J. KENNETH AABERGE Born: March 15,1925 - Died: Aprit ' 6, 2001 Liberty County Times April 11, 2001

Ken moved his family to Libby, J. Kenneth Aaberge Montana where he enjoyed his J. Kenneth Aaberge, 76, lost his retirement, hunting, fishing, and battle with cancer on April 6, 2001. knife making. He was proud to say Kenneth was born March 15, 1925 that he had knives in Norway, Africa, and in most of the states in the U.S. to Ludwig and Anna Aaberg~, Nor­ Ken was an avid hunter and fisher­ wegian immigrants who home­ man spending much of his time steaded South east of Shelby, enjoying the great out of doors: He Montana, in 1909. He was the was a member of the American youngest of seven brothers and Legion in and was a member sisters. Li~by, of the Montana Bow Hunters As- . Ken entered the 'U.S. Army June 23, 1945, justa month after marry­ sociation for many years. ing Ethel Stratton from Whitlash, Ken is survived by his wife Ethel, Montana on May 24, 1945. When his sons Claude, Jay, and daughters Ken was Honorably Discharged from Helen Cady her husband Darrell and the Army, he returned to the old Wanda. Ken has eight grandchildren homestead to farm with his two and four great grandchildren. brothers Lewis and Oliver Aaberge. Services will be held at St. Olaf They bought an old 0-4 Army Lutheran Church, Ledger, Montana Surplus Caterpillar which they ran 24 on Thursday, April 12 at 2:00 p.m. hours a day breaking up the Tl:le arrangements will be handled grassland for farming. He left the by Whitted Funeral Home of Shelby, farm in 1966 to pursue other Montana. There will be a reception interests. Ken managed the Laas lunch at ~he church following the Bar in Chester for two years and service. then became an Operating Engineer working heavy construcation for such companies as Peter Keiwit Construction. He retired in 1986. JOHN NICHOLAS ALEX Born: July 27, 1912 - Died: February ' 18, 2001 Liberty County Times February 28, 2001

-----._------JQhnAlex anyparty.lfealsol laa-an"affinlti,-,or - - . ; befriending the younger generation. John Nicnolas Alex 88, of John was preceded in death by his Hingham, Montana, died in Mesa, parents and four brothers, Eddy, Arizona on Sunday, February 18, 'Harty, Anthony and Glenn. . after an extended illness. Services were1reld Frida¥~ Febru­ John was bom in Kensal; North ary2~. at 11 :00 a.m., at the SiXtfY­ Dakota to Anthony Joseph and Avenue Christian Church in Havre Nettie (Greb) Alex on 'July 27,1912. with the Hev. Rowlie Hutton and the The family moved to Hingham that Rev. Tim Hauge officiating. Ray December. Peck was the eulogist. Vocalists Alex graduated from Hingnam Dana Darko, ' Le,ata Hansen, and High School in 1933, and married Doral Anderson sang "Danny Boy", PhOebe Dolph in Havre on May 27, and "On Eagle's Wings·. Dana 1939. He was a standout on the Darko sang "The Lord's Prayer". school's basketball team, and Marj Holt wasjhe accompanist. continued to be involved in Burial was in Highland Cemetery. il)9ependent basketball and baseball He is survived by his wife, Phoebe after he graduated. He was an avid ,'sports fan throughout his life. ' ' D. Alex of Hingham, sons, J.R. of Havre and Mesa, Nick of Hingham John spent his entire life in farm­ ing and'ranching s,outh of Hingham and Gene of Missoula' until declining health and eyesight ~ gt.andchildren, Jolee Alex Nicol~ prevented his continuing in his Alex, Daniel "Duke" Ale;; Dawn favorite pastime. He ran several Martin, Scott Martin, and Josh Alex; bands of sheep during the 1940's sisters, Myrtle Ditmar of Rudyard, and '50's. Eleanor Rathbun of Havre and He saw farming go from teams of Mildred Sedivy of Havre; num~rous horses to machinery with modern nieces and nephews. comforts in his time. He had little Donations may be made to ,formal musical training, but could donor's choice. play several instruments and his Arrangements by Holland and , ' n:!any friends knew him as'the life of Bonine Funeral Home. VERN OLAF ANDERSON Born: June 11.1927 - Died: November 30, 2001 ____~ _ _ ~~ __ ~ -VerfFwcnn;l genlle man who Liberty County Times loved to visit. 'He-was a good li~­ tener who always looked for POSI­ December 12, 2001 tive things)npeople and situa- in 197 4. Thismarriage-also' e~ea ­ tions. ' in divorce. Vern continued farm­ His survivors include three ing until 1983. He moved to Helen sons: se.QH: A'nderson, wife in 1984 where he worked in main­ Wendy . ~ 'i;Ci( :, ,children Shannon tenance at several youth homes and Seari1of,riAukilteo, Washing­ under the "Green Thumb" pro- ton, Terty -~H~er~on, wife Susan, and child@h)~e.nee and Shelby ~tg, r.am. He was~~!!~,~1dm ,9}~Y: n.l~~ ,','" d "Mr Ffx;Ite.'b" hr,,':ftlellCls of Carnp~IW¢,~lj!()~ni(l ~ and .Col,lin :,~ f.lf!IJ1e .:- . . """"'1"'4. -~~::.~1t.~.- 1";:- ','-and coworkers at fhehOml3s:Vern Andefs6h ,l,-of~'eJ'H~ago,lIhnOls; continued to make Helena his three $teIi9~1,f~ 'f~i1"::TornBloch and lesidence following his retirement wife- ConnieI' of,'WHliston', North in 1992. In 1997 he moved to the Dakota, StENe '$lot'fit,6f.Seattle, Columbia Falls Veterans Home Washington, :'a~(:k'd~an , Flynn of for 1-1!2 years then went back to Berkeley, CalJtc5iilia;six step­ Helena. irandchildr~p; two siste:s: Vern Anderson Vern recently became ill and Victoria Staudacher and LIlly 'Vern Olaf Anderson was born was admitted to the Fort Harrison Oraw, both ~ot{C~" ter; and five on the family homestead north of Veterans Hospital. He was trans­ nephew5k N.t;", " ~nd Lee Lothair, Montana ,on June 11, ferred to the VA Hospital in Salt , Staudacher; ;ao "~" c ~lyin, Steve 1927. He was the only son o~ Lake City, UT where he died on and RO'd o~~w.; '>-':f( , three children born to Algot and Friday afternoon November 3D , Vern WC'iSi.lJ.( , ,'.. ,- :(n death by Hulda (Norling) Anderson. Vern 2001. He was 74 years old, his parents>( 'b~lf-brother grew up on the farm and attended Vern was baptized and con­ Herb Anders' , the Eagle Creek Countr.y Sch091. firmed at Trinity Lutheran Church • Memorial s: , He graduated from Chester high north of Lothair and was a lifelong ducted at 11,;0 \Wednesday School in 1944 at age 16, then member. Trinity Church is near December 5,2~ ; i'C' ,' y'Pastor Pe­ attended Northern Montana Col­ the Anderson homestead, in fact, ter Erickson :at:-Our Savior's lege in Havre. Vern's parents donated the land LuthiHCln chU ,~W ' in Chester. Karen Stack se/;Ved as organist In 1946 Vern enlisted in the US where the church sanctuary sits, jF ;',,: " • Army. He served , during World Vern was also a member of the and the cong,regatlon sang War II as a Private in the 6th Army, Galata American Legion Post "Amazing Grace,"-and "Precious aSSigned to the' US Army Engi-' #69, His hobbies were many. He Lord, Take My Hand." Wayne neers. He was honorably dis­ collected rocks and arrowheads, Wardell sang two family favorites charged in 1947 and returned to prospected for gold throughout "Mansion Over the Hilltop" and the family farm. the West, listened to Country "Peace in the Valley." Scripture As a bachelor during his early music, and enjoyed fishing, An readings were by Calvin and farming years, Vern traveled to avid reader and history buff, Vern steve Oraw. Special thoughts and Arizona and California in the win.: was especially fond of world War remembrances were shared by ter months to work on vegetable! II literature and current events. He Leonard Matteson. Ushers were fruit farms. He married patsy also enjoyed small engine repair Ed Staudacher and Rod Oraw. (Jackson) Bloch on December 11, and working on antique farm Pallbearers were friends Arnold 1958 at Galata, Montana. They equipment. and Harris Jeppesen, Roy and made their home in the Chester Early in his life he had aspira­ Richard Wickum, Paul Jot}nson, community where they raised tions of becoming an engineer; in Leonard Matteson, Clifford Blair, and Claude ' Hawks. Honorary Pat's thre,e children and three later life he had a continued sense sons of their own. Vern farmed. of wonder about modern technol­ bearers were listed ?-s· "e-II of and worked part-time as a ogy. Vern maint~iried a 10ve for Vern's many friends_" A IUFlcheon field man for the Federal Crop in­ learning, so he was an avid fan followed at the church. surance Corporation for 10 years. of CNN, history, and educational Graveside services were'1 :30 The Andersons divorced in 1970'. television. pm ' Wednesda), at Trinity During his many years in the Hi­ A highlight of his retirement Lutheran Church yeme!erYJlorth Line community, Vern worked on years was a trip to Alaska in 1992, :@fLdib~ir. _ Friends from,tha-Galata various survey and power line when he traveled with good friend 'A~&~rica~ Legion provided military construction crews. He marrie9 Leonard Matteson, on the 50th rites. his second wife, Marjorie Heggen, anniversary of the AI-Can High- Memorials will be given to the way, Trinity Lutheran Chili'ch, Trinity Church Cemetery, or donor's choice. DOROTHY A. BAILEY Born: November 6, 1916 - Died: April 25, 2001 Liberty County Times May 2, 2001

Dorothy A. Bailey Dorothy A. Bailey, 84 years of age, (a homemaker), a resident of rural Kremlin, Montana, died Wednesday, April 25, 2001 at a Havre Care Center of natural causes. Funeral Services were held on Friday, April 27, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. at the Van Orsdel Methodist Church in Havre. Burial followed the service at the Highland Cemetery. Memorials in Dorothy's honor may be made to: The Shriner's Hospital for Children, P.O. Box 2472, Spokane, WA 9921 0- 2472, or to a person's choice. Services and arrangements are under the direction of the Holland and Bonine Funeral Home. Dorothy was born on November 6, 1916 in Havre, Montana, the daughter of Vernon and Mattie (Hawkins) Hill. She attended Sage Creek Elementary School and Box Elder High School. She graduated in 1934. She married Howard Bailey, October 23, 1938 at Havre,.Montana . They lived and farmed south of Kremlin where they retired in 1976. Her hobbies were making porcelain dolls, crosswords,and cooking. She was a 50-year member of Eastern Star. She enjoyed riding around the countryside and entertaining family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard, two sisters, Belah Melby and Neva Lambrecht, and one brother Charles Cooper. VALERIA L. (NOVAK) BAILEY Born: N/A - Died: April 22, ~OOl Liberty County Times August 15, 2001

Valeria L. Bailey Valeria L. Novak Bailey died on April 22, 2001 attera long illness., . She was a long time resident of 8eauxart Gardens and member of Comerstone Church. A memorial service was held May 5 between 2 and 5 p.m. at Comerstone Church on Canal in Neterland. Survivors include three sisters Verda Siebenthaler, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Vanelda Mellblom, Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Valencia Novak, Spokane, Wash­ ington; one daughter Colleen Meaux of Groves; five sons, Den­ nis (Skip) and Mike of New Braunfels, Terry of Rineybille, Ken­ tucky; Kelly of Birmingham. Ala­ bama, and Timothy of ~ridge City; 16 grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. Donations to the Kidney Foun­ dation in lieu of flowers was re­ quested by Val. We that knew her know what a wonderful person and beautiful soul she was. MARY (NOLIN) BLEECKER

Born: August 22, 1910 - Died: Octob~f 4, 2001 Liberty County Times November 14, 2001

