Obituaries

Feb 21, 2016

Doris Cecelia (DeCock) Beise, 78, of Billings, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016.

Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave. Pastor Dave Thompson of First Presbyterian Church will be officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service in Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park, 3605 Grand Ave. A reception...

Feb 21, 2016

Catherine Michele Schwend-Weimer was born on March 20, 1975 and grew into a woman who touched many lives. Cathy left this world on February 17, 2016 to be greeted in Heaven by her grandparents; Elmer & Betty Bent and Bill & Mary Schwend, father-in-law Charlie Weimer, Uncle Dean Bent, Cousin Jodi Tuell and many friends.

Cathy’s life...

Feb 21, 2016

Shireen Kaufmann, 77, passed away on Feb. 21, 2016, in Billings, with her family beside her.

She was a free-spirited mother of three children: Julie Ann Patrone, Anita L. Cook and Vincent Paul Patrone. Shireen resided in Absarokee with her two dogs, Alfy and Chloe, whom she cared for and loved very much.

A proud...

Feb 18, 2016

Mr. GrunertJames Frederick Grunert, 79 of Billings, passed away Friday August 7, 2006 at Billings Clinic.

The son of Ray and Ruth Grunert, Jim was born May 9, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN.

He served as an Aviation Cadet in the Navy during WWII and received a bachelor of science in mathematics from the University of...

Feb 16, 2016

Shirley Mary Manning Mouat was born on Aug. 31, 1921, to Dave and Ruth Manning of Hysham. She died in her home in Billings on Feb. 14, 2016.

Shirley married Bill G. Mouat on June 21, 1946, in Hysham.

She is survived by sons Martin (Mary) of Belgrade and William of Billings; grandchildren Tom (Michelle)...

Feb 13, 2016

Marcella Honas

April 6, 1934 - Feb. 9, 2016

On Feb. 9, 2016, our mother walked into Jesus' open arms. She was born and raised in Kansas. Even though it was challenging at times, she loved the farm life. Her favorite hobbies were cooking, baking, sewing and making blankets for family and friends....

Feb 13, 2016

Mark Leighton Robinson, age 88, passed away at his home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Prior to moving to Albuquerque in 2009, Mark had resided in Roswell for approximately 50 years. Mark will be remembered for his tender devotion to Jean Ries Robinson, his wife of more than 60 years as well as his love for his family. Mark founded...

Feb 13, 2016

Eileen Sabe Korber passed away Wednesday, February 10 at Grand Park, her home for the past four years.

She was born January 7, 1927, to Julius and Augusta Martens Sabe, the fourth of eight children. She graduated from Custer High School where she had been captain of the girls basketball team. After high school she briefly studied...

Feb 11, 2016

Jerry "Curly" Allen Burns, 83, of Billings, formerly of Ballantine, passed away on Monday, Feb. 8, 2016, at St. Vincent Healthcare.

Jerry was born on July 31, 1932, in Minot, N.D., to Irene and Harry Burns. Following high school, he served in the Navy during the Korean War.

He raced stock cars and was High...

Feb 10, 2016

Finally the daily struggle to breathe and walk without pain is over for my mom. On Feb. 7, 2016, she took a long, easy breath and walked, maybe ran, into the loving arms of her husband, Jack, who has been patiently waiting. There is no doubt she and my dad had front row seats to watch their Broncos play...

Feb 6, 2016

In the early morning hours of Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2016, Charles Peter "Chuck" Hanchett, 62, our friend, husband, father, grandfather and brother, left this earth, leaving a void that cannot be filled.

Chuck was born on Sept. 7, 1953, in Billings, to John and Marion Hanchett. Chuck was a gifted athlete and played on baseball All Star...

Feb 4, 2016

Born April 10, 1926 in Sebeka Minnesota; passed away January 30, 2016.

Jim Larson grew up in a Catholic family of 8 children (5 girls and 3 boys) in North Dakota. The family lived in a modest home where he could look up at the stars and snow coming through the ceiling cracks while sleeping in a...

Feb 3, 2016

Our beloved Natalie accidently let slip the reins of life on Saturday, January 30, 2016. Cause of death was an accidental drug interaction. Her short 20 years were filled with passion, intelligence, and an infectious respect for people and animals of all kinds.

Natalie was born April 21, 1995 in Billings, Montana. She attended Rimrock, Rose Park...

Feb 3, 2016

Jake, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend, passed away on Jan. 13, 2016, of a sudden heart attack. Jake was born to Robert Jacobson Sr. and DeLoris A. Jacobson in Fulton, S.D., on Sept. 7, 1951. He spent most of his youth growing up in Wyoming and Montana. After Jake graduated from Sheridan High School, he...

Feb 3, 2016

Rick Hutchinson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, surrounded by family.

Rick was born on May 20, 1934, in the back of a car in Columbus, Ohio. He attended Columbus West High School, where he met his future wife, Barbara Williams. They were married on Sept. 15, 1956. They both attended Ohio State University, and...

Jan 31, 2016

Lola Hankel Berlinsky passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at St. John's Lutheran Home, at the age of 92. She was born on March 10, 1923, in Billings, the second of six children, to Earl and Martha Love.

After attending Billings Senior High, she married Norbert Fode, moved to California and, together, they had one son, Dennis....

Jan 29, 2016

Steve E. Hlebichuk passed peacefully on Friday evening January 29, 2016 at Valley Health Care Center.

Steve was born on Dec. 19, 1925, on the family ranch in Billings County, N.D. His parents, William "Bill" Hlebichuk and Monica Basaraba Hlebichuk, homesteaded about 10 miles north and west of Gorham, N.D.

Steve attended his first six...

Jan 28, 2016

Joan Louise Budeau Mazzucola, 73, of Billings, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at her home, after a long battle with cancer, with her sister and daughter by her side.

Joan was born in Havre on July 17, 1942, to Albert and Leora (Wendland) Budeau, and raised in Rudyard, Mont. Growing up, she helped on the...

Jan 27, 2016

Patricia Gwen (Lee) Ballantyne, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister and friend, 79, of Billings, passed away peacefully, on Jan. 24, 2016, at Morning Star Assisted Living.

Patti was born March 17, 1936, on their family farm in Westhope, N.D. She would always tell the story of how she was delivered on St. Patrick's Day by...

Jan 27, 2016

Clark Allison DeFrance, 73, of Billings, died on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016. He was the first son of Allison and Erma Clark DeFrance, born on Sept. 17, 1942, in Glendale, Calif.

He was raised in San Leandro, Calif., and graduated from high school in Kirkland, Wash. After proudly serving in the Army, he attended and graduated from...