) McNair, age 92, passed away at Riverstone Health Hospice Home from complications related to a hip fracture followed by a stroke.

Margaret was born February 13, 1928, in Center, North Dakota, to Monica (Matz) and Florian Mosbrucker, the fourth oldest of seven children - five sisters and one brother. As an infant, she moved...

Sep 27, 2020

The Barrett family is sad to announce the passing of Jeanne, who went home to be with the Lord on Sept 27, 2020.

She is survived by her sons Fred and Jason and their wives, Shevaun and Pam. Also, two granddaughters, Lynsey and Emiley; and two grand kitties.

Jeanne enjoyed watching college and NFL football,...

Sep 23, 2020

Early in the morning of Sept. 23, 2020, Marvin Linde died of a massive heart attack. Marvin was the youngest of seven children born to Louis and Ella Linde in Rugby, North Dakota.

Growing up on a farm in North-Central North Dakota, Marv developed a work ethic that served him and his family through his 83 years....

Sep 19, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Greufe McEneaney, 97, was born on Nov. 26, 1922, to John Peter Greufe and Julia Lucy (Koch) Greufe in Germantown, Missouri. She was the fourth of eight children, with six brothers and one sister. The family moved to Montana in 1925, where she grew up on her grandparents' homestead near Lustre. She attended Lustre school, where she...

Sep 18, 2020

Mary Diane Vincelette, 82, of Billings, passed away Friday, Sept, 18, 2020. She was in the comfort of her home and with her family by her side.

The daughter of Walter and Marie Kuzara, Mary was born on Nov. 7, 1937, in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She graduated from Billings Central Catholic High School in 1955. After high school,...

Sep 17, 2020

Kathryn M. Hensel, 93 of Billings, passed away, Thursday, September 17, 2020 at Highgate Senior Living.

The daughter of John and Theresa Lenhardt, Kathryn was born November 1, 1926 in New England, ND.

Kathryn is survived by three daughters, Linda (Mike) Capser and their sons Todd and Troy (Nicole); Colleen (Jim) Whitbeck and their daughters...

Sep 17, 2020

Clara Still passed away on Sept. 17, 2020, in Billings. She was born on Aug. 9, 1916, the sixth of nine children, to Carl and Martha (Duray) Miske, in Rose County, Minn. As a child, she moved to Wibaux with her family.

Clara wanted to be a telephone operator, and worked as a waitress in North Dakota...

Sep 16, 2020

Vita Ann Arlene (Bruce) Archambault, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, longtime resident of Browning and more recently Billings, passed away on Sept. 16, 2020, at home, surrounded by her family. She was 83 years old.

Vita was born on May 7, 1937, her mother's birthday, in Belcourt, North Dakota, to Donald and Marie (Azure) Bruce. Vita was...

Sep 15, 2020

Dick Bjelland passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020, with his wife and children nearby.

Dick's love and devotion was to his wife of 65 years, Janet; and his six children, Duane Bjelland (Jenny), Renae Steinmetz (Jesse), Ron Bjelland, Andy Bjelland (Carmen), Julie Cruikshank (Joe), Dave Bjelland (Toni). He had 11 grandchildren, Stephanie, Shannon, Nate, Travis,...

Sep 14, 2020

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Jim Corning, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 14, 2020. A man who embraced and lived by the best aspects of the mid-century, Jim will be most fondly remembered for his business ventures, martinis, signature Stetson collection, and storytelling. Life through Grandpa Jim's perspective, especially when talking to his family, was a...