Obituaries

Jun 8, 2020

George Erickson, a baptized child of God, was taken to his heavenly home on June 3, 2020. He was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 5, 1932, to George and Zilpha Erickson, the youngest of four children.

George then moved with his family to Billings, where he attended school and graduated from Billings Senior High in...

Jun 8, 2020

Kira Kristie Ostman was born on Oct. 16, 1985. She was 34 years young when her life was taken on May 30, 2020, in Billings.

She was the daughter of Craig and Kathie Ostman of Conrad. Kira was a loving, caring, compassionate, big-hearted young woman. Her family meant everything to her. She was her dad's "bud" and...

Jun 5, 2020

"Standing on the moon, with nothing else to do. A lovely view of heaven but I would rather be with you."

Bradly James Downey, age 73, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020. Brad lived a full, successful and happy life. He was born on May 19, 1947, to Eileen and Joseph Downey in Kirkland, Illinois. This...

Jun 5, 2020

Kenneth Paul Lucien, Jr., 64, died December 6, 2006 of a heart attack on his daily walk near his home in Albuquerque , New Mexico . He was born January 31, 1942 in Milwaukee , Wisconsin . He lived his early years in Wisconsin and Ohio before moving to Billings in 1947. He attended Fratt Memorial Grade School ,...

Jun 3, 2020

Marjean Barnett, 67, passed away on May 30, 2020.

Her precious soul was born to Harold and Vilda Erekson in Payson, Utah, on Nov. 9, 1952. As a child, Marjean showed aptitude in a variety of athletic and artistic endeavors. She played catcher for her softball team, where she acquired her chipped front tooth when she was...

Jun 2, 2020

Jacqueline Dundas was a Montana native both in her heart and in her heritage. She grew up on a ranch around Nye and was raised in the mountains by her parents Thelma Cullen Eaton and Lewis Thomas Eaton. When Jacquee spoke of her childhood, it was invariably colored by the history and landscape that had surrounded her. Whether she...

May 27, 2020

Ron Zitur, born July 29, 1950, in St. Cloud, Minnesota, to Jerry and Eilene Zitur, passed away unexpectedly on May 22, 2020.

The family ended up making their home in Billings in 1960. Ron attended Billings Central High School, where he made lifelong friends. Ron married Kathleen Lahn and had three children: Chad, Conrad and Danielle. Kathy...

May 26, 2020

During the evening of May 24, 2020, Patricia Anne (Zitur) Burch quietly passed away, knowing the four most important men in her life had come together because of their love for her.

Born in St. Cloud, Minnesota, on Jan. 11, 1949, as the first child to Jerry and Eileen Zitur, Patsy, as her Minnesota extended family called...

May 20, 2020

Marie "Doris" Kveseth was born on June 6, 1928, in the Florence Crittenton Home in Helena, to Dorothy Dedic. Dorothy named her Leatrice. She was adopted by Christ and Elise Paulsen and raised in Dane Valley, north of Culbertson, with her older brother, Richard. She would wait until her parents passed and then search for her birth mother. She...

May 20, 2020

On Monday, May 11, 2020, James Kermit Russell Sr., 84, passed away at his home.

Jim was born on Nov. 1, 1935, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Warren S. and Berea Russell. He grew up in Torrington, Wyoming, and graduated high school there in 1953. He attended college in Torrington and the University of Wyoming in Laramie. He...

May 19, 2020

Lee Roy Zundel, age 85, died on May 14, 2020, at Canyon Creek Memory Care, after declining health.

Lee Roy was a Veteran of the Korean War and, despite a limited, elementary education, he excelled as a Superintendent of the United Prestress Inc. & Elk River Inc. concrete companies that built many of the largest and most...

May 18, 2020

The world became a better place on April 10, 1950, with the birth of Rodney T. Hartman to Harold and Ramona "Mona" Hartman. Rod excelled in sports, from Little League baseball to wrestling and football at Billings West High School. He later played softball and then on to his passion: golf, getting a hole in one in 2009 at...

May 14, 2020

Ralph Eugene Hanson, 89, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2020, with his loving wife of 66 years by his side. Ralph was born on Feb. 8, 1931, in Havre, Montana, to Charles and Verna Hanson. Growing up in Havre, he was a bit of a rascal who grew to become an intelligent, kind and hardworking man.

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May 13, 2020

Paul Leroy Mallow, 92, passed away May 5, 2020, with family by his side.

He was born on June 3, 1927, in Chariton, Iowa, and was the only child of Fred and Anzo Mallow. The family moved to Longmont, Colorado, when he was 10 years old so his father could pursue work in the mines. Paul's first...

May 12, 2020

Our little girl, Amy "Bobber" Bennett thought it was time for a career change. She has now become an angel! With the biggest heart anyone could have, God knew He needed her help.

Our Amy passed away on May 7, 2020, with the love of her life, Brian Aberle, by her side.

Amy was born...

May 12, 2020

Andrew Otto Salava, 44, of Billings, died peacefully on May 8, 2020, at RiverStone Health Hospice House. Heaven gained another faithful servant; Andy is safe in the arms of Jesus.

Andy was born on March 17, 1976, in Crystal Lake, Illinois, to Glenn and April Salava. Andy was raised there with his younger brother Matt. Andy's love...

May 12, 2020

Our loving mother and grandmother, Josephine R. Bartels, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 2, 2020.

"Gramma Jo," or "Little Jo," as others knew her, was born on Nov. 1, 1924, to Bert and Myra Reese of Akron, Colorado. She had one older brother, Jimmy. Jo was married to Charles Kenneth "Ken" McShane in...

May 12, 2020

Our beloved mother, grandmother and best friend, Myrle Jean Cook Theimer became one of the brightest stars shining in the heavens when she passed Friday, May 8, 2020, at home, surrounded in love by her four children.

Myrle was born on Sept. 18, 1933, in Boulder, Colorado, to Ruth Amanda and Alvin Chester Cook. Her uncle gave...

May 11, 2020

Phyllis M. Bergeron was faithfully welcomed into the arms of her Lord on May 9, 2020, following a brief battle with cancer.

Phyllis was born on Jan. 18, 1936, in Manchester, New Hampshire, to Starr and Esther (Morrison) Verge. She grew up in Derry, New Hampshire, and graduated from Pinkerton Academy High School in 1953. For a...

May 11, 2020

Douglas Nelson Miller, 81, passed peacefully on May 10, 2020, at his home in Billings, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on Jan. 10, 1939, in Missoula, to Lewis and Myrtle Miller, Doug and his two younger brothers, Roger and Don, were raised on the family ranch in the Upper Burnt Fork area of the Bitterroot...