Obituaries

Aug 25, 2024

Shirley Marie Johnson, age 85, of Billings, formerly of Minot, North Dakota, passed away on Aug. 25, 2024, with family by her side, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Shirley was born on Jan. 28, 1939, in Sherwood, North Dakota, the daughter of Estelle and George Southam. She was delivered at home by her dad because they...

Aug 21, 2024

Danielle Phyllis Worriax, age 35, passed away suddenly at Fort Riley, Kansas, on the evening of Aug. 21, 2024.

Named after both parents, Danielle was born Oct. 15, 1988, in Miles City, to Daniel and Phyllis Lantis. She joined two brothers and two sisters. From the beginning, her big blue eyes brought a smile to her entire...

Aug 19, 2024

Scott, 67, of Billings, passed away peacefully in the presence of his loving wife and two daughters in the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, following his short, yet courageous, battle with cancer.

Scott was born on July 20, 1957, in Great Falls, the fifth child to his parents, James and Joanne Caddell. He was...

Aug 14, 2024

Brad Stewart, 63, of Billings passed away on Aug. 14, 2024, doing what he loved: spending time on the Yellowstone River.

Brad was born in Joplin, Missouri, to George and Lou Ann Stewart on June 14, 1961. His beginnings in Missouri led to him being a lifelong fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. His family briefly lived...

Aug 12, 2024

Charles E. Wolfe, a cherished father, grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away on Aug. 12, 2024, in Billings, Montana. Born on March 15, 1940 in Newcastle, Wyoming, to Albert and Nellie Wolfe, Charles carried the legacy of the Germanic surname Wolfe — derived from “Wolfgang,” meaning “wolf,” “path,” or “way of life” — with pride.

Charles grew up...

Aug 9, 2024

Dirk Shulund, age 46, passed peacefully on Aug. 9, 2024, and took a seat with our Lord in heaven after a hard-fought and courageous battle with glioblastoma.

Dirk was born on Aug. 11, 1977, in Havre, the second son to Richard and Sheila Shulund. Dirk rounded out the family of four with his older brother Eric. He...

Aug 6, 2024

Louis C. Dubs, III, of Billings, Montana, passed away on Aug. 6, 2024, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters, after a sudden battle against endocarditis.

Louis was born on Jan. 16, 1954, in Genoa, Nebraska, to Louis “Louie” Dubs, II, and Gertrude “Trudi” Baumgartner Dubs. Like many immigrant midwestern families, Louie and Trudi raised their children...

Jul 31, 2024

James “Jim” Michael Schuman, 74, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024 after a short, courageous battle with liver cancer. Jim was born in Salinas, California on January 20, 1950. The family moved often, from California to Montana to Illinois and finally back to Billings, Montana, where Jim graduated from Senior High before joining the United States Air Force. In...

Jul 30, 2024

Doris McCaffree Wertman got her wings and joined her husband Bill Wertman (known to the family as GDB sometimes) and her beloved son Bill, “Billy,” in heaven on July 30, 2024. She passed away at St. John’s Liggett Cottage after residing at St John’s Vista for over five years.

She was born near Musselshell, Montana, on Jan....

Jul 28, 2024

James Allen Wood, 55, of Billings, died on Sunday, July 28, 2024, in Billings.

Allen was born on Jan. 28, 1969, in Livingston. He grew up playing hockey. Allen followed in his father’s footsteps and began trucking at age 14. He hauled cars, cattle and drove for Bertolino. He bought his first truck in 1999, where he...

Jul 28, 2024

Chase Pryor Ausen passed away on July 28, 2024, after a long battle with addiction. Though his death was unexpected, Chase’s struggle with addiction made those who love him fear that it would eventually take his life. Chase was so much more than his addiction. He was a loving son and brother, caring friend, devoted boyfriend, lover of a...

Jul 27, 2024

Oakley Daugherty, the infant son of Derik and Paige Daugherty, was born sleeping on Saturday, July 27, 2024.

He was preceded in death by great-grandma Doris James and a great-uncle, Travis Wickum. He is survived by his parents.

A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave....

Jul 25, 2024

Lorraine Kokkeler

Sister, Mother, Grandmother and Friend

July 18, 1957 — July 25, 2024

Lorraine was called by the Lord Almighty to join him in heaven on July 25, while fishing with her sister Teri and daughter Robin in Red Lodge. She loved to fish and camp...

Jul 15, 2024

Richard Carl Lund “Dick” passed away peacefully at home on July 15, 2024, in Billings, Montana, due to complications of Parkinson’s disease.

Dick was born on a warm Sunday morning in early July 1939 in Billings, to Mildred T. H. Henriksen and Ole B. “OB” Lund. His family moved to Havre in early 1943 to stay with...

Jul 13, 2024

Shay J. Vernes went to her heavenly home on July 13, 2024, at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Billings, Montana, surrounded by her loved ones, after courageously battling colon cancer for three years. She was 53. Born on Sept. 15, 1970, in Wolf Point, Montana, to Larry E. Grimsrud and Sharon L. (Sugden) Grimsrud, Shay was the youngest of...

Jul 12, 2024

Kayne James Cossitt unexpectedly became an angel on the early morning of July 12, 2024. He was 6 weeks old.

Kayne was born on May 31, 2024, in Billings, to Austin and Jordynn Cossitt. He was five weeks early and weighed 5.3 pounds. Within hours, he was alert and hiccupping, taking it all in. He was welcomed...

Jul 11, 2024

The family of Jacque Eaton is deeply saddened to announce her passing on July 11, 2024. Jacque was a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend who touched the lives of many with her kindness, generosity, and unwavering spirit. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Jacque, born on June 22, 1966, in Billings, Montana, was...

Jul 10, 2024

Beverly Ann Olson Peterson, of Billings, went to her heavenly home on July 10, 2024.  She was 93.

Beverly was born on June 21, 1931 in rural Grassland, North Dakota, to Arthur and Agnes (Nore) Olson. She was raised in Mohall, North Dakota.; Portland, Oregon; and Havre. Beverly graduated from Havre High School in 1949. She married...

Jul 8, 2024

Gerald “Gabe” Lee Gabel left us for greener pastures on July 8, 2024. Born in Poplar, Montana, on Feb. 10, 1936, Gabe was the 11th of 13 children born to Heinrich “Henry” Gabel and Maria “Mabel” Grosskopf, who wed on Feb. 8, 1920. His siblings and their spouses include Esther (Reinold) Buerkle, Harold (Dorothy) Gabel, Alvin (Marylou) Gabel, Dorothy...

Jul 6, 2024

Susan Ella (Lenington) Cecil, 77, of Billings, peacefully passed away on July 6, 2024, while under the compassionate care of St. Johns United Hospice, following a courageous 19-year battle with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on Feb. 5, 1947, in Enterprise, Oregon, Susan was the second of three daughters born to James and Pauline (Anderson) Lenington. She held...