Recent Obituaries
Phyllis S. Willems
Oct 4, 2024
Phyllis S Willems, June 24, 1930 - October 4, 2024
From the day Phyllis and Bob took up residence at Wheatland Memorial Healthcare, she never believed she belonged there and always insisted that “someday soon” she “was going home.” It took nearly six long years, but on October 4, Phyllis’s spirit broke free of WMHC, her ailing mind and body, and...
Robert "Bob" E. Willems
May 10, 2024
“I am fully aware that my youth has been spent, That my get-up-and-go has gone and went, But I really don’t mind when I think with a grin, Of all the grand places my get-up has been.” - found among Bob’s papers, author unknown.
Bob’s get-up-and-go got up and went for one final journey (hopefully to heaven) on May 10, 2024. He...
Sylvia Vandeventer
Jun 13, 2025
Sylvia R. Vandeventer, 96, of Lewistown passed away Friday, June 13, 2025, at Valle Vista. She was born on April 10, 1929, in Dallas, Oregon, to her parents, Raymond and Nita (Tate) Wilson.
The complete obituary will be published once finalized.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
Vonda Lee Nobles
Jun 10, 2025
Vonda Lee Nobles, 85, of Kalispell, Montana, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at Central Montana Medical Center. She was born on May 15, 1940, in Spearfish, South Dakota, to her parents, Arthur and Freda (Brimmer) Roberts.
The complete obituary will be published once finalized.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online...
Larry Lynn Raprager
Jun 4, 2025
Larry was born on August 10, 1956, to Richard and Jean Raprager, alongside his identical twin Terry, in Menominee, Wisconsin. He passed peacefully in his sleep on June 04, 2025. The twins and their older brothers, Rick and Randy, grew up on the family marina where his lifelong love and passion for the water were born.
In his early teens, his...
Celia Rose Johnson
Jun 3, 2025
Celia Rose Johnson, 92, of Roy, Montana, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at the home of her youngest child while under hospice care. Born on January 30, 1933, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Joe and Gladys Thurman, Celia was the fifth of ten children in a warm and bustling family. She was preceded in death by her parents; her...
Carol Ann Van Horn
May 26, 2025
Carol Ann Van Horn, 79, of Lewistown, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to her parents, Frank and Wilhelmina (Vyvail) Rabel.
The complete obituary will be published once finalized.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
William Albert Fortune
May 17, 2025
William (Bill) A. Fortune passed away after a long struggle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. He was born in Butte, Montana, on June 7, 1947, to Albert and Eva (Berryman) Fortune. Bill and his brother, Robert, were raised in Butte, with numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. On December 27, 1968, he married Susan Grant in Bozeman, MT. They were married for 56...
Marie Phillips
May 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ethel Marie Phillips, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Marie passed away on May 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering kindness.
Born on April 7, 1958, in Malta, Montana, to Cleo and Jake Phillips, Marie’s life journey began in the small-town charm of Malta and later...
James Francis Homison
May 9, 2025
James Francis Homison, 71, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in his home in Stanford, Montana. He was born on October 3, 1953, in Butler, Pennsylvania, the son of James W. and Francis L. (Simpson) Homison, of Gibsonia, PA.
Jim graduated from Montana State University and served in the Forest Service for 20 years. He loved to hunt and fish,...
James Ervin Viertel
Apr 30, 2025
James Ervin Viertel, 77, of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 10, 1947, in Lewistown, Montana, to his parents, Grant and Ruth (Grindy) Viertel.
The full obituary will be released when completed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted...
Kay (Donna Mae) Lasater
Apr 14, 2025
Kay (Donna Mae) Lasater, 92 of Ryegate, Montana, passed into the arms of her Savior peacefully in the early morning at her home on April 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mom was born on January 11, 1933, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the second of seven children. Her dad, Earl, died when Mom was only 15 years old,...
Adrianne Marie Fordyce
Apr 13, 2025
Adrianne Fordyce, our wonderful daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 42 this past Sunday after an inspiring and courageous battle with melanoma. She carried her fearless spirit, boundless energy, and authenticity to Paradise, where she is no doubt recruiting for some co-ed extreme sports league.
Despite declaring during a legendary toddler tantrum that she would...
Dennis Theodore Miller
Apr 12, 2025
Dennis Miller, 83 of Lewistown, died from cancer on April 12. He was born in Lewistown on November 3, 1941, to Ted and Alice (Burch) Miller. He lived in Central MT most of his life. He married Sandra Stevens after high school, and they had three children before divorcing. Denny’s second marriage was to Nola Jean McCullough; they also divorced.
He...
Julius "Jules" Alfred Burgert
Apr 8, 2025
Julius “Jules” Alfred Burgert, 75, of Harlowton and formerly of Townsend, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Billings Clinic. He was born on July 5, 1949, in Souderton, PA, to his parents, Alfred and Mildred (Siefarth) Burgert.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Faith Baptist Church in Townsend, MT. Burial will...
Thomas Joel Pierce
Apr 6, 2025
Thomas Joel Pierce, 85, of Shawmut, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 30, 1939, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to his parents Woolsey and Ruth (Anderson) Pierce.
The full obituary will be released when completed.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Perkins Funeral Home. Condolences for the family...
Michael W. Durbin
Mar 30, 2025
Michael W. Durbin, 72, of Lewistown, died early Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, in Billings Clinic, following a short illness.
A complete obituary will be released when completed.
Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
Frank Garfield Grischbowsky
Mar 29, 2025
Frank (the Tank) Garfield Grischbowsky, 59, of Ryegate, Montana, passed away in his home on March 29, 2025. Frank was born on October 6, 1965, to Patricia and Garfield Grischbowsky in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.
Frank was a retired Army Staff Sergeant, having served in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, in addition to several other combat-ready Army posts. After retiring from...
Michael George Smith
Mar 14, 2025
Michael George Smith passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on March 14, 2025. Mike was born November 23, 1956, to Annie Komarek and George R. (Sonny) Smith in Choteau, MT. Mike was the youngest of 3 children.
Mike’s life began in the shadow of Black Butte on Brick Yard Creek in the Judith Mountains. At the age of...
Lewis "Festus" Herman Miller, Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Lewis “Festus” Herman Miller Jr., 84, of Harlowton passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Wheatland Memorial Nursing Home in Harlowton. He was born on March 5, 1941, in Harlowton, Montana to his parents Lewis and Emerald (Owings) Miller.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Perkins Funeral Home. Condolences for the...
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