Obituaries

Aug 12, 2022

Mabel “Darlene” Schwend, 72, of Bridger, stepped into eternity whole and complete as she was surrounded by the love and presence of her family. She was there when her children took their first breath and they were by her side when she took her last breath on Friday, Aug. 12, 2022, at 11:27 p.m., at St. Vincent Healthcare.

Aug 6, 2022

Bulah Velma Manning, 102, passed away on Aug. 6, 2022, in Billings.

Bulah was born Sept. 13, 1919, at the family homestead on Four Mile Road between Birney and Decker. She was the youngest of eight children of Ernest Henry and Bulah (Christoph) Satterthwait and was the last survivor of this generation of her family. She was...

Aug 5, 2022

Joanne Morgan of Billings passed away peacefully on Aug. 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Joanne was born on Aug. 15, 1937, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Robert and Mary Mulick. She was raised in Pocatello, Idaho, as the second of eight children in a loving Irish Catholic family. Joanne helped care for her younger siblings, a...

Aug 2, 2022

Tessie was an amazing mother and friend. She was born in Yakima, Washington, and spent most of her early life in Washington. She moved to Montana in the early 1990s, and she is survived by her children, Matthew Alexander and Selena Marie (Mrs. Jericho Kister); and her granddaughter Quinn Grace.

Tessie touched many lives during her time...

Aug 2, 2022

Donald Briggs was born in Michigan to Luther and Viola Briggs. He retired from United Airlines after 40 years as a customer service agent in Lansing, Cleveland, Denver and Billings. He enjoyed many travels and visits with his family. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his wife, Carol Ann and daughter Charleen in...

Aug 1, 2022

With her loved ones at her side, Valerie (Sos) Peters, 57, passed away peacefully on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, in Billings, after a brave battle with cancer.

Valerie was born on Aug. 8, 1964, in Billings, to Robert and Alice Sos. She graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1982 and Eastern Montana College with an AA...

Aug 1, 2022

LeRoy Fellows Frewin, 80, left this earthly realm to meet the Lord on Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, from Billings, Montana. Roy was born March 1, 1942, in Ray, Arizona. He is the oldest of Leroy and Dorcas Frewin’s six children. Besides living in Arizona as a child, LeRoy moved to El Paso, Texas, and then to Salt Lake City....

Jul 30, 2022

Shirley passed away the evening of July 30th, just the way she said she always wanted, at home, surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born in 1929 in the small town of Absarokee to Fred and Gladys Riddle. She was the second of three kids. Shirley loved growing up in a small town.

Shirley was...

Jul 26, 2022

It was at a 4th of July weekend picnic on July 3, 1932, when Clara Sisco started feeling a little sick.  She thought it was because she had eaten too much watermelon, but it was actually time for Phyllis Marie to make her entrance into the world.

Phyllis Marie (Sisco) Vannoy passed gently into the arms of...

Jul 25, 2022

On the wings of angels, Mom entered into her heavenly home, welcomed by her Savior Jesus Christ. And, of course, Dad got his dancing partner back for their life eternal.

Born Renae Delores Hill, in this area, she grew up and was schooled in Roberts, where she met Les Kercher and later married him on Dec. 30,...

Jul 24, 2022

On Sunday, July 24th, 2022, our captain, Douglas Edward Origer, left his earthly harbor surrounded by family and friends. He was guided along his journey by his favorite Jimmy Buffet songs and stories of a life well lived. Heidi, his beloved dog is once again by his side. We rest assured, knowing that he will be there to collect...

Jul 23, 2022

Theresa Marie Putman passed away peacefully to be with our Lord and savior, on July 23, 2022, after 57 years of life. Theresa was known for being a devoted mother, a loving daughter, a supportive sister and a caring friend.

She was born to her late mother, Jeanne Woodard, and late father, Vern Woodard, on April 30,...

Jul 22, 2022

Marie Fiscina was born in Brooklyn, New York, on May 28, 1946. She grew up there with her parents, Joe and Louise, and her younger brother, Joe. After high school, Marie worked as a secretary in Manhattan, and the start of her career was born. Her work in the secretarial field led her to marital law, which was a...

Jul 22, 2022

Rollin Edward Ficek, 59, of Billings, passed away on July 22, 2022, with love surrounding him.

He was born on Oct. 14, 1962, in Billings, to Gilbert and Marjorie Ficek. Rollin was raised in Montana and loved to hunt with his hunting partners and go fishing with his Dad, sister Roxy and her husband Mike in the...

Jul 20, 2022

Our loving wife and mother, Peggy Casey, 94, of Billings, passed away to be with our Father in Heaven on July 20, 2022. The family wishes to thank Morning Star, St. Vincent Hospital and RiverStone Hospice, all of Billings, for their unlimited compassion, respect, understanding and kindness given to our loved one during her stay in each facility.

Jul 18, 2022

Mary Frances Graves passed away on July 18, 2022. Fran was born in Missoula to Marie and Frip Skahan on Feb. 28, 1932. She was the oldest of six children. Fran graduated from the University of Montana in June 1954. That same month, Fran and Robert Graves were married. After living in Texas and Washington while Bob was in...

Jul 17, 2022

Bert was born on Oct. 13, 1935, in Glasgow. He had a great childhood being raised in his family’s business, “The Shannon Hotel,” where he enjoyed his childhood years with his best friend, his sister Nancy.

After he graduated high school, Bert joined the Army and was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. After leaving the service, Bert...

Jul 16, 2022

Donna Mex Peterson

Donna M. Peterson died peacefully on July 16, 2022.

She is survived by sons, Donald Huffman (Beverly), Ross Adams (Pamela); stepchildren Kim Peterson (Claudia) and Marla Morgan (Chris); grandchildren Chris Huffman (Marcia), Daniel Huffman (Britt), Will Adams (Cortland); step-grandchildren Byron Snider (Christina), Shaun Snider (Amber), Lisa Kay (Bryan), Tessa Green...

Jul 16, 2022

Lynette Larson was born March 26, 1958, and died July 16, 2022, in Billings. She was raised in Edgeley, North Dakota, where she learned to love animals and developed a passion for music. Lynette married her husband Dan Kortan on May 5, 1984. They settled in Billings and Lynette went on to earn a Master’s degree from the University...

Jul 15, 2022

Darren Wesley Shull, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022, just outside of Roberts, Montana. Darren ultimately gave his life doing what he does: helping a stranger in need.

Darren was born in Great Falls, Montana, on April 17, 1970, and was adopted at birth by William and...