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Tuesday January 3, 2012

Peggy Herman

Peggy Herman

COLSTRIP — Peggy Rose Herman, age 54, of Colstrip, passed away Dec. 30, 2011, at her home of natural causes.


Jody Verhasselt

SIDNEY — Jody Verhasselt, 47, of Sidney, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2012, due to an avalanche while riding his snowmobile.


Anna Marynik

WIBAUX — Anna Marynik, 88, of Wibaux, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at the Wibaux County Nursing Home.


Michael Jesse Richards

Michael Richards

WILSALL — On Dec. 31, 2011, Michael Richards of Wilsall lost his year-long battle with anaplastic thyroid cancer at his home surrounded by family and friends. Cremation has taken place at Franzen-Davis Crematory in Livingston. A celebration of Mike's life will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, at…


Corma Rosslyn Jefferson-Fire Bear

Corma Rosslyn Jefferson-Fire Bear

CROW AGENCY — Corma Rosslyn Jefferson-Fire Bear, 19, of Crow Agency, died of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident Dec. 29, 2011.


Lee (Leander) E. Houghland

Lee Houghland

Lee (Leander) E. Houghland died of natural causes on Jan. 1, 2012, at the RiverStone Hospice House.


Dorothy Job

Dorothy Job

Dorothy Job, age 68, of Billings, passed away Dec. 31, 2011, after a battle with lung cancer. Dorothy was born July 2, 1943, in Beach, N.D., the daughter of John and Florence (Sinz) Watembach. She was raised and educated in Wibaux where she graduated from Wibaux County High School in 1960.


Marjorie Ann Wielgosh

GLENDIVE — Marjorie Ann Wielgosh, 76, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at the Glendive Medical Center.


Frankie Allison Knows His Gun Jr. and Marva Rose Knows His Gun

HARDIN — Frankie Allison Knows His Gun Jr., 17, and his mother Marva Rose Knows His Gun, 41, of Hardin died of injuries sustained in a two-vehicle accident Dec. 29, 2011.



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Wednesday January 4, 2012

Leonard 'Pete' LeRoy Maxted

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — Leonard "Pete" LeRoy Maxted, 73, of Sheridan, passed away Jan. 1, 2012, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Mont.


Ronald 'Whick' Widdicombe

BIG TIMBER — Whick Widdicombe, 75, of Big Timber, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at his home.


Linda Mae Casey Weber

My sis, Linda, passed away Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, after a short but courageous battle with lung cancer. It was her heart that gave out in the process.


Ann Eleanor Kokjer Scott

BUFFALO, Wyo. — Ann Kokjer Scott, 78, died Dec. 29, 2011, at her home.


Lillian Johnson

Sept. 18, 1926 - Jan. 1, 2012

Lillian "Lou" Johnson, 85, passed away at Aspen Meadows in Billings on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012.


Thomas Edward Kriesel Sr.

LEWISTOWN — Thomas Edward Kriesel Sr., 69, died Jan. 2, 2012, at Central Montana Medical Center of lung cancer.


John David Mouat

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — John David Mouat, 65, died Dec. 31, 2011, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Sheridan after a short illness.


Clifford Dwight Reidt

POWELL, Wyo. — Clifford Dwight Reidt, 85, formerly of Powell, died Jan. 1, 2012, at the Poplar Living Center in Casper.


William 'Bill' Corlis Roberts

FRANNIE, Wyo. — William "Bill" Corlis Roberts, 90, of Frannie, died Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011, at New Horizons Care Center in Lovell.


Herbert 'Herb' Blaine Highland

BASIN, Wyo. — Herbert "Herb" Blaine Highland, 83, of Basin, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at Wyoming Retirement Center.


Bonnie Gayle Ekholm

Bonnie Ekholm

Bonnie Gayle (Holloway) Ekholm, 77, of Billings, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at the lovely Canyon Creek Memory Care Facility, surrounded by family and wonderful caregivers.


Jerry Willis

Born Jan. 3, 1934, in a farmhouse west of Maloy, Iowa, to Loren O. and Dallas M. (Snethen) Willis. Moved to Mount Ayr, Iowa, when he was 3. Went all through grade and high school in Mount Ayr except for the last half of the fifth grade when he attended school in Manhattan Beach, Calif.


Roy Earl Wonnacott

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — Roy Earl Wonnacott, 83, of Sheridan, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at his home.


