Obituary: Robert Ostermiller
Robert Ostermiller, 68, passed away on November 27th, 2021, after complications from surgery. Robert was born on August 25th, 1953, in Riverside, California, to Fred and Elizabeth (Betty) Ostermiller (both deceased). He is survived by his wife Nancy Carkhuff (and their sweet dog, Bugs); ex-wife Linda Ostermiller; daughters, Sarah (Scott) Bunton, & Maggie (Matthew) Melvin; […]
Obituary: Leonard Wesley Barnard
Oct. 30, 1933 – Dec. 3, 2021 Leonard passed away on Dec. 3, 2021, at Avantara Care Facility, Billings. He was born to Paul and Marjorie (Dickson) Barnard at the home of Mary Matheson in Pompeys Pillar. The family moved to the farm in Ballantine in 1947. He helped his mom with the farm after […]
Obituary: Tucker Joel Noonkester
Tucker Joel Noonkester, our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and nephew at age 35 left this world on Monday, November 29, 2021, to join his Heavenly Father. Words fail to express how deep and wide the heartbreak is with Tucker’s sudden departure, nor can they describe his unwavering strength, solid wisdom, and sharp humor that […]
The Classic Good American
Dear Editor: The classic American (as visualized by our Founding Fathers) is a moral individual, man or woman. Their moral strength is summed up in the Ten Commandments; the Judeo-Christian guidelines to a correct life. The classic American wants to pursue their vision/dream into the future. They enjoy their work. There is nothing better than to be happy […]
Obituary: Gary W. Burbank
Gary W. Burbank started a new adventure, passing away November 23, 2021. Gary was born to Clarence “CA” and Edna Burbank of Republic, Washington, on December 3, 1944. He was their 10th child. He left Republic to work for Yellowstone Pipeline/Conoco Phillips, beginning a career that spanned 30 years. He traveled to places you could […]
Obituary: Michael (Mike) Kiven Waudby
July 6th 1954 to September 11th 2021 Our dearly loved husband, father and brother passed away unexpectedly at his home in Ballantine, MT, on September 11th and is in a much better place now. He will be greatly missed by his wife Mary, and sons Michael, Jr. and Luke Waudby, and many good friends. Mike […]
Obituary: William Willis Goodridge
William Willis Goodridge died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, of causes due to Alzheimer’s. Bill was born at home on the farm in Provo, Utah, on May 5, 1932, the son of Lynn Willis Goodridge and Ada Elizabeth Hamilton Goodridge. He graduated from Lincoln High School and started attending Brigham Young University, studying geology. In […]
Obituary: William Willis Goodridge
William Willis Goodridge died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, of causes due to Alzheimer’s. Bill was born at home on the farm in Provo, Utah, on May 5, 1932, the son of Lynn Willis Goodridge and Ada Elizabeth Hamilton Goodridge. He graduated from Lincoln High School and started attending Brigham Young University, studying geology. In […]
Obituary: Linda Maude Cahill
Linda Maude Cahill, aged 75, was called home to her Lord November 9, 2021. She died peacefully at her Billings, Montana home surrounded by her loving family, after a long and valiant struggle against cancer. She was born Linda Hall in Spokane, Washington, the daughter of Gordon and Fontaine Hall, on August 5th, 1946. She […]
Obituary: Howard W. George
Howard W. George, 87, died at TenderNest in Billings, Montana on November 10, 2021. Howard was born in Columbus, Montana on June 27, 1934, to Marion and Cora Bricker George. He grew up in Absarokee with his older sister Delores (Jim) Haslip, and younger brothers Charles (Jan) and Tom George. His Absarokee and Roscoe ties […]