Obituary: Glenda Helen Lahn
Glenda Helen Lahn passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the age of 81. She was born on June 8, 1939, in Napa, California, to Art and Pearl lzer. She shared a birthday with her dad. Her family later … read more
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Obituary: Mary Hoehe
On February 9, 1922, Mary was born in Kent, Ohio. Mary graduated from Hardin High in 1940, and October 29, 1940 was joined in holy matrimony with Lloyd Hoehne. Within that blessed union two daughters were given, Carol Reiter of … read more
Obituary: Bonnie Ann Kautz Presley
After a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, Bonnie Ann Kautz Presley died peacefully at TenderNest Assisted Living on January 14, 2021 in Billings, MT at the too young age of 71. read more
Far-Left and Influencing Local Politics
Dear Editor, The far-left is engaged to influence local politics to the same degree as it does national politics. For this reason, we must not let ourselves be distracted by other issues such that we lose focus on local politics. … read more
Obituary: Wilhelm Richard Ruff
Wilhelm (Bill) Richard Ruff, age 77, passed away peacefully in his home on January 4, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. read more
Obituary: Judith Rae (Dougherty) Hammersmark
Judith Rae (Dougherty) Hammersmark was born January 21, 1942, in Baker City, Oregon. Judy was the second of two daughters born to Baker City mailman Elmer Dougherty and elementary school teacher Ethel (Ebell) Dougherty. Along with her older sister Lee … read more
THE FINANCIAL FOCUS: Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions
Many of us probably felt that 2020 lasted a very long time. But now that 2021 is upon us, we can make a fresh start – and one way to do that is to make some New Year’s resolutions. Of … read more
Obituary: Darwin D. Paffrath
Darwin D. Paffrath was born Aug. 25, 1938, and passed away of covid on Dec. 22, 2020, after a hard fight. read more
Obituary: James Ray Roan
James Ray Roan born May 5, 1934, has succumbed to his battle with cancer. Jim was many things, including a man of his word, and he passed away on Christmas morning after promising his family he would stay until Christmas. read more
Obituary: Douglas Lynn Dunker
After a hard-fought battle against an aggressive cancer, Douglas “Doug” Lynn Dunker died on Dec. 24, 2020, at the age of 52. read more
Obituary: Darwin D. Paffrath
Darwin D. Paffrath, 82, of Worden, MT, died December 22, 2020 from Covid 19 and other health ailments. Darwin was born August 25, 1938 in Clinton, MN to Ambrose and Ann Paffrath. read more
Obituary: Dorothy Jean Redding Demaree
Dorothy Jean Redding Demaree, 88, died in Lovell, Wyoming, Christmas Day, December 25, 2020 of natural causes. Dorothy was born in Hardin, Montana August 29, 1932 to Coil Austin Redding and Florence Irene Hoffman of Sarpy, Montana, the 6th of … read more
Obituary: Jack J Alles
Jack J Alles, 89, formerly of Worden, MT, passed away on December 14, 2020. Jack was born June 5, 1931, in Forsyth, MT, to Emanuel and Margaret Alles. He grew up on a farm near Pompeys Pillar. He graduated from … read more
Obituary: Maxine Marie Turley
Maxine Marie (Polsak) Turley was born June 19, 1941, and passed away December 11, 2020, due to severe Covid-19 complications. read more
Obituary: John Richard Daubert
John Richard Daubert, 74, of Billings, passed away on Dec. 8, 2020. He was born in Billings on June 12, 1946, to Mary (Brown) Daubert and John Daubert. read more
THE FINANCIAL FOCUS: Consider These Year-end Financial Moves
We’re nearing the end of 2020 – and for many of us, it will be a relief to turn the calendar page on this challenging year. However, we’ve still got a few weeks left, which means you have time to … read more
Donation Tax Deductions Done Right
Dear Editor, As we approach the end of 2020 you may be thinking about donating to one of Montana’s charities. Your donation helps these organizations provide critical services, and this year many need your help. read more
Hacking Brick is Harder Than It Looks
Dear Editor, It seems that almost anybody watching someone work believes they can do the job as well or better than the person who is actually doing it, especially if the person watching has never done it before. When I … read more
Obituary: Wayne Hofferber
Wayne Hofferber passed away at his home November 22, 2020. He was born July 6, 1938, in Billings to Adam and Alice Hofferber. He grew up in Pompeys Pillar and attended Huntley Project High School. read more
Obituary: Lynn Darrold Sorlie
Lynn Darrold Sorlie, 68, of Billings, passed away on November 20, 2020. Lynn was born January 31, 1952, in Hettinger, North Dakota, to Darrold and Vera Sorlie. read more
