Obituaries

Feb 23, 2019

Kevin Patrick Mahoney passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Jan. 23, 2019, of a heart attack.

Kevin was born to Don "Pat" Mahoney and Marilyn Ryan Mahoney in Billings, Feb. 8, 1963. From early on, Kevin's love for life was evident. As a toddler with curly hair and bright green eyes, he already possessed the infectious smile...

Feb 21, 2019

Muriel Mitchell, 90, of Billings passed away on Feb. 17, 2019, while under Hospice Care in Helena.

Muriel was born on July 11, 1928, in Billings, to Edmund and Margaret (Wilson) Benesh. She graduated from Billings Senior High School. After high school, she worked at Snook Art, where she would meet her future husband.

She...

Feb 20, 2019

David "Dave" Schaenen, 90, passed away on Feb. 3, 2019, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Dave was born on Jan. 17, 1929, in Morristown, New Jersey. He was the second of three children born to Nelson and Rose Schaenen, grew up in Basking Ridge, New Jersey, and graduated from Bernard High School. He earned a bachelor's degree in Animal Husbandry from...

Feb 17, 2019

Jewel "Julie" (Mattson) Halverson passed away at her home on Feb. 9, 2019.

She was born on a ranch in Grove Creek Valley near Fishtail on May 14, 1932, the youngest child of Martin A. Mattson and Ida Blegen Mattson. Her older brother and sister were in high school when she was born, so she was basically...

Feb 16, 2019

Marie Ann Foglio Muggerud, 72, of Billings, formerly of Big Fork, Montana, and Bell Gardens, California, died peacefully in her sleep on Feb. 16, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, with her son by her side. Marie was born to Francis and Dominick Foglio on Aug. 13, 1946, in Naples, Italy. She immigrated to the United States when...

Feb 15, 2019

Patricia "Patti" Ann Cleveland, 83, of Billings, passed Sunday, Feb. 10, 2019.

Patti was born to Emmet and Milly Monahan, Sept. 24, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. After high school, she attended Valley City College and received a teacher's certificate at the age of 18. She taught in a one room school, grades first through seventh. She found...

Feb 15, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Clare Patricia (Sullivan) Hansen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 14, 2019

Rose Keeler, 81, passed away Feb. 11, 2019, surrounded by family. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 17, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave.

Rose Marie (Antal) Keeler was born February 21, 1937 in Raymond, Alberta, Canada. I went to school for the most part in Readymade, near Coaldale, where my parents moved when...

Feb 13, 2019

Robert was born in Roundup on Nov. 27, 1933, to George and Francis Steffans (Grahek). He joined older brother Ed and sister Frances. His father passed away when he was very young, so times were tough living near Number 3 Coal Mine. He spoke Slovenian with his mother and started learning English from his older siblings before entering grade...

Feb 11, 2019

On Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, Michael "Meko" Allen Hegg passed away in his home at the age of 70. Michael was born on Jan. 6, 1949, in Billings, to Roy and Irene Hegg. He grew up in Billings, graduating from Senior High. Michael pursued a career as the supervisor of the universal dark room at the Billings Gazette, where...

Feb 10, 2019

Ruth Eaton, who died Feb. 10, 2019, was born March 30, 1919, in Appalachia, Virginia.

She came to Montana in 1932 with her sister Ellen who has preceded her in death. Her daughter, Pamela, has also preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Connie Eaton of Marysville, Washington.

Cremation has taken place....

Feb 8, 2019

On Feb. 8, 2019, our mother, sister, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully. Ardine Catherine (Snyder) Grayson was born a twin on July 18, 1932, in Glasgow, to Arden Marshal and Mary Teresa Snyder. Her mother passed away three weeks after their birth. The girls were raised by their grandparents in Glasgow because their father worked for the Anaconda...

Feb 4, 2019

Robert James Mjelstad, 81, was called home suddenly on Jan. 30, 2019. He was surrounded by his family and the love of his life of 59 years, Muriel. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 7, at Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1108 N. 24th St. West, Billings, followed by interment at Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park....

Jan 30, 2019

Agnes was born on Oct. 29, 1927, to Matt and Monica Barth. She grew up south of Mandan, North Dakota, the oldest of seven children. She graduated from eighth grade in 1941 and, after attending high school for one year, she moved to Bismarck, North Dakota, where she worked at area hospitals and also at Wards in the household...

Jan 28, 2019

William C. Leitz, 77, of Billings, passed away on Jan. 26, 2019, at his home in Billings. Bill was born on July 22, 1941, in Minneapolis, to Florence "Sally" and Walden Leitz.

Bill served in the Marine Corps from 1959 to 1963 as a Corporal in the Military Police. Following his honorable discharge, he joined his father...

Jan 27, 2019

Agnes Brilz-Wagner, 91, formerly of Glendive, Montana, and Dickinson, North Dakota, passed away at St. John's Lutheran Home in Billings on Jan. 27, 2019.

She was born on Oct. 29, 1927, to Matt and Monica (Renner) Barth. She married George Brilz on Sept. 30, 1947, and to this union, seven sons were born. They later divorced and...

Jan 23, 2019

After a full and active life, Alf Archie LeCaptain passed away peacefully on Jan. 21, 2019, in Billings, at the age of 93.

Alf was born June 17, 1925, in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, to Herman and Anita LeCaptain. He was the fourth of their five children, which included Lyle (Uncle Tubby), Veda, Bernhard (Bud), Alf, and Clair Jean...

Jan 23, 2019

Brendan Joseph Murphy, 81, of Winnett, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, after a courageous battle with an extended illness.

Brendan was born in Helena on July 22, 1937. He was the first child of David and Zita (Raths) Murphy. He was raised in Roundup and joined by two brothers and two sisters.

In his...

Jan 22, 2019

On Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, Edward Cestnik passed away at the age of 97.

He was born on March 27, 1921, to Vincent and Elizabeth Cestnik in Washoe, Montana. He attended Polytech College from 1940 to 1942. He was a staff sergeant in the Army 550th Night Fighter Squadron as an air operations clerk from 1942 to...

Jan 21, 2019

Ruth K. "Ruthie" Kelley, 84, died January 7, 2019 in Billings, Montana.

Ruthie was born April 21, 1934, in Great Falls, Montana. She was the second child of Emil Krause from Antas, North Dakota, and Magdalene (Lina) Krause from Strasburg, Russia.

She married her loving husband of 62 years, Francis J. "Frank" Kelley, on November...