Myrna Whitted Givin

Myrna Givin

JOLIET — Myrna Whitted Givin, 88, was born  Dec. 9, 1923, and passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2011.


Darlene R. Gissler

Darlene Gissler

Darlene R. (Haarberg) Gissler, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, Jan. 1, 2012.


Darleen Fay Junker Cornett

Darleen Cornett

Darleen Fay Junker Cornett was born Dec. 9, 1939, to Ella Roessler Junker and Fred Junker in Cuero, Texas, where she lived through high school graduation.


Jenny Osterholm

Jenny Osterholm

Jenny M. Osterholm, 84, of Billings, passed away peacefully on Jan. 2, 2012. She was born on May 14, 1927 in Hardin, to Virgil and Edith Cox. The family moved to Deaver, Wyo., where Jenny's parents farmed. After graduation from high school in Deaver, she moved to Spokane, Wash., to work f…


James 'Jim' F. McKinzie

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — James "Jim" F. McKinzie, 71, of Sheridan, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at Sheridan Manor.


Robert P. McCreery

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Robert P. McCreery, 95, of Gillette, died Jan. 1, 2012, at Primrose Retirement Community.


William H. Arden

William Hollingsworth Arden, 95, of Billings, died in his sleep Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, after a bout with cancer. He was the oldest living child of six born to Hollingsworth and Ethel Minnie Olive Mayette Arden in Hettinger, N.D., on June 4, 1916. He attended the King country school and Het…


Sina Craig

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Sina Craig, 70, of Gillette, died Jan. 1, 2012, at Close to Home Hospice House.


Ermajean Dennis

SIDNEY — Ermajean Dennis, 92, of Sidney, died Friday, Dec. 30, 2011, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility.



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Thursday January 5, 2012

Sandra Lee Frost

Sandi Frost

Sandra Lee Frost, 65, of Billings, crossed through the veil of tears into the last best place on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2011, after a valiant battle with cancer. Sandi was greeted on the other side camp by her son Dean, brother Lugie, her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and numerous cous…


Alice Jane Bongiani

BIGFORK — Alice Jane Bongiani, age 87, passed away Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork.


Emil Paul Ehresman

Emil Ehresman

Emil Paul Ehresman, 91, of Billings, entered the presence of the Lord on Jan. 3, 2012.


Susan Marie Oswald

Susan Oswald

Susan Marie Oswald, born Dec. 22, 1950, earned her wings here on earth and is now using them in heaven after she passed away in her loving husband's arms on Jan. 2, 2012.


Lillian 'Lynn' Marie (Cox) Kolb

Lillian Kolb

HYSHAM — Lillian "Lynn" Marie (Cox) Kolb of Hysham passed away Jan. 2, 2012, at Rosebud County Health Care Center.


Ann Scott

BUFFALO, Wyo. — Funeral services for Ann Kokjer Scott, 78, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 7, at St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Sheridan, Wyo., with Father John Meyer officiating. Ann passed away at her home in Buffalo on Dec. 29, 2011, surrounded by her family. Donations in An…


Everett E. Bauer

Everett Edward Bauer was born on July 20, 1940, in Jackson Township, Sac County, Iowa, a son of Herman and Hilda Bauer. Everett passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, in Billings at the age of 71.


Jerry L. Pratt

BAKER — Jerry L. Pratt, 60, of Baker, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at Glendive Medical Center.


Hale A. Swanson

MILES CITY — Hale A. Swanson, of Miles City, died Sunday, Dec. 25, 2011, of complications from Parkinson's disease.


Patricia Fern Meyer

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — Patricia Fern Meyer, 61, of Sheridan, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at her home.


Mike Holte

MEDICINE LAKE — Mike Holte, 63, of Medicine Lake, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 2012, at his home of an apparent heart attack.


Melody Harris

HARDIN — Melody Harris, 54, of Hardin, died Jan. 3, 2012, at Agency IHS Hospital.


Harold E. 'Jim' Cobb

LIVINGSTON — Harold E. "Jim" Cobb, 83, of Livingston, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at Livingston Memorial Hospital.


Olive Helen Mullen

GLENDIVE — Olive Helen Mullen, 98, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at Valley View Nursing home of natural causes.


Robert Pattee 'Pat' McCreery

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Robert P. McCreery, 95, of Gillette, died Jan. 1, 2012, at Primrose Retirement Community of natural causes.



