Obituaries

Rick Lambrecht

Rick Lambrecht

Sep 6, 2026

Rickard (Rick) Kenneth Lambrecht, passed from this life on September 6th 2026, at his home in Billings, Montana, surrounded by his loving family.

Rick was born in Billings in 1953 to Kenneth and Lois Lambrecht before moving to Tulsa, Oklahoma shortly thereafter, where he spent his childhood. Rick developed a love for music during this time, learning to play all sorts...

Norman Haworth

Norman Haworth

Sep 5, 2026

On September 5, 2026, our father made a journey into Heaven to dance with his girl once again.Dad was a wonderful, caring, gracious man who loved his family, faith, friends, and fishing.Dad was born on May 28, 1940, at home in Fromberg, Montana, under the care of his Aunt Mabel.Dad grew up in Fromberg and later moved to Broadview, where...

Richard Dean Miller

Richard Dean Miller

Sep 3, 2026

Richard Dean Miller was taken from us on 09/03/2026. He was born in Billings, MT, on 10/17/1963. He was friendly to everyone and would help out a stranger anytime, whether it was to give a shower, a meal, his last penny, or the T-shirt off his back.

He married Tonya From on June 16th, 2016. Richard, enjoyed his family & friends,...

Clarence V Bender

Clarence V Bender

Sep 3, 2026

After his long battle with dementia, Clarence Vincent Bender, 88, passed away peacefully in his home on September 3, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Clarence was born on May 17, 1938 on the family farm in St. Anthony, ND to George and Emma (Stein) Bender. He was one of thirteen children. He enlisted into the Air Force and did basic training...

Mary Alice Leithead

Mary Alice Leithead

Sep 3, 2026

Mary Alice Riddle Leithead, 93, passed away on September 3, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of family, faith, music, creativity, hard work, laughter and wonderful memories.

Mary Alice was born August 6, 1933, in Forsyth, Montana, to Francis Earl Riddle and Faye Lynette Koch Riddle. She grew up alongside her sister, Louise, and brother, Earl. In 1937, the family moved to...

Frances "Fran" Dukart

Frances "Fran" Dukart

Sep 2, 2026

Frances “Fran” Dukart, 94 of Billings, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at Morning Star Senior Living of Billings.The daughter of George Heidt and Frances Kubischta, Frances was born January 31, 1932 in Fayette, ND. She married Clemens Dukart in Gaylord, ND on September 25, 1951 and they made their home in Dickinson, ND until moving to Billings in 1958.Fran...

Wayne K Babcock

Wayne K Babcock

Sep 2, 2026

Wayne Keith Babcock was born in Billings, Montana. He was raised in and around Red Lodge and graduated from Red Lodge high school. He enlisted in the US Navy and honorably served four years. After the Navy he went to college in Michigan and became a teacher. Keith and his wife Zada Gae (nee Farnum) searched for a home for...

Murnell Lyalus Fargo

Murnell Lyalus Fargo

Aug 27, 2026

Murnell Lyalus Fargo of Billings, Montana passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026 at the age of 87 in Billings, surrounded by her family. Murnell was born in Butte, Montana on February 22, 1939. She was the daughter of Melvin and Lyalus Mikkelson. She graduated from Anaconda High School and attended Montana State University Bozeman for 2 years and University...

Robert R Jensen

Robert R Jensen

Aug 27, 2026

Robert R. Jensen, affectionately known to many as Bob, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026, at the age of 88. Born on March 4, 1938, in Billings, Montana, Bob was the cherished son of Ray A. and Marguerite (Murray) Jensen. 

A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Bob leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness. He is survived by...

Duncan Wohlgenant

Duncan Wohlgenant

Aug 24, 2026

Duncan Wohlgenant, 79, of Miles City, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by family. Duncan was born on May 16, 1947, in Miles City to Joe and Lillian Wohlgenant, and was the oldest of three children. Growing up on the family ranch near Kinsey, Duncan was active in 4-H and FFA, eventually becoming his chapter’s president. After graduating...

