Obituaries

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...

Sep 22, 2023

Woodrow Harry Jensen, 78, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Even though a failing heart took him away from this world, his loving heart left a warm light for all who knew him.

Woody was born on Nov. 29, 1944, to Myrtle (Sullivan) Jensen and Harry Jensen in Orange, New Jersey. He...

Sep 20, 2023

On September 20, 2023, we lost a very special person when our mother and Nana, Helen J. Michelotti, passed away. Helen was born to George (Jura) and Martha Selakovich on August 21, 1928, in Rock Springs, Wyoming, joining her older brother, Walt, with whom she enjoyed a close and loving relationship.

In her younger years, the family...

Sep 17, 2023

Margaret Alice Thomas was born on Jan. 16, 1921, the first of five children (the only girl) to John and Alice O’Toole in Big Timber.

Margaret lived at the O’Brien settlement and attended the Cavil Country School, taught by her aunt, until the family moved to Ryegate when she was in third grade. Margaret attended Ryegate School...

Sep 11, 2023

Dwight Edward Harris

Dwight Edward Harris was born on April 9, 1965, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Darrel Leland Harris and Ruth Wright Harris. He died on Sept. 11, 2023, at the age of 58.

Dwight had concern for and helped others the best that he could. Dwight liked working with wood with his hands. He...

Sep 9, 2023

Wanda Gay Fuhrman Gundermann passed away peacefully in the early morning of Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023, in Billings, at the age of 74. During her long medical battle, her daughters and grandchildren were by her side.

On Friday, May 6, 1949, Wanda Gay was born to Walter P Fuhrman and Roxanna Wilma Russell Fuhrman in Glasgow. She...

Sep 7, 2023

Janice “Jan” Jahr passed away peacefully on Sept. 7, 2023, after spending a wonderful day with her family, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born on Aug. 14, 1937, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to parents Geneva and Melvin Larson. There, she grew up with her parents and younger brother Larry.

Jan pursued her education at Concordia...

Sep 5, 2023

Marjorie Kathleen Flynn (Deines), 79, of Billings, passed away on Sept. 5, 2023.

Marge was born on Feb. 26, 1944, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Henry and Mary Deines. She was the youngest of four girls. Marge attended school in Shepherd and Fromberg. In May of 1961, Marge married Charles Timmons. They had two children, Jacquie and Mark....

Sep 5, 2023

Chris R. “Rick” Zeitner, 80, passed away on Sept. 5, 2023, at Billings Clinic.

He was the oldest of six boys and two girls born to Chris and Gladys (Lewis) Zeitner. Born May 11, 1943, in Tacoma, Washington, where his father was stationed at McChord Army Air Base. Before assignment in the Aleutian Islands, he returned with...

Sep 5, 2023

Elizabeth V. “Ginny” Maus passed away on Sept. 5, 2023, surrounded by family.

She was born on Aug. 14, 1931, in Norwood, Massachusetts, the only child to John and Elizabeth (Betty) O’Bocki. She grew up in Walpole and Westwood, Massachusetts. Her love of dancing started at age 3, when she started tap dancing and ballet lessons. By...

Sep 2, 2023

On Sept. 2, 2023, in her 94th year, surrounded in love and wrapped in the arms of her savior, Jeanne Habein died peacefully. Born Jeanne Elizabeth MacGillivray in her parents’ home at 84 Maplewood Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts, on July 17, 1929, the middle of three daughters of Margaret Ruth and William A. MacGillivray, she arrived at the dawn...

Aug 28, 2023

Juan J. Velazquez, 47, of Billings, passed away on Aug. 28, 2023, at Billings Clinic. He was born on Jan. 14, 1976, in Hayti, Missouri.

On St. Patrick’s Day, 2012, he met his soul mate, Kayla Jones. He was the best husband and father.

Juan spent the last eight years working as a casino attendant,...

Aug 26, 2023

Alisa “Lisa” Catherine Baumgardner, 61, of Billings, passed away at home, leaving us much too early, on Aug. 26, 2023. On June 2, 1962, she brought extra joy to this world when she was born to William Bell and beloved mother Charolette Bell in Seattle, Washington. Lisa also had an older sister, Tina Bell.

Lisa spent most...