Obituary: Dallas Mittlestadt
With deepest sorrow, we announce that Dallas Mittlestadt, age 22 of Shepherd, MT. Dallas passed away suddenly on September 12, 2021, in a tragic accident. Those who knew Dallas, even a little, lost a shining light in their lives.
Obituary: Virginia Estelle Locke
Virginia was born into the family of James and Bessie (Wyatt) McPherren on October 30, 1932, in Guthrie, OK. During her childhood she lived in OK, CA and UT. While in Utah she met and married the love of her life Aaron David Locke in Salt Lake City on October 25, 1947.
Obituary: Mark Curtis Striegel
Mark Curtis Striegel went to be with his Lord on August 26, 2021 at age 66. He was born July 30, 1955 in Bismarck, North Dakota to Cleon and Audrey Striegel. Mark grew up on the family farm south of Almont with his 3 siblings; Dennis, Brad and Susan. He graduated from Almont High School […]
Obituary: Neil Henry Oltrogge
Neil and his twin sister Nancy were born in Billings, November 4, 1952 to Bernard and Betty Lou (Bullett) Oltrogge. He was raised in Ballantine, Montana, and attended Huntley Project Schools. Upon graduation Neil worked several construction jobs before starting work for Burlington Northern Railroad, working as a conductor out of Forsyth, MT. In 1980 […]
Obituary: Matthew Wade Grandpre
Matthew Wade Grandpre, 42, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, on 26 July 2021, as a result of a motorcycle accident. He was born 18 April 1979 in Coeur d’Alene, ID. He grew up in Osburn, ID, graduating from Kellogg High School in 1997.
Obituary: Alvin Rebsom
Alvin Rebsom passed away in his home after a long battle with cancer on August 3, 2021 at the age of 69. He was known as Dad, Big Al, Albert, or Papa to his loving family. He was surrounded by all of them as Heaven gained a kind and beautiful soul that day. Al would […]
Memorial Service Notice: John “Jack” Witzel
John “Jack” Witzel, 88, of Ballantine, passed away May 17, 2021. John served as Deputy Clerk and Recorder of Yellowstone County for many years. Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 31, 11 a.m. at Heights Family Funeral Home with military honors, followed by reception.
Obituary: Bentura “Tony” Peralez
Tony passed away on April 16th at Billings Clinic Hospital. He had been a resident at Eagle Cliff Manor. He was born on October 28, 1937, in Pompeys Pillar, to Bentura and Anna Peralez. He grew up in Pompeys Pillar and attended Huntley Project Schools graduating in 1956. He played and lettered in football. Tony attended Rocky […]
Obituary: Barbara Kay Schmalz
Barbara Kay Schmalz, (67), passed away on July 26, 2021, in Ballantine, Montana, from a long battle with cancer. Barbara was born to John and Mary Holwegner in Lovell, Wyoming. She grew up in Edgar, Montana, Big Horn, Wyoming, and Fromberg, Montana, in farming communities. She was married on March 24th, 1973, to David Wayne […]
Obituary: Elizabeth M. Marsh
Elizabeth M. Marsh (Betty, Ma, Gramma G.) went home to be with the Lord on July 15th, 2021, surrounded by her family. Born to Thomas and Margaret Pickett on October 22th, 1927, in Poplar, Montana, she was raised and educated in Poplar on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation along with her six siblings. Elizabeth was […]