Obituaries

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

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...

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

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 14, 2019

Jack K. Engleman passed away on Nov. 8, 2019, in Billings. Jack was born on July 31, 1927, to Edwin A. and Lulu Engleman.

Jack attended elementary school in Hamilton and Craig, Colorado, graduating from Craig High School in 1945. He enlisted in the Navy that same year. In December of 1984, Jack married Gay A. Livingston...

Nov 12, 2019

Randall Isham Scott, a beautiful soul for whom Christ died, went to be in God's arms this week at the age of 65. Randy was born on Jan. 5, 1954, in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Dan and Jeanne Scott, the oldest of their six children. Randy spent his younger years in Ranchester, Wyoming, on his parents' ranch. He later...

Nov 12, 2019

John Patrick "Jack" Gaughan, 76, of Billings, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving family.

Jack was born on Dec. 5, 1942, in Butte. He was the third of five children born to William and Margaret Gaughan. Upon graduation from Butte High in 1960, Jack joined the United States...

Nov 10, 2019

Jane Richardson passed away in Reno, Nevada, on Nov. 5, 2019. She was born in Plentywood, Montana, on July 27, 1926, to Benjamin and Marie Hyde. In 1942, the family moved to Billings, where she resided for most of her life. She graduated from Senior High School in 1944 and attended Eastern Montana College, now Montana State University Billings....

Nov 8, 2019

Bradley Leon Edwards was born on Aug. 23, 1959, in Missoula. He was the youngest of five boys born to James and Grace Edwards. In 1964, Brad, along with brothers Mark, Kevin, Kelly and Brian, moved with their parents to Billings and forever called it home. Brad graduated from Billings West High School in 1977 and went on to...

Nov 5, 2019

A. Rex Hafer, 94, died peacefully in Billings, Montana, his "favorite state," on Thursday, October 31, 2019 with family by his side.

Rex was born on January 19, 1925 to A. Rex Sr. and Bessie (Talbot) Hafer in Tonkawa, Oklahoma. In the fourth grade, Rex moved to Newkirk, Oklahoma with his mother, father and little sister. He...

Nov 5, 2019

Jack William McKee, Jr. passed away at home on November 3, 2019, after a courageous battle with cancer. Friends and family will remember Jack for his quick laugh, his generous spirit, and his kindness toward those he loved.

Born in 1946 to Jack and Margaret McKee, Jack spent most of his life in Billings. He attended Broadwater...

Nov 4, 2019

Alice Eileen Damjanovich passed from this life on Sat. November 2, 2019. She was born on September 5, 1932 to Arthur and Julia Brown Maust. Raised in Billings, Alice graduated from Billings Senior and was married to Petar B. Damjanovich on August 30th, 1952. Alice and Pete raised 10 of their 11 children in Billings and then in Ballantine....

Nov 1, 2019

Henry Mervin Doely, Jr. "Hank," 94, entered into eternal rest on Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, in Billings, from complications of a fall.

Born on Sept. 19, 1925, in Edmond, North Dakota, to parents, Henry Doely, Sr. and Minnie Sofia Doely. His siblings were Marion Charlotte Petersen (Pete), Evelyn Iola Wilcox (Edward), Ralph Woyen Doely (Bonnie) and Mary...

Oct 27, 2019

Monte D. Gress, 65, of Billings, died peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer, on Oct. 27, 2019.

Monte was born on Aug. 28, 1954, to Benny and Elsie Gress in Billings.

He enjoyed traveling and gardening, but his very favorite pastime was spending time with his pups.

Monte is preceded...