Obituaries

Nov 14, 2017

Patricia T. McAllister, 93, peacefully passed away in her home on Nov. 8, 2017, surrounded by family. Pat, as everyone called her, was born at home on June 6, 1924, to George and Margaret Thatcher, in Edwardsville, Illinois. She grew up in Illinois, but spent summers at the family cottage on Lake Michigan. A place that remained dear to...

Nov 13, 2017

Leontina Margaret Whitbeck "Smitty" passed away on Nov. 9, 2017, of natural causes, at Wyndstone Novak Cottage. She was 95.

She was born on a farm outside of Roscoe, South Dakota, on Jan. 21, 1922. She was a nurse in Miles City, where she met her future husband, Warren Whitbeck. From this marriage, they had three children:...

Nov 13, 2017

John Wallace "Duke" Restad, 93, died surrounded by his family on Thursday, Nov. 9, 2017, at Saint John's Lutheran Home, of natural causes.

John, lovingly known as Papa, is preceded in death by his wife. Catherine Restad; and his siblings, Felix, Lawrence, Nellie, Marge, Ruth. He is survived by brother Lee (Mary); his three children, Kristine Judd...

Nov 10, 2017

Luis Salazar- Ibarria, 63, of Billings, passed away Thursday, Nov. 10, 2017, at St. Vincent Hospital.

A celebration of life service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church (Church of Little Flower), 3411 Third Ave. S., Billings MT, 59101. Father Jose will be officiating.

Luis was born...

Nov 8, 2017

Beverly A. Werner Burrowes passed away on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Billings.

She was born in Poplar on Nov. 3, 1936, to Alvin A. and Luella Werner. Beverly graduated from Poplar High School in 1954. She married Keith L. Burrowes on May 18, 1963. To this union, two daughters were born: Valerie and Lynette.

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Nov 6, 2017

Lucille McKnight Badura, 81, originally of Billings, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017, in Kennewick, Washington. The daughter of Lyle and Virginia Lathom, Lucille was born March 18, 1936, in Billings, Montana. She graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1954, and went on to Eastern Montana College to become a registered nurse. During her nursing career, she worked...

Nov 4, 2017

Daniel Louis Foley, 32, of Billings, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2017, at the home of his sister.

Danny was born on May 28, 1985, to Michael Foley and LouAnne Ivanish Foley. He attended Rose Park, Lewis and Clark, and Senior High School, and enjoyed fishing, hiking, reading and travel. Our beautiful, brilliant, but flawed,...

Nov 3, 2017

Jack Lutgen will be remembered by all for his kindness, generosity and humor.

Jack always thought it was funny that a farm kid from a small town would end up owning one of the best office equipment dealerships in Montana. He didn't start out with any thoughts of starting a business. In fact, during his college days...

Nov 3, 2017

Margery Christensen, age 92, passed away on Friday, Nov. 3, 2017, at Sweetwater Retirement Community of Billings.

Margery was born on Sept. 11, 1925, to Albert Helgeson and Mabel (Nelson) Helgeson in Taylor, North Dakota. She married Duane Christensen on June 4, 1943. They spent the early years of their marriage in Taylor and moved to Billings...

Nov 1, 2017

Heaven has received a Super Fan. Whether it was football, basketball, baseball, lacrosse or laying tile, if his children or grandchildren were participating, Bob was there to cheer, encourage or coach them on. He also loved telling jokes, stories, and had an incredible sense of humor.

Bob was born in Havre to Jerome and Ethel on Feb....

Oct 27, 2017

Gary Lee Maas, 63, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 21, 2017.

Gary was born on Jan. 14, 1954, in Great Bend, Kansas, to George and Geraldene Maas. Gary attended school in Billings and graduated from Senior High School. He worked at the Montana Highway Department, then in later years at Aerostriping and Frank &...

Oct 26, 2017

Gladys Mae (Bygland) Freeman, 87, of Billings, passed away at her home on Oct. 19, 2017, after an extended illness.

The daughter of Iver S. and Tillie Tisthammer Bygland, Gladys was born Sept. 6, 1930, on her parents' farm in South Branch community in rural Albion, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Zion Lutheran Church....

Oct 25, 2017

Loretta B. Grosz, 87, of Billings, passed away Saturday, Oct. 21, 2017, at Billings Clinic.

Loretta was born on March 1, 1930, in McLaughlin, South Dakota, to Sam and Clara (Weller) Buchwitz. She married Walter O. Grosz in 1947, and the couple moved from their North Dakota farm in 1952 to Anaconda, where they opened a Dairy...

Oct 25, 2017

Larry Ralph Schanz, of Ryegate, passed away on Oct. 22, 2017, at Billings Clinic, after a battle with cancer.

Larry was born to Ralph and Mildred (Helmerichs) Schanz on April 3, 1950. He grew up on the family farm south of Ryegate in the Big Coulee. He attended the '79 School House through seventh grade, then continued...

Oct 23, 2017

Dale L. Wright, 82, passed away Oct. 16, 2017, in Billings.

Dale was born Aug. 24, 1935, in Thermopolis, Wyoming, to Lloyd and Mara Wright. Dale married his sweetheart, Carolyn Douglass, on Nov. 19, 1955; they raised three sons: Paul, Jack and Brad.

Dale worked in the oilfield between Casper and Douglas from 1952 to...

Oct 23, 2017

Marvin Allen Balzer passed away peacefully on Oct. 20, 2017, at the age of 86. He was the firstborn to John and Amelia (Reiter) Balzer on Nov. 21, 1930, on Road 12 North, Worden, where he lived and farmed all of his life, until his recent illness.

Marvin attended Huntley Project Schools, excelling in FFA during high...

Oct 22, 2017

Benjamin Charles Flynn, 83, of Billings, passed away on Oct. 18, 2017, following a brief illness. Ben was born on Jan. 2, 1934, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to John and Lucille (Murphy) Flynn. He was one of 13 children.

Following primary education, Ben enlisted in the Navy, where he would serve for over 20 years. Primarily, his duties...

Oct 21, 2017

Signora "Sig" Sieverson passed away peacefully on Oct. 2, 2017, at age 95, in the loving presence of her family at Westpark Village in Billings. She previously lived in Spokane, WA, and Billings before moving to Westpark Village in 2015. Per Sig's wishes, cremation has taken place.

Signora was born May 15, 1922, near Toronto, South Dakota,...

Oct 18, 2017

Velta R. Morton, 76, of Billings, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, at the Billings Clinic. She lost a valiant fight against cancer.

Velta was born on Aug. 9, 1941, in Huntley, to Henry and Mae Reimers. She worked at the Billings C'mon Inn for several years as a desk clerk. Velta enjoyed volunteering at the Habitat...

Oct 16, 2017

Thomas Edward Thelen passed freely away into the arms of our Lord on Oct. 13, 2017. He left our world surrounded by his family and loved ones after a lifetime of courage battling numerous afflictions. Tom was born on Aug. 31, 1955, in Billings, to James and Jo Thelen, the second child of 11.

Tom attended Billings...