Roland Jerome Lyngby
Jun 13, 2018
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Roland Jerome Lyngby, a beloved husband, father and grandfather/Opa. "Jerry," as he liked to be called, is survived by his wife of 61 years, Tibby; and daughters Angela Kay (Udo Lyngby-Cox), Erica Marie (Anthony Jiron); grandchildren, Jordyn, Tyler and Ashley Jiron, Marileigh and Senja Lyngby-Cox.
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Alvin Ben Carlson
Jun 10, 2018
Ben passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, surrounded by the love of his family.
He was born in Billings on July 11,1942, to Eldon R. and Myrtle (Hendricks) Carlson. Ben graduated from Billings Senior High in 1960 and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy for three years of service.
In the summer of...
Gregory Edward Thelen
Jun 10, 2018
Gregory Edward Thelen, born on April 21, 1981, in Great Falls, passed away on June 5, 2018, in Billings, after a brief illness.
A celebration service of Greg's life will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave., in Billings. A reception will be held in the Knights room of the Billings...
Lee Restad
Jun 7, 2018
Lee Restad was born on The Dryland, north of Billings, the sixth of seven children born to Frederikke and Ole Restad. He attended Star School until his family moved to Billings, where he attended Elysian School. After graduating from Senior High, Lee worked at the Bair Ranch in Martinsdale, driving Mr. Bair. During that time he met Mary Cameron....
Thomas Vincent Peace
Jun 6, 2018
Thomas Vincent Peace, 20, of Billings, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 3, 2018.
Thomas was born in Laguna Beach, California, to Daniel and Molly Peace on Dec. 8, 1997. Thomas moved with his mom to Billings in the third grade, where he attended Miles Avenue Elementary, Lewis and Clark Middle School and West High.
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Juanita Halterman D’Ewart
Jun 5, 2018
Juanita Halterman D'Ewart passed away on June 3, 2018, surrounded by her family.
Juanita was born on July 5, 1934 in Spokane, Washington to Earl and Marion Halterman. She was the oldest of six girls and one boy. Juanita and her sisters loved to play pranks, on each other and whomever else was around. When...
Alan W. Strange, Phd
Jun 2, 2018
Alan W. Strange, 71, best friend and loving husband of Lil Anderson, passed away on May 26, 2018, at Canyon Creek Memory Care. He was born on Jan. 5, 1947, in Pittsburgh to Alice (Bluett) and John P. Strange.
After serving in the army at West Point, Alan completed his master's degree in psychology at Indiana University...
Dr. David L. Movius “Dave”
May 31, 2018
Dr. David L. Movius "Dave" passed away on May 30, 2018, at the age of 74 years.
Dave is survived by his wife of nearly 53 years, Gail (nee Matson); daughter Laura; son David (Kristin); grandchildren Charles David, Max and Elizabeth; and brother Arthur James Movius.
A native of Billings, Dave graduated from dental school...
Gerald L. Kriskovich
May 29, 2018
Gerald LeRoy Kriskovich passed into the arms of his beloved savior on May 26, 2018, in Billings, Montana.
Jerry was born in Anaconda on April 28, 1946, to Matthew and Florence Kriskovich. At the age of just 13, he met Eileen Grosz, whom he affectionately called "Leensie." They married in 1966 and recently celebrated 51 years of...
Gary Brook
May 27, 2018
Gary Brook's ultimate desire was fulfilled on May 23, 2018, when he departed from this world to meet his Savior face to face. Throughout his long and valiant fight against respiratory illness, Gary displayed unwavering confidence in Jesus' love, goodness and power. He was grateful for each day the Lord allowed him to remain on earth to delight in...
Dean William Ballew
May 26, 2018
Dean William Ballew was born on Oct. 3, 1954, in Gastonia, North Carolina, to William M. and Fern M. Ballew. He graduated from West High in 1973.
Dean loved people and wanted to know everyone was okay. He loved woodworking, painting and building things.
Dean passed away on May 23, 2018.
He is...
James Pius Schmalz
May 24, 2018
James Pius Schmalz's life came to an unexpected end Monday morning, May 21, 2018, at the age of 29.
James is survived by his wife, Isabella; son, William; parents, Cathy Lee (Bob) Repnak and George (Misuk) Schmalz; sister, Leslie (Eric) Fornshell; half-siblings, Jonah and Alivia Schmalz; grandparents, Pius and Amy Schmalz; nieces, Cecilia, Anabel and Adaline Fornshell;...
Evelyn Fern Buttman
May 23, 2018
Evelyn Fern Buttman, known to family and friends as "Evie," passed away on May 19, 2018, at the age of 71 years.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jack Buttman; daughter Cindy Buttman; and her father, Henry Klatt.
Evie was born and grew up in Killdeer, ND. She spent her youth on...
Ted Herman Hoag
May 22, 2018
Ted Herman Hoag, 65, of Billings, passed away suddenly, on Monday, May 21, 2018, following a medical emergency doing what he loved, playing golf.
Ted was born on Aug. 18, 1952, to Douglas and Wanda (Geelhart) Hoag in Great Falls. His father worked for the railroad, so the family traveled extensively for his job and lived in...
R. Doris Moreno
May 22, 2018
R. Doris Moreno passed away May 18, 2018, surrounded by her family at the age of 96. Doris was born in Scobey, MT. After selling their farm, the Kemp family moved to Wolf Point, MT where she graduated from high school in 1939. Beginning her education at the U of M in Missoula, she later graduated from the NW...
Margaret Elynne Barnes Anderson
May 20, 2018
Margaret Elynne Barnes Anderson, 83, was born on Aug. 5, 1934, in Laramie, Wyoming, the second child to George and Winifred Barnes. She passed away with her family around her, letting her know it was time to go join her parents and brother in heaven.
Her big brother George was one of her favorite people in the...
Lenore O. Lee
May 19, 2018
Lenore O. Lee, 100, passed away May 16, 2018, in Billings.
Lenore will best be remembered as being the life of the party and telling funny jokes! In her younger years, she was an avid golfer and spent almost every afternoon on the golf course. She loved playing cards, her electronic solitaire game, doing crossword puzzles and...
Darrel Paul (March 19, 1952 €” May 15, 2018) Rosin
May 18, 2018
Darrel Paul Rosin, 66, peacefully ascended to the heavens on May 15, 2018, from his home in Broadview. He bravely battled cancer for close to eight months, during which he spent time visiting his family and friends, celebrating the Christmas season and making his heroic 1,400 mile trip to his desert home in Maricopa, Arizona. He lived out his...
Martha Holly Large
May 17, 2018
Martha Holly Large, aged 77, departed our world on May 3, 2018. Martha was born on Oct. 9, 1941, in Cleveland, OH, and moved with her family to Billings in 1947 at age 5.
Martha was preceded in death by her father, Henry Large; mother, Lois Large; brother, Henry Large; daughter, Sally O'Keefe; and granddaughter, Alexandria O'Keefe....
Marietta (Burdick) Frank
May 16, 2018
Marietta Frank (Burdick) was born on March 20, 1931, in Lemmon, South Dakota, to John and Frieda Burdick, and passed away on May 7, 2018, at the age of 87. She grew up in Lemmon with her parents and five older brothers. One of her favorite memories from her childhood was driving across the country in a Model T...