Obituaries

May 7, 2020

Surrounded by the love of his family, and supported in spirit by so many close friends, John Timothy Jones passed away from complications of an autoimmune disease on May 7, 2020. Born on Dec. 2, 1956, to James and Mary Ann Jones, John's earliest years were spent playing baseball and picking crab apples near their family home on Pryor...

May 5, 2020

Jonathan Christian Biegel came into this world fighting for his life. Declared Code Blue moments after his birth on March 24, 1992, in Portland, Oregon, Jon's first six weeks would reflect his next 28 years: Jon, the fighter. Despite battling health issues all of his life and cheating death on numerous occasions, Jon went to be with the Lord...

May 3, 2020

William "Bill" passed away to be with his Lord on April 27, 2020, in the ICU of Billings Clinic, with the loving care of the unit and his wife, Charlotte, by his side.

Bill was born on Jan. 29, 1931, in Phoebus-Hampton, Virginia, to Milton Speede and Marie Gammel Shackelford. He was the youngest of six children,...

May 1, 2020

James George French was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on the evening of June 9, 2013, to Kris and Lindsey French. James was a very happy baby and a joy to his family, especially to his big sister, Klaire, who loved and cared for him as only a sister can. At age 3, James became a big brother...

May 1, 2020

Kathy Jo Cochran was born on July 24, 1963 to Robert and Erma Cochran in the state of Missouri and grew up in Montana. Kathy's life was richly filled with family, friends and purpose. She passed suddenly on April 25, 2020.

She is survived by her mother, Erma Cochran; sister Kelly Wilburn; her son, Robert (Thamara) Jaramillo;...

May 1, 2020

Brett was born in Billings and passed away tragically on Monday, April 27, 2020, at the age of 24, while being surrounded by his loving family.

Brett was known for having a very kind heart and dropping whatever he was doing to go help others. He touched an overwhelming amount of lives with his kind and caring...

Apr 30, 2020

Louis H. Adler, 85, of Billings (our father, grandpa, papa, uncle, brother and friend to MANY), peacefully passed away in the arms of loved ones on Monday, April 27, 2020.

"Lou" was born on July 21, 1934, in Madison, Wisconsin, to Raymond and Barbara Adler. When he was 12 years old, the family moved to Billings, where...

Apr 28, 2020

Thomas Levi Slagle, 27, of Joliet, passed away on April 25, 2020.

He and his twin brother William were born on Nov. 22, 1992, in Yakima, Washington, to Michelle (Bryant) and Danny Slagle.

He was a hardworking, kind soul who was loved by the community. He worked at Jane Dough's Pizzeria. He loved all types...

Apr 26, 2020

George Howard Selover, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 20, 2020, in Billings. George was born on April 9, 1929, in Minneapolis. He was forever grateful for the opportunity to attend and graduate from The Blake School and Princeton University. In Minneapolis, he met the love of his life, Patty Whitaker. In 1955, George and Patty moved to...

Apr 23, 2020

Robert Kent, 91, of Billings, died on April 20, 2020, sitting in his favorite chair.

Robert was born an only child on July 24, 1928, to Ray and Myrtle Kent of Broadus. He and his parents moved around a bit, but ended up in Miles City. At the age of 20, Robert "Bob" joined the USAF and...

Apr 22, 2020

Ronald W. Bowles, 82, of Fishtail, died April 8, 2020.

Ron was born on Feb. 25, 1938, in Livingston. He was the first of four children born to Barton and Harriet Bowles. Ron was raised on the family dairy farm outside Livingston. After graduating from Park County High School in 1956, Ron joined the Montana National Guard....

Apr 22, 2020

Chad Rockman died tragically on April 8, 2020, at the age of 43. Chad was born in Billings on Nov. 1, 1976. He graduated from Billings West High School and continued on to receive a degree from Montana State Billings in Information Systems. After completing college, he became a fly fishing guide on the Big Horn River. He will...

Apr 21, 2020

"Surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans for your welfare and not for harm to give you a future, with hope." - Jeremiah 29:11

Marie Hein died peacefully of natural causes at 4:12 a.m. Saturday, April 18, 2020, at Aspen Meadows Nursing Home, under the care of Stillwater Hospice, at the...

Apr 21, 2020

After more than 90 remarkable years, Albert Thomas Kersich left us for eternity in the early hours of March 31, 2020. Albert ("A.T." or "Al," as he preferred) was born on Sept. 21, 1929, in Detroit, to John and Veronica Kersich. After spending his early years in Detroit, the family moved to Red Lodge.

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Apr 21, 2020

Bob was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 11, 1918. His family moved to Moline, Kansas, in 1919, where Bob's father was an oil field drilling contractor and producer.

Bob graduated from Moline High School in 1936, and enrolled at Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas, where he received his AB degree in 1940 and his Law Degree in...

Apr 21, 2020

Thomas L. Griggs, age 66, born January 3, 1954, to Allard and Alice (Traphagen) Griggs in Roswell, NM. Tom passed away on April 15, 2020. Tom was the first of three sons.

Tom graduated from Billings West High School, then attended Billings VoTech, earning his degree for structural drafting (detailing). He worked for Northland Steel, Stanley Structures,...

Apr 21, 2020

Jo was born in Longview, Washington, on April 27, 1933, the eldest of four children born to Thelma Haugen Reese and Stephen Hugh "Curley" Reese. Her siblings, who have all passed before her, were Patricia Richardson, Steven Reece and John Reece. Her father, Curley, was a creative sign maker.

She attended schools in Washington until her sophomore...

Apr 16, 2020

Wayne Leslie Ware, our beloved brother and friend to many, returned to his Heavenly home on April 11, 2020. He was born on Feb. 27, 1952, in Fort Morgan, Colorado to Ruth Julia Lebsock Ware and Karl J. Ware. A few years later, the family moved to Worland, Wyoming, and then to Billings, in October 1959. Wayne was the...

Apr 15, 2020

Robert E. Hendrickson

July 11, 1918 – April 15, 2020

Bob was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on July 11, 1918. His family moved to Moline, Kansas, in 1919, where Bob’s father was an oil field drilling contractor and producer.

Bob graduated from Moline High School in 1936 and enrolled at Washburn...

Apr 14, 2020

Harold (Red, Hal, Wit) Francis Witman was born June 6, 1924, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the second of four sons born to Edwin and Mary Frances (Grose) Witman. His father was a Methodist minister, and he was raised in parsonages across central Pennsylvania during the Great Depression.

He served in the Army Air Corps in a meteorology program...