Recent Obituaries
Larry Lynn Raprager
Jun 4, 2025
Larry Lynn Raprager, 68, of Stanford, Montana, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Larry was born on August 10, 1956, in Menomonie, Wisconsin to his parents, Richard and Jean Raprager.
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
Celia Rose Johnson
Jun 3, 2025
Celia Rose Johnson, 92, of Roy, Montana, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 30, 1933, in Crookston, Minnesota, to her parents, Joe and Gladys (Thompson) Thurman.
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...
Carol Ann Van Horn
May 26, 2025
Carol Ann Van Horn, 79, of Lewistown, passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025. She was born on September 6, 1945, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to her parents, Frank and Wilhelmina (Vyvail) Rabel.
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
William Albert Fortune
May 17, 2025
William (Bill) A. Fortune passed away after a long struggle with Myelodysplastic Syndrome. He was born in Butte, Montana, on June 7, 1947, to Albert and Eva (Berryman) Fortune. Bill and his brother, Robert, were raised in Butte, with numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins. On December 27, 1968, he married Susan Grant in Bozeman, MT. They were married for 56...
Marie Phillips
May 12, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ethel Marie Phillips, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Marie passed away on May 12, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, and unwavering kindness.
Born on April 7, 1958, in Malta, Montana, to Cleo and Jake Phillips, Marie’s life journey began in the small-town charm of Malta and later...
James Francis Homison
May 9, 2025
James Francis Homison, 71, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, in his home in Stanford, Montana. He was born on October 3, 1953, in Butler, Pennsylvania, the son of James W. and Francis L. (Simpson) Homison, of Gibsonia, PA.
Jim graduated from Montana State University and served in the Forest Service for 20 years. He loved to hunt and fish,...
James Ervin Viertel
Apr 30, 2025
James Ervin Viertel, 77, of Lewistown, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 10, 1947, in Lewistown, Montana, to his parents, Grant and Ruth (Grindy) Viertel.
The full obituary will be released when completed.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted...
Kay (Donna Mae) Lasater
Apr 14, 2025
Kay (Donna Mae) Lasater, 92 of Ryegate, Montana, passed into the arms of her Savior peacefully in the early morning at her home on April 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Mom was born on January 11, 1933, in Rapid City, South Dakota, the second of seven children. Her dad, Earl, died when Mom was only 15 years old,...
Adrianne Marie Fordyce
Apr 13, 2025
Adrianne Fordyce, our wonderful daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and friend, passed away at the age of 42 this past Sunday after an inspiring and courageous battle with melanoma. She carried her fearless spirit, boundless energy, and authenticity to Paradise, where she is no doubt recruiting for some co-ed extreme sports league.
Despite declaring during a legendary toddler tantrum that she would...
Dennis Theodore Miller
Apr 12, 2025
Dennis Miller, 83 of Lewistown, died from cancer on April 12. He was born in Lewistown on November 3, 1941, to Ted and Alice (Burch) Miller. He lived in Central MT most of his life. He married Sandra Stevens after high school, and they had three children before divorcing. Denny’s second marriage was to Nola Jean McCullough; they also divorced.
He...
Julius "Jules" Alfred Burgert
Apr 8, 2025
Julius “Jules” Alfred Burgert, 75, of Harlowton and formerly of Townsend, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at the Billings Clinic. He was born on July 5, 1949, in Souderton, PA, to his parents, Alfred and Mildred (Siefarth) Burgert.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Faith Baptist Church in Townsend, MT. Burial will...
Thomas Joel Pierce
Apr 6, 2025
Thomas Joel Pierce, 85, of Shawmut, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 30, 1939, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, to his parents Woolsey and Ruth (Anderson) Pierce.
The full obituary will be released when completed.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Perkins Funeral Home. Condolences for the family...
Michael W. Durbin
Mar 30, 2025
Michael W. Durbin, 72, of Lewistown, died early Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, in Billings Clinic, following a short illness.
A complete obituary will be released when completed.
Cloyd Funeral Home is assisting the family. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com
Frank Garfield Grischbowsky
Mar 29, 2025
Frank (the Tank) Garfield Grischbowsky, 59, of Ryegate, Montana, passed away in his home on March 29, 2025. Frank was born on October 6, 1965, to Patricia and Garfield Grischbowsky in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.
Frank was a retired Army Staff Sergeant, having served in Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and Afghanistan, in addition to several other combat-ready Army posts. After retiring from...
Michael George Smith
Mar 14, 2025
Michael George Smith passed away after a long, courageous battle with cancer on March 14, 2025. Mike was born November 23, 1956, to Annie Komarek and George R. (Sonny) Smith in Choteau, MT. Mike was the youngest of 3 children.
Mike’s life began in the shadow of Black Butte on Brick Yard Creek in the Judith Mountains. At the age of...
Lewis "Festus" Herman Miller, Jr.
Mar 14, 2025
Lewis “Festus” Herman Miller Jr., 84, of Harlowton passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Wheatland Memorial Nursing Home in Harlowton. He was born on March 5, 1941, in Harlowton, Montana to his parents Lewis and Emerald (Owings) Miller.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Perkins Funeral Home. Condolences for the...
Jayce Jeffrey Loch
Mar 9, 2025
Jayce Jeffrey Loch, 33, passed away on March 9, 2025, in Lewistown, Montana.
Jayce was born prematurely weighing 2 pounds 6 ounces on July 11, 1991, in St. Cloud, Minnesota. He was then transferred to the NICU in Great Falls, Montana.
Jayce's life revolved around his children Ryker, Monroe, and Gunnar. His children were the light of his life. They enjoyed doing...
Lorraine E. Frounfelter
Mar 5, 2025
Lorraine E. Frounfelter 92 years old, of Lewistown, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Caslen’s Assisted Living Home.
Lorraine E. Gaulrapp was born in Wheaton, Minnesota, to George and Mary Gaulrapp. She married Gordon Hill of Morris, MN, and they had five children during their 11 years of marriage. After their divorce, Lorraine moved back to Wheaton with...
Dr. Norman Douglas Patterson
Mar 4, 2025
Dr. Norman Douglas Patterson, 89, also known as Pat Patterson was born in Billings, MT on August 18, 1935. He was the son of Annie (Calderwood) Patterson and James Patterson. He had an older brother Hubert and sisters Margery and Sylvia.
Norman graduated from high school in Jordan, MT in 1954. He then attended college in Billings, MT, and Washington State...
Mevne Ellen Frank
Mar 3, 2025
Mevne Ellen Frank, 68, of Buffalo, passed away Monday, March 3, 2025, at her residence. She was born on February 22, 1957, in Missoula, to her parents Cecil and Beverly (Patterson) Gilmore.
Burial will be held at the Buffalo Cemetery. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family...
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