Obituaries

May 2, 2021

MILWAUKEE, Wisc. - Our beloved and precious Andrew Richard Carver, 43, passed away in his home, unexpectedly and far too soon, on Sunday, May 2, 2021.

Drew was born March 19, 1978, in Billings, MT. He enjoyed living in many parts of the country during his life, including Los Angeles, Mammoth Lakes, Vermont, and Utah (Los Angeles...

Apr 29, 2021

Richard Dale Johnson, 84, formerly of Minot, ND, passed away March 27, 2021, in a Billings assisted living facility.

Richard (Dick) was born October 19, 1936, in Williston, ND, the son of Jesse and Agatha Johnson. He grew up in a middle-class family, alongside three brothers and two sisters.

Richard went to school through high...

Apr 29, 2021

Our Hearts are broken to announce that on April 29, 2021, we lost a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend. After fighting a long battle with depression and the severe pain of pancreatitis, Charles "Chuck" John Ackerman chose to end his own suffering and join his parents and loved ones in heaven.

Chuck is preceded in...

Apr 26, 2021

Ernest Carroll Broch, Jr. departed this life 26 April 2021. He was born 6 February 1928 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Ernest Carroll Broch, Sr. and Gwendolyn Rittenhouse Lair. He graduated from Glen Burnie High School and attended Johns Hopkins University and the University of Maryland.

Mr. Broch served his country in the Army of the United States...

Apr 24, 2021

On Saturday, April 24, 2021, Phyllis M Burger, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 83. Phyllis was born on April 29, 1937, in Bordentown, New Jersey, to Charles and Muriel Hodson.

She was an accountant for Gregory's Department Store for over 20 years, before moving to Billings with the love...

Apr 24, 2021

Nancy Jo Pinnow, of Billings, passed away at her home on Saturday, April 24, 2021. Nancy was the daughter of Gottlieb and Gwendolyn Bonogofsky and was born on Oct. 7, 1950, in Elgin, North Dakota. Nancy was a loving wife and mother to her children and her husband Larry Pinnow (deceased). Nancy was known for putting thoughts of others...

Apr 23, 2021

Alison Gail Davis, age 31, passed away in her home in Billings, on April 23, 2021, from ovarian cancer.

The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 28, at Apostles Evangelical Lutheran Church in Billings, with Pastor Jay Bickelhaupt officiating. Burial will follow at Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park in Billings. Visitation will be...

Apr 20, 2021

Vivian D. Binando passed away at home on April 20, 2021, surrounded by her family, after courageously battling cancer and health issues for several years.

Vivian Mae Detomasi was born to John "Jack" Detomasi and Frances Zager Detomasi on May 13, 1939, on the family ranch in Roosevelt, Utah, along with her twin sister, Lilian Rae. Her...

Apr 18, 2021

Sheila Kay Kessler, 58, of Billings, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at her home. She was born on Nov. 9, 1962, in Wolf Point.

Sheila was a self-starter and free spirit. Upon high school graduation, she traveled to Arizona and worked in business; then she was craving something new and off to California she went....

Apr 15, 2021

Sunny Dawn (Gerhart) Park

On Dec. 1, 1971, Sunny Dawn (Gerhart) Park was born in Temple, Texas, to Mack Smoke Gerhart and Annie Jeanne Bordner. She is survived by her sweet daughters, Ashten and Berkley; her sister Sherellen and husband Jon; brother Kyle and wife Alicia; brother Shane and wife Elena; Smokey and Brenda Gerhart; Jeanne and...

Apr 15, 2021

BIG SKY - Loyce B. Peterson, 65, of Big Sky, passed away unexpectedly on April 15, 2021, at her home.

She was born on Dec. 25, 1955, in Billings, to James and Barbara Battin. She is loved and survived by her best friend and devoted husband, Craig Peterson; sister Patricia (Tom Pfeiffer) Battin; brother James (Mary) Battin...

Apr 12, 2021

Esther "Essie May" Myers, 90, of Billings, was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in her home, surrounded by family, on April 12, 2021.

She grew up in Lockwood, attended Lockwood School and graduated from Billings Senior High in 1949. She married Louie Wise and they had a son, Louis "Louie" Wise (Myers)....

Apr 12, 2021

Irene Rose Klinger received her calling to her heavenly resting place on Monday, April 12, 2021. She suffered with Alzheimer's.

She was one of 15 children born to Vincent and Mary Pachl on June 3, 1931, in South Hart, North Dakota. Irene married Larry Runge and moved to Billings, where she retired from St. Vincent Hospital as...

Apr 10, 2021

On a cold snowy Sunday, Dec. 26, 1926, in Jamestown, North Dakota, Henry Bud Schaffer was born. Bud was brought home to Carrington, North Dakota, where he was raised along with his older brothers John and Ed. Bud also had an older sister, Alice. Bud was the fourth child born to Jacob Miles Schaffer (B. 1896 – D. 1983)...

Apr 9, 2021

Lois Mae Batt, 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 9, 2021 at RiverStone Health Hospice House from cancer.  She was the youngest of three children born to James and Elizabeth Lanouette on September 14, 1930.  Lois attended Broadwater Elementary School and Billings Senior High School.  She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from Eastern Montana College...

Apr 7, 2021

Lois June Drew (Schultz) passed away peacefully at the age of 94 on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at the Tendernest Assisted Living Home in Billings.

Lois was born in Big Sandy on June 6, 1926, to Walter and Mabel Hettrick. She was raised on the family farm/ranch helping her parents any way she could in those difficult...

Apr 5, 2021

Lois E. Young, 89, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at home, surrounded by her family, and with her little dog Jack by her side.

Lois was born in Morrill, Nebraska, on Jan. 26, 1932, to Earl and Mable Read. She was the oldest of three children. Her mother passed away very early in her life. Lois...

Apr 5, 2021

Ruth was born on Nov. 24, 1924, to Agnus Snyder Sammis and Harold John Sammis at Northport, Long Island, New York. They lived in a large house on a hill above town with her parents and sister Agnus. She attended the Northport School grades 11-12 and graduated from high school in 1943. After graduation, she went to work at...

Apr 5, 2021

Ida Hochhalter, 98, of Billings, went to her heavenly home while comforted by family on Monday, April 5, 2021, at Highgate Senior Living.

Ida was born in Medina, North Dakota, on July 14, 1922. She was one of 10 children born to Matthew and Julia Wolff. The family moved to Montana during the Depression in 1930, settling...

Apr 3, 2021

Steve Sorenson

Steve Sorenson passed away in Great Falls, on April 3, 2021. He was born to Roger and Marlene (Miller) Sorenson on Oct. 30, 1962.

After living briefly in Great Falls and Rochester, Minnesota, he grew up mostly in Billings and graduated from Billings West High School. He was involved with Little League baseball,...