Joan was born on September 10, 1930 to Edmund and Dorothy Parker in England. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Edwin Reynolds.

Joan is survived by her loving children, Doug (Kay) Reynolds, Tim (Peg) Reynolds, Jane (Casey) Buechler, and Jean (Cecil) Hughs; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and brother Don Parker.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. 

The family would like to thank the staff at Riverstone Health Hospice Home. 

In lieu of flower, please send any memorials to Riverstone Health Hospice Home, 123 S. 27^th St., Billings MT 59101. 

Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Gallery.

Jeanne was born April 6, 1937, and attended Shiloh School, Fratt School and graduated from Billings Senior High.  She also graduated from Cosmetology College in Chicago. 

Jeanne was a loving, quiet woman who was seldom at odds with anyone.  She worked at various jobs in her lifetime while raising a family, lastly being a cosmetologist which she really loved and excelled in.  During her life she lived in Laramie, Great Falls, Sacramento, and Merced, CA, but always returned to her birthplace of Billings. 

On August 25, 1956, she married Walter Reich, to whom she remained married for over 55 years.  During her marriage she and Walter raised three children, Steve Ruben, Scott Wayne and Wanda Jeanne. 

Survivors include her husband Walter; son Scott; granddaughter Stephanie Jeanne Rodgers; sister Vivian (Tom) Lopez; brothers Jim F. (Pam) and Wayne (Doris) Bromenshenk; three aunts; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Preceding Jeanne in death were two children, son Steve R. Reich and daughter Wanda J. Rodgers; brother Gerald (Darlene) Bromenshenk; parents Walter and Florence Bromenshenk; and her maternal grandparents Charlie and Mary Zimmerman; plus several aunts and uncles. 

Jeanne would want to give special thanks to the RN’s, LPN’s, and CNA’s who gave her loving care for over 11 years.  There are too many to list for fear of omitting someone.  Also, thanks to the staff in Sapphire Suites who kept her comfortable in her final days and hours. 

Being unable to attend church services, Darlene Zimmerman brought the services to Jeanne on DVD on a weekly basis.  Thanks to her and to Pastor Tim Richhold for ministering to her on a regular basis. 

Cremation has taken place.  Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday February 17, 2012 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 6^th St. West and Grand Ave.  Lunch will be served for all after the service.  Inurnment will be held at a later date. 

Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Gallery.

El was born in Hogeland, MT to Fredrick and Olga Mettler on March 27, 1930.  He lived in Billings until he was eight years old.  He then moved to Reed Point, MT to become a ranch hand for Will and Mary Hall.  He attended Stockade School, a one room school house with two students, where he graduated eight years later. 

El entered the Navy in November 1951 and was stationed on a Naval destroyer during his tenure.  The highlight of his military service was walking on the Great Wall of China. 

He returned to Billings and married Joyce Baumgartner, had two children – Jason in 1954 and Joy in 1955.  While in Billings, he joined the Billings Police Department.  After five years, El moved his family to Los Angeles and continued his law enforcement career by joining the LAPD.  He rode a motorcycle beat for 20 years until an on the job injury forced him into retirement.  El moved to Seattle for three years and then moved back to Billings in 1986.  In 1987 El married Maggie MacRae and became the father figure for five adult children. 

El was preceded in death by his parents; seven siblings; and his son and daughter. 

He is survived by his wife Maggie; sister Evelyn Carlton; brother Mike Mettler; and grandchildren Krystal and Ryan Mettler.  He is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces, step-children, step-grandchildren, and step-great-grandchildren. 

“He was born when times were rough in an age when life was clean. And he grew up really tough, knowing that he was big and mean. And all the while in his heart, he just wanted to be part of the ones who gave their lives, for others to survive. 

So he went to find his way hoping that his time had come. In a city called LA to ride the streets with a gun. So they set him wild and free riding a bike of US fame. Being the man that he could be, oh he would never be the same. He was a Montana Cowboy riding an Old Iron Horse. 

He rode those highways and byways of that LA exchange, Living Life just how he thought that it should be, not expecting his life to ever change. He was a Montana Cowboy riding an Old Iron Horse.

Now days have passed and life is rough, looking back upon those days, when he was young and he was tough oh he will never be the same. But with fondness he can see that the Lord will come for him. He will be wild and so free that he will never look back again. He was a Montana Cowboy riding an Old Iron Horse.” 

