FLORENCE MAE (HASSETT) AA~ERG born: Jun. 22. 1 898 -- died: Mar. 30. 1 996 Liberty County Times Apr. 3. 1996

Florence had been a hard worker her entire life. She officially retired at age 80. Because of her good health, she was fortunate to lead an active and independent life in her post­ retirement years. during this time she made many solo road trips to California to escape the Montana winters. Florence was a longtime member of Ou~ Savior's Lutheran Church in Chester and did the janitorial work the're fo'r many years. she enjoyed vegetable gardening, embroidery, reading, and playing cards (she ~as especially fond of pinochle andwhlst). She collected cups and saucers. Her family will always remember her skills as a good cook and homemaker. Florence Aaberg Florence is survived by two Wednesday at the Mountainview daughters, Mrs. Dave (Coral) Fyall of Florence Mae (Hassett) Aaberg was Cemetery in Shelby by Pastor Kalispell and Mrs. (Gus (Annabelle) born at Nekoma, North Dakota on Haugestuen. Funeral arrangements Fransen of Shelby; one sister, Gladys June 22nd, 1898. She was ?ne of four are by Rockman Chapel of Chester. Rustan of Williston, North Dakota; one children born to David and Mathilda Memorials will be given to the Toole brother, Jim Hassett of Devils Lake, (Ford) Hassett. She grew up in North County Nursing Home in Shelby or Dakota and received her formal North Dakota; 13 grandchildren; 25 Our Savior'S Lutheran Church in great-grandchildren; 6 great-great­ education at Nekoma. Florence began Chester. working in a cook-car for a thrashing grandchildren; and numerous crew at age 12. She met her husband­ nephews and nieces. She was to-be, Carl Aaberg, and they were preceded in death by her parents, married at Devils Lake on January husband, two daughters (Caroline and 10th, 1917. they farmed near Edmore, Dorothy), two sons (Larry and Amos), North Dakota until the early 1930's. one brother (Howard), and two The Aaberg's moved to Webster, grandchildren. North Dakota where Florence worked Funeral services will be 11 :00 a.m. as a high school janitor and also ran a Wednesday (Apri/3rd)at Our Savior'S restaurant. During the war years, they Lutheran Church in Chester. Reverend spent the winter montns in California. Joe R Haugestuen of Shelby will In 1945 they came to Chester, officiate. The congregation will sing Montana where the family operated some of Florence's favorite hymns, the Golden West Restaurant & Hotel. including "Holy, Holy, Holyft, "Beautiful Florence also ran a restaurant inJoplin Savio~, and "The King of Love My for awhile. Her husband, Carl, died in Shepherd Is". Organ accompaniment 1952. She remained in the Chester will be by Karen Stack. Eulogist will be communityforthe next 20+ years. She Blaine Thrasher. Pallbearers will be worked as a cook for a local farmer, Blaine Thrasher, Dan Agnew, Steve Clark McBride, from 1954 - 1969. Aaberg, Ken Solum, Craig Rude and In 1975 Florence moved to Shelby Phil Anderson. A luncheon will be held to be near a daughier. she lived at the at the church immediately following the services. Crossroads Housing Retirement Complex" until 1989, when she Graveside prayers will be 2:00 p.m. transferred to the Toole County Nursing Home. Florence died at the rest home C?Qthe morning of Saturday (March 30trr;~i-996) . She was 97years old . OTTO KENNETH AFDAHL:, born: t-4ay 20, 1919 -- died: Dec. 15, 1996 Liber:-ty County Times Dec. 25, 1996

UUloours . ne was a COWDOY al nean in the fact that he enjoyed raising cattle and riding horses. He had a soft spot in his heart for other animals, too. Ken's hobbies included fishing, hunting, woodworking and latch-hook­ ing. In his quiet hours at home he enjoyed playing solitaire or reading his Bible. He liked to watch news and wildlife programs on television and he always enjoyed the "Paul Harvey" radio feature. Ken was a good cook and was especially fond of Norwegian foods like lutefisk and lefse. And he loved his coffee and ice cream. Ken had always been an independent and quiet man. He liked to travel up and down the Hi-Line and Otto "Ken" Afdahl be with people, but deep down he Otto Kenneth Afdahl was born at ' was really a shy and private person. Kalispell on May 20, 1919. He was He is survived by two daughters, one of three children born tC!, Ervin Joann Owens and Joyce Afdahl of and, Bernadette (LeCuyer). Afdahl. Ken Rudyard; one son, Joe Afdahl of grew up on the family homestead two Rudyard; two grandchildren, Kylene miles northwest of Rudyard and and John Owens of Rudyard; one received his formal education there. brother, Elmer Afdahl . of Milton­ He worked on the family farm until the Freewater, Oregon; one sister, Joyce outbreak of World War II, when he Lumsden of Lakeside; and numerous was inducted into the U.S. Army. nephews and nieces. Ken was During those three years in the preceded in death not only by his wife military, Ken served in Australia and and parents, but also by his the South Pacific. Following his honor­ stepmother, Ella. able discharge in 1945, he returned . F\.Ineral mass was celebrated at 11 to Montana. a.m. Friday, December 20 by Father Ken corresponded with a pen pal, J9seph Marmion at Our Lady of Helen E. Hough of Rehrersberg, Ransom Catholic Church in Hingham. Pennsylvania. They eventually met Vocal music by Gayle Chvilicek , and were married on June 5, 1955. included "Amazing Grace", "In the They made their home on the Afdahl Garden", and "The Wind Beneath My farm at Rudyard and began raising Wings". Iris White was organist. their family of three. Helen died in Greeter was Bob Letang, server! 1971 . reader was Terry Hybner, Eucharistic Ken farmed until 1989, th'en leased minister was Dan Hybner, and eulo­ out his place to Bill Woods. He still gist was Pastor Nolan Spenst. Friends enjoyed helping with the farming serving as pallbearers were Bill operations and continued to live on Woods, Mike Voss, Kelly Domire, the farm. His health had been Leander Schweitzer, Edward relatively good until recently, when Schweitzer and Mike Wendland. Fol­ he was diagnosed with a bad heart. lowing the Mass, a luncheon was Thanksgiving week Ken was admit­ held at the church. ted to Benefis East (Deaconess) in Graveside services were at 2 p.m. Great Falls for heart surgery. He Friday at the Highland Cemetery in developed other complications and Havre. Military rites were provided by remained in the hospital until his death the Havre V. F.W . Arrangements were on the evening of Sunday, December by Rockman Funeral Chapel of 15. He was 77 years old. Chester. Ken loved Montana and the "great MARIE KATHLEEN(OLSON) AND~ .RSON born: Feb_ 8, 1918 -- died: Apr. 9, 1996 Liberty County Times Apr. 17, 1996

Marie Anderson passage. She cherished the summers that she spent with her grandkids. Her Marie Kathleen (Olson) Anderson love, patience and kindness will never was born at Ambrose, North Dakota be forgotten. on February 8, 1918. She was the She is survived by her only daughter youngest of five children born to Knute and son-in-law, Karen and Robert and Mary (Thorson) Olson. Marie grew Ostrum of Bozeman; three Vp in North Dakota and was educated grandchildren, including Kari Lamey there. and her husband Cory, Chad Ostrum She came to Joplin where she met and his wife Jodi, and Jason Ostrum; her husband-to-be, Morris A. one great grandson, Cooper Lamey, Anderson. They were married on all of Fishtail, Montana; one sister, December 7, 1938 in the Bethel Hazel Anderson of Joplin and Lutheran Church at Joplin. They numerous nephews and nieces. Marie farmed one mile north of Joplin until was preceded in death by her parents their retirement in 1983. Morris died in and husband, a sister (Elnora 1989. Marie remained in the .Joplin Anderson) and two brothers, Odin and community until 1995, when her health Marvin Olson. began to fail. She moved to a Funeral services were held at 11 . condominium in Bozeman where her a.m. Friday, April 12 at the Bethel daughter ~nd family took care of her Lutheran Church irt Joplin with from that time on. Marie died at her Reverend Darrell Cousino officiating. Bozeman residence on the morning of The congregation sang "Softly and Tuesday, April 9. She was 78 years Tenderly", accompanied by Iris White old. on the organ. Vocal tributes, "In the Marie was a longtime member of Garden" and "Sheltered in the Arms of Bethel Church and W.E.L.C.A. She God", were sung byJudy Lake. Ushers especially enjoyed herttime spent with were. Lysle James and Sandy friends at Tuesday's ;Sewing Bee at Anderson. Pallbearers were Larry the church. Olson, Duane Johnson, Leonard Marie was fond of gardening, sewing Olson, Jerry Thorson, Dean Lyle and and crocheting, many of her family Tom Wood, Sr. Interment was in the members and friends have one of her Joplin Cemetery with arrangements handmade afghans. She was an by Rockman Funeral Chapel. exceptional homemaker and cook, and Memorials are suggested to the Bethel her family will always remember her Church, the Gallatin Hospice, 915 talent for making "Iefse". Highland Blvd., Bozeman, Montana Marie enjoyed reading. She started 59715, or a charity of donor's choice. each and every day with a Bible , ~' -, KENNETH G_ AXVIG Born: Apr it 28. 1916 - Di ed: August 26. 1996 Liberty County Times September 4. 1 996

Kenneth Axvig Kenneth G. Axvig, 80, a Havre '" resident, died Monday evening, Aug. 26, 1996 at a local hospital of natural causes. Fu'neral services will be held , Thursday afternoon at 3:00 p.m. at St. Marks Episcopal Church of Havre with Father Kenneth Green officiating. Burial in Highland Cemetery in Havre will follow the funeral service. Kenneth G. Axvig was born on April 28, 1916 in Froid, MT., ·the son of Oscar and Mary (Dunn) Axvig. He attended schools in Hill County. Kenneth farmed in the Kremlin area and was one , of the longest term farmets in Montana. He also ranched in the Harlem ~rea, and taught both mathematics and navigation. Kenneth'loved to pilot airplanes and was a world traveler. He was a member of the EaglesClub,Aerie No. 166 F.O.E. of Havre, and a m~mberof the Montana Pilot's Assoc'iation:" ' . He was preceded in death by his parents. Kenneth was survived by a sister, Louise Peterson of La Crescenta, CA, and a son, Ole Axvig cif Laramie, Wyoming. He is also survived by a , dedicated team of employees and staff. Memorials are suggested , to the Kenneth G. Axvig Educational Trust. Holland & Bonine Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. HERMAN ERNEST BEECHER ' born: Sept- 4. 1910 -- died: July 21. 1996 Liberty County Times July 31. 1996

His speciality was Rifleman 745. He Herman Beecher was a expert M-1 Rifleman. For Herman Ernest Beecher, 85 years ~bunds he received in -action he_was of age, a retired disabled veteran of awarded the Purple Heart medal. He WWII and a resident of Gildford, was al,so awarded the Good Conduct Montana, died of natural causes on medal, WWII Vi c::! ~.!Lmedal, and the Sunday, July 21, 1996 at the Montana American Theatre ribbon, Hermanwill Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, be remembered by those who knew MT. him and loved him for the great price Funeral services were held July 25, he paid for the sake of freedom. In his 1996 at St. p,aul Lutheran Church in later years Herman helped out with Havre, Mbntana with Pastor the town park in Gildford, mowing, Christ9pher Brandt officiating. Burial watering and doing whatever needed with military honors was at the Highland to be done. On the side he repaired Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marvin lawn mowers. He was a great baseball Alfred, Bruce Beecher, Joe fan, and was noted for his pitching Osterbauer, Keith VandeSandt, Neil skills. He also loved to fish and hunt. McCormick and Dan Williams. Soloists Herman was a member of St. Paul were Diane Kent and Sheila Vig who Lutheran Church. sang "In the Sweet By and By" and "0 He was preceded in death by his That Will Be Glory For Me". The parents; his wife Ellen on March 24, congregational hymn was "How Great 1964; one sister, Freda Wood onJuly ThouArt". Organist was Betty Flechsig. 28, 1949; and by brothers, I;rvin Herman was born September 4, Beecher, Herbert Osterbauer, Walter 1910 at Devils Lake, 'North Dakota, Osterbauer and Joe Osterbauer. the son of Charlie and Hattie (Pulst) He is survived by one sister, Lorraine Beecher. Herman grew up in the North Alfred of Spokan.e, Washington; Gildford area and attended the country numerous cousins,nieces and school there. He worked for farmers nephews. and ranchers in that area. He was also Memorials in M~. Beecher's honor employe,d by the Gildford Garage from . may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran 1936-1938 working on automobiles, Church or to a person's choice. trucks and tractors. He overhauled Holland & Bonine Funeral Home motors, and replaced worn and broken was in charge of arrangements .. parts. On December 3, 1943 he . 'married the former Ellen Theodora McCormick. During WWII he served in the 5th Armored Infantry. He served in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Normandy. He was a machine gunner with a half track armed with a 50 caliber machine gun and transported riflemen. He was advanced to locate enemy positions and engage them. He loaded, aimed and fired weapons to provide both direct and covering fire. Also Herman acted as Platoon Leader in charge of an Infantry Platoon. He deployed men in action and was responsible for their care and welfare. As one ofthe nation's finest, he undertook the most severe task that one is called upon to perform. ROBERT FREDERICK BRANDT born: Feb. 26. 1928 -- died: Sept. 23. 1996 Liberty County Ti mes Oct. 2. 1996

served in many capacities on the Rudyard; 5 grandchildren (including chur.~ council , and was a loy'al , Lindsey Brandt, Becky Henry, Keelie parl~hioner.Hewas proud that he : Brandt, Christopher Brandt, and Ryan talight Sunday School to all of his Brandt); his brother, Irvin Brandt of sons. Jnrecent years, he enjoyed Rudyard; his ' mother-in-law, Helen attending church conventions with his Langel of Chester; his aunt, Lydia daughter (Marilyn): Krueger Langel of Rudyard; and When Bob retired from the Postal numerous nephews and nieces. Bob Service in 1988, he was given a was preceded in death by his parents -Safety Award" for logging over and by 2 brothers (Loren in 1948 and --100,000 miles without an accident , Wilmar in 1995) . . i~~~~appYtq~~~nJjif~"o ri' ([jariyh ) , Funeral services were held at 2:00 . now driving the same postal route. p.m. Thursday (Sept. 26th) at the Because of his diabetes, Bob lost a Hingham Lutheran Parish WIth loweflegtb amputation in 1988. This Reverend Tim Hauge conducting. made it difficult to complete many of Terry Stevenson sang "How. Great his daily chores and activities. Still, Thou Art" and "Rock of Ages". Organ­ he liked to stay active with his family ist, Sharon Spicher, accompanied the Robert Brandt and friends;' in fact, they just had a congregation who sang "Beautiful family birthday celebration the day Savior", "What A Friend We Have in Robert Fred~rick Brandt was born before Bob's death and he enjoyed Jesus", and "BorningCry" . A postlude FebruarY 26th, 1928 at the farr:nstead being a part of it. rendition of "Take Me Out To The of his grandparents (Gustav and Bob had many hobbies. He loved Ballgame" was played. Ushers were Emilie Krueger) northwest of Rudyard, watching baseball games. Years ago Jerry Hybner and Ron Petrick. Montana. Bob was the youngest of he was a New York yankees fan, but Pallbearers included Richard, ' Stan, four sons and his parents were Ernest more recently he loved the Cleveland Jerry, and Todd Langel, Doug and Hertha (Krueger) Brandt. He grew Indians. On a local1evel, he followed Kaercher, and Shane Christiansen. up on the farm attended Hingham the Great Falis Dodgers. Bob had a and Rudyard schools, and graduated . large collection of baseball cards and Burial was in the Rudyard Cemetery from Rudyard High School in 1945. sports publications ("Sporting News" with arrangements by Rockman Following his education, Bob worke9 and "Baseball Digest"). He also Funeral Chapel. A luncheon followed at the Farmer's Elevator in Hingham. enjoyed football and was ariavid at the church. Memorials will be given On September 28th, 1952 Bob Montana "Grizzly" fan . to the Hingham Lutheran church or to married Katherine Jean Langel at the , Other interests including fishing, the Rudyard Historical Society ... . Goldstone Lutheran Church norttl of i collecting stamps, arid crossword Rudyard. They made their home on ,: puzZles. Bob was a "trivia whiz" and the family farm wh,ere Bob initially ; his favorite TV programs were worked with his father and brother{ i "Jeopardy" and "Wheel of Fortune". (Irvin), and later with his son (Clyde)?\ He had a remarkable memory, In addition to farming, Bob served a§ , especially for the his~ory of the Hi-line a rural mail carrier on the north an~ . in the Rudyard and Hingham com­ south Rudyard routes for 30+ years. munities. He enjoyed sharing old And for 4-5 years in the late 1970's, stories and events with anyone Bob and Katherine worked as caretak­ interested. ers at the Rudyard Cemetery. Bob loved his family (especially the They moved into Rudyard in 1993 grandkids) and he appreciated any and lived there since. Bob has suf­ quality time he had with them. fered from severe ulcers and diabetes His survivors include his wife, for many years. On this past Monday Katherine of Rudyard; 7 children, (September 23rd, 1996) he died Marilyn Henry (and husband, Bill) of peacefully in his sleep at his home in Havre, Robert ("Bobby") Brandt of Rudyard. He was 68 years old. Missoula, Clyde Brandt (andwife, Bob was baptized and confirmed at Toni) of Havre, James and Gary the Hingham Lutheran Parish, and Brandt of Great Falls, Darryn Brandt his dedication to the church continued of Rudyard, and Karen Brandt of there throughout his adult life. He HAZEL LEAH ·PEGGY· BURF IELD born: Apr. 12. 1910 -- died: Apr .:30. 1 996 Liberty County Times May 8. 1996

and pepper shakers and miniature figurines for shadowboxes. She enjoyed quilting, ceramics and crafts, and floral arranging. She was an exceptional artist, and many of her family and friends will enjoy her beautiful paintings for years to come. Peggy was an avid sports fan, especially KG Basketball. She had been an active member of the Hi-Line bowling leagues. She enjoyed the peaceful tranquility of bird-watching. Peggy liked to play all sorts of games, but seemed to enjoy crossword puzzle'3 and cards the most. She loved to have family and friends stop by her house, where the coffee pot was always brewing! Hazel Burfield Peggy is survived by two daughters Hazel Leah "Peggy" Burfield was and spouses, Rita and Don Dees of born inJoliet, Illinois on April 12, 1910. Kremlin and Marilyn and Chet Welsh She was the only daughter of two of Hingham; one son and spouse, Ted children born to William and Genevieve and Diana Burfield of Havre; eight (Roush) Brown. The Brown family granddaughters, including Debra Lee moved to Montana in 1916 and lived . Helebust. Lynn Gatzmeier, Holly Liles, south of Gildford. Peggy received her Linda Boehm, Darcel Wesen, Perian formal education at Gildford and Smith, Tedd: JoJohannsenand Caron Hingham. S~e graduated from Burfield; 16 great-grandchildren; and Hingham High School in 1927. three g reat-great-grandchildren . Peggy married Theodore S. Burfield Peggy was preceded in death not only at the Hingham Methodist Church on by her husband and parents, but al so June 29, 1927. They farmed in the by her brother (Bob), a son (William), north Gildford community until their a daughter (Patricia) and her oniy retirement in 1963. Peggy's husband grandson (Mitch Burfield). died on March 30, 1972. She remained Memorial services were held at 2 at their home in Gildford from that time p.m . Friday, May 3 at the Gildford on. Her health suddenly declined a Baptist Church with ReverepU Edward month ago, when she was admitted to Fallo officiating. A poem entitled "A the Northern Montana Hospital in Friend"was written and read by Russell Havre. Shetransferredtothe Northern Crites. Vocal tributes were "Goodnight Montana Care Center on April 5th. and Goodmorning" and "Get God's Peggy died at the ·nurslng center oil Sunshine", sung by Jerry Toner. The the afternoon of Tuesday April 30. She congregation sang "Rock of Ages" and was 86 years old. Sharon Spicher served as pianist. Peggy has been active in the Gildford Ushers were Pat Conway and Russell i community most of her life. She was Crites. Friends serving as honorary baptized atthe Gildford Baptist Church, bearers included Stu Brownlee, Willis where she served as church treasurer Cady, Lowell Miller, Bob Swiney, Reid for many years and was active in the Stuart, Roger Swiney, Dick Derbyshire, Mission Circle. She was a member of Russ Crites and Pat Conway. the Jolly Jane's Home Demonstration Graveside services were held at Club, the Gildford Senior Center, the 3:30 p.m. Friday at the Highland Gildford Birthday Club, and had served Cemetery in Havre. A luncheon as an election judge for many years. In followed at the Gildford Church. the early 1970's she worked as a Arrangements were by Rockman bookkeeper for the Gildford Co-op. Funeral Chapel of Chester. Memorials Peggy loved her role as a will be given to the Gildford Church or homemaker and she had many donor's choice. hobbies. She collected spoons, salt -

LAUREL ELAINE CAMPER Born: June 23, 1942 - Oi ed: June 3D, 1996 Liberty County Times July 3, 1996

Laurel Camper Laurel E:laine Camper, age 54, of Hamilton, Montana went to be with God on Sunday (June 30, 1996). She died at her residence of an undetermined cause. Laurel was born June 23rd, 1942 in Havre, Montana. She was one of four children born to Chris and Frances (Tippie) Herman. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Laurel had devoted her life to her church; one of her greatest joys was playing the organ and piano for the church. Survivors include two sons, Keith L. Camper (and wife Tanna) of Corvallis and Scott D. Camper of Hamilton; one daughter, Christine Dunaway of Hamilton; her mother, Francis Herman Evenson of Rudyard; one sister, Marilyn Pester of Rudyard; two brothers, Fred Herman of south Havre and Floyd Herman of Rudyard; five grandchildren, including Tyler, Blake, Taylor, Cari and Allen; and several nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her father. Services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday (July 5th) at the Corvallis Community Church with Pastor Keith McNeil of­ ficiating. Interment will follow in the Corvallis Cemetery. Arrangements by the Daly-Leach Chapel in Hamilton. KENETH ANDREW CAMPROS Born: November 16, 1954 - Died: May 13, 1996 Liberty County Times May 22, 1996

Ken was active in the New Direction Center in Great Falls. Even though he had a short attention span, he really enjoyed ceramics. He tried to expand his computer skills by attending the College of Great Falls this past winter, but his powers of concentration prohibited completion of the course. Duriilg Ken's high school years, he erijoyed basketball, snow-skiing and playing the drums. He was a very quiet, private person who enjoyed long, ~ary , walks . .. Ken is survived by his parents, Andrew and Elaine Cam pros of Chester; three brothers, Warren Campros of Belle, Missouri, George -Kenet#JsCtJfTJpt"tnF Cam pros of Deer Lodge and Joseph Keneth Andrew Campros was born Cam pros of Great Falls; four sisters, in Havre on November 16, 1954. Ile Diane Abrahamson of Shelby, Lana was one often children born to Andrew Juden of Great Falls, Janine Fox of and Elaine (Horalek) Campros. Ken Conrad and Marla Morelli of Gillette, grew up in Chester where he was Wyoming; and numerous nephews baptized, confirmed and received his and nieces. He was preceded in death religious training at St. Mary's Catholic by a brother Steven, a sister Yvonne Church. He attended school in Chester and a niece and nephew Bridge and through grade 8, then transferred to a Richard Seidlitz. parochial school in California. He Rosary prayers were recited at 8 graduated from Bishop-Diego-Garcia p.m. Thursday, May 16 at SI. Mary's High School in Santa Barbara in 1972. Catholic Church in Chester. The Keneth returned to Montana to funeral mass was celebrated by Father attend Carroll College in Helena, where Joseph Marmion at the church at 11 he majored in psychology. He lived in a.m. Friday, May 17. Vocal music by Spokane for a few years and worked in Marcus Jochim included "Ave Maria", the insurance business. During the "Oh Jesus, Joy of Loving Hearts," past 15 years Ken has lived in the "Panis Angelicus" and "Holy God, We Great Falls community. He and his Prilise Thy Name". Iris White served brother, Joe, have shared an as organist. Pallbearers were Warren . apartment there since January. and Joseph Cam pros, Charles Juden, Keneth has~uffered from mental Ken Osterman, Glen Wolfe and Bill illness jor the past 20 years.- DtJring Harmon. The mass ended with a tape­ that time he attended counseling recording of "The Wind Beneath My sessions, took prescribed medications Wings·. and did a lot of reading in hopes of Following a memorial luncheon at rehabilitating himself. He was a very St. Mary's Church, the funeral cortege bright individual with a lot of potential, went to Great Falls where graveside but he just couldn't control the disease services were held at 3 p.m . at ML that controlled him. On this past Olivei Cemetery. Father Joe provided Monday, May 13, Ken went to a friend 's graveside prayers. Arrangements house in Great Falls and while visiting were by Rockman Funeral Chapel of there, he shot himself. He was 41 Chester. years old. , .