Clinton Knapp

Clinton Knapp

Aug 24, 2026

Clinton Robert Knapp, age 53, resident of Billings Montana died Monday,August 24, 2026.Clint was born October 18, 1972 in Fort Collins Colorado, He graduated from Fort Collins high school and lived in Fort Collins until 2022.Clint was an avid mountain biker and incredible athlete. Besides mountain biking, he also loved snowboarding, cross country skiing, hunting, archery and camping. He was...

Megan Alexandra Ghekiere

Megan Alexandra Ghekiere

Aug 23, 2026

In Loving Memory of Megan Ghekiere

Our hearts are heavy as we remember our beloved friend, Megan Alexandra Ghekiere, who unexpectedly passed away on August 23, 2026. Megan’s passing leaves an indescribable hole in the hearts of her husband, family, friends, and all those who were blessed to know and love her. Megan was the kind of person who left a...

Charlotte Marion Ghekiere

Charlotte Marion Ghekiere

Aug 23, 2026

Charlotte Marion Ghekiere was born on June 13, 2014, in Billings, Montana, to Erica Jarussi Schneider and Adam Ghekiere. She tragically passed away on August 23, 2026, in her hometown. Charlotte was a bright, quirky, intuitive soul with an indomitable spirit; her life was taken far too soon.

For the first three years, Charlotte didn't feel the need to leave her...

Landon Adam Ghekiere

Landon Adam Ghekiere

Aug 23, 2026

Landon Adam Ghekiere was born on April 23, 2011, in Billings, Montana, to Erica Jarussi Schneider and Adam Ghekiere. He tragically passed away on August 23, 2026, in his hometown. Landon was thoughtful, affectionate, sarcastic, witty, and intelligent; his life was taken far too soon.

Landon lived his life with curiosity and enthusiasm. As a toddler, he constantly wanted to help...

Ana Isabel Vargas Brenden

Ana Isabel Vargas Brenden

Aug 21, 2026

Ana Isabel Vargas Brenden, 87, of Scobey, Montana, passed away on August 21, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born in San José, Costa Rica in 1939. Twenty years later, Ana was an accountant at a tourist company when a chance encounter changed the course of her life. Tom Brenden of Scobey, Montana, spotted Ana through a window at her...

Donald Russell Angle

Donald Russell Angle

Aug 19, 2026

Donald Russell Angle

September 23, 1932 – August 19, 2026

Donald Russell Angle, of Billings, Montana, passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 93. He was born on September 23, 1932, in Byron, Oklahoma, to Roy and Sybil (Williams) Angle.

Don was a graduate of Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma, where he earned a Bachelor of Education and a Master...

Yvonne Harris

Yvonne Harris

Aug 18, 2026

Yvonne Beverly Lutgen Harris passed away in her home, surrounded by her husband and children, on August 18 at the age of 88. She was born July 12, 1938 in Valley City, ND. Her father, Leo Lutgen, was a farmer in LaMoure, ND, and her mother, Elaine (Maier) Lutgen helped manage the farm and ran the home. She grew up...

Patricia "Pat" Adams

Patricia "Pat" Adams

Aug 18, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Adams passed away August 18 after a remarkable and well-lived 101 years. She leaves behind a legacy of family, faith, education, adventure, and countless memories shared with the people she loved.Pat was born June 11, 1925, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Montana, to Gerald and Evelyn (Dotterwick) Early. Her brother, Sonny, joined the family four and a...

Monica L. Wilkins

Monica L. Wilkins

Aug 18, 2026

Monica Lynn Wilkins aged 34 passed away unexpectedly on August 18, 2026. She was born December 22, 1991 in Libby Montana and moved to Billings in 1993. Billings was her home from then on and it was here she grew into the independent strong woman her family loved. She was a beautiful and fierce mother of three. She met every...

Verba Phelps Valentine

Verba Phelps Valentine

Aug 18, 2026

Verba P. Valentine entered the world a few minutes before midnight on 13 August 1930 and departed it a few minutes after midnight on 18 August 2026 at the age of 96. The daughter of Frank K. Phelps and Eddalee Humiston Phelps, Verba spent her childhood on her family's ranches among the Pryor Mountains. She loved the land, and the...