Recent Obituaries
James Kurz
Jun 11, 2023
James Brekke Kurz, Ph.D., a vibrant mover and doer in the Ladysmith community, has passed away at the age of 78. Having planted his garden and finished his firewood for the year, he drove out to Montana for a multi-week canoe trip to continue exploring the Missouri Breaks. Whether due to misfortune or miscalculation, he did not return.
His body was...
Randy L. Stephens
Jun 10, 2023
Randy Lane Stephens, 69 of Lewistown, MT passed away peacefully on June 10, 2023 in Billings, MT. Randy was born July 13, 1953 in Glendive, MT to Marvin and Frances (Watson) Stephens. He was the oldest brother to Robin and Becky. Randy was the proud father to son Joshua and daughter Heather. He was also blessed with 5 grandchildren Blaine,...
Charles R. Taylor
Jun 9, 2023
Charles “Charlie” Robert Taylor Jr. passed away on June 9th, 2023, from complications from COPD. Charlie was born on March 2nd, 1942, in Lewistown, MT to Alice and Charles Taylor Sr. He was their first born, later Gloria and Darlene were born.
Charlie joined the Navy in 1960 and completed his service in 1964. Charlie moved back to Lewistown and met...
Margaret "Meg" Christiansen
May 30, 2023
Margaret “Meg” Christiansen, 80, of Lewistown, died on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at the Central Montana Medical Center. 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.
Judy Marie Parker
May 22, 2023
Judith “Judy” Marie Parker, 63, of Lewistown passed away on May 23, 2023 at Caslen Living Center quickly due to illness. She was born on September 15, 1959 to her parents Francis and Cecilia (Granot) Parker in Lewistown, Montana.
Judy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She especially loved playing the card game, Go Fish, with her sister Christine....
Fay Haynie
May 21, 2023
Fay L. Haynie of Grass Range, Montana passed away peacefully Sunday evening, May 21st, 2023 amongst loved ones. Fay was born February 17, 1939 in Hardin, MT to John “Bud” and Vela Redding. She grew up on the family ranch in Sarpy and later attended Wolf Country school and then moved on to Hardin to attend high school. Fay later...
Tynan Xander Baldik
May 21, 2023
Tynan Xander Baldik passed peacefully on May 21, 2023, at 12:36am. Our little shooting star ended up arriving 3.5 months earlier than his expected birthday of September 17, 2023. He was 1.5 pounds, 13 inches long, had huge hands and feet, long legs and arms, and a full head of thick, red hair. He was born to be an angel...
Joanna Geary
Apr 25, 2023
JoAnna M. Geary 68 of Lewistown died Tuesday, April 25th, 2023 at her home of natural causes. She was born December 15, 1954 in Lewistown the daughter of Jack and Glenna (Potterf) Craig. Joann spent her childhood years in Lewistown and attended Fergus High School from 1970-1974. In her early years out of highschool she spent her time waitressing until...
Donald Dengel
Apr 25, 2023
Donald G. Dengel 66 of Lewistown died Tuesday evening, April 25th, 2023 at his home of natural causes following a short illness. He was born June 19, 1956 in Lewistown the son of Arthur I. and Gurneva M. (Kelly) Dengel. Don was raised in the Grass Range area graduating from Grass Range High School in 1974. He moved into Lewistown...
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...
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