NORBERT FRANCIS{NEWT) CHVlllCEK born: Mar.31 , 1 933 -- died: Ju I y 9, 1 996 liberty County Times July 31, 1996

Survivors are his wife, Doris of Norbert Chvilicek Wasilla; daughter, Sarah Chvilicek of Norbert Francis Alvin "Newt" Reno, Nevada; sons, Joel of Libby, Chvilicek, 63, died July 9, 1996, at Montana, and Ken of Phoenix, Arizona; home in Wasilla, Alaska of natural grandchildren, Erica, Bo, Brenna, causes. Ryan, Jessica, Jeremy, Justin and Cremation and scattering of ashes Anina; stepdaughters, Holly and Kandi; has taken place, at his request. A brothers, Robert of Gabbs, Nevada, gathering of family and friends was Dr. Lawrence at Pendleton, Oregon, held at the family home. Memorial Gerald of Woodward, Oklahoma; a services may take place at a later date sister, Alice Langel of Rudyard, in Hingham, Montana. Montana; and many nieces, nephews, Mr. Chvilicek was born March 31, aunts and uncles. 1933, in Hingham, to John and Marion Memorial donations may be sent to Chvilicek. He graduated from Hingham Nugen's Ranch, 3701 Palmer-Wasilla High School and attended Northem Highway, Wasilla, AK 99654. Montana College. Arrangements were handled by he 'was a Korean War veteran, Valley Funeral home and Crematory serving in 1953 and 1954. of Wasilla. Mr. Chvilicek wentto Wasilla in 1968 and was an operating engineer for Local No. 302 for more than 35 years. He retired in 1995. Mr. Chvilicek was a member of the Catholic church, an advisory board member and on the board of directors for Nugen's Ranch and served as a committee member for the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. He enjoyed visiting with friends and family, sharing memories, helping pthersand playing pinochle and other card games. His family said: "He was a loving father, husband and grandfather and a best friend to those who knew him. He was always willing to help and visit. Every life he touched was special. Newt gave freely of himself to those in need." MARGUERITE DEERING Born: November 21, 1927 - Di ed: August 26, 1996 Liberty County Times September 4. 1 996

Marguerite Deering Marguerite. L. Deering 68, of Forsyth died Monday August 26, 1996 at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth, Montana. MargLierite was born November 21, 1927 in New Underwood, South Dakota, the daughter of Edwin and Gladys Nelson Johnson. She spent her youth and attended schools in Box Elder and New Underwood, graduating trom high school in New Underwood in 1946. On October 49, 1947, Marguerite married Bill De~ring in Rapid City, South Dakota.. They lived in Thermopolis, Wyoming until 1966 when they moved to Montrose, Colorado. In 1967, they moved to Chester, Montana and in 1969 moved to Red Wing, Minnesota before coming to Forsyth in 1973 where Marguerite has lived since. Marguerite enr(?yed crafts with her children, sewing and wrote poetry. . She is survived by her husband Bill of Forsyth; four sons, Chuck and his wife Pat of Casper, Wyoming, Todd and his wife Jane of Forsyth, Ray and his wife Virginia of Forsyth, and Mark Deering of La Habra, California; three daughters, Donna and Mark Reid of Havre, Montana, Diane and Terry Gish of Chester, Montana, Jan and her hW3band Lance Zuelke of Havre, Montan~ ; three brothers, Walter and Phyllis Johnson of Box Elder, South Dakota, John and Carla Johnson oi Hot Springs, South Dakota, Archie and Shirley Johnson, of Box Elder, South Dakota; her sister-in-law Florrie Johnson of Rapid City, South Dakota; 19 grandchildren and 7 great­ grandchildren. Margue rite was preceded in death by her three brothers, Francis, Ru ssell an cl Raymond. , ELS IE R. (WEHR) DEMAREST born: Feb. 9. 1907 -- died: Oct.S. 1996 Liberty County Times Oct. 9. 1996

Demonstration Club, the Galata Eastern Star, and she served as a 4- H leaderformanyyears;She enjoyed gardening and yard..york, and she did a lot of canning and baking (her specialties were breads and pies!). Other interests included sewing, craft work, and music; she gave piano les­ sons to many children oVer theyears. '. Elsie loved to read, especially local history books. She could easily be called the ~community historian" because . she col/ected and documented the ' history of the Dieffenbac,..); and many nieces and Sweetgrass Hills and the people who nephews. Sbe ~~s preceded in death homesteaded and lived in the area. . by her par~f~, a brother (Walter Elsie had strong religious convic­ Wehr), and a'Alster (Margie Nofris). tions and was an active member of Funeral serVices were held at 1:00 ttie WhitlasH Presbyterian congrega­ p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 8th) at the Elsie A. Demarest was born at tion. She was proud to have been on Whitlash Presbyterian Church with Annamoose, North Dakota on Febru­ ·the Building Committee when the riew Reverend Ernest ~. Doyle officiating. ary 9th, 1907. She was '"one Of four ' church facility was constructed in Congregational hymns included "The children born to John and Elizabeth Whitlash in 1951 ..She served as the Old Rugged Cross", "What a Friend (Gall) Wehr. Her.parents operated a church secretary/treasurer for many We Have in Jesus", and "Blest Be the creamery and cafe in Dogden; North years, utitil she suffered a stroke in ' Tie that Binds". The pianist was Helen so she grew up and attended D~kota, the early 1970's. Although the stroke . Stratton. Pallbearers included Earl school there. Following her gradua­ caused some physical debilitation to Thompson, B. J; Oswood. Bob Dafoe. tion from high school in 1924, Elsie ElSie, it never weakened her faith! Ron Wehr,Albert Fey and Kenny went to Teacher's College in Valley - Two years ago Elsie moved to the Morrison. Following burial rites at the City. She- earned a tea9hing Toole County Nursing Home in Whitlash Cemetery, a luncheon was certificate, then began teaching in ' Shelby. She died there on the early held at the Liberty Hall. Arrangements rural schools in North Dakota . . morning of Saturday (October 5th, were by Rockman Funeral Chapel. In 1930 she came to Montana. She 1996). Shewas 89 years old. Memorials will be given to the church. lived with .the Hoffner family in ·the Elsie was happy with her role in life Sweetgrass Hills and taught school and thankful for the many good tid­ near there. She met a Whitlash area ings bestowed on her. She loved her rancher Claude Demaresti and they : r ___ _" ._ . __ . . ' ._ __' __ -;:- __ ._ . __, _ . • _ family and friends, and was proud to were ~arried on December 23rd, · have been Claudie's wife for almost 1934 in Havre. They made their home 62 years! on the Demarest .ranch. Elsie In addition to her husband, Elsie is . continued to teach during the war survived ' by a daughter, Mrs. Tim years.at several area schools, includ­ (Au verne) Dieffenbach of Stanwood, ing Bear Gulch, Laird and Whitlash. Washington; a son, Douglas She became a proficient horsewoman · nemarestofWhitiash; a sister, Velma and enjoyed helping Claudie with the Gardener of Chadron, Nebraska; six ranching operations. 'gr~ndchildrEm (including Sandra In addition to raising two children, Orman, ' Craig Dieffenbach, . Brian maintaining a ranch home, and cook­ Dieffenbach, Paula Broadhurst, Marty ing for her family and assorted ~ir~d Demarest and Crystal Demarest; four hands, Elsie found time to be active In great-grandchildren (including Tiffany community functions. She was a Orman, Reed Broadhurst,. Giavanna member of the Whitlash Home Dieffenbach and Amanda JOSEPH LAWRENCE DOM I RJ: born: Mar. 10. 1944 -- died: Sept. 24, 1996 Liberty County Times Oct. 2, 1996

In the spring of 1994, Joe was and "In Daddy's Hands". Iris White diagnosed with lung cancer. He served as organist. Mass participants received medical treatments, but his were greeters Jerry Hybner and Virgil health slowly deteriorated. he died at Jurenka; servers Terry Hybner and the Liberty County Hospital in Chester Bill Mulvarley;lector Dan Hybner; on the evening "of Tuesday "(Sept communion ' gift presenters Teresa 24th, 1996). He was only 52 years and Steve S'chlauch; Eucharistic old. minister Mary Lois Hybner; and eulo­ Joe was a loyal member of Our gist Glen Sager. Pallbearers included Lady of Rahsom Catholic Church in John Chvilicek, Mike Wendland, Kory Hingham. In addition to serving as an Folk, Tim Rambo, Joe Afdahl, and instructor for the C.Y.O., he was a Bryan Folk. Graveside services were church lector for many years. He was 4:00 p.m. Friday at the Highland dedicated to his faith and was always Cemetery in Havre. Members of the willing to be of assistance whenever Havre V.FW. provided military rites. he could. A luncheon followed at the Rudyard In his younger years Joe enjoyed Youth Center. Arrangements by hunting and was a member of the 4- Rockman Funeral Chapel. Memori­ Joe Domire H organization. In later years he als will be given to the "Gift of Live" or enjoyed working on family histories Donor's choice ... Joseph Lawrence Domire was born and genealogy. He collected coins March 1'oth, 1944 at Havre, Montana. and antiques, and liked to play cards His parents were Bennie and Ann (especially pinochle). In his quiet (Sohm) Domire, and he was one of hours he loved to read; he was fond of four children. Joe attended Rudyard Montana historicals. Schools and graduated from high Joe will be affeciionately school there in 1962. He continued remembered as "just an all around his education at Carroll College in good guy"! He was loyal to his friends Helena then transferred to Northern and family, and always put their feel­ Montana College in Havre. He gradu­ ings and interests above his own. ated from N.M.C. in 1966 with a Joe is survived by his wife, Barb of Bachelor of -Science degree in Rudyard; 2 daughters, Shannon Secondary Education with a major in Brinkman (and husband, Patrick) of English. he did his student teaching Great Falls and Jennifer Domire of at Gildford. Billings; 2 sons, Kelly Domire of In 1967 during the Vietnam Conflict, Rudyard and Randall Domire of Joe was drafted into the U.S. Army. Havre; his mother, Ann Domire of Because of an asthmptic condition, Chester; 2 sisters, Dianne Folk (and he did not serve over seas and was husband, George) of Rudyard and granted an early honorable discharge. Kathleen Tibbetts (and husband, Rod) He returned to Montana and helped of Hawley, Minnesota; 1 brother, with the family farming. In the off­ Clarence Domire (and wife, Joanne) season Joe worked several jobs of Fairfax, Virginia; and numerous around the state, including the nephews and nieces. Joe was McDonald Department Store in preceded in death by his father in Helena, Pro-Mat Paint Store in Bill­ 1979. ings, and the Brighten-Up Shop in Vigil Prayers were recited Thursday Great Falls. He also taught high school evening at 8:00 p.m. at Our Lady of in Chester for a year. Ransom Catholic Church in Hingham. On September 25th, 1971 Joe The Funeral Mass was celebrated at married Barbara Ann Stroh in 2:00 p.m. Friday (Sept. 27th) at the Hingham. They made their home in church by Father Joseph Marmion. Rudyard where Joe managed the vocal tributes by Gayle Chvilicek Domire farm. For several winters he included "Prayer of St. Francis", "On worked at Sanvik Brothers Store in Eagle's Wings", "Song of Farewell", Rudyard. CATHERINE -KAY- DUNCA~ born: Feb. 12. 1919 -- died: MaY '6. 1996 Liberty County Times June 5, 1996

participated in a caravan of farm Catherine Duncan trucks to Lewiston, Idaho to assist in Catherin "Kay" Duncan, 77, .of an attempt to obtain more Lakeside, died at Immanuel reasonable freight rates for shipping Lutheran Home on May 6, 1996. grain to the West Coast. She was born February 12, 1919 She liked sports, especially the in Williston, North Dakota to John World Series baseball games. She and Katherine Nolan. She spent her loved to bowl and belonged to early life and graduated from high numerous bowling leagues and school there. She then worked as a participated in numerous women's telephone operator until she and tournaments. She enjoyed camping her sister moved in 1948 to Whitefish and fishing, especially fishing for where she worked as a PBX operator salmon in Flathead Lake. for Great Northern Railroad. She was an outgoing pers'ons In 1954, she married Robert "Bob" and enjoyed being witI-, p90ple. She Duncan. They moved to Cut Bank was always there :0 help when until 1956, when they moved to needed . Jdplin where they farmed until She is survived by her husband, retiring in 1983 and moved to Bob, at home in L.akeside; her sons, Lakeside. Bill Dalby, and his wife,Joanne, and She enjoyed harvest time and their daughter, Janete, all of Lake would drive trucks to help with the Stevens, Washington; a sister, grain harvest. She was active in the Frances Hartman of Spokane and Women Involved in Farm Economics several nieces and nephews. organization. She and her husband Mass of the Christian burial was took part in a gasohol-fueled caravan held on May 11 at St. Ann's Catholic to Washington, D.9. to promote Church of Somers with the Reverend gasohol for automobile fuel. Richard Sodja as celebrant. Burial She helped organize and was at Conrad Memorial Cemetery. RALPH EVERETT EKLUND Born: October 22. 1932 - Died: July 2. 1996 Liberty County Times July 1 D. 1996

Ralph enjoyed many of the Simple Funeral services were held at 11 :0'0 Ralph Eklund things in life. He loved playing cards, a.m. Monday (July 8th) at Our Savior's Ralph Everett Eklund was born in especially pinochle, rummy and Lutheran Church in Chester with f-Iarlowtofl. Montana on October22nd, poker. He enjoyed board games, too. Reverend Tom Dunham officiating. 1932. HIs parents were Elmer Eklund His favorite sporting activities were Jerome Lincoln, gUitarist/vocalist, and Eunice Mott, and he was one of horseshoes, bowling and softball. In performed "Home on the Range", "In six children. Ralph grew up on a ranch his younger years, he enjoyed deer the Garden", and "The Lord's Prayer". near Barber, Montana (his and pheasant hunting. During his quiet The congregation sang "This is My grandfather's homestead). He hours at home, he liked wood-work· Jack SeKllitz, DenniS Snyder, Ed received his early education at Barber, ing projects. Hofer and John Englund. Honorary then graduated from Ryegate High Community events were important bearers were Dave LaValley-, Jim School in 1949. He attended Rocky to Ralph. He had served as VF.W. Marshall and Dave Hunnewell. Inter­ Mountain College in Billings before commander and had assisted with ment with military ntes followed at the enlisting In the U.S Army. He served many veterans programs (like Memo· Chester Cemetery. Don Buffington In the military during the Korean nal Dayceremonies and funeral rites). presented the American flag to the Conflict; he worked as a company He started the local horseshoe club, family. A luncheon was held at the personnel clerk in a MASH hospital called "Liberty Leaners", and was church. Arrangements by Rockman unit. Following his honorable given a lifetime membership In the Funeral Chapel. discharge in 1954, Ralph retJrned to club. Ralph enjoyed working with kids. Montana and contlnuer;l his edLlca­ He was given an award from "4-H" for tion at Billings. his help in their tree· planting project He married Betty Ki~see in Polson at the Canadian border and on January 19th, 1956. They lived in campground. Many years ago he was Polson for awhile, and Ralph worked delighted to have coached a young at a bottling company there. He took and successful softball team called a job at the employment office in the "Ledger Lovers". He was always Butte, and they later moved to Salt Willing to offer his surveYing talents Lake City where Ralph attended without fee to schools and other railroad telegraph school. They lived organizations, and he was involved in In Conrad and Billings before moving the early development of the "outdoor to Roundup in 1960. While there, classroom" at Chester Schools. Ralph received his training from the Ralph was proud of his Swedish U.S.D.A. He became employed as an heritage and his strong Democratic engineering technician for the Soil beliefs. In the same vein, he respected Conservation Service, a positIOn he the opinions and concerns of his held until his retirement in 1990. Dur­ friends. ing those 30 years with the U S 0 A. Ralph IS survived by his wife, Betty Ralph worked in Wibaux, Circle, of Chester; two sons, John and his Chester, Fallon (Nevada), and wife, Mary Ann, of Winter Garden, Gooding (Idaho). Following his retire­ Florida, and Ron of Boise, Idaho: one ment at Gooding, they returned to daughter, Yvonne Layton, and her Chester to be closer to family and husband, Steve, of Chester; one friends, and they have lived here grandson, Karl Layton of Chester; since three brothers, Ted and Gordon of Ralph was involved in a serious Barber, Montana, and Don of auto-accident near Great Falls in Shawmut, Montana; two sisters, 1978. which resulted in some Joyce Stewart of Billings and permanent debilitation. He also had Elizabeth Nunly of Bellevue, hypertension. On this past Tuesday Washington; numerous nephews and afternoon (July 2nd, 1996), Ralph was nieces; and his pet dog, Freckles. admitted to the Chester hospital with Ralph was preceded in death by his complaints of weakness and chest parents andagrandsQn (Kirk L.ayton). pains. Later that evening, while being transported by ambulance to Great Falls, he died en route. Ralph was 63 years old. FRANCES LOUISE (TiPPIE) HERMAN ;EVENSON Born: September 14, 1915 - Died: December 30 , 1996 Liberty County T i mes .January 8, 1997

DUfing their travefs Frances worked as an LP.N She enjoyed nursing and w orked in various M o ntana com· mUr1lti es. Incfuding Havre. M alta and C hester. In late r years To m a n d Frances both d e veloped heafth problem s, so they stayed "close to hom e" in Rudyard. Tom died in 1993. Frances p assed away at he r hom e in Rudyard on the late evening of M onday (December 30th. 1996 ). Her death was peacefuf, as she sat In her favorite recfiner in the hVlngroom She Fune ral services were 11.00 a .m . was 81 years ofd. Sunday (Jan 5ttl ) at the Calva ry As a child Frances was c alle d Church III Rudyard with Reverend "T ootsie" by her father. The nickname Nolan Spenst olliclatlllg E xce rpts stuck . but in a shortened verSion. so from Frances "Blue Sky . Wind , & m ost of her fnends refe rred to he r as Sage" were sh ared by Tracy Spens!. "Toots" . Lynda Va fl deSan dt s hared som e Frances was a past m ember of the personal refl ecti ons of f-'rances. Ruth Sage C reek Women's Club. She w as M aa\t a acc omparl1c d Lissa O verli e. Frances L. Evenson the first manager of th e Rudya rd who sang Amal1ng Crace" and "An Senio r Citize n's Cente r. Fra nces Evening P' :.ly er" TIlE; congregation Frances Louisa (Tippie) He rrnan enloyed attending soc ial functi on s and san g "Th e Old Hug'Jed C ross". "In th e Evenson was born on September was active In church and prayer m eet­ Garden" anel "Wtlen Upon Life's B il ­ 14th. 19 15 on a family farm no rth of Ings . Her hobbles mcluded danCin g. lows" Ushers we re Roger and Duane Rudya rd. Montana. Her p arents were playing cards (especia lly pin ochle). Linco l n G randsons se rve d a s Bessie Larson Narestad Tippie and panning for sapphires. c o ll ecting pallbearers FollowlIlg the fune ral a Lawrence Tippie Frances was raised teapots. and family dinne rs luncheon W iJ o, given at the Rudyard witlh fi ve 11alf,s lbllngs on the Ti ppie Frances e ndured alot of illness and Youth Center ho m estead on Little Sage C reek Sll e pe rsonal tragedy m her hf e . but sl1l1 . GraveS ide se rvices were 200 pm. att ended the Oreana country school sh e kept a positive faith and attitude. S unday a t th e C r a ce C hurch and g raduated from 8t1, grade In 1928 She was preceded in death not only C emetery 18 miles 110rth of Rudyard Frances moved Into Rudyard to finish by her parents and husbands. but (near the family fa ll1\ ) Arrangements he r education While the re. she li ved also by a daughte r (Laurel Camper). by R oc kma n Fu nera l C h ape l . with the W alter C ross family and by three brothers (Harvey. Evan and C hester w o rked fo r her roo m · a n d-board Ca rl N a re s t ad ). an d by thr ee MemOlla l ~-, Will be given to "Gilt of France s graduated f rom Rudyard grandchildren Frances loved 11er fam · Ltfe" o r clorlO r ~, c l l 0lcr~ High Sctl ool III 1932 She continued IIy and was very proud of her history her schooling In Havre Cl t th e Sacred ilnd hentage . so m 1993 she w rote Heart Hospit al School of NurSing d1'ld pubhshed "Blue Sky. Wmd . & O n September 14t h. 1936 Franc es Sage". her family story marri ed Ctms He rman in Havre FOUl Survivors include he r three c hildren children were born to th e Herman· s. dnd spo uses. F red a nd Lavonne w h o li ved and fa rm e d no rt h o f Herman of Havre . Floyd and Sheffl Rudyard . Chns was kill ed In 19 56 He rman of Rudyard . and M aryle Lynn when hiS car was struck by a train at and James Peste r of Rudyard 19 Rudya rd . Shortl y the reaft e r. Frances gr andc hildre n . 19 g rea t · grd n d · returned to SClloof and earned he r chll d re n .an d one g r ea t · grea t ­ Licensed Practi cal NurSing cert ificate g randson: two sisters. Evelyn "Netes" On Octobe r 26th. 1957 she rT];) r· L,:Jngel of Rudyard and Gertrude ned Thomas Evenson m H avre . H ley C,ertle" VanWechel of Rudyard three made thel( home In Rudyard . but step ·children. Tom Evenson. Julie travell ed to Oregon and Alaska m the /\nn Fleek and MiHil yn Jean Evenson. s um me r m on tl'IS b ecause T orn all of Alaska . and numerous nepl lews enf oyed working 111 tile fi sh eries th e re Cln cl nieces MILLARD EVENSON born: APL 9, 1909 -- died: Feb. 7 , 1996 Liberty County Ti mes MaL 27, 1996

- afternoon, February 7, while cleaning . Millard'Evenson a storm sewer drain. He was 86 years, Millard Evenson, a homestead era 9 months and 29 days of age. Millard's resident of the Minneota area, north of wife of 60 years, Ruth, is at home in Inverness, passed away February 7 in Sandpoint. Sandpoint, Idaho wher.e he had lived Days End for many years. Aspens by a quiet shore reflect a golden Millard, son of Melvin and Mabel sheen Evenson, was born in Barton, North And tamaracks across the lake blend Dakota, on April 9, 1909. His parents yellows with the green came west in an immigrant car together The peaks against the evening sky with their team of horses and all their gleam white on indigo household equipment in 191 0 to settle Days end is flavored with the charm of on a homestead 25 miles north of Idaho. Inverness. When Millard was 6, his -Paul Croy parents moved to Whitefish where Millard and his two brothers, Everett and Roy were raised. Millard collapsed Wednesday GORDON L FAHLGREN Born: 1912 - Di ed: August 10. 1996 Liberty County Times August 14. 1 996