-ways busy making anewliome for " Mary Nolin Bleecker her family. In Chester they lived Mary Bleecker, age 91, (j)f Okla­ where the Lutheran parsonage is homa City, Oklahoma, formerly of located today. Ron, her son, . at­ Chester, Montana and wife of tended school in Chester and also Francis Bleecker, the Superinten­ was present at the AII-School-Re­ dent of the construction of Tiber union last year. Dam in the 1950s, passed away She was always active in her peacefully October 4, 2001 in new community. If a town didn't Brighton, Colorado. have a library, a garden club or Girl Mary was born August 22, 1910 and Boy Scouts, she started them. in the Capital Hill part of Oklahoma Her life was one of.giving. She was City. In 1900, her parents, Minor devoted to her Baptist church and Napoleon and '., Kitsy Mae active in community affairs. (Hutchison) Nolin traveled froQ1 Widowed in 1970, Mary indulged Arkansas to Oklahoma in a cov­ her curiosity and zest for life by ered wagon. traveling to "taraway places with Her mother died when Mary was strange sounding names," as the small and she was raised by her song goes. She loved her children foster parents, J.G. and Leela and grandchildren and managed to Puterbaugh of McAlester, Okla­ take two or three of them on each homa. of her adventures. Everyone who I Mary attended Central State knew her was inspired by her opti­ Teachers College in Edmond, mism, her spirit, and her intellect. Oklahoma and married Francis A. She is survived by her sons: Bleecker August 20, 1928. Her James Bleecker of Oklahoma City, husband was a Captain in the and Ronald Bleecker of West Army Corps of Engineers and Warwick, Rhode Island; her spearheaded the building of Ledo daughter and son-in-law Jim Road in India, Burma and China, Schumacher of Hill City, South while Mary, doing her part for the Dakota; 12 grandchildren and­ war effort, worked in an airplane spouses; 14 great-grandchildren; factory at Tinker Air Force Base, and three great-great-grandchil­ Oklahoma City, OK. . dren; and nieces and nephews. Mary lived in many towns and The funeral service was Thurs­

states while Francis was building day October 11 t 2001 , Rose Hill da.ms and bridges. She was al- Abby Mausoleum. Mary was laid to rest beside her husband Francis Bleecker, at Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. GLORIA BEATRICE BOYER Born: April 5, 1938 - Died: January 18, 2001 Liberty County Times January 24, 2001

retired in 1998. home. The sign on her front door . ut two weeks ago Gloria reads: "Gloria's Place;" a home of . an acute respiratory warmth, security, love and peace. nrr.hl"m She was initially admitted She is survived by her husband t6 the Liberty County Hospital in loyd at Chester; one son Rodney Chester, then transferred to Benefis Boyer and wife Doreen of East East in Great Falls. After 12 days in Helena; three daughters DarJaBoyer the ICU at Benetis she died:9JI:"and husband Paul Hofto of . Thursday evening January 18, ?b6i Redmond, Washington, lana Boyer Gloria was jus,k.62 years. old. of Great Falls, and Dana Lalum and Shewas,baptized in Chester and .,~u~.~and Dale of Chester; four was a litelqng member of the United; . grandchildren including Dustin, Methodist. cl1l!fch. ,She also held Damon, Devan, and Caitlin; and a membership intheAmerican legion host offriends. Gloria was preceded A!Jx,li~ry and h·ad~~rv.ect,as in death by her parents, her step­ treasurer, 01) the 10carSwimming father .lloyd lund, and an infant Pool Board. Gloria always regretted daughter Juanita Boyer. the fact that she didn't finish high Funeral services were 11 :00 a)11 school, so she was very proud to Monday January 22, 2001. at the earn her GE@ many years later. Chester United Methodist Church Hobbies in her earlier years with Rev. Kama Morton officiating. included knitting, latch-hooking. Organist was Karen Stack and the Gloria Beatrice Boyer was born at ceramics, Artex painting, and play~ congregation sang "Softly and Vancouver, Washingtonoo April 5, Ing cards. She was a good cook and Tenderly," and "Beyond the Sunset." 1938. She was the only child bOrrl she enjoyed reading. especially A vocal tribute by Kama was "Just a to Roger and Edna Showell Hoover;; romance novels. She also liked Closer Walk With Thee." A family She came to Montana with her, bowling in the Chester and Rudyard friend Delores Steiner shared a mother at age two ..Gloria grew up leagues. During her quiet time at special reading. Ushers were Joel and received her formal education home Gloria enjoyed watching Fenger and Don Raunig. Pallbear­ in the Chester community. television and movies; her favorite ers were Dustin and Damon Lalum, She married. loyd A. Boyer on soap opera was "Days of Our Lives." Kent and Kyle Rudolph, Steve May 25, 1955 at Stevenson, Just for the fun of it, she collected Cameron, and Monty Jensen. Washington.Theymade'their home bells. . Memorial bearers were listed as "all in Chester where Gloria worked as In recent years she loved to attend of Glqria's special friends." Burial a homemaker and mother of four the school activities and sporting was al

wo rke-cTOnthe' -ra'rlch in "hTs 'ear-ry' "- VioiEit IS survivedb{fhree'sTsters:' adult years and remained close to Evelyn Eggen of Joplin, Margaret tl}e family throughout his life. Violet's Swenson and husband Wilbur of second husband James, died from Havre, and Pearl Wicks and " rheumatic heart problems in 1959. hu~band Walt of Chester. She never Violet remained on the ranch. In had any children, but there were 1963 she married a neighbor- friend many nephews and nieces to fill that Austin BroadhUrst. They lived and ' need for her. Violet is also survived ranched together until his 'death in by three step-children: Kenneth 1983. She continued to live at the "Bud" Broadhurst of Ledger, Glora ranch ana remained active in the Lomen of Chester, and Alice Bach C~ester commu.~ity:..until} ~~%~~ !W~ of Fort Benton; and numerous step­ her health began to.,falt-,Vlolet. grandchildren. moved to the Liberty County Nurs­ She was preceded in death not ing Home where she died on the only by her parents and husbands, afternoon of Sunday February 4, ' but also by two brothers William and 2001. She was 86 years old. Woodrow Jabes, and a brother~in- Violet held membership in two law Clifton Eggen. Lutheran parishes: Our Savior's in Violet Broadhurst Chester, where she taught Sunday Funeral services were 2:00 pm School for many years, and St. Wednesday Feb. 7 at Our Savior'S Violet Eleanor Broadhurst was Lutheran Church in Chester. Rev. born April 6, 1914 on a homestead Olaf's in Ledger, where she was ac­ tive in the WELCA. She was also a Peter Erickson conducted the near Black Coulee south df Joplin, charter member of the Chester services. The eulogist was Archie Montana. Her parents were Emil and Garden Club, active in the local RNA Bishop and scripture readings were Carrie (Holmquist) Jabes and she by Kenneth "Bud" Broadhurst. Karen was one of six children. Her early (Royal Neighbors of America), and served as treasurer of the Liberty _Stack was the organist and the education was received at a country -- .•--~ - - -.- ._.. ._ -- .._ - ~ ...._ --'~ - school near the homestead. After her County Cowbelles group for 20 congregation sang "Just As I Am." family moved to a farm south of years. Vocal. tributes "How Great Thou Art" Chester in 1926, Violet finished her Her hobbies were many. She and "Rock of Ages" were performed education in Chester, graduating enjoyed crocheting, knitting, by Jayne Ratzburg, Ushers were from CHS in 1932. She then at­ embroidery, painting-by-number, David and Les Pugsley. Pallbearers tended Northern Montana College in playing the piano, and flower included Dale Wicks, Lowell Havre where she earned her teach­ gardening. She loved to cook and Swenson, Bruce Swenson, Bob ing certificate. Violet accepted a was well-known for her delicious Inabnit, Kent Matkin, and Chris teaching position at the Earl Country doughnuts. In her quiet time at home Kolstad. Memorial bearers were School south of Chester, a job she Violet liked to read, do worp-search listed as Violet's favorite RNs and enjoyed for several years. puzzles, and watch television, CNAs at the Liberty County NUI'sing . , Violet dated her high school especially her favorite soap opera Home. Burial at the Chester "The Young & the Restless.;' She sweetheart Axel Carlson, for seven Cemetery. A luncheon followed at years before their marriage in 1938. was an exceptional horsewoman the church. Arrangements by Nine months later Axel was killed in and cowg,irl in her early days; she Rockman Funeral Chapel. Memori­ a truck accident. Violet returned to had several favorite horses she als will be given to the Hi-Line Health raised and rode during her years on college for a short time, then took a Foundation, St. Olaf Church, or job as clerk at the Chester ASCS the ranch and she enjoyed working donor's choice. office. with their Hereford' cattle. She and In 1943 she married James Austin also had a favorite pet, a Blue Armstrong, a rancher from the south Heeler dog named :Judy.' Tiber Lake community. They made In her retirement years Violet their home on the ranch during the loved to travel. She often reminisced summer months and spent t /:lei r about her memorable bus' tours winter months in Chester. The th roughout all 50 states. In fact, she Armstrongs helped raise a iocal had 27 s~rapbooks done to perfec­ teenager named Ed Kenny. Ed tion and a collection of state magnets that detail these many adventures, NICHOLAS "NICK" CHARLES BUBNASH Born: December 19, 1907 - Died: May 16, 2001 , ' Liberty County Times Blackberry Brandy: Car-Chevy May 23, 2001 Caprice. Nick is survived by his wife of 58 this spring and moved to Yakima. yea·rs. Josephine Bubnash of Washington to live with a daughter. Yakima; one son Nick Bubnash 01 Nick transferred to the Garden Vil­ Whitefish; six daughters: Andrea lage Nursing Home in Yakima last Kinyon of Chester. Judy Buffod of month. His kidneys began to fail, so Billings, Sue Bubnash of Yakima, he )Vas. reqently admit.ted to the Nancy Wuerth of Olympia. WA . • y~~ima i .)(a,JI~y . ~i!'al. . He _~_~q . Debra Ha-r'ris of Missoula. and . thete on" the ea'l'tY i.'mornirlg of Connie Limesand of Snohomish. Wednesday, May 16, 2001. Nick was WA; 12 grandchildren; seven great­ 93 years old and the last surviving grandchildren; and numerous child of the John Bubnash family. nephews and nieces. Nick had Dean a lI1elong lOver Of He was preceded in death by his music. He never took a music les­ parents and all of his siblings includ­ son; he learned to play the ing: brothers George, Andy. Mike. harmonica by ear and practice. He John and Steve. and sisters Agnes always looked forward to jam ses­ Skabronski. Annabelle Berger. sions with local musicians. He played Elizabeth Hale, Sue Bubnash, Mary Nicholas Bubnash in the Chester Musicmakers. the l:$Uonash, Susan O'Lear. and Helen: Nicholas KNick" Charles Bubnash Chuckwagon Band, and other casual Bubnll$O"' " - . .' . was born at Stockett .. Montana on groups. They often performed for ' Funeral Mass was celebrated at December 19. 1907. He was the 11th residents at the nursing home or at 2:00 p_m. Monday, May 21, 2001 at of 13 children born to John and community social functions. Nick's St. Mary's Catholic Church in Susan (Chome) BUbnash. who im, favorite local band was the Chester by Father J..oseph Diekhans. migrated to the United .States from Lamplighters; he always enjoyed Prelude music was provided by Hungary. In listening and dancing to their 1914theyhome~teaded members of the Chester Musicmak­ 18 miles south of Chester. Nick grew rhythms. Some of his favorite songs ers. including Wilbur Eveland, Irvin up on the farm and attended the were KJust Because," -The Waltz You Hutchison. Marcella Hull and Virginia Lonestar Prairie School near there. Saved for Me," "Up Jumped the Ophus. Mass music was performed In the years that followed Nick and Devil." KBser Barrel Polka,' KKeys in by DIck and Mardell Lockwood; his brother Andy remained ort the the Mailbox," and wRed Wing.· special songs were "In the Garden," farm and hauled mail on the South Nick's other hobbies included and KMansion Over the Hilltop." Iris Chester Route. hunting and fishing, and playing White served as pianist. Scripture Nick married a neighbor's daugh­ cards, especially Pan and Pinochle. readings were by Vicki Stanton. ter. Josephine Kantorowicz, on He enjoyed watching game shows Wynn Smith Bubnash and Margie November 12. 1942 at Shelby. Nick on televisioo like KWheel of FOrtune." acquired his own farm in the south and "The Price Is Right. K Probably Fay. Ken Osterman was altar server. Eulogist was Lorraine Peck and Joplin/Chester community in 1943. his favorite past time was simply special remembrances were shared They lived and worked on this farm visiting with people. Nick had a great most of their married, life. In addition memory for times and events. and by Gary Limesand. Ushers were Monty Kantorowic2 and. Dick to raising seven Children, they he loved to share stories of his Pallbearers were -Andy worked hard raising wheat, barley, experiences and happenings of ~.ockwood. oats. hay and many farm animals. A those 'days gone by.' He always Russell .. ·Carl Skabronski, Charlie Siemens. Amie Lalum. Rick Kantoro­ big ~egetable garden each year remembered family birthdays and provided canned food supplies anniversaries. even those of his wicz. and Charlie Fraser. Honorary throughout the winter months. Nick nephews and nieces, and he called bearers included Wilbur Eveland. was proud to have farmed' for 70 them yearly to wish them his best. Martin Eveland. Duane Fraser. years of his life. Nick spoke a little of many . Narciss Gagnon. Gary Limesand. The Bubnashs lived in Joplin for languages including English, Polish . Steve Harris. Craig Smith and Carl .18 years before moving to Chester. Norwegian, Spanish, German and Buffod. Graveside prayers at the Chester Cemetery concluded with a 10 1994. Nick's general health Russian. He often shared foreign remained good until February of greetings or quaint phrases with a wheat ceremony and a Vince Gill 1999 when he developed pneu­ chuckle and a smile. cassette tape "Go. Rest High on that Mountain." A reception followed at monia. He moved to the Toole Just for the fun of it, following are County Nursing Home in Shelby. some of Nick's favorites: Tractor­ the church. Memorials will be given Josephine sold their Chester home Oliver; Food-Everything; Drink- to the Liberty County Senior Center or donor's choice. Arrangements by Rockman Funeral Home. Chester. RUTH MYRREL (FUNK) DAILEY Born: November 20, 1920 - Died: Marth 15, 2001 Liberty County Times July 4, 2001

