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James "Jim" Baker, age 80, of Billings, formerly of Glendive, passed away in Billings on September 25, 2021. He was born July 12, 1941 in Grand Forks, ND. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life is scheduled for Saturday October 2, from 1-3pm at the Casa Village Community Room in Billings. Please visit www.cfgbillings.com to read a full obituary and leave condolences for the family.

Michael Robb, 56, of Billings passed away Sunday Aug. 29, 2021 at Billings Clinic. Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held Wednesday Sept. 8th followed by a public Celebration of Life at 2pm at CJ's Bar and Grill 2455 Central Avenue in Billings. For the full obituary or to leave condolences for the family, please visit www.cfgbillings.com

Barbara Hopkins, 84, of Billings passed away Saturday August 21 at Billings Clinic. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Arrangements by Cremation & Funeral Gallery

In the early morning of July 16th, 2021 Evelyn Kay (Johnson) Hauge merged with the infinite, passing in her home in Billings, MT, surrounded by family and friends, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Deeply rooted in her Christian faith, she calmly accepted her fate knowing that she would be reunited with passed loved ones. Evelyn was 71 years old. Evelyn was born to Grant Ludwig Johnson and Bessie (Davies) Johnson on August 8th, 1949 in the town of Glendive, MT which, they say, is located somewhere between Miles City and Savage, MT. She was raised on a beet farm in the hardscrabble badlands of Eastern Montana, close to the Yellowstone River, near the Dawson and Richland county...

Gordon "Marty" Dennis Martinson went home on May 28, 2021 after losing his battle with Alzheimer's. Marty was born on October 20, 1937 to Abner and Gladys Martinson in Linton, ND. He grew up in ND and SD and graduated from Pierre High School in 1955. He joined the Army and became a Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne. Marty graduated from Northern University, Lower Columbia College and McKenna School of Anesthesia where he earned his Master's Degree. He practiced anesthesia for over 20 years in Worland, Wyoming. He married Marilyn Dethlefs in 1960 and had 2 children, Michael and Michele. After her death, he married Dianne Ochs and had 1 child, Michaela. He is preceded in death by...

Mary Ann Rausch, 82 of Billings MT gained her angel wings on May 20, 2021. Cremation has taken place and memorial services to celebrate Mary Ann's life will be held at 12:00pm on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Cremation & Funeral Gallery 29 8th Street West. To view a full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit www.cfgbillings.com.

Margaret "Maggie" Joan McNees, age 77 of Billings, MT passed away Thursday, May 13, 2021 in Billings. She was born on March 9, 1944 in Blyth, Northumberland, England to Stanley and Viola (Proctor) Hebron. In 1948, her family immigrated to Guelf, Ontario, Canada and then moved to Salt Lake City Utah in 1949 to join her mother's family. From there, the family lived for several years in Pocatello, Idaho before returning to Salt Lake City in 1959. There she met and married Eldon Olds in December 1962. Maggie and Eldon had two sons, Chris Olds and Scott Olds. They lived briefly in northern California while Eldon served in the US Army. Chris was born during this time. After Eldon completed...

David Harold Nilsen, age 60 passed away on May 4, 2021 with family by his side. David was born on 12-16-1960, in Saitama Ken Japan to Nils and Patricia Nilsen. When David was six months of age the family moved back to the United States, where he and his siblings grew up. August 20, 1988 David married Pamela Ann Gartman-Nilsen, and with an open heart he stepped up to take the roll of father to his three children, "Little" David, Brian, and Nicole. The roll of father to these three fit him well as he did an amazing job of molding them into the beautiful adults, they all have become today. David spent roughly twenty-five years working for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railway, where he began...

Glenn Braatz of Billings, Montana passed away quietly in his sleep at the age of 81 on April 25, 2021. Glenn was a life-long truck driver with a passion for the road. He could tell you the mile marker of every interstate caf?, who had the best biscuits and gravy, or the cheapest cup of coffee. He loved the road and his trucks. He often competed in semi-truck shows and won Grand Champion with his customized 1971 Peterbilt Tractor in 1978. Glenn also enjoyed sitting on the seat of his John Deere tractor. While living in Missoula, Montana he grew hay to sell to the local ranchers. Glenn was born in Litchfield, Minnesota the oldest child of Gerald and Beulah Braatz. He is survived by his...

David Thomas Martinez of Huntley, MT, died April 23rd, 2021 at the age of 63 in Billings, MT. David was born May 3rd, 1957 in Glendive, MT to Henry Martinez and Eloise (Anguiano) Martinez, and was a graduate of Hysham High School in 1977. He married Paula Kay Husmann on April 7th, 1984 in Sioux Falls, SD. In 1988 they settled in Lincoln, NE, where David worked 30 years for Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad. David is preceded in death by his wife Paula, daughter Rebecca, father Henry and brother Vincent. He is survived by his son David (Angeline), stepson Jerry (Sandi) Greve, stepdaughter Michelle Lewis, mother Eloise, brothers Henry Jr. (Mariah), Louie (Jeanie), Pat (Carol) and Ralph...