• near the equator for 33 months and Dorothy Fahlgren, Washburn, NQrth Gordon Fahlgren the crew of the Vestal worked around Dakota and Lois Fahlgren of ' Gordon L. Fahlgren, 83, son of the the clock building parts for ship? that Pendleton, Oregon. He was preceded late Mrs. Wm. Lindstrom (Theresa) of needed repair. ,Gordon was the only in death by his father, mother, Hinsdale, Montana, died at Pinole, one of the ship that could take some stepfather, brothers Vern and Leonard. Cal ifo'rn ia August 10. he was the oldest stock metal and cut gears or whatever Gordon was a member of Our Savior's of 8 children born to Carl and Theresa was needed. He often worked double Lutheran Church in Pinole and has Fahlgren on a ' homestead near shifts to build the needed parts. After b~en cremated. Chester. Gordon's early schooling was serving 6 years in the Navy, he ,was at Chester. Afterthe death of his father, called back during theKorean conflict. - Mrs. Fahlgrenmoved the family to His working years were spent working Washbum, North Dakota where he in a sugar mill, still building parts and graduated with the class of 1933. repairing machinery. Gordon joined the Navy in 1941 As a single parent, Gordon raised along with brothers, Warner, Glen, two daughters. He is survived by his Vern and Ervin. Gordon, Glen, Vern wife, Marty, the two daughters, Tammy and Warner were aboard the U.S.S. Downing and Theresa Fahlgren, one Vestal, arepair ship ~ied to the Arizona granddaughter, Melissa Downing and when the Japanese attacked Pearl several step " chtldreJ'l' and ~, ;:;tep: Harbor. Their ship took two bomb hits grandchildren. Also four brothers, Glen and was towed10 shallow water where of Billings, Warner and Ervin of it sank. It was repaired and Gordon, Portland, Carl "Swede" Fahlgren of Warner and Vern served on the Vestal Malta, and one sister, I~ene Gibson of throughout the war. It was anchored Spokane, and two sister-in-Iaws, ROBERT LAWRENCE FRADET born: Apr. 23. 1916 -- died: Dec. 22. 1996 Bi II ings Gazette Dec. 1996

Robert Lawrence Fradet 1n January 1,}40, Robert COLUMBUS - Robert Law­ moved his family to Columbus and rence Fradet, 80, passed away Dec. began his own welding and ma­ 22, 1996, at his home in Columbus. chine shop. Through the years, Bob was born in Berlin, N.D., Bob did a lot of oil field welding April 23, 1916, a son of Lawrence around Montana, along with ser­ and Evelyn Fradet. Robert at­ vicing the welding and repair tended school in Berlin through needs of the Columbus area and the eighth grade. Before hitchhik­ building machinery for farmers ing to Montana in 1939, Bob and businesses. Robert has been learned his welding trade in Wah­ very instrumental in developing peton, N.D. Small rural schools in and selling property in and around Montana had just b,egun a shop Columbus; with farming interest program and Bob was an assistant surrounding Columbus. welding teacher in the Kremlin Survivors include his wife, and Gildford schools, along the Evelyn, Columbus; a son, Gerald Hi-Line. Robert Fradet, a daughter, Alice Robert Fradet Nordahl, both of Billings; married Evelyn two sisters, Delores Cass and Ang­ L. Curfman in elin Bjerknes, both of Billings; two Gildford on brothers, John D. and LeRoy Fra­ July 5, 1940. det, both of Sheridan, Wyo.; three Bob then granddaughters, Marjorie Oster­ worked as a miller, Kathleen Herminghaus, pipeline welder both of Billings and Beverly for MDU Gas Downam of Atlanta, Ga.; two Co., installing great-grandchildren, Amy Beth gas lines and Brady Alan Ostermiller; and through east­ several half-brothers and half-sis­ ern Montana in ters residing in North Dakota and the Baker and Oklahoma. Saco . areas. Funeral services will be held Later he taught MR. FRADET at1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 30, 1996, at adult education welding in the Community Congregational Miles City and Glasgow school Church in Columbus with inter­ systems. ment in Mountainview Cemetery, , During WWII, Bob worked at Columbus. Smith Funeral Chapel, Pointer Willamette, welding and Columbus is in charge of arrange­ making parts for the war effort ments. and also teaching and packing par­ achutes. Later Bob was a welder at Bremerton Navy Ship Yards after the ~omb!ng of Pearl _H~rb~r. COURTNEY ANN FREDERICKSON Born: November 19, 1987 - Died: March 7, 1996 Liberty County Times March 1 3, 1 996

Courtney had a large collection of stuffed animals, and was especially Springs, Colorado; four cousins fond of her stuffed Mickey Mouse and including Shawn and Cheri her "Big Brown Bear". She loved all of Frederickson and Crystal and Zachary . her dolls, especially "Mathew". She M.oneypenny; a paternal great-aunt, also collected rocks and figurines, and V,eanna Osborne of Shelby and a was a member of the "Precious maternal great-aunt, Ethel Aaberg of Moments" birthday club. Libby. Courtney was in her th ird year of Funeral services were held at 2 p. m. dance at the Eileen Pettagrew Studio Monday, March 11 at the C.H.S. in Shelby. She loved sing ing and Auditorium. Pastors Curt Curtis and dancing and hoped someday to Charlie Hanson officiated. Courtney's become a high school cheerleader. god-mother, Tammy (Ish) Blair, served Courtney was in her second year of as pianist. A vocal tribute by Loren piano with instructor, Curt Curtis. She Hawks was "Oh, How I Love Jesus". A Courtney was a quick learner and was doing taped selection by DC Talk, "He Loves well in her piano studies . Me", was played. Congregational .Ftederickson Courtney was an excellent student. hymns included 'Why So Downcast Courtney Ann Frederickson was She loved books and reading . In Oh My Soul", "More Love, More.Power" born in Chester, on November 19, addition, she had a tremendous and "I Need You". A tape recording of 1987. She was the younge'st and only imagination and enjoyed writing stories Courtney singing and playing the piano daughter of three children born to and poems. was also shared. Men serving as Daniel and Lora (Stratton) Courtney was fond of all animals, pallbearers (who were important to Frederickson. . but most especially her two pets: "Eric", Courtney) were Clay Stratton, Jerry Courtney grew up on the family farm the black cat and "Ruby" the dog. She Blair, Neal Eveland, John northwest of Chester. She received was a typical 8"year"0Id who enjoyed Schnitzmeier, Mark Lakey and Mike her early education from her mother at swimming, playing games or being Hofer. Honorary bearers included all the Chester Preschool. Presently, she with friends. She loved her family and of her classmates; friends Mystel was a second grader at Chester had a very close relationship with her McKinley and Katy Engstrom; and two big brothers. When asked if he Elementary. Eagle Creek friends Leona Hofer On the early evening of Thursday, had any special thoughts about his sister, Colt simply replied: "Courtney Donna Wurz, Julie Wurz, Laura WU;' March 7 Courtney was on a sled that and Lisa Wurz. Usherettes and ushers collided with an automobile near the was a very giving girl!"What a powerful were Courtney's friends and their fainily {arm. She was taken by epitaph! And appropriately so, fathers, i~luding Mary and Jim ambulance to the Deaconess Hospital C,,?urt.ney continues to GIVE (even DeVries, Kaitlyn and Lyndon Kacick, in Great Falls where she died from afterdeath), as many of hervitalorgans Amanda and Ron Violett, Brianne and head injuries the following day. were donated to help save others. Glenn Wolfe, and JoAnna and Joe Courtney was 8 years old. . Courtney is survived by her parents, LaSorte. Burial was at the Trinity As an infant she was baptized at the · . Dan and Lora Frederickson of Chester; Church Cemetery north of Lothair. A Trinity Lutheran Chur~h north of her , brothers, Clint and Colt luncheon fort am ily and friends followed Lothair. Her childhood religious Frederickson of Chester; her two at St. Mary's Church Basement in education was receiveg at the Chester . I.A.E.A. trainee brothers, Leo Chester. Arrangements by Rockman Assembly of God Church, where she Jacobsen of Denmark and Scott Funeral Chapel. had been active in the Missionettes Vincent of New Zealand; paternal groupforthreeyears and was presently grandparents, Lawrence and Betty a PRIM. Courtney enjoyed the Sunday Frederickson of Chester; maternal School and Bible school programs, grandparents, Walt and Helen Stratton and had a great love for Jesus. of Whitlash; maternal great­ Because of her strong beliefs, she grandfather, Frank Lippa of Coutts, was planning to be re"baptized this Alberta; uncles and aunts, including spring. In addition, Courtney enjoyed Chris and Carolyn Frederickson of Christian rap music and her favorite Tyler, Texas, Clay Stratton of Whitlash artist was "DC Talk". and Tracy Moneypenny of Colorado ROBERT AMADEUS FUNDERHIDE Born: 1938 - Died: March I, 1996 Liberty County Times March 1 3, 1 996

Robert Funderhide Robert Amadeus Funderhide, age 58, of Kremmling, Colorado, died of a heart attack March 7 in Plains. Mr. Funderhide was a Project Manager/ Project Superintendent for the D.H . Blattner and Sons, a mining and Highway construction group out of Avon, Minnesota. He is survived by his wife Diane Funderhide of Kremmling, Colorado; his three children Rob Funderhide of Ft. Morgan, Colorado; Cheryl Meier.of Broomfield, Colorado; Daniel Funderhide of Big Timber, his two sisters, Rebecca Manthey of Columbia Falls and Sister Pat Funderhide of Billings; and fourgrandchildren. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and a brother Paul. The visitation for Robert began March 10 at the Retz Funeral Home in Helena. A Vigil Service was scheduled Sunday at the Retz Funeral Home Chapel. M<¥3s of the Resurrection was celebrated Monday at 1:30 p.m. at St. Mary's Ca\oolic Church in Helena. ., . PHILIP W. FURLONG born: July 26, 1916 -- died: Aug. 19, 1996 Liberty County Times Aug. 28, 1996

fishing and teaching. He was forever Philip Furlong stimulating the young in the extended Word was received last week of the family to read and learn. One method demise of Philip W. Fu rlong; formerly he used to do this was to write letters of Chester. Death occurred on August using multi-syllabic words designed 19, 1996 in Denver, Colorado, due to . to encourage young minds to research complications of Diabetes and and reading. Cardiac problems. Phil(p is survived by his wife of 54 Philip was born in Chester to R. E. years, Iris Crawley Furlong; his and Ina M. Furlong, on July 26, 1916. daughters, Carol Denise Cummins He W<;lS the third son ' in a family of and Doris Lu-jean Sims; all of Denver; seven boys and three girls. He lived one son, Douglas William Furlong of and worked in the Chester area and West Chazy, NY. Other survivors attended Chester schools. He worked include a brother,Russel (Bing) at Schultz Grocery, for the county as Furlong and sister Alice F. Morrison road supervisor, on numerous farms of Chesterfa brother, Noel D. Furlong and ranches and for his father in the of Kalispell and a sister, Ina-Belle Blacksmith shop. He went to Denver (Kitty) Foreman of La Habra, with his brother, Warren, to enlist in California. Philip's survivors also the Air Force before WWII, but was include eight Grandchildren, 18 great­ not accepted because of a heart ·grandchildren and numerous nieces murmur. He stayed on in Denver and and nephews. He was preceded in worked in a munitions factory as his death by both parents, and brothers, contribution to the war effort. He met Eddie, Miles, Warren and David, and his future bride, Iris Crawley, and by a Sister, Lilly Eveland. they were married February 13, 1943 Interment was on August 22, 1996 in Denver, Colorado. After the war, in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Philip became a meat cutter and Thornton, Colorado. His family worked at this until he retired. continues to reside at the family home Philip had many interests including at 7076 E. 74th Place, Commerce leatherwork,. gardening, reading, writ­ City, Colorado 80022. , ing, and reciting poetry and prose; RUSSEll EDWARD (BING) FURLONG born: Oec_ 3. 1912 -- died: Oct_ 24. 1996 liberty County Times Oct. 30. 1996

. The Furlong's moved to Chester Ina-Belle ("Kitty") Foreman of LaHabra and operated the Grand Cafe from California and Alice Morrison of 1961 to 196~. Bing worked for the City ~hester; ~nd numerous nephews and of Chester fOT several years and then n~eces. Bing was preceded in death by became the maintenance man for the hl~ parents, by five brothers (Edmond Liberty County Cemetery District. He Miles, David, Phillip and Warren), and retired in 1977. hi~ parents, by five brothers (Edmond, I Bing and Evelyn sold their home in . Miles, David, Phillip and Warren) and Chester in 1986 and moved to the by one sister (Lilly Eveland). ' Sweetgrass Lodge. Bing's health Memorials are suggested to the remained relatively good until the last Chester Volunteer Fire Dept.! two years, when his heart and Service, the Liberty County circulation began to fail. He was Amb~lance Hospital & Nursing Home, or the recently admitted to the Liberty County organization of your choice. Nursing Home for care. He died there on the early morning of Thursday Funeral services were held at 11 :000 (October 24th, 1996) at the age of 83 a.m. Monday (October 28th) at the J years. Chester United Methodist Church with Bing was a 50-year member of the Reve!end Lyndon Kacick officiating. Great Falls Elks Lodge and life­ SpeCial rem~mbrances were given by Bing Furlong member in the Disabled American mece, Natahe Ghekiere, son-in-law Russell Edward ("Bing")rFurlong was VeteransandV.F.W. He served for20 R.ay Cla.rk, and brother Noel Furlong: born on December 3, 1912 at Chester, years on the Chester Volunteer Fire Ins White served as organist and Montana, which was then part of Hill Department and assisted as an Wayne Wardell sang "The Old Rugged • County. His parents were Edward and ambulance attendant during that time. Cross" and "On the Wings of a Snow Ina (Keith) Furlong and he was the He taught first aid to ambulance ~hite Dove". The congregation sang eldest of ten children. Bing attended personnel, high school students, and How Great ThQu Art". Ushers were school through the seventl;l grade, then to adults in towns along the Hi-Line. nep/:lews Neal Evelc!nd and Gale began working to help provide for his Bing was a retired member of the C~ristenot. Pallbearers included younger siblings. In addition to working Machinist Union. Wilbur and Martin Eveland, Dale for his father at the family blacksmith In their early married years, the . Staudacher, Narciss Gagnon, James shop, he worked on various farms in Furlong's enjoyed square-dancing. Hull and Bob Aitken. Memorial bearers were listed as Bing's friends and the Chester community. Bing taught and called square-dancing relatives. Interment was in the family Bing was inducted into the U.S. in Fort Benton and at the Deaf-&-Blind plot at the Chester Cemetery with Army on February 19th, 1941. He School in Great Falls. arrangements by Rockman Funeral served in the European-African-Middle Other hobbies included hunting, fly­ fishing, gardening and rodeos. Bing Chapel. A luncheon followed at the Army on FebruarY 19th,1941. He church. served in the European-African-Middle enjoyed bluegrass and hillbilly music, Eastern Theatre during World War II and he collected nature and wildlife and received a "Purple Heart". He was videos. In their retirement years, Bing a member of Cannon Company, 15th and Evelyn were active members of Infantry and attained the rank of Tech- the Milk River Camping Club. 4. Following his honorable discharge Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of on July 11th, 1945 he returned to Chester; one son, Earl Furlong (and Montana. wife, Ann) of Geraldine; two daughters, Bing married Evelyn A. Earl in Great Sharon Kettunen (and husband, Tom) Falls on July 25th, 1942. To this union, of Pueblo, Colorado and Terrie Clark three children were born. In those years (andhusband, Ray) of Billings; five following the war, Bing worked in Great 9rand~hildren , including Kassey, Falls as a mechanic for Bison Motors, Colleen, Eddie, Hannah ; anaAmahd~; - Central Machinery, and several road two great-grandchildren; one brother, contractors. Noel Furlong of Kalispell; two sisters, VICTOR CHARLES GATZEMEI'ER born: Apr. 2. 1923 -- died: Sept. 14. 1996 Liberty County Times Sept. 1 8. 1996

Vic had heart surgery about 15 Helen Krejci of Rudyard, and Martha years ago and his health had been Haag of Fort Wayne, Indiana; and good. On Monday (Sept. 9th) he 'suf­ numerous nephews and nieces. Vic fered an attack at home and was was preceded in death by his parents, taken to Great Falls for angioplasty. and infant son (Michael), and a brother By Thursday he was feelingftne again. (Donald). !h~ Gatzemeier's werE), viSiting fam­ Vigil Prayers were recited at Our Ily In Havre on SaturdaNSept. 14th); Lady of Ransom Catholic Church at l they we~)ea, ving t9~whe~ Vic sud­ 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening (Sept. 17th). denly cq~psed'i~~~ wa~ taken to Northern MontaQ.f:i}'Hospltal where Mass of the Resurrection will be 'resuscitative effqus were to no avail. celebrated today (Wednesday, Sept. He dred'at the a~e of 73 years. 18th) at 11 :00 a.m. by Father Joseph Vic was a member of Our Lady of , Marmion at the church in Hingham. Ransom Church in Hingham and had Rachel Blake will serve as organist been active in the Knights of and Marcus Jochim will sing "How Columbus. He was a past board Great Thou Art", "Ave Maria",and - member of Rudyard Schools, South "On Eagle's Wings". Pallbearers will Rudyard Wat'er District, and Cenex. be Ray Warhank, Jerry Hybner, Bud Vic was a member of the Farmer's Een; Tom Ludwig, Don Stark and Cliff Vic Gatzemeie" Union, the Chester V.F.W., and the Ulmen. Memorial bearers are listed I, Rudyard Senior , Center. More Victor Charles Gatzemeier was as "all of Vic's many friends". Ushers recently, he had helped with projects born at Rudyard, Montana on April will be Scott and Adam Gatzemeier; at the new Rudyard Historical 2nd, 1923. He was one of nine children Lector will be Terry Hybner; Eulogist Museum. born to Edward and Anna Mae (Fort) will be Paul Gatzemeier; Servers will Vic had many hobbies. He enjoyed Gatzemeier. Vic grew up on the fam­ be Eric Gatzemeier and Michael hunting, fishing, bowling, and , ily farm south of , Rudyard and at­ ,Jurenka; and the Communion Gifts yardwork. He liked to read and do : tended ,the Rathbun School near will be presented by Kendra, Andrea, word-puzzles, and he enjoyed play- ' there. He finished his formal educa­ Ashley and Morgan Gatzemeier. A ing pinochle. He studied and invested tion in Rudyard, then began working luncheon will follow the Mass at the in the Stock Market. on the farm. church. Vic had been a hard-worker his Graveside services will be,2:00 p.m. Vic went to Butt~ to work in the entire, life. He was a capable builder mines, and while there, he learned Wednesday at the Highland Cemetery and fixer, and he did a lot of preventa­ in Havre. Father Joe will conduct the the craft of welding. At the outbreak of tive maintenance on tbe farm. He was World War II, he transferred to committal prayers and the Havre a "good Samaritan" who shared his V.F.W. will perform military rites. Ar­ Bremerton, Washington to work as a skills with friends and neighbors. Vic welder in the shipyards. ,He was rangements are by Rockman Funeral enjoyed people; he loved to tease Chapel of Chester. inducted into the U.S. Army Air Corps , and play practica, jokes. He will be in 1943. He served in the Central Memorials will be given to the Europe Campaign and achieved the , remembered as a very kind, caring Rudyard Historical Society, the rank of Technical Sergeant. He was and gentle man. American Heart Association, or : honorably discharged in 1945 and Survivors include his wife, Aurelia donor's choice ... : returned to Montana. of Rudyard; five sons and their Vic worked for several Rudyard spouses, Paul (and Barb Skelton) of area farmers. On October 29th, 1949 Butte, Chuck (and Janine) of Cut he married Aurelia Dunn at Steger, Bank, Tim (and Gaynelle) of Rudyard, , Illinois. They bought the home place Tomof Rudyard, and Don (and Paula) south of Rudyard in 1953. They raised of Bothell, Washington; 12 five sons and lived on the farm until grandchildren; two brothers, Ed of , 1988, when they moved into town. Helena and Joe of Havre; five sisters, Although officially retired, Vic Sister Clara Ann (Flora) of continued to be active in the farming Mishawaka, Indiana, Mary Rockwell operations. of Havre, Hazel Gatzemeierof Havre, IRENE (FAHlGREN) GIBSON Born: 191 3 - Di ed: August 20. 1996 liberty County Times September 11. 1996

Irene Fahlgren- Mrs. James (Irene) Gibson passed away August 20 at Sullivan Care Center in Spokane, Washington after along and -courageous battle with Parkinson's and -cancer. Irene was the wife of the late James Gibson of Havre. Irene Fahlgren was born on a homestead near Chester, in 1913, the daughter of Carl and Theresa Fahlgren;the only girl in a family of eight. Her father died when she was 10,and Mrs. Fahlgren ' moved her Relatives coming from a distance family to Washburn, North Dakota included Ervin and Edna Fahlgren where they had lived previously, Irene and their son, Greg and wife, Lora, of attended school at Washburn and Wilsonvi"e, Oregon; Warner Fahlgren was maried as a young girl and raised of Portland, Oregon; Lois (Mrs. Vern) a boy (l.nd three girls. They moved to Fahlgren of Pendleton, Oregon; Carl Havre in 1952. After he.r divorce, I rene and DoriS Fahlgren of Malta; nephew, worked for Havre Dairy and Havre Russell and Lynda Fahlgren, Worley, Tire -Company. In 1962she married Idaho' niece Ann Hoffman of Cot­ James Gibson of Havre and they tonw~od, Idaho and friends, Maurice moved to Spokane. He passed away and Alice Reynolds of Liberty Lake, in :1987. Washington, former neighbors Qf the She was also preceded in death by Fahlgren's at Hinsdale. her parents, her step-father, William Lindstrom of Hinsdale; brothers Vern Fahlgren, 1981; Leonard, 1992 and Gordon, August 7, 1996 and a nephew, Dennis Fahlgren, .1973. She is survived by her son, Donald - .' . Patterson, Spokane; daughters, ' Margo Fennick of Spokane, Patti Adams of Los Gatos, California and 'Sonnie Turner of Lampoc, California; four granddaughters and four -grandsons and many nephe~s and nieces and two very special neighbors, Len and Ruth Swanson. She wi" be especially missed.by the two grandsons, Pat and Mike , Patterson, who grew up near her and . often raided Grandma's cookie jar or joined her for breakfast. . Funeral services were held at the Spokane Vaney Presbyterian Church. TEDDY A. (TED) GIBSON:' born: May 14. 1924 -- died: Nov. 28 1996 Liberty County Times · Dec. 4. 1996

