Obituaries

Jan 21, 2023

At 97 years old, Alvina passed away at St. Vincent Healthcare, surrounded by her four children.

Alvina was one of five children born of Charlie Bergtoll and Anna Honrud. During her childhood, she lived on the family homestead outside of Opheim, with no running water or indoor plumbing. Upon graduating from Opheim High School, Alvina moved to...

Jan 14, 2023

Nicholas L. Silva, 36, beloved father, brother and best friend to everyone, left this earth on Jan. 14, 2023, to go fishing in heaven with his “Mom and Dad,” friends and family lost over the years.

Nick was born on Aug. 6, 1986, to Emelia A Sanchez and Sylvester Vega in Gallup, New Mexico. He lived a...

Jan 14, 2023

Dale Dean Russell, 87 of Billings, passed away on January 14, 2023. Dale was born October 13, 1935, Barnard, Nodaway County, Missouri.

The son of Orvale and Lela Mae (Hope) Russell, he was raised in Missouri to Valley City, ND with his siblings. Graduating College City High school, Valley City, ND, he joined the Marines.

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Jan 13, 2023

Casey Joshua Wollmann was born in Illinois on the 8th of December to parents, Rex and Zandra Wollmann, joining their family with his older sister, Brandy Taylor (Wollmann) who was almost 3 at the time. Casey was a part of a dual Air Force household — making him a so-called “Military Brat.” Bouncing from Illinois, Florida, North Carolina and...

Jan 11, 2023

It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce that our beloved husband, father, grandfather, uncle, papa, and friend, Nash Paz, peacefully passed away. He was welcomed into the kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, just 20 days before his 99th birthday.

Nash is survived by wife of 70 years, Stella; and their...

Jan 10, 2023

Ken left this world early morning on Jan. 10, 2023, after an incredibly hard-fought and courageous battle with cancer. He passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his wife and children.

Ken’s cancer journey was admirable to all that knew him. He never once complained about his situation and lived by the motto, “God never promised tomorrow.”...

Jan 8, 2023

Ralph J. Studer Jr. went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on January 8th, 2023. He was welcomed by his wife of 66 years, Cemie; and his two daughters, Suzanne and Jeanne. Ralph attended Billings Catholic Schools and was devoted to its continued success. He was an instrumental member of BACET. With many years dedicated to the Catholic...

Jan 5, 2023

Barbara A. Marker left this earth way too soon. On Jan. 5, 2023, she entered heaven after a brief illness. Barb was born on Jan. 7, 1962, in Watertown, South Dakota, to Alex and Mary Ellen Hilsendeger. She lived most of her childhood in Columbus, where she graduated from High School in 1980. She later earned her BS from...

Jan 2, 2023

Dr. Arthur Kenneth Fink

(Aaron ben Gershon)

(01-22-1947 — 01-02-2023)

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Dr. Fink spent his life dedicated to his patients, his community and his family.

The majority of his life was spent in the medical field: first as a respiratory therapist, where, outside of his practice,...

Jan 2, 2023

Dorothy Beatrice Hucke, 94, passed away peacefully January 2, 2023 at Sweetwater Retirement Community in Billings, Montana.  She was born to Michael and Pauline Bede on December 2, 1928 in Roundup, Montana. Dorothy’s family lived where her father could find work during the Great Depression (Roundup, Miles City, Conrad, and Great Falls) until age nine when she, her brother,...

2023

Lou Ventrell died on December 30, 2023. He was 102 years old. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on July 7, 1921, he was the son of Frank Ventrell and Barbara Fischlein. He was baptized at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church and educated at Bushwick High School. He was 8 years old at the beginning of the Great Depression, but never...

2023

Donna May Hanson

1932 — 2023

On Dec. 2, she was granted her wish and was welcomed by the Lord into her heavenly home, where she is now pain free and reunited with her dear departed husband, Ralph, and her daughter, Susan.

Donna May Harding was born on May 20, 1932, to JC...

2023

LeRoy Gross passed away on Oct. 21, 2023, at Langemo Memory Care in Billings. LeRoy was born on May 28, 1932, in Ashley, North Dakota, to Jacob and Lydia (Schock) Gross. He grew up on the family farm in North Dakota and enjoyed both the chores and the adventures. LeRoy met Gertrude Martz in 1954 and they were married...

2023

Beloved son, brother and friend, Thomas John Grismer passed away at home on Friday, Sept. 29, 2023.

Thomas was born in November 1992, in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He attended local Billings schools, graduating with the Billings West High School class of 2011.

Always mischievous and looking for adventure, Tom enjoyed hiking, camping, boating and fishing...

2023

Beverly Elise Perrault Lalonde (1931 – 2023)

Beverly Elise Perrault Lalonde passed away peacefully in her sleep on June 4, 2023, Trinity Sunday, in Billings. She was 92 years old.

Beverly was born in White Bear Lake, Minnesota, just north of St. Paul, on May 5, 1931, to James and Bernadette Perrault. Her father’s family...

2023

If you talked to Ruth in the last six months, you know how much she was looking forward to her 70th MSC (MSU) class reunion in Bozeman last weekend. Unfortunately, God had other plans and took her home. She died May 11, 2023, surrounded by family.

Ruth was born in Missoula in 1931 to Swedish immigrants, Otto...

2023

Kay was born two miles west of Lindy, Nebraska, in October 1935. Elementary school was a one-room school south of Lindy. He went to high school at Bloomfield, Nebraska, graduating in 1953. Education continued at the University of Nebraska in Agriculture with a Bachelor of Science degree earned in 1957. Education continued one more year in agriculture graduate work....

2023

On March 19, 2023, Kendra Bruget went to be with her Lord Jesus.

Kendra Kay Wolfe was born to Kenny Wolfe and Betty Jeanne Seidlitz Wolfe on April 4, 1956, in Havre. Kendra, her two brothers, and two sisters grew up on the family farm 12 miles south of Chester. During her years in the Chester school,...

2023

Ann Elizabeth Soulsby-Pawliw was born on Dec. 1, 1946, to loving parents Arthur and Helen Soulsby of Billings. Ann passed away on Feb. 24, 2023, following her battle with pancreatic cancer. She was preceded in death by her brother Arthur Soulsby; her parents, Arthur and Helen Soulsby; her sister-in-law, Adele (Reg) Pawliw-Houston; and Mary and Alex Pawliw. She will...

2023

John David “Dave” Roberts, 55, of Billings, passed away on Feb. 20, 2023.

Dave was born "a little old man" and was always mature beyond his age. He cared for family and friends with great conviction and was first to offer help where needed. Fishing was his idea of fun and now that he’s free of pain,...