Obituaries

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,...

Jan 1, 2023

Leighton “Gus or Lee” Gustafson, 87, passed away at Bella Terra on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023.

Lee/Gus was born Sept. 23, 1935, to Rev. Ervil and Helen Gustafson in Willmar, Minnesota. As the son of a small-town minister, he grew up in several midwestern towns, primarily in Nebraska. Lee earned a degree in Business Administration from the...

Dec 29, 2022

Steven Scott Giest was born on May 15, 1954, in Billings. He passed away on Dec. 29, 2022, at his home, the same home he was born in. He was the second born of four boys to Leon and Betty Giest. Steve’s lifetime was full of antics and adventures with his three brothers.

So many classic and...

Dec 27, 2022

Dr. Benjamin Thomas Marchello, known to many of his patients as “Gentle Ben,” passed away on Dec. 27, 2022, from cardiac complications.

He was born on July 7, 1947, to Dr. Albino J. and Virginia Marchello in Shreveport, Louisiana. He graduated from Billings Senior High (proud member, class of 1965), Dartmouth College and the University of Utah...

Dec 26, 2022

Betty May Hofstad, age 86, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and friend, passed away the morning of Dec. 26, 2022, at Billings Clinic.

Betty was born in Martin, North Dakota, to John and Martha Weisser on Oct. 7, 1936. She grew up on the family farms and attended rural schools. Eventually, Betty moved to Billings, but continued...

Dec 25, 2022

Mary Donna (Shamanoff) Frisby-Rambold died peacefully at the Vista, St. John’s Lutheran Home, on Dec. 25, 2022.

Donna was born in Lewistown in 1931 to immigrant parents William and Katherine Shamanoff. Donna’s parents, both Macedonian immigrants, landed in Bozeman and ran a popular cafe downtown. Donna and her sister Patty grew up above the cafe in the...

Dec 21, 2022

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Janet Petsch Gartner on Dec. 21, 2022.

Janet was born on Jan. 21, 1945, in Riverton, Wyoming, to parents James “Jim” and Reita Petsch. She was joined by sisters Lois (1947) and Jeannie (1957), completing the family. Janet spoke fondly of her childhood years and the...

Dec 18, 2022

Kerry Hoffman, 75, of Billings, and formerly a longtime Williston, North Dakota resident, passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 18, 2022, in his home in Billings.

A funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 3rd, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave. in Billings.

Kerry was born to Jack and Florence (Uerling) Hoffman in...

Dec 15, 2022

Ruth Violet Fuller was born May 15, 1929 in Roundup, MT to Grace Louise (Crosmer) and Peter Henry Haverkamp. She was younger sister to Ralph and elder to Peter.

Ruth graduated valedictorian in 1947 from Roundup High School and continued her schooling at University of Montana - Missoula to certify in education. She began her teaching career...

Dec 13, 2022

LaDean L. Wiebold

Teacher and Homemaker

LaDean Wiebold, of Billings, a teacher and homemaker, died on Dec. 13, 2022.

LaDean was born on Aug. 19, 1926, in Pilot Township, near the town of Williamsburg, Iowa. She was the daughter of Emil and Lucy Timmerman of Marengo, Iowa....

Dec 12, 2022

On Monday, Dec.12, 2022, Jeanette Davis, beloved grandmother, mother and friend, passed away at the age of 82, after a short battle with cancer.

Jeanette was born on June 12, 1940, in the state of Washington to Helen and Louis Menegas. After attending Holy Names Private Girls Academy, she embarked on the path to becoming a nun....

Dec 11, 2022

Jesus came and took our loving son, brother and friend home on Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022.

Craig was born to Ray and Alice Kolstad on July 16, 1955, in Billings, where he lived his whole life. He is the oldest of three sons that came a few years later.

Craig graduated from Billings Senior High...

Dec 11, 2022

Maurice Joseph Muth passed away early Sunday morning, Dec. 11, 2022, at the age of 84.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave. in Billings, with burial at Holy Cross Cemetery following. A luncheon will be offered following at the Billings Moose Lodge on Calhoun Lane....