(including Chad, Drew and Gina); one sister, Rosella Thompson of Kevin; one uncle, George Frydenlund of Shelby; one aunt, Annie Epstein of San Diego, California; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents,and a sister (Eleanor Land Petty). ' Funeral services were held at 11 :00 a.m. Monday (Dec. 2nd) at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chester with Reverend Tom Dunham officiating. Karen Stack served as organist and the congregation sang "Blessed Assurance", "Rockof Ages", and "What A Friend ' We Have In Jesus". Usher was Wayne Wardell Teddy A. Gibson and pallbearers were Raymond Fritz; Teddy A. (Ted) Gibson was born in Robert Griffin, Herb Fenger, Kenneth Shelby, Montana on May 14th, 1924. Leck, Harry Heimbigner and Dick Burrows. Honorary bearers were He was the o ~ ly son of two children Jurgen Wigen, John McCarter, Ben ~orn "to ~aisy Frydenlund and Edgar Ted Gibson. He received his formal Oraw, Ike and Lloyd Knutson, ' and education at Devon, then went to Bill Hochberger. Interment was at the Seattle to work in the shipyards during Chester Cemetery with arrangements World War II. Ted retumed to Montana by Rockman Funeral Chapel. A and began working onthe McCarter luncheon for family and friends followed at the church. farm near Devon. He met hiswife-to­ Chester. In those earlier years he Pe. Leora Hill, and they were married helped build the church parsonage in Shelby on April 2nd,1944. and assisted with numerous Ted worked at the Kevin Refinery remodeling projects at the church. for two years. In 1946 they began He was an exceptional carpenter. farming the Hill place northwest of Ted had a nice gun collection. He Chester. They raised a familyoftwo enjoyed hunting and shooting, and and made their home on the farm he reloaded his own shells. He was a from that'time on, member of the Eagle Creek Gun In addition to farming, Ted worked .Club, which leaseda small portion of as a mechanic at -the Chester Ford his land for competitive shooting. dealership from 1961 to 1975. He Ted was an avid ham-radio quit the mechanic job because of his operator and was self-taught in early symptoms to Parkinson's electronics. Of interest was the fact Disease, but continued to farm until that he and his brother-in-law 1987, when they leased out their (Sherman Hill) installed the first TV place, translator on Mt. Royal in the Sweet Ted's health has deteriorated since Grass Hills in the mid-1950's 1991. He had numerous hospital and Ted's other hobbies included nursing home admissions since then fishing, playing cards, prospecting Leora and health nurses hav~ for minerals, collecting ,rocks, and provided most of his care at home. traveling. Ted died peacefully at his farm He is survived by his wife of 52 residence on the early morning of years, Leora of Chester; a daughter Thanksgiving Day (November 28th, and her husband, Carolyn and John 1996). He was 72years old. Collis of Billings; a son and his wife, Ted was a long-time member of Gary and Anna Gibson of Las Vegas, Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Nevada; three grandchildren MARY ANN (KRALICH) GRIM,ES born: Aug. 14, 1 920 -- died: Mar. 29, 1996 Liberty County Times Apr. 3, 1996

homemaker and cook, and her family will always remember her delicious t urkey dinners. She loved her grandchildren and was always interest Mary Grimes in what was happening in their lives. Mary Ann (Kralich) Grimes was born Mary is survived by four daughters, at Black Eagle, Montana on August including Mrs. Leroy (Marilyn) Wolery 14, 1920. She was one of seven of Gildford, Mrs. Dan (Judy) Niemi of children born to Bartol and Mary (Cohr) Menominee, Michigan, Mrs. Tony Kralich. Mary grew up in the Great (Lenore) Hix of Great Falls, and Mrs. Falls community and received her Dean (Kathleen) Converse of Mitchell, formal education there. She began Nebraska; nine grandchildren; one working as a waitress and met her great-granddaughter; one sister, Fran husband-to-be; Leonard H. Grimes. Brady of Absarokee, Montana; and They were married in Great Falls on numerous nephews and nieces. Mary October 10th, 1943. They moved to was preceded in death not only by her the Grimes farm south of Gildford, parents and husband, but also by a where they raised their family and daughter (Eileen), asister (Amelia "Mil" spent the, rest of their married life Atchison), and four brothers (John, together. Her husband, Leonard, died Ed, Walt and George Kralich). in 1988. Mary remained in the Gildford Funeral services were held at 1 :00 community until 1993, when her health p.m. Monday (April 1st) at the Gildford began to fail. She moved to the Uberty Baptist Church with Pastor Eddie Fallo County Nursing Home in Chester and officiating. Special vocal tribl,Jtes, has lived there since. Mary died at the "Where The Roses Never Fade" and Chester hospital on the early morning "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus·, were of Friday, (March 29,1996). She was shared by the trio of Kristi Borlaug, 75 years old. Amy Fallo and Jenny Jorgenson. they Mary was a member of the Gildford were accompanied by Judy Fallo on Baptist Church. She and Leonard .had the organ. A special reading was done been very active in the Republican by grandson, Derek Wolery. party during their younger years .. Pallbearers included Craig a~ Derek Mary's hobbies included sewing, Wolery, Dan and Pat Brady; pavid gardening, and raising flowers. In her Storm and David Atchison. U,?hers quiet hours she enjoyed cr?ssword were David Toner and Stuart Brovrolee. puzzles, television and reading. She A luncheon followed at the church. was especially fond of "short stories", ' Graveside services were held at 3;?0 and she read her Bible every night at p.m. that afternoon at Highla ~ d bedtime. Mary was an exceptional Cemetery in Havre. Arrangement~ were·by Rockman Funeral Chapel ot, CI)ORter. . ' " LYLE AL V IN HADFORD Born: Apr!! 3, 1927 - Died: January 1 9, 1996 L j herty County Ti mes January 24, 1 996

neighbor, orteaching a youngerfriend a special welding technique, or even driving a combine at harvest time with an oxygen mask attached to his face. As long as it had to do with farming, he was always ready to be a part of it! Lyle was a skilled welder. During the winter months in the early 1970's, he worked at the "Big Bud Tractor Company" in Havre. Word has it that his welding talents were part of the first tractors in production there. Lyle A. Hadford . Lyle enjoyed visiting with people. Lyle Alvin Hadford was born on ~IS He was somewhat unique in the fact .• "How Great Thou Art". Ushers were father's homestead south of Joplin, that his friends were from air Scott Patrick and Don Kline. Montana on April3rd, 1927. He was generations. He loved to play cards, '. Pallbearers included Sam Hansard, one of four children born to Carl and especially ·poker" with his buddies at Leonard Wendland, Clyde Brandt, Clara (Shettel) Hadford. Lyle gre~ up Hingham. In his quiet hours at home, Sam Gordon, Russ Wicks and Bob in the Joplin cOmmunity al'ld received Lyle enjoyed reading western and Toner. Memorial bearers included "All most of his education there. H.e world historicals. of Lyle's many friends ... n. Lyle's graduated from Havre High School 10 He is survived by his wife, Elaine of nephew, Kevin Keenan, was the eulogist. 1945. That same year he enlisted in Rudyard; two sons and their wives, Interment was at the Rudyard the U.S. Navy. Lyle was serving in Gary and Penny Hadford of Havre ~nd Cemetery with arrangements by California when World War II ended David and Shannon Hadford of Rockman Funeral Chapel. A luncheon and he was honorably discharged back Chester; two daughters, Lyla Swafford followed at the church. to Montana where he began farming. of Aloha, Oregon and Karen Hadford Lyle married Marjorie Elaine of Joplin; six grandchildren (including Needham on October 7th, 1949 at Jeremy, Chase, Casey, Chandra, Ca'rmangay, Alberta. They have lived Danita and Rachael); one great­ at their farm home south of Rudyard grandson (Lincoln); two brothers and since 1951. Lyle and his brother, Lloyd, spouses, Lloyd and Alma Hadford of were farming partners for 30+ years. Joplin and Elmer and Dorma Hadford In addition, LyJf!I <;lnd his sons began of Joplin; one brother-in-law, Delmar farming near EaSten'd, Saskatchewan Greene of Carmangay, Alberta; and in the 1970's. They eventually sold numerous nephewsan.9 nieces. Lyle their Canadian interests to one of Lyle's was preceded in death b~This father in special friends, Sam Gordon ( and , 1975, his mother in 1993, and by a brother, Bud Gordon and family). sister (Marie Greene) Even thoug h his health has not bee n Funeral services were 11 ;00 a.m. good these past few years, L~le Tuesday (January 23rd) atOurSavior's continued to help with the farming Lutheran Church in Rudyard with operations as best he could. Following Reverend Bart Coleman officiating. a short stay at the Liberty , County Iris White played the organ and the Hospital in Chester, he died peacefully congregation sang "Amazing Grace". there on Friday evening (January 19th, Vocalist, Jerome Lincoln, performed 1996). Lyle was 68 years old. Lyle's main interests in.life revolved around farming. He enjoyed those countless hours on a tractor in a summer fallow field, or discussing some new faming methods with a ANNA MAE HANSON Born: August 1. 1926 - Died: October 13. 1996 Liberty County Times October 1 6, 1 996

a farmwife and homemaker for their Sheila and Bruce Peterson of Fort two children. Peck; four 'grandchildren, includi'ng Anna Mae's health had been Heather, Heidi, Zak and Lindsey; her relatively good over the years. mother, Josie Wolfe of Chester; a Recently, she developed some sister, Maxine Wigen of Chester; four abdominal problems and was brothers, Delmar~ Kenneth, Dean and diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. For Roger Wolfe, all of Chester; and the past week she had been a patient numero~s nephews and nieces. She at the Liberty County Hospital in was preceded in death by her father. Chester, and she passed away there Funeral services wil; be at 11 :00 on Sunday morning (October 13th, a.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 16th) at 1996). She was 70 years old. Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Anna Mae held memberships at Chester with Reverend Tom Dunham Our Savior's Lutheran Church, the officiating. Juanita Wardell will serve Royal Neighbor's of America, and the as organist and Anna Mae's niece, V.F.W. Auxiliary. She enjoyed work­ Darlene Abeln, will sing "Angels ing on family histories and was a Among Us" and "The Lord's Prayer". charter member of the local "Br6ken The congregation will sing "The Old Mountains" Genealogy Society which Rugged Cross". Pallbearers will be was formed in 1978. In addition, she her brothers, Delmar, Kenneth, Dean Anna Mae Hanson served as historian for the Montana and Roger Wolfe; and friends, Boyd Anna Mae (Wolfe) Hanson was born Genealogy Society. She liked Nealy, Jim Marshall, Gus Fransen at Whitefish, Montana on August 1st, photography and had participated in and Charley Frey. Ushers will be Don 1926. She was one of six children the "HiLine Shutter Bugs" organiza­ Wolfe and Mike Nahrgang. Following born to Daniel and Josephine (Steen) tion. burial at the Erickson Cemetery, a Wolfe. The Wolfe family moved to Other hobbies included bowling, luncheon will be held at the church. Chester in 1933. Anna Mae attended flower gardening and reading. Anna Arrangements by Rockman Funeral school in Chester through her junior Mae collected coins, salt-and-pepper Chapel. year, then transferred to Woodland shakers, cut glass and antique dishes. Hills, California where she graduated She enjoyed writing poetry and artistic from high school in 1944. She returned painting. Probably her greatest love to Montana to attend nursing school was participating in the lives of her at Bozeman and Great Falls. grandkids! Last, but not least, Anna On March 23rd, 1946 she married Mae was a dedicated caregiver !ind Albert M. Hanson qt Great Falls. They best friend to her mother over all lived and worked on the Si Warrington these years. farm south of Chester for several Anna Mae is survived by her years. In 1950 they built a home in husband of 50 years, Albert of Chester and have lived here since. Chester; a son and daughter-in-law, Albert farmed in the south Chester Dennis and Glenda Hanson of community and Anna Mae worked as Chester; a daughter and son-in-law, GEORGE JOHN HE IKK I LA born: Feb. 23. 1909 -- died: Sept. 15. 1996 Liberty County Times Sept. 25. 1996

In 19!)1 the Heikkila's moved to Reinl of Sacramento, Kelly Heikkila Chester to take over the farming of Prague, C.R., and Heath and Holly operations on the Anglim homestead. Heikkila of LaCenter, Washington); They worked and lived in Chester three great-grandchildren, including untii their two sons were educated. In Carson, Mackenzie and Dillon Reed; . 1968 they retired and moved back to a brother and sister-in-law, Eddie and ,Dillon, where they lived from that time Louise Heikkila of Henderson, on. Ruth died in Dillon on August Nevada; and two nephews, Alan 22nd,1986. Heikkila of Alaska and Wayne Heikkila George remained in Dillon until two of Colorado. years ago, when he moved to Min- Funeral services were held at 10:30 . neapolis to live with his granddaughter a.m. Friday (Sept. 20th) at the and her husband; Tracie and Edward Brundage Funeral Home in Dillon. Reed, where many happy hours were Burialfollowed at the Mountain View spent with his three great­ Cemetery there. Services were grandchildren. George's health conducted by Pastor Warren and continued to fail and he was recently special music was provided by Joe admitted to the Hillcrest Nursfng Home Morstein. Pallbearers were Ronald, in Wayzata (Minnesota). He passed Scott and Heath Heikkila, Steve Reinl: away there on Sunday evening (Sept. Edward Reed and Earl Keith. Friends 15th, 1996) at the age of 87 years. from the Dillon Elks Lodge conducted George Heikkila , . George was a life~member of the graveside rites. Undesignated ..... George John Heikkilawas born in Dillon B:P;b : E.#1'554 ' ~'Qd was a past memorials will be given to th e Lodge. Butte, .Montana: on February 23rd, Exalted Ruler of the Elks club. His 1909. His parents, both of Finnish hobbies included fishing, playing descent, were John Henry Heikkila cards (especially pinochle and crib­ and Margaret Katherine Merna. bage), and socializing with friends. George graduated from Beaver Head George was preceded in death by County High School in 1929 and at­ his parents and his eldest son, Dr. tended Montana State College in Gerald Lee Heikkila (who died on Bozeman. April 11th, 1972). He met his wife-to-bee, R.uth He is survived by his second son, Kathleen Anglim, who grew up in the Ronald Dean Heikkila of Sacramento, Chester community and w

Doris J. Hinnaland Doris J. Hinnaland of Billings passed awa~ Oct. 19. ~996.at Dea­ coness Medical Hospital follow1l1g a heart attack. Her survivors include her hus­ Doris was band Martin (Marty): a daughter. born on Aug. Sherrie Keating of Billings and , 11. 1914. at Ni­ Puerto Vallarta. Mexico: a daugh­ agara. N.D .. ter, Peggy Smith and her husband the daughter of Barry of Joliet: a granddaughter. John and Do­ Sara Smith, attending the Univer­ rothy Larson. sity of Montana at Missoula: and a After graduat- grandson. Casey Smith. attending . ing from high Montana State University. Boze­ schooL she at­ man: her sister. Ada Shaughnessy tended nurse's and her husband. Marv, of Casper, training at Wyo.: her brother. Gilmen Larson Deaconess and his wife. Lorraine of Semi­ Hospital at nole. Fla.: sisters-in-law. Sigrid Kalberg of Bozeman. Gert Hinna­ Grand Forks. . d N.D., graduat- Mrs. Htnnalan land of Circle and Dons Larson of Pasco. Wash. She is also survived ing with an RN degree in 1936. by many nieces and nephews. She After graduating, she and her sis­ was preceded in death by her par­ ter accepted employment in the ents from Chester and her broth- nursing field at Butte in 1937. ~fPasco. Wash. In October 1942. Doris mar­ Doris was a people person ried Martin (Marty) Hinnaland. and her life was built on love with They lived in Butte for many a constant big. beautiful smile. She years. where Doris was employed so enjoyed travels to Europe. at the Murray Hospital Clinic and Scandinavia and Mexico. but her the Casebeer Clinic. most meaningful trip was to the In 1957. she and her husband Holy Land several years ago. and two daughters moved to Bil­ Funeral services are pending lings, and they have made their at the Lutheran Church of the home in Billings ever since. Dons Good Shepherd. Lewis ~ ven~e attended Montana State Universi­ and 24th Street West. Bunal Will ty. Bozeman and received a degrt?e be in Sunset Memorial Gardens. cum laude in nursing educatton 111 Michelotti. Sawyers & Nordquist 1962. After this time. she was em­ Mortuary is in charge of arrange­ ployed in public health in the Bil­ ments. lings schools, and when she re­ Memorials may be made to tired. she had been school nurse at The Lutheran Center. Box 825. West High for many years. Billings. Mont. 59103. or Lutheran Doris loved her Lord anq was Church of the Good Shepherd. a dedicated student of the Bible 1108 24th St. Woo Billings. Mont. with her qvid reading of the Bible 59102. or charity of your choice. and spiritual books. She loved her family so much and enjoyed every day of her nursing career. She was a member of Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd and earlier was active in teaching Sunday School and involved in young peo­ ple's organizations within the church. She will be missed beyond words by her family and friends. ELWIN CHARLESCBUD) ISH born: Apr. 24, 1928 -- died Sept. 29, 1996 Liberty County Times Oct. 2, 1996

Bud was outworking 9t the farm in March of 1993 when he suffered a massive and irreversible stroke. Since that time he has been a resident at the Liberty County Nursing Home in Chester, where he died on the early morning of Sunday (September 29th, 1996). He was 68 years old. Bud was a past member of the Joplin Masonic Lodge, the Chester V.F.w.,the Chester City CounCil and the'Unlted Methodist Church. ' He was an avid sports fan, especially basketball. He would travel hundreds of miles to watch a good high school ball game, and seldom missed a state tournament over the years. In the early 1980's he helped coach the boy's grade school basketball program for 3-4 years in Elwin Charles "Bud" Ish was born Chester, and he was proud to see in Havre, Montana on April 24th, 1928. those boys compete so well during He was the only son of three children their high school years. In addition, born to Bennie and Ruth (Rockman) Bud used to play town team basketball Ish. Bud grew up in Chester and and also participated in the adult received his education here, graduat­ softball league years ago. ing from C.H.S. in 1947. That sum­ Other interests included horses mer he enlisted in the U.S. Naval fishing, reading, and visiting with Reserves. He enrolled at the friends. Bud thoroughly enjoyed farm­ University of Montana in Missoula ing and working outdoors. and played basketball on the fresh­ Survivors include his wife, Rose of man team. Chester; son, Ben of Chester; At the time of the Korean Conflict daughter, Tamie Blair (and husband, Bud transferred to active duty in th~ Jerry) of Wichita Falls, Texas; two U.S. Navy. He served on the U.S.S. grandchildren, Jesse and Kendall Weiss as a radioman 2nd class. He Blair; sister, Lila Loy Dunn of Great was honorably discharged in 1954 and returned to Montana. Falls; an aunt, Lillian Wright of Chester Bud attended a telegraphy school and an uncle, George Rockman of in Spokane and began working for Port Orchard, Washington; and the Great Northern Railroad. In addi, numerous nephews, nieces and lion he worked on his dad's small cousins. Bud was preceded in death farm near Tiber. by a sister (Helen) in 1941, his father On March 14th, 1956 Bud married in 1955, and his mother in 1985. Rose M. Nealy in Chester. Bud worked Visitation for family and friends was for the State Highway Department for held at the Rockman Funeral Chapel a few years. He and Rose purchased all day Monday and Tuesday morn­ and operated the Liberty Theatre in ing. Private family graveside services Chester. Bud became a rural' mail were held althe Chester Cemetery at carrier on the Laird route in 1959, and 2:00 p.m. Tuesday (October 1 st). he retired from the postal service after Reverend Lyndon Kacick officiated. 26 years of service. Military taps were played and the American Flag was presented to Bud's In 1970 Bud bought the Sid Rockman farm north of Lothair. They family. A reception followed at the Ish made their home in Chester and home in Chester. farmed/ranched with their son, Ben. DAVID FARNHAM JAMES ' Born: December 6. 1905- Died: July 7. 1996 Liberty County Times July 17. 1996

purchased a home in Joplin, and daughters, Doris Netson of Joptin, " have lived there since. Dorathy Keogh of Great falls,and David's health had begun failing Angela Eldridge of Big Fork, 14 these past six months, and he was grandchldren, and numerous rently admitted to the Liberty County nephews and vieces. David was Nursing Home in Chester, where preceded in death by his parents he died on Sunday evening, July and seven siblings, 7th. He was 90 years old. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. During his 35 years in State Friday, Juty 12th, at the Bethel government, Dave will be Lutheran Church in Joplin with remembered as a great diplomat Reverend Darrell Cousino officiat­ and community leader. He was a ing, The congregation sang 'In the member of the Democratic Party Garden", accompanied by Susan and the Montana Democratic Peterson. organist. Jerome Lincoln Central Committee, but he was sang 'How Great Thou Art", and a respected by Republicans as well. vocal ensemble with Kay Mlinar, While in the legislature, he was Denise Hochberger, Esther David James instrumental in promoting the cur­ Meldrum, and Marlene Rocks sang David Farnham James was born rent State Hail Insurance Program. "Softly and Tenderly" and "When I in Mason City, Iowa on December Dave also served on the legislative Survey the Wondrous Cross". In 6th, 1905. He was the youngest of council in Washington, D.C. He addition, Connie McDonald ac­ eight children born to Martha enJoyed public speaking and served ' companied her granddaughter, who Farnham and John L. James. David as "master of ceremonies" at many sang "He", received his education in Iowa, statewide events. Dave held numer­ Pallbearers were Dave's eight graduating from Thornton High ous leadership positions as a grandsons and honorary bearers School in 1922, He attended Mason Representative and senator, and were his six granddaughters, City Junior College before transfer­ was urged to run for State Governor Memorial bearers were listed as ring to the University at Cedar Falls. or U.S. Congressman, but he "all of his many friends" , Interment He finished his studies in education always declined and indicated that was in the Jopling Cemetery with in 1925, then accepted a teaching he was content with his role in the arrangements by Rockman Funeral position at Joplin, Montana. He legislature. Of interest was the fact Chapel of Chester, A luncheon fol­ taught school in Joplin for three that he did serve as "acing lowed at Kjos Hall. years and served as superintendent Governor" for a few days at the time for five. of Governor Nutter's tragic death. On January 5th, 1929 David David enjoyed his community . married Lillian A. Meldrum, In 1933 He was a member of Bethel lutheran they purchased a farm 6 miles north Church on Joplin, where he had of Joplin. They lived and worked on served on the council as the farm, and raised their family of congregational president and had four. been active in Lutheran Brother­ In 1939. David was elected to the hood. ,He was a life member of State House of Representatives: Joplirr·Masonic Lodge Ii 114, a past He served Liberty County as a member Qf Chester Rotary, and a representative for several terms, member of the local Farmer's Union. then was elected to the State Sen- Dave's hobbies included reading, ate. He served as a Senator until playing cards, and travelling. He his retirement in 1974. He and Lillian enjoyed visiting with friends and remained on their Joplin farm sharing stories of days gone by, throughout thier retirement years. Dave loved his family, and he an They spent their winters travelling - Lillian were affectionately known they made many trips to Florida, as "Gramp" and "Granny", Arizona. California, and Nevada, Survivors include his wife of 67 and they also went on several years, Lillian of Joplin, one son, memorable cruises. In 1'933 they Lysle James of Havre, three VICTOR E. JONES born: Ju L 14, 1 911 -- died: Apr. '25, 1 996 Liberty County Times May 1, 1996

family farm. The couple bought some Victor Jones land south of Gildford (the former Victor E. Jones, 84 years of age, a Bennett place) and moved there. retired farmer and a resident of Great They also leased other land in the Falls, Montana and formerly of area. The couple later moved to Hingham, Montaha, died April 25 at Hingham. In 1991, Mr. Jones moved the Northern Montana Care Center to the Eagles Manor apartments in in Havre, Montanaof naturalcauses. Great Falls, Montana. He was a A memorial service was held at resident of the Northern Montana 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 27 at the Care Center in Havre at the time of Hingham Lutheran Church in his death. Hingham with Rev. Gerald Ebelt and Victor loved to golf, fish, travel, Rev. Tim Hauge officiating. Organist dance and to play Bridge. He was a was Sharon Spicher and the soloist former mayor, school board member, was Nick Alex, who sang "How Great and a member of the Hingham Thou Art" and "Fields of Grain". The Volunteer Fire Department. He was congregational hymn was "Softly and a lifetime member of the Elks Club Tenderly". Ushers were Bill Spicher and a member of the Havre Eagles and Walt Myers. Club, both of Havre. He was a ,Victor was born July 14, 1911 at member of the Hingham Lutheran Heron Lake, Minnesota, the son of Church. William J. and Eva (McNair) Jones. He was preceded in death by his In 1914his family came to homestead wife in 1987, four brothers, two south of Hingham. He attended sisters, two infant brothers and one Prairie City School three miles from infant sister. his home. Victor attended high school He is survived by one son, David i'l Hingham. He was active in the E. Jones of Hingham; one daughter h,i gh school band, played the Deanna Bitz of Box Elder, Montana; saxophone and also basketball. special friend, Edna Bertsche of December 22, 1935 at Hingham, he Great Falls, Montana; four married the former Dorothy grandchildren , Rhonda Jones Norenberg. After their marriage the Huntfeyof Missoul a, Montana, Vicki couple lived in Clancy, Montana Jean Ostrom of Seattfe, Washington, where they were, gate keepers on Danielle Bitz of Bo x Elder, and Wade the snow shed for the railroad. The Bitz of Moorhead, Minnesota; and c.ouple moved near Helena, Montana one great-grandson, Blaize Huntley where Victor worked on a gold of Missoula, Montana. d redge. The couple moved to Memorials in Mr. Jones honor may Sloughhouse, California where Victor be made to th e Hi-Line First worked on another gold dredge. The Responders, Hingham, Montana, oJuple returned to Montana and 59528. rr oved south of Gildford and lived Hofland & Bonine Funeral Home with his mother and brother on the was in charge of arrangements. NELLA KLEINSASSER ' Born: July 7, 1996 - Died: July 19, 1996 Liberty County Times July 24, 1996

Nella Kleinsasser Nella W. Kleinsasser was born in Great Falls, Montana on July 7th, 1996 She was th e youngest of four ctlilclren born to William S and Barbara J . (Hofer) Kleinsasser of Sage Creek Colony. Following a. routin e delivery rmd hospital stay, Nella was discharged to family care. She was doing fine at home until Friday morning (July 19th), when she became ill. Her parents brought her to th e Liberty Co unty Hospital in Chester where she was admitted. Nella's condition worsened and she died prior to the arnval of th e air-ambulance. She was only 12 days old. She is survived by he r parents. a sister (Diane), and a brother (Wil lie ). all of Sage Creek Colony: maternal grandparents, Joseph and Annie Hofer of Bassano, Alberta: p aternal grandparents, ::::a m and Annie Kleinsasser of Sage Creek; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Nella was preceded in death by her brother, Luke. who died on November 10th, 1995 from a congenital heart problem. Funeral services and burial were at 12 noon Sunday (July 21 st) at Sage C reek Colony no rth of C hester. Arrangements by Rockman Funeral Chapel Nell a's death was due to natural caus es. An au topsy was do ne Saturday morni ng in Great Falls, and th e results are pending. FRANCIS KURTZ born: Feb. 1. 1922 -- died: Mar. 31 1996 Liberty County Times · Apr. 10. 1996