Written by Rick M. Theriault, 2011 

“El, you kind, caring man.  You will be missed!” 

Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held in May 2012. 

Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Gallery.

Eileen was born on August 31, 1922 in Hettinger, ND, the oldest of four children born to Oscar and Myrtle (Wetmore) Jacobson.  Eileen graduated from high school in  Baker, MT, in May 1940. 

She married George Basil Kucera on February 9, 1942 at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Buffalo, NY.  While George served in the Navy, Eileen and her daughters, Helen Ann and Mary, returned to live with her parents in Fort Peck, MT.  After the war, the family lived in Glasgow.  In 1950 they moved to Forsyth where they resided until 1973.  They moved to Billings in 1973 where Eileen was employed as a legal secretary and worked for Realty House.  She retired in 1982.  George Sr. preceded her in death on April 20, 1980. 

Eileen was a woman who didn’t talk much about herself, but her greatest pride and joy was her family of six children, 19 grandchildren, and 27 great-grandchildren.  She often commented when speaking of her children that “they all turned out really well.”  For over 60 years Eileen created beautifully crocheted afghans, embroidery and needlework pieces which were given to and cherished by her family and friends. 

Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, George Sr.; her parents; brother Erland (Pat) Jacobson of Glasgow; and sister Mavis (Joe) Sramek of Lewistown. 

She is survived by her brother James (Lucene) Jacobson of East Wenatchee, WA; children Helen Ann (Kenneth) Moore of Ft. Lupton, CO, Mary (Jack) Snyder of Minnetonka, MN, Jeanne (Eli) Spannagel of Forsyth, George Jr. (Jude) of Laurel, Barbara (Joe) Fink of Lennox, SD and Cindy (Tim) Urbaniak of Billings.  Eileen is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including her sister’s special children, Kathy Bailey and Joe Sramek of Lewistown and Doris Heffner of Helena.  

Cremation has taken place.  A family memorial service will be held at a later date with private burial in the Forsyth Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Gallery.

Scott Sprout, 49, of Billings passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2012 of cancer. 

Cremation has taken place.  There will be no services per his request. A celebration of life with family and friends will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made to your favorite animal shelter or cancer organization.

Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Gallery.

Born in Westmont, Illinois to Myron D Taylor and Margaret E Heppner, Beverly lived most of her life in Santa Rosa, California.   

Beverly was a gracious, compassionate woman who always put others’ needs before her own.  She spent her life helping and serving others, and was honored for her service and was a proud recipient of a National Samaritan Award from Palm Drive Hospital in Santa Rosa, California. 

Beverly is survived by her three children:  Taylor (Glaudia) Neff of Denver, Colorado; Pamela O’Halloran of Dallas, Texas; and Julianne Okragly of Billings, Montana.  Beverly is also survived by six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, whom she adored and enjoyed. 

Beverly will be truly missed by all of those who loved her – as a matriarch of her family, she has instilled a legacy of compassion and love that will be carried for many generations to come by those who are left in her remembrance. 

In her final days, Beverly was well cared for by her physicians and hospital staff at the Billings Clinic, Riverstone Home Healthcare and the very special volunteers from Meals-on-Wheels.

Cremation has taken place.  Per her request, no services are planned. 

Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Gallery.

He was born on November 20, 1942 in Billings to Anton and Mary (Holmes) Schreiber.  He went to school in Billings, graduating from Senior High.  On December 8, 1969, John married Susan Ann Strohman in Sheridan, WY. 

John enjoyed hunting, fishing, taking drives through the mountains and fixing old cars – he could fix any engine!  He always had a joke and a smile, and could make anyone laugh with his twisted sense of humor.  John worked for Burlington Northern Railroad and J&L Roofing, where he could fix any roof.

As a teenager he raced motorcycles with Evel Knievel and raced stock cars at the Shepherd track.  His children have fond memories of watching their dad race at the Hill Climbs, sitting on the hill beside the track. 

John was preceded in death by his parents. 

He is survived by his children Steve Moore of Billings, Pat Moore of Dallas, Tim Moore of Billings, Lee Reinke of Helena, Frank Reinke of Billings, and Ann Reinke of Billings; sister Bonnie Schreiber of Checkerboard; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday February 7, 2012 at Cremation & Funeral Gallery. 

Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Gallery.

Marjorie was born in Rockprings, WY on August 21, 1935 to Everett and Lula Gordon.  Marjorie married Don Quigley in 1953, they divorced in 1976. 

Early in her career she worked as a keypunch operator until the mid 1970’s, then owned a motorcycle shop for two years.  She then resumed her career as a parts expediter at Interstate Diesel until retirement in 2001. 

Marjorie enjoyed sewing, crocheting and quilting. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Kenneth and Gerald. 

Marjorie is survived by her sons Donald (Sandy) Quigley of Billings and Ronald (Brenda) Quigley of Corning, KS; brother Brandt Gordon of Ogden, UT; and five grandchildren.

Cremation has taken place.  No services are planned. 

Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Gallery.

Tod Wayne Frank, 65, of Billings lost his brief battle with cancer on Tuesday January 31, 2012.

He was born in Great Falls, Montana to Clifford J. Frank and Ione Marie (Shamley) Frank. Tod was raised in Belt, Montana and graduated from Belt Valley High School in 1964. That same year he enrolled in Eastern Montana College and attended until he entered the United States Army in 1966 and served four years.

Tod married Carolynn Bea Hoyer in July 1966.  His service in the Army took them to Germany where his first daughter, Tawni Marie, was born June 1967.  In 1970, Tod and Carolynn returned to Billings where his second daughter, Chaudel Raburn, was born and he resumed his studies at Eastern Montana College, graduating in 1973.                 

After graduation, Tod went to work for Procter & Gamble and later joined M&M/Mars where he transferred to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1981.  In 1984, Tod joined Electro Painters Inc. as a west coast manager and became a shareholder.  Following a divorce, Tod returned to Montana in 1993 and purchased The Tap Inn.  The Tap Inn, and years of business, provided for a great number of friends, acquaintances, and business partnerships.  In his tenure of owning the Tap Inn, Tod served as President of the Yellowstone County Tavern Association and served on the legislative committee of the Montana Tavern Association.

Tod was a true friend to many and was always willing to help in any way he could.  He enjoyed life to the fullest and had many interests including golf, horseracing, and travel.  He will be truly missed by all…..especially his sense of humor.  

He was preceded in death by his mother, father, and sister Mary Lynn.

Tod is survived by daughter Tawni (John) Sullivan and grandchildren Taevin and Paxton; daughter Chaudel (Doug)  Baker and grandson Reid; Carolynn Hoyer Frank; sister Karen Murray; brother Patrick (Kelly) Frank; stepsister Sandy (Pierre) Jomini; and stepbrother Terry (Heidi) Caekaert.  

There will be a “Going Away Party” held at the Shrine Auditorium, 1125 Broadwater Ave., in  Billings on Sunday, February 26, 2012 from 1-3 p.m.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.  Tod’s ashes will be spread in a private ceremony. 

Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Gallery.

Barbara was born in Billings on May 5, 1933 to Charles E. Denison and Winnie L. Gallop Roslien.  She married Paul C. Keller, Jr. on October 28, 1955. 

Barbara worked various jobs during her lifetime including many movie theaters, the Fox-Babcock-Empire, Security Bank, and Yellowstone Electric.  She opened her own business, Rocky Mountain Feed and Poultry.  She also worked at Yellowstone Downs for 35 years during horse races.  Barbara was currently working for A&I Distributing, where she had been for eight years.

Barbara enjoyed gardening, going to the theater, traveling with Global Grannies, and spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and dog Brandy.

She was preceded in death by her husband Paul in July of 1999; her parents; brother Charles Denison, Jr; and her sister Joyce Rogers. 

Barbara is survived by her children Liz (Lynn) Sorlie, Ramona Chapman, Tim (Cindee) Keller, Teresa Keller, all of Billings, and Paula Keller of Dallas; brother Richard (Gail) Roslien of Denver; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Cremation has taken place.  A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday February 6, 2012 at Cremation & Funeral Gallery.  Inurnment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.  Lunch will be held at the American Legion, 1540 Broadwater Ave. following the inurnment. 

Memorials may be made to One Cancer Care Foundation, 1315 Golden Valley Circle, Billings MT 59102. 

Arrangements are by Cremation and Funeral Gallery.