Gordon "Wayne" Torno, 89, of Billings passed away Saturday, March 27th at Riverstone Hospice House, a week short of his 90th birthday. To view a full obituary and leave condolences for the family please visit www.cfgbillings.com.

Robert (Rob) Alan Michels, 73, went to go be with the Lord he loved on 20 March 2021, at his home in Billings, Montana with his loving wife by his side. He was born 14 November 1947 in Olney, Illinois to Bert and Ruth (Crome) Michels. Rob attended school in Albion, Illinois until the third grade. The Michels family moved to North Dakota in 1955. In 1964, they settled down in Mohall, North Dakota. Rob attended the North Dakota State School of Science from 1966 to 1968 in Wahpeton, North Dakota. For over 30 years, Rob worked in the oil field. From 1968 to 1985 Rob worked out of Berthold, North Dakota for Production Service, and DEPCO. In 1985 Rob moved to Williston, North Dakota and...

Robert Alan Michels, 73, of Billings and formerly of Williston, ND. Passed away Saturday March 20th, 2021 at his home. Cremation as taken place and services will be held 1pm Saturday March 27th, 2021 at Cremation and Funeral Gallery in Billings, MT. A full obituary will appear in a later edition. To leave condolences for the family please visit www.cfgbillings.com.

Sharon Lorraine (James) Goss of Billings passed away Friday, March 5, of complications from acute myeloid leukemia. She was born October 10, 1950, to Roy and Lorraine (Johnson) James Jr. in Hardin. Shortly after her birth the family moved to Helena where she graduated from Helena High in 1968. She attended Montana State University but returned to Helena following the unexpected death of her father. Sharon then begin a career with Mountain Bell, and earned her "mad money" during the Montana legislative sessions by waiting tables at Jorgenson's, a popular hangout for legislators and lobbyists. It was there in 1983 she met David Goss, a lobbyist from Billings, and they were wed on...

Beloved father and friend Buford Michael "Mike" Bryant passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at the age of 75 after a courageous battle with cancer. Mike was born on May 1, 1945 to Judge B. Mack and Mildred G. (Sanders) Bryant in Wichita, KS. After graduating from North High School, Mike earned a Bachelor's degree in Sociology at Wichita State University. He married Eva Gonzalez in 1968 in Wichita. They divorced in 2004. Upon graduating from WSU Mike served the US Army at Ft. Knox Kentucky as a 1st Lieutenant and upon discharge settled with his family in Hays, KS. There, Mike enjoyed many years working at Midwest Music and UPS. He was passionate about music from a young age...

James 'Jim' Kinsey, 80, of Park City passed away December 10, 2020. Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned at this time. He is survived by his wife of 54 years of marriage, Nancy, 3 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Jerome "Nick" Heggen of Billings MT, formerly of Alexander ND, passed away peacefully from natural causes on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at age 85. A private family service was held on Thursday, November 12, in Billings with Pastor Kurt presiding. Burial will take place in Alexander, ND at a later date. Nick was born in Rawson ND on September 23, 1935 to Howard and Julia (Larson) Heggen. He attended Alexander High School. He served honorably in the United States Army and was stationed in Louisiana and Texas. Nick married Esther Okland on January 17, 1955 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Alexander. Together they farmed and raised 3 children, Tom, Julie and Andy. He was a disciplined...

Albert L West, 79 passed away on November 11, 2020. A private funeral service will be held on November 17th at Cremation and Funeral Gallery. Fellowship will follow at 12:00 at the Red Door where family and friends are invited. Albert was born on August 30, 1941, in Hardin, Montana. He was the son of Frank "Benny" and Gladys West. Benny passed away when Al was school age and his Uncle Francis Swaby became a father figure to him. After Gladys' children were grown she remarried to Dick Frost of Springdale, MT who Albert had much respect and love for. As a child Al grew up in Livingston, Montana and spent many summers at the Swaby Homestead farm in Dunmore, MT. The memory of his childhood...

Clara Thygeson Sweatt was born on April 8, 1950 and passed away on May 29, 2020. We will remember her forever. She passed away due to a very long illness in Billings, Montana. She was a beautiful wife, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband Guy Sweatt of 30 years, her four children, numerous grandchildren and three beautiful great grandchildren. A memorial service is being held on June 29, 2020 at 11:00 am at The Church of Christ in Bridgeport, Nebraska. Please send flowers to the church, and cards can be sent to 1113 Ave F Scottsbluff, Ne 69361