Francis Kurtz Frances Kurtz, 74 years of age, a farmer/rancher and a resident of Gildford, died on Sunday, March 31, 1996 at a Great Falls Hospital of natural causes. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. He was preced~d in death by his Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at the parents, one infant son Vernon and a Holland and Bonine Chapel in Havre brother-in-law Andy Fyall and two with Reverend Eddie Fallowofficiating. nephews; Dave Nordrum and Bruce Burial was in the Gildford Cemetery. Fyall. The pianist was Judy Fallow. Soloist He is survived by his wife Trudy of was Jerry Toner who sang "My God Gildford, sons Lynn Kurtz and special and I", "His Eye ison the Sparrow" and friends Kate Dwire' and son Cody of "Under His Wings". Missoula, Lee Kurtz and wife Karen of Pallbearers were Lowell Johnson Gildford, one daughter, Nancy Monty Borlaug, Bud Borlaug, Art~ Peterson and husband Mark of North Hanson, Dick Hanson and Bob Havre, sisters, Marion Fyall of Emonds, Swenney. Washington; Grace Nordrum and The honorary pallbearers were husband Percy of Columbia Falls; three Conrad ''Rhoads, Reuben grandsons, Kody Peterson of Scvheuerman, Ole Ous, Gordon Bozeman, Kyle Peterson of Havre, Robert Kurtz of Dodson and several Jorgenson, Stuart Brownlee, Art nieces, nephews, grand nieces and Rambo and Bob Keisling. grand nephews. The ushers were Alvin Bitz and Dan Memorials in Mr. Kurtz's honor may Jorgenson. be made to the Columbus Hospital Francis was born on February 1, Dialysis Unit of Great Falls or to the 1922 in Havre. The son of Frank and Northern Montana Hospital Dialysis Alice (Dunn) Kurtz and lived on the Unit of Havre or the Gildford Baptist family farm south of Gildford his entire Church or to a person's choice. life. He attended Pride of the Prairie Grade School, one year at Dodson High School, and graduated from Havre HighSchool in 1940. He also attend~d Northern Montana College. On June 4,1950 he married Gertrude Sten at Waubay, South Dakota. After their marriage the couple lived on the family farm south of Gildford. Francis was engaged in farming and ranching all of his life. In 1976 he introduced beefalo to the Hi-Line areas. He took joy in gardening and special pride in his black walnut and other fruit trees. He was a member of the Gildford Odd Fellow's Lodge for several years. He also served on various local boards and was a member of the Son's of Norway. JESSICA DAWN LANGEL ;, born: Jan 15, 1982 -- died: Aug. 20, 1996 Liberty County Times Aug. 28. 1996

healthy, vibrant young lady who se!3med to have an active zest for life. Unfortunately, she developed an acute depression which took control of her reasoning ability; she made a spontaneous and irreversible deci­ sion, then tQok her own lifp. Jessie is, survived by her parents, Bill and Pam Langel of Inverness; paternal grandmother, Alice Langel of Rudyard; maternal grandparents, Lloyd ("Pete") and Shirley Tribby of Malta; paternal great-grandmother, Helen Langel of Chester; and numer­ ous aunts, uncies and cousins. Jessie is . also survived by her "honorary 'grandparents", Dalton and Myrla Dahlke of Inverness. She was 'ess,·ca 'L I preceded in death by her paternal ~I ' . . ' . ange .' grandfather, Arnold ("Bud") Langel. Jessica Dawn Langel, age 14, died Funeral services were held at 11 :00 at her home in Inverness on Tuesday a.m. Saturday (August 24th) at the J­ morning (August 20th, 199'6). I High School Gymnasium in Joplin, ,Jessie was born in Havre, Montana Reverend Darrell Cousino officiated on January 15th, 1982. She was the and one of Jessie's favorite teachers, only. child of William Langel and Jane Rhodes, served as eulogist. Pamela (Tribby) LangeLJessie greW Pianist Iris White accompanied the up at Inverness .and received her congregation, who. sang "Holy God, .education in the J-I school system; , We praise Thy Name". Vocal tributes she was entering the 8th grade in thEr ': performed by Jerome Lincoln included coming school year and had been an "The Wind Beneath My Wings" and honor roll student throughout her "On Eagle's Wings". Ushers were Paul elementary education. She had been Twedt arid Barlow Haaland. Pallbear­ a member of the "Kool Korus" at J ~ I ers were Mike Tribby, Barry Crowder, qnd played 7th grade basketball. Cory Erickson, Jim Taylor, Clint Jessie enjoyed bowling in the junior Simpson and Dennis Langel. Honor­ leagues at Rudyard. Other hobbies ary bearers included all of Jessie's included baking, camping, fishing, classmates and friends. Immediately boating and waterskiing. She enjoyed following the services, a luncheon listening to music and was an avid fan was held at the J-I school cafeteria, of the National Football League (her Cremation with private graveside favorite team was the Dallas services and burial of ashes took place Cowboys). She loved all animals, but at the Rudyard Cemetery. Arrange­ was especially fond of kittens. ments were by Rockman Funeral Jessie had been a "fighter" since Chapel of Chester. birth. She was born two months Undesignated memorials will be prematurely at a weight of 3 1/2 given, to the J-I High School park pounds, and survived a long fund. hospitalization. She grew to be a .., DONALD ELBERT LINCOLN born: Oct_ 5. 1911 -- died: Dec_ 21 1996 • Liberty County Times Jan_ 1. 1997

was 85 yp<>rs old. Reverend Nolan Spenst officiating. Donald E. Lincoln The Lincolns were lifelong Donald's daughter, Edi Hodges, members of the Evangelical Church played prelude music and in Rudyard. After they moved to the accompanied Allen Underdal, who. Ledger community, they joined the sang "It Is Well" and "How GreatThou Conrad Mission Church. In the 1950's Art". The congregation sang "In the Don served as chairman of the Hill Garden" and "The Old Rugged Cross". County Sunday School Association. Daughter, Edi, also shared special Don learned to fly in 1946. by 1949 memories of her father. Ushers were he had earned his Commercial Pilot's Joe Lincoln and Ross Ritter. Memorial License and began one of the first bearers included Brian Hodges, Don crop-spraying businesses in the area. Lincoln, Duane Lincoln, Noel Gilstrap, He ran this business for about 15 Kirby Underdahl, Ron Olson, Brian years and was a member of the Brickley and Henry Jajuga, organizing board of the Montana Granddaughter, Brittanee Lincoln, Chapter of "Flying Farmers played postlude music. Following the International" . services, a.luncheon for family and In addition Don was a longtime friends was held at the Rudyard Youth member of the Montana Stockgrowers Center. Funeral arrangements and Donald Elbert Lincoln was born at Association. As a young man he was cremation was by Rockman Chapel, Hillsboro, Oregon on October 5th, an avid big=game hunter. In later Chester. 1911. He was the 5th of six children years, he and Mary traveled born to Albert and Elizabeth (Haas) extensively. They enjoyed R.V. Lincoln. In 1912 the Lincolns moved camping, picking huckleberries, and to a homestead 16 miles north of snagging "sockeyes". Friends wiil Rudyard, Donald grew up there and remember Donald for his "hearty received-his education at Oreana, a laugh" and his love and enjoyment of one-room country school near the life... ' farm. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Donald married Mary RItter on June Ledger; two daughters, Elizabeth 18th, 1936, They lived and farmed in Walden of Portland, Oregon and Edith the north Rudyard and Hingham Hodges of Sandpoint, Alaska; one communities until 1973, when they son, Roger of Gildford; three sisters, moved to a farm east of Ledger in Gladys Torgerson of Seattle, Toole County. Although Don retired, Washington, Irene Jackson of he continued to work because "he Rudyard, and Verda Warner of just loved to drive tractor", In 1988 at . Monarch; eight grandchildren; 11 age 77 he finally quit working, but great-grandchildren; and numerous only because of failing health, nieces and nephews. Don was , Don moved to the Liberty County preceded in death by his parents and NurSing Home in Chester in 1993 and two brothers (Edgar and Ervin), has lived there since, He died at the Memorial services were held at ,Chester hospital on the evening of 11 :00 a.m. Friday (Dec. 27th) at the Saturday (December 21st, 1996), He Calvary Church in Rudyard with MARY (ROLPH) LUHRS Born: January 8, 1913 - Died: July A, 1996 Liberty County Times July 24, 1996

Mary Luhrs downtown Portland. Mary Rolph Luhrs was born on Mary passed away q~ieUy in her January 8th, 1913 south of Joplin at sleep the early morning of July 4th at the family homestead. She received her daughter's home in Bend, OR. her elementary education in country The Mass of Christian Burial was schools where her mother usually celebrated at Holy Rosary church in tough!. Her high school diploma was Portland with burial at Forest Lawn from Joplin High, and she was Cemetery in Gresham; OR next to Mr Valedictorian of her class! mother and father, H.D. and Jessie,' Mary graduated with honors from Rolph and her youngest brother, "Bud". ' . the Sacred Heart Hospital school of MiHy is survived by her th~ee nursmg and recieved her P.H. degree. children, Mary Ann Jayn of PortlaAd, In 1936, she maried Walter Luhrs in John Luhrs of San Clemente, CA, and Cut Bank. Due to his ill health, they faye mattioda of Bend, OR, her two rnoved 10 Portland, OR and during the sisters Hietpas Scheivonne of war years she worked as a pipe fitter in Portland, and Monica "Dolly" Smith of the ship-yard to support her family. In Chester, MT, a brother, Myron Rolph 1945. Walter died, leaving her to raise ofThe Dalles, OR, eight grandchildren, three children ages five, six, and seven. and two great-grandhildren. Alier the war, she went to work at St. She was preceded in death not only Vincent's Hospital first as a nurse, by her parents and husband, but by !hen as a supervisor. For l!,Iany years, three brothers and two sisters. she. was head of the Ceniral Supply. Mary was a loving mother, daughter, T Ilese last years she lived in an grandmother, and sister. She was apartment in a retirement home in always ready with a smile and a word of encouragement. EDNA GRACE

operator at the telephone company for ''word search" puzzles. Edna was a Roy Goodbar. petite lady with a large collection of Ed na met her second husband, Loyd clothes and shoes; she took pride in Lund; they were married on December her apparel and appearance. 2, 1947 at Havre. They made their Survivors include her daughter and home in the Chester community, where son-in-law, Gloria and Loyd Boyer of Loyd farmed. In the mid-1950's Edna Chester; four grandchildren, Darla worked as a store clerk at the John Boyer of Seattle, Lana Boyer of Great Askvold Pharmacy. From 1970-1978 Falls, Dana Lalum of Chester and Rod she worked as playground supervisor Boyer of Miles City; four great­ at the Chester Schools, and also grandchildren (Dustin, Damon and helped in the lunchroom there. Devan Lalum and Caitlin Boyer). Edna Her husband, Loyd, died on April 6, was preceded in death by not only her 1972. Edna remained in their Chester husband and parents, but also by her home until 1978, when she moved to four siblings (Herbert Jr, Katherine, the Sweetgrass Lodge (she was one Georgia and Ernestine) and a of the first residents there). During granddaughter Juanita Marie Boyer. many of her years at the Lodge, Edna Funeral services were held at 11 Edna Grace (Showell) Lund was served as a news correspondent for a.m. Tuesday, April 23 at the Chester born at Missoula on December 28, the Liberty County Times. When her United Methodist Church with 1912. She was one of fi Ve children health failed in 1995, she moved to the Reverend Lyndon Kacick officiating. born to Mary Wright and Herbert Liberty County Nursing Home and has Karen Stack accompanied Wayne Showell Sr. After Edna's mother died lived there since. Edna died at the Wardell, who sang "Beyond the in childbirth, the Showell children were Chester hospital on the early morning Sunset" and "The Lord's Prayer". The placed in the Intermountain Children'S of Saturday, April 20, 1996. She was congregation sang "How Great Thou Home in Helena for adoption. Edna 83 years old. Art". Ushers were Harley Rudolph and was a young girl when she was adopted Edna has been a longtime member Neil Shepherd. Grandsons serving as by Charles and Nellie Wickland. They of the United Methodist Church and pallbearers were Rodney Boyer, Dale moved to Portland, Oregon where United Methodist Women in Chester. Lalum, Dustin Lalum and Damon Edna grew up and received her formal She was also a member of the Lalum. Honorary bearers were Edna's education. She graduated from American Legion Auxiliary. She was a friends in the Chuckwagon Band , who Clatskanie High School in 1931. loyal supporter and active participant performed afew songs in her memory. Edna married Roger Ash Hoover in in the Hi-line Chuckwagon Band; she Interment was at the Chester Vancouver, Washington in1935. They played the saxaphone. Edna's hobbies Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at had a daughter, Gloria. Their marriage included knitting, embroidery and the church. Arrangements were by ended in divorce in 1940, so Edna and playing cards (she liked "whist" and Rockman Funeral Chapel. Memorials her daughter came to Cheste.r to be pinochle). In her quiet hours she will be given to the Methodist Church riear her sister, Katherine Keith. She enjoyed watching television or working or the Sweetgrass Lodge. began working as a switchboard CLARENCE JACK LYNCH :, born: Mar_ 26, 1915 -- died: June 12, 1996 Liberty County Times June 19, 1996 I Clarence J. Lynch Clarence Jack Lynch was born at Geyser, Montana on March 26th, 1915. Hewasone of six children born by his parents; by three brothers (Ed, to Grace Smith and Michael Lynch, Roy and Shirley); and by a grandson Jr. Clarence was a third generation (Randy Patrick), Montanan who grew up on a cattle He is survived by his wife of 54 ranch that was homesteaded by his years, Gladys of Rudyard; by four grandfather Michael Lynch Sr., in daughters and their spouses, 1888, The ranch was located near including Collin Tipp of Missoula, the head of Arrow Creek in the Florene and Chuck Patrick of Billings, Highwood Mountains. Penny and Dennis Kleingartner of Following his formal education, Lakeside and Jodi and Skip Harden Clarence moved to Great Falls in of Misso~la; two sisters, Ellen Clarke 1930 and worked at different jobs in of Vaughn and Florence Fish of Great the surrounding community. On April Falls; and by several grandchildren 13th, 1942, he married Gladys and great-grandchildren. Rugtvedt. Clarence loved his family and Clarence was inducted into the U.S. friends. He enjoyed working, Army during World War II and served attending rodeos, and listening to in Europe in the 65th Infantry Division, country western music. He was a Shortly before the end of the war, he member of Our Savior's Lutheran participated in. the liberation of Church in Rudyard; he once served Mauthausen and German Stalag as church treasurer and was active in concentration camps. the earlier development of the church , Following his honorable discharge, Memorial services were held at Clarence returned to Montana, He 1:00 p.m, Saturday (June 15th) at began farming the Rugtvedt family Our Savior's Lutheran Church in homestead south of Rudyard. He and Rudyard with Reverend Bart Coleman Gladys made their home at Rudyard officiating, Grandson, Jeff fromthattimeon, exceptforthewinter Kleingartner, offered a special reading months they spent in Mesa, Arizona, and personal comments, Sharon In 1958, Clarence started the Lynch Spicher served as organist and the Tire Company in Rudyard. In 1961 he congregation sang "Battle Hymn of and his business partners (Jim the Republic", A family friend from Brewington and the late W, V, Montee) Missoula, Pastor David Ophus, sang formed B,L.M,Tire Company. They "Beautiful Savior", "How Great Thou owned several tire stores throughout Art", and ''Borning Cry", Ushers were Montana and neighboring states, In Gerry Langel, Bud Een, and Bobby ~ , 1977 they sold their interests to a Toner. Burial of ashes and graveside company known as "Tire-Rama". prayers followed at the Rudyard Clarence continued to farm at Cemetery. A coffee hour for family Rudyard through the fall of 1995 with and friends was held at the church, the help of his close friend, Gerry Arrangements by Rockman Funeral Langel. His health began to fail at age Chapel,Chester. Memorials will be 80, and the cancer slowly took its toll. given toOur Savior's Lutheran Church Clarence and Gladys recently moved or to donor'S choice, to Missoula so that his daughters could help with his medical care. He passed away quietly at his daughter's home on the early afternoon of Wednesday (June 12th, 1995). He was 81 years old. Clarence was preceded in death FRANK ALBERT MEISSNER born: Jun. 28, 1913 -- died: Dec. 27, 1 996 Liberty County Times Jan. 8, 1997

Frank loved working with horses (especially colts) and enjoyed raising buffalo on the ranch. He was an im­ maculate housekeeper and during his quiet hours at home he enjoyed read­ ing (he was fond of local and Montana historicals). Frank liked rodeos and .had attended the Calgary Stampede on numerous occasions. Although not an avid hunter, he did enjoy a hunting trip to Alaska, mainly just to experi­ ence the beautiful environment there. Frank is survived by three broth­ ers, George (and wife, Gladys). Lawrence, and Paul (and wife, Arlene), and o!",e sister, Margaret, all of Chester. Other survivors include foiH nephews, Shawn, Blaine, Wallace, and Ken; two neices, Joey Frank A. Meissner and Pam; and three great-nephews, Frank Albert Meissner was born on St"lea, Jere'my and Jeff. Frank was June 28th, 1913 at the family ranch preceded in death by his parents and south 6f Chester, Montana. He was two brothers (Ernest in 1993 and Joe one of seven children born to Margaret in 1995). Eckert and George Meissner, Sr. Vigil Prayers were recited by Tom Frank grew up on the family farm and Osterman at 7:30 p.m. Monday (Dec. attended the Meissner School near 30th) at st. Mary's Catholic Church in there. Following his formal educa­ Chester. . tion, Frank began 'working for area' The Funeral Mass was celebrated ranchers, including LD. Pugsley, by Father Joseph Marmion at 2:00 Henry Kolstad, Morris Stewart, Walt p.m. Tuesday at the church. Iris White Widmer, and V.M. Smith. He eventu­ served as organist. A vocal quartette ally came back to the family (arm to of John, Jack, and Pat Seidlitz and become a lifelong working partner at Anne Seidlitz-Melton performed "On Meissner Ranches. Eagle's Wings", "Hosea", "Bread, Frank was inducted into the U.S. Blessed & Broken", and "Valleys of Army d:lriOlg World War II. He served the Green". At the end of the service in the medical corp in the European­ Oscar Erickson sang "Home on the African-Middle Eastern Campaign. He range". Ushers were Jack Smith and was honorably discharged in 1946 Larry Elings. Mass participants were and returned to the family ranch .. Tom Osterman (reader), Deb In 1952 Meissner's purchased the Jeppesen (eulogist), Ken Osterman Prescott Ranch near the Sweetgrass and Jeremy Seidlitz (servers), and Hills. Frank and brother George Ken Gagnon (eucharistic ·minister). moved there to work and manage this Pallbearers included Arnold Lalum, extended ranch in northern Liberty Dick Burrows, Dan Wolery, Mark County. They have lived there since. Wickum, Carl Klingaman and David Frank's health remained good over Pugsley. Interment was at the Chester the years. At age 83 he continued to Cemetery where the military flag was work on a daily basis. On this past presented to the family by Don Friday morning (Dec. 27th, 1996) Buffington. A luncheon followed at Frankcomplained of some back pains, the church. Arrangements by and he later collapsed in his home. Rockman Funeral Chapel, Chester. He was dead Of! arrival of ambulance personnel. ELVINA MELDRUM born: Dec. 1, 1911 -- died: Dec. 25. 1996 Liberty County Times Jan. 8, 1997

Elvina Meldrum Elvina Meldrum passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 1996 in Long Beach, California. Born on December 1, 1911, in Chester, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Keldrauk. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Julian Meldrum; her son Jerry Meldrum and wife Kaye; her granddaughter Melodie; her daughter Heather Leonardo and husband Steve Leonardo. She is also survived by sisters Loreida Griffith and husband Tom, Ella Boren and husband Bill; and brothers John Keldrauk and wife Cornelia, Walter Keldrauk, Alex Keldrauk and wife Ruth, Rolland Keldrauk and wife Mary, and Jerry Keldrauk, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and close friends. She was dearly loved and will be sorely missed. Funeral services were conducted at the Forest Lawn Hope Chapel in Cypress, California on Saturday, December 28, 1996. Inter­ ment was at the Forest Lawn Memo­ rial Park in Cypress, California. IRENE (WHITE) MOOG born: May 23. 1900 -- died MAy 16. 1996 Liberty County Times May 22. 1996

Irene's hobbies were many. She enjoyed sewing, tatting, crocheting, gardening and fishing. She liked to play cards (especially pinochle). In her younger days she loved to go dancing (reportedly, she was exceptional at the "waltz"). She also enjoyed jigsaw and crossword puzzles. But probably her greatest love was babysitting! She would drop whatever she was doing for a chance to take care of her grandchildren. R.eade rs were Mary Jane Moog and Irene Moog Irene was a very happy lady with a Chnsty Lakey. Eulogist was Angela Mary Irene (White) Moog was born good sense of humor. During her life Moog and Eucharistic minister was in Collis, Minnesotaon May23rd,1900. she maintained a positive attitude and Vernon Moog. Altar servers were She was one of seven children born to strong religious convictions. She was Alphonse LaBlanc White and Rose Anthony. and Nic holas Moog. The an inspiration to her family. communion gifts were presented by Mader. She came to Montana with her Survivors include two daughters, family in 1909 and they homesteaded Shi/a Peters, Rosanne Wasson Alice Lakey of Chester and Margaret Colleen Overcast and Carole Schile' near Inverness. Irene completed her Bailey of Las Vegas, Nevada; four formal education .at Inverness. Ushers were Rob and Darn Moog: sons, Otto "Bud" Moog of Great Falls, Pallbearers included Mark Lakey and She married otto Henry Moog at the Robert "Bob" Moog of Inverness, Sacred Heart Catholic Church on J~e, Rich, Grady, Ken, Bruce and Vernon "Blackie" Moog of Inverness, Michael Moog. Interment was in the September 8th, 1920. Otto worked as and Leonard "Len" Moog of Littleton, Inverness Cemetery with a manager of the Moog General Store Colorado; one sister, Violet Smith of arrangements by Rockman Funeral in Inverness and inherited a 160-acre Superior, Iowa; 44 grandchildren; 69 Chapel of Chester. A lunCheon farm south of town from his brother. great-grandchildren; two great-great­ followed at the church. Irene and Otto made their home on the grandchildren; and many nieces and farm and raised their family of six. . nephews. Irene was preceded in death They both worked hard; Irene handled not only by her husband and parents, the farming details and Otto worked but also by three brothers (Anthony, on the railroad. Sundays were set aside William and Herbert White). by two for church and fa.mily get-togethers. sisters (Helen Seidlitz and Margaret Alter 65+ years of married life, Otto White), and by two grandchildren (John died on March 14th, 1986. Irene 'Moog and Paul Lakey). remained atthefamily home until 1989, . Rosary prayers were led by Irene's when declining health took her to the son, Vernon, at 7:30 p.m. Monday Liberty County Nursing Home in (May 20th) at Sacred Heart Church in Chester. She died peacefully at the Inverness. The funeral mass was rest home on the late evening of . celebrated by Father Joseph Marmion Thursday (May 16th), 1996. She was at 11 :00 a.m. Tuesday ·at the church,·,. just a week shy of being 96 years old. Special music was provided by Iris Irene was a lifelong member of White, Marcus Jochim, and members Sacred Hearth Church and had been of the church choir. Songs included active in the Altar Society. She served "Ave Maria", "To Jesus Heart All as a Hill County 4-H leader for many Burning", "Here I Am,Lord", "Tis the years and was very proud when she Month of OurMother", and "Holy God was awarded a diamond pin from the We Praise Thy Name". 4-H organization. In addition, she had been active in the Inverness P.T.A. during those early years. EUGENE HARRISON MOORE Born: August 7, 1957 - Died: April '24, 1996 Liberty County Times May 1, 1996

