Obituary: Kurt Matthew Kautz, “Cubby”
Kurt Matthew Kautz, “Cubby” to those who knew and loved him, was unexpectedly taken from our lives on October 14, 2017. A light in our lives has forever been dimmed as the loss of our Cubby has shattered our hearts. Cubby was born on December 7, 1984 to Daniel and Susan Kautz of Huntley, Montana, […]
Obituary: George E. Walker
George E. Walker, 73, of Billings, returned home peacefully to his Father in Heaven on Sept. 25, 2017, and was welcomed by his family and friends. George was born on Sept. 27, 1944 in Wolf Point, to Harold Eugene Walker and Winnie Freseman Walker. He graduated from Richey High School in 1962. After graduation, he […]
Obituary: Shirley May (Burton) Kuykendall
Shirley May (Burton) Kuykendall, 83, of Worden, passed away Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017, at the RiverStone Hospice House. Shirley was a stay-at-home mom who enjoyed sewing, knitting and reading. She was a 60-year member of the Worden Women’s Sewing Club and belonged to the Worden Lioness Club. She is survived by her children, Gary (Eva) […]
Obituary: Marlene F. Amen
Marlene F. Amen was born Dec. 12, 1938, and passed away July 29, 2017, at St. Vincent Healthcare of metastatic malignant melanoma at the age of 78 years and seven months. She married George Amen on Nov. 16, 1957, at the age of 18 in Laurel, MT. To this marriage they have two children, Rhonda […]
Obituary: Philip Wade Schmidt
WORDEN – Philip Wade Schmidt, 42, of Worden passed away doing something he loved most, being outdoors and off-roading with family and friends. Philip was born October 28, 1974, son to Mary and Gary Schmidt. He started 1st grade and graduated from Huntley Project were he excelled in baseball, wrestling and football. At the time […]
Obituary: Claude “Snuffy” Billman
Claude “Snuffy” Billman, 90, of Billings, Montana, passed away on July 16, 2017. Snuffy was an avid hunter and fisherman, always looking for that elusive big buck or a majestic bull elk. He spent his life doing what he loved most. Snuffy is survived by daughter Jo Billman, son Jim (m.p.) Billman, grandson Steve Miller […]
Humor lightens funeral for Sen. Conrad Burns
Originally published in the Yellowstone County News print edition on 5/13/16 BILLINGS — Humorous anecdotes balanced poignant moments as a crowd of about 1,000 gathered last week to say goodbye to Sen. Conrad Burns. It was a fitting tribute to the man who “never met a stranger,” said his daughter, Keely Godwin during the funeral […]
Obituary: Ronald J. “Ron” Scherry
Under the twinkling lights of Christmas, Ronald J. “Ron” Scherry passed away at his home in Ballantine, MT of cancer, surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 17, 2015. Ron was born on December 28, 1948 to Letitia and Edmund F. “Bill” Scherry in Sheridan, WY. Ron married Barbara Lyon, the love of his life, […]
Obituary: Drena Dawn (Heath) Chord
Drena Dawn (Heath) Chord “A Prayer Warrior” at the age of 54 passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Colorado Blood Cancer Institute in Denver. She was born Sept. 1, 1960, at Cardston Alberta, Canada. After a six-month battle with blood cancer, she joined her Lord. Drena always said there is only one way “Jesus.” […]
Obituary: Jacquelyn “Jacki” Ann Reed
Jacquelyn “Jacki” Ann Reed Jacquelyn “Jacki” Ann Reed WORDEN — Jacquelyn “Jacki” Ann Reed passed away unexpectedly in her home on Aug. 30, 2013. Jacki was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, teacher and dear friend to many, and touched the hearts of many friends and family. Jacki was born in Dillon on Aug. 27, […]