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Friday January 6, 2012

Budd Bratlie

Budd Bratlie

Budd Edwin Bratlie, 80, of Billings, passed away in his sleep on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Life Care Center in Littleton, Colo.


Orlando E. Bruvold

Orlando Bruvold

PLENTYWOOD — Services for Orlando E. Bruvold will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Plentywood Lutheran Church with Pastor Barry Fritts officiating. Interment of a portion of his cremated remains, with military honors, will be in Plentywood Memorial Cemetery; the remainder will …


Eldon 'Keith' Fryer Jr.

Keith Fryer

Eldon "Keith" Fryer Jr. passed away peacefully at home with his family Jan. 4, 2012.


Nancy L. Hamoning Johnson

Nancy L. Hamoning Johnson, 68, passed Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, with family and friends at her side at St. Vincent hospital. Dad called her his "country pumpkin."


Clark C. Stanton Sr.

Clark Stanton Sr.

Clark C. Stanton Sr., age 90, passed away Jan. 2, 2012, with his family by his side.


Brian James Heikens

GLASGOW — Brian James Heikens, 53, of Glasgow, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at his home of heart failure.


Todd B. Heemeyer

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — Todd B. Heemeyer, 59, of Sheridan, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.


Lorraine S. Husman

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — Lorraine S. Husman, 85, of Sheridan, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Sheridan Manor.


Richard Wilson

BUFFALO, Wyo. — Richard Wilson, 63, of Buffalo, died at Veterans' Home of Wyoming.


Edward Nistler

BEACH, N.D. — Edward Nistler, 62, of Beach, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at his home of stomach cancer.


Dominic J. 'D.J.' Gardner Sr.

RIVERTON, Wyo. — Dominic J. "D.J." Gardner Sr., 35, of Riverton, died Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at his brother's home.



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Rex Morton Cantrell

Rex Cantrell

LODI, Calif. — Rex Morton Cantrell, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend, went to be with his Lord and savior on the morning of Jan. 4, 2012, with his family by his side.


Ernest Donald (Don) Stanley

POWELL, Wyo. — Ernest Donald (Don) Stanley, 87, of Powell, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at Powell Valley Care Center.


June Simpson

GILLETTE, Wyo. — June Simpson, 70, of Gillette, died Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at Primrose Retirement Community of natural causes.


Ronald (Whick) Widdicombe

Whick Widdicombe

BIG TIMBER — Ronald (Whick) Widdicombe passed away in his home in Big Timber on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, as a result of a cardiac aneurism. He was 75 years young.



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Sunday January 8, 2012

Eric C. Likes

HUDSON, Wyo. — Eric C. Likes, 42, of Hudson, Wyo., passed away on Nov. 17, 2011, at his residence.


Katherine Elizabeth Day

Katherine Day

BOZEMAN — Katherine Elizabeth Day, 85, of Bozeman, formerly of Glendive, passed away Dec. 18, 2011.


Dominic J. "D.J." Gardner

Dominic Gardner

RIVERTON, Wyo. — Native American Church funeral services for Dominic J. "D.J." Gardner, Sr., His Indian Name was iilapaache Ahush 'Many Friends' of Beaver Creek Housing south of Riverton are at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, at Great Plains Hall at Arapahoe. Interment follows at the Oldman Ce…


Doris A. Bohleen

LIVINGSTON — Doris A. Bohleen, 83, of Livingston, died at Livingston Memorial Hospital Friday morning, Jan. 6, 2012.


Gordon W. VanFossen

Gordon VanFossen

Gordon W. VanFossen, 82, passed away Jan. 4, 2012, at his home in Billings.


Charles ‘Chuck' Luedke

Chuck Luedke

Chuck was born in Saltese, Mont., and was the second of four children born to Charles and Mae Luedke. The family moved to Missoula, Mont., shortly after he was born. Chuck spent his early years working in the family grocery store, the OK Trading Company, as a stock and delivery boy. His l…


James (Jim) Daniel Kennedy

Jim Kennedy

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — James (Jim) Daniel Kennedy, 65, lost his courageous battle with lung cancer and went to be with the Lord on Jan. 3, 2012.


Thelma Eugean Howells

Thelma Howells

JOLIET — Thelma Eugean Howells, age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012.


Budd Bratlie

Budd Bratlie

Budd Edwin Bratlie, 80, of Billings, passed away in his sleep on Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Life Care Center in Littleton, Colo.