I Eugene Moore - !" , . Eugene Harrison Moore, 38, of Joplin. formerly of Shelby passed away Wednesday due to a gun shot wound. . He was born August 7, 1957 at Shelby to Harrison and Margaret (Hanes) Moore. He graduated from Shelby High School in 1976. That same year on July 10th he married Tammy Luckenbill at Sunburst. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corp. and was stationed in Germany for a time. After the service he attended Montana State University at Bozeman for two years. He then . returned to Shelby and worked in the oil fields. In 1984 he purchased the old Husky Oil Station in Shelby and renamed it Moore Truck Stop. In 1990 he boughtthe Joplin Farm Store wh ich he had operated until his death. Survivors include his wife Tammy. son Thomas and daughter Jennifer. all at home in Joplin; his mother and step-father. Margaret and Herb Silberman of Shelby; sisters, Penny Horner and Grace Cullen, both of Hele.na; brothers, Duane and Bradford Moore. both of Whitefish. He was preceded in death by his father. Harrison. Funeral services were held at 11 :00 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, at St. Luke's Lutheran Church in Shelby with the Rev. Darrell Cousino officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Shelby. Whitted Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. A.lLEN N. NELSON Born: July 11, 1941 - Died: March 15. 1996 Liberty County Times March 20, 1996

March 19 at 2:00 p.m. at st. Luke's Falls, Idaho and Barbara Eggebrecht Lutheran Church with burial in the of Richey; seVen grandchildren: Sarah Mountain View Cemetery. Whitted and Rebecca McDonald, Shane Keller, Funeral Chapel was in charge of the Matthew, Tyler and Lindsey Zuroff and arrangements. Troy Nelson. Nelson was born July 11, 1941 at Billings to Norman and Mabel Crogan Nelson. He was raised in Richey where he graduated from high school in 1960. He married Gloria Frank on October 16, 1969 in Glendive. She died March 9, 1995. Nelson learned the trade of a pressman. Over the years he enjoyed compiling and printing many regional area history books. He moved to Shelby in 1973 where he was employed at the Shelby Promoter until the presenttime. Nelson was a member of st. Luke's Lutheran Church. He enjoyed bingo, bowling, fishing, camping and spending Allen Ne/son time with his grandchildren. Allen N. Nelson, 54, of Shelby, a Survivorsincludeason, Todd Nelson longtime Shelby Promoter pressman, of Butte; daughters: Vickie Nelson and died of cancer on Friday, March 15 at friend Robert Wahl of Chester and the Toole C-ounty Hospital. Penny and husband Mal Zuroff of Funeral services were Tuesday, Richey; sisters: Dee Heser of Idaho DEWEY RAY NICKOLEY " Born: Feb.20. 1933 -- died: Apr.;8. 1996 Liberty County Times Apr. 1 7 - 1996

Dewey worked at Mission Chevrolet in San Gabriel for 20+ years. They lived in Glendora from 1967-1992. After Dewey retired in 1992, they moved to Magalia (Califo. rni,,) to be close to ~he, ir good friends, t~e Hicks' .In 1993 Dewey suffered a ; sdver~he~rtatt~ckwlth " poor prOgnosi~ . The following year his buddy, Bill, died. Dewey and lona moved to Havre, Montana in July of 1995 to be closer to family and friends and to enjoy their retirement years. Onthe late afternoon of Monday (April 8th, 1996), Dewey laid down on his recliner for a nap Funeral services were held at 2:00 before supper. He died peacefully in p.m. Saturday (April 13th) at the his sleep. He was 63 years old. Rockman Funeral Chapel in Chester 8 Dewey's friends and co-workers in with Reverend lyndon Kacick California gave him the nickname, officiating. Iris White served as organist Dewey Nickoley "Whitey", which has stuck with him and the congregation sang "Amazing Dewey Ray, Nickoley was born on throughout the years. Whitey loved Grace". Special vocal music by Jerome February 20th, 1933 at Alta. Vista, the game of golf, and played a lot of it lincoln included "On Eagle's Wings" Morris County, Kansas. He was one of during his healthy years in California. and "Battle Hymn of the Republic". two children born to Karl and Nellie He had a small collection of old and Pallbearers were Donald, Donavan (Swartz) Nickoley. His mother died in foreign coins. Several years ago he and Conrad Heimbigner and Irvin, Brett childbirth with her third child, so Dewey enjoyed playing cards (especially and Blake Borst. Interment was at the and brother Lloyd lived with their "canasta") and working crossword Chester Cemetery where a tape­ grandparents in those early years. puzzles. More. recently h~ en!oyed recording of "Anchors Aweigh" was They eventually moved to Indio, reading mystenes, Reader s Digest, played, followed by military 'taps' and California where Dewey'sfatherserved or National Geographic. Whitey was presentation of the "l'lg by Conrad . as deputy marshal. His : "ther met and an avid sports fan and liked to watch Heimbigner. A coffee hourwas held at married his second wife, Neldora. To sporting events on television. He ~as the mortuary. 'c. ': this union two siblings were born best described as a simple, qUiet, 'I (Charles and Karlene), and Neldora unassuming man ... became mother to the four Nickoley Dewey is survived by his wife, lana children. of Havre; son, Johnnie Joe Nickoley of Dewey received his education in Pamona, California; three daughters, California. He attended MAD. High Patricia lynn Stengel of Missoula, School (Monrovia/Arcadia/Duarte Diane lona Johnson of Missoula, and consolidation). In 1951 before Barbara Jean Evans of Azusa, graduating Dewey joined the U.S. California; 11 grandchildren; three Navy. He served four years during the great-grandchildren; his moth~r, Korean Conflict and was stationed Neldora NickohW of MonrOVia, aboard the U.S.S. lST-1146. Dewey California;two brothers, lloyd Nickoley was "honorably discharged" in 1955 of Ventura, California and Charles and returned to Monrovia, California. Nickoley of Monrovia, California; one He began working as an ('luto service sister, Karlene thase of Pasadena, technician. Dewey and his best friend, California; numerous nephews and Bill Hicks, lived together for several nieces; and a pet dog, "Tiffy". He was years. Dewey met lona Dicken preceded in death by his mother, father, VanVleet (formerly of Chester, and a niece (Julie. Nickoley). Montana) and they were married on July 2nd , 1966 at Monrovia. He became the father to lona's three daughters and to his only son, Johnnie Joe. (Coincidentally, lona's good friend, Ervene, married Dewey's good friend, Bill.) PAUL BENJAMIN ODEGARD born: Aug. 9, 1911 -- di ed: Aug. 12, 1996 liberty County Times Aug. 21, 1996

r# have lived here since. of Chester; two sons and th E1 ir wives, Ben worked as a rural mail carrier to Dick and Myrna Batzer of Gqlesburg, the north Chester community for 26 Illinois and' Terry and Susan Pdegard years (from 1950 to 1976). He operated of Billings; one daughter and her the first contract school bus into husband, Susie and Dean Wollan of Chester from 1954-56. In addition, he Colstrip; seven grandchildren, purchased some acreage at the including Randy, Steve, Scott, Jim, original Whitlash townsite that T.J., Chad and Twink; five, great­ contained a nice artesian well, so he grandchildren; two sisters, Alma supplemented his income by hauling Bender of Tacoma, Washington and fresh,waterto local farmers for several Ruth Dundell of Soap Lake, years. And last but not least, Ben Washington; and numerous nephews rented farmland untit he was able to 'and nieces. Ben was preceded in death purchase his own place south of by his parents, byfourbrothers (Henry, Chester. He did all of his own work Harry, Hans and Tony), and by four until age 84, when his health began to sisters ' (Annie, Hannah, Alvina and fail. Helen). Ben had a lot of interesting Special note from Ben's daughter: experiences during his life, and his "We love you, Dad, with all our hearts family is certain he had a "Guardian and will always miss you, until we are Angel" who helped him get through his together again in Heaven." Ben Odegard many p'erilsandadveritures! Although Funeral services were held at 11 :00 Paul Benjamin Odegard, beloved he wasn't asocialite, he enjoyed people a.m. Saturday (Aug. 17th) at the husband, father, grandpa and great­ an~ touched many lives overthe years. Chester United Methodist Church with grandpa, went to be with the Lord on Worthy of note was the fact that Ben Reverend Lyndon Kacick officiating. August 12th, 1996. he , had just , was anenvironmentalist before itstime; Dr. Richard Buker served as eulogist. celebrated his 85th birthday a few he loved animals and wildlife, and has Gary Wollan shared a special message days before. always beena steward of th,e land and that had been written by a family friend, Ben was-born at Lohmand, Alberta, natural resources. Lois Olmstead. Jan Christofferson was Canada on August 9th, 1911. He was Ben's hob:':· ,)s were simple. He organist and the' congregation sang one of 11 children born to, Anton and , enjoyed playing cards (especially "How Great Thou Art". Vocal tributes Bertha (Burtson) Odegard. His parents pinochle and poker) and checkers. He by Wayne Wardell included "In the had immigrated from Norway to collected anything and everything. Sweet By-&-By", "The Old Rugged Minnesota, then homesteaded in He loved children and served as a Cross", and "Sweet Hour of Prayer" . A Alberta. Ben grew up at Lohmand and good role-model to those he video that depiCted Ben's life was received his education there, then befriended. Ben's greatest joy was his shown. Pallbearers were Spike began working as' a ranchhand. He "40-acre Paradise" at Whitlash where Unterseher, Mark Zerbe, Tom Wood, came to Montana at age 18 and worked he busied himself with sheep, cattle, Cliff Wickum, Jim Carter and Warren for numerous ranches in the horses, ducks, geese, dogs, and Wickum. A luncheon followed the Sweetgrass Hills area.' In addition to countless other animals he raised there services. breaking and selling horses, Ben over the years! It was Ben's wishes to be buried at worked for private oil drillers and Ben loved his family and enjoyed the Trinity Cemetery north of Lothair. Montana/Dakota Utilities. their happiness. They arethankful that Pastor Kacick lead graveside prayers Ben married a Whitlash area school he retained a sharp mind and good there at 2:00 p.m. Arrangements were teacher, Bessie Peterson Bafier, on sense of humor to the end. by Rockman Funeral Chapel of April 15th, 1942. They lived in Whitlash Ben is survived by his wife, Bessie Chester. until 1950, then moved to Chester and OSCAR ORAW born: Feb. 19. 1 91 1 -- died: Jun. 10. 1996 Liberty County Times June 19. 1996

OscarOraw Oscar Oraw, age 85, died Monday (June 10th) at the Northern Nevada Medical Center in Sparks, Nevada. A native of Chester, Montana, Oscar was born on February 19th, 1911. He was one of three children born to JoSeph and Wilhelmina (Erjbe) Oraw, Estonian immiarants who homesteaded in Montana in 1910. Oscar grew up on the family farm northwest of Chester and received his formal education at a country · school near Tiber. He spent the majority of his life farming in the Chester area before reiiring in 1979. A few years later Oscar moved to Sparks, Nevada where he has lived since. He never married. His sUNivors include his sister, Theresa Rudtvedt of Sparks; His brother, Ben Oraw of Chester; three nieces, Arlene Larson of Phoenix, Arizona,leda Nugent of Butte, Montana, and Brenda Schweitzer of Sparks;three nephews, ' Calvin Oraw of Sidney, Montana, and Steve and Rod Oraw, both of Chester; fourgreat-nieces, Nicole Smith, Holly Oraw, Melissa Oraw and Lynsey Oraw; and five great -nephews, Travis and Tyson Schweitzer, Joel Oraw, Brad Oraw and Jordan Oraw. Oscar was preceded in death by h is parents. Cremationwasdoneb ~ the Walton Funeral Home in Sparks, 'lrwada. A memorial seNice is sch <,d uled for Friday (June 21 st) at the Community First Church of God in Sparks. Graveside seNices with burial of ashes will be held at 4:00 p.m. Friday (June 28th) at the Chester Cemetery . . Reverend Thomas Dunham will officiate. Local arrangements by Rockman Funeral Chapel of Chester. RICHARD KENNETH OVERLIE born: Jan 14. 1938 --- died: May 12, 1996 Liberty County Times May 22, 1996

Dick's health began failing about three years ago. Although his abdominal problems became."severe this past year, he refused surgery. Even through his pain and discomfort, Survivors include his wife, Bonnie he continued working until2112 weeks of Chester; four children, Richard before his death. Dick was recently Overlie of Taunton, Mass., Ronald admitted to the Chester Hospital for Overlie of Tigard, Oregon, Kaloni treatment of abdominal tumors and Taylor of Great Falls and Laura Overlie peritonitis. He developed blo~ clots, of Chester; nine grandchildren; his so was transferred to the Deaconess father, Olav Overlie of Chester; two Hospital in Great Falls. He died there brothers, Paul Overlie of Chester and on Sunday evening, May 12. He was Eric Overlie of Bozeman; three sisters, 58years old. Donna Lingle of Shelby, Mary Dick was a member of. the Shelby Hendrickson of Arnhem, Holland, and Elks Club, the Chester Jaycees, and Deborah White of Bozeman; and , the Chester American legion. he was numerous nephews and nieces. Dick Dick Overlie '':'- ''dl1e Bf ' tM ' I~~I ; :t~~erans ' ~no - w~s was preceded in death by his mother Richard Kenneth Overlie was born always willing to serve at bunal details and a grandson, Eric. at Terry on January 14, 1938. he was and Memorial Day ceremonies. In past Memorial services were held at 4 the eldest son of six children born to years he was a memberofthe Chester/. p.m. Thursday, May 16 at Our Savior's Olav and Elaine (Graw),.Overlie. Dick Rudyard bowling leagues and had Lutheran church in Chester with received his early education atTerry, participated-as a player and umpire in Reverend Tom Dunham officiating. then moved to Bozeman with his family the local softball program. Dick had Special readings were by Dick's at age 13. He continued his education very strong political and philosophical brother-in-law, Shelby Joel Kelley_ at Gallatin High School. At age 17 beliefs and at least one-a-year he wrote Ruth Maatta accompanied her Dick enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. he a "thought-provoking" lettertothe editor daughter, Lissa who sang "Amazing served during peacetime and was to the Great Falls Tribune. Grace" and "Prayer". ' stationed in Japan. While in the military, Dick had many hobbies. He enjoyed Honorary bearers were friends in he received his G.E.D. Following his photography, classical music (and the Chester American Legion and honorable discharge, Dick returned to some modern "rock-and-roll" music, V.F. W. Memorial bearers were special Bozeman. too), camping, fishing, gardening and friends including Clay Stephens, He married Bonnie J. Kelley at yard work. He liked guns and Dennis Hanson, Bud Swank, Jim Bozeman on June 21, 1959. During explosives (specifically, fireworks), but Johnson, Howard Nicholson, Duane their married life they lived in various he was 0Q1 a hunter. Dick was an Gjesdal, Jim Teske and George Montana communities including excellent cook; some of his specialities Brodeur. A luncheon followed at the Bozeman, Wolf Point, Kremlin, Hav~e included sweet and sour chicken and church. and Great Falls. In 1968 they settled In pork roast. He enjoyed picking berries Private interment of ashes was Chester where they lived and raised from which he made delicious jams, completed at the Chester Cemetery their family of four from that time on. toppings and wines. D~~ _ Io-",~~_ all prior to services: Arrangements by Dick worked a variety of jobs during Rockman Funeral Chapel. his life. He was a general laborer, car a~imals . He secretly fed all of the stray Undesignated memorials will be used salesman, custom-cutter, insurance cats in the neighborhood and recently by the family for 'Dick's medical had been nurturing a pet gartersnake salesman, grocer, bartender and more. expenses. Locally he had worked at the Havre (affectionately called "Jake-the­ Safeway, the Chester County Fair the Snake".) Dick was a practical joker Chester Trading Company, the Shelby and funster. He loved to play and frolic Elks Club, the Dunkirk Inn and at one with the grandkids and the oldest time or another had served as grandson called him "Pet M~nster" . bartender in every saloon in Chester. He was a kind-hearted, sentimental For the past seven years Dick was man who will be missed by his family employed atthe Vets Club in Chester. and friends. ANNA MARY (THEIS) PETERS born: July 17, 1891 -- died: Dec.22, 1996 age: 105 Liberty County Ti mes Jan. 1, 1997

Montana in 1911 and proved her Anna Peters homestead in 1912. In June of 1916 Anna Mary (Theis) Peters, 105, a she married Charles Peters of Conrad. homesteader and retired homemaker Anna loved to crochet, embroider, died Sunday, December 22, 1996, in quilt and play cards. a Shelby Nursing Home of natural Preceding her in death were her causes. husband, Charles Peters in 1976; two Funeral Mass was held Friday, infant children, Mayette and Irene; \ December 27. 1996 at St. Michael and three grandsons, Allen Frank, -O'gatholic Church in Conrad. Interment Donald and Gerald Schaefer. followed in the Mount Olivet Cemetery Surviving are si~ children: Helen in Conrad. The Pondera Funeral Frank of Kalispell; Amelia Schaefer Home was in charge of the of Chester; Lester "Bud" Peters of arrangements. Ledger; Agnes Schaefer of Livingston; Anna was born July 17, 1891 in Rose Pesfer of Stanford; and Donald Western Minnesota near Tintah to Peters of Conrad; 35 grandchildren; Nick' and Catherine Thies. She was 57 great-grandchildren; two great­ the sixth of eight children. Her mother great-grandchildren; and numerous died when she was five, killed by a nieces and nephews. lightning strike. She moved to MERLE WARREN PETERSEN Born: February 10, t 926 - 01 ed: Jul y 17, 1996 L1berty County Tlmes July 24, 1996

flower beds. He loved people; never also survived by three sisters-Bernice rt:Iet a stranger, never met a person he Nash of Essex, Maxine Penix of didn't1ike. He loved telling jokes and Everett, Washington and Marjone making people happy. S"aumann of Conrad and brother Bruce Merle worked hard at his farming 'of Brady. Preceding him In death were and his carpentry. After retiring from his parents and brothers R.ussel, farming, he built many .fine crafted Stanley and Roland, wood cabinets and other furniture. He A family commitment service was loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, 'held at the family farmon July 20. A camping and especially traveling with memorial service will be held on friends.' He enjoyed square dancing Wednesday, July 31 atl pm, at the as well as the waltz andpoll

, Jude's Catholic Church in Havre and "When Irish Eyes are Smiling". There was active in the "Catholic Daughters". was a piano solo by Jesse Anderson. While living in Joplin, she was a Pallbearers were Della's sons and member of St. Mary's Catholic Church honorary bearers were her brothers. in Chester and Sacred Heart Catholic Ushers were Lance and Ryan Evans. , Church in Inverness. Mass participants included Della's Della enjoyed traveling, and sister, who placed the Pall; Austin especially enjoyed the many trips she Evans and Eric Moog, who were altar took with her brothers and sisters to servers; Rikki Evans and Debbie Las Vegas. ' She loved her family and Yocum, who served as readers; she spent a lot of time with them, be Della's daughters and grandchildren it shopping, walking, or visiting. Della presented the Communion Gifts and also enjoyed reading. She was a lov­ floral tributes; Mike McLain was ing mother who was totally devoted to Eucharistic Minister; and daughter her family ... Linda Fossen was the eulogist. Fol­ Her survivors include four lowing the Mass there was a memo­ daughters, Linda Fossen of Eugene, rial dinner atthe Eagles Clubin Havre. Oregon, Mary Ann Moog (and Graveside services were held at the husband, Daren) of Havre, Connie Joplin Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. Friday. Della Mae (Cole) Pimley was born Anderson (and husband Delbert) of A coffee hour followed at Kjos hall in in Havre, Montana on January 16th, Joplin, and Lois Evans (and husband, Joplin. Arrangements by Rockman 1927. She was the fqurth of ten Larry) of Chester; six sons, Joseph of Funeral Chapel, Chester. children born to Wilford and Marie Joplin, William (and wife, Maureen) (Shinners) Cole. Della grew up in of Wichita Falls, Texas,Robert (and Havre and received her elementary wife, Hilda) of Camarillo, California, education at St. Jude's Parochial Dale (and wife, Cindy) of Joplin, School. After graduating from Havre Richard of Kent, Washington, and High School in 1945, she went on to Jerry (and wife, Sharon) of Billings; attend Northern Montana College. 28 grandchildren; one great­ That same year she worked as a clerk grandson; five sisters, Thelma McLain at Clack's Hardware Store in Havre. of Havre, Dorothy Solomon of Havre, Della met her future husband, Jean Stengem of Whitefish, Lois Orville L. Pimley, and they were mar- Waller of Yakima, Washington, and ried in Havre on November 4th, 1947. Ann LaCroix of Billings; fOl.lrbrothers, After spending their first year of mar- William Cole of Havre, Richard Cole riage in Mill Valley, California, Orville ' of Havre, James ~ol~ of Havre and and Della returned to the Pimley farm ThomasCole ofWhlteilsh; and numer­ north of Joplin where they raised ten ous nephews and nieces. Della was children. Orville died on September preceded in death by her husband 6th, 1980. Della remained in the Joplin and her parents. community until 1985, when sheA family Rosary service was held at moved to Havre. She lived in Havre 7:00 p.m. Thursday "(Oct. 17th) at St. from that time on. Jude's Catholic Church in Havre ~ The In July of 1996 Della was diagnosed Funeral Mass was celebrated at 11 :00 with colon cancer. Della's family had a.m. Friday at St. Jude's by Father been caring for her at her Havre home, Joseph Marmion of Chester. I ris White where she died peacefully on Monday served as organist and special vocal evening (October 14th, 1996). She music by Marcus Jochim included was 69 years old. "Just a Closer Walk with Thee", Della had a strong Christian faith "Whatsoever You Do", "Be Like the and was active in her church. She Sun", "The Lord's Prayer", "Be Not had currently been a member of St. Afraid", "On Eagle's Wings", "Song of Farewell", "Amazing Grace", and ESTELLA JESSE (SKONORD) PIMLEY

. " Born: March 26, 1900 - Died: December 27, 1996 Liberty County Times January 8, 1997

Liberty County Hospital and Nursing grandchildren, 99 great-grandchildren Home. She loved her "new home" in (with two more on the way!), and Chester with all of the attention and seven great-great-grandchildren; two care she received from the special , brothers, Hjalmar (and Pat) Skonord nurses there. On December 26th, of Mt. Vernon, Washington and 1996 Estella became seriously ill and Palmer (and Beth) Skonord of was transferred to the Benefis East Chester; one sister, Alma (and Lloyd) Hospital (Deaconess) in Great Falls, Hadford of Joplin; and numerous where she passed away late the fol­ nephews and nieces. lowing evening. She was 96 years Estella was preceded in death not old. only by her husband and parents, but Estella was a "homesteading also by several children (including pioneer" who loved God and always Orville and Della Pimley, Jesse and read her Daily Christian Devotions Joan Pimley, and Ike's first wife, Gertie before going to bed each night. A Pimley), two grandchildren, and four game she never grew tired of was siblings (including Trygg Skonord, "pinochle", and she played it with fam­ Ellen Zorn and an infant brother and ily and friends whenever she could. In sister). her later years she enjoyed painting Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. Estella J. Pimley pictures and making decorative yarn­ Thursday (Jan. 2nd) at the Bethel Estella .Jesse Pimley was !jorn on covered coat hangers for her family. Lutheran Church in Joplin with March 26th, 1900 in Minneapolis, Estella loved the farm. She spent Reverend Bart Coleman officiating. A Minnesota. Her parents were Lars alot of time riding bareback on her special message was sent by Pastor and Gustava (Johnson) Skonord, and !lorse. She finally had to switch to a ' Cousino, who was out-of-town at the she was one of eight children in the buggy, as there were j~st to~ many I time. Granddaughter, Linda Fossen, family. children to ride on the horse with her! shared a eulogy. Iris White served as In April of 1914 Estella came to And she loved milking cows because pianist. Judy Lake sang "We Have Montana on an-emigrant car with her it was a special time for her to just sit This Moment Today". Jerome Lincoln mother and siblings to join her father, and relax for a while. sang "Beyond the Sunset" and "The who had homesteaded 22 miles north Estella's greatest joy in life was her Old Rugged Cross". A taped song by of Joplin. children, grandchildren, and extended Cristi Lane, "One Day At A Time", On March 14th, 1917 Estella mar­ family; alot of friends and neighbors was played. Grandsons serving as ried Percy F. Pimley and they lived on affectionately called her "Grandma". pallbearers included Russ, Jim, Dale, a homestead 28 1/2 miles north of At her home the coffee pot was always Richard and Jeff Pimley and Loren town. They later moyed to the on for the many visitors who stopped , Carlson. Ushers were great­ homestead of Percy's folks (Henry to see her. It was impossible for her to grandsons, Adam Pimley and Phill and Lorena Pimley), which 'was find "bad" in anyone, as she always Hochberger. Burial was at the Joplin located just a few miles south. looked at the positive side of people. Cemetery. A coffee hour followed at Percy and Estella had 11 children, She was a very graCious lady who Kjos Hall. Arrangements by Rockman two of whom died in infancy. They always accepted the world changes Funeral Chapel, Chester. raised seven boys and two girls on with a smile and a · good word for their homestead. everyone. They retired in the early 1950's. Estella is survived by.seven children They spent their winters in Placentia, and their spouses, including five sons, California. Theirsummers were spent Anson of Joplin, Vern (and Loreene) in Glacier Park and on the farm. of Joplin. Francis "Ike" (and Maddy) In 1972 they moved to a new home of Manchester, New Hampshire, in Joplin built by their sons. Percy Percy "Tiny· (and Helen) of Minden, died in July of 1976. Estella remained Nevada, and Donald "Gumbo" (and in her Joplin home with her pet dog, Priscilla) of Joplin; and two daughters, "Muffie", her faithful companion and Viola (and Ron) Ness of Hingham best friend for 15 years. In October of and Joyce (and Ernest) Easton of 1996, ill-health took Estella to the Conrad. She's also survived by 44 CECELIA JOANNE (DOLEZAL) RO<;KMAN Born: July 21, 1917 - Died: October' 21, 1996 Liberty County Times October 30, 1996

