Obituaries

Oct 17, 2020

Dwain Sidney Salveson, 76, of Billings, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, Oct. 17, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1944, in Martinez, California, to his parents Gus and Alice Bell (Newman) Salveson.

Dwain started his education in Crow Agency and graduated from Hardin High School. During these years, he made lifelong friends. He...

Oct 16, 2020

On the wings of angels, our brave and beautiful loving mother and best friend arrived at her heavenly forever home on Friday October 16, 2020, surrounded by loving family and medical caretakers. Breathless and heartbroken, we share her story to honor her life.

Barbara Joann Estal was born in Oskaloosa Iowa on February 10, 1943, where she...

Oct 14, 2020

Early on October 14, 2020, Georgianna "Gigi" Sherrill Nance won her battle with Alzheimer's and went home to heaven, to join her parents and other family members and friends who have passed before her. We, her family, have tried so sum up such an incredible life in the following paragraphs. We pray it gives you a glimpse into what...

Oct 14, 2020

Eleanor Bachmeier is walking with heaven's angels. While she called Billings home for most of her adult life, she was born December 14, 1931, to Dominick and Emma Staudinger, in Dickinson, ND, and lived there throughout her youth.

After graduating high school, she began work at a phone company and as a waitress to save for her...

Oct 14, 2020

Truman C. Jefferson, Good Rope, "Baalishiiche," 69, made his journey home on Oct. 14, 2020, at Big Horn County Memorial Hospital. He was born May 22, 1951, to Pansy Hugs and Lester Jefferson, Jr.

Truman was raised by his grandmother, Winona Yellowtail Plentyhoops. He learned the ways of her life as she taught him how to help...

Oct 14, 2020

John Glen Rookhuizen passed away on Oct. 14, 2020, at Banner University Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. John was born in Billings on Sept. 7, 1962, baby of the family, to Jane (McNealey) and William Rookhuizen.

John attended schools in Billings, graduating from West High in 1979. Out of high school, he learned carpentry and mechanic's skills from...

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...