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