Obituaries

Apr 2, 2021

Shauna C. Scheller, 62 of Billings, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021.

Shauna was born on Jan. 6, 1959, to John and Shirley Hart. A graduate of Billings West, she worked as a shift manager with CVS Pharmacy. She loved her family, plants and anything that grows.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff; daughter...

Apr 2, 2021

Our incredible mother passed away peacefully on April 2, 2021, at the age of 94. Most of her life was spent in Butte; winters in Bullhead City, Arizona; and her last two years in Billings with her daughter.

Mom was a very strong, independent lady who faced every challenge or loss with courage, and expected the same...

Apr 1, 2021

Traci Baum, 50, of Billings passed away April 1st peacefully in her home.

She was born on April 27th, 1958 in Glendive, Montana, the daughter of Sharon and Ted E. Amsbaugh. The family moved to Broomfield, Colorado in 1960 and she graduated from Broomfield High School in 1976. She attended the University of Colorado at Boulder where...

Mar 27, 2021

Chuck Peterson, age 93, passed away on the evening of March 27, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was the third child born on June 9, 1927 in Ulen, Minnesota, to Ida and Leigh Peterson. He had four brothers and one sister. On the farm that he was raised, he became very mechanically inclined, which served him well...

Mar 25, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that our dear Mom Elberta "Bertie" Kozeliski of Billings passed away unexpectedly on the evening of March 25, 2021, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family.

Our Mom was born April 17, 1931, in Great Falls, Montana, the only child of Roy and Ruth Spogen. Growing up, she attended...

Mar 24, 2021

July 8, 1947 - March 24, 2021

Billy Ray Christensen was called home to be with the Lord on March 24, 2021, at his home in Billings, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on July 8, 1947, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, to Carlos and Donna (Owen) Christensen. Siblings include Sid, Doug and Gene Christensen. Billy's father...

Mar 22, 2021

Robert "Bob" Lee Harry, 65, of Park City, passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021, in Billings.

Bob was born on March 30, 1955, in Barstow, California, to Robert and Charlotte (Carlisle) Harry. He served in the Air Force and was self-employed as a carpenter and artist.

He also survived by his children, Shannon Harry,...

Mar 22, 2021

Alice Walk (Peckham) Bratton, 85, of Gillette, Wyoming, passed peacefully at RiverStone Health Hospice Home in Billings, on the morning of March 22, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. She was given the best of care by the staff, and her family and many friends were able to visit her there.

Alice was born on Halloween,...

Mar 22, 2021

TJ (Timothy James) Mueller passed away on March 22, 2021, in Billings. TJ was born in Billings on June 16, 1957, to H. Joe and Virginia Mueller. He attended Billings Central Catholic High School, graduating in 1975. Post high school, he attended welding training at Billings Vo-Tech. North Star Auto Body, a family business he owned and operated with...

Mar 18, 2021

On Thursday, March 18, 2021, as the new day's dawn broke, Mildred "Sissy" Helen Ricker Salveson left us when the Creator called her into His eternal care. Mildred, or otherwise known to her family and friends as "Sissy" or "Porky," passed away peacefully to join loved ones who preceded her in death after her long and graceful life. She...

Mar 16, 2021

Daniel Anthony Elkins, son of Carole Mishelle Montano and Daniel Thomas Elkins, passed away March 16, 2021, due to natural causes.

Daniel touched everybody in so many ways. In every way, he was & will always be, in life and in death, "Dan the Man." You can't ever say "goodbye" to your child, but, "so long, see...

Mar 14, 2021

Bill "Willie" Dimich died at his home in Billings, on March 14, 2021, two months short of his 90th birthday. Born on May 12, 1931, in Red Lodge to Serbian immigrants, Mike D. Dimich and Sofia Teslich, he was proud of his Slavic heritage and sponsored the Tamburitza programs for a number of years, honoring Slavic friends from Red...

Mar 14, 2021

Merrilyn C. "Merry" Roberts, 95, of Billings, passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021, of complications related to stroke. She was born August 19, 1925, in Missoula, MT, the daughter of Carey and Edith Wentz.

Merry lived an incredibly long and fruitful life. She graduated from the University of Montana in the spring of 1946 with a degree...

Mar 14, 2021

Bonnie Lee (Kopp) Thiel passed away March 14, 2021, in Billings.

Bonnie was born May 10, 1935, in Fairview to Asa and Ruth (Norton) Kopp. The family later moved to Sidney, where Bonnie met Clyde Thiel.

Bonnie and Clyde were married Nov. 15, 1952 in Glendive. Sons Choyia and Rob joined the family in Sidney....

Mar 9, 2021

Eugene T. Anderson died March 9, 2021, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Billings, after a short illness.

Gene (or Geno as he liked to be called) was born on Aug. 29, 1932, in Denver, to Oscar and Edna Anderson. He had one sibling, his sister, Elaine Anderson Coffman. At an early age, Gene moved to Laramie,...

Mar 8, 2021

A man of quiet dignity, Erick S. Krueger joined the angels on March 8, 2021. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Rollin and Norma (Ennis) Krueger, Erick spent most of his life in Billings. He was a devoted husband to Janice, beloved dad to Brent and Mark, and best buddy with his three grandsons, Griffin, Mason and Landon.

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Mar 5, 2021

Glenn Milligan, a month and a half shy of his 93rd birthday, passed away of natural causes  on March 5, 2021, while still living independently at home. He was born in Billings in 1928 to Robert and Ida Mae Kratz Milligan. Glenn, being of Irish roots, was a determined young man from Day One. He lived his entire life...

Mar 4, 2021

George William "John" Cleveland, 78, of Billings, passed away March 4, 2021, at the RiverStone Horizon Hospice House.

John was born to George and Mary Cleveland on Nov. 30, 1942, in Rexburg, Idaho. After high school, he attended the University of Idaho and played a few years of football as a proud Vandal. He moved to California...

Mar 3, 2021

Larry Edward Pinnow, of Billings, passed away at his home on Wednesday March 3, 2021. Larry was the son of Karl and Evelyn Pinnow, and was born September 20, 1948 in Miles City, MT.

Larry was a Vietnam era Veteran of the Marine Corps, serving in the Philippines where he worked on F4 Phantom Jets.

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Mar 2, 2021

Barb Hedberg, 80, of Billings, Montana, formerly of Carpio, North Dakota, passed away at St. Vincent Healthcare on March 2, 2021. Barb was born in Lansford, North Dakota, on June 15, 1940, to Robert and Lois Heath.

On Nov. 18, 1961, Barb married Dennis Hedberg from Carpio, North Dakota. They had two children, Mitch and Michelle. They...