Obituaries

Jan 2, 2020

Robert James Patterson, of Billings, Montana, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of December 31, 2019, while lovingly surrounded by family.

Bob embarked on life in Billings on January 20, 1947, and was the first son of second-generation Montanans William and Marie Patterson, and eventual big brother/partner-in-crime to Monty Patterson. He was born...

Dec 23, 2019

Joelyne (Haugen) Rogers, age 60, was born on Sept. 3, 1959, in Cooperstown, North Dakota, to Georgianna and Gerald Haugen. Joelyne passed away on Dec. 20, 2019, surrounded by her loving family and friends in Billings.

In her early childhood and adolescence, she loved to bring a smile to her brothers and sister. Joelyne met her devoted...

Dec 17, 2019

Betty Jean "BJ" Geda Olson passed away Dec. 11, 2019, at Powers Cottage in Billings, holding her grandson Jordon's hand. Betty Jean was born in Camas, Washington, to Earl and Mabel Clemons, on April 26, 1934.

She received her BA Degree from Central Washington College of Education and her Master's Degree from Northern Montana College (MSUN) in...

Dec 17, 2019

Carole Elizabeth Billstein Witman was born July 6, 1926, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, to Arthur Emil Florian Billstein and Elizabeth Ann Spencer Billstein. From her father, she received her sense of adventure and humor; from her mother she received her love of sewing and homemaking. She graduated from Altoona High School in 1944, and went to Penn State University, where...

Dec 12, 2019

While enjoying a steak dinner he prepared at home, and while watching football on the couch, Frank Adam Radella, 86, died unexpectedly in Billings on Dec. 7, 2019. Why now was the time to be reunited with his bride is unknown, but he always said "you never know when your time's up."

Raised in Midland, near Pittsburgh,...

Dec 12, 2019

Fredrikke "Dikken" Hoyer passed away peacefully with family at her side on Tuesday, Dec, 10, 2019.

She was born on June 19, 1930, in Drammen, Norway, to Bjarne and Ellen Helly-Hansen Wiborg. In Denmark, her servant heart led her to become a nurse. She traveled to the United States in 1955, where she met the love of...

Dec 12, 2019

Our father was an ornery S.O.B. who loved to kill stuff and drink gin.

On Monday, Dec. 9, 2019, Rob Cline, loving husband and father, passed away at age 72.

Rob was born on April 30, 1947, in Billings, to Jack and Madge Cline. On Aug. 11, 1997, he married Shirley Ann Schieffer, living their...

Dec 11, 2019

Marvin Oden Olson, 96, passed away on Dec. 10, 2019, in Billings.

He was born on June 20, 1923, to Oden and Florence Olson in Doland, South Dakota. After his eighth grade year, the family moved to Livingston. He graduated from Park County High School in 1942. Marvin then worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad as a...

Dec 5, 2019

Herbert H. Sloane, 93, of Billings, died Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family.

The son of Herbert and Florence Sloane, Herb was born on Aug. 11, 1926, in Mt. Vernon, New York. He married Donna J. Shelton in Denver on Jan. 30, 1945. They would have celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary this...

Dec 3, 2019

Spencer James Budde, aka "little Spence," or "Pence" was born on Oct. 13, 2014, in Billings. He was unexpectedly taken too soon, and went to be with the angels on Nov. 24, 2019.

Little Spence brought joy to every person he ever met. He was a very friendly and loving boy, and he enjoyed telling stories. He...

Nov 28, 2019

Barbara Krieg, 77, of Billings, died suddenly and unexpectedly from an aortic dissection on Nov. 24, 2019.

She was born Barbara Grace Barney in Marshfield, Wisconsin, on July 9, 1942, the oldest child of Charles B. "Ben" Barney and Edna Maves. Three weeks later, the family moved to Montana, then shortly thereafter to California while her father...

Nov 25, 2019

Lillian Lou Martin Tischmak, 84, of Billings, left us on Friday, Nov. 22, 2019, at St. John's Lutheran Nursing Home.

The eldest child of Dorothy and Iver Martin, Lillian was born in Glasgow on Dec. 13, 1934. Her childhood was spent on the family farm at Tampico that had been homesteaded by her grandparents, and this heritage...

Nov 25, 2019

Mary Elizabeth (Perkins) Larson passed peacefully on Nov. 10, 2019, in Billings, at the age of 90. An only child, she was born May 12, 1929 in Gebo, Wyoming, to Gerald and Hannah Perkins.

She grew up where her family lived in Thermopolis, Wyoming. She attended local schools, graduating with honors from Thermopolis High School. She went...

Nov 21, 2019

Jean Marjorie Harris (Nelson) died peacefully on Nov. 15, 2019, in Billings, at the age of 90.

Jean was born on March 24, 1929, to Christian and Clara (McClintock) Nelson in Silesia. She grew up on the family farm. She graduated from Edgar High School. She moved to Billings and married Richard Harris in December of 1949....

Nov 20, 2019

John Joseph Michelotti, 64, of Billings, passed away Monday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2019, surrounded by his family.

John was born on Feb. 4, 1955, in Billings. He attended military high school at Marmion Academy outside of Chicago. Following his graduation from high school, he attended the University of San Diego and obtained his Mortuary Science degree in...

Nov 20, 2019

Frank Edward Thomas, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 15, 2019, in Billings. He was a longtime resident of Billings, where he lived with his wife, Margaret Thomas, of 33 years.

Frank was born April 21, 1938, in Roscoe, to George and Florence Thomas. In his early years, he married Myra Lorraine Muller and later divorced....

Nov 20, 2019

Frank Edward Thomas, age 81, passed away unexpectedly on Nov. 15, 2019, in Billings. He was a longtime resident of Billings, where he lived with his wife, Margaret Thomas, of 33 years.

Frank was born April 21, 1938, in Roscoe, to George and Florence Thomas. In his early years, he married Myra Lorraine Muller and later divorced....

Nov 19, 2019

Merle "Ann" LaCroix went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 14, 2019, at the age of 84. Ann was born on Feb. 10, 1935, in Havre. Family was important to Ann. She came from a big family (with five sisters and four brothers) and she raised seven children. There were always get-togethers and fun times. She loved...

Nov 19, 2019

Mike died peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Nov. 14, 2019.

He was born on Aug. 18, 1939, in Fergus Falls, Minnesota, to Jim and Gwen Eastwood. His family moved to Wheaton, Minnesota, where he grew up and lived through high school. He met his wife of 60 years, Helen (Rinke) while roller-skating in the eighth...

Nov 19, 2019

Julie Ann Prill entered heaven on Monday, Nov. 18, 2019. Julie was born July 19, 1945, in Billings, to John R. and Rosemary Klein.

On July 25, 1964 she married the love of her life, Thomas W. Prill of Laurel. They were happily married for 54 years. She devoted her life to her home and family. She...