Her parents, three-brothersanCitwo Ruth Dailey sisters preceded Ruth In death. Ruth Myrrel Dailey went home to She is survived by Vince, her hus­ the Lord our God on March 15,2001, band of 56 years; three children. son in Phoenix, Arizona.· Richard and Val Adamson of She was bom in Joplin on Novem­ Dupuyer; daughter Pat and husband ber 20,1920, daughter of Waldo and Tim Skinner of Ronan; and son Rob­ Venora Sauer Funk. After graduating ert and wife Francie of Polson; ten from Joplin High School in 1940, she grandchildren,Sha~and \\!ife Crys­ moved to Shelby and worked in her -tal Skinner of Bozeman, Tricia Skin­ grandfather's Ben Franklin Store. She ner of Ronan, Allc;:ia and Charlie later moved to Seattle and worked for Dailey ofCOnrad, Shawn). BO,and Boeing. She met Vince Daily, who Lena-Dalley·of -POlson; three great­ was stationed there in the Army, and grandchildren, Cooper and Christian married him January 6, 1945. Their Dailey of Q)nrad and TImmy Skinner three children, Dick,· Pat and Bob, of Seattte;three sisters, Elsie Brown were born in Seattle. The family of Dayton, Irene Wathen of Kalispell moved to Montana and lived in Eu­ and Dorothy Rol~s of Hagerman, reka, Sidney. KaHspell, Polson and Idaho; numerous -riieces, nephews, settled In Ronan where they owned cousins, and extended family includ­ and operated Dalley's Radiator Re­ Ing Jack Graves, BUI Johnson, Larry, palr'Shop. Ky, Missie and Justin Bartels, and all Ruth devoted her life to her hus­ l~~_~~ under her wings. band and family. She was a gentle. Cremation has taken place. A me­ sweet, kind, and patient person who morial service was held June 2 at 11 always had time for loved ones and a.m. in sacred Heart Catholic Church. fliends. She shared her loving smile Ronan, with graveside .services fol­ with everyone. · The family loved lOWing. l.uncl:'t.JQlIQwad.in the Parish camping, especially on their land at 'HaJtr

Myrt wa!> , a 10ngtlllW member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Havre. Her hobbies revolved around her home and family. She loved to cook and bake. Her family will always Funeral services were 1f:06am­ remember her special "bunny" cakes Friday March 16,2001 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Havre. Rev. Tim at Easter time, her delici~l!.~ German Hauge of Hingham officiated. Marge £hocolate cakes, and her wonderful ' Holt served as organist and the breads. For birthdays and other congregation sang "Spirit of Gentle­ , special occaSions, you could always ness" and "I the Lord of Sea and count on Myrtle being there with a Sky." Vocalists were nephews: Nick cake! And when you stopped by her' Alex sang "How Great Thou Art" and home for~, viSit, you never went Gene Alex sang "The Lord's Prayer. n Myrtle Ditmar away hungry. Myrt ~\Y\'~ys enjoyed Ushers were Allen Alex and Darwin Myrtle Leota "Myrt" Ditmar was crocheting and har~, iwork; she Anderson. Nephews serving as born at Kensai, North ,Dakota on made many afghans over the years. pallbearers included Bob and Bill September 10, 1903. She was one In her quiet time she liked to read Rathbun, Dennis and John Alex, Jan of eight children bam to Anthony and and listen to music. Phillips,and Dave Carlson. Memo­ Nettie (Greb) Alex. Her family came A wonderful mother, grandmother, rial bearers were listed as Myrt's lov­ to Montana in 1913 and and friend, Myrtle's unique personal­ ing grandchildren and her many homesteaded north of Hingham. ity and sharp mind remained friends. Interment was at the Myrtle received her formal education steadfast to the end. Highland Cemetery in Havre. A at the Hughey Country School near Her survivors include two sons luncheon followed at the VFW Club the farm. and their wives: Arthur and Selena in downtown Havre. Memorials will She married Arthur Clarence Ditmar of Harlem, and Richard and be given to the "Gift of Life" in Great Ditmar on December 7, 1922 at Darlene Ditmar of Rudyard; one son­ Falls, or donor's choice. Great Falls. Myrt and Colie lived and in-law Harold Twedt of Great Falls; Arrangements by Rockman farmed on the Ditmar homestead ' six grandchildren: Darra, Doyle, Funeral Chapel, Chester. north of Rudyard, where she worked Darby, David, Jolene and Patrick; diligently as a homemaker and eight great-grandchildren; two mother of three. II) 1947 her health sisters: Eleanor Rathbun and began to fail, so Myrt moved to the Mildred Sedivy, both of Havre; and Northern Montana Care Center in numerous nieces and nephews. Havre. Although she missed her MyFtle was preceded in death by her independence 'her life at the rest husband and parents, her daughter home was pleasant, especially diJe Joan Twedt, her five brothers John, to the fact that her two sisters also Glen, Harry, Edward, and Anthony resided there. Myrtle's condition Alex; and two grandsons Greg and deteriorated this past month. She an infant. died at the Havre nursing home on Saturday afternoon March 10, 2001 at the age of 97 years. EDWARD LOUIS DOLEZAL ' Born: June 12, 1909 - Died: July ' 2, 2001 Hi-Line Sentinel July 11, 2001

EDWARD DOL,EZAL Edward Louis Dol~zal, 92, die

was recorded to have been the Norma Dunn oldest pioneer to live sO long!). .. Norma Agnes (Madslangrud) Norma eventually married Dunn, age 86, passed away at WIlliam -Bill- Dunn of Denton, Green River, Wyoming on Montana. They had two children Tuesday (June 19th, 2001). and 8 host of grandchildren. Memorial s~rvlces were held in. The Madslangrud family ' Wyoming. A Madslangrud private contil'\U8d to have connections in family service was held in' the Chester community for many lewistown, Montana. Norm'a's years. Norma's brother, Elmer, ' ashes were burled In the family who chang8d his name to Rude, plot with her father, Nils, at the operated -Rude Sheet Metar here. Chester Cemetery. Local Her sister... Ina, married arrangements by Rockman Sweetgrass area fanner, AI Ploss. Funeral Chapel. Through the years the whole Norma was bom to Nils and family visited this area and kept in Annie (ByfugJien) Madslangrud on .touch with the old-timers here. It March 24th, 1915. Her parents had was always a place "close.to thetr . immigrated from Vsldrus, Norway hearts· where their Norwegian and .were early pioneer relatives found roots In America! homesteaders in Montana, settling • Norma Is survived by two in the Devon and Chester chlldren, Kenneth Dunn of Hayden , communities. Norma's,father cled Lake, Idaho and St)aron Mohar of from a sun stroke.in 1914 before Rock Springs. Wyoming; eight . she was born. I:f8r m()ther. Annie, grandchildren; 11 . great­ married Nils~ brother, ThorvaId. in grandchildren: two .sist8rs. Thelma 1915. The Madslangrud family Bissertt of Kalispelfand Edna moved to lewistown in 1920, Darroch of Spokane. Washington; where Norma finished her formal one brother, Kenneth Rude of schooling. Norma was 14 years Columbia Falls; and many nieces old when Thorvald died In a and nephews. Norma was farming accident, leaving a family preceded in death by her parents, of six children (the youngest being her husband• .herbrottler (Elmer), four months old). Mother, Annie, her sister (Ina), and a grandson died in 1992 at the clge of 102 (she (Mark). CLARA MAY (HAAG) ELLIS , Born: February 3, 1924 - Died: May : _22, 2001 Liberty County Times January 16, 2002

------Hi~~~ -;;~-d-R-ev-. -R~nni~- Fie-kerl -ciara Ellis officiating. Clara May Ellis was born on The music played was February 3, 1924, and died May "Sweet By and By", "Mansion 22, 2001 at Monett, Missouri. Over the Hilltop': performed by She attended high school in Sue Childress and Mendy Chester and graduated in 1942. Hubbard. Sue Childress was Surviving her are husband the pianist. Gorman Ellis, Monett, MO, one Pallbearers were Bob Cole, son, one daughter, and four Ray Davis, David Whitcomb, sisters. Three brothers Jesse Cole, Brian Ozbun, and preceded her in death. Timothy Whitcomb. The funeral service was Interment was at 1.0.0.F Friday, May 25th, 2001 at Cemetery Monett, Missouri. Buchanan Chapel in Monett, Memorials can be sent to Missouri with the Rev. Kevin Mission Fund of Fundamental Methodist Church, Monett, MO.

'\ MARTIN J. EVELAND Born: April 4, 1919 - Died: September 26, 2001 Uberty County Times October 3, 2001

Martin J Eveland Martin J Eveland of Nye, for­ merly of Chester, died Wednes­ day September 26, 2001 after a battle with stomach cancer, at the age of 82. Martin was born April 4,1919 at Centuria to Jesse and lottie Eveland. He attended school through the 6th Grade. On March 26, 1946 he married Agnes Gustafson. Martin worked as a . Rural Mail Carrier for 22 years. He was a veteran of WW II and a member of the VFW American Legion, and th~ NRA. He enjoyed hunting, music. farming, history and working on his family tree. Martin was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 52 years Agnes, brother Richard Eveland, sisters Myrtle Owen, Alice Pettapiece, two children Myrtle and infant son, and grandson Michael lee. He is survived by his children Marylin (Everett) Backes, Rosella (Raymond) Lee, Sharon (Ronald) Lyden, John (Betty) Eveland, Jean (Robert) Berggren, Mildred (Roy) Kreft, James (lorri) Evelarid, brothers Howard, Wilbur and Chester all of Montana, sis­ ter Bessie Hoverman of St. Croix, numerous grandchildren, great­ grandchildren, nieces and neph­ ews. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 29 at Grace Lutheran Church in Nye with Rev. Thomas Kuntz officiating. Music was provided by Nancy Hasselquist. Interment was in Pleasant Prairie Cemetery. Arrangements by the Grandstrand Funeral Home .

. '. WARNER FAHLGREN Born: March 16, 1921 - Died: July 14, 2001 Liberty County Times July 25, 2001

Fahlgren aOd two of his brothers Warner Fahlgren stayed on the Vestal after repair and Warner Fahlgren, .age 80, Navy it was sent near the Equator, where veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, it remained for 33 months to build passed away at his home in Portland, parts and repair ships. There was no Oregon on July 14, 2001 of natural land - only coral reefs - and too causes. Services were held there on hot to sleep below deck, and it rained July 19, 2001. often, so sleeping on deck was not Fahlgren was born March 16, 1921 much of an option. There were 1300 at a homestead near Chester, Mon­ men aboard. The men were going -. tana to his parents Cart and Theresa crazy from nearly three years in iso- Fahlgren. Following the death of his _. !SUon and heat. Some Senator found father in 1924, they moved back to out about it and tbey were ordered their former home at Washburn, home for a month's R & R, but N~rth Dakota, later moving to Warner was never the happy young H,nsaJe, Montana with his mother . man he had been. and stepfather William Lindstrom. ~ _. IHe: aiid his wife ~ Fiances Ilvedin .­ Wamer was one of six brothers .. North Dakota for·several years where that volunteered for service in World he worked as a Deputy Sheriff,1'tkter War II, fIVe in the Navy and -one in moving to Portland where he 17&­ the Army. He was one of four broth­ came a master welder. ers stationed on·the USS Vestal tied up to the/battleship Arizona, in Pearl Warner is survivea by hIS lIIree sons: Mike, DaVid. and Bob, all of Harbor at the time of the Japanese Portland; three grandchildren; his attack on December 7, 1941. The special friend Bonny; and three Vestal received two bomb hits·and brothers: Glen and Dora of Billings, the captain was blown off the ship, Ervin and Edna of Wilsonville, Or­ so the next In command gave orders egon, and Carl and Dons of Malta. to abandon ship. Wamer, being a Preceding him in death were his wife, strong Swimmer, dove off the Vestal parents, stepfather, one sister, and and under the burning oil and swam three brothers. to shore. Captain Young Climbed back aboard and received the Older and a tug boat towed the Vestal to shallow water where It was repaired. EVA MARIE (SCHWAN) FALLA Born: March 20, 1913 - Died: November 14, 2001 ~ "' Liberty County Times November 21, 2001 Eva Falla------

