Obituaries

Oct 10, 2011

On Monday, Oct. 10, 2011, Kermit A. Fladland passed away from complications due to a tragic car accident.

Kermit is survived by his wife, Juanita Fladland of Billings; a daughter, Kathy (Chuck) Leikam of Billings and son Kip (Missy) Fladland of Griswold, Iowa; a stepson, Nathan (Barb) Green of Billings; three sisters, Earleen Jacoby, Ardith Runck and...

Oct 6, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Molly Montalban[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/montalban.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Molly Montalban” align=”left” ]

“The dictionary defines the word ‘miss' as the following. ‘To notice an absence or loss of.' I’ve noticed, and I’m lost without you.”

Molly Montalban recently wrote these words to her dear cousin, Libby. No book's definition can capture the gap...

Oct 6, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Rex M. Welton[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/welton.jpg” width=”200″ height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Rex M. Welton” align=”left” ]

Rex M. Welton died peacefully at home on October 6, 2011. He had been under Riverstone Health hospice care for about 3 weeks and in the loving care of his son Rick and granddaughter Heather Faudel with tremendous help from other...

Oct 4, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Stan J. Waddell[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/tn_waddell.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Stan J. Waddell” align=”left” ]

Stan J. Waddell, 83 of Billings, died at his daughter's home on October 4, 2011 under the care of his family and support of Rocky Mountain Hospice. Stan was born in Ogden, UT on October 26, 1928, the only child of...

Oct 4, 2011

Herman Huisenga Herman Roscoe Huisenga passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of October 4, 2011. His passing is mourned by the friends and family he left behind and Shorty's life is celebrated for his dedication to his family and community.

Herman was born on July 16, 1927 in Choteau, Montana to Ivabelle and Herman...

Oct 3, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Harold Hardwick[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/hardwick1.jpg” width=”200″ height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Harold Hardwick” align=”left” ]Harold Hardwick, of Billings, Montana, died of natural causes Monday, October 3, 2011 at Tender Nest Assisted Living in Laurel. He had just celebrated his 98th birthday.

Harold was born in Wallasey, across the River Mersey from Liverpool, England, on September 29, 1913 to...

Oct 2, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Carrie Grace Schleder[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/schleder.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Carrie Grace Schleder” align=”left” ]

Carrie Grace Schleder, 63 of Billings passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011 at her home.

The daughter of Chester and Josephine Grace, Carrie was born May 4, 1948 in Williston, ND. She graduated from Williston High School, the College...

Oct 1, 2011

Mildred May Dragoo, 85 of Billings, passed away, Saturday, October 1, 2011 at St. Vincent Healthcare.

The daughter of Frank and Beulah Rogers, Mildred was born April 18, 1926 at Howard MT. She was the third of twelve children helping raise her six youngest brothers and sisters.

She married Christopher Clyde Dragoo in Billings in...

Sep 27, 2011

Ruth Ann Bales, 70, of Billings, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011.

She was born on March 31, 1941, in Wilkes Barre, Pa., to Frank and Stella Brown. On Nov. 15, 1969, she married Robert L. Bales, Sr., in Casper, Wyo.

Ruth had two children: a son, Robert Jr., and a daughter, Jenny. In...

Sep 22, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Judith Pauline Covert McDonald[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/mcdonaldjudy.jpg” width=”200″ height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Judith Pauline Covert McDonald” align=”left” ]

Judith Pauline Covert McDonald passed away peacefully on September 22, 2011.

She was born on December 28, 1935 in Chicago, Illinois to Paul & Cecil Covert.

Judy moved to Billings at a young age and...

Sep 20, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]John Gerard Terry[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/terry-j.jpg” width=”200″ height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”John Gerard Terry” align=”left” ]

John Gerard Terry, 59, of Billings, passed away Tuesday evening, Sept. 20, 2011.

John was born on Sept. 11, 1952, in Wichita, Kan., to Vincent R. and Bertha E. Terry. He was the youngest of four siblings. John's childhood...

Sep 20, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Mark Conlan Longo[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/longomark.jpg” width=”200″ height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Mark Conlan Longo” align=”left” ]

Mark Conlan Longo, 59, of Billings, died peacefully in his home Sept 20th, 2011.

Mark was born December 27, 1951, in Billings. He was the third of five children born to Bernard (Bud) and Nancy (Krupp) Longo. Mark’s dry...

Sep 14, 2011

Melanie Eldridge, 59, of Phoenix, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2011.

Melanie was born Jan. 14, 1952, in Denver, the daughter of Ralph and Shirley Bowman. She spent her school years in Billings, graduating from Billings Senior High School in 1970. Melanie also was a longtime member of PEO Chapter AE in Billings.

She married...

Sep 11, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Thomas Edward Snellman[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/snellman-thomas.jpg” width=”200″ height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Thomas Edward Snellman” align=”left” ]

Thomas Edward Snellman, 66, passed away September 11, 2011 in his Billings home surrounded by his family after an epic battle with cancer. He was born January 20, 1945 in Williston, ND to Gordon and Evelyn (Deubner) Snellman. He grew up...

Sep 9, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Marian Avis Lacklen[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/lacklen.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Marian Avis Lacklen” align=”left” ]

Marian Avis Lacklen, 86, moved on September 9, 2011. She was born June 29, 1925 in St. Vincent Hospital, Billings, Montana. Soon thereafter she and her parents, Zada and Edward Lacklen, moved to Crawford Nebraska. During grade school her parents and...

Sep 8, 2011

Rocky Michael Ezavier Brown went to heaven on Sept. 8, 2011.

Rocky was born on June 12, 2011, to his loving parents Chad Brown and Aerial Watson. He left this earthly world much too soon and leaves a life time of hopes, dreams and tears.

Rocky was a blessing for all who had the privilege...

Sep 3, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Reverend Dr. Milous Repka[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/repka.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Reverend Dr. Milous Repka” align=”left” ]

A most beloved man left this earth on Saturday, September 3rd, 2011.

Reverend Dr. Milous Repka, Presbyterian Minister, Hospital Chaplain retired, was born February 9, 1925, in former Czechoslovakia. He was the son of Stepan and Bozena...

Sep 1, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Dan Lackman[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/lackman1.jpg” width=”” height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Dan Lackman” align=”left” ]

Dan Lackman, 54, loving husband, awesome father, wonderful son and brother went snowmobiling in Heaven with Jesus on September 1, 2011.

Dan was born January 29, 1957 to Marjorie and William Lackman. He attended schools in Billings. Dan was an active...

Aug 30, 2011

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Jamison (Jamie) Neuhoff Rubich[/gn_heading] [frame src=”https://michelottisawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Rubich-e1349214423430.jpg” width=”200″ height=”” lightbox=”on” title=”Jamison (Jamie) Neuhoff Rubich” align=”left” ]

Our loving daughter, mother, wife and sister died suddenly and tragically on August 30, 2011, in Fort Knox, Kentucky.

Jamie was born on April 16, 1988 in Denver, CO. She moved to Billings as an...

Aug 29, 2011

Our wonderful father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Thomas Donovan Kelly, 102, passed away Monday morning, August 29, 2011 at St. John's Liggett Cottage.

Tom was the seventh of eleven children born to Peter E and Mary Ellen (Donovan) Kelly in Billings on December 2, 1908. In his early childhood, Tom could be found selling newspapers in front of...