Harry Richard Underwood

Rural Southern Campbell County, Wyo. — Harry Richard Underwood, age 77, of rural southern Campbell County, died on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital after a short battle with cancer.


Donald Dean Englert

LOVELL, Wyo. — Donald Dean Englert, 65, of Lovell, died on Thursday, Jan 5, 2012, at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.


Donald Vincent Witkowski

GLENDIVE — Donald Vincent Witkowski, age 74, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at his home in Glendive. Visitation will be held from 3 until 5 p.m. and 6 until 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, at the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. A Vigil will be held at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8…


Dorothy M. Blanc

LIVINGSTON — Dorothy M. Blanc, of Livingston, died at St. Vincent Healthcare Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 4, 2012.


Jerene "Jackie" Dropps

SAVAGE — Funeral services for Jerene "Jackie" Dropps, 75, of Savage, Mont., will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11, at the Peoples Congregational Church in Sidney. Cremation will follow the service under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney.



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Monday January 9, 2012

Dennis Richard Hossfeld

Dennis Hossfeld

ROSCOE — Dennis Richard Hossfeld, or "Wink" to everyone who knew him, passed away Jan. 5, 2012. Dennis was born Aug. 25, 1943, to Kenneth and Florence Hossfeld. He grew up in Rapelje and graduated from Rapelje High School in 1961.


Dorothy M. Blanc

Dorothy Blanc

LIVINGSTON — On Jan. 4, 2012, our mother, Dorothy M. Blanc, passed away peacefully and pain-free from her earthly life to her eternal home. She was surrounded by her family at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings.


Robert Bruce "Robin" White Bear

Robin White Bear

HARDIN — Robert Bruce "Robin" White Bear, 58, of Hardin, passed away Jan. 6, 2012, in the Billings St. Vincent Hospital.


Timothy "Tim" Ralph Finn

Tim Finn
June 21, 1945 - Jan. 5, 2012

Tim was born in Detroit Lakes, Minn., on June 21, 1945, to Ralph and Lilyth Finn. At the age of six, his family moved to Billings. Tim attended elementary school in Glydon, Minn., at North Park and Progressive (Pioneer-Progressive) Elementary Schools in Billings, Lincoln Junior High, and …


Merle G. Smith, Sr.

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — Merle G. Smith, Sr., 74, of Sheridan, Wyo., passed away at the Sheridan Memorial Hospital on Jan. 6, 2012, following a lengthy illness.



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Tuesday January 10, 2012

Robert Edwin Besel

Bob Besel

Robert Edwin Besel, 78, of Billings, went peacefully home with his Lord and Savior on Friday morning, Jan. 6, 2012, after a strong and courageous battle with cancer. He was supported and loved dearly by his wife Dona Besel of 31 years, his family, relatives, and many friends and co-worker…


Rupert W. ‘Buck’ Potter

STURGIS, S.D. — Rupert W. "Buck" Potter, 91, of Sturgis, died Monday, Jan. 2, 2012, at Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Fort Meade, S.D.


Kathryn Augusta Rettke MacAskill

LIVINGSTON — Kathryn Augusta Rettke MacAskill, 83, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 5, 2012, after an extended illness.


Terry S. Russell

ESCONDIDO, Calif. — Terry S. Russell, 49, formerly of Livingston and Billings, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012, at the Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, Calif.


Frances Rebecca Atkins Read Lambert

LIVINGSTON — Frances Rebecca Atkins Read Lambert, of Livingston, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at her home.


Eva Clementine Brumley Kister

Eva Kister

Eva, 86, of Billings, passed away Jan. 8, 2012.


Diana Lorraine Lockley

HARDIN — Diana Lorraine Lockley, 51, of Hardin, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.


Daniel Evan Jordan

Dan Jordan

ROBERTS — Daniel Evan Jordan, 52, of Roberts, went to join God early Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. Dan died of a heart attack while working at a drilling site near Douglas, Wyo.


Virginia Ruth Vukonich

Ruth Vukonich

JOLIET — Loving mother and grandmother, Virginia Ruth Vukonich, 90, of Joliet, passed away Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Billings, surrounded by her family. Ruth was the daughter of Guy and Ada Hull, born near Silesia on the family ranch on Cottonwood Creek on Feb. 26, 1921. She was the fifth …


Gladys Christensen

FLORENCE, Ore. — Gladys Christensen of Florence passed away on Dec. 29, 2011, after a brief illness.


