Obituaries

Mar 3, 2022

The world became less kind and beautiful with the passing of our lovely mother, Rose Joanne Gerry on March 3, 2022.

Joanne was born on Aug. 29, 1929, to Joseph and Rose Romania in Roundup. She graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1947. After high school graduation, Joanne moved to New York City to pursue her...

Mar 3, 2022

James “Jim” “Shamus” Lawrence Krivec, of Billings, Montana, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 3, 2022, after an unexpected cardiac arrest. He was surrounded by family and close friends, having a good time.

Jim was born November 14, 1961, in Billings, Montana, to Stanley “Staunchy” Patrick Krivec and Leila “Peg” Margaret (McMahon) Krivec, the youngest...

Mar 2, 2022

Virginia Lee Kyger-Jellison, 92, entered into heaven on March 2, 2022.

Born on Oct. 22, 1929, in Billings, she attended Broadwater Elementary and graduated from Senior High in 1947. Virginia received her BS degree in 1951 from Montana State College and her master’s degree from Eastern Montana College in 1964. She was employed by the Billings School...

Mar 1, 2022

One of the good guys was called home on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Mark Keller, 69, of Billings, was born on Dec. 19, 1952, to George and Ellatena “Tena” Keller. He graduated from Billings West High School in 1971 and married the love of his life in 1974.

Mark worked in the beer business for over 40...

Mar 1, 2022

Jayme Diane Messerly “Dimplez,” age 32, passed away unexpectedly on March 1, 2022, in Billings. She came into the world on May 16, 1989, in Havre, Montana, born to Dawnita “Kay” Bell and Leon Messerly 10 minutes before her “Ditty” (twin sister), Heather. Jayme attended schools in Harlem and Billings, graduating from Harlem Junior/Senior High in 2007. She attended...

Feb 28, 2022

On the unseasonably warm, clear evening of Feb. 28, 2022, a wonderfully kind spirit left this world and headed up to Heaven. To us, she was Mom and Grama, to you, she was Vera Uzelac, but she was so much more than just a name.

Vera began her life on Sept. 12, 1929, in Washoe, Montana. She...

Feb 28, 2022

Eileen Orser was born Laura Eileen Hill on Oct. 10, 1934, in Billings. She is fondly known to family and friends as Eileen, LEO or her self-titled pseudonym: a “tough old bird.” A quintessential Billings girl, she never lost her love of Montana, despite many years of living overseas.

She graduated from Billings Senior High school in...

Feb 23, 2022

Ruth Mildred (Soiland) Tombre was born on April 1, 1924, to Sigrid (Vaasvaag-Swenson) Soiland and Elling Soiland in Glendive. She went to be with her Savior on Feb. 23, 2022, in Billings. She graduated from Dawson County High School in 1941. Lifelong learning was an attitude she pursued her whole life.

In 1942, she enrolled in the...

Feb 18, 2022

Eloise R. Kirk was born on October 30, 1924, in Sumatra, Montana, the daughter of James Garfield Foster and Abbie Stinson Foster. When she was five months old, her parents moved to Billings, Montana to own and operate a dairy business known as Foster Dairy.

She attended Broadwater Elementary School, Jefferson Junior High School, and was in...

Feb 16, 2022

Subdeacon David Kechanin, 48, fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022. He served St. Nicholas Orthodox Church faithfully for many years. All who met David loved him. He was kind, generous and wise, and exemplified what it means to live a God-centered life.

Davis is survived by his loving wife...

Feb 11, 2022

Another angel just got her wings.  Our Mom, Leona K. Anderson, passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, dying of natural causes.  She lived a full and happy life, using all of her energy and endurance right to the end.

Mom was born August 6, 1932, on the family farm near Des Lacs, ND.  She joined siblings...

Feb 10, 2022

Born June 14, 1994, to Desiree Caldwell and Nicholas Thompson, Andrew grew up in Billings until age 7 and attended Broadwater and Washington Elementary Schools, before moving to Santa Ana, California, where he continued to grow. During his years in California, he attended Fairhaven Elementary, Portola Middle School and Orange High School, then moving back to Billings and graduating...

Feb 10, 2022

“I want to die with dignity or survive with strength, and either way I win because God’s in charge.” That statement epitomizes Darell’s positive attitude.

Darell Lee Tunnicliff was born on Jan. 8, 1952, to Donald and Marian Tunnicliff in Billings. Darell attended Grand Avenue Elementary, Lewis and Clark Junior High and Billings Senior High, graduating in...

Feb 8, 2022

Raymond “Ray” Arthur Olson peacefully passed away with family at his bedside in Billings, on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at age 100. Ray was born January 17, 1922, the fifth of 10 children of Arthur and Elizabeth (Plunkett) Olson. He was born during a terrible blizzard on their homestead near Franklin, MT. As the family grew and the homestead...

Feb 4, 2022

Janine Susan Hudiburgh (Gillen), 68, passed away Feb. 4, 2022, following emergency surgery and a month-long hospital stay. Born and raised in Harlowton, Janine was excited to explore the bigger world and moved to Bozeman after high school to attend MSU. She was at a house party when she met Dale, the love of her life, and eventual husband...

Feb 2, 2022

Rebecca Ann Miller

Rebecca “Becky” Miller died at the age of 68 after a long and courageous battle with ALS. Becky passed away in her home on Feb. 2, 2022, with her husband and two sons at her side.

Becky was born on July 21, 1953, in Wadena, Minnesota,  to Jack and Alvida...

Feb 1, 2022

Geraldine L. Krauss of Billings, formerly of Oak Lawn, Illinois. 88 years old, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 22, 1933, the daughter of Stanley and Anna (Balaisis) Markunas, who have preceded her in death. Her husband, John Krauss, her daughter, Diane Krauss, and her brother Fredrick Markunas have also...

Jan 31, 2022

In the early morning hours of January 31, 2022, Audrey Louise Hines peacefully passed away after a long, heart-breaking period of decline due to Alzheimer’s.

Audrey was born to Jerry and Alberta Johnson on May 21, 1933, on a farm near Britton, South Dakota. She was raised in Great Falls, Montana, and graduated from Great Falls High...

Jan 31, 2022

Ted Edward Amsbaugh was born June 2, 1930, in Bottineau, North Dakota, to Fay and Ruth Elayer Amsbaugh. He graduated from Bottineau High School in 1948 and attended the State School of Forestry in Bottineau. Ted cherished his upbringing in North Dakota, often reminiscing on painting fences for honey during the Great Depression, fishing and hunting with his father...

Jan 30, 2022

Virginia Ann Cox, 90, of Billings, peacefully passed away on January 30. Her time had come to join her Creator and family.

Virginia was born in Emmons County, North Dakota on March 15, 1931, to Frank and Mary Buechler. She was one of 10 children. Her family worked on farms in North Dakota and relocated to Fromberg,...