Obituaries

Jul 2, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Eileen Opperud[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/opperud.jpg” width=”200″ height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Eileen Opperud” align=”left” ]

Eileen Opperud passed away on Saturday, July 2nd at the age 77 with her son Wayne and grandson Brandon at her side after a hard-fought three-year battle with cancer.

Eileen was born October 17, 1933 in Bonetrail, North Dakota on the...

Jul 1, 2012

Harry Funk WWII Veteran

In the late afternoon of June 28, a loving, tender heart beat for the last time. Just as he hoped, Harry passed away quickly and peacefully, sitting in his favorite deck chair, surrounded by his beautiful flowers.

Harry Robert Funk was born November 21, 1925, in Beach, North Dakota. The son...

Jun 30, 2012

On a beautiful June night as the sun went down on Hog Back Mountain, Kevin sat under the Elvis tree asking God to help him find a place where he could live in peace. God then took his hand and led him to a place that we call heaven.

Kevin loved the outdoors. It didn't matter if...

Jun 30, 2012

Doug Jochim of Billings, age 57, passed away Wednesday morning, June 27, 2012, of complications stemming from treatment for prostate cancer.

Doug was a very special person. He was loyal to his family, friends and coworkers, and always willing to give his time and considerable talent to help other people. Even after his death, he continued to...

Jun 29, 2012

Joseph H. Yerger passed away suddenly after a short illness on June 22, 2012.

Joe was born on April 1, 1931 in Forsyth to Mary and Henry Yerger. He graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1949 and married the love of his life Betty E. Steinmetz in 1950. After proudly serving his country in the United...

Jun 26, 2012

Jack Clifford Bennett, died Sunday, doing what he loved best. While outdoors in Montana, rafting down the Stillwater River, he drowned while trying to help others stranded in another boating accident. His selfless giving, even at risk to himself, reflected his pure thoughts, goals and soul.

He had worked for years as a wildland firefighter, and was...

Jun 26, 2012

Albert Nickola, 76, of Billings, formerly of Westby, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, June 22, 2012, at Billings Clinic.

Albert was born on Feb. 26, 1936, in El Paso, Texas, to Edwardo and Sara Piñeda. He was later adopted by his stepfather, Christo Nickola.

Albert grew up and received his education...

Jun 22, 2012

Elizabeth (Betty) Wilcox Eickelberg passed away at the age of 96 surrounded by family on Sunday, June 10, 2012. Betty was born in Minneapolis, MN, on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, 1915, to Jay and Bernice Augustine. After graduating from high school in Minneapolis, Betty attended Carleton College for two years and then graduated from the University of Minnesota with...

Jun 5, 2012

Wayne Irvin Love went to be with his Lord and dear departed family on June 5, 2012. He was surrounded by the people who loved him unconditionally.

What can we say about Wayne Love? He was born on Sept. 21, 1945, to Ernest and Lenora Love in Billings. He spent his entire life in the city he...

Jun 4, 2012

Roseana, our little angel, sadly left our world on June 4th. You were in our lives for a short time, but in that time you were and always will be our little princess. You accomplished many things from before your birth, to your first laugh and happy little toothless smile. We miss that smile, that satisfied sigh after a...

May 28, 2012

On May 28, 2012, our beloved Norma Peers passed away peacefully in the arms of her loved ones.

Born on Feb. 22, 1928, in Laurel, to Joe and Edith Price, Norma Olive Price set Southeastern Montana ablaze with her active spirit. After graduating from Laurel High School, she met and married Howard Sidney Peers of Missoula, and...

May 27, 2012

Daddy always told us four girls to eat our vegetables so we, too, could grow hair on our chests. Jack F Mueller died on May 27, 2012 after having Parkinson's rob him of his mobility, his speech and his intellect. Jack, the only son of Ernst and Emma (Laffman) Mueller, was born in West New York, New Jersey on...

May 26, 2012

Kathy's prayers were answered as she was called home to be reunited with her beloved husband, parents, sister and other dear friends, on May 26, 2012. Kathy was born Jan. 6, 1926 in Munith, MI to parents Harold and Ruth Hirth Ford. She was the 2nd of 4 daughters born to the Fords and grew up in a loving...

May 26, 2012

.Elroy J. Jauss "Al" passed away on Saturday, May 26, 2012, at St. Vincent Healthcare, after an illness.

He was born at Deaconess Hospital on July 6, 1940, the only child of El and Jean Jauss.

He attended school in Billings and had training in the Service as a Paratrooper Ranger. He received training in...

May 25, 2012

John S. Pickett, 89 of Billings, passed away on May 25, 2012. He was born in Powell, Wyo. to Stanley and Elizabeth Pickett. The family moved to Hysham and bought a small farm. At the age of 10, John's father was killed and the family moved to Pompey's Pillar, where he grew up and attended school in Huntley. He...

May 25, 2012

James R. Swain, Jr., 84 of Billings, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012, at St. Vincent Healthcare following a short but gallant battle with leukemia. Jim was born February 10, 1928 in Billings, Mont. the son of Esther (Prindle) and James R. Swain, Sr. He was one of 3 children. He was raised in Hardin and graduated from Hardin...

May 25, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Mary Pelatt[/gn_heading]

Mary Pelatt, 95 of Billings, passed away on May 25, 2012 at Jensen Cottage on the campus of St. John's Lutheran Ministries. She was born Mary Katherine Heilman in Bozeman, MT, July 28th, 1916, to Sadie & Ernest Heilman. Her father passed away when she was 5 and so was raised by...

May 24, 2012

Judy Armold (68) of Butte, MT passed away at Laurel Health and Rehabilitation Center surrounded by her family, at 10 a.m. on May 24, 2012 after a brief fight with her second round of breast cancer.

Judy was born in Bozeman, MT December 20, 1943 to Stanley and Dorothy Hedrick. She grew up in Bozeman, Havre, Great...

May 17, 2012

Barbara Mae McCabe, 85, of Billings, passed away on May 17,2012, at Riverstone Health Hospice. Barbara was born on May 10, 1927, in Belle Prairie, Mont., to Freedom Liberty Jones and Harriet Arva Shanks.

She obtained a teaching certificate in Billings and taught grades 1 through 8 for two years before marrying Stanley Strietmatter in Glendive. Mom...

May 14, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Calvin Vaughn[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tn_Vaughn21.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Calvin Vaughn” align=”left” ]

[frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/tn_Vaughn-11.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Calvin Vaughn” align=”left” ]

Calvin Vaughn, 87, of Billings went home to be with the Lord on May 14th at St. John’s Lutheran Home with family at his side. He was born November 22, 1922 in...