Obituaries

Jan 18, 2006

Audrey Kay Wacker Banks, 69 of Billings, died from complications due to lung cancer, at Billings Clinic on Wednesday, January 18, 2006.

Audrey was born December 14, 1936 in Fargo, ND, a daughter of Erwin F. Wacker and Clara Gall Wacker.

Her father obtained work as a bookkeeper for Aldrich Lumber Co. and the family...

Jan 14, 2006

Kenneth Charles Bogar went to be with the Lord Jesus at 2:00 am, January 14th, 2006. Remembering him as a loving husband, devoted father, loyal friend, good neighbor, and fun “on the go” brother are survivors: his wife Mary Donn (Pearson) Bogar of Laurel, daughter Melissa Jimenez, son-in-law Ramon along with granddaughters Sedona, Martina, and Raquel of Laurel; daughter...

Jan 14, 2006

Elizabeth ‘Tiz' MaryAnn Duffner died at home, surrounded by her family on January 14th, 2006. The cause of death was Cachexia.

Tiz was born in Denver, Colorado on August 9, 1923 to Anthony J. and Olga Reich Dunst, the oldest of seven children. She graduated from St. Francis DeSales Grade and High Schools and attended the University...

Jan 13, 2006

. Charles Ernest Gilbert of Roundup, MT died January 13, 2006 due to complications following cardiac surgery in Billings.

Charles and Dorothy Gilbert fell in love with Montana and Roundup in particular while touring the state in 1988. They moved here from Laurel, MD in December 1988 and settled into retired life.

Charles was a...

Jan 9, 2006

Bette Bohlinger died on Monday, January 9, 2006 at St. Peter's Hospital in Helena. She was 70.

Bette was born June 23, 1935 in Forsyth, Montana, to Joe and Hazel Cobetto. Her family moved to Billings when she was young, and her father established a neighborhood grocery store there. Bette enrolled in Fratt School. She graduated from...

Jan 3, 2006

Gail Frichtl won the battle on January 3, 2006, and what a battle it was. After several years with multiple health problems, Gail went to her glory home with Jesus, where she joined her mother and her sister.

Gail was born in Chicago as Gail Joan Johnson on December 4th 1935 to Glenn and Agnes Johnson. She...

Dec 29, 2005

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Alice King Amann[/gn_heading] Alice King Amann, 72, passed away Thursday December 29th, 2005 at her home in Billings.

Alice was born December 7, 1933 in Red Lodge, MT. Alice grew up and attended school in the Laurel area. She graduated from Edgar High School in 1951.

In October 1962, Alice married Leonard...

Dec 6, 2005

Harold L. Altimus – Truck Driver

Harold L. Altimus, 90, of Billings, passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at Deaconess Billings Clinic.

He was born in Livingston on April 28, 1915, the son of William B., and Margaret Elizabeth (Young) Altimus.

Harold earned his living driving truck from the age of 18 until...

Dec 2, 2005

Mr. BrooksTimothy L. Brooks passed away December 2nd after losing his bravely fought battle with lung cancer. His faith and courage never wavered. Tim was 61 years old, born on May 30, 1945 the youngest son of Jack and Bertha Brooks. The family moved from billings to Custer in 1953 and returned to billings in 1958. Tim attended school...

Dec 2, 2005

.Cleo Heinzmann, 86, died of natural causes Saturday Dec. 2nd at her home of 69 years in Molt. Cleo is preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Mabel Eubank, her husband Bob and her brother Cecil Eubank.

Cleo is survived by her son Jamie King, of the family home, Cousin Wayne "Cork" Erfle, sweet sister in...

Oct 16, 2005

G. Erik Johanson, husband, father and beloved Grampa passed away Monday evening October 16th of a massive heart attack. He was 83 years old.

Erik, although born in Sweden, was American and proud of it. He immigrated to the United States at the age of 26 to escape the heavy tax burden of the socialized country. He...

Oct 8, 2005

Iva Marie (Morton) Davis, 90 of Billings, passed away early October 8th. She was born February 17, 1921 to George and Fern Morton in Gillette, Wyo. When she was five years old the family moved to Oriva, Wyo. She graduated as the Valedictorian from Lodge Grass High School with 19 classmates. Following graduation from Normal School (now MSU-Billings) she...

Sep 21, 2005

There was never a subject in which Todd wasn't interested. In fact, he probably would have been interested in what happened last Friday if it hadn't been happening to him.

He was born in Billings in 1951 to Wayne and Bernice Chestnut. He was an accomplished skier and raced the Downhill and Giant Slalom in events around...

Aug 31, 2005

Clayton F. Jellison died Thursday, August 31, at the Horizon Hospice Home in Billings of melanoma cancer. Clayton was born June 22, 1930, in Forsyth, Montana, to Herbert and Laura Hoffman Jellison. He graduated from Forsyth High School and entered the Army Airborne Service. He served in the Korean Conflict where he was awarded the Korean Service Medal with...

Jul 27, 2005

Although she was unable to see the world, Khalila was able to experience 24 weeks of life through her mother's womb.

Khalila might not have been able to meet her family but will forever be loved by her mommy, Sandra Snuffer, and her daddy, Zac Bliss; along with grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was met at...

Jul 24, 2005

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Louis O. Aleksich[/gn_heading]

Louis O. Aleksich, Sr. passed on to his camp on Tuesday, July 24 at Valley Health Care Center in Billings.

Born and raised in East Helena, Montana he was the son of Serbian immigrants from Montenegro, Yugoslavia. He spoke Serbian fluently and often served as an interpreter for many...

Jul 21, 2005

"Vic" died early morning, July 21st. He passed away at home, under the loving care of his children as he requested.

Vic, (sometimes known as Buckeye) was born in Linton, North Dakota, Dec. 12, 1919 to John Bickler and Magdalena (Kraft) Bickler, the first of five children. He graduated from Linton High School where he developed a...

Jul 7, 2005

[gn_spacer size=”20″] [gn_heading style=”1″]Lewis Bruce Anderson[/gn_heading]

Lewis Bruce Anderson, Jr., retired physician, outstanding athlete and beloved family member, died July 7 in Billings of natural causes.

He was born April 23, 1921, in New Orleans, LA, a son of Lewis Bruce Anderson, Sr., and Harriet Semmes Anderson. While he was an infant, the family moved...

Jun 27, 2005

On June 27th, Margery Nye Gordon left us to join the Lord in paradise. She fought the battle of cancer twice and now claims that body free from pain. She was greeted by her husband Jack; daughter, Lynn Peters; sister, Nona Cooper; and her parents, Paul and Leila Nye.

Margery was born on August 9, 1921. She...

Jun 27, 2005

Christian McGrail, 18, of Billings, was reunited with the Lord after a tragic car accident in Sidney.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, June 27, at Michelotti -Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave., followed by burial services and reception at Knights of Columbus, 2216 Grand Ave.

Special thanks to the ICU team at St....