Linda Gail Betts Schmidt, 68, went to join her heavenly father on June 1, 2024. Born to Eugene and Frances Betts on April 14, 1956, she was later joined with three younger sisters, commonly known as the Betts Girls. Linda … read more
Gary Eugene Zeiler (86) was welcomed to his eternal home on June 22, 2024, after a brief battle with urinary tract cancer. He was born on July 30, 1937, and was the middle child of five children born to Emma … read more
Duane Lee Kibby was born in Burke, South Dakota, on May 20th, 1941. He grew up on a farm southwest of Naper, Nebraska, until he graduated high school in 1959. He attended Wayne State University for a couple of years … read more
December 27,1929 – May 18, 2024 Donna Mae (Thebault) Drinkwalter of Billings, MT, lovingly known to her family as either Doc or Gramma Doc, passed quietly out of this world to join her Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 18th, 2024, … read more
Leonard Arthur Schleder peacefully left us on May 4, 2024, with his wife, Jackie, and family at his side. Leonard was born to Elizabeth Koch Schleder and Raymond Schleder on March 8, 1929, in Miles City, Montana. He grew up … read more
Wesley John Fisk, 98, passed away peacefully of natural causes in his home, in Shepherd, Mt., Tuesday, March 5th, 2024. Wesley was born July 6th, 1925 in Bartlett, North Dakota. Wesley was the youngest of four, he had two brothers … read more
A Marine who stood tall helping Veterans, Burton Ray Gigoux (Burt), 75, went to meet his Lord and Savior on December 23, 2023, from complications of cancer. He was born in Oakland, California, to Ray Gigoux and Delta Coop. After … read more
Born November 23, 1930, Hooker, OK, Died March 24, 2024, Billings, MT Ervin was number six of ten children. His parents were Martin B. Fischer and Eva (Voth) Fischer. He was raised in a German Mennonite family. He spent two … read more
Garold (Gary) Fredericks, 66, of Worden, Montana, stepped into the arms of his Heavenly Father, on March 09, 2024, in Billings surround by his loved ones and close friends. Gary was born on August 13, 1957, in Coeur D’ Alene, … read more
Georgia was born on March 18, 1937, to Lyndon and Lydia Coburn. She attended and graduated from Billings Senior High School. After graduation, she married Wally Henman and they had one son, Doug. After their divorce, she married the love … read more
Mary Anne Souza passed away peacefully, with family at her side and Elvis Presley singing in the background, on Feb. 11, 2024, after a long, happy and eventful life. She was born on March 13, 1943, to Anne and Jim … read more
Donald Frank Shaules “Don” died peacefully in Billings, MT at St John’s United on January 12th, 2024, at the age of 86. And that’s as formal as this is going to get. If you knew Don, you know he would … read more
Shirley Jean (Caldwell) Pollock, formerly of Pompeys Pillar, passed away peacefully in Billings, on Jan. 9, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on Jan. 27, 1934, to Clarence and Laura (Morris) Caldwell in Billings. On June 18, … read more
In Loving Memory of Gary Joseph Ruff Gary was born on January 21st, 1950, and he left us on January 7th, 2024, due to complications from a stroke. He was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, friend and neighbor who … read more
Our beloved wife, mom, grandma, great-grandma and friend gained her angel wings on Friday, January 12, 2024. Debby (Weber) Dvorak was born on April 9, 1952 in Helena, MT to Henry and Lydia Weber. She was raised on the family … read more
Kenneth A. Glock, 83, of Billings, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023, at his home. He was born on Feb. 21, 1940, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. Memorial services read more
Yellowstone County News will be publishing a special edition of YCN called “Lives of Yellowstone County” and we’d like to include a little write up about your loved ones that passed away in the last year, Please send us a … read more
December 16, 1936 – November 10, 2023 Billy (Bill) Gardner McIlvain passed away at his home in Huntley, Montana, at the age of 86. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, as well as a loyal friend. He was … read more
Gene Hammatt, the loving son of his mom and dad, loved by his brother, worshipped by his children, and adored by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, left his mortal body on Oct 30, 2023. Gene was blessed with many gifts and … read more
John Patrick Carney, age 60, of Ballantine, Montana, passed away on October 19, 2020, from complications related to lung cancer. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Smith Funeral Chapel. A celebration of life will take place on May … read more
