Recent Obituaries
Paul J. Gies
Apr 24, 2023
Paul J. Gies 81 of Lewistown died Monday morning at the Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes.
Paul was born on June 12, 1941 in Havre, MT the son of Anthony V. and Jean E. (Martinson) Gies. The family moved to Missoula and then to Lewistown when he was young, where he started school at St. Leo’s in Lewistown and...
Marie Newlin
Apr 12, 2023
Marie J. Newlin 95, of Kalispell formerly of Lewistown, died Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at her home in Kalispell of natural causes. Marie was a loving wife to Darlis “Harold” Newlin, who preceded her in death in 2020 at the age of 94 and she was a devoted mother to their three children Gary, Janice and Larry.
Marie was born on...
Marianne Burleigh
Mar 27, 2023
Marianne Burleigh, 72, passed away March 27, 2023 in Lewistown after a brief battle with cancer. Marianne was born August 18, 1952 in Bremen, Germany to Charles and Erika (Broda) Banghart. The middle of three children, her family moved frequently with her dad’s army service as an Army Master Drill Sergeant. They eventually settled in Lakewood, WA.
She met her husband...
Dorothy Cecelia Durbin
Mar 25, 2023
Dorothy Cecelia Durbin, age 89 of Lewistown, passed away on March 25, 2023 at Valle Vista Manor in Lewistown surrounded by her family. She was born August 4, 1933 in Lewistown, the fourth child to George Clement Darrah and Antonette Stransky (Edwards) Darrah.
Dorothy lived on a ranch just south of the Romanstad Ranch with her parents and grandparents, brothers, and...
Lillian Mossey
Mar 20, 2023
Lillian Mossey 84, of Denton, died Monday, March 20th, 2023 in her home of natural causes. The Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
Marie Strausburg
Mar 16, 2023
Marie R. Strausburg 92 of Billings and formerly of Lewistown died early Thursday morning, March 16, 2023 in a Billings Care Facility of natural causes. Marie was born November 13, 1930 in Shepherd, MT the daughter of Wilhelm and Elizabeth (Litz) Roemmich. She received her schooling in Shepherd graduating from Shepherd High School in 1949. She then begin working at...
Eva L. Wickens
Mar 15, 2023
Eva Lorraine Wickens, 73, of Hilger, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at her home due to natural causes after a long and hard battle with cancer. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt, Eva was known for her warm and caring spirit.
Born to Philip and Marie (Nielson) Barnes on July 1, 1949, in Billings, MT,...
Betty Allison
Mar 1, 2023
Betty Coral Allison (Grover), 82, went home to be with her Savior on March 1, 2023.
Born in Rapid City, SD, on January 11, 1941, Betty was the 3rd child of William and Ethel Grover with 2 brothers ahead of her and 1 younger sister. She grew up in Rockerville, SD and attended grade school there; graduating from Rapid City High...
David Leininger
Feb 27, 2023
David John Leininger 68, passed away suddenly in the presence of friends and laughter on Monday, February 27, 2023, in Lewistown, Montana. David’s strong faith in the Lord comforted him through the many trials of his illnesses and God’s grace is providing comfort to his family.
David, son of Woodrow and Marilynn (Buckentin) Leininger, was born December 23, 1954 in Lewistown,...
Nan Dee Waleszonia
Feb 22, 2023
On a cold February 7th morning in 1934, at the Fergus County Hospital in Lewistown, MT, Dr. Wilder delivered to Nan Graham Dunlap & William Dunlap, a fiery little red headed girl with his blessing and a "good luck"!
Nan Dee joined a ready-made family of a half brother Howard, then later 2 step brothers Arly and Clair, when her mother...
Dr. Brian Keith Church
Feb 22, 2023
Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend, Dr. Brian Keith Church, DPM, died February 22, 2023 near Lewistown, Montana. Born October 7, 1974 to Keith and Claudia Church in St George, Utah, he was 48 years old at his death. Brian was sealed to his wife, Robyn Mischeala Hoyt on June 22, 1996 in the St George...
Fannie Belle Parker
Feb 21, 2023
Fannie Parker, 78 of Lewistown, died Tuesday February 21, 2023 in the Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes.
Fannie was born in Lewistown, Mt on September 16, 1944, daughter of George and Beulah Fairbairn. She grew up in Lewistown and graduated from Fergus High School in 1962. On January 20, 1961, she married the love of her life Farrel Parker....
Bertha Ryen
Feb 15, 2023
Bertha Ryen, 73, of Lewistown, died Wednesday, February 15th, 2023 in the Central Montana Medical Center of natural causes. A complete obituary will be released when completed. Services are to be held by the family at a later date. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
Louise Mae Perkins
Jan 25, 2023
Louise Mae Perkins, 93, of Lewistown, died on Wednesday, January 25th, 2023, of natural causes at Valle Vista Manor. Louise was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota on February 15th, 1929, to Carl and Lydia (Palm) Finstad.
Louise attended rural schools from first grade through seventh grade and then eighth grade through her senior year at Lincoln High school graduating in...
Arlie "Butch" Christensen
Jan 9, 2023
Arlie "Butch" Edward Christensen, Jr, was born November 28, 1947 to Arlie and Norma (Fillacy) Christensen in Manistee, MI. When Arlie was 5, he and his parents travelled to Winifred, MT to take over the Henry Christensen ranch. Arlie attended school in Winifred and graduated in 1966; following graduation he continued ranching with his parents. On June 15, 1974, Arlie...
Barbara J. Roehl
Dec 31, 2022
Barbara Joy Roehl
On December 31, 2022, Barb passed peacefully from our sight to join her beloved Dick and numerous others waiting to meet her at the gates. She was 82 years old.
Barb as born September 10, 1940, to Ted and Claudia (Joy) Brownlee at home in Cushing, IA. The first of four kids. She loved movies, skiing behind vehicles, and...
Donald Kuhn
Dec 24, 2022
Donald Kuhn 85, of Lewistown, died Saturday, December 24, 2022 in Lewistown of natural causes. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
Troy E. Damschen
Dec 21, 2022
Troy Damschen 62, of Lewistown, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in his home of natural causes. No services to be held, cremation has taken place. The Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
Dennis A. Clemenson
Dec 21, 2022
Dennis Clemenson 59, of Roy, died Wednesday, December 21, 2022 in his home 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
Mark Zuidema
Dec 18, 2022
Mark A. Zuidema 67 of Hilger passed away Sunday, December 18th, 2022 at his home of natural causes. He was born March 6, 1955 in Paterson, NJ the son of Richard and Marcia (Hey) Zuidema. He grew up and received his education in Prospect Park, NJ where he worked until 1979 when he moved to Montana settling and working in...