Obituaries

Roger Howell

Roger Howell

Feb 25, 2020

Roger Howell was born to Wilbert and Alzo Howell in Hillsboro, Oregon, on Jan. 24, 1943. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Feb. 21, 2020, following a long struggle with multiple health issues.

Roger graduated from Billings Senior High in 1961. 1963 was a big year for Roger. He married the love of his...

Marguerite  ‘Marge’ Ostermiller

Marguerite ‘Marge’ Ostermiller

Feb 25, 2020

Marguerite "Marge" Ostermiller, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 21, 2020.

She was born on Nov. 12, 1926, at Billings Deaconess Hospital to William and Magdelena Gabel. She was one of eight children. Marge attended Baseline and Silesia elementary schools, then high school in Laurel and Edgar, and graduated from Billings Senior in...

Martin And Nadine Mutch

Martin And Nadine Mutch

Feb 21, 2020

After 66 years together, Mom and Dad went peacefully from this world to be with their loving Father. Of course, as was her practice, Mom went first on Feb. 15, 2020. Dad followed her shortly four days later on Feb. 19. The words "Martin, hurry up" could be heard the last days of Dad's life.

Nadine was...

Norma  Lee Hunt

Norma Lee Hunt

Feb 21, 2020

Norma Hunt passed through the veil on Feb. 18, 2020. She was 72 years young. She will be missed dearly by all her family and friends.

Norma had a great sense of humor. She loved art and reading. She spent a lot of time bragging about her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved get-togethers for all family...

James  Z. Downs

James Z. Downs

Feb 18, 2020

Our loving husband, father, coach, grandfather, mentor and friend, James "Jim" Zoeller Downs went home to his heavenly Father on Feb. 13, 2020.

Jim was born on April 6, 1936, to James Z. and Minnie Downs in Manton, Kentucky (a few miles from the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln - the birthplace of great men, he would remind...

Herbert  Henry Livingston

Herbert Henry Livingston

Feb 14, 2020

Herbert Henry Livingston passed away on Feb. 9, 2020, in Billings. He was born on Oct. 15, 1922, in Boston, Massachusetts. His mother was Gladys E. Westcott and his father was James H. Rafferty. He was the second of five children born to Gladys Westcott. He attended school in Boston.

He enlisted in the Marine Corps in...

Leo  Arden Nyreen

Leo Arden Nyreen

Feb 10, 2020

Leo Arden Nyreen, 77 years old, passed away at his home in Billings on Jan. 26, 2020.

He was born in Portal, North Dakota, to Carl and Irene (Foote) Nyreen. After he graduated high school, he joined the Army. After the Army, he attended Minot College of Business, where he graduated at the top of his class....

Elmer  Leo Rudolph

Elmer Leo Rudolph

Feb 9, 2020

Elmer Leo Rudolph, of Billings, started a new journey in his life with the Lord on Feb. 2, 2020.

Born in 1933 to Jacob and Alvina (Martin) Rudolph in Forsyth, he went to grade school in Florence, then moved to Hamilton and then to Billings. He graduated from Senior High in 1952, and served in the U.S....

Matthew  R. Frodsham

Matthew R. Frodsham

Feb 5, 2020

Matthew R. Frodsham, 34, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020, in Billings, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 6, 1985, in Billings, to John and Linda (Jackson) Frodsham and joined brother John. He attended Laurel schools and graduated from LSH in 2004.

Matthew was an avid sports fan, with his favorite teams being the...

Laurel  Ann Reinholz

Laurel Ann Reinholz

Feb 5, 2020

Laurel Ann Reinholz passed away peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 5, 2021, at the age of 87, after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

She was born to Ned and Anita Walker on Aug. 1, 1933, in Madison, Wisconsin. When she was a child, the family moved to a farm near Lindsay. She attended school in Glendive,...

Richard  Joseph Gruber  Sr.

Richard Joseph Gruber Sr.

Feb 3, 2020

Richard Joseph Gruber was born on Oct. 4, 1925. He passed away peacefully at his home in Billings on Jan. 31, 2020, at the age of 94.

He grew up in the mining town of Acme, Wyoming. His high school years were spent in nearby Sheridan. During his high school years, he was the sports editor for...

Ronald  Lee Schuster

Ronald Lee Schuster

Feb 3, 2020

The Lord better be ready for some hard rockin' blues cause the head of the band "Schuster" is on his way.

Ronald Lee Schuster, a noted area musician and guitar virtuoso was born March 29, 1949 in Billings, Montana and passed away February 1, 2020 in Billings, Montana at the St. Vincent Hospital at 4:20 am. Ron...

David  Arnold Miller

David Arnold Miller

Feb 3, 2020

David Arnold Miller quietly went to be with his Lord at age 81 on Jan. 29, 2020. He was born on March 31, 1938, in Bozeman, to G. Arnold and Viola Miller.

He is survived by his wife Diana; sister Evelyn of Round Mountain, Nevada; sister Willa (Bill) of Bozeman; brother Spencer (Brenda) of Red Lodge; sister...

Janice  Eileen Eckerle

Janice Eileen Eckerle

Feb 1, 2020

Janice Eileen Eckerle finished her race on her birthday, Feb. 1, 2020, at her home in Billings. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and Christian.

Janice was born on Feb, 1, 1947, in Dayton, Ohio. At the age of 3, she became deaf, but she triumphed through her disability. She graduated from Belmont High School in...

Diane  Marie Billman

Diane Marie Billman

Jan 24, 2020

Diane Marie Billman, age 76, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2020, at the RiverStone Hospice Home in Billings. She was born the 10th child of 11 born to Russell and Albertina (Beehler) Kern in Miles City, on June 24, 1943.

Diane mainly grew up in Billings and attend Senior High School before moving with her...

Merilyn  Jean Ballard

Merilyn Jean Ballard

Jan 21, 2020

This is more than an obituary; this is a love story that began in 1952 and lasted for 68 years. Merilyn passed away in her sleep early in the morning on Friday, Jan. 17, 2020. She and Bill were married on Aug. 14, 1953, a marriage that lasted for 66-plus years.

Merilyn was born July 20, 1932,...

Alan  Lee Schlepp

Alan Lee Schlepp

Jan 19, 2020

Alan Lee Schlepp left this world on Jan 17, 2020, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by loved ones. In the days and weeks prior, he visited with friends and family members from across the country.

He was born in Conrad to Willard and Virginia on Nov. 22, 1954. His small town upbringing formed him into...

James  Patrick Baumgardner

James Patrick Baumgardner

Jan 17, 2020

James Patrick Baumgardner, our wildly wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, known for his big heart and big laugh, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 15, 2020, after a long illness, which he fought like the warrior he was. He was surrounded by his wife and children, which is exactly how he wanted it.

Jim...

Beatrice  June Spring

Beatrice June Spring

Jan 15, 2020

Early in 2019, Bebe asked to have another Christmas with all of her children in one place. They made it happen last month in San Diego. After a fun week with her children and their spouses, some grandchildren and sun, Bebe returned to Billings and, that first night, tucked into bed and went to see her Lord.

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Kathy  Burke Novak

Kathy Burke Novak

Jan 15, 2020

Kathy Burke Novak passed away at home on January 14, 2020, surrounded by her loving husband and family members after an extended illness.

Born on November 16, 1958, the third daughter and middle child of Jack and Nancy Burke, Kathy embodied a true zest for life and found love and joy in all that each day offered....