Eva Marie (Schwan) Falla died in Conrad on Wednesday Novem­ ber 14, 2001 . She was 88 years --SY19"7eboth Eva andMaurlce " old. had retired. In 1978 they sold the Eva was born March 20, 1913 h9use in Inverness and moved to in Berwick, North Dakota to ':, Oonrad. Eva found that the new Julianna and Anton Schwan. She house was wonderful, but the moved with her parents to Mon­ nC;wer beds were smaller than the tana in 1914 to homestead at ;' (l'~; , in Inverness so she turned Goldstone, Montana. Eva at­ ,to, .~~r love of sewing and started tended school in the Goldstone rna'king quilts. Instead of bouquets community until the eighth grade. of flowers, grandchildren and In those early years, the Schwan great-grandchildren received family were members of the St quilts. Wenceslaus Church of Goldstone Eva was also a shutterbug. She where Eva received her First Com­ loved to take pictures with her little munion, and was also confirmed Brownie camera that she always at Sf. Wenceslaus. carried with her. She has taken all In 1931 Eva moved to Havre of those pictures and turned the'm where she was employed at the into wonderful photo albums that Sacred Heart Hospital. She then all loved to look af. married J. Maurice Falla on Octo- Eva is sUNived by five children: ber 19, 1936. They farmed north Beverly Moog of Inverness, Mon­ of Inverness where Eva enjoyed tana, John Falla of Federal Way, gardening and sewing. She Washington, Julia White of learned to sew on her mother's ' Grandbury, Texas, Eddie Falla of treadle sewing machine and be- Conrad, and Tom Falla of Sacra­ , came the family seamstress. mento, California; 23 grandchil­ Some years later her husband dren, and 41 great-grandchildren; surprised her with an electric sisters: Julia Schwan, and Pauline Singer sewing machine, which she Laeupple both of Havre, Aggie really enjoyed. Besides her love Sherman of Rona'n, Montana, and of sewing, Eva was also a great Theresa Houim of Spokane, cook and loved to bake. Washington; brothers Frank In the fall of 1945 they bought ,a Schwan of Lothair, Montana, and house in Inverness so the children Paul Schwan of Havre. could attend school. The family Eva was -preceded In death by always moved back out to the farm her parents, husband, eight sib­ during the summer months. When lings, one granddaughter, and two all five of her,' children were in great-grandsons. school, Eva started working at the A Vigil SeNice was held Sun­ school in the ca.feteria. She did this day November 18, 2001 at 7:30 for 20 years. pm at St. Michael Catholic Church The house in Inverness had a . in Conrad. A Funeral Mass took big yard and both Eva and Maurice' place Monday November 19,2001 loved to plant flowers and care fbr at 11 :00 am at Sf. Michael's Catho­ the yard. The grandchildren would lic Church. Interment followed in love to help Eva pick flowers and the Highland Cemetery in Havre each one would go home with a , at 3:30 pm. , bouquet. During the summer, tour­ , Pondera Funeral -H~ine in ists would stop at the house think­ ch.arg~~;afi#4~~f~~ '- ing it was the town park! MILLARD FARRINGTON Born: December 20, 1905 - Died: September 1 2, 2001 liberty County Times October 10, 2001

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95, died Wednesday, September 12, 2001, at a Hamilton Hospice center. Farrington was born December 20 1905 in Bloomfield, Minnesota to Clinton and Mertie Shaw Farrington. He moved with his family to a homestead at Bench­ mark when he was young. He rode horse to country school south of Rudyard, and high school . in Rudyard. He enjoyed farming most of his life, first with his fa­ ther in Harlowton and Emigrant In 1973, Farrington returned to Rudyard and farmed 'there for several years. He moved to Hamilton be with his sister when her husband died. When he was 89, he met Gladys Sheets at Sap­ phire Lutheran Homes and they eloped. After a small wedding in Havre, they returned to Hamilton. She died six months later. He moved into a private home and remained there five years until his health began to fail. Farrington was a member of Hamilton Wesleyan Methodist Church and enjoyed children and animals, especially horses. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister Margaret Yaek of Stevensville; and wife, Gladys Farrington. Survivors include his sister Dor­ othy Miller of Hamilton, and niece,Sandra Alvarez of Bend, Oregon. fJURTON M. "BROWNIE" FITZSIMMONS, SR. Born: September 1 6, 1927 - .Died: February 7, 2001 l Liberty County Times March 21, 2001

Burton Fitzsimmons, Sr. Burton M. "Brownie" Fitzsimmons, Sr. age 72, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 7, 2001, following a brief bout with cancer. Fitz died at his home in Lytle, Texas, surrounded by family, just as he wished. Funeral services were held Saturday February 10th in the Trin­ ity Baptist Church in Lytle, with inter­ ment in the Lytle Community _ ",-C~r:rletery., .,--,~. :; i ',· !i;' ,",[~L !" t·, · .o. ;::; : ~ Fitzsimmons was born in Haliem on September 16, 1927 to George and Elizabeth Fitzsimmons. Brownie graduated from Harlem High School in 1945. Following graduation he joined the US Air Force and received his basic training at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antoinio, Texas. It was there that he met his future wife, Lee Johnson. After four years in the service he drove a bus for the San Antonio Transit System for 13 years and retired as a driver for Kerrville Bus Co. in 1980 after 25 years. He served as a deacon at the Trinity Baptist Church where he was an active member and enjoyed working with the building and grounds committee and various other committees. Brownie ~njoyed serving God by helping others in any way he could. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lee Fitzsimmons of Lytle, Texas; one son Burton, Jr. and wife Marcia of San Antonio; three daughters: Judy Patrick and ' husband Doug, Joyce Cawlfield all of San Antonio, . and Donna McClusky and husband Kenny of Lytle; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; one brother George Fitzsimmons and wife Meiko of Victoria, Texas; two sisters Betty Ann Gilbert and husband Ken of Chester, and Mary Brewster of Wasilla, Alaska; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; plus a host of friends who a" loved him dearly. MINA ELIZABETH (PIQUETTE) GAGNON Born: October 25, 1906 - Died: August 4, 2001 Liberty County Times August 15, 2001

Mina had thyroid problems in Mina IS survived by heflillSOand­ her youth. In 1957 she had throat of 53 years, ' Narciss of Chester; surgery, which damaged her vo­ her only daughter Mary Ann of San cal chords and limited her speak­ Marcos, California; and numerous ing ability. Her general health re­ nieces and nephews. She was .mained good until· five years ago. preceded in death by her parents, Although she made frequent doc­ two brothers (Ernest and Joseph tor visits, she was fortunate to con­ Piquette) and three sisters tinue to live at home where she (Violette Hastings, Vivian Olson received personal loving care from and Minnie Rose Piquette). her husband. This past week she Rosary prayers were recited by Father Joseph Diekhans at 7:00 ~1~~~CQft!"~'!~.~ p.m., Tuesday evening (Aug; 7th) to the Liberty County Hospital in at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Iris Chester. Mina di~ peacefu.lly and White provided organ music. without pain on Saturday evening Mina's funeral mass' was cel· PAina E. Gagnon (August 4th, 2001). She was 94 ebrated by Father Joe at the Mina Elizabeth (Piquette) years Old. church on Wednesday morning at Gagnon was born on October Mina was baptized and raised 1.1:00. Iris White provided acCom­ 25th, 1906 at Maxbass, North Da­ in the catholic faith. She was an paniment to Marcus Jochim and kota. She was one of six children active member of St. Mary's members of S1. Mary's Choir. born to Mary Hamel and Fred Church and Altar Society in Ches­ Songs Included "On Eagle's Piquette. Mina grew up 0/1 a farm ter. She enjoyed reading scriptures Wings", The Lord is My Shepherd", and received her early education and she collected religious memo­ "Ave Maria" and ·Song of Fare­ at a nearby country school. She rabilia. Because .she was of well". Greeters were Don Hull and graduated from Maxbass High French heritage, Mina 10vEid to re­ John Nuxoll. Altar servers were School in 1924, then continued her cite her daily French prayers. She Cory and Shane .Gagnon,The gifts education at Minot College where was proud of her name, Mina were presented by Lyle and Cody she eamed a teaching certifICate. . which is purported to be a French Gagnon and the eucharistic min­ Mina took her first job as a teacher name meaning "light"! In 1987 ister was Ken Gagnon. Scripture at a country school near Tolley, Mina took a pilgrimage to France, readings were Marcella Hull and North Dakota. She eventually Portugal, and Spain, where she Sharon Harmon. The !=ulogist was moved to grand forks (No. Oak.) visited the major Catholic Sh.rines Margaret Meissner. Pallbearers where she was employed as a live­ of Europe. Through her readings included Lyle Gagnon, Lee in cook and housekeeper. While she developed a deep love and Gagnon, Bill Hamel, Charles Hull, there she studied religion and se­ respect for Saint Theresa and Our Tom Osterman, and Richard riously considered becoming' a Lady of Fatima. Mina remained Harmon. BUrial was at Chester nun. A short time laterMina moved dedicated to her faith to the very pellletlllry with arrangements by back to Maxbass to live with her ' end. Rockman Funeral Chapel. A lun­ folks and she began working ~t the . In her younger years she en­ chElon followed at the church . post office. joyed playing the piano, painting Uridesignated memorials will be Through family ties she met her . outdoor scenery, and corrtpeting in given to the "Special K Ranch at husband to be, Narciss E. ladies softball. In later years she Columbus Montana. Gagnon. They were married in Los liked to croChet and play cards (es­ Angeles, California on J7ebruary pecially pinochle, whist, and 12th, 1948. They mov~d to the rummy). Before her health failed, original Gagnon homestead 9 Mina was the mascot with her miles south of Chester and lived husband's travelling band "The on the farm from that time on. Mina Lamplighters", which played at worked as a homemaker, farm wife many dances and celebrations and mother. throughout the Gol<;ien Triangle area for many years. HELEN RUTH (CADY) GILLET Born: September 18, 1925 - Died: April 10, 2001 Liberty County Times April 18, 2001 Helen Gillet Helen Ruth (Cady) Gillet, age 75, of 1524-2Oth St. S, Great Falls, a community volunteer and Shaklee distributor, died of nalural causes Tuesday April 10,2001 at her home. A memorial services was at 2:00 pm Friday April 6 at Faith Lutheran Church. Memorials are suggested to Faith Lutheran Church; Meals on Wheels, or FISH. Helen was born September 18, 1925 in Havre and attended school­ in Kremlin-Gildford, graduating in 1942. She moved to Seattle and was a secretary for Hewlett-Packard, transferring to Hawaii for two years. Helen returned to Kremlin and married Robert E. "Bob- Gillet on April 20, 1960 in Shelby. She was an independent Shaklee distributor for 21 years. Helen was a member 01 River of life Church, a volunteer at the FISH Food Bank, and a PTA member at Longfellow, Paris Gibson, and Great Falls High SchOols. She was a 'sports mom' and enjoyed crocheting, bird-watching and gardening. Survivors include her husband Bob of Great Falls; daughters Debbie Jean Schmid and Danita Roseann Severson of Great Falls, and Doreen Helen Carter of Rochester, New York; sisters June Corbitt of Butte, Dorothy McCormick and Carol Heggen of Kremlin, and Lorraine Eyman of Livingston; a ,brother Willis Cady of Gildford; and ,~eighLgraQdrnildr.eJl~~C:CJ.t-:--L . She was preceded in death by her parents Harry and Rose Cady of Kremlin, early day homesteaders. Chapel of ChiinesFuneral Home handled cremation and arrange­ ments ELIZABETH ROSE "BETH" (MERSINGER) GREEN Born: May 26, 1920 - Died: April "14, 2001 Liberty County Times April 25, 2001 fishing, bowling, and gardening. Beth also loved to play board games and recent winters in Arizona where Beth cards like Dominoes, Chinese appreciated the warm weather and Checkers, Aggravation, Pinochle, sunshine. She enjoyed the small and Solitare to name a few-and she camp life, games, and the daily fel­ loved to win! She was a real competi­ lows.hipwith 6ther:r.e1hees·." The · tor who generally "beat the socks off" . Greensmat manyniceq:ieople'll1 ifieir" most of her challengers. She also travels and developed several last­ loved sports and always looked ing friendships. Beth's health remained good until forward to the Icoal school events. the past few years, when she was Beth was a longtime member of diagnosed with diabetes and its ail­ the Utopia Home Demonstration ments. This past weekend she was Club. An excellent cook, she loved feeling good and looking forward to sharing her family favorites like Easter Sunday. She went to bed fruitcakes, pies, breads, sweet rolls, early Saturday evening April 14, cookies and candies. Even with all 2001 and died peacefully in her sleep of this good stuff available, the at her Chester home. She was 80 grandkids still looked forward to her Elizabeth Green years old. mashed potatoes and roast beef din­ ners. Although Beth wasn't Elizabeth Rose "Beth" Green was Beth was dedicated to her family, the ranch, and especially to God. Norwegian, she learned how to make born May 26, 1920 in rural Grass lefse, romagrate, and oIlier Valley, Oregon. She was one of three She was raised a Methodist, but joined the Lutheran faith after mov­ Scandinavian dishes, but she did not children born to Mary Kenny and like Lutefisk. Clarence Mersinger. Her early years ing to Chester. She has been a loyal member of Our Savior's Lutheran Beth always enjoyed her ancestral were spent on the Mersing~r farm heritage. In recent years she became where she especially enjoyed the here for 55+ years. She served as a involved in a Round Robin letter young lambs they raised there. teacher and secretary of the Sunday campaign that studied the history of When Beth was old en0ugh to start School program for many years. At the Belshee family. school, the family moved to Moro, one time there were over 100 kids in Beth and Charles have been Oregon. She received her formal the Sunday School system! Beth constant companions and best education there, graduating from also served as a church pianist and friends during their married life. They high school in 1928. Beth enjoyed was active. in the WMF (Women's : just ce/€lofated their 59ttianniveffiary ·· her school years and was an excel­ Missionary Fellowship). In recent a week ago. In addition to Charles, lent student. She was active in band, years she was a member of the Lydia she is survived by four children: Ed piano, and all sports. She was Circle of WELCA. She enjoyed Bible Green and wife Bonnie of Davis.' especially fond of basketball, in fact, study, cutting and sewing squares for California, Shirley Weaver and she often filled in on the boys' team church quilting projects, and helping husband Steve of Conifer, Colorado, when there weren't enough boys for out with other church activites. LeRoy Green and wife Beverly of practice sessions. , 8eth was an excellent seamstress; Chester, and Lynnette Green of ,Following high school, Beth at­ her daughters can attest to this as Ottumwa, Iowa; 10 grandchildren tended a business school in Portland well as many of the neighboring 4-H including: Rory, Wendy, Toni, Jani, for a short time. She eventually took youths she worked with as a leader. Micah, Jessica, Casey, Angela, ajob for her Aunt Addie, who oper­ Many sewing projects were taken Andrew and Russell; five great­ ated a small general store/gas sta­ apart several times and re-seamed grandchildren and lots more to come. tion/lunch counter near Lyle, several times; these projects were Beth is also sruvived by her sister Washington. not without frustration, but the Clara Mather and husband Dave of In October of 1940 she met her students always appreciated the final Spokane, Washington, and several future husband, Charles E. Green. product and the wei-earned awards. nephews and nieces. She was They were married at Mora on April Beth enjoyed many hobbies. She preceded in death by her parents and 8, 1942. They moved to Montana and loved bird-watching and kept her brother Linden Mersinger. settled on the Green family ranch personal journals on local bird spe­ seven miles north of Chester. It was cies and related data. In her quiet there that Beth worked diligently as times she loved to crochet and knit; a homemaker and mother of four. she made many afghans for family, The Greens lived on the farm until friends, and communtiy fund-raisers. the fall of 1999, when they purchased Just for the fun of it, she collected a home in Chester. They spent four coins. In earlier years she enjoyed

