Obituaries

Mar 2, 2024

Helen Hughes, 96, a lifelong resident of Montana, passed away on March 2, 2024, at Trustwell Assisted Living Mission, Kansas.

She was born on July 6, 1927, in Roundup Montana, the daughter of William and Elsie Neuman.

She married Robert L. Hughes on Aug. 17, 1954, in Roundup. They resided in several Montana cities during...

Feb 25, 2024

Danny passed away on Feb. 25, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1986, to Jeff Wilson and Liz Coffman Tryan.

Danny married Cheney Christianson on June 7, 2014. They shared three children: Aiden (8), Madison (4) and Braylon (8 months). He enjoyed being a husband and dad. Danny and Cheney enjoyed spending time as a family...

Feb 24, 2024

It is with both deep sorrow and the hope of heaven that we mourn the loss of Marvin Magnus Solberg, who peacefully passed away in Billings, Montana, on Feb. 24, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on April 17, 1937, in Billings, to Magnus Jakob and Iva Elizabeth (Brekke) Solberg. He was our sweet dad, loving...

Feb 21, 2024

Alice E. Lundgren was born on Feb. 15, 1930, in Opheim, Montana, a daughter of William A. Costin and Mamie Marie Hudson Costin. Alice moved with her family to Hinsdale, Montana, when she was 4 years old and spent her childhood there on the family dairy farm. She graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1948. During high school, she...

Feb 21, 2024

Daniel Douglas “Doug” Vladic, age 82, passed away Feb. 21, 2024, at RiverStone Health Hospice House, with his wife and daughters by his side. He was already fighting dementia when, in 2023, he contracted norovirus and covid, causing his dementia to worsen, resulting in his death.

Doug was born on May 7, 1941, in Roundup, the youngest...

Feb 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Maureen Elizabeth Moloney Ille: A Life Celebrated

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Moloney Ille, a beloved Mom/Mimi who departed from this world on Feb. 18, 2024. She left behind a legacy of love, kindness and strength that will forever be cherished by...

Feb 16, 2024

Alan E Wright, 36, of Billings, passed away at his home on Feb. 16, 2024.

Alan was born on April 5, 1987, in Bozeman and grew up in Springhill. He attended school in Belgrade, graduating in 2006. Alan moved to Billings in 2011 and resided in three different group homes under the care of Residential Support Services...

Feb 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Scott Pekovich: A Revered Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Son, Friend and PGA Golf Pro.

My husband, Scott Pekovich, beloved PGA Golf Professional whose passion for the game inspired many, passed away on Feb. 15, 2024, after one helluva yearlong battle with appendix cancer, leaving behind a legacy of sportsmanship, dedication and kindness. He was...

Feb 13, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, Jace Allan VavRosky was called home, and Heaven gained a truly inspirational and extraordinary young man. Jace’s brave fight against melanoma came to an end in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his parents and beloved black labs, Enzo and Cruz. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his passing, but...

Feb 13, 2024

Brian Webster Dibble passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, in the embrace of his family at his residence at Morningstar of Billings. He died of natural causes following a gradual decline of strength due to physical disability.

Brian was born to Marie Amanda (Wolf) and Leslie Fon Dibble in Stanley, North Dakota, on Oct. 25,...

Feb 11, 2024

Mary Anne Souza passed away peacefully, with family at her side and Elvis Presley singing in the background, on Feb. 11, 2024, after a long, happy and eventful life. She was born on March 13, 1943, to Anne and Jim Rowe in Kalispell. She grew up as the only child of parents who owned a busy restaurant/drive-in, as her...

Feb 10, 2024

In Loving Memory of Marian Louise Icopini

1936 — 2024

With heavy hearts, we bid farewell to our cherished matriarch, Marian Louise Icopini, who departed this world on Feb. 10, 2024, at the age of 87, after a short illness.

Marian was born on March 26, 1936, to Ray...

Feb 10, 2024

Rosemary (Lande) Simon passed away in hospice comfort care on Feb. 10, 2024, with her four children by her side. It is difficult to find all the right words and thoughts to cover a long, well-lived, good life of an exceptionally strong woman over the span of 95 years. We can only skim the surface of what a remarkable,...

Feb 7, 2024

Daniel Emanuel Kraft, 80, of Billings, peacefully passed away in his home on Feb. 7, 2024, surrounded by family.

He was born to Emanuel and Olga Kraft on April 19, 1943, in Billings.

Dan grew up in Stillwater County with his three brothers: Elmer, Ed and Larry. He graduated from Absarokee High School in 1962...

Feb 6, 2024

Corbin Lee Damjanovich passed away on Feb. 6, 2024. He was the son of Milton Blazo Damjanovich and Carol Lynn Openshaw Smith. Corbin was born in Billings on Sept. 27, 1969. He was the third child of Milton and Carol, raised with sisters Dona and Tracy.

Corbin grew up near Shepherd. He graduated from Shepherd High School...

Feb 6, 2024

Karen Lee Swiftney, 71, of Greybull, Wyoming, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, surrounded by her family, after a three-year courageous battle with cancer.

Karen was brought into this world on July 6, 1952 (on her grandparent’s 42nd wedding anniversary) to Lester and Barbara (Nedervelt) Werly. Karen graduated in 1970 from...

Feb 6, 2024

Richard F. Forcella, 75, of Billings, formerly of Sidney, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, at St. Vincent Healthcare.

Rick was born on Jan. 20, 1949, in Butte. He graduated from Boys Central in Butte and earned a bachelor’s degree from Western Montana College. He worked as a Social Studies Teacher for 37 years at Sidney...

Feb 3, 2024

Paul David Bray, 58, of Hilt, California, passed away on Feb. 3, 2024, in Billings.

He was born on Jan. 1, 1966, in Medford, Oregon. Paul was a loving husband to Louise Bray and devoted and proud father to Rachel Bray (Kyle Taylor), Jana Bray (Cody Sudduth), Jessee Bray and Danielle Bray, and grandfather to Emmitt Bray,...

Jan 30, 2024

Maureen Booth was a force of nature. Born October 26, 1931, in Mitchell, South Dakota, she died peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Billings, Montana.

Maureen was a South Dakota girl. An only child, she grew up in Pierre, South Dakota during the Depression. She had a favorite closet where she loved to...

Jan 29, 2024

Greg Hughes, 59, of Great Falls, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2024, at Parkhill Manor, of medical complications.

He was born on March 10, 1964, in Great Falls, the adopted son of Robert L. and Helen Hughes. He spent the majority of his life in Great Falls.

Greg is survived by his mother, Helen; sister Yvonne...