Obituaries

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...

Jul 12, 2022

Mark Evan Stevenson, 60, of Billings, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2022. Mark was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on July 27, 1961. After the family moved to several states, the family settled in Crystal Lake, Illinois, where Mark graduated high school in 1979. He went on to attend the University of Montana graduating in 1984 with an...

Jul 7, 2022

Delores May Olson, 98, passed away on July 7, 2022, in Billings.

She was born on May 9, 1924, to James and Jetty Birch in Billings. After graduating from Park County High School in 1942, she attended Kinman Business College and then worked for Northern Pacific in the accounting office. She married her high school sweetheart, Marvin...

Jul 7, 2022

Della Doris Mosbrucker went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 7, 2022, at the age of 87.

Della was born to John and Lea Stauss on Feb, 15, 1935, in Blue Grass County, North Dakota. She grew up on the family farm until she moved to New Salem, North Dakota, to attend high school...

Jul 6, 2022

Rose Connolly, 66, of Billings, passed away on July 6, 2022. She was born to Floyd and Esther (Schmitt) Rennaker on Aug. 17, 1955, in Hamilton. After graduating from Hamilton High School in 1973, she spent four years in the Unites States Navy. Upon her honorable discharge, she built a career in city administration in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and...

Jul 5, 2022

Richard “Rich” W. McClellan, 80, of Billings, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, July 5, 2022.

Rich was born in Oak Park, Illinois, on March 2, 1942, and moved to Southern California in the late 1940s. He attended multiple elementary and high schools. He served in the 18th Airborne (2nd TAB C Battery 26th Field...

Jul 4, 2022

Another Angel of God has been called home out of this life and into the next. Lorraine can now lay aside her many sets of rosary beads that were heated up and in continual use. Her prayers were always for others rather than for herself. She considered any new friend to be part of her expanding family and she...

Jul 2, 2022

Our beloved Joseph, 29, left this world way too soon from complications of a brain aneurism.  He was surrounded by his family and friends during his last days.  Joseph is the firstborn son to Sheila Jackson and Joseph Dale Waller, of Billings, MT.

Joseph was a loving son and big brother.  He was devoted to his family...

Jul 1, 2022

Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant, Katrina.

Katrina Louise Hoots was given life by her Creator and was born on March 7, 1989, the child of Gary and Denise Boone. On April 3, 2016,...

Jul 1, 2022

Peggy Ann Wheeler was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, on April 3, 1932. She was welcomed by her mother and father, Harry Wheeler and Winifred Beam Wheeler and her 5-year-old brother, Richard. The family lived in Irwin, Idaho, where her father operated a cream station and cheese factory.

When Peggy was about 6 years old, the family...

Jun 23, 2022

Jacqueline A. Scott, age 86, died on June 23, 2022.

Jackie was born in Billings to Enoch and Elizabeth Reynard on May 10, 1936. She was well known in the early ’70s for her TV show, “Jackie’s Journal,” at Q2 KOOK TV. She was also very involved with the VFW Ladies Auxiliary – Billings Heights.

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Jun 16, 2022

Irene Langeliers passed away June 16, 2022, leaving a legacy of 90 amazing years. Born on June 24, 1931, Irene VanSteeland grew up in Shepherd, MT, and graduated from high school in 1950. She told fascinating stories of riding her horse to school when weather allowed.

She married Lawrence Brunmeier and had three children: Kathleen, Carol and...

Jun 14, 2022

Blanche Marie Goehring, of Billings, passed away on June 14, 2022, at Parkview Care Center.

She was born on Nov. 1, 1930, at Turtle Lake, North Dakota, to John and Teresa Schlafman, and married Gene Goehring in 1948 in Washburn, North Dakota. To this union, two children were born: Steve in 1950 and Nicki in 1953.