Obituaries

May 13, 2012

On May 13, 2012, our beloved mother, grandmother and friend was called home by her Heavenly Father. She was a gentle, loving Christian woman, and an inspiration to all who knew her.

Marilyn was born on Dec. 29, 1929, to Harry I. Zachow and Zelia Breidung Zachow in Spokane, Wash. She spent her early years in Spokane...

May 10, 2012

After a brief stay at St. John's Lutheran Home, Betty Dernback, 88 of Billings, passed quietly on May 10, 2012. She was born on September 19, 1923 to Jacob and Martha Shaffer in Billings, the sixth of 8 children.

Betty is survived by Charles, her husband of 66 years; her two daughters Nancy (Charly) Sinclair and Jeanne...

May 7, 2012

Judith Anne “Judy” Roberts, 43 of Billings, beloved daughter and sister, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 7, 2012. Those left to cherish her memory will miss her very much.

Judy loved her pets, caring for many animals during the brief time she was with us. She was preceded in death by her father; grandparents;...

May 6, 2012

Judge James R. Browning, considered the face of the nation's largest federal appellate court, died on Sunday, May 6, 2012. He was 93. Browning, appointed by President Kennedy, served on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for 50 years, the longest tenure in the court's history, and the San Francisco courthouse was named in his honor. Judge Browning...

May 5, 2012

Chester Paul Dabrowski, 69 of Sheridan, Wyo., formerly of Billings, passed away in Sheridan on May 5, 2012. Chester has left this world to soar in Heaven, leaving behind all illness and suffering.

Chester was born in Chicago, Ill., on April 24, 1943. He graduated from Albert G. Lane High School in Chicago as salutatorian of his...

May 4, 2012

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Edythe T. McCleary, loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend went to her heavenly home May 4, 2012, due to Parkinson’s disease. Edythe was born Dec. 23, 1928, to John E. Sr. and Minnie Burton Turley at St. Vincent Hospital and was raised on the Mountain Home Ranch, Musselshell, where she...

May 4, 2012

Julia Worley Echerd peacefully passed away at her home in Billings, Mont. on May 4, 2012. She grew up in Ohio, attended Principia College, and graduated from Miami University of Oxford, Ohio with a BA degree in English Literature. She was employed by Trans World Airlines as a Reservation Agent and in the travel department of Nationwide Insurance. She...

Apr 27, 2012

Kathleen "Kay" Rochon, 73 of Billings, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at Billings Clinic Hospital.

The daughter of Truman and Alice Kahl, Kay was born in Prairie Farm, Wisconsin, June 19, 1938.

Kay married Tom Rochon in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin in 1958. They have made their home in Billings since 1981.

Kay...

Apr 27, 2012

Curt VanDelinder went to heaven, Friday, April 27, 2012, after a long and courageous battle against Diabetes. He was 50 years old.

He was born Dec. 17, 1961. Curt was a very special person. Many men aspire to be a devoted husband, father, son, brother, friend, citizen, and employee, but Curt succeeded. He graduated from Billings West...

Apr 26, 2012

On April 26, 2012, Rose Emma Cooper passed away in her sleep at the age of 105. She was born May 18, 1906 to Lewis Bedque Maxfield and Emma Artimissa Butler in Granite, Utah. She was the 8th of 10 children. Her father ran a freight hauling business and provided living quarters and meals to men he hired to...

Apr 25, 2012

Magdalen "Maggie" M Schwartz , 87 of Billings, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Horizon Hospice Home.(1924-2012)

On October 27, 1924 a feisty Irish/Bohemian baby girl was born in Ray, ND. This feisty nature would serve her well over the next 87 years. Our mother Magdalen "Maggie" M Schwartz was the first of a large...

Apr 25, 2012

Gordon G. Weber passed away on April 25, 2012, at Horizon Hospice Home of Billings.

Gordon was born on Oct. 29, 1915, in Washburn, N.D., to George H. and Katharine Weber. He attended elementary and high schools in Washburn, and was a graduate of Jamestown College, Jamestown, N.D., in June 1937.

On June 19, 1946,...

Apr 25, 2012

Gloria Magdalyn (Carroll) Boroughs, 92, of Billings, died quietly with family at her side, on April 25, 2012. Born on September 7, 1919, in New Orleans, Gloria spent most of her early years living in Westlake, La, where she loved and enjoyed many dear friends and close family, and where she met her husband, J.C. Boroughs.

In...

Apr 21, 2012

Ruth "Granny" Alice Dunn, 88, passed away suddenly at Billings Clinic on April 21,2012. Born in the small rural community of Loco, OK, on August 31, 1923, Ruth was the youngest of six children of John and Mary Bandy. Ruth married her high school sweetheart, Chester in 1940.

After WWII, Ruth and Chester moved to Montana with...

Apr 20, 2012

Sharyn Kaye Bishop, an angel in every way, passed on to Heaven, at her home, on April 20, 2012, at the age of 69. During her eleven years in Billings, Sharyn suffered from several illnesses and a great deal of pain; however, she was loved by those she came into contact with, many saying what a "sweet" woman she...

Apr 17, 2012

Donald Irving Twito, M.D., age 67, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home Tuesday, April 17, 2012.

Don was born April 25, 1944 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Irving and Leona (Mellum) Twito. Don was raised in Minneapolis with sister Jane and brother Ken, graduating from Roosevelt High School in 1962.

Don remained...

Apr 13, 2012

Anne (Stene) Pepple died in Butte, MT early Friday morning, April 13, 2012. She was 91 years old.

Annie was born May 5, 1920 to Chris and Martha Stene. She was the youngest of six children and the only child born in a hospital. Annie graduated from Joliet High School in 1938 and after graduating from Billings...

Apr 12, 2012

.Claris Kelly Peterson Welch passed away Thursday, April 12, 2012, at her home. Born in 1932 and raised in Billings she was the daughter of Claire and Minnie Kelly. She passed away after battling lung cancer, Alzheimer's disease and, finally, congestive heart failure.

Claris grew up in downtown Billings and attended North Park Elementary, Lincoln Junior High...

Apr 9, 2012

Clara June Jacobson, 64, died Monday, April 9, 2012, at home in Billings. She was born to Robert and Velma Martin in Albuquerque, New Mexico, on November 3, 1947.

Throughout her life and in her battle with ALS, Clara exemplified the fruits of the spirit. Though she didn't need the daily reminder, she kept this list on...

Apr 9, 2012

Rosalie Marian Pfeifer, 94 of Billings, died on April 9, 2012. She was born on Feb. 18, 1918, in Huntley, and raised on the "Project," along with two brothers and two sisters.

Rosalie was a wiz with numbers and worked for the U.S. Civil Service, in accounting service, for 30 years.

After retirement, Rosalie and...