All Obituaries

Ted Philip Tucker of Billings passed away in his home on March 3, 2021, at the age of 64 after a twelve-year battle with cancer. Ted was the youngest child born to Thomas and Cherie Tucker on June 9, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ted attended Belleville High School, in Belleville Michigan graduating in 1974. He worked for the Ford Motor Company for a short time before enlisting in the Air Force. While in Biloxi Mississippi he met his soul mate Shawn Black a fellow Airman and after a short...

In the early moments of February 28, 2021, Martha Albina Kroft of Laurel,  received her heart’s desire to meet her Lord and Savior.  Surrounded by family, she graduated from her earthly body to her heavenly home during a chaplain’s prayer.  For her family, her presence was replaced by peace.  While we are still adjusting to the exchange, we rejoice at her gain and celebrate with her.   Martha Albina Kroft, 82, was born on May 23, 1938 to Theobold...

George Mike Metzger was called home on February 25, 2021, at the age of 93, surrounded by his loving family. George had celebrated his 93rd birthday just five days prior to his passing. George was born to Christ and Alvina Metzger in Richardton, ND on February 20, 1928, the fifth of nine children. The family moved to Laurel in 1934. After completing his eighth year of education, he went to work on the family farm. George married the love of his life, Loretta Colleen Deis, on February 18,...

Duane David Guenthner, 89,  was born June 13, 1931 in Hazen, North Dakota to Reinhold and Elizabeth (Isaak) Guenthner, and came into this world with twin brother Byron weighing in at 2 ½ lbs each. He left this world on February 22, 2021 just weeks after his twin brother to join him in heaven.  He grew up on the family farm near Hazen, where he received his elementary education in a one-room school house.  From 1945-1948 the family lived in Walla Walla, Washington and...

James “Jim” Allen Hutchins Senior, 82, of Park City, went to be with his Lord on Friday February 19, 2021 after a brief illness.  He was born on April 3, 1938 to Tisdale and Hattie (Reinhardt) Hutchins in Billings.  He was raised in the Edgar/Fromberg are and later attended school in Billings at Senior High.  He joined the United States Navy Reserves in 1955.   Jim married the love of his Life, Irene Feller, June 17, 1957.  He went on to serve active...

James “Jim” Schreiner, 85, formerly of Park City, died Tuesday February 9, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital after an automobile accident.  Jim was born just outside of Laurel August 11, 1935 to Adam and Katherine (Knaub) Schreiner Jr.  He attended and graduated from Park City Schools where he enjoyed participating in all sports.  Jim remained a Park City Panther fan throughout his life, rarely missing a tournament or playoff game.  Following graduation from High...

Shirley M. Pike age 80 of Laurel, passed away February 03, 2021. Shirley was born in Bircham England on May 26, 1940 to Alice and George Freeman.  She grew up and attended school in the small English village of Helhoughton.  Shirley was a hairdresser on the Royal Air Force Station of Sculthorpe where she met her husband Tom who was in the Unites States Air Force.  They were married on April 24th, 1957.  Shirley and Tom then crossed the “pond” to Tom’s...

Nancy Lee Irvin born September 24, 1946 Nancy decided that it has her time to leave this world her way on February 2, 2021. She grew up in Maryland with her brother Richard and sister Sandy  with many  fond memories. Some of her best memories were sneaking over to the neighbors houses to dance in the basement. If there was music playing, she would always be singing and dancing. She moved  to South Florida to be with her Mom, Beatrice,  husband (Roger), and her sons Terry...

Gregory Allen Hudson, age 70 ,of Laurel, passed away January 27, 2021.  He was born November 8, 1950, to Marjorie (Hudson) Crough, in Fargo, North Dakota and was raised by his grandparents, Willard and Thelma Hudson, Greg grew up and attended school in Williston, where he graduated from High School in 1968.  Following graduation, Greg joined the United States Army.  In 1969-1970, Greg proudly served his country in Viet Nam, where he was a member of the 101st Air Borne, Delta...

Thomas M. Pike age 86, of Laurel passed away January 16, 2021.  He was born April 15, 1934 to Marion and (Milburn) Pike.  Tom grew up and attended school in Bath, Pennsylvania.  Tom joined the United States Air Force in 1954.  It was when he was stationed at RAF Sculthorpe in England that he met and married Shirley on April 24, 1957.  Tom’s final duty station was at Logan International Airport detachment in Billings, where they made their home and raised their...