Charles Lechner passed away on September 26, 2019 following a brief illness at the age of 85, surrounded by his family. He and his wife, Ruth, had just celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary. Charles was born on September 1, 1934, the … read more
Donald Dean Tilton was only 60 years old when he was suddenly taken from us on June 2, 2019, at 2:35 p.m. in Billings, Montana. The unanticipated loss was the result of end-stage pancreatic cancer. Yet, Don was surrounded by his favorite … read more
Mildred Irene Garberg Tryan born August 28, 1932, passed away at Advanced Care Hospital in Billings, MT on September 10, 2019 at 1:27 a.m. Millie worked as a CNA at Daniels County Nursing Home and Parkview Care Center in Billings … read more
Elmer was born to parents Clarence and Lydia Fox Kembel on June 16th, 1937. He grew up on his parents’ dairy farm. He attended grade school and then Lincoln Junior High. read more
Christie Kay Rollins, age 64 passed Sept.19th, 2019 at her home outside Worden. She was born Jan. 15, 1955 in St. Maries, Id. to Marjean and Melvin Fredericks. She grew up in Idaho and Montana with her three sisters. read more
Ralph Newton Brennan ‘Newt’, 85, of Shepherd, Montana, passed away Friday September 13, 2019. He was born May 27, 1934 in Rapid City, SD to Robert and Ethel Brennan. He was the second child of four. He married Myrna Caulfield … read more
Bettye June (Miz Bettye) Oldham Brooks, Billings, passed from this life on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2019, at the age of 92 years old. Bettye was born on July 10, 1927, to Vernon and Ruby Oldham in Petrolia, Texas. She was … read more
Diana Kathern Jansma, 69, of Worden, passed away on Tuesday Aug 27, in Billings. She was born on July 31, 1950, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the daughter of Dean and Hattie Jansma. In 1957, Diana and her family moved from Cincinnati … read more
Kathryn K (Spaulding) 58 of Billings Mt passed away August 21, 2019 of natural causes. Kathy was born on March 10, 1961 to Jerry and Shirley (Steinbrenner) Ball in Shelby Mt. She spent most of her life in Billings. Kathy … read more
Scott Wilson Black, 60, passed peacefully surrounded by family in Billings, Mt on 08/27/19. He was born July 4th, 1959 in Billings to Shirley and Alan Black along with his twin, Jeffery. He was an avid truck driver who enjoyed … read more
Joe was born to Earl and Virginia (Davis) Neville in Roswell, New Mexico, on September 18, 1944. After an almost four year battle with the Big C, he passed away at his home on August 11, 2019 in Billings, Montana. read more
M. John Sjostrom, passed away on August 1, 2019, at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer. John was born on May 30, 1943, in Custer, Montana to Leo and Hilda Sjostrom. John met the love of his life … read more
Montao Cruz Noyola was born on February 25, 1997 in Billings, Mt. He spent half his childhood in Montana and moved to California in 2011 to live with his father. He graduated from East High in 2015 where he met … read more
Norma Marie Degenhart, 83, of Columbus, formerly of Billings, joined her heavenly father on July 29, 2019. Her loving family was by her side. Norma was born on May 22, 1936, in Watertown, South Dakota, to Vernon and Gladys Wagner. read more
Linda Anne (Young) Krause, age 63, went to be with our father and creator early in the morning on July 10th. Born on January 14th, 1956 to Carl Young and Catherine Olson (Young) in Belt, MT. Linda had worked as … read more
Dear Editor, As a student of early American History, I see issues plaguing our current political system that are similar to the issues that perplexed our Federalist and Anti-Federalist Founders in the late 1700’s. read more
Dear Editor, The Gazette has printed several opinions chastising our county commissioners for daring to begin conversations about the Hub, the Crisis Center, and the Montana Rescue Mission. This prompts the question, “What do we expect of our elected officials?” … read more
Kristy Marie Knowles, 36, of Shepherd received her wings and went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 15, 2019. She passed away unexpectedly. Kristy was born February 19, 1983 in Akron, Ohio to Leslie and Barbara Carr. … read more
Joy Marilyn Sian received her wings in the early morning of July 3rd, 2019 in the comfort of her home. She was 84 years young. read more
O.K. Forest, age 88, passed away on June 26, 2019 at Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, MT. O.K. was born August 2, 1930 South of Poplar, MT to Bert and Edith (Westfall) Forest. He served in the Korean War … read more