f nvc:p\ Praise the Lord for this loving wife, mother, and friend, and forever bless her memory. Funeral services were 11 :00 am Thursday April 19, 2001 at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Chester, Montana. Rev. Pete Erickson offici­ ated. Special readings were by gnranddaughters Jani Green, Jes­ sica Soriano, and Angela Switzler. Jan Christofferson was pianist and the congregation sang "Children of the Heavenly Father." Vocal mustic included "It Is Well With My Soul" by Wayne Wardell, and, "Amazing Grace" by Paul Soriano. Ushers were Gary Jensen and Armand Anderson. Pallbearers were grandsons Rory Anderson, Jake Knapton, and Micah, Casey, Andrew and Russell Green. Memorial bearers were listed as "all of Beth's many friends." Interment was at the Chester Cemetery. A luncheon followed at the church. Arrangements by Rockman Funeral Chapel.

:LIZABETH ROSE "BETH" Services: 11 :00 a.m. Thursday, April 19th,at Our (MERSINGER) GREEN Savior's Lutheran Church in Chester, Montana Born: May 26, 1920 at Officiant: Reverend Peter Erickson Grass Valley, Oregon ... Died: April 14, 2001 at Scripture Readings: Granddaughters, Jessica Soriano ' Chester, Montana ... and Angela Switzler Age: 80 years ... 10 months ... Personal Remembrances: Granddaughter, Jani Green 19 days .. . Musicians: Pianist, Jan Christofferson ... Vocalist, Wayne Wirdell, "It Is Well With My Soul" ... Vocalist, Twenty-Third Psalm Paul Soriano, "Amazing Grace" ... The Lord is my shepherd: I shall not want. Ushers: Armand Anderson and Gary Jensen He maketh me to lie dow~ in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters, Pallbearers: Grandsons, Rory Anderson, Micah Green, Casey Green, Andrew Green, Russell Green, and Jake He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the Knapton paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of Memorial Bearers: All of Beth's many friends ... the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: Interment: Chester Cemetery for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy ... Luncheoll to follow at the Cluirch ... staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the Beth's Family: Husband, Charles; daughters, Shirley presence of mine enemies: Thou anointest and Lynnette; sons, Ed and LeRoy; 10 grandchildren, my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Rory, Wendy, Toni, Jani, Micah, Jessica, Casey, An­ gela, Andrew, and Russell; 5 great-grandchildren; Surely good1less and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: lllld I will dwell sister, Clara; and several nieces &. nephews ... in .the house of the Lord foreve r. Arrangements: Rockman Funeral Chapel, Chester

". RAEL YN MARIE (JACOBSON) HALL Born: September 21, 1968 - Died: December 22, 2001 ~ "' Great Falls Tribune - Liberty County Times January 2 - 9, 2002

---_._ _.... _------Raelyn Marie Hall LANGLEY, Wash. Raelyn Marie (Jacobson) Hall, 33, an auto repair shop manager and Chester native, died · of an aneurysm Dec. 22 at a hospital in Washington. At her request, no services were held and crema­ tion · has hiken place. Survivors in­ clude her hus­ band, Bill Hall, and a daughter, Nichole Sheldon, . both of Langley; a son, Brandon Taylor of Port Or­ chard, Wash.; sisters Amanda Ja­ cobson of Seattle and Joni Jacob­ son of Denver; and a brother, Greg Brown of Gary, Texas. Born Sept. 21, 1968, in Chester, Rae lived there until age 5, then moved to Washington with her mother after her parents divorced. She grew up in Port Orchard and remained in Washington most of her life. Rae married Bill Hall in 1999. To­ gether they operated their own au­ to repair business in Langley, where she enjoyed working on cars. She was very proud of her beautiful flower gardens, and al­ ways looked forward to her yearly camping trip to Eastern Washing­ ton. She also enjoyed cars, camp­ ing, boating and gardening. She would never think twice about helping others, and her fam­ ily was her life. Rae had a zest for life, was very outgoing and never afraid to share her feelings. She could make any room brighter with her presence and her beautiful smile. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dora Lynn (Hodge) Pickens; and her grandmother, Berniece Jacobson. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to the Rae Hall Memorial Fund at U.S. Bank, Main Street, Freeland, WA 98249. ALLEN LLOYD HAMEL Born: July 22, 1956 - Died: January : 11, 2001 Liberty Times County January 17, 2001

'~Ofaff, and California. He has made' , compan1Oi1;"BO'nitaHucl< 'orBillirigs; ,his home in Billings since 1990. Dur­ two children, (daughter) Christina ;;ing the non-fire seasons,/}e worked and (son) Beau James; three step­ various jobs in the Billings area, children, Sharana,' Diona, and most recently at the Western Twana (all of Billings); three broth­ Sugarbeet Factory. ers and spouses, Steve and Richie This pastThursday (January 11th) Hamel of Chester, Darren and Allen was visiting with his girlfriend Caroline Hamel of Concord, (Bonita Buck, his companion since California, and Brian and Ricki 1993). He had no complaints of ill­ Hamei of Browninffi... several ness, btherthan being "tired". Ashort , nephews, nieces, aunts, uncreS;ana- while later he slumped over in ' his cousins. Allen was preceded in chair. He was taken by ambulance death by C!-n infant son, Raymond. to the St. Vincent's Hospital, where A ·Prayer Service for Allen's resuscitative efforts were to no avail. extended family and friends was . Allen died at the age of 44 years. held at the Smith's Downtown Allen was baptized and confirmed Funeral Chapel in Billings on Sunday afernoon, January 14th. Brother i~: ~t. Mary's Catholic Church in Bede Baldry officiated. Chel)ter. During his high school Funeral Mass will be 11 :00 A.M. Allen Hamel years, he was active in music and Thl,lrsday (tomorrow, January 18th) Allen Lloyd Hamel was born at drama. Throughout his life he has at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Great Falls, Montana on July 22nd, loved all sorts of music; an early fan Chester. Father Joseph Diekhans 1956. He was the eldest of,four sons of the "Beatles" and rock-and-roll will celebrate the Mass. Special born to William and Lenora (Laas) with recent interest in listening to music will be provided by St. Mary's Hamel. He grew up on the family jazz and a local PBS radio station. choir. Ushers will be Trudy Skari and farm at Ledger and received his Other hobbies included pool, darts, Cindy LaSorte. Reader will be early education at the Selma chess, crossword puZzles, and read­ Marcella Hull, server will be Ken Country School. Allen finished his ing. Just for the fun of it, he collected Gagnon, and eulogist will be Trudy schooling in Chester, graduating old dictionaries and a few coins. His Skari. Pallbearers will be John from C.H.S. in 1974. In the years that lavorite televisiori 'shows'-were­ Seidlitz, Don Hull, Rob Laas, and followed, he lived at Missoula, where "Jeopardy", "Who Wants to be a Mil­ Allen's three brothers. Following he worked for a newspaper and on lionaire", and "Ben Stein". He loved burial at the Chester Cemetery, a seismograph crews in western to cook and made most of the din­ luncheon will be held at the church. Montana. He continued his educa­ ner meals for his girlfriend and Arrangements by Rockman Funeral tion, majoring in psychology at the children. Chapel. University of Montana, graduating in Some personal comments about 1984. Allen from Bonita are as follows: She Allen enjoyed cooking, a skill he says, "Allen was a very generous learned by working in various person with a kind heart." She also Montanare.staurants. He eventually says that she's never met a person . took a job for a catering company, as compassionate as Allen. ·"He 'who provided food services ' in the cared forpeople and felt their pain." wilderness to fire-fighting crews. Allen is survived by his parents, Allen spent his sum"mers feeding Bill and Billie Hamel of Shelby; his fire-fighters in Oregon, Montana, KENNETH ROBERT HANSON Born: October 30, 1934 - Died: January 25, 2001 Liberty County Times January 31, 200 1

------N.ational Guard from 1953-1955. Kenneth R. Hanson 'They moved to Havre in 1964. He Kenneth Robert Hanson, 66 years was manager of the Hingham of age, died January 25,2001 at his Farmer's Oil; founded Hi-Line Fertil­ residence in Havre, Montana of izer with the Spicher Brothers; was cancer. Cremation has taken place. employed at Northern Tire and Prayer Vigil was held at 7:00 p.m. pufe.hased A&B Trailer Court in Sunday, January 28, at the Holland Havre, Montana; he also owned and and Bonine Chapel. Memorial Mass operated Ken's Carwash in Havre was held at 11 :00 a.m. Monday, wnile working at Rocky Mountain January 29, at the St. Jude Catholic Meat Packing; and was a Havre Church, with Fr. Robert D. Grosch School District Bus Driverfrom 1992 officiating. Burial of the cremated to the present. remains will be at a later date. Kenneth was an active Teamster Memorials in Kenneth's honor may Member. Many awards were given be made to: The Gift of Life Family him by his children, grandchildren, Housing Center, Benefis Healthcare and the many children he delivered Foundation, P. O. Box 7008, Great safely on the school bus routes. He Falls, MT 59406-7008. Services and also received honors from his bus arrangements were under the direc­ driving peers. tion _of the Holland and Bonine Kenneth was preceded in death Funexal Home. by his father in 1985 and his mother Kenneth was born October 30, in 1987. He is survived by, his wife 1934 to Earl Blaine Hanson and of Havre; daughter Deborah Kay Agnes' Montana "Tanna" MacFarland Guenther of Glasgow; sons Chan Hanson at Miles City, Montana. He Kenneth, and Todd Alan both of attended Malta Grade School and Havre; sister Donna Mae Hanson of graduated from Hingham High Malta; brother Stanley "Bud" Hanson School. On November 8, 1952, Ken­ of Helena,and seven grandchildren. neth married Alma Marlene Norenberg. To this marriage, three children were born. He was a member of the Montana Army WALTER ERNEST HOVEE Born: April 17, 1909 - Died: September 25, 2001 Liberty County Times October 3, 2001

