Obituaries

Apr 9, 2024

Darlene Palmer Hoklin passed away Tuesday at the age of 97, leaving a long legacy of charity work and devotion to her church and family. Born in the small farming community of Elk Point, South Dakota, Darlene grew up during the Great Depression. Her mother worked as a seamstress during those difficult economic times to help support the family,...

Apr 8, 2024

Bruce Darrell Isaacson, 80, passed away at home, with his wife Shirley, of 59 years, and his daughter Rochelle by his side.

Bruce was born in Seattle, Washington on Sept. 11, 1943, to Darrell and Betty Isaacson.

Bruce’s family moved from Seattle to Anchorage, Alaska, then to Detroit, Michigan, and finally Great Falls, where he...

Apr 8, 2024

Geraldine “Gerry” Giest Staley, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2024, in Billings. In her early years, she grew up in Fromberg and Park City, Montana.

After graduation, she met and married Jim Staley on May 13, 1950, and moved to West Billings, where they farmed and ranched. They were together...

Apr 4, 2024

Romualda “Roma” Stefania Leligdowicz

September 21, 1928 – April  4, 2024

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our mother,  Romualda S. Leligdowicz, a devoted wife and beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother who passed away peacefully at her home on April 4, 2024, at the age of 95.

Born in...

Mar 27, 2024

Gaylen Eugene Klein passed away in Billings, Montana, on March 27th, 2024 — four days shy of his 98th birthday. Gaylen remained busy and active well into his 90s, doing what he loved: building, drafting, making repairs, climbing ladders and even working on the roof when necessary. More recently, he spent his free time woodworking in his beloved shop,...

Mar 26, 2024

Thomas “TC” Patrick Cunningham passed away unexpectedly in his sleep in the early morning of March 26, 2024, in Kauai, Hawaii, the day after his 64th birthday, during which he was able to spend time golfing, sharing stories and laughs at dinner with loved ones.

Tom was born on March 25, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was...

Mar 26, 2024

Kevin Raymond Stenberg, 62, of Billings, passed away at his home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Kevin was born on May 27, 1961, in Bagley, Minnesota, the son of Raymond and Phyllis Stenberg. Kevin graduated from Bemidji High School in 1979 and attended The University of North Dakota. Kevin enjoyed a long career in the restaurant industry...

Mar 24, 2024

We are saddened to announce that we have lost our wonderful husband and father, Ron Stevenson, who passed away on March 24, 2024, after a hard-fought battle with numerous health issues. He was born and raised in Billings, but, after graduating from college, began the next chapter in his life as an English teacher in White Sulphur Springs. With...

Mar 22, 2024

“Go placidly amid the noise and haste and remember what peace there may be in silence.” (Desiderata)

Peter Ivancovich Teller “Pete,” loving husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law and grandfather, passed away on March 22, 2024 in Billings. Pete was born in 1945 in San Francisco, California, to Frederic and Pauline Teller, the second oldest of four children....

Mar 10, 2024

Funeral services for Raisa Khachaty Budagyan will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave.

Mar 5, 2024

In loving memory of Agnes Denowh, age 88, of Billings, who peacefully journeyed to her heavenly home in the comforting embrace of our Lord Jesus Christ on March 5, 2024.

Agnes leaves an enduring mark on the hearts of those she touched. She is survived by her sisters, Linda Madill (husband Cecil), Diana Nichols (husband Ken), and...

Mar 2, 2024

Helen Hughes, 96, a lifelong resident of Montana, passed away on March 2, 2024, at Trustwell Assisted Living Mission, Kansas.

She was born on July 6, 1927, in Roundup Montana, the daughter of William and Elsie Neuman.

She married Robert L. Hughes on Aug. 17, 1954, in Roundup. They resided in several Montana cities during...

Feb 25, 2024

Danny passed away on Feb. 25, 2024. He was born on May 28, 1986, to Jeff Wilson and Liz Coffman Tryan.

Danny married Cheney Christianson on June 7, 2014. They shared three children: Aiden (8), Madison (4) and Braylon (8 months). He enjoyed being a husband and dad. Danny and Cheney enjoyed spending time as a family...

Feb 24, 2024

It is with both deep sorrow and the hope of heaven that we mourn the loss of Marvin Magnus Solberg, who peacefully passed away in Billings, Montana, on Feb. 24, 2024, at the age of 86. He was born on April 17, 1937, in Billings, to Magnus Jakob and Iva Elizabeth (Brekke) Solberg. He was our sweet dad, loving...

Feb 21, 2024

Alice E. Lundgren was born on Feb. 15, 1930, in Opheim, Montana, a daughter of William A. Costin and Mamie Marie Hudson Costin. Alice moved with her family to Hinsdale, Montana, when she was 4 years old and spent her childhood there on the family dairy farm. She graduated from Hinsdale High School in 1948. During high school, she...

Feb 21, 2024

Daniel Douglas “Doug” Vladic, age 82, passed away Feb. 21, 2024, at RiverStone Health Hospice House, with his wife and daughters by his side. He was already fighting dementia when, in 2023, he contracted norovirus and covid, causing his dementia to worsen, resulting in his death.

Doug was born on May 7, 1941, in Roundup, the youngest...

Feb 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Maureen Elizabeth Moloney Ille: A Life Celebrated

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Moloney Ille, a beloved Mom/Mimi who departed from this world on Feb. 18, 2024. She left behind a legacy of love, kindness and strength that will forever be cherished by...

Feb 16, 2024

Alan E Wright, 36, of Billings, passed away at his home on Feb. 16, 2024.

Alan was born on April 5, 1987, in Bozeman and grew up in Springhill. He attended school in Belgrade, graduating in 2006. Alan moved to Billings in 2011 and resided in three different group homes under the care of Residential Support Services...

Feb 15, 2024

In Loving Memory of Scott Pekovich: A Revered Husband, Dad, Grandpa, Son, Friend and PGA Golf Pro.

My husband, Scott Pekovich, beloved PGA Golf Professional whose passion for the game inspired many, passed away on Feb. 15, 2024, after one helluva yearlong battle with appendix cancer, leaving behind a legacy of sportsmanship, dedication and kindness. He was...

Feb 13, 2024

On Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, Jace Allan VavRosky was called home, and Heaven gained a truly inspirational and extraordinary young man. Jace’s brave fight against melanoma came to an end in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his parents and beloved black labs, Enzo and Cruz. It is with heavy hearts that we announce his passing, but...