Obituaries

Jun 6, 2023

SFC (Retired) Gerald E. Stanhope passed away from cancer on June 6, 2023.

The son of Donald A. and Margaret E., he was born in Baker on May 12, 1946. He was the fourth of six children. He attended school in Lockwood and graduated from Billings Senior High in 1965. In the summers between his junior and...

Jun 3, 2023

Barbara (Williams) Hutchinson, age 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 3, 2023, with family by her side.

Barb was born on March 15, 1935, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ann and Cranston Williams. She graduated from Columbus West High School and attended Ohio State University. She loved the Ohio State Buckeyes.

She met Rickard while...

Jun 1, 2023

Helen Caricaburu Dyba reluctantly passed away at her home in Billings on June 1, 2023, at the age of 85.

Helen was born in Glasgow to Basque immigrants Peter and Mary Jane Caricaburu, on Nov. 6, 1937. Two weeks after she was born, her father died, leaving her mother to raise her and six brothers and sisters...

Jun 1, 2023

Marlene Sprankel, 88, died unexpectedly on June 1, 2023, in Billings, after a brief illness. Born on April 28, 1935, in Red Lodge, to parents Jacob and Ingeborg Handeland, Marlene grew up in the Carbon County area, excelled in the classroom and on the basketball court, graduated from Roberts High School in 1952, earned a degree from Billings Business...

May 30, 2023

Thomas D. Love Jr. was born in Billings, Montana, on Oct. 29, 1938, and went home to be with family on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 84 years of age.

Tommy was very proud of his heritage and roots to early Montana history. He was a fifth generation Montana and the great-great-great-grandson of Dr. Don L.Byam, who...

May 28, 2023

Jeffrey Lloyd Stone, known to all as Jeff, was a dedicated family man. He went home to be with his Lord and Savior on May 28, 2023, at the age of 65.

As an accomplished professional in construction management and design, Jeff was widely respected by those who knew him both personally and professionally. He was an...

May 27, 2023

On May 27, 2023, Christopher Russell Angwin passed away privately at age 52. Born on Nov. 24, 1970, Chris was the first child to Patricia and Russell Angwin and the first grandchild of the greater family. It didn’t take long before Chris got two brothers and many cousins. Chris took to the role of big brother naturally and not...

May 26, 2023

Jo-Ann “Jody” Nunley Stanaway

These beautiful words from Jo-Ann “Jody” Nunley Stanaway were written by her long ago, yet still acted upon day after day until her time of death: “Plans for my life are to continue serving others in whatever way God has chosen for me to do, wherever and whenever that may be. My goal...

May 26, 2023

Jesus came and took our loving son, brother and friend home on Friday, May 26, 2023.

Curt was born to Ray and Alice Kolstad on Jan. 31, 1958, in Billings, where he resided his entire life. He was the middle of three sons.

Curt attended school at Billings Senior High and worked various jobs, including...

May 25, 2023

Whitney Lea Newman

Whitney Lea Newman was born on June 13, 1990, to Everett and Cindy Newman in Billings. She was taken away from us way to early on May 25, 2023 due to a tragic car accident. Her son, Easton, was her entire life.

Whitney was very social, loved everyone and was loved by...

May 21, 2023

Theresa “Teri” Jo Schulze, 54, of Billings, left this world to be with her Savior, The Lord Jesus Christ, on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at her happy place, The Schulze Farm.

Teri was born on Jan. 23, 1969, in Bremerton, Washington, to Virginia Carol Davis and Ernest Werner Lyle. In 1971, they moved to Montana, where she...

May 18, 2023

Carol Ann Quinlan Seitz, 74, of Billings, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on May 18, 2023. Family meant the world to Mom, with her home always being a gathering place for every special event. Mom was a woman of great faith and guided many on their faith journey. She was an amazing mom, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend...

May 18, 2023

Albina “Bina” C. Collins passed away at her home on May 18, 2023.

Bina was born on April 23, 1928, in Whitehall, to Albino and Florence Crottogini. She was raised and went to school in Whitehall, where she also met her future husband, Ray Collins. Bina attended MSU Bozeman for two years, was a member of AOPi...

May 15, 2023

Troy Donavon Davis, age 37, was sadly taken from us on May 15, 2023. He is now flying high with his dad and the Lord in heaven.

Troy was born in 1985 in Spokane, Washington, to Carol and Dave Davis. He graduated in Billings from Skyview High School Class of 2003. He then married Mandy Georgeson in...

May 13, 2023

Gary Garlock, 81, passed away on May 13, 2023, surrounded by the people he treasured most. Gary was born in Billings on Nov. 30, 1941, to Dale and Marcy.

Gary spent his elementary and middle school years attending Little Flower and Holy Rosary, graduating from Billings Central Catholic High School in 1960. After graduation, Gary joined the...

May 11, 2023

“A death is not the extinguishing of a light, but the putting out of the lamp because the dawn has come.”

This kind, gentle and loving woman was called back home in the evening of May 11, 2023, at the age of 96, from dementia. To those who knew and loved her, her passing was somewhat foreseen...

May 7, 2023

John Costello, 88, of Billings, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

John was born on Aug. 23, 1934, to Frank and Catherine (Cullity) Costello. He was the third of 10 brothers and sisters. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts. John was 6 when his family moved to Billings. He attended...

May 6, 2023

Mitchel L. Thompson was born April 29, 1953, in Missoula, Montana, to Stanley and Mary Ellen Thompson. Mitch was an Air Force Brat who lived throughout the U.S., including Tampa, Florida, where he graduated from Leto High School in 1971. His love of art and design started at an early age, sketching and painting buildings, landscapes and people. This...

May 6, 2023

Joy Waylander finished her journey on May 6, 2023, at the age of 90 years. She was born June 14, 1932, to Kenneth and Audrey Shattuck in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan. She graduated high school early and, at the age of 16, traveled by herself on the train to Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she attended the University of Minnesota. She married Marlin...

May 4, 2023

Judy Sharon Robbins Stolzenburg, 78, beloved mother, grandmother and friend, passed away at home, Thursday, May 4, 2023, after a long battle of COPD. She joined her father, Jay; mother Jane; and brother Bill Robbins.

Judy was born April 5, 1945, in Columbus, and was the youngest of three children to Jay and Jane Robbins. She graduated...