Obituaries

Logan James Shedd

Nov 4, 2023

Logan James Shedd

March 8, 1925 – November 4, 2023

A life well-lived, cherished, admired, and loved

Logan James Shedd was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Nov. 4, 2023. Jim, as he was known, was born on March 8, 1925, to Clarence Shedd and Mabel...

Amanda Sue Mccormick

Nov 2, 2023

Amanda Sue McCormick was born on a snowy day, Jan. 22, 1989, to Allen and Linda McCormick, in Billings. Amanda passed into eternal life on Nov. 2, 2023.

She attended Central Heights Elementary school and graduated with honors in 2007 from Billings West High, where she was very active in school programs. Amanda loved sports and was...

Edward Leroy Ostlund

Oct 31, 2023

Edward LeRoy Ostlund

Edward LeRoy Ostlund died peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 31, 2023, in Billings, at the age of 95.

Ed was born on June 27, 1928, in Whitewater, Montana, the first of Levi and Marianne Ostlund’s three children. He often talked fondly of growing up in the Whitewater country among a large...

Nancy Ann Guenthner

Oct 26, 2023

Nancy Ann Guenthner, age 86, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2023, surrounded by her surviving children and family members.

Nancy was born on April 10, 1937, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of John and Florence (Burns) Connors. She grew up in Stoughton, Massachusetts, and graduated from St. John’s High School in Canton, Massachusetts, in 1955.

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Glenda Gay Taylor

Oct 25, 2023

Glenda Gay Taylor, 79, passed away peacefully on Oct. 25, 2023.

She was born in Billings on May 23, 1944, but her family moved to Powell, Wyoming, when she was just a few months old. Her parents were John and Emma Dalke. She grew up with her oldest brother Malven, and two older sisters, Estella and Betty....

Joan Renee "Dutch" Grabinski

Oct 22, 2023

Joan Renee “Dutch” Grabinski took her last breath on Oct. 22, 2023, with family surrounding her. She is now home with so many of her loved ones who have gone before her.

Joan was born to LeRoy and Dorothy Larson in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on March 24, 1939. She was the third child of eight and their first...

Greg Aldrich

Oct 22, 2023

Richard Gregory Aldrich “Greg,” 76, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, at the Billings Clinic.

Born Oct. 27, 1946, Greg joined the growing family of L.R. “Bill” and Maxine (Stockham) Aldrich.

Greg, a keen outdoorsman, husband, father and grandfather, is survived by his devoted wife Thora; son Richard (Guenever); daughter K.V. “Ginger” (Terry); grandsons...

Marvelle Jean Roks

Oct 16, 2023

Marvelle Jean Roks, 69, of Billings, passed away on Oct. 16, 2023, at TenderNest Memory Care.

Marvelle is preceded in death by her parents, Aldon and Reta Lee; and her brother, Keith Lee. She is survived by her brothers, Ken Lee and Curtis (Stephanie) Lee of Billings; her dear friends Jerilyn Grendahl and Barbara Bryan of Billings,...

Roby Edward Ring

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...

Susan Elaine Van Steeland

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...

Kenny Schlenker

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...

Renee Stone

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...

Steven Raymond Day Jr.

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...

Eli Isaiah Rindal

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....

Herbert Ordell Mobley Jr.

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,...

Kyhl Elliot Thomson

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...

Cynthia Cindy "Kay" Lund

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...

William "Bill" Wertman

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...

Leona Mae Gipe

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.

David Carl Nordlund

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...