Obituaries

Jan 26, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Jean Freeman Sankovich[/gn_heading]

Jean Freeman Sankovich, 92 of Billings, passed away on January 26, 2012 at Valley Healthcare Center. Jean was born in Washoe, Mont., on March 31, 1919, to Jeannie A. and William R. Freeman. She attended Washoe schools through the 8th grade and then graduated from Bearcreek High School. Jean attended one...

Jan 26, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Joseph E. Tobin[/gn_heading]

Joseph E. Tobin "Joe" passed away on Thursday morning, Jan. 26, 2012, at his home, from a heart attack.

He was born in Great Falls on July 14, 1946, to John and Dorothy Tobin. His family moved to Butte in 1952, where he attended schools. Joe graduated from the...

Jan 25, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Loretta Ann O’Connor[/gn_heading]

Loretta Ann O'Connor, 78, of Billings died peacefully at Riverstone Hospice on Wednesday, Jan 25, 2012.

Loretta, known as Lori, was born in Chicago, IL, Jan. 5, 1934, daughter of Michael A (CPD) and Florence Mary O'Connor. She was the 5th of 6 children. Her mother and father were...

Jan 24, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Marie Hensel Lefor[/gn_heading]

Marie Hensel Lefor, 90 of Billings, passed away on January 24, 2012 at St. John's Lutheran Home. She was born the 3rd of ten children, to Nick and Elizabeth Hensel, on a farm near Lefor, No. Dak., on September 17, 1921. She was educated in the country school nearby.

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Jan 24, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Betty Gabel[/gn_heading]

In Billings, Montana, January 24, 2012, angels arrived to take Betty to her eternal home. On a bright sunny day, December 27, 1934, in Tensleep, Wyoming, James and Celesta Keele welcomed their new daughter, Betty Fay, the first of eight. Betty grew up in Kane and Lowell, Wyoming, and Fromberg, Montana. She...

Jan 18, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Millard F. Trask[/gn_heading]

Millard F. Trask, 85 of Billings, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2012 of natural causes.

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather was born on October 1, 1926, in Billings. The youngest son of George Preston Trask and Maureen Kinmouth Trask was raised on the Trask Family Ranch homesteaded...

Jan 18, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Tom Schleder[/gn_heading]

Please pray for all of the deceased in today's issue of the Gazette. Tom Schleder prayed for those individuals, for those who loved them, cared for them and cared about them. Tom Schleder died on Jan. 18, 2012, from an eight-year journey with adenocarcinoma, and praying was something he did every day....

Jan 8, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Gertrude Louise Martinez Herman[/gn_heading]

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Gertrude Louise Martinez Herman 70, slipped away while surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, January 8, 2012. She started her beautiful life on February 17, 1941 born to Don and Faith Armfield in Council, Idaho.

Gertie started one of many adventures in Billings,...

Jan 6, 2012

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

Mary Kathryn "Kate" Slovak, 82, of Riverton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Kate was born in Billings on Nov. 21, 1929, the youngest child of Lloyd and Elsie Myers. She attended schools in Billings and graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1947.

For many years, Kate...

Jan 3, 2012

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Emil Ehresman[/gn_heading]

Emil Paul Ehresman, 91 of Billings, entered the presence of the Lord on January 3, 2012. Emil was born on the homestead farm, October 7, 1920 in Leola, South Dakota, the third child out of seven to Jacob and Pauline Ehresman,.

Emil attended a country school in South Dakota before...

Dec 26, 2011

The stars shone brighter when the angels came for Teresa's hand on the night of Dec. 26, 2011. Teresa Marie Link passed to eternal life surrounded by her loving family. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sibling and friend, and she passionately embraced her love for and faith with God.

On Dec. 2, 1963,...

Dec 22, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Martha Fregger[/gn_heading]

Martha “Mart” Victoria Fregger nee Shogren was 92 years old when she passed away from pneumonia in Puyallup, Wash. on Dec. 22, 2011.

She was born in Billings on April 19, 1919, to Olaf and Josephine Shogren. She was one of 12 children and is survived by three sisters, Alberta,...

Dec 21, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]JoAnne Nauman[/gn_heading]

JoAnne (Yelich) Nauman, 79 of Billings, passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2011. The daughter of Joe and Anna Yelich, she was born July 2, 1933 in Red Lodge, MT. She was the third of five children and attended schools in Red Lodge and Helena.

JoAnne received her nursing education at...

Dec 17, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Robert H. Cavan[/gn_heading]

Robert H. Cavan, of Billings, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at his home.

Robert was born on Nov. 30, 1928, to John "Jack" and M. Francis Cavan in Jordan. The family relocated to Harlowton when Robert was 12. He graduated from Harlowton High School in 1946....

Dec 15, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Jay Stovall[/gn_heading]

After completing one last circle (ride) through his ranch and cattle, Jay knew his work was done and rode through the gates of heaven. Jay O. Stovall, 71, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at St. Vincent Healthcare ending a struggle with a heart condition. Once his fate was known, his...

Dec 12, 2011

My favorite mom died on Dec. 12, 2011, after a struggle with cancer.

Romelda Joy (Hamilton) Mueller, only daughter of Robert and Alice (Obee) Hamilton, was born in Lewistown on Sept. 12, 1930. Romelda, her parents and her brother Richard moved to Billings after the death of her older brother, Robert.

Romelda was a wife,...

Dec 12, 2011

Aiden Lee O'Brien was born and passed into the arms of the angels on December 12, 2011, the son of James and Jennifer O'Brien of Billings.

His short life affected many and made his family realize and become more aware of the brevity of life. His will be missed and his spirit will live in all of...

Dec 12, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Dennis Kim Warren[/gn_heading]

Dennis Kim Warren, 66, passed away Sunday evening, December 12, 2011 at St. Vincent Healthcare following a battle with congestive heart failure.

He was born July 27, 1945 in Billings at St. Vincent Hospital. Dennis was the third son born to Darroll and Nova Warren. He grew up on...

Dec 10, 2011

Jimmie Eldon Krass, 71 of Billings, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Aspen Meadows.

The son of Carl and Mabel Krass, Jimmie was born April 9, 1940 in Harlem, MT.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Gene.

Survivors include 2 brothers, Bernard Norheim (Janey) of Chinook, and Paul...

Dec 10, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Sophia J. Brown[/gn_heading]

Sophia J. Brown, 101 of Billings, passed away, Saturday, December 10, 2011 at St. Vincent Healthcare.

The daughter of Frank and Frances Groshell, Sophia was born May 14, 1910 in DePue, IL. The family moved to Montana in 1919. Sophia graduated from Senior High School and Johnston Business College....