Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

Adrianne Marie Fordyce

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...

Emma L. Warneke Peterson

Emma L. Warneke Peterson

Dec 28, 2024

Emma Lou departed from her earthly body on December 28, 2024. She had lived almost 100 years. She lived her life to the fullest and gave far more than she received from everyone who had the privilege to be part of her life. Her death is not only about her but represents the passing of a generation in the Warneke/Miller...

Kay (Donna Mae)

Kay (Donna Mae)

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,...

Dennis Theodore Miller

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

Marjorie Caroline Barrows

Marjorie Caroline Barrows

Feb 22, 2025

Marjorie Caroline Barrows (née Hiner), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 22nd, 2025. A Montana native for life, she was raised on a ranch six miles north of Harlowton by her parents Margaret Muller Hiner and Clyde Romulus Hiner, alongside her brother Bill “Willy,” and sister Kathryn “Kid.”

Marjorie, or “Marj” attended Harlowton Elementary and Harlowton High...

Bernard Charles Freeberg

Bernard Charles Freeberg

Feb 12, 2025

Bernard Charles Freeberg, 84, of Harlowton passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Billings Clinic. He was born on October 8, 1940, in Big Timber, Montana to his parents Charles and Amanda Marie (Heriem) Freeberg.

The full obituary will be released when completed.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Perkins Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at...

Terry Van Deusen Klepey

Terry Van Deusen Klepey

Feb 2, 2025

Terry Van Deusen Klepey, 80, of Ryegate, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Intermountain Health Saint Vincent’s Hospital in Billings. He was born on March 27, 1944, in Oneonta, New York, and grew up in Cooperstown, New York. While in high school, his cross-country track team won the state championship. Terry never stopped running at full speed until he...

Clayton Arthur Barkhoff

Clayton Arthur Barkhoff

Jan 29, 2025

Clayton Arthur Barkhoff, 90, of Broadview formerly of Lewistown passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings. He was born April 2, 1934 in Moccasin, Montana to his parents Clayton and Elsie (Johnson) Barkhoff. 

 Clayton was born and raised in Moccasin, graduating from Moccasin High School. He married Lorraine Abel on June 30, 1953. To this union...

Roseanna Lea Kuhfus

Roseanna Lea Kuhfus

Jan 23, 2025

Roseanna Lea Kuhfus, 72, of Lewistown passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Valle Vista in Lewistown. She was born June 3, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, to her parents William and Norma Purkel. 

 Roseanna enjoyed creating arts and crafts, tending to her live plants, indoors and out, and had a great love for life. This love extended to the pets at...

Thoralf "Sonny" Moline, Jr.

Thoralf "Sonny" Moline, Jr.

Jan 22, 2025

Thoralf “Sonny” Moline, Jr. died on January 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 11, 1935 in Denton, Montana, the son of Thoralf “Alf” and Mary (Owens) Moline.

 Sonny graduated from Geraldine High School, Class of 1954. Following graduation, Sonny went to work at Ford Motors in Geraldine as a mechanic. While working in Geraldine he met...