Obituaries

Oct 14, 2023

On the eve of the first anniversary of his sister’s passing, Roby Edward Ring, 57, chose to join Kim and Jesus in his heavenly home.

Roby was born on July 27, 1966, the third of four children born to Ron and Chere Ring. He was welcomed home by two sisters, Rhona and Kim, who anxiously awaited the...

Oct 13, 2023

Heaven gained an Angel when Susan Elaine Van Steeland passed away on Oct. 13, 2023, at the Advanced Care Hospital of Montana. Susan was 73 years old.

Susan was born in Conrad on June 16, 1950, to Emil “Billy” and Esther (Faire) Moritz. She joined older brothers Harry and Robert “Bob.” A younger sister, Judy, was born...

Oct 13, 2023

Kenny Schlenker was a Man’s Man who lived large. He had more friends than any one person would be fortunate enough to have in more than a lifetime. He loved these friends and even more he loved his family.

Kenneth Alvin Schlenker was born in Miles City, Montana, on May 17, 1952. He left his earthly home...

Oct 11, 2023

Renee Lynn (Schramm) Stone, age 67, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 11, 2023. Renee was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandma.

Born and raised in North Dakota, Renee was the oldest child of Lester and Virginia Schramm. A caregiver by nature, Renee graduated from nursing school in 1978, and...

Oct 10, 2023

Steven Raymond Day Jr. passed away on Oct. 10, 2023, at his home in Billings, at the age of 43, from diabetic complications.

He was born on March 3, 1980, to Steven and Berdine (Parker) Day in Billings. He also lived in Minnesota, Washington and California.

He is survived by his mother, Berdine Isaacs and...

Oct 9, 2023

One afternoon, way back in early 1997, while Beth was pregnant with our son Eli, we went out for a drive around Missoula with Reyn and Joran. We knew that Reyn and Joran were going to have a baby brother in the months to come. Beth and I were at a loss for a name that we both liked....

Oct 8, 2023

Herbert Ordell Mobley Jr, 91, passed peacefully in the morning of Oct. 8, 2023, surrounded by his wife Beth, son Kyle, daughter Tracy and other loving family members.

Herb was born on Sept. 21, 1932, to Herb Sr. and Marie Roberts Mobley. He was joined by brother John four years later. Herb grew up near Shell, Wyoming,...

Oct 8, 2023

Kyhl Elliot Thomson passed away on Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, surrounded by family and with a hug from his wife of 59 years.

Kyhl was born on Jan. 16, 1944, in Devils Lake, North Dakota. He graduated from high school in Devils Lake in 1962. He joined the Army National Guard in 1962 and was honorably discharged...

Oct 7, 2023

Cynthia “Cindy” Kay Lund, born in Miles City, Montana, on Sept. 5, 1954, died peacefully on Oct. 7, 2023, with her loving and devoted husband, Charlie White, by her side.

Cindy was a remarkable person who didn’t know a stranger and loved all animals, most especially horses. Those fortunate enough to be her friend lived in the...

Oct 6, 2023

The world lost an incredible life on Oct. 6, 2023. William “Bill” Wertman was born on Dec. 16, 1948. Bill was a father, son, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend who made this world a better place because he was in it.

While Bill and Debbi (Beartusk) were married, they had three amazing children: two daughters, Jodean...

Oct 2, 2023

Leona Mae Gipe, 73, of Billings, passed away on Oct. 2, 2023, at St. Vincent Healthcare.

Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at Harvest Church, with burial follow at 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens.

Oct 1, 2023

David Carl Nordlund, aged 80, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Dave was a highly educated and accomplished individual. Born on July 4, 1943, to Sigurd Carl “Sig” and Helen Augusta (Depner) Nordlund, he was raised in Billings, Montana, and graduated from Billings Central Catholic High in 1961.

Dave...

Sep 29, 2023

Virginia “Gina” Elizabeth (Vivian) (Morledge) Davis passed away on Sept. 29, 2023, at the age of 86, at St. John’s cottages in Billings, Montana.

She was born on April 29, 1937 to George and Virginia Vivian in Butte, Montana. After graduating from Butte High in 1955, Virginia moved to Billings to attend Eastern Montana College. She graduated...

Sep 29, 2023

Butch Salazar, 83, died September 29, 2023, peacefully, with his loving wife, Terry, and daughter Judy by his side.

He will be missed by his wife of 63 years, Terry (Hayashi) Salazar; his daughter, Judy Bales and her husband Bill Bales; beloved sister, sisters-in-law, brother-in law, uncles, aunts, as well as beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and dear...

Sep 29, 2023

Maggie Creek passed away on Sept. 29, 2023, at the age of 97, at the Saint John’s United care facility in Billings. Maggie was born in St. Paul, Minnesota, in 1926, to John and Maria Hauser. At the age of 11, following the death of her mother and infant sister, she moved to Pompeys Pillar, Montana, where she was...

Sep 26, 2023

Emily Richey Cronoble passed away on Sept. 26, 2023, at the age of 87. She was born in Long Beach, California, on Oct. 9, 1935, to parents Katharine Ellen Hynson Richey and Robert Nathaniel Richey. Being a native Californian, she became an avid swimmer and beach lover. During her 18 years spent in California, Emily became an excellent flautist...

Sep 25, 2023

On September 25, 2023, Marilyn Louise Shedd enter the arms of our Heavenly Father. Marilyn was born on June 25, 1930, with her twin Myron to Florence and Elvis Stearns in Bowman, North Dakota. She grew up on a ranch in Harding County, South Dakota, with her four siblings. Her younger years were spent riding horses to and from...

Sep 25, 2023

Joseph Anthony DeSarro passed away peacefully from kidney failure on Sept. 25, 2023, at his home in Roberts, Montana.

Born in 1944 to Louis and Isabelle DeSarro, Joe grew up in northern Indiana. He graduated from Chesterton High School and then went to the University of Wyoming with a full athletic scholarship. Joe played in the 1967...

Sep 24, 2023

Matthew Gene Thomas passed away at the age of 52, on September, 24, 2023, in his sanctuary. He was enjoying what he loved most, surrounded by the mountains with his best friend Travis Lowell.

Matthew was born on Oct. 8, 1970, in Billings, Montana. He graduated from Skyview High School in 1990 and enlisted in the Marine...

Sep 24, 2023

Louise Margaret Murray was a strong, unique woman. She passed away quietly on Sept. 24, 2023, in Billings, at the age of 80.

She was born on Oct. 22, 1942, spending her formative years in Springfield, Massachusetts, with her parents, Troy and Gretchen Murray, and her four siblings, Troy, William, Mary and Christopher. She went on to...