All Obituaries

 Opal Sherman (born Brown) passed away quietly and peacefully on January 13, 2023, at the age of 73 in Billings, MT. She was born in Billings on July 28, 1949. Opal lived in various western cities before returning to Billings later in life to stay. She lived in Powell, Casper, and Thermopolis, WY, and she also lived in Denver, CO. Opal is survived by her husband Wayne, sons Brian and Patrick Bird, and four siblings, Perry Brown, Ellen (Brown) Derry, Brian Brown, and Kelly Brown, as well...

Gerald Lee “Jerry” Simons, 74, of Park City, passed away Tuesday December 20, 2022 with family and friends by his side.  Jerry was born November 17, 1948 to Clifford and Zelma (Trusket) Simons in Columbus, Montana.  He grew up in Park City and was an outstanding football and track athlete.  He played on the State Class C Basketball Championship team in Helena.  He graduated from Park City High School in 1968.  Following graduation, Jerry enlisted in the...

On December 18, 2022, William “Bill” Mercier passed away at home with his family around him.  We know he is now in Heaven with his Lord and Savior.   William Herbert Mercier was born August 27, 1930 in Sidney, Montana to Alfred and Margaret Mercier.  He joined siblings Joe, Al, Julia, and Ben.  Later Roy “Bud” joined the family.   Dad graduated from Lambert High School in 1950.  On November 20, 1951, Bill married Edna Irene Sharbono....

Ron D. Boucher, 63, of Billings died Thursday December 15, 2022 at his home in Billings.  He was born September 3, 1959 to Walter and Alice (Miller) Boucher in Billings.  Ron attended schools in Billings and met many life-long friends.  He was a professional truck driver both over-the-road and local construction.  He married Kelly Dick, they later divorced.  Ron survived a motorcycle accident some years ago and never fully recovered, though he continued to...

Dale Arthur Lamphear: Born in Wausau, Wisconsin of April 26th, 1926 and passed on December 14, 2022. Welcoming Dale Lamphear to his heavenly home are his parents Neil and Olive (McCormick) Lamphear, four sisters Dorothy Sternberg, Ethel Syvertson, Margaret Lamphear, Jeanette Schmidt and a brother George Lamphier He joined the United States Navy in 1943 at the age 17. He served in WWII aboard the battleship USS Pennsylvania (BB38) in the South Pacific where he was an anti-aircraft...

Dorothy (Dottie) Irene Payne, 89, found her way to our Lord on December 6th, 2022. Dottie was born July 18th, 1933 to Michael and Katherine Zier, raised in Bridger Montana.  Dottie married her first and forever love of her life Marlin Payne and started their family shortly after. Together they had 3 sons. Michael (Tina) Randy and Travis (Sherri) Family time was very important to Dottie. Family gatherings, making memories camping, fishing and family trips to one of their favorite places,...

Dean Allen Boucher, 57, of Billings, died Monday December 5, 2022 following a brief illness.  He was born November 3, 1965 to Walter and Alice (Miller) Boucher in Billings.  Dean attended schools in Billings and graduated from Billings Senior High School .  He drove truck over the road for many years before ranching in Roundup with his family.  He enjoyed working with livestock, riding ATV's, boating and outdoor sports such as hunting and fishing.  Dean was...

Nina M. Steyee, 81, died December 2, 2022 at her home in Park City.  She was born February 2, 1941 to William and Helen Baldwin in Joliet, Montana.  Nina was the oldest of five children.  She is survived by her sister Clara Stiller of Livingston and her brother Glen (Elba) Baldwin of Kingman, Arizona.  She is also survived by her five children, Janet (Kevin) Wirth of Billings, John (Patty) Duncan of Reed Point, Alan (Karen) Duncan of Livingston, Renee (Terry) Hanson of...

Todd Maxmillian Tetzlaff, 77, formerly of Laurel, died November 6, 2022 at his home in Billings.  He was born July 1, 1945 to ‘Max’ E. and Lorraine (Lang) Tetzlaff in New York.   Todd attended school in Laurel, Montana and was known to be a fun and mischievous kid, spending his summers working on his grandparent’s dry land farm near Molt, Montana.  On October 20, 1964 he enlisted in the United States Air Force and was Honorably Discharged March 25,...

    On October 21, 2022 Rita Jane (R.J.) Tennant Morrissey, 81, of Laurel, MT, passed away surrounded by her loving family.   Rita Jane was born on June 27, 1941 to Raymond and Dora Tennant in Dillon, MT. In 1959, Rita graduated from Hamilton High School where she was active in band and Girls State. After graduating from high school, Rita attended Montana State University Missoula, now known as the University of Montana, home of the Montana Grizzlies. Rita later graduated...