Obituaries

Oct 26, 2020

With heavy hearts, family and friends want to share the sad news of the untimely passing of Shelly Delano on Oct. 26, 2020.

She was born on Sept. 18, 1960, in Billings, Montana, to June and James Delano. She grew up, graduated from Billings West High School, and remained living and working in Billings throughout most of...

Oct 26, 2020

John William Foote passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2020.

John was born in Sacramento, California, on Sept. 9, 1942, to Milton and Altha Foote. He graduated in 1960 from Norte Del Rio High School in Sacramento, served six years in the U.S. Navy and then continued his career as a land surveyor.

John grew...

Oct 25, 2020

Russell Lee Hein, age 86, of Billings, passed away on Oct. 25, 2020.

Russ was born on June 24, 1934, to Alex and Mary Hein in Billings. He was one of eight children and was raised on the south side of Billings throughout his youth. His father passed away when Russ was in high school, but he...

Oct 24, 2020

Gilbert “Gil” Ficek, 81, passed away Saturday, October 24, 2020, at St. Vincent Healthcare. Gil was born April 19, 1939, on a farm near New Hradic, ND. The family moved to Dickinson, ND, where he grew up on a farm. He enlisted in the US Navy under the Buddy Program with Clem Decker. In the Navy he served aboard...

Oct 21, 2020

Thomas Carranco passed away on Oct. 21, 2020, at the age of 84.

Born to Lupe and Loretta Carranco on Oct. 14, 1936, he was the third child of 10. He and his older brothers were best friends. He had a keen interest in basketball, and played for his home team at Rosebud High School. He worked...

Oct 17, 2020

Dwain Sidney Salveson, 76, of Billings, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, Oct. 17, 2020. He was born on June 22, 1944, in Martinez, California, to his parents Gus and Alice Bell (Newman) Salveson.

Dwain started his education in Crow Agency and graduated from Hardin High School. During these years, he made lifelong friends. He...

Oct 16, 2020

On the wings of angels, our brave and beautiful loving mother and best friend arrived at her heavenly forever home on Friday October 16, 2020, surrounded by loving family and medical caretakers. Breathless and heartbroken, we share her story to honor her life.

Barbara Joann Estal was born in Oskaloosa Iowa on February 10, 1943, where she...

Oct 14, 2020

Early on October 14, 2020, Georgianna "Gigi" Sherrill Nance won her battle with Alzheimer's and went home to heaven, to join her parents and other family members and friends who have passed before her. We, her family, have tried so sum up such an incredible life in the following paragraphs. We pray it gives you a glimpse into what...

Oct 14, 2020

Eleanor Bachmeier is walking with heaven's angels. While she called Billings home for most of her adult life, she was born December 14, 1931, to Dominick and Emma Staudinger, in Dickinson, ND, and lived there throughout her youth.

After graduating high school, she began work at a phone company and as a waitress to save for her...

Oct 14, 2020

Truman C. Jefferson, Good Rope, "Baalishiiche," 69, made his journey home on Oct. 14, 2020, at Big Horn County Memorial Hospital. He was born May 22, 1951, to Pansy Hugs and Lester Jefferson, Jr.

Truman was raised by his grandmother, Winona Yellowtail Plentyhoops. He learned the ways of her life as she taught him how to help...

Oct 14, 2020

John Glen Rookhuizen passed away on Oct. 14, 2020, at Banner University Hospital in Tucson, Arizona. John was born in Billings on Sept. 7, 1962, baby of the family, to Jane (McNealey) and William Rookhuizen.

John attended schools in Billings, graduating from West High in 1979. Out of high school, he learned carpentry and mechanic's skills from...

Oct 13, 2020

Marjorie Ann Blehm, 84, of Billings, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020, at Sweetwater Retirement Community, after complications from a stroke, dementia and a short illness.

Marjorie was born on April 6, 1936, in Billings, the daughter of Joseph Wallace and Mary Agnes (Hanley) Brent.

Marjorie attended Catholic schools through the 10th grade and graduated...

Oct 9, 2020

With infinite sadness we announce that Robin Lynn Rose, 38, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, after a short illness.

Robin was born August 27, 1982, in Miles City, MT, to Robert and Kris Rose. They moved to Billings when she was 3 years old. She graduated from Billings Central Catholic High School in 2000.

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Oct 8, 2020

Our beautiful Mother lost her battle with cancer Thursday Oct. 8,2020. She was born in London England June 6, 1952 to Dr. Patrick Desmond Hill and Patricia Ivy Hill. Her Father's career took the family to Canada, and then on to Forsyth, Montana where her father was the town physician. She graduated from Forsyth High School in 1969. In...

Oct 7, 2020

Mr. Williams' Opus

With great sadness, the family of Pete Williams announces his sudden passing on Oct. 7, 2020, after battling lung cancer. He was 80.

Pete was born in Salt Lake City, and spent his early years there. He moved to Billings and attended Billings Senior High School. In 1962, Pete graduated from Eastern...

Oct 6, 2020

Daniel William Dimich Jr. (Bill, Pertz, Dan Jr.) died peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep the evening of Oct. 5, 2020, due to heart complications.

He was born on Oct. 25, 1947, to Daniel W. Dimich Sr. "Danny" and Jean Engle Dimich. The first six years of his life, Bill lived in Red Lodge with his parents...

Oct 2, 2020

Lyle J. Peil, born March 5, 1940, passed away on Oct. 2, 2020 at the age of 80. He was born in Roundup, grew up in Shepherd, and graduated from Shepherd High School in 1959.

Lyle was a family man who was married to his wife JoAnn for 55 years and raised two children. He served three...

Oct 1, 2020

Edward John Kraft, 81, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, Oct 1, 2020.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Freida; his sister, Betty; brother Bob; his infant son, Rodney Martin; and his first wife, Fay.

Eddy was born on June 13, 1939, in St Xavier, to Martin and Frieda...

Sep 29, 2020

Joan Marie Kimmet, 88, of Billings, went to be with her Lord, her husband, parents, and siblings on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Billings.

Her rosary and vigil service is 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave., in Billings. Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at St. Pius X Church, 717...

Sep 29, 2020

Kemuel Javan BullShows, Daase'Chichuchik (Courageous Heart), 29, of Billings, born to Samuel Charles and Cara Lynn BullShows, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Aug. 20, 2020, at home, with his loving family by his side, after a long, courageous battle with diabetes.

Kemuel, with a smile that could light up a room, was small in...