Recent Obituaries
Joseph Ralph Simpson
Dec 5, 2024
Joseph "Joe" Simpson, age 89, passed away at Benefis Peace Hospice on December 5, 2024. He was born on November 15, 1935, to Ralph and Catherine (Laux) Simpson in Lewistown, MT. He was the second of five children: brothers Ward, Paul, Bob, and sister Pat. He grew up and spent his entire life in Central Montana. On November 27, 1955,...
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...
Jayce Jeffrey Loch
Mar 9, 2025
Jayce Jeffrey Loch, 33, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Lewistown, Montana.
Jayce was born prematurely weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces on July 11, 1991, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was then transferred to the NICU in Great Falls, Montana.
Jayce's life revolved around his children Ryker, Monroe, and Gunnar. His children were the light of his life. They enjoyed doing...
Lorraine E. Frounfelter
Mar 5, 2025
Lorraine E. Frounfelter 92 years old, of Lewistown, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Caslen’s Assisted Living Home.
Lorraine E. Gaulrapp was born in Wheaton, Minnesota, to George and Mary Gaulrapp. She married Gordon Hill of Morris, MN, and they had five children during their 11 years of marriage. After their divorce, Lorraine moved back to Wheaton with...
Dr. Norman Douglas Patterson
Mar 4, 2025
Dr. Norman Douglas Patterson, 89, also known as Pat Patterson was born in Billings, MT on August 18, 1935. He was the son of Annie (Calderwood) Patterson and James Patterson. He had an older brother Hubert and sisters Margery and Sylvia.
Norman graduated from high school in Jordan, MT in 1954. He then attended college in Billings, MT, and Washington State...
Mevne Ellen Frank
Mar 3, 2025
Mevne Ellen Frank, 68, of Buffalo, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born on February 22, 1957, in Missoula, to her parents Cecil and Beverly (Patterson) Gilmore.
Burial will be held at the Buffalo Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family...
Marjorie Caroline Barrows
Feb 22, 2025
Marjorie Caroline Barrows (née Hiner), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 22nd, 2025. A Montana native for life, she was raised on a ranch six miles north of Harlowton by her parents Margaret Muller Hiner and Clyde Romulus Hiner, alongside her brother Bill “Willy,” and sister Kathryn “Kid.”
Marjorie, or “Marj” attended Harlowton Elementary and Harlowton High...
Bernard Charles Freeberg
Feb 12, 2025
Bernard Charles Freeberg, 84, of Harlowton passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Billings Clinic. He was born on October 8, 1940, in Big Timber, Montana to his parents Charles and Amanda Marie (Heriem) Freeberg.
The full obituary will be released when completed.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Perkins Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at...
Terry Van Deusen Klepey
Feb 2, 2025
Terry Van Deusen Klepey, 80, of Ryegate, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Intermountain Health Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. He was born on March 27, 1944, in Oneonta, New York, and grew up in Cooperstown, New York. While in high school, his cross-country track team won the state championship. Terry never stopped running at full speed until he...
Clayton Arthur Barkhoff
Jan 29, 2025
Clayton Arthur Barkhoff, 90, of Broadview formerly of Lewistown passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. He was born April 2, 1934 in Moccasin, Montana to his parents Clayton and Elsie (Johnson) Barkhoff.
Clayton was born and raised in Moccasin, graduating from Moccasin High School. He married Lorraine Abel on June 30, 1953. To this union...
Roseanna Lea Kuhfus
Jan 23, 2025
Roseanna Lea Kuhfus, 72, of Lewistown passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Valle Vista in Lewistown. She was born June 3, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, to her parents William and Norma Purkel.
Roseanna enjoyed creating arts and crafts, tending to her live plants, indoors and out, and had a great love for life. This love extended to the pets at...
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