All Obituaries

Wesley Thatcher, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend passed away May 12, 2019 surrounded by loved ones after many years of struggling with dementia. He is now at peace and is in the loving arms of his wife LeDena Craig Thatcher of 64 yrs. who passed October 21, 2018. Wesley was born June 29th 1929 in Bridger, Montana to Miller and Hope Thatcher. He was one of thirteen children. He grew up a true cowboy and raised saddle horses until he bought and lived for 65 years on a...

John Sitzman, 89, of Park City, Montana  went to be with his Lord and Savior on April, 29, 2019 at Highgate Senior Living in Billings, Montana. John was born in Park City  November 24, 1929, the second of 5 children, to John and Marie (Bernhardt) Sitzman.  He was baptized and confirmed May 28, 1944, and married Dorothy Katherine Steinmetz on June 14, 1953, all in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Park City.  His confirmation verse was Luke 11:28, “Blessed are they...

Judy Faye (Hill) Lentsch   Laurel, MT - - Judy Faye Lentsch, age 74, passed away on Good Friday, 19 April, 2019, peacefully in her home after a long and brutal fight with cancer.  Her fighting spirit never surrendered to the illness, but her body simply grew too weak to sustain the battle.  God saw fit to end her struggles and bring her home to her deserved reward.   Judy was born in Bladenboro, North Carolina, to Frank and Doris Hill on June 16, 1944.  Her...

Marvin A. Renner, age 81, went to his heavenly home on April 12th, 2019 after a long battle with illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Marvin is survived by is wife, Gail; his daughters, Lorie Sullivan (Brad), Janet Beiswanger (Stuart); his son, Brad Renner (Heidi); his nephew/like a son, Troy Renner (Kate); and his grandchildren, Emma, Isabel, Hayden and Jacob Sullivan; Gabe and Sophia Beiswanger;...

Catherine “Katie” Ora (Scott) Southworth, 87, of Park City, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2019 with her loving family by her side.  Katie was born to Fred and Hazel Scott on February 26, 1932 in Columbus, Montana.  Katie graduated from Park City High School in 1950.   Katie married her high school sweetheart, Richard Southworth on January 20, 1951.  In 1951, Richard was drafted into the U.S. Army sent to Korea where he served for two years....

Irene Helen Fox, 95, formerly of Billings, died peacefully on Monday April 8, 2019 at the Eastern Montana Veteran's Home in Glendive.  Irene was born December 29, 1923, to George and Katharina (Kraemer) Hebner in Fresno, California.  The small family moved to Billings around 1938, and set-up their home on Boulder Avenue, which was outside of the city limits at that time.  She married Herman Fox in Laurel on February 23, 1941.  After Herman returned from serving in the...

Cheryl Ann Mitchell, 68, of Billings, passed away April 5, 2019, with her family by her side.She was born to the late Dick and Virginia Mitchell on Sept 27, 1950, in Fargo ND but was raised in Laurel, graduating from Laurel High School in 1969. She married Daniel Tryan in 1970 and together, they raised their four daughters, mostly in the Park City area. Cheryl is survived by her siblings: Dennis Mitchell (Sharon) and Terri Miller and by her four daughters: Tina Tryan (Greg...

Kathryn Ann Maxwell, 68, of Billings, Montana, passed away March 13th, in her home surrounded by her family.   Kathy was born May 19,1950, in Great Falls, Montana, to Albert and Lorraine Lawrence. She was the middle child of five children. The family moved to Billings in 1961, where she attended Lewis and Clark Middle School and Billings West High School. She was a nurse's assistant at St. Vincent Hospital for a brief period of time before settling down to start her family. She...

Lois passed away at home in the morning of March 8th with family at her side. Lois was born May 13,1940 in Bozeman, MT to Harvey and Alice Zine. She attended high school at Great Falls Catholic High where she graduated in 1958. From Great Falls she moved to Billings where she met and married Kenneth Olsen. They lived in Billings where Lois retired from First American Title Company. Lois and Ken moved to Idaho Falls where they lived until he retired, finally moving home to be close to...

Michael James McGillis obituary   My brother, Michael James McGillis, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2019.  He is survived by his children, Bethany, James (Laura) McGillis and his grandkids Jacob, Laila and Tyler.  Also surviving are his brother, Dr. Joseph (Gail) McGillis, Richmond, Kentucky, sister, Lucille (Tom) Harmon, Billings, Montana and his beloved dog, Sheba.   All were gathered at his bedside before his passing peacefully at St. Vincent’s...