Obituaries

Martin

David W. Martin, Sr., was born in Gallatin Gateway on July 17, 1938, the fourth of seven children of Thomas and Helen Coop Martin. He passed away peacefully after a

Ekle

Gerald Gene Ekle, 72, of Columbus, passed away on Jan. 24, 2019. Gerald was born in Billings on June 24, 1946, a son of Stanley and Violet (Loyning) Ekle. Gerald

Miller

On Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, Walter Dean Miller, 91, of Columbus (previously of Rockvale), was called to Heaven to join his son Ray and to be in the loving arms

Death Notice

Bue Donna L. Bue, age 85, of Absarokee died Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019. By her request there will be no service or formal obituary.

Krueger

Wayne K. Krueger passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, surrounded by his children. He was 90 years old. Wayne was born Oct. 8, 1928, to Harry and Mildred Krueger at

Parker

On Jan. 26, 2019, a much-beloved man left God’s country in Montana for God’s home in heaven. Gordon Duane Parker was born Sept. 25, 1951, in Philipsburg, Mont., to Reuben

William “Bill” Hoagland

William “Bill” Hoagland moved to heaven on Jan. 10, 2019, at the age of 90. Bill was born to Will and Linda Hoagland at the family homestead, east of Rapelje,

Gruger

Joe Gruger, age 66, passed away at his home on Monday, Dec. 17.

Kautsky

David (Dave) Scott Kautsky, 51, died at Billings Clinic on Friday, Dec.7, 2018, after a long battle with alcoholism.

Lind

Jerry was born in 1937 to Herman and Emma (Bolzer) Lind in Scottsbluff, Neb. He started school in Nebraska and moved to Columbus and continued his education there. Jerry farmed