Walt was active in the early or­ ganization of the Inverness Wa­ ter System and served on its board for 25 years. He also served on the Hill County A.S.C.S. committee for several years. ------~--- His hobbies were many. He loved to attend high school sport­ ing events and was an avid TV sports fan. In his younger years Walt enjoyed fishing, working in his yard. and playiAg cards (es­ pecially Bridge and Pinochle.) He Walter E Hovee could fix most anything and liked included Dave Herdina, Stu to "tinker in his garage". During Smith, Scott Patrick, Greg Walter Ernest Hovee was born his quiet time at home, Walt en­ Woods, Roger Zentzis and Mark at Alsen, North Dakota on April 17 , joyed reading and following the Aageson. Memorial bearers were 1909. He was one of five children Stockmarket. He loved all ani­ Tony Jochim, Eugene Aageson, born to Edward and Inga mals. especially cats. He was Morris Smith, Bob Woods, and all (Espeseth) Hovee.The Hovee proud of his 50 year career as a of Walt's other old friends. Burial family come to Inverness, Mon­ Montana farmer. services were held at the Joplin Walt was described by his fam- tana in 1911 and bUilt a general Cemetery. A luncheon followed at merchandise store called "Hovee ily as a private person ... ahome- the church. Brothers." Walter grew up at body ... a deep thinker ... a dedi- Arrangements by Rockman Inverness and received his edu­ cated family man and friend. Funeral Chapel, Chester. cation there, graduating from He is survived by his wife of 61 Inverness High School in 1928. In years, Ruth Hovee of Great Falls; the years that followed, he worked one son Clark Hovee of San An­ in the store and helped with the toniO, Texas; one daughter Laurie family farming operations in the Hovee-Migneault of Great Falls; Inverness community. one grandson Rhett Migneault of Walt married Ruth L. Dedic on Great Falls; and several nieces March 25,1940 at Havre. They and nephews. lived and worked on the farm un- , Walt was preceded in death by til their retirement in 1985, then his parents, one sister Agnes, and leased out their place. They three brothers Kenneth, Lloyd, moved to Great Falls in 1990. and Stanley. Walt's health began to fail in 1998, ' Funeral services were con- so he transferred to the Uberty ducted at 1 :00 p.m. Saturday County Nursing Home in Chester. Sept. 29, 2001 at Bethel Lutheran He died at the rest home on the Church in Joplin by Rev. Tim evening of Tuesday, September Singleton. The congregation sang 25, 2001 . He was 92 years Old. dBorning Cry" and "Children of the Walter was a lifelong member Heavenly Father," accompanied of Bethel Lutheran 9hurch in by organist Iris White. Vocalist, Joplin. serving on the church Carol Bangs performed "Because council and related committees. He LivesH and "On Eagle's After moving to Great Falls, the Wings." Ushers were Larry Olson Hovee's attended church at Our and Sandy Anderson. Pallbearers Savior's Lutheran. FRANK HUESTIS

Born: December 3, 1922 - Died: Novem~,er 13, 2001 Liberty County Times November 21, 2001

Frank Huestis Frank Huestis, 78, a retired enJoyedl1unUngwilfiTiis sons ana farmer and Army veteran, died of friends, playing cards and camp­ natural causes Tuesday at his ing. He was a member of Gold­ home in Havre. stone Lutheran Church, First A memorial service was held Lutheran Church, Milk River Good ; Friday, Novemb'er 16, 2001 at Sam RV Cluq, and the Havre 11 :00 a.m. at First Lutheran Eagles Lodge. Church in Havre. Cremation has Survivors include his wife, Mar­ taken place under the direction of garet; a daughter Lana Larson of Holland & Bonine Funeral Home Shelby; sons Gleim Huestis of of Havre. Chinook, Larry Huestis of Frank was born December 3 Sheridan, Wyoming, and Ray 1922 in DeSmit, South _Dakota t~ Huestis of Havre; sisters Leona Francis and Florence Huestis. At Faltrino, Evelyn Purkett, Inez Hal­ age four Frank moved with his ter, and Mildred Obie; 13 grand­ family to a farm north of Hingham. children and six great-grandchil­ He attended a country school, dren. then transferred to Hingham. Additional survivors include a Frank continued his education at son-in-law Jerry Larson of Shelby; a mechanical Vo-Tech school in daughters-in-law Laurie Huestis cif Bozeman and Northern Montana Chinook, Kim Huestis of Sheridan, College in Havre. He served in the and Peggy Huestis and Jo Wayne Civilian Conservation Corps at of Havre. ~ Winifred, and during World War /I Frank was preceded in death by served in the armed forces in Ger­ a son,Leland in 1977, and a grand­ many. son Aaron, died in 1993. He was He and Margaret Walker mar­ also preceded in death by three ried June 5, 1943 in Hingham. For sisters: Gay Dahlberg, Bernice 21 years, they farmed north of Streeter, and Delilah Mord; and a Hingham and Gildford, where their brother Roy Huestis. daughter and four sons were In lieu of flowers, memorials raised. In the fall of 1968, they sold may be sent to Gift of Life or the the farm and moved to Havre dOnor's choice. where they bought and managed the Bee Motel for three years. Later, Frank farmed south of Harlem. A stroke ,caused him to retire in 1990, but he continued his interest in farming. His biggest love and concern was his family. Besides his love of farming, he JULIA LOUISE "BABE" JACKSON Born: May 13, 1913 - Died: February 9, 200 1 Liberty County Times February 14, 200 1 --Julia Was al ifelong-member orour - , L~;!y of Ransom Church in HinghB:m andrwas active in the·c HOly Family 'UafITell'e, ueslrae, TiffanY-Troy; Altar Society of Rudyard. She . at­ Brianna, Jake, Megan, Joshua, and ,lended,sellt'iraI.Gatholic..cburCh eS:;inC Jessica; one sister, Cecelia Wilbur Great F~hs , ' was active'in the E:agles of San Diego, California; and several Lodge, and was a member of several nieces and nephews. bridge clubs. Her hobbies were many. ' She She was preceded in death by her enjo~d playing Bridge and husband, parents, one brother Joe Pinochle, dancing, reading, Hanses, and one sister Mary Sylte, crossword puzzles, bowling, ceram­ 'Per Julia's wishes, she was ics, ' and picnics. Babe was an cremated, Her Memorial Mass was exceptional cook and a wonderful celebrated by Father Joseph hos'tsl?; she always did her best to Diekhansat 11 :00 a.m. Tuesday guarantee that family and friends February 13th at Our Lady of were taken care of when they came Ransom Catholic Church in to her house. Visitors never left with Hingham. Iris White served as Julia "Babe" Jackson an empty stomach! organist and Marcus Jochim sang , Julia loved to travel. She made family favorites, "On Eagle's Wings," Julia Louise ("Babe") Jackson was several memorable trips to Hawaii, "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," born May 13, 1913 at Hingham, the Caribbean, and the New "Psalm 42/' "Because the Lord is My Montana. She was one 9.1 four England states, to name a few. At Shepherd," and "Just a Closer Walk children born to Charle's and one time, just for the fun of it, she With Thee." Scripture readings were Elizabeth (Spaulding) Hanses. Babe had a large collection of rooster by grand<;laughters Kim Blake and grew up in Hingham and graduated memorabilia. Julia loved to laugh Leah Hanson. Altar server was Dan from Hingham High Sschool in 1931 . and tell a good joke. Privately, she Hybner and Eucharistic Ministers She married Howard Jackson on was a spiritual lady who had an were Mary Lois Hybner, Maryle Lynn August 11, 1935. They farmed north unconditional love for her fellow .£.~~t~!,an~~im Pester. Grandson of Rudyard for 30 years. During the man. This special care and concern Nick Blake shared the eulogy, winter months they lived in Rudyard. . easily qualified her as a "Servant of Friends listed as honorary bearers Julia kept herself busy giving piano I God .• ··· - included Walter Myers, Robert lessons to many students along the In June of 1999 she was Pester, Richard .,Jackson, Robert , Hi-Line. After her husband's death diagnosed with stomach cancer. Her Moog, Jan Phillips, Daryl Meyer, and , in 1965, Julia completed Nurse's health had declined since that time. Robert Wehr. A luncheon followed ' Aide training, then worked at the Following a week's stay at the at the church . . Chester and Havre hospitals for a Benefis East Medical Cente,r, Julia Later tuesday afternoon, short while. In 1968 she built a small was transferred to a local nursing graveside prayers and burial 'of cafe in Rudyard called "Babe's home for' extended care. She died ashes were completed at the Snack-Shack" where she worked as at the Missouri River Manor on the Highland Cemetery' in Havre. Ar­ the head-cook and manager until afternoon of Friday February 9th, rangements by Rockman Funeral she sold the business in 1970. Julia 2001. She was 87 years old. . Chapel of Chester. moved back to Hingham where she Julia is survived by two daughters accepted a job as housekeeper and and spouses, Rachel and Donald cook for the parish priest at Our Lady Blake of Cascade, and Loretta and of Ransom Catholic Church, She Orville Ulledahl of Befld, Oregon; moved to Shelby a few years later five grandchildren including Kerry, and workedin the same capacity at Kim, Nick, Joel, and Leah; nine St. Williams Catholic Parish. Babe great-grandchildren including retired irf '1919 and moved to Great Falls. .. . .,J. / . KATHLEEN JACOBSON Born: April 22, 1913 - Died: February 2; ' 2001 Liberty County Times February 7, 2001

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-·Kathleen. . r - Jacobson. " Kathleen Jacobson, age 87, former resident of Kremlin, Montana, died February 2, 2001 at the Havre Health ¢are Center of natural causes. Kathleen was born April 22, 1913 in Grafton, North Dakota to James and Maime (Raustad) Baxendale. She attended schools in Joplin, Montana. She married Clarence Newlan and they farmed south of Kremlin until his death in 1960. Later she married Orville Jacobson and they continued farming. He died in 1969. She lived in Kremlin until 1998 . then moved to the Northern Montana Care Center in November 1998. , She enjoyed crocheting, reading, watching television and visiting with her friends arid family. She was preceded in death not only by her- parents and two husbands, but by two sisters Martha Goff and Helen Mock. Kathleen is survived by two daugh­ ters Delores Berg and Marlene Donoven, both of Kremlin; five grand­ children, nine great-grandchildren, andseveraL!1J~ces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, at the Kremlin Lutheran Church with Pastor Tim Hauge Officiating. Burial of the cremated remains will be at a later date. Memorials may be made in Kathleen's honor to the Northern Montana Care Center or to a memo­ rial of one's choice. SerVices and ar- HAROLD JENSEN Born: November 25, 1912 - Died: February 28, 2001 Liberty County Times March 7, 2001