Celia had a heart condition, so she nephews and nieces. She was .became active in the Deaconess preceded in death by her parents and Rehabilitation Program. The rehab husb~nd, by four sisters (Mary Miller, program became an important part of Sister Mary Francine, Beatrice her life. She de~rly looked forward to Oswood and ,Lillian Serbus), and by seeing her friends there and sharing three brothers (Frank, Henry and that time together. . Johnny Dolezal) . . Cecelia, a true homemaker, enjoyed Vigil Prayers Were recited by Father staying at home with her family. She Nathaniel Boi.rke at 7:00 p.m. loved to bake, was an avid reader, and Wednesday at St. Thomas the Apostle was an expert needleworker. Her Church in Billings. greatest asset was the love she had The Funeral Mass was celebrated for her family and friends. She will by Father Joseph Marmion at 2:30 always be remembered for the way p.m. Friday (Oct. 25th) at St. Mary's she loved life, her wonderful sense of Catholic Church in Chester. Iris White humor, her gracious ways, and her served as organist. Vocalist, Sharon unforgettable laugh and everlasting Jensen, performed "Father of Peace" smile. Celia was a true gift from God; "The Lord's Prayer", "On Eagle'~ Cecilia Rockman unforgettable laugh and' everlasting Wings·, and "The Green, Green Grass CeceliaJ. Rockman, age 79 passed smile. Celia was a true gift from God; of Home". Readings were· one by away on Monday (October 41 st, 1996) she touched the lives and hearts of granddaughters. Pallbearers included at the Deaconess Medicai' Center in many and her memories will live Chad Rockman, Norman Klein, David Billings. forever. Sauvegeau, Rlynn Rockman, B.J. Cecelia Joanne Dolezal was born God saw she was getting tired - And a Oswood and Tyrone Rockman. Burial north of Chester on July 21st, 1917. cure was not to be, was in the family plot at the Chester She was one of nine children born to So He put His arms around her and Cemetery. A coffee hour followed at Frank and Mary (Kodet) Dolezal. She whispered, "Come with Me". the church. Arrangements were by grew up in_the Chester area and With tearful eyes we watched her Rockman Funeral chapel. attended high school at Sacred Heart suffer, and saw her fade away. Memorials will be given to the Academy in Missoula .. Although we loved her dearly, We CardiacRehab program at Deaconess On October 9th, 1934 Celia married could not make her stay. Mediftf\!.Centex in , ~ll!il)gs. c . " ...... Harry D. Rockman at Shelby. They A golden heart stopped beating; Hard farmed northwest of Chester for working hands at rest. ". seVeral·.;.,years; ' tti~r(" m6ved to God broke our hearts to prove to us, Bainbridge Island,"Washington where He only takes the beSt. .. Harry worked as an electrician in the God did take the best, our hearts are shipyards during World War II. After broken, and we truly loved our mother the war, they returned to Montana. and grandma. Harry established himself in the Celia is survived by three daughters, electrical and construction trades, and Jeannette Janicke (and husband they ' operated the Telephone" Wayne) of Libby, Claudette Klein (and exchange in Rudyardforseveral years. husband Norman) of Centralia, After living in Superior, they made Washington, and Bemadette Rockman their home in the Flathead Valley from of Billings; on S(;)(1, t;ugene Rockman 1965 to 1977, where Harry retired (and wife Sheila) of Billings; ten from Plum Creek Mills. At that time grandchildren, including Cary Janicke, they moved to Three Forks. After 45 Rory Janicke, Justin Janicke, Kelly years of married life, her husband· Lascano, Kimberly Linegren, Cheryl passed away in 1979. Celia remained Pipper, Shelly Watson, Shane Klein, in Three F.orks until 1992,then moved Jocelyn Rockman and Chad Rockman; to " Billings to live with a daughter, 18 great-grandchildren; one brother, Bernadette. Ben Dolezal of Billings; and numerous MAYNIE M_ RODEBERG born: Mar _ 26. 1905 -- died: Jun_ 1. 1996 Liberty County Times June 1 9. 1996

Maynie Rodeberg Maynie M. Rodeberg, 91, of Mesa, Arizona formerly of Bozeman, died June 1, 1996 of natural causes. She was born March 26, 1905 in West Lima, Wisconsin. She came to Montana and taught school in Chester. Maynie married Hubert E. "Rody" Rodeberg in 1933 and moved to Bozeman where she worked for A T& T Co. until her retirement. She ' was active in Eastern Star and OAK. organizations. They moved to Mesa, Arizona in 1970. She is survived by a niece, Sharen Robertson. LEO J. SCHAEFER Born: November 26. 1921 - Died: January 13. 1996 Liberty County Times January 24. 1 996

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Ruth E. Seidlitz Ruth Seidlitz, a homemaker most of her life and a resident of Portland, Oregon for eight years, died March 28, 1996, at the age of 95 . A funeral was held Tuesday, April2, in: .Lincoln Memorial Park Funeral Home in Portland. ,Mrs. SeidlitZ was born May 10,1900, ,in,: Cl:lic.:9.go~. tI~rr:t:lfo~d.~~ . ; n<3:me~ Y'as Brownlee. As a young.girl, she moved with her family to California. She attended school in King City, California. Survivors include her sons, Edward of Salinas, California, and John of Mariposa, California; daughter, Laura Melius,Portland; brothers, Edgar Brownlee,Sacramento and Harry Brownlee, South Africa; sister, Barbara Hazelaar Salinas and Elsie Quentel Lacey, Washington ;ten grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Burial was in Lincoln Memorial Park in Portland. Friends and family are reminded of the memorial service for Ruth Seidlitz, formerly of Chester, at the R.N.A. Hail Friday, April 19 at 1 :30. , ., VIOLET (WHITE) SMITH born: Ju I y 24. 1906 -- died: Oct.3. 1996 Liberty County Times Oct. 9. 1996

her education in Inverness where she Violet Smith graduated from hi,ghschool. She then Violet Smith, .age 90 of Superior, attended Teacher's College in Dillon, Iowa died October 3 at Rosewood Montana . . ' 1 Manor Care Center, Estherville, lowa ~ She taught in several schools. in Funeral services were held at St. Montana. After her marriage the Patrick's Catholic Church on Monday, couple moved to the superior," Iowa October 7 at 10:30 a.m. Father Tom area. Thecpuple farmed until retire­ Nash presided and burial was at St. ment. Mr. Smith died .November 1, Patrick's Cemetery at EstherVille. 1,981 . Vi has been a resident of Visitation was from 4-8 p.m. Sunday Rosewood Manor Care Center since at the Henry-Olson-Fuhrman Funeral July of 1996. She was a member of Home in Estherville, Special Services St. Patrick's Catholic Church since were at 4:30 p.m. Rosary and 7 p.m. 1946, Altar and Rosary Society, Parish Vigil Service on Sunday, Catholic Daughters of America, St. October 6 at the Henry-Olson­ Monica's Circle, Superior Farm Fuhrman Funeral Home-Estherville. Womens Study Club, Superior Happy Smith Wf.lS born July 24, 19.06 in . Hour Club, Superior 500 Card Club Flaxton, N~rth Dakota to Alphonse J. and Superior Senior Citizens. White and Rose Agnes Mader. She enjoyed handywork, knitting, . She married George E. Smith on .crocheting and reading. ' May 23, 1946 at Saored Heart Catholic She was preceded ' in death by Church at Inverness. Smith received parents, husband, two brothers; Wil­ liam and Herbert · White, arid three sisters, Irene Moog, Helen Seidlitz and Margaret Whitee. Survivors, include son Art Smith (wife Vicki of rural Estherville, Iowa), granddaughter Kasey Smith, Estherville; Special nephew, Robert White, Superior, Iowa, also by many nieces, nephews and several cousins, JANEllE R_ SOllE ~ "' Born: Apr i I 8. 1966 - Oi ed: January 22. 1996 Liberty County Times &. Billings Gazette January 24, 1 996 &. January 23, 1996 Janelle R. Solie DEER LODGE - Janelle R. Network, and a member of th e Solie, 29. died at her home in Deer Janelle Solie American Diabetes Association, the­ Lodge, Monday. Jan. 22,1996. She was born April 8. 1966. in Janelle ReneeSolle, 29, a registered American Dietetic Association, the Terry to Bert and Diana Solie. At didtitian, died at her home in Deer Order of Eastern Star (Floral Chapter an early age the family moved to Lc 1ge, January 22 of complications #46) and the Deer Lodge Golf ClUb. Deer Lodge where she graduated from diabetes. Survivors include Janelle's parents . from Powell County High School. Janelle was born April 8, 1966 in Bert and Diana Solie, Deer Lodge She attended Montana State Uni­ Torry and moved with her family in sister and brother-in-law Chris ane versity in Bozeman for two years 1970 to Deer Lodge, where she Tanya Campbell, niece Dakota Maree. and graduated from the University graduated from Powell County High nephew Ryley Chrisiopher, Kalispell; of New Haven. Conn .. with a B.S. School in 1984. She attended Montana great-grandmother Frances Brown 01 in general nutrition. She held in­ State University in Bozeman for two Chester; her grandparents, Max and ternships at Beth Israel Hospital in years and graduated from the Sue Brown of Chester; and many Boston. University of Missouri in University of - New Haven in aunts, uncles and cousins. Columbia, Mo., and Baylor Hos­ Connecticut in 1989 with a B.S. in Cremation has taken place . pital in Dallas. Texas. where she became a registered dietitian. General Nutrition. She held internships Memorial services will be held Ms. Solie returned to Deer at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, the Thursday, January 25 at 11 a.m. at th e I Lodge and was the administrative University of Missouri in Columbia and First Presbyterian Church in Deei dietitian for the Montana State Baylor Hospital in Dallas, where she Lodge, with the Reverend Deva Hospitals. be·:ame a registered dietitian. ' Tetrault officiating. Through her company. "The She returned to Deer Lodge and Memorials may be made to the Firs) Only Weigh ," she was able to pro­ was the Administrative Dietitian forthe Presbyterian Church, Powell County vide dietetic counseling to many Montana State Hospitals. Through her Memorial Hospital or any cha.ity oi people. co 'npany "The Only Weigh", she was choice. She also uwned and orerated at.:e to provide dietetic counseling to Jewell Funeral Hom e is in charge 01 L.credible Edibles. a catering busi­ many people. She also owned and arrangements. ness. operated "Incredible Edibles", a Due to ill health she h"d to re­ lilllju is h her Career and bUSII1CSS . ca; clring business. Due to health She was the foundt:r of the Oi ­ cOl 'lplications, she had to relinquish abt:tic Gastroparesis Commuilica­ her career and business. ti on Network. She was ;1 member ,) anel! was the founder of the Diabetic of the American Diabetes Associ­ G " ;troparesis Com munication ation, American Dietitians Associ­ ation, Order of the Eastern Star, Floral Chapter 46 and the Deer Lodge Golf Club. Survivors include her parcnts. Bert and Diana Solie of Deer Lodge: he r great-grandmother. .:rances Brown. grandparents Max and Sue Brown, all of Chester. Mont.: and one sister. Tanya Campbell of Kalispell. Cremation has take n place. Memorial services will be T hursday II a.m. at the First Pres· byterian Church with the Rev. i )eva Tetrault officiating. Memoria ls may be made to the First Presbyterian C hurch o r Powell County Memorial Hospital. J ewell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. , - MABEL (EDMISTER) STANDIFORD born: 1909 -- died: Nov. 21. 1996 liberty County Times Nov. 27. 1996

- Tucker, Donna and Carl Nelson, Muriel Mabel Standiford and Lyle Steever, and Marion and Mabel (Edmister) Standiford, age Frank Wan ken; one sister, Doroth y 87, died Thursday evening (Nov. 21 st, Violett; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great­ 1996) at the Deaconess Medical grandchildren. Center in Great Falls following surgery. . It was her request to be cremated with no services. Arrangements are by Rockman Funeral Chapel of Chester. Mabel's survivors are four daughters and spouses, including Alta and Orie RUTH GUY STEINBACHER' born: Feb. 11. 1930 -- died: Nov ~ · 8. 1996 Liberty County Times Nov. 13. 1996

- --.------#------Leonard Steinbacher, of Montague, Ruth G. theirdaughters, Diane Gowin of Billings, Patricia Donovan of Superior, Rita Steinbacher KreugerofBillings, Cristlne Steinbacher Ruth Guy Steinbacher,. 66, of Fort of Shelby, Shirley Hemmer of Federal BentondiedFriday,November8,1996 Way, WA and Tracy Steinbacher of at Benefis (formerly Columbus) Hospital Fort Benton, and their sons,- Fred in Great FaUsafter a lengthy battle with . Steinbacher of Billings, and Richard cancer. Steinbacher of ' Galata. She is also Ruth was bom to Fred and Katherine surv.ived by her brothers, Ralph Guy of Guyon February 11 , 1930 in Big Hom, " Joliet and AI Guy of Billings and sisters, MT. She began school in Joplin and Shirlie Sweeney of Spokane, WA and graduated from Fort Benton High Andrea Braun of I-:\untley. She was School, thereafter working forthe H.F. preceded in death by her parents. Miller Law Office in Fort Benton and The Rosary was scheduled for 7:00 Dunn and Bradstreet in Billings. p.m. on Sunday, November 10th at On April 7, 1951 Ruth married The Immaculate Conception Catholic LeonardSteihbacherinColumbus,MT. Church in Fort Benton. Mass of the The couple moved to Montague in Resurrection was at 11 :00 am on 1953 a'nd lived there until the time of Monday, November 11 th, with the her death. This year Leonard and Ruth interment of ashes at Riverview celebrated their 45th Wedding Cemetery immediately following, Anniversary. Benton Funeral Home handled the . Ruth's greatest joy was hedamity", .. ar.rarigements" ,.. . .,, ' :0;: ". w!Jich il)¢J~desn.M:hU$/;>artd;~~6ns, ,;""ke

- Bud attended most every funeral in Chester. He would sit in the back of the Chester; one sister, Grace Anderson church so he could get out early, then of Vancouver, Washington; and hurry to the railroad crossing to stand numerous nephews and nieces. He watch for trains so that the funeral was preceded in death by his parents, proce~~ion could pass safely. by six brothers (Leon, DeVoe, Donald Bud loved to dance and he loved to "Casey", Russell, Irvin and Emanuel j tell stones. Highligntsof his life included "Tuffy"), and by five sisters (Mildred, a trip to the Seattle World's Fair and Maude, Ruth, Edith and Lorene). another trip to Alaska and Washington. Funeral services were held at 2:00 Bud didn't have a bad bone in his p.m. Thursday (Oct. 24th) at the body. He wasn't a drinker or a smoker, Chester United Methodist Church with but he did enjoy his "skoal" and also Reverend Lyndon Kacick officiating. enjoyed good food. His personal Scripture readings were by Sue trademark was a cowboy hat with a lot Sargent. Iris white played the organ of souvenir pins on it. And he always and the congregation sang "The Old had a small American flag attached to Rugged Cross" and "On Eagle's his bicycle. He was a unique Wings". Ty Rockman served as usher personality in Chester. He wasn't and the pallbearers were Dennis known as a farmer or a mechanic or a Hanson, Glen Peterson, Charley Frey, carpenter; he was known simply and Jim Sargent, Ray Zorn and Bob Aitken. Bud Swank affectionately as "Bud". Memorial bearers were listed as "all of Charles Dallas ("Bud")"Swank was Bud has been a resident of the Bud's many friends". Following born at a family homestead near Sweetgrass Lodge since 1985. He graveside services at the Chester Chester, Montana on August 2nd, died peacefully in his sleep at his Cemetery, a coffee hour was held at 1922. He was the 1Oth of 15 children apartment on the early morning of the church. As the funeral procession born to Charles and Rose (Wyman) Monday (October21st, 1996). Hewas crossed the tracks en route to the Swank. Bud grew up and spent all of 74 years old. cemetery, Bud's beloved bike was his life in Chester. He attended grade Bud is survived by two brothers, there as sole sentry. Arrangements by school here, then helped at the family John and Edward Swank, both of Rockman Funeral Chapel. farm and dairy. He was a hard worker Chester; one sister, Grace Anderson and was always willing to lend a helping of Vancouver, Washington; and hand whenever he could. Bud began riding bike in the 1960's. Every day, no matter the weather conditions, Bud rode his bike around town. He always stopped at his favorite businesses and restaurants to visit friends and to find out what was happening. He always had gum and candy for the local kids and his special "girlfriends" around Chester. In 1983 and 1984 Bud participated in the Special Olympics and was very proud of several medals he won. Bud was an honorary member of the Chester Lions Club and the Liberty Leaners Horseshoe Club. He was a considerate, law-abiding citizen and was proud to be an honorary sheriff's deputy. He also attended monthly 'meetings and functions of the local volunteer ambulance and fire department. He enjoyed fishing trips with the guys and he seldom missed any school ballgames. In later years he enjoyed being with the boys at the Vets 'Club and the Grand. RUTH MELODY TAYLOR Born: December 14, 1954 - Di ed: Apr i I 3, 1996 Liberty County Ti mes April 10,1996

Former Chester resident Ruth Taylor Ruth Melody Taylor of EugElne, Oregon died on April 3 at her east murdered in Eugene, Oregon Euge,(le residence at the age of 41 . The victim in a fatal shooting Montanawith her parents and family. R.uth was born on December 14, 1954 Wednesday night in east Eugene, Eugene police said the victim's at Conrad to parents Marvin and Bertha Oregon has been identified as Ruth husband, Michael Ray Taylor, 43, Haag. She graduated from West Melody (Haag) Taylor. 41, who worked phoned them at 9:13 p.m. Wednesday Yellowstone High School in the class half"llme as a managementassistant to report that he had found his wife's of 1973 in Montana. in academic affairs at the University of body in the couple's home at 1840 She attended Fresno Pacific College Oregon. August St., in the Laurel Hill and then attended Northwest Christian Taylor, who graduated with a neighborhood. College and obtained her masters master's degree in marriage and family No suspects had been identified in degree in Marriage and Family counseling in June 1995, had worked the shooting as of Thursday night, counseling. Ruth was united in at the UO for 16 years in jobs ranging police spokesman Brian Terrett said. marriage to Michael Taylor on from biology department secretary to Terrett said Michael Taylor was not September 21, 1991 in Eugene and administrative assistant in the in custody and was not being named they have made their home in Eugene. president's office. as a suspect in the shooting. She enjoyed singing, sewing and In the early 70s, she lived at Lothair, Investigators were not releasing any sculpturing. She loved cats and people. further information about the crime or She was active in her church, Harvest about statements given to them by Community Church. Ruth had worked Michael Taylor. for the University of Oregon in the On Thursday, red and yellow police Provost office at Johnson Hall for the tape encircled the couple's home as past 12 years . . police investigators meticulously She is survived by her husband, searched the house, swept the yard Michael; her mother, Bertha Haag of with metal detectors and scoured the Longview, Washington; brothers, neighborhood looking for evidence. Steven Haag and his wife, Susan of Meanwhile, Ruth Taylor's death Whitewater, Montana; Samuel Haag shocked those who knew her. of Longview, Washington and Dan Shannon Pool, who mei Taylor in Haag and his wife Cathy of Helena; 1993 when the two entered a graduate sisters, Katherine Haag of Watertown, counseling program at Northwest Massachusetts; Mary Haag of Phnom Christian College in Eugene, recalled : Penh, Cambodia as well as numerous Taylor as being "calm, centered, not a nieces and nephew and 'cousins. She type-A personality," who loved cats was preceded in death by her father and crafted detailed miniature objects Marvin in 1976. Funeral services were from bread dough and gave them to held on Tuesday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at her friends as gifts. . Emerald Bible Fellowship with "She did counseling work with all concluding rites and interment at Oak kinds of people," Pool said. "She was Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be interested in people from different made to Overseas Missionary cultures and how they handle their Fellowship International. Major relationships. She wanted that to be Frederickson Funeral Home was in her speciality. charge of arrangements. Her death has been ruled a homicide. THOMAS E.