Lyla L. Monaghan

Lyla Monaghan

Lyla L. Monaghan, 92, of Billings, passed away Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings.


Pearl Marie Rollins

Pearl Rollins

Pearl Marie Rollins, age 81, passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, in Billings.


Deon Drew Medicine Crow

Deon Drew Medicine Crow, 44, of Billings, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012.


Raymond R. Castro

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Raymond R. Castro, 40, of Grand Rapids, Mich., formerly of Lame Deer, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Central Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant, Mich.


Loren Edwin Burch

POWELL, Wyo. — Loren Edwin Burch, 79, of Powell, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at his home.


Eric C. Likes

Eric Likes

HUDSON, Wyo. — Eric C. Likes, 42, of Hudson, passed away on Nov. 17, 2011, at his residence.


Vern Edward Reid

BASIN, Wyo. — Vern Edward Reid, 76, formerly of Burlington and Greybull, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at Bonnie Bluejacket Memorial Nursing Home in Basin.


Rhua Ethel Slavens Kepferle

Beloved Wife and Mother December 2, 1927 - December 29, 2011

CINCINNATI — Rhua Kepferle, beloved wife of Roy Clark Kepferle and loving mother of eight, passed away peacefully at home in Cincinnati on Dec. 29, 2011. Mr. and Mrs. Kepferle had celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Oct. 27. Rhua, 84, was born to Ralph Carrington Bowles Slavens a…


Diane Annette Lambert

WOLF POINT — Diane Annette Lambert, 25, of Wolf Point, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, at Trinity Hospital.


Cyril Not Afraid

LODGE GRASS — Cyril Not Afraid, 88, of Lodge Grass, died Sunday, Jan, 8, 2012, at VA Medical Center in Sheridan, Wyo.


Dora Rozell

Dora Rozell

SIDNEY — Funeral services for Dora Rozell, 94, of Sidney, will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, at the Lonsdale United Methodist Church in Sidney with Pastor Vicki Waddington officiating. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of…



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Wednesday January 11, 2012

Verna Mae Neel

In loving memory of Verna Mae Neel 1920-2011

TUCSON, Ariz. — Verna Mae Neel went home to be with the lord Dec. 31, 2011, in Tucson.


Ronald L. Wilson

Ron Wilson

Ron left this world peacefully and pain free surrounded by his family and friends. "Do not let your hearts be troubled. In my Father's house there are many dwelling places. I am going to prepare a place for you." — John 14:1-2


Thelma Eugean Howells

Thelma Howells

JOLIET — Thelma Eugean Howells, age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012.


Mary Kathryn ‘Kate’ Slovak

Kate Slovak

RIVERTON, Wyo. — Mary Kathryn "Kate" Slovak, 82, of Riverton, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012.


Agnes K. Nichols

Agnes Nichols

On Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at the age of 84, Agnes K. Nichols went to be with her Lord. Agnes (Aggy) passed away at a Billings assisted living facility.


Doris Christine Jones

Doris Jones

Our dear, sweet mother and grandmother, Doris Christine Jones, 84, of Billings, passed away on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, following a lengthy illness.


Dave ‘Schmitty’ Schmidt

Dave Schmidt

On Jan. 7, 2012, my angel went to heaven to join extended family, friends and loved ones after a brave, long fight against cancer. David Cletus Schmidt, 53, was born May 31, 1958, to Walter Richard and Marie Cecile Schmidt in Huntington, N.Y. They moved to Billings in 1974, where he gradu…


Cyril Not Afraid

Cyril Not Afraid

LODGE GRASS — Cyril Not Afraid, 88, of Lodge Grass, passed to the other side camp, Jan. 8, 2012, in the Sheridan, Wyo., VA Medical Center.


Nora Severine Hanson

Nora Hanson

BIG TIMBER — Nora Severine Hanson, 89, passed quietly into the arms of her savior as heaven opened its gates to receive a glorious new angel on Jan. 8.


Cy Bidwell

Cy Bidwell

BELLE FOURCHE, S.D. — Cy Bidwell, 69, of Belle Fourche, passed away at his home on Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, with his family at his side.


Lilace Hamilton

GLENDIVE — Lilace Hamilton, 94, of Glendive, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at Glendive Medical Center.


