Dolores Balzer Karst Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dolores Balzer Karst (Billings, Montana), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 9, 2025 at the age of 93. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Dolores Balzer Karst to pay them a last tribute.
Though Dolores has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Jake Balzer and Elsie Balzer; her husband Harry; and her siblings, Ken Balzer and Joyce Krieger.
She is survived by: her daughter Shelly Rae Moats (Steve); her grandsons, Justin Moats (Shawna Heck) and Jason Moats; and her sibling's children, Jennifer DuBois, Randy Krieger (Cindy, family: Con Krieger, Steve Krieger) and Kelly Bokma (Randy).
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Smith Downtown Chapel (925 S 27th St, Billings, MT 59101). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Pilgrim Congregational Church (409 S 36th St, Billings, MT 59101). A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, December 17th 2025 from 2:30 PM to 3:00 PM at the Sunset Memorial Gardens (1721 Central Ave, Billings, MT 59102).
