Recent Obituaries
Jack Louie Barisich
Jul 24, 2022
Jack L. Barisich, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Valle Vista Manor in Lewistown, Montana. Jack was born to Joseph and Mary (Loncaric) Barisich on October 18, 1929 in Mecaha, Montana, where he joined his two siblings, Mary and Tony. The family moved to Winnett after their homestead was sold to make way for the Fort Peck...
Wanda Mae Guist
Jul 22, 2022
Wanda M. Guist, 87, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 in Lewistown, MT. No services are planned at this time. Condolences may be shared with the family at cloydfunerahome.com.
Christa Valdez
Jul 11, 2022
Christa Valdez, died Monday, July 11, 2022 in the Valle Vista of natural causes. A complete obituary will be released when completed. The Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
Samuel "Sam" Short
Jul 10, 2022
Sam Lee Short, a long-time resident of Lewistown, Montana, passed away on Sunday, July 10th, at the age of 87. There will be a celebration of Sam’s life and interment at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis, South Dakota on June 16, 2023, at 1:30 pm. Afterwards family and friends will gather at the Methodist Church at 10060 Foothills Drive,...
Ann Rapkoch
Jul 8, 2022
Born December 13, 1927, our treasured Mother, Ann Rapkoch, peacefully departed this life on July 8, 2022, surrounded by the love of her beloved family and the Grace of her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. Mom was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 49 years, Sell, and their cherished grandson, Sam. Mom leaves behind her six children as...
Timothy Brown
Jul 5, 2022
Timothy J. Brown 58 of Alpine, TX formerly of Moore and Lewistown, MT died Tuesday, July 5th, 2022, in Odessa, TX of cancer. Tim was born on June 14th, 1964, Flag Day, the youngest of 4 siblings to Mike and Betty (Welsh) Brown. He attended St. Leo’s Grade School through 8th grade and then Fergus high School graduating in 1982....
Ernest Gaines
Jun 26, 2022
Ernest “Ernie” Grant Gaines, 77 years young of Lewistown, Montana passed away peacefully June 26, 2022, in his home with his family by his side. Ernie was born in Kingston, Pennsylvania and traveled with the Army before settling in Montana. After spending 29 years in the military, he retired in September 2004. From serving his country to hunting and fishing,...
Michael J Thomas
Jun 25, 2022
Let us remember the life of a wonderful friend and brother, My brother Mike Thomas grew up in a small town called Maiden Canyon just outside of Lewistown. There was a total of nine kids in our school. Mike loved to ride horses as well as go hiking, fishing, and camping. He was an amazing big brother who always looked...
David L. Mcclure
Jun 24, 2022
David L. McClure of Lewistown, Montana passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at Central Montana Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones. Following a lengthy battle with illness, it was his time to be free from the fight. David was born October 23, 1939, in Lewistown, Montana, son of the late Roy and Louise (Anderson) McClure. He had one older...
Thomas Joseph Ward
Jun 21, 2022
Thomas Joseph "Tom" Ward passed away June 21, 2022 in Lewistown. Services by family and cremation has taken place. Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Donald "Don" Dubeau
May 31, 2022
Donald E. DuBeau died two weeks short of his 87th birthday on May 31, 2022, of natural causes. His life was long, eventful and successful. He was born on June 13, 1935, to Cecile Hutchins DuBeau and Logan DuBeau in Billings, Montana, the oldest of three children. Judy and Susan completed the family. Twenty-four first cousins, many aunts, uncles, nieces,...
Mary Jo Durbin
May 27, 2022
Mary Jo Durbin, 89, of Lewistown, MT, died on Friday, May 27th, 2022 in the Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes. Mary Jo was born to Mike and Marguerite (Reardon) Stoll of Clyde, Missouri on October 22nd, 1932. Mary Jo graduated from Jefferson High School in Clyde, Missouri in May 1951. On May 22, 1951, at St. Benedicts' Catholic...
Regena "Gena" Zahn
May 27, 2022
Regena “Gena” Zahn passed from this world May 27, 2022 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, MT. due to a heart attack. Gena came into this world on February 15, 1938 in Bridgeport, NE, born to Boyd and Dorothy (Shephard) Hanway. Growing up they lived in various places, Nebraska, Wyoming, Southern Idaho and ended up settling in the Dalles/Hood River,...
Jo Ann Lees
May 22, 2022
Jo Ann Lees 81, of Lewistown, died Sunday, May 22nd, 2022 in the Montana Metal Health Nursing Care Center of natural causes. Cremation has taken place. The Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
Dell Etheredge
May 20, 2022
Dell Marie Etheredge, 94, of Lewistown, died Friday, May 20th, 2022 in her home of natural causes. Cremation has taken place. The Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
Chester "Chet" Duffy
May 18, 2022
Chester L. Duffy, 93, crossed over the Great Divide on May 18, 2022 in Lewistown, MT. Chet was born December 17, 1928 in Lewistown to Francis and Anna (Roberts) Duffy. He grew up with seven sisters and brothers on the family ranch and attended school at Fort Maginnis, near Lewistown. As a young adult Chet went to work a construction...
Arthur "Art" Nelson
May 16, 2022
Arthur M. Nelson,77, passed away peacefully at home with his wife by his side on May 16, 2022. Arthur was born May 23, 1944 in Lewistown, MT to Art and Eva (Jerbic) Nelson. Arthur graduated from Lavina High School in 7962 and attended Northwest College in Powell, WY on a track scholarship prior to transferring to MSU Bozeman. Arthur traveled...
Justin Lopez
May 14, 2022
Justin James Martin Lopez, 23, died on Saturday, May 14th, 2022 in Lewistown. Justin was born on September 14th, 1998 to Jeffrey and Tina (Reader) Lopez. He graduated from Fergus Highschool and went on to work as the general manager of Burger King. Justin liked being with his family and friends. He enjoyed camping, fishing and gaming on his PS4....
Roy L. Chapin
May 10, 2022
Roy L. Chapin, 86, died May 10, 2022, at home and surrounded by those dear to him after 22 years of Alzheimer’s Dementia. He was born March 10, 1936, in Baker, Mont., to Ralph Leighton Chapin and Sarah Maybelle (Goodwin) Chapin. After he was joined by siblings, George Ralph Chapin and Margo Ann Chapin, the family moved to Lewistown in...
Carol Smith
May 1, 2022
Carol Smith, 84, of Lewistown, died Sunday, May 1st, 2022 in the Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes. The Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com