He continued farming and ranch­ Harold is survived by his wife of ing at Hill, Montana near the 53 years Kathryn Jensen of Chester; Sweetgrass Hills. In the summer of daughter Connie Mathis and 1946 a neighbor, Harold Jeppesen, husband Ted of Belgrade; three came over to nelp him hay. He met grandsons: Gavin Mathis, Kip Heintz the neighbor's sister, Kathryn and Hans Heintz; two sisters Hazel Jeppesen, and they were married in Broeder and husband Gordon of Great Falls on D~cember 27"1947. Creston, and Alice Polk of Cut Bank; From that time 6·ri·itTe'jeris;e~S.lived · · three sisters-in-law: Sylvia Jensen of and worked on the ranch and raised Chester, Gladys Meissner of two daughters. Chester, and Ambjorg Scalese and In January of 1999 Harold was husband Hales of Galata; and diagnosed with stomach cancer. He numerous nephews and nieces. had surgery and chemotherapy in Harold was preceded in death by his the months that followed. They parents, a daughter Ardyce Heintz moved to their Chester home, but Buechler in March 1999, and four commuted daily to the ranch. Even brothers: Ole Jensen, Leo Jensen, Harold Jensen last fall Harold drove tractor and and infant twins. Harold Jensen was born remained active in most of the farm­ Funeral services were 11 :00 a.m. NO,vember 25, 1912 at Barton, North ing operatiOns. His condition failed Saturday, March 3, 2001 at Our Dakota to Hans and Bergette during the winter months, so he Savior's Lutheran Church in 'Bertha' (Ness) Jensen ," the second entered the Liberty County Hospital Chester. Rev. Peter Erickson offici­ of seven children. They just over a month ago. Harold died ated. The eulogist was Karen Sloan. homesteaded 20 miles northeast of at the Chester hospital on Scripture readings were shared by Chester in 1911. Harold attended the Wednesday morning, February 28, Hans Heintz and Jackie Frey. Organ­ Fairview Country School near the 2001. He, was 88 years old. ist was Karen Stack and the farm. He also attended school in Harold' was baptized in Barton, congregation sang "Battle Hymn of North Dakota for a short time then North Dakota. He completed his the Republic." The vocal duet of finished his education in Ch~ster adult confirmation at Trinity Lutheran Mary Ann Zorn and Steffani Wan ken graduating from C.H.S. in 1931: Church north of Lothair, where he performed "The Old Rugged Cross," Harold worked on the Allen Prescott was a member. He was a past and "My Country 'lis of Thee." Ush­ ranch for two years, then bought trustee for both the Hill Country ers were nieces Carol Seddon and some land near the Jensen School and Chester High School. Jackie Frey. Pallbearers were Kip homeplace and started farming on . After he got out of the military, he and Hans Heintz, Ted Mathis, Joe his own in 1934. . took flying lessons and received his Seidlitz, Hales Scalese, and Gordon In the spring of 1942, after the private pilot's license. He loved fly­ Broeder. memorial bearers were bombing at Pearl 'Harbor, Harold Ing and eventually bought his own listed as Harold's WW II buddies, his called the selective service in Butte airplane, which he used as a family, and his friends. Graveside in hopes of enlisting in the Army Air services with military rites were at Corps to receive flight training. volunteer member of the local the Chester Cemetery. The flag was Unfortunately, those positions were Search and Rescue team. Harold presented by Don Buffington. A filled with younger men, so he ac­ was proud of his military service luncheon followed at the Church. cepted an enlistment in the regular during World War II and enjoyed Arrangements by Rockman Army. He was initially stationed at sharing war stories with family and Funeral Chapel, Chester. McCord Field near Tacoma friends. He also liked to watch mov­ Washington. He later served in th~ ies and read books about WW II. European Theatre and the invasion Harold was simply a 'farmer-at­ at Normandy. He was a member of heart.' He was a hard worker who the 877th Airborne Engineers, who was dedicated to his ranch. He was built, repaired, and defended also a good mechanic and his airfields. Harold worked as a favorite equipment were his caterpil­ caterpillar operator and attained the lars. In his quiet time at home, r~nk of Tech 4. He was honorably Harold enjoyed watching the news dIscharged in October of 1945 and • on television. An avid reader:, he returned to Montana, . especially loved literature on Montana history. MARTIN MICHAEL JOCHIM Born: June 18,1911 - Died: March ' S, 2001 Liberty County Times -~TL,h'""is-p=-a=-s""t'-J-ra::-:n'-Uary M~irtTnwas ' March 14, 200 1 " a~mitt~d to the Liberty County HospftiiL. in ' Che,ster.. He later punishment for spe~kll)9 ~gliSflTn-' transferred to the :q!lerty':County tbf;thouse, and some bfhis favorite . Nursing Home where he diadem the w6rk horses (like "Nick" i:md "Pete" early morning q! Thursday March 8, and "Larry" and "Rowdy"). ?001. Heyvas89 years old. Martin l,9st ni~ mother to cancer He was'preceded in death by his ,'~ ,,:,_h_~_ ~~~ ~~!t.6~!~ ;1~l}h~9~,; ?q b,%i , parents, onE!,sister Magdalana, two l5eganfarmlng-on11ts~~1$(Y -' brothers Jake.and Frank, three infant dido<;ld jobs like herding,sl;leep and sibling's, one grandson and one working in the cec camps. ' , . grE~at-great-grandson. On August 10th, 1942 he married , ,~ '¥Jlrtin is ~urVived by hisj,.\~ife . of Agnes Zeltinger, a North Dakota girl 58': years, , Agnes Jocorin of who was teaching in rural schools Inverness; two daughters: Deanna in Northcentral Montana. Together Beaudoin. of Spokane, W~shington they raised fivec~Jldren. they were and Marlene ' Biondo of Wyoming, proud and happy that their children Minnesota; three sons: Lawrence Martin Jochim all received college educations. Jochim of Bigfork, Thomas Jochim Martin's favorite pastime was of Spokane, Washington" and Martin Michael Jochim was born farming and related activities. He MarcGs 'J,ochim of Invemess;two on June 18th; 1911 in Orenburg, loved to "check the cows;" he could sisters, Elizabeth Wood of Oregon Russia, a city east of the Ural always tell which calf belonged to and Barbara Fisher ,of Havre; one Mountains. His family was part of a which cow and he was known to brother, Anton Jochim of Inve!"rress; large German ethnic community that bring newborn calves into the house his eXtended family, the Velk's; and had migrated to Russia during the from time-to-time. He enjoyed,going numerous grandchlldren, great­ late 1700's and early 18<;10's. ln 1913 to 'cattle sales and was very grandchildren, nieces and nephews. (at age 2) Martin emmigri:lted with knowle~gea~le in' selecting a good Vigil Prayers were recited by his parents, Martin Jochim Sr. and , bull fOr'breedil,g purposes. Father Joseph Diekhans at 7:30 Mariana Mangold Jochim, and a Another fav'tlrite h'Obby , was the ;p.m. Sunday March 11th at Sacred sister and brother to Regina, card games at Dalton's place. Martin' Heart Catholic Church. The Saskatchewan, then eventually to , congregation sang "Be Not Afraid" InVemess, Montana. Regina was the enjoy~d playing Whist with family .and "You Are Mine." Grandson original destination because Rus­ and fnends. He loved to dance and 'Anthony Biondo sang "Tears in sian customs officials could not he wasel'p'ecially fond of the music\ ,Heaven." . 10catt;lnverness on the map. Martin of Lawreh?e Walk. He also enjoyed:' The Funeral Mass was celebrated always claimed he could remember local mU~lc concerts and sporting :, the scenes of the vast ocean from , events. HIS favorite television show " py Father Joe at 11 :00 a.m. Monday the dec;k of tre ship when his family was "The Price is Right". Martin col­ ; f\t .~g~~> !1~art. Iri~ , w'hite was "-<>fg8mst.MaFeaS,aAfiAliison Jochim, crossed the' Atlantic Ocean. lected Indian rocks and artifacts and along with the Sacred Heart Choir, After ari'iVing in M9ntana, the he enjoyed fishing and vegetable provided mass music. Ushers were Jochims began farming on a half­ gardening. His favorite food was his Tom, Steve, and Joe Dahinden,Altar section eight miles southeast of own "h?memade German sausage." , server was Dennis Mangold; and Inverness. Seven years later they Martm was a lifetime member of readers were Terry and Kent moved to a farmstead four miles Sacred Heart Catholic ,Church in Zeltinger. The communion gifts were south of Inverness, the place Martin Inverness. He was also a member of t\1e Farmer's Union and had presented by Jean Edwards and lived and worked most of his life. I . served on the Inverness School Peggy Currie. Eucharistic ministers Martin was the oldest-poy in a fam­ Board. '\ were Tom Jochim, Kay Jochim, and ily of seven children: During those ,Martin's he~lth "was generally Richard Fisher. Eulogist was Larry years he lived at home he was g?~d over the' years. He developed Jochim. Martin's grandsons served referred to as "boy," which was a diabetes at age 65 and retired from as pallbearers. Special bearers w~re common name for the eldest son in farming at age 70. During their retire­ listed as "all of his many friends." old world tradition. In those early ment the Jochims spent several Burial was at the Inverness days on the farm German was the winters with their children in Cemetery. A luncheon followed a~ only language allowed in the house Washington, Utah, North Dakota and the church. Memorials will be given ' and farming was done with,~>:' Her hobbies were many; she enjoyed' , .: fishing,-camping: hikin'g; aerobics, i shopping, -and iiltei'iordesign. She • liked to cook and one 6f her speciali­ ties was Beer Bread: ;She also enjoyed country music; playing darts; and collectingaptique cups and , saucers, Deb liked to watch the news on televiSion and her favorite 'show was "The WaltOns." Before her health failed, she enjoyed modeling clothes at JC Penneys for in-store fashion shows. But most of all, she loved Deborah Ann (Rockman) Johnson , people-young and old. ' was born at Shelby, Montana on April , :,I;)," ' ;r;~~" i~''; ' {Hl r\;,!,ve'd , by 'her 11, 1.960. She was one~' of'twb sfg~ ' '!;6tller{ Gi\[,§;\ McG'arthY of ~~,~~;nRb:6;~~n~~~~~~~~;i ~~~~~~: ~~~,~:~:t~6Q~~~~t~~~~tl~t~~~0:!; tionwas at the EskayCoUil tryScHool b,to,tl1er . Chester Hend_ersonof near Big Sandy. She Jinisbed _her . N'eoraska; an uncle (who helped schOOling in Havre, graduating from ' r~se her) RobertHul1le~ ' of Big Havre High School in 1978. '. Sandy; hersis ,ter~in-laVJ Terrie . Deborah moved to Great Falls and ' McLaughlin of Gilbert, Arizol'!~; : her began working foflTF; she held this es~ranged hu~band Len Johnson of jobforseven y~ars, working as a shift Helena; and several nephews, fot~man. In the late 1980s she : ni~ " Q~l<9gH~ins i'/;J;I,~r only first , r'Il~v,,~d to Helena and took a posi- ' cqu . . enttleRookrnarl side are the ·~tiotl" iQ retail sales for the JC Penney f~ . Vivian -Dolezal, , C.O'f:f YVhile there she married LaD:- of Chest~r. ,;'Jobns6n,in 1993. Their relationship-,: her great- , 'eo(jfiCl ap9ut five years later. "':' She was ·':~~~jlrtl;;'PC '~a;) b(Cith-err, 'J:;;!aVji€t;':~, nIICEl " WJIJ ; be l/: ce, ': ~i~i~~}l~r!~~i9:]f~'C~ .... ' telepliohe-'soulmaies'aild evei1(t'.fa ll~( .r b~st '-rlends. Altho6'gil-hertieaitlh l"as' , nBf goda;: D~borah " moved fo~Gtlb~rt; " AZ inApril of 2000 to'seek happiness and Companionship with Gary for her. remaining time in this life. Her condi­ ·,tiQn, t:\as ,slqwIY i1 d~t~ripr~teg~, & lQ~~ , " , Chfi~.tm~~ &t'le; tJas ' re Q~i vEl(L I 9V il'1~ ': JACQUELI NE "JACQUIE" (NEWTON) JOHNSON Born: Sept ember 7, 1926 - Died: July. 20, 2001 Liberty Cou nty Times August 1, 2001

