All Obituaries

Mark Andrew Reynolds, 61, lifelong Park City resident, died Tuesday May 11, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings.  Mark was born August 4, 1959 to Glen and Rena (Edgmond) Reynolds in Billings.  He was raised and attended school in Park City, where he graduated from Park City High School in 1978.  Mark’s professional career was working for the United States Postal Service in Billings.  He enjoyed wood working and using his scroll saw, photography, guns and...

Larry Morton, 73, of Laurel,  passed away April 2, 2021 in the comfort of his  home. Larry was born at home to Earl and Doris Morton July 23, 1947, in Highmore, South Dakota.  He played sports in school and loved football. He holds the school record for most unassisted tackles. He Larry married the love of his life, Charlene Dalton on  December 29, 1965.                He worked as...

Ervin Swan 79, of Laurel, peacefully passed away at the Riverstone Hospice House after a lengthy battle with cancer. His nephew David was by his side. Ervin was born April 30, 1941. He was the son of Carl and Elizabeth (Kessel) Swan. He spent his early childhood in Bridger Montana, until his family moved to Laurel in 1950. Ervin graduated from Laurel High school and enlisted into the United States Navy. He served 4 years of Active Duty and 2 years in the Reserves. Ervin married Judy Kraft...

Elmer was born in Wellington, Texas November 3, 1926, he was the third child in a family of 12. He is survived by sisters Sue, Billy Jo, Margie and Bobby, and a younger brother Douglas.   At age 10 the family moved from Texas to Mesa, Arizona where he became a farmer, dairyman and a good mechanic. He attended Mesa, AZ Schools played football and made many friends including Mildred Bloomer who he met in high school.   World War II came along in 1941 but he was too young to go...

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...