Peggy Nelson
Nov 25, 2025
Peggy Lee Nelson, 71, of Grass Range, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Billings Clinic, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1954, in Lewistown, Montana, to Rulon and Agnes (Spek) Abbott.
Peggy attended Jasperson School on Flatwillow and Lewis and Clark Elementary in Lewistown, ultimately graduating from Grass Range High School in 1972. She went...
DeAnn Paulson
Dec 6, 2025
DeAnn M. Paulson 71 of Lewistown and formerly of Grand Forks, ND passed away under the excellent care of Hospice on Saturday December 6th, 2025 at Caslin Living Center in Lewistown with her two cousins Jon and Jody by her side.
She was born October 18, 1954 in Grand Forks, ND the daughter of Charles L. and Dorthy L. (Canniff) Paulson....
Sandra Ophus
Nov 29, 2025
Sandra Denise Ophus, affectionately known as "Mimi," left us Saturday, November 29, 2025, at the age of 60, in the comfort of her home in Lewistown, Montana, surrounded by her loving family. Born on January 24, 1965, in Pico Rivera, California, Sandra was a light in the lives of her parents, Charles and Judith “Honey” (Davis) Clark.
Her life was defined...
Melvin Hayes
Nov 21, 2025
Melvin Hayes, 91, passed away on November 21, 2025, at his home in Lewistown, Montana. Melvin, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, was born February 4, 1934, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Charles and Mary (Kurns) Hayes. In 1938, they moved to Christina, Montana. The Hayes family moved to Lewistown, Montana, in 1940, where Mel attended school for 11 years. For...
Gordon Eugene Jones
Nov 10, 2025
Gordon Eugene Jones, 84, of Harlowton, Montana, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 10, 2025, at his home with his children by his side after a short battle with Lymphoma.
Gordon was born August 5, 1941, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lewistown, MT, to Richard W. and Reva E. (Parry) Jones. He attended various...
Alan Kline
Nov 9, 2025
Alan Wayne Kline, 63, of Lewistown, Montana, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at the Montana Mental Health Nursing Care Center. He was born on January 27, 1962, to his parents, Alex and Wanda Kline, in Great Falls, Montana.
The complete obituary will be published once finalized.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted...
Jacqueline Jean Whisonant
Nov 2, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Jean Whisonant, 86, of rural Winnett, Montana, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 1, 1939, to her parents, Elliot and Edna (Maxwell) Trump, in Rapid City, South Dakota.
In early childhood, Jackie lived with her sisters and parents near the Flatwillow Dance Hall south of Winnett, with...
Johanna Andersen
Oct 21, 2025
Johanna "Jo" Andersen, 90, of Lewistown, went home to be with the Lord, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. Johanna Jean Chapline was born August 7, 1935, to Joseph and Faye (Dennis) Chapline in Sheridan, Wyoming. She began her schooling there, and attended until her 8th grade year. In 1949, she moved to Miles City, Montana, with her mom and stepfather....
Helen Scotson
Oct 19, 2025
Helen Eileen Scotson, age 85, of Lewistown, Montana, passed away and joined the Lord on October 19th, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born on June 26, 1940, in the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lewistown, MT, to Orville and Marguerite (Burrows) Thompson. They lived in Judith Gap and Harlowton, MT. At age 17, Helen married the love of her...
Eulah Stout
Oct 8, 2025
Eulah Mae Stout, 89, of Stanford, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls of natural causes. She was born on December 5, 1935, in Great Falls, the daughter of Fritz and Henrietta (Zyp) Johnson. The family moved to Stanford where she received her education graduating from Stanford High School in 1953. She then worked...
Margaret Smith
Oct 7, 2025
Margaret Gustavson Smith was born August 5, 1924 in Kansas City, MO. Her parents were Hulda Pettersson-Gustavson and Gustav Gustavson. In 1935, the family moved back to Sweden and Margaret and her brother, Harry, finished their education in Karlsborg, Sweden. (Because of this, Margaret was multilingual. She was fluent in Swedish and English and she could also speak German and...
Tawnya Michelle Nissen
Oct 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tawnya Michelle Fuchs Nissen on October 3, 2025, at her home in Billings, MT. Born on July 5, 1981, in Billings, MT to Donald and Kimberly Fuchs. Tawnya was raised in Harlowton, MT until her mother married Douglas Nissen and the family moved to Great Falls. Doug adopted Tawnya...
Thomas (Tom) Cummings
Sep 12, 2025
The clouds parted and heaven welcomed Tom in the early morning hours of September 12, 2025, from his favorite place, home on the ranch. He entered this world September 26, 1940, to loving parents Newton and Myra (Clark) Cummings in Malta, Montana. He was the third of nine children: an older sister Ethel, a brother George, then Tom, followed by...
Thelma Jean Buffalo-Doney
Sep 4, 2025
Thelma Jean Buffalo-Doney, 78, of Lewistown, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Lewistown, surrounded by her loving family. On August 9, 1947, Thelma Jean was born to Edward Buffalo, Sr., and Margaret Rides Horse in Crow Agency, MT. Thelma was the eldest of eight, six of whom had already gone home with our Lord Jesus…Thelma Jean was raised by...
Gordon Kaufman
Sep 4, 2025
Gordon (Gordy) Leo Kaufman died peacefully at his home on September 4. He was born May 18, 1941 in Moccasin, the first son of Clarence and Marie (Slivka) Kaufman. Gordy graduated from Moccasin High School in 1959, and was united in marriage to Irene “Kay” Ellis on April 14, 1960. Together they shared a life centered on family, hard work,...
Tyson Holland
Aug 25, 2025
With broken hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Tyson Luke Holland, who died at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls from injuries caused by a 4-wheeler accident. At the age of 45, he leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and lives touched by his honesty and kindness.
Born in Billings,...
Peter Hofer
Aug 19, 2025
Peter K. Hofer passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, entering into the presence of Christ. Born on May 27, 1935, Peter was the son of the late Peter and Susie Hofer of King Colony near Lewistown, Montana. Growing up in King Colony, Peter developed many skills. At 14, he learned the art of sheep shearing and joined a crew that...
Conrad Berg
Aug 14, 2025
Conrad Reed Berg, 77, of Roundup, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at Roundup Memorial Health Care. He was born on March 20, 1948, in Seattle, Washington, to his parents, Hakan and Huntley (Kaiser) Berg.
The complete obituary will be published once finalized.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted...
Mariellen Crosmer
Aug 14, 2025
Mariellen Ruth Crosmer, 98, of Lewistown, formerly of Stanford, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, from natural causes at Valle Vista Manor. She was born on May 7, 1927, in Pleasant Plains, IL, the daughter of Henry and Martha (Wallner) Renken. She attended Franklin Grade School in rural Pleasant Plains and graduated from Pleasant Plains High School. She worked...
Gerald Puckett
Aug 12, 2025
Gerald Puckett, 87, of Roundup, Montana, passed away on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Roundup Memorial Health Care. He was born on February 11, 1938, in Fort Morgan, Colorado, to his parents, George and Gertrude (Mathis) Puckett.
The complete obituary will be published once finalized.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com