June Whiteman

SIDNEY — June Whiteman, 87, of Sidney, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility.


LaVerna C. Welter

LAUREL — LaVerna C. Welter, 78, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at St. Vincent Health Care.


Avonelle (Anderson) Pleas

Avonelle (Anderson) Pleas was born Feb. 6, 1934, to Rudolph and Rose (Iverson) Anderson in Benson County, N.D., and passed away on Jan. 8, 2012, in Billings.


Kevin Alexander Elliott

GILLETTE, Wyo. — A graveside service for the infant son of Earl and Elizabeth Elliott will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012, at Mt. Pisgah Cemetery with Pastor Jared Tucher of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating.


Harvey Schake

CHAMBERS, Neb. — Harvey Schake, 83, of Chambers, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, S.D.


Dustin Michael Bergsing

EDGAR — Dustin Michael Bergsing, 21, of Edgar, formerly of Livingston, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, near Mandaree, N.D.


Dale Everett Zimdars

Dale Everett Zimdars passed away Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at the age of 82, in Billings.


Veronica Ann Mangus

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. — Veronica Ann Mangus, 39, of Thermopolis, died Thursday, Jan. 5, 2012, at home of cancer.


Darren Daniel Burshia

WOLF POINT — Darren Daniel Burshia, 40, of Wolf Point, died Friday, Jan. 6, 2012, in Billings.


Charron Fay VanBuskirk

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. — Charron Fay VanBuskirk, 66, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital.


Clair Gene Franzen

Gene Franzen

CODY, Wyo. — Clair Gene Franzen, 84, died Jan. 7, 2012, at the Billings Clinic in Billings, Mont.


Esther (Stricker) Smith

Esther Smith

MESA, Ariz. — Former Billings resident Esther (Stricker) Smith, 83, of Mesa, Ariz., passed away peacefully Jan. 2, 2012, after a short illness. Esther was born June 25, 1928, to John and Mary Stricker in Huntley. Early in life, Esther married Cal Perman and was blessed with three children…


Charles Mussetter

Chuck Mussetter

FISHTAIL — Charles Mussetter, 90, Fishtail rancher and husband of Mary (Yonce) Mussetter, passed away at home on Sunday, Jan. 8.


Chris Albin

ELK RIVER, Minn. — Chris Albin, 36, of Elk River, Minn., formerly of Sidney, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Elk River.



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Helen Avens

Helen Voeller Avens, 86, of Billings, died Friday evening, Jan. 6, 2012, at Vintage Suites, where Helen had been a resident since March 2011.


Janina Palmowski

Nina Palmowski
April 23, 1927-January 9, 2012

Janina (Nina) Kowalska Palmowski, 84, of Billings, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, and Venice, Fla., died Jan. 9, 2012, at St. Johns Lutheran Ministries, surrounded by her children. She was born in Warsaw, Poland on April 23, 1927, the youngest of three to Jan and Elizabeth Kowalski.


Cynthia W. Davis

LIVINGSTON — Cynthia W. Davis, 52, of Livingston, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at Livingston Memorial Hospital.


Daniel Miller

FAIRVIEW — Daniel "Dan" Miller, 53, of Fairview, died Saturday, Dec. 31, 2011, at his home.


Neil R. Latham

PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Neil R. Latham, 73, of Plymouth, Minn., formerly of Camp Crook, S.D., died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at Mission Nursing Home.


Adelia Marie Takes Enemy

DUNMORE — Adelia Marie Takes Enemy, 25, of Dunmore, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012.


Steven Lee Seidel

HAVRE — Steven Lee Seidel, 55, of Havre, died Monday, Jan. 9, 2012, at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings of an aortic arch aneurism.


Tulane Rick Shoulderblade

LAME DEER — Tulane Rick Shoulderblade, 40, of Lame Deer, died Jan. 9, 2012, at his home.


Conrad C. Bobinchak

SHERIDAN, Wyo. — Conrad C. Bobinchak, 83, of Sheridan, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital.


Glen E. Cooper

THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. — Glen E. Cooper, 76, of Thermopolis, died Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2012, at his home.


Julia Ann Meckle Coder

MILES CITY — Julia Ann Meckle Coder, 60, of Miles City, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2012, of liver and kidney disease.


Richard G. Folkerts

GILLETTE, Wyo. — Richard G. Folkerts, 72, of Gillette, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, at Close to Home Hospice of cancer.



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