Bud had been -active in theJti-hne Mikulecky. Lectors were Christopher community over the ears ~ " H~ i< !:)ad Klobofski and Ashley Toner. The com­ served in various organization'S:"'mo:;t munion gifts were presented by notably the Gildford Fire Department, grandkids Abbie, Casie, Jordan and Hill County Water Board, Gildford Shane Toner. Dan Hybner served as School Board, and the American Eucharistic Minister and Pat Ludwig Legion and V.F.W. groups. He was a was eulogist. Pallbearers included member of Our Lady of Ransom Bob Toner, Jr., Robin Toner, Richard Catholic Church in Hingham. Little, Joe Little, Pat Carr, and Jim He was essentially aself-educated Carr. Ushers were Brian May and man. He loved to read, and what he Kent Matkin_ A luncheon followed the read he retained. He was musically Mass. inclined; he played the harmonica Graveside services were 1: 30 p.m. and enjoyed singing. In his earlier Monday at the Highland Cemetery in years he sang at many local wed­ Havre. Military rites were provided by dings and funerals. members of the Havre V.F.W. Ar­ Bud's hobbies throughout the years rangements by Rockman Funeral included boating, skiing, hunting, and Chapel of Chester. fishing. He enjoyed playing cards Thomas Toner (especially poker and cribbage). Prob­ Thomas E. "Bud" Toner was born ably his greatest enjoyment was on September 13th, , ~920 at tinkering in his repair shop or helping Graceville, Minnesota. He was one of his son, Dave, with the farming opera­ three sons born to James and tions. Christine (Luken) Toner. Bud received Bud is survived by his wife, Virginia his formal education in Minnesota. of Gildford; 3 sons, Jerry and wife At age 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Anna of Gildford, Dave and wife Angie Navy. Following his honorable of Gildford, and Tom of Victor; 1 discharge, he came to Montana to daughter, Mary Lou Dees and live and worK for his uncle (Hank husband Chuck of Kremlin; 3 step­ Luken) on a farm south of Rudyard. children, Lynn Heydon and husband At the. outbreak of World War II, Jim of Missoula, Jack Fried and wife Bud was drafted into the U.S. Army Mary Nell of Denver, and Janice Funk Air Corps. He received a medical and husband Gene of Seattle; 1 discharge and returned to Rudyard. brother, Robert "Bob" Toner and wife In addition to farming, he managed Ju~'~ of Rudyard; 19 grandchildren; the V.F.W. club in Rudyard. 17 great-grandchildren; and numer­ On June 22nd, 1948 Bud married ous nephews and nieces. Bud was VirginiaA. (Ludwig) Fried in Hingham. preceded in death by his parents, a They made their home in Gildford son (William) and a brother(~ames) . where Bud farmed and operated Vigil Prayers were recit~byFather "Toner's Garage" until his retirement Joseph Marmion at 7:00 p.m ~Sunday in the mid-1980's. at Our Lady of Ransom Cltwch in Bud's health had been relatively Hingham. -\ good over the years. On this. past The Funeral Mass was celebrated Thursday evening he became ill at by Father Joe at 10:30 a.m. Monday home and was admitted to the Liberty (Sept. 30th) at the church. Iris White County Hospital in Chester. He died served as organist and Bud's son, there on the early morning of Friday Jerry, sang "The Lord's Prayer" and (September 27th, 1996). He was 76 "Ave Maria". A vocal trio of Lynn years old. Heydon, Scott Dees, and Jerry Toner performed "On Eagle's Wings". Serv­ ers were Kayla Matkin and Dan GORDONRAYNONOT~O~ born: Aug. '18. 1918 -- died: Mar.':31. 1996 liberty County Times Apr. 11. 1996

Farmers Union bus tours in Washington, DC, and was able to attend the inauguration of President Truman. Gordon represented Hill Gordon Twedt County in the Montana Legislature for fourterms serving as speakerpro-tem Gordon Raymond Twedt was born for one term and minority floor leader August 18, 1918 at his mother's for one term. homestead on Black Coulee south of They moved to Great Falls in 1968 Rudyard. He started school in Hingham when Gordon became president of where his folks farmed, but they moved the Montana Farmers Union. He that year to the Cloverleaf Farm, south worked for the U.S. Agency for of Rudyard so he finished grade school International Development in Peru in in tlie country school known as the 1963 and served on the Rural Area Een School. He attended High School Development Committee and Rudyard in Hingham, working part time for his School Board. He served on the MSU room and board at the Hingham Hotel, Advisory Council since 1947. While graduating in 1936. his sons were growing up, he coached Gordon completed a short course in and promoted Little League baseball agriculture at Montana State University on the Hi-Line. and continued to farm with his father. He bought the Mid-Town Motel and He worked for National Youth Smitty's Pancake House in Great Falls Association I, and helped clean Fort in 1970. He was a member of Our Assiniboine, near Havre, to make it Savior' S Lutheran Church and the usable for Farmers Union Camps, etc. Great Falls Elks Lodge. He attended Farmers Union Institutes Gordon and Larine have spent and worked as handyman at many winters in Arizbnasince retiring in .1983. camps. In 1940 h.~ \,{,orked as ~n . Gordon died Sunday, March 31, . rWQ%lizerfor fm.rn~r,9, I,.l .ni9n:,l]1ostly 111 , 1996 at Great Falls, Montana. Funeral . thi;l-¥ellowstone 'Valley. services were held Wednesday, April In 1942 he enlisted in the Coast 3 at2:00 p.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Guard and served on both the Pacific Church in Great Falls. The Rev. Jerry and Atlantic coasts. He lowered the Ebbingaofficiated. Organist was Carol flag at the ceremony when President Fitzpatrick and soloist, Beth Nicholls, Roosevelt commissioned a ship to the sang "How Great Thou Art" and "Swing Norwegian government. Low Sweet Chariot". Pallbearers Lorine Johnson and Gordon were included John Carlson, Lowell Twedt, married on July 16, 1944 in Belt, Randy Twedt, Ken Twedt, Ralph Sylte Montana. They lived in Anacortes, and William Bandel. Burial was in the Washington until WWII ended and he Highland Cemetery in Great Falls. was discharged in 1945. He worked a Following interment, refreshments short time at the Smelter in Great Falls were served at Lunde Hall where a until they bought the farm at Rudyard video covering Gordon's life was in 1946. That fall and early spring of shown. 1947 they went back and worked in Survivors include his wife of Great Mount Vernon, Washington. Falls' sons James and William, Great While on the farm he was active in Falls'and Russell, Rudyard; brothers all community activities. He guided Harold and Allen,Rudyard ; five grandchildren and two great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Donald . TED L UNDERDAL Born: Apr i! 24, 1924 - Di ed: Ju I y 3, 1996 Liberty County Times July 10, 1996

Ted Underda/ all who knew him. Ted L. Underdal, 72, long time Survivors include his wife Donna of Ledger area farmer, passed away Ledger; a son, Mark Underdal of Wednesday (July 3rd) due to a farm- Sherwood, Oregon; daughters Jan ing accident. Fisher of Great Falls, and Renee He was born April 24th, 1924, in Ramirez of Salt Lake City; his sisters Portland, Oregon. He came to Jeannette Underdal of Great Falls. Montana as a child. and graduated Inez Gaarder of Fairiield and Thelma from Shelby High School in 1942. He Johnson 01 Tacoma. Washington; and farmed with his lather and brother for eight grandchildren. He was preceded many years. He married Donna in death by an infant son. his parents. Gaarder on June 10th, 1961 in Great brother Selmer Underdal, and sister Falls. Borghild Underdal. He was a past president of the St. A memorial service was held at Olaf Lutheran Church board, a master 2:00 p.m. Monday (July 8th) at the electrician, and director on the Tiber Pondera Valley Lutheran Church in .Water Board for 22 years. He was Conrad 'with burial in the St. blaf also the Toole County Committee man Cemetery Whitted FuneralChapel of lor the Republican Party, the precinct Shelby was In charge of arrange­ committee man. and a member of the ments. Elk"s Club. He served on the \ In lieu of material remembrances, agriculture advisory committee for the the family requests memorials go to department 01 revenue, was the KXEI Christian Radio Station in Havre. county committee man for the ASCS the Billy Graham Crusade, or the fo od office, served on the Toole County pantry of the donor s choice. Soil and Water Conservation District, and was a Toole County Sportmans Committee Assoc. member. His hobbies were woodworking and hiS grandchildren. Ted lived his lile as a generous helper to others. He was admired by WILLIS H. VIOLETT Born: December 23, 1908 - Died: September 6, 1996 Liberty County Times September 11, 1996

I JI "//·5 11/:. 'ett numerous nephews and nieces. Willis V V / / V j 0 '1 · . was preceded in death by his parents. Willis H. Violett was born a"t;New Private family graveside services Rockford, North Dakota on Decemb'ef_ were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday . ~ ~:- . 23, 1908. Hewas one of four children \':- .September 10 at the Lothair born to Lee and Leone (Marson) pemetery. Graveside prayers were Violett. "' by Pastor Lyndon Kacick of Chester. In 1910 the Violett family came to A luncheon followed at the Chester Montana and homesteaded near United. Methodist Church. Arrange­ Loth<;lir. Willis grew up there and ments were by Rockman Funeral farmed on the family homesteaa all of Chapel of Chester. his adult years. He married Dorothy Edmister on February 4, 1938 at San Jose, California. They retired in 1968. For the past 10 years they .have lived at the Townhouse Apartments in Shelby. Willis'health failed recently, so he transferred to the Toole County NursiAg Home. He died peacefully there on the evening of Friday, September 6,1996. Willis was 87 years old. Survivors include his wife Dorothy of Shelby; three children, Billie Lee Violette of San Francisco, Richard H. Violett of San Francisco, and David H. Violett of Dallas, Texas; one brother, Archie Violett 6f Lothair; two sisters, Jessie Lee Lasich of Dillon and Nellie Dornbos of Sheridan; and ROBERT HENRY VOISE born: Oct. 14. 1 929 -- died: Apr .; 3. 1996 Liberty County Times Apr. 10. 1996

Robert Voise Robert Henry Voise was born at Havre on October 14, 1929. He was the only child · born to · Henry and Elizabeth (Peppersack) Voise. Bob grew .upi.o/ Havre and received h~s formal education at SI. Jude's Catholic School. At age 16 he began working in Dodson, Duane of Pablo, and Richard the grocery business; he worked at of Cut Bank; seven daughters, Beverly several good stores in Havre. Brown of Harlem, Janet Voise of st. In 1951 Robert married Marjorie Ignatius, Kathy Krsul of Lincoln, Gardipee. They spent most oftheir 15 Nebraska, Cheryl Hitchcock of Cut years of married life in 'the Chinook Bank, Sandy Whitacre of Reid Springs, area where Bob worked for various Missouri, Tracy Voise of Conrad and farm'ers. The marriage ended in Jody Ross of Chester; 19 divorce. grandchildren; and one great­ Robert married Mary E. Aldrich in grandchild (a second great-grandchild Lewistown on November 9, 1966. They is due in May). Bob was preceded in lived in several Hi-Line communities death by his parents, a daughter Diane where Bob continued working as a and a granddaughter Angel. farm laborer. Tl'\ey came to Chester in Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. 1975 and he began working as a Monday, April 8 at the Rockman mechanic at Chester Implement. In Funeral Chapel with Reverend Edroy 1983he aggravated a back injury that "Curt" Curtis officiating. Iris White he had received in Poplar years before, played the organ and the congregation so hf3 began receiving disability. Bob, sang "In the Garden" and "The Old Mary a:nd their two daughters have Rugged Cross". Pallbearers were been Chester residents since. Duane and Richard Voise, Mark and In October of 1995 Bob's health Scott Ross, Roy Young and Bob began to fail, so he moved to the Aitken. Honorary bearers were Ben Liberty County Nursing Home. He had Hofer, Boomer Hofer and John several bouts of· pneumonia with Kleinsasser. Interment was in the complications, so he transferred to the Chester Cemetery. A luncheon for Liberty County Hospital on March 29th. family and friends was held · at the Bob died there on the evening of Assembly of God Church . Memorials Wednesday, April 3, 1996 at the age can be directed to the Voise family in 6f 66 years. Chester. Bob's hobbies included vegetable gardening, yardwork, fishing .and tinkering with small engines. He loved to cook and his favorite meal was "cheese dumplingsft. In his younger years he enjoyed dancing and playing cards (especially pinochle). He loved to read and had a large collection of Louis L'Amourwesterns. Bob enjoyed family shows on televiison, like "The Waltons" and "Little House on the Prairie". He was fond of animals and enjoyed playing practical jokes on his family and friends. Robert is survived by hiswife, Mary of Chester; three sons, Robert of LORRAINE DORIS (JACOBSEN) WALLER Born: June 25, 1924 - Died: June 30, 1996 Liberty County Times July 3, 1996

Her health had been relatively good over the years, although she did have Lorraine Waller emphysema. She was recently admit­ Lorraine Doris (Jacobsen) Waller ted to the Chester hospital, then was born on the . family farm near transferred to the Northern Montana Homestead, Montana on June 25th, Hospital in Havre for additional tests. 1924. She was one of three children She died there on the early morning ,born to Albert and Mabel (Johnson) of Sunday, June 30th, 1996. She had Jacobsen. Lorraine received her just celebrated her 72nd birthday the elementary education at Homestead previous week. and graduated from Medicine Lake Lorraine had been a long time High School in 1942. In the few years member of the VFW Auxiliary in that followed, she worked in the Medicine Lake. She had been active general store and post office at a long time in the Lutheran Churches : Homestead. at Homestead, Medicine Lake, and On November 10th, 1946 she mar­ Chester. In addition, she served as a ried Alton W Waller at Homestead. Cub Scout den mother for many years . . They farmed in the community . . She enjoyed canning, cooking and ~ Lorraine worked as a homemaker baking. Her children have fond .~ and mother. When her three children memories of her delicious homemade started school, she took a job at the buns and cinnamon' (oils. In her Farmer's Co-op Store in Medicine younger years, Lorraine was an avid Lake. bowler. She and Alton loved to go 1/ After her children grew up, Lorraine square-dancing. In her quiet hours, began commuting to Plentywood, she enjoyed crochetting, and made where she and her mother worked many crochetted dolls. together at the Pioneer Manor nurs­ Lorraine 's hobbies at the ing home. Her mother eventually Sweetgrass Lodge included playing became a resident at the manor, and cards and Bingo. She had been a Lorraine was happy to continue her member of the Kitchen Band and work there and assist with her recently worked on the bulletin board mother's care. at the lodge. In 1984, Alton's health began to Lorraine is survived by her three fail, so they moved to Livingston to be I children, including herson Alan Waller near their daughter's family. Alton i and his wife, Marilyn, of Minot, North died in 1985. Dakota and her twins, son Ray Waller Lorraine came to Chester in 1989 and his wife, Johnine of Shelby, and with her daughter, whose husband d aughter Kay Hodge and her , served as postmaster here. Lorraine husband, Glenn of Gilbert. Arizona, I moved into the Sweetgrass lodge, her eight grandchildren, four great­ and has lived there since. When her grandchildren, two brothers. Roy daughter moved to Arizona a few Jacobsen of Great Falls and Everett years ago, Lorraine de.cided to stay in Jacobsen of Shelby. and numerous Chester because of the close friend­ nephews and nieces. She was ships she had made at th e lodge. preceded in death by her husband. parents, and granddaughter. Shilo \ Rae. FRANKLIN DEE WARNES Age: 63 -- died: Apri I 4, 1996 Liberty County Times May 15 - 1996

grandchildren, Jack, Marybeth, Franklin Warnes Beckyjean, Zak, Leo and Sam. He is Franklin Dee Warnes died April 4 in also survived by his brother, Chris Eureka, Camornia following surgery at Warnes; and his sisters, Ester Meldrum age 63. He was a resident of Eureka. and Ellen Violett and Ellen's husband, . Dee was born in Chester, Montana, Archie .. one of nine children and served in the Dee never met a person he didn't .U.S. Air Force in England during the like and the family believes the feeling Korean War. He called Eureka his was mutual. home for the past 22 years, serving as Funeral services were held at Pierce manager for Murl Johnson Machine Chapel of Eureka on April 8. Chaplain Shop. Ken Meece officiated. Casket Bearers He was the beloved husband and were Jon Baker, John Zech, Con Daly, best friend of Jean Warnes and will be Harold Doktor, Everett Linthicum and sorely missed by his children: William Buck Owens. F. Carson and wife, Lori; Dee Warnes Interment was at the -Trinidad and wife, Lora; Deborah A. Carson cemetery, Trinidad . and Neil Pinkerton; Katerine M. Arrangements were under the Weaver and husband, Clint and direction of Pierce Mortuary Chapels, adopted daughter, Susie; and by his Eureka. MEL VA J. WELLEN born: June 26. 1926 -- died: Apr. .1 D. 1996 Liberty County Times " May 22, 1996

Melva Wellen Melva J. Wellen, 69, of Helena died April 10 at St. Peter's HospitaL She was born June 26, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Bernice (Hill) Curfman. Melva was a senior companion and enjoyed bowling and herflower garden. She also enjoyed crocheting and playing cards. But most of all she enjoyed her grandkids. She is survived by her husband Rodney Wellen of Helena; daughters and sons-in-law Melody and Eric Sutter of Kalispell, Taunya and Hal Goodsell of Helena, Ronette and Wade Goodsell of Columbia Falls; grandchildren Monti and Nikki Arneson of Columbia Falls, Dawn Dee and Brian O'Connell of Helena; Casey Howery of Kalispell, John Goodsell of Helena, Ron, Ralanda and Kyle Goo'dsell of Columbia Falls; and great-grandkids, Cody and Suni O'Connell and Bryce Arneson. Melva was a courageous woman who was loved and cared for by many and will be dearly missed. Funeral services were conducted April 15 at the Retz Chapel with burial .\ Forestvale Cemetery. ROSE MARIE WILKINS Born: November 1 2. 1903 - 0 i ed: January 1. 1996 Great Falls Tribune January 3. 1 996

Rose Marie Wilkins CONRAD - Rose Marie (Si­ lbennan) Wilkins, 92, died of natu­ ral causes Monday at a local nursing home. Memorial services are 2 p.m. Thursday at the Pondera Funeral Home, with burial in Hillside Ceme­ tery. She was born Nov. 12, 1903, in Motley Township, Minn., and moved north of Chester at age 10. After graduating from Chester High School in 1926, she moved to Brady and worked at the Brady Mercantile for many years. In 1927 she married John Wilkins in Havre. They lived in East Helena and fanned near Brady until moving into town in 1952. He died in 1965. She lived in Brady and in Great Fal1s for three years before moving to the Horizon Lodge in 1978. She moved to the Pondera Medical Cen­ ter in 1989. She was a member of the Am­ erican Legion Auxiliary and Eastern Star. Surviving are a sister, Martha Crane of Conrad; and a brother, Alfred Silberman of Shelby. AARON J. WILSON born: Aug. 8. 1903 -- died: May 21. 1996 Liberty County Times May 29. 1996

Aiiron's health began to fail in early 1995. He entered the Liberty County Nursing Home in Chester and has lived there since. Following a hip fracture and complications, he died at the Chester hospital on the afternoon of Tuesday, Ma~ 21. Aaron was 92 year old . husband Chris), Tiffany Rettig (and He loved to play the fiddle and he husband, Shawn), and Brian Boehm; took it with him wherever he went. In ten great-grandchildren, including .those early years he played at dances Whitney and Connor Kline; Amber, throughout northcentral Montana. In Jessica, Trisha and Maryse Diemert; his4ateryears, ~aron wa~active at the Robyn and Parker Kraft; Devon Hassa; Rudyard S.enior Center. He helped and Kasara Young. Aaron is also with the remodeling project at the survived by several nieces; a nephew, ' center. He enjoyed being there, Phil Maxwell of Ronan; and a very . whether playing pool or just visiting .special friend and former neighbor with his friends. Lynne Horel Thueson of Columbia Aaron Wilson Aaron had been a real-life Montana Falls. Aaron was preceded in death by "cowboy"; he loved breaking horses his first wife, his parents and all of his Aaron J. Wilson was born at and working with cattle; He was an all siblings. Spokane, Washington on August 8, around handyman and carpenter; he Memorial services were held Friday, 1903: He was the youngest of eight could fix anythiQg and had helped· May 24 at 2 p.m. at Our Savior's children born to Thina and Martin many neighbors with remodeling jobs Lutheran Church in Rudyard with (, Wilson. The Wilson family came to and assorted projects. In his retirement Reverend Bart Coleman officiating. Montana in 1915;theytraveled here in years Aaron rejoyed fishing. Although Sharon Spicher accompanied Terry an immigrant car with all of their he never had any kids of his own, he Stevenson, who sang "In the Garden", possessions inCluding four horses and loved children and had become very "Whispering Hope" and "When the six milk cows. They settled on a attached to many of the neighbor kids. Role is Called Up Yonder". Ushers homestead nJne miles east of Big Last, but not least, he was a loyal were Joe Horel and Bob Toner Jr. Sandy. While growing upthere, Aaron master to his pet dog, ."Dolly". Memorial bearers included old friends worked on neighboring ranches. Aaron and Marie did a lot of traveling Morris Smith, Albert Budeau, Shy He married Ellen Farrell in Fort together. They were members of the Horel, Bill Kulbeck, Bob Toner Sr., Benton on May 31, 1924. They made Blue Horizon Chapter of the Good Albert Hansen, Vic Gatzemeier, and their home in the Bear Paws where Sam Club and they never missed a Gene Schrouder. Honorary bearers Aaron worked on the McNamara camp out until Aaron's health began to were friends in the Good Sam Club. A Ranch until 1929. They moved to a fail. They made several memorable coffee hour followed at the church. farm south of Rudyard' and eventually trips, including a Caribbean Cruise, a Graveside services with burial of purchased this place from Billie Woods, Fall Foliage Tour of the eastern states ashes were held at 4:30 p.m. that . They lived and worked on this farm·for and a trip to Hawaii. They loved to go same afternoon . at the Highland ' the next 40 years. In 1972 they moved dancing and play cards, especially Cemetery in Havre. Arrangements Into Rudyard. Aaron's wife Ellen died pinochle and whist. The past 17 years . were by Rockman Funeral Chapel of in 1974. have been happy ones. Chester. Memorials are suggested to Aaron and Ellen had been best Aaron is survived by his wife Marie the "Gift of Life" in Great Falls. friends over the years with their of Rudyard; three step children, Elsie neighbors, Herb and Marie Boehm. Hassaof Rudyard, Aaron Boehm (and Herb had died a year earlier than wife, Linda) of Rudyard and Frances Ellen. Aaron and Marie continued a Mosely (and husband Bruce) of close relationship for several years Bozeman; 8 grandchildren including bebre deciding on marriage. They Colleen Diemert (and husband Mark) were wed on November 18, 1978 at David Hassa (and wife, Julie), Darrell Hingham. They made their home in Hassa, Bret ' Kraft (and wife Marie), Ru.dvard from that time on . Karmen Younq, Dani Jo Kline (and REBECCA P. WIPF Born: Apr i I 18, 1903 - Di ed: March 5 , 1996 Great Fa!ls Tribune March 1 D. 1 996

Rebecca P. Wipf CHESTER - Rebecca P. (Hofer) 1996) from complications of cancer. Wipf, 92, died 1Uesday at Riverview She was 92 years old. Colony of complications from can­ cer. Rebecca was a "green thumb" who .Sen:ices are noon Friday at enjoyed flower gardening and planting Riverview Colony, with burial in the trees. A widow for 64 years, she enjoyed Colony cemetery. Rockman Funeral her role as mother and homemaker. Chapel is in <:harge of arrange- Rebecca loved to.teach the scriptures ments. . Rebecca Wipf and will probably be best remembered She was born April 18, 1903, at Rebecca P. (Hofer) Wipf was born at forthecountless hours she spent telling the Rockport Colony in Alexandra, S.D., and grew up there. In 1923 she the Rockport Colony at Alexandria, Bible stories to the colony kids. married Paul P Wipf; he died in South Dakota on April1Bth, 1903. Her She is survived by three sons, Paul 1931. She lived in several other parents were Jacob and Susanna and John Wipf of Riverview and Jacob colonies before moving to Hofer. Rebecca grew up and received Wipf oj Miller Colony at Choteau; one Riverview Colony in 1980. her formal education at the Rockport daughter, Rebecca Kleinsasser of An avid gardener, I, she was also Colony. On May 3rd, 1923 she married Riverview; and many grandchildren and well-known for teaching Scriptures and telling Bible stories to colony Paul P. Wipf. Her husband died in great-grandchildren. She was children. 1931 . Rebecca remained at Rockport preceded in death not only by her Survivors include three sons, Paul until 1934, then moved to the O.K. parents and all of her siblings, but also and John Wipf of Riverview Colony Colony at Raymond, Alberta. In 1949 by two daughters (Mary Wipf and Susie and Jacob Wipf of Miller Colony in she moved to the Miller Colony at Entz). Choteau; a daughter, Rebecca Choteau, Montana, then came to the Funeral services were held at noon Kleinsasser of Riverview Colony; and many grandchildren and great­ Sage Creek Colony north of Chester in on Friday (March 15th) at the Riverview grandchildren. 1960. She transferred to the Riverview Colony. Burial will follow in the' In addition to her husband, she Colony south of Chester in 1980, and Riverview Colony Cemetery. was preceded in death by two has lived there since. Arrangements by Rockman Funeral daughters, Mary Wipf and Susie Rebecca died at Riverview on th e Chapel of Chester. Entz. late afternoonofTuesday (March 12th), , ;" LAWRENCE J.(LARRY) WURZ born: Jan. 23, 1974 -- died: Oct. 20, 1996 Liberty County Times Oct.23, 1996

L~JNrence J. Wurz Lawrence J. "Larry" Wurz, age 22, died at his home ·at Eagle Creek Colony northwest ,of Chester on Sunday evening (Octd/)er2Oth, 1996). His funeral will be 1 :00 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 23rd) at the Eagle Creek Colony Church and burial will follow in the colony cemetery. Ar· rangements by Rockman Funeral Chapel, Chester. Larry was born at Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada on January 23rd, 1974. He was one of eight children born to Jacob J. Wurz and Rebecca J. Wipf. Larry lived at the Rimrock Colony near Sunburst through age 8, when his family moved to Eagle Creek Colony near Chester. Larry was educated at Eagle Creek and has worked as a farmhand on the colony. He loved sports and enjoyed carpenter work. About five years ago Larry was diagnosed with heart disease. He suffered a serious stroke' two years ago and his health has slowly deteriorated. He was recently treated at the Toole County Hospital in Shelby for pneumonia and other com plica- ;1tions. , Larry never married. His survivors include his parents, Jacob and Rebecca Wurz; three brothers, Ben, Jacob and Leonard Wurz; four sisters, Rebecca, Elizabeth an? M~ry Wurz

and Rachel Hofer, all of Eagle Creek Colony; and numerous aunts and uncles.