All Obituaries

    William B. Poehls, 93, of Billings went peacefully home to heaven to be with his loving Jesus and beloved wife Grace on July 2, 2019. He was a lovable, dependable, and caring husband, father, grandfather & great- grandfather to our Poehls clan. Both he and Grace will be honored and remembered on Monday, July 22, 10 a.m. at Yellowstone National Veterans Cemetery in Laurel.  

Joel Torres, 61, of Laurel, Mont., passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, June 29, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He was born November 25, 1957, to Nasario and Sofia Torres in Hermo- cillo, Sonora, Mexico. In 1979 Joel met the love of his life, Mabel Torres. They were married May 9, 1980, in San Luis, Sonora, Mexico. Joel and Mabel moved to Montana in 1989. Together they had three sons, Jared, Jonas and Joel and five grand- children. They opened up their very...

Bernice M. (Brendt) Redli passed away quietly at the Laurel Health Care Center after years of struggling with health issues on June 28, 2019.  Bernice was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Golden (Bailey) Brendt; husband Dallas Redli; brothers Dale, Joe and Edward  Brendt.   Bernice married Dallas Redli June 27, 1967, together they had two daughters Sonale Hollister and Della (Mitch) Norby.  She also had the joy of seven grandchildren and on...

Robert B. Scollard, a Billings, Montana native, graduated from Canyon Creek School and West High School.  He loved cooking, reading and visiting, especially with older folks.  Bobby survived 36 years after contracting Reye's Syndrome at the age of 12.  He fought everyday from it's lasting effects.   Always Remembered ~ Forever Loved 

Kathie Jo Emmett, 67, of Columbus, left behind an aggressive battle with dementia,  peacefully entering the gates of heaven on Thursday June 6, 2019.  Kathie was born to Evelyn and Paul Ash on August 16, 1951 in Billings.  She celebrated thirty-five years of marriage with the love of her life, Dewey, and together they raised five sons, Nickolas, Clinton, Raymond, Jayson and Adam.  Kathie savored time with her 11 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.  She...

Raynold James Manweiler died June 2, 2019 at the age of 71 after being diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus on April of 2019. He died Sunday evening at his home peacefully with his wife Glenda, daughter Sheila and son Shawn at his side. He was born on October 16, 1947 to his parents Carl and Eleanor Manweiler. He lived on the farm in Boyd, Montana. His parents moved to Laurel and he graduated from Laurel Senior High School in 1969. He met Glenda Renee Manweiler on June 8, 1974 and after a...

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;...