Ronda Lynn Poindexter
Mar 16, 2026
Ronda Lynn Poindexter passed away on March 16, 2026, in Billings, Montana. Born on June 25, 1959, in Asheboro, North Carolina, Ronda’s life was marked by devotion to her loved ones and a spirit that reflected a quiet strength.
Ronda served her country with limited service in the United States Air Force. Her time in the military, though brief, was a...
Suzanne L Smoot
Mar 13, 2026
Suzanne L. Smoot, 87, a long-time resident of Billings, passed away on Friday, March 13, after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Suzanne was born on April 22, 1938. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and carried throughout her life a deep appreciation for learning, the arts, and the outdoors.
In Billings, Suzanne was an enthusiastic supporter of the...
Cheri Juanita Finnicum
Mar 9, 2026
Cheri Juanita Finnicum (Bousquet) went home to meet her Savior on March 9, 2026 at the age of 72. She left this world in the embrace of her daughters while listening to Elvis; a perfect sendoff. Cheri was born on September 25, 1954 in Missoula, MT to Gene and Edith Bousquet. She grew up in Lewistown, MT and graduated from...
Beverly "Bev" Lynn Pinnick
Mar 7, 2026
Beverly (Bev) Lynn Pinnick was born on October 1st, 1950 in Whitefish, Montana and passed away suddenly at her home in Billings, Montana on March 7th, 2026.
Bev lived her first four years in Whitefish, until her father (Harold Schooley) and mother (Marjorie Schooley) decided to move the family—including her baby brother Terry—to Cody, Wyoming in mid-February 1955 when Harold accepted...
David A. Kirst
Mar 6, 2026
David Alan Kirst, 87, of Billings, Montana, died from congestive heart failure on March 6, 2026.
David was born to Grace and Walter Kirst of Springfield, Missouri, on July 4, 1938.
David graduated from Purdue University with a degree in mechanical engineering. His first job was with the Boeing Company in Seattle, Washington, working on the Minuteman program. Later, he moved to...
Dorothea M. Batts
Mar 6, 2026
On March 6, 2026, we said goodbye to Dorothea M. Batts, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Born July 4, 1928 to William and Maude Kennettle, Dorothea was born at home, on the family farm near Fairfax, Manitoba, Canada. The youngest of six children, Dorothea’s father was 66 when she was born. He was very proud of his beautiful little daughter.
After...
Ernest Boroszuk
Mar 5, 2026
Ernest Floyd Boroszuk born August 1, 1937 in LaMoure ND passed away March 5, 2026, at his home.
Ernie spent his early years in Fort Ransom, ND. He joined the Army and was PFC with the 44th Division of Structural Engineers in Korea. After coming home, he married Sheila Holm and began the adventure of traveling the Midwest on road construction....
Sharon Kay Hull
Mar 5, 2026
Sharon Kay Hull, known affectionately as “Babe,” but preferring to be called Sharon, entered into eternal rest on March 5, 2026, after 80 vibrant years of life. Born to Sam and Ellen Bernhardt on May 7, 1945, Sharon was a beacon of love and kindness to all who knew her. Her spirit will continue to live on through her beloved...
Kathryn Olness
Mar 5, 2026
Kathryn “Kay” Ann Olness, 81, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026. Kay was born February 1, 1945, in Sacramento, California, to Kermit and Elaine Eckley. While Kermit was away in Germany, five-month-old Kay and her mother, Elaine, moved to Lewistown, Montana to live with Kermit’s family, whom Elaine had never met. The reunited family later moved...
Linda Mae Freitag
Mar 3, 2026
Linda Freitag passed away on March 3, 2026, from complications following a long battle with cancer.
Linda Mae Blumfield was born on April 30, 1950, to Dave Blumfield and Henrietta “Reca” Albertini Blumfield in Great Falls, MT. In 1952, the family moved to Havre, MT. She worked in her family’s grocery store, Dave’s Foods, during high school. Linda graduated from Havre...
Susan McDaniel
Feb 28, 2026
Susan McDaniel passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026 in Billings. She is survived by sister, Gretta Wells of Kalispell and nieces, Jennifer Wells of Bozeman and Jamie Lefebvre of Whitefish and grand nieces, Jalan and Lily. She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Stu Conner.
Susan was born in Austin, Texas. Susan began her journey into...
Robert D. Feld
Feb 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we share that our Dad, Robert “Bob” Feld, passed away on February 21, 2026, after a hard fight with aggressive bladder cancer. He was at home, surrounded by the love of his family — exactly where he wanted to be.
Bob was born on February 27, 1951, in El Paso, Texas.
Bob began his career as...
Kevin E. Costello
Feb 21, 2026
Kevin Edward Costello passed away February 21, 2026. He was born on November 29, 1948 in Billings, Montana.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Catherine Costello; siblings Mary, Frank, John, Jimmy, Tommy, Joe, Judy Grier, and sister-in-law Patricia Costello.
He is survived by wife Betty, daughter Caitlin, son Sean, daughter-in-law Sara and grandson Jaxson, sisters Regina and Kathy.
No...
Anna Marie Hopkins
Feb 17, 2026
Anna Marie Hopkins, 70, passed away at her home unexpectedly on February 17, 2026. Known as Ann, she was born June 14, 1955, to Adam and Veronica (Vera) Valatkas in Springfield, Ill. She had two brothers, Anthony and Adam, as well as two sisters, Margaret (Marge) Rogers and Jeanette Black. Ann had just retired seven months ago from her job...
James Lemon
Feb 15, 2026
James (Jim) Morrill Lemon, 84, of Billings, died on Sunday, February 15th, 2026 surrounded by his loving family in the comfort of his home. He was born on June 4th, 1941 to James (Jim) Mathew Lemon and Janet A. Lemon in Sheridan, WY. Jim attended high school in Hardin, MT. He married Tempe Brammer of Story, WY. on July 14th,...
Robert Brekke
Feb 14, 2026
Robert D. Brekke, known as Bob Brekke, passed peacefully with family at his side on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City where he was being evaluated for a liver transplant. Bob was born in Scobey, Montana, on April 14, 1955, to Norman and Clarice Brekke. He was raised in Scobey along with his older sister...
Coy C. Owens Jr.
Feb 13, 2026
Coy C. Owens Jr., 63, was born on November 11, 1962, in Long Beach, California, to Sharron Sloan and Coy Owens. The family later moved to Albany, Oregon, where Coy went to school until 11th grade before deciding to join the Army. He married his childhood sweetheart in 1987.
Coy enlisted in the Army in March 1980. After an honorable discharge,...
Thomas Lawrence Sullivan
Feb 11, 2026
Thomas Lawrence Sullivan used up the last of his nine lives on February 11, 2026, passing away peacefully at home in Billings, Montana, at the age of 78.
Born on February 5, 1948, in Casper, Wyoming, to Dennis and June Sullivan, Tom grew up in Midwest, Wyoming. Much of his childhood was spent alongside his younger brother, Bobby, exploring, causing just...
James A. Miars
Feb 11, 2026
James A. Miars "Jim" passed away surrounded by family on February 11, 2026 after a long fight with kidney and heart disease.
Jim was born in Forsyth Montana on May 3rd, 1960 to Clayton and Kathleen Miars. He was the seventh of ten children. Jim grew up in Forsyth and enjoyed playing basketball. He won many awards including "Basketballs Best Defensive...
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