Obituaries

Feb 23, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Cindy Johnson[/gn_heading]

Cindy passed from this world to a new adventure on February 23, 2012 at her home in Huntley, with her children by her side, after a short battle with cancer. Cindy was born on May 20, 1959, the second of two daughters to Tom and Betty Beven, in Billings. Cindy had quite...

Feb 22, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Robert E. Schmidt[/gn_heading]

Robert Schmidt passed away surrounded by his family on February 22, 2012 at the age of 74.

Bob was born on October 13th 1937 in Isabel, South Dakota to Reine and Martha Schmidt. Bob was the youngest of eight children. When Bob was a young boy, his family moved...

Feb 21, 2012

Mary Elizabeth Vadnais, 80, of Billings, passed away at RiverStone Hospice Home on Feb. 21, 2012.

Mary was born on Jan. 2, 1932, in Billings, the daughter of Harvey and Hildegaard Schroeder.

Mary lived a full life, and she often reflected on how she really had no regrets. Her husband made it possible for her...

Feb 21, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Carolyn Kern Lambrecht[/gn_heading]

Carolyn Kern Lambrecht, 78, of Billings, passed away at her home on Feb. 21, 2012, following brief illness.

Carolyn was born on Oct. 4, 1933, in Mott, N.D., one of 11 children to Russell and Albertina Kern.

Carolyn moved to Billings with her family when she was...

Feb 20, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Sam McDonald[/gn_heading]

Samuel Edwin McDonald, Jr., 76, of Billings, passed away peacefully at home on February 20, 2012. He was born on April 5, 1935 in Great Falls, Montana to Mary and Sam McDonald Sr. Sam moved to Billings at a young age when his mother married Billy B. Bowman. He attended Catholic schools...

Feb 18, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Glenn Lardy[/gn_heading]

Glenn "Buck" Lardy, 78, was called home to his Lord and Savior on February 18, 2012 with his wife and family by his side.

Buck, the youngest of four children, was born to Louis and Gladys Lardy on May 5, 1933 in Glendive, MT. He graduated from high school and...

Feb 18, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Lindsay Rae Johnson[/gn_heading]

Lindsay Rae Johnson, 27, entered the Spirit World on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012.

Lindsay was born on April 1, 1984, to Renee Trottier and Ron Johnson. Lindsay grew up and attended schools in Billings and started her college studies in Missoula, later continuing her studies in Billings.

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Feb 18, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Neil Wolff[/gn_heading]

Neil Wolff, 95, went home to Jesus on February 18, 2012, surrounded by the love of family members.

Neil was born July 21st, 1916, to Edwin and Anna Wolff. He was one of five brothers raised on the homestead near Lindsay, Montana. As a young man he joined the CCC...

Feb 17, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Yvonne Mansfield[/gn_heading]

The world lost a beloved soul the morning of Friday, February 17, 2012. Yvonne Zita Mansfield was born in Southend-on-Sea, England on June 8, 1923, the only child of Frederick C. and Teres A. Robinson. She grew up in England and attended the Alexandra College for Girls in Westcliff until it closed...

Feb 15, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Betty Jean Miller[/gn_heading] Betty Jean "Jeanie" Miller, 81, of Billings, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012, at the Billings Health and Rehabilitation Center.

The daughter of Gene and Ruth Rockhold, Jeanie was born on Sept. 16, 1930, in Winfield, Kan. She graduated from Haven High School in 1947 and the Chillicothe Business School in...

Feb 12, 2012

On February 12, 2012, Gunner Perry Zundel, son of Robbie and Robin, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior. Gunner was a beloved member of our family for a very short period of time.

Gunner is loved and cherished by his parents; sisters Bailey and Morgan; and their families. He is now in heaven...

Feb 10, 2012

Harry L. Bird, 87, of Billings, passed away on February 10, 2012 after a brief illness. He was born July 22, 1924 in Greybull, Wyoming, to Arthur and Anna Bird, along with his twin sister Harriett. He engaged in all the joys of a small town upbringing, and when he was old enough he helped his father, who owned...

Feb 8, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Donald Phillip Hart[/gn_heading]

Dad (Donald Phillip Hart) passed away at his home on Feb. 8, 2012.

Dad was born on Sept. 16, 1935, to Phillip and Amelia (Fox) Hart in Laurel. He played a lot of baseball in his younger years, and was an outstanding pitcher. He graduated from Billings Senior High...

Feb 2, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Mavis Curry[/gn_heading]

On Feb. 2, 2012, Mavis Curry, 76, of Billings, passed away from this life at her home, following a battle with cancer.

Mavis was born on May 22, 1935, in Pipestone County, Minn., in the family home, to William and Mildred (Ness) Griffin. In her early years, she attended school...

Feb 1, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Ronald Girard[/gn_heading]

Ronald Girard, age 61, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at his home in Billings following a valiant struggle with cancer. He is remembered and loved by his wife of 33 years Kathleen Girard, his daughter Bridget Girard, mother Pauline Riggin Myhre of Glasgow, Uncle Walt Riggin of Glasgow, MT, sister Shelly...

Jan 30, 2012

Clair Moody, a World War II veteran (163rd infantry, Pacific Theater) and one of the "Greatest Generation" passed away in Billings on January 30, 2012 after a lengthy illness. A son of Floyd and Ivine Moody, he was born in Billings on July 16, 1922. After graduating from high school, Clair joined the army and served 5 years until...

Jan 29, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Charleen Novak[/gn_heading]

On Sunday, January 29, 2012, the open, generous heart of Charlee Novak stopped while she was doing what she loved. Although she was revived long enough to give her children time to say good-bye, she died on January 30.

Charleen "Charlee" Marie Novak was born on August 19, 1929, in...

Jan 28, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Gary R. Hafer[/gn_heading]

Gary R. Hafer, 53 of Billings, died at his parents' home, on January 28, 2012, following a five month battle with cancer. Gary was born on October 19, 1958, in Casper, Wyoming, the youngest son of Ann and Rex Hafer. A short time later the family moved back to Billings, where...

Jan 27, 2012

Gertrude Reynolds Knight Harroun, 100, passed away on Jan. 27, 2012, with her family at her side. Gertrude was born on Oct. 24, 1911, in Chattanooga, Tenn., the daughter of Clifford and Antha Reynolds. The family moved to Montana in 1916 and lived in Melville, Harlowton and Big Timber. Gertrude moved to Billings in 1950. She was...

Jan 26, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Leroy Arthur Iversen[/gn_heading]

Leroy Arthur Iversen, 78, passed away January 26, 2012. His wife and family were by his side as he slipped from his courageous battle with cancer into the arms of our Heavenly Father.

He was born to Fred and Nora Iversen in Sidney, MT on June 25, 1933. After...