Sherry Milburn
May 16, 2026
Sherry passed away peacefully at Billings Clinic on Saturday, May 16, 2026, surrounded by family. Sherry struggled with many health challenges throughout her life. Most recently she fought a long three-year battle with cancer and as of January 2026, was deemed cancer free. Unfortunately, medications that treat one condition can sometimes reveal other underlying issues.
Sherry was born in Billings, Montana...
Roxie Lee McClintock
May 14, 2026
Roxie McClintock (Hopkins) went to heaven while peacefully in her home in Lockwood, Montana, nine days before her seventy-first birthday on May 14, 2026. She passed from complications from receiving breast cancer radiation and having COPD.
Roxie was born in Watertown, South Dakota, on May 23, 1955. Roxie moved to California as a teenager and then to BIllings for high school,...
Richard James Ruff
May 14, 2026
Richard (Dick) J. Ruff - born 2/28/36 (just missing leap year)…passed to his eternal home, on 5/14/26, and had accepted Christ Jesus as Lord & Savior while hospitalized.
To most he was known as Dick. His inner circle affectionately called him: Dickie, Pa, Pop, Papa, Dad, ggpa, or gramps.
He was an army vet., having served 12/07/54-11/16/57. Final rank being SP3. Received...
Keith O. Hanson
May 14, 2026
Born to Carl and Mildred Hanson, Keith grew up with his siblings on a farm in rural Watertown, South Dakota. He attended St. Olaf College and eventually earned a Master of Divinity degree at Luther Seminary in St. Paul. Minnesota. During that time he worked in a variety of jobs to help pay for his education. Keith began his professional...
Janette G. Rutledge
May 12, 2026
Janette Gail Dean Rutledge, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, joined her Savior on May 12, 2026, at the age of 83, surrounded by her devoted family. She leaves behind a legacy of love, compassion, and steadfast faith.
Janette was born on March 8, 1943, in Miles City, Montana, to Rankin and Helen Dean (Stitser). She was the cherished sister of...
Mark Robert Erickson
May 8, 2026
Mark Robert Erickson, beloved husband, father and grandpa, joined his heavenly father on Friday, May 8, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family when he lost his battle to chronic illness.
Mark was born in Austin Minnesota on July 31, 1954. He was the youngest of two children born to Robert and Mary Jane Erickson. Growing up he excelled and...
Patrick Holland
May 7, 2026
Passed away on May 7, 2026. Born in Havre, Montana to Francis and Virginia Lee (Daigle) Holland, he served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict, earning several medals and commendations. After his military service ended, he made his way to Joliet, Montana, where he owned and operated a construction company. He built his own home, and continued learning...
Patricia E. Fleck
May 6, 2026
Patricia Eva (Hancock) Fleck, 68, of Rio Rico, AZ passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at her sister's home in Billings, MT.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at American Lutheran Church in Billings. Burial will be at a later date.
Patty was born in Plentywood, MT on July 12, 1957 to Bryce E. and...
Jamie Lee Gaskins
May 4, 2026
Jamie Lee Gaskins, 64, passed away peacefully at her home in Columbus, Montana, on May 4, 2026.
Jamie was born on July 17, 1961, in Billings, Montana, to David Lee Pierce and Karen Rae Pierce (Branstetter). She was the oldest of three daughters, growing up alongside her sisters, Lisa and Susan.
She graduated from Columbus High School in 1980. She married Joel...
Grace E. Landon
May 4, 2026
Grace Ellen Landon (White) passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side. Born in Bearcreek and raised in Red Lodge, Grace married her childhood friend Edward Earl Landon. The couple moved to Billings and raised their family at their home on Miles Avenue, where she lived for 70 years. Grace worked as a cosmetologist for many years, eventually owning...
Willard Douglas Johnson
May 1, 2026
Willard Douglas Johnson, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026 at the age of 99 surrounded by family. Born in Malta, Montana on January 3rd, 1927 he was the son of Harold H. and Ethel R. Johnson. He was the youngest of four children, Edith (Carlson), Don and Harold Jr., all deceased.
In 1951, he had the good...
Valeria "Val" Ann Jeffries
Apr 29, 2026
Valeria Ann Jeffries, known to those who loved her as "Taz" or "Valkyrie," passed away on April 26, 2026, at her home in Shepherd, Montana, after a courageous battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Born on July 7, 1959, in Deadwood, South Dakota, Val lived every single one of her 66 years with a warmth, determination, and joy that left...
Catherine Moseley Elsey
Apr 29, 2026
Catherine Moseley Elsey, a loving wife, devoted mother, and beloved grandmother, passed away on April 29, 2026, at the age of 85. She was born on March 7, 1941, in Charleston, South Carolina, to Hazle and Margaret Moseley, the youngest of their three children. After Hazle’s untimely passing in 1942, Margaret later married Leroy Heissenbuttle, and together they added twin...
Bruce Allen Cummins
Apr 28, 2026
Bruce Allen Cummins, 78, of Billings Montana passed away April 28, 2026, after a year-long, hard-fought battle with cancer.
Bruce was born April 14, 1948 in Newton, NJ, to Thalia and William Cummins III. He was the oldest of four children. Bruce attended elementary and high school in New Jersey; his bachelor degree was attained while he was in the military.
Bruce...
Shirley A. Cline
Apr 27, 2026
Per Shirley's wishes, no services will be held. Rather than reaching out to the family directly, please leave condolences below.
Shawna K. Grove Hart
Apr 22, 2026
Shawna K. Grove, born Shawna K. Hart on November 29, 1990, in Billings, Montana, passed away tragically on April 22, 2026. Her life, though far too short, was marked by a radiant spirit and a heart overflowing with love, touching all who were fortunate enough to know her.
Shawna was charismatic and joyful—a woman whose very presence was illuminated by a...
Michele Brocopp Zander
Apr 21, 2026
Michele Brocopp Zander, age 58 of Billings, Montana, passed away on Tuesday April 21, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was the eldest of two children born to Don and Marilyn Brocopp in Billings, MT. She attended Billings West High and followed with college at Colorado State University. After working in marketing in Vail, Colorado she moved...
Violet Rose Splitstone
Apr 20, 2026
Violet Splitstone, age 75 of Powell, Wyoming, passed away on April 20, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.
She was the youngest of three children born to Jack and Velma Ellis in Council Grove, Kansas. After attending Bible college in St. Louis, she made her way to Rawlins, Wyoming, to establish a church. Soon after, she met Nathan Splitstone....
Tony Webb
Apr 18, 2026
Antonio Lee Webb was born May 8th, 1999 in Billings, MT.
Most people know him as Tony. He grew up in Laurel, MT, where he found the love of his life, life long best friends, his many passions and truly became the person we all know him to be.
He was raised by two loving parents, alongside five siblings who gave each...
Lyle H. Hansen
Apr 16, 2026
Lyle Hansen, age 87 of Billings, passed away surrounded by family in his home on April 16, 2026. He was born to Lyla (Myhre) and Harvey Hansen in Hayes Township, Minnesota on June 16, 1938, and grew up there with his brothers, Lyndon and Glenn.
The call of the wild west was irresistible to Lyle, so he raised his family in...
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