Lutheran church. She was baptized and confirmed as an adult at the Trinity Lutheran Church north of Lothair. After they moved to Cut Bank, she served as a Sunday School Superintendent at St. Paul's Funeral servICeS were1'i :Ocfa:n;. Lutheran Church. She was also a Saturday, July 28, 2001 at Our member of a Cut Bank Home Dem­ Savior's Lutheran Church in onstration Club; and was active in Chester. Pastor Pete Erickson offi­ the Democr8't/6'VVorhen's 'Otgiiniza­ ciated. Taped p,relude music was by tion. Jacquie enjoyed politics; she the James Galway Orchestra. Karen never ran for a political office, but Stack served as organist and the ~--- .. ------~--- -- congregation sang "Borning Cry," -~~~t;iin many.campaigns, voter "How Great Thou Art," and "The Old registrations, and elections. She Rugged Cross." Vocalist Wayne JacqueHneJohnson continued to serve as an election Wardell performed "The Lord's Jacqueline Yvonne "Jacquie" judge during her years in Spokane. Prayer." Jacquie's favorite song Johnson was bom at Laurel, Mon­ Her hobbles were many. She "Send In the Clowns" by Frank tana on September 7,1926. She loved to read, especially mysteries Sinatra, was played as postlude. was the only child of Hobert "Jack" and historicals of IreiandlEngland. Ushers were grandsons Aaron, Newton and Nellie Burns. She re­ She kept her mind sharp by work­ Branden, and Camon Hunnewell. ceived her early education at lau­ ing crossword puzzles, and watch­ Friends listed as memorial bearers rel, Lewistown, and Great I,Falls, ing •Je0p8rdy." For simple entertain­ included Vern Anderson, Richard then graduated form Shelby High ment she also enjoyed her favorite Wickum, Rob Platt, Bruce Wold, School in 1945. In the few years that soap opera "The Young and the Larry Epstein, Ben Epstein, Louis followed, Jacquie worked as a tele­ Restless." Jacquie liked to play larson, Cliff Blair, and leonard phone operator in Shelby and Bos­ cards, mainly Cribbage and Soli­ Matteson. A luncheon followed at the ton, Massachusetts. taire. She enjoyed workfng in her chlJrch. She married L.T. Dixon on May garden and she was an excellent Graveside prayers and burial of 20,1947. The couple had a daugh­ cook. Her family will always remem­ ashes were Saturday afternoon at ter prior to their divorce in 1951. ber her good sense of humor and the Tr.init}i· Lutheran Church Cem- . Jacquie married Paul G. Johnson her dedication to motherhood. She etery north of Lothair. Arrangemer:lts in Shelby on November 1, 1953. was a loving and caring mother to by Rockman Funeral Chapel, They made their home on the the very end. Chester. Johnson farm 18 miles north of Survivors include her husband Memorials will be given to the Lothair until 1961. when they moved Paul, of Spokane; two daughters: Trinity Church Cemetery Care Fund, to a farm 12 miles north of Cut Bank. Yvonne Hurinewell and husband or the Kidney Center Endowment Jacquie worked as a J:tomemiilker -David of Chester, and Paula Fund clo Sacred Heart Hospital in and mother of four. The Johnsons Johnson ~f Spokane; two sons: SpOkane, WA. moved into Cut Bank in 1974 and Craig Johnson of Spokane, and Leif operated a "Grain-Orr business until Johnson and wife Unda of Vista, their retirement in 1984. They Calif~rnia; seven grandchildren: moved to Spokane, WaShington and Rachel, Melissa, Jeanie, Aaron, have lived there since. . Branden, Camon, and Jacqueline - - -Jacquledevelopeiflooneyprob- Paige; five great..grandchildren; one lems in 1994. Her health remained brother-in-law Owen Johnson of relatively good until this spring, Florida; three sisters-in-I!lw: Rose when she encountered dialysis and Marie Gustafson of Arizona, Louise other mediCal problems. Following Runyon of Idaho, and Patsy Nelson a thre~week stay at the Sacred of Washington; and several neph­ Heart Hospital in Spokane, she died ews and nieces. Jacquie was pre­ on the early moming of Friday, July ceded in death by ·her parents, and 20,2001. She was 74 years old. two aunts Ross Dixon and Pearl Newton. LEON H. JOHNSON Born: March 7, 1 921 - Died: June 2:8, 2001 Liberty County Times July 4, 2001

.-.. -...- .. ---.•- ~- Leon J9hnson leon H. Johnson, 80, of 3328 Ar­ bor Way (Great Falls), ,a former Dutton resident and retired United Methodist minister, died Thursday at a local hospital of complications from leukemia. His funeral was 11 a.m. Monday at Dutton United Methodist Chuch, with burial in Dutton Cem­ etery. O'Connor Funeral Home handled arrangements. Survivors include, his wife Shirley A. Johnson; a ' daughter, Carolyn Dowdy _of Great Falls; sons Bruce Johnson of Great Falls, and Glenn Johnson of Billings; nine grandchil­ dren and one great-grandchild. A daughter, Janis (Johnson) Jones; and a son, Steven Johnson, have died. Johnson was bom March 7,1921. in Great Falls, and was raised in ~utto_~_ ,- ~~s_f!rst two ~ea~ ' of ~I~!g~" , , were at Northern Montana College in Havre, and he completed his four­ year degree at Nebraska Wesleyan College at Uncoln, Nebraska. He then graduated from Garrett Theological Seminary in 1947. Leon married Shirley ' Knutson in Dutton in 1946. He was a 40-year member of United Methodist Yellowston'e Church Conference and was Pastor of vari­ ous churches in Montana. He retired in 1983 and continued substitute preaching. He served on the United Methodist Church Board in Dutton, was chair­ man of-the Yellowstone Conference Pension Board for 15 years, and was President of Dutton Senior Citizens Center and Teton County Council on Aging. leon ~njoyed Pinochle, fishing, driving his 1966 Ford pickup and telt­ ing stories. Memorials are suggested to Dutton Senior Citizens Center, Dutton, MT; Christ United Methodist Church, Great Falls, MT; or Dutton United Methodist Church, Dutton, Mr. MABEL C. (HANSON) JOHNSON Born: November 22, 1918 - Died: June: -24, 2001 Liberty County Times July 4, 2001

~ptember 23. 194ft They farmed south of Gildford and had three sons •. Mabel loved her family, friends, the farm, sports, and playing cards. H.~r family admired her giving nature and strong win that she showed through her tireless hours. spent working on the farm and the numerous times.she made doctors shake their heads in. wonder when she had beat the odds again. She would spend endless hours playing Solitaire and would happily join anyone in a game of Pi­ nochle. She tuned in to as many games as she coUld possibly listen to starting in the fall with football and ending in the winter with boys bas­ ketball. She was a member of the Havre Eagles Auxiliary and a mem­ ber of the Kremlin lutheran Church. She made many 1if&long friends. Mabe/Johnson MatJeI was precedeo in death by Mabel C. Johnson, age 82. of her parents, husband Lloyd Johnson Qildford. passed away Sunday, June on October 2, 1953, her son lyle on 24, 2001 at Northem Montana Hos­ June 10, 1979, three brothers Ber­ pital of natural causes. Funeral ser­ nard, Hans, and Finn, and sister vices were held at First lutheran Martha listOtJ. She is survived by her Church In Havre on Wednesday. June son lowell and wife Cindy Johnson 27th at 2:00 p.m. Burial services fol­ .of Gildford, and son Merlin and wife lowed at the South Gildford Cemetery. Kay Johnson of Chinook; grandchil­ Mabel was born November 22, dren Kami and Jake Kennedy of Ban­ 1918 to Martus and Clara (Twedt) ner, Wyoming, Stacy and Shawn Hanson at the family farm south of Rismon of Havre, Shardae. Adam and Gildford. Montana. Mabel attended Abby Johnson of Chinook; three . the country school south of Gildford great-grandchildren Kade and Nate and graduated from Gildford High Aismon, Quynn Kennedy. and several ~chool. She went on to college at nieces and riephews. Memorials may Kinman Business College in Wash­ be sent to the Kremlin lutheran ington and upon gradUation ~nt to Church. work for Boeing. She moved home and married Uoyd Walter Johnson on ELIZABETH G. KLEINERT , Born: January 1, 1918 - Died: February 17, 200 1 Liberty County Times February 21, 200 1 ------

lecting old dishes and cookbooks, and most of all she enjoyed shop· .ping. She was a member of the Method­ ist Church, active in United Method­ ist Women, the Eastern Star, a 4-H mother and Girl Scout leader. Survivors include daughters, Susan and husband Doug Newland of EI Centro, CA and Elizabeth and husband Greg Woods of Inverness; son, John and wife Karen Kleinert of Indian Trail, NC; brother, Donald ' Grevengood of Naples, FL; nine grandchildren, Derek Newland, Jairus Kleinert, Anna Kleinert, Jonathan Kleinert and Benjamin Kleinert, Lauren Woods, Jocelyn Elizabeth Kleinert Woods, R. Matthew Woods and ElizalDeth G. Kleinert, age 83, of Madeline Woods. Shelby, passed away Saturday at Her parents, an infant son Paul the Liberty County Hospital in and husband preceded her in death. Chester. Funeral services were 2:00 p.m. She was born Jan. 1, 1918 at Tuesday, February. 20, 2001 at the Wayne, Michigan to John and Erma Community United Methodist (Ross) Gtevengood. She graduated Church in Shelby. Burial and from .Dearborn, Michigan High graveside rites w,ff be Thursday at School, and then obtained her nurs­ the Oak Hill Cemetery in Owosso, ing degree from Harper-Grace Michigan. Visitation was held Hospital School of Nursing. She Monday from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the worked at the Henry Ford Hospital Whitted Funeral Chape/. Family sug­ . in Detroit. " , " , _, . gests memorials -to the Inter­ She -marrie

December 2611 2001

-- Survivors include her par ents of ------.T ~t -;11 might be saved through Susie Kleinsasser Riverview Colony;.se.ven sisters: His name. Susie J. Kleinsasser, age 34, Elizabeth and Lydia Hofer and the precious daughter of Jacob Mary Kleinsasser, all of Riverview, We sang once again with the and Rebecca (Wipf) Kleinsasser, Rebecca Wipf of Moose Jaw, angels, passed away Friday morning Saskatchewan, Judy Hofer of The message they sent that last December 22, 2201 , at her home Raymond, Alberta, Esther and morn. at the Riverview Colony south of Sarah Hofer of Sage Creek When shepherds first heard the Chester. She died following a Colony; six brothers: Jacob, Joe, glad story, short battle with gastric cancer. Dan, and John Kleinsasser of That Jesus, the Savior, was Her funeral was 12 o 'clock Riverview, and Paul and Jonathan born. Noon Sunday, December 23 at Kleinsasser of Sage Creek; and the Riverview Colony Church. numerous nieces and nephews. Dear Ones, I wish you had been Burial at the Riverview Colony She was preceded in death by there, her grandparents. Cemetery. Arrangements by The following poem entitled "My No Christmas on earth could Rockman Funeral Chapel, compare, First Christmas in Heaven" waS Chester. With all the rapture and glory, written by the Smallwood family. Susie was born November 7, We witnessed in heaven so fair. The Kleinsassers offer it in loving 1967 at the Sage Creek Colony remembrance of their daughter, north of Chester. She was the You know how I always loved : Susie. "second youngest of children. Christmas. 14 I've had my first Christmas in She received her schooling at It seemed such a wonderful day. heaven; Sage Creek Colony before With all my loved ones around A glorious, wonderful day. moving to Riverview in 1980. me, I stood with the saints of the The children so happy and gay. Susie was very special to ages, everyone at the colony, especially Who found Christ the truth and the ladies. She loved to work with Yes, now I can see why I loved the way. the ladies and made their tasks it, much easier and happier. Her And, oh, what a joy it will be, I sang with the heavenly choir, carefree laugh and smile will be When you and my loved ones Just think, I joined in to sing. missed by all who knew her. are with me, And oh, what celestial music Susie loved helping people and To share in the glories I see. , We brought to our Savior and was especially fond of children King! and animals. Her favorite colony So dear ones on earth, here's dog was named 'Skipper.' Skipper my greeting: We sang the glad songs of died this past summer and Susie . redemption, Look up 'til the day dawn missed him terribly. Still, she appears, How Jesus to Bethlehem came. retained her positive disposition. . Oh, what a Christmas awaits us, And how they call his name Susie will truly be missed by her . Beyond our parting of tears. family and friends. , y~,~ u~,. , . LOIS S. (MELBY) KNUTSON Born: April 2, 1940 - Died: April 112, 2001 Liberty County Times April 18, 2001

Lois Knutson Lois S. (Melby) Knutson, age 61, of 922-1st Ave. SW, Great Falls, a longtime hotel worker, died of lung cancer Thursday April 12, 2001 at her home. Graveside services and burial of ashes took place at 9:00 am Tuesday in Highland Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Peace Hospice of Montana, P.O. Box 7008, Great Falls, MT 59403-7008. Lois was born April 2, 1940 in Havre, and attended schools in Kremlin. She married William Dropps, Jr. in Kremlin in 1956; they divorced In 1979. She married' Joe Knutson in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho in 1988. Lois worked in food service at the Rainbow Hotel for almost 20 years. She was a member of Redeemer. ----_._._---_. . _--- Lutheran Church and Eagles Auxiliary. Lois enjoyed collecting recipes, cooking, gardening and sewing. Survivors include her husband of Great Falls; daughters: Lona Lee of Great FaUs, Lom Larsen of Spokane, Washington, and Joan Brekke of Chester; sons Bill Dropps of Pendle­ ton, Oregon, Mike Dropps of Denver, Colorado, and Marfon Dropps of Las Vegas, Nevada; sisters: Retha Ernst of Lewistown, Mildred Wilson of Havre, and Frances Halter of Auburn, Washington; brothers Dave Melby and Marvin Melby of Havre, and Bud Melby of Kremlin; 18 grand­ children, and five great-grand­ children. Lois was preCeded in death by two daughters and two sons. Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home handled arrangements. FLORIAN JOSEPH "F.J.' KUHRY Born: July 9, 1916 - Died: December; ,29, 2001 Liberty County Times January 9, 2002

Joseph Kuhry Florian Joseph "F.J." Kuhry, 85, of Bozeman, formerly of Pacific Beach, CA, passed away , DeCember 29, 2001 in Bozeman. HewasbornJuly9,1916inGreat Falls, MT. The son of Peter Miller and Elizabeth"(Zettel) Kuhry. F.J. was raised in Chester, and graduated from Chester High , School. He earned a degree in : business in 1938 from the -: University of Montana. He was drafted into the Army during WWII. Following his honorable discharge from the Army he went­ to work as a civilian for the Navy 'in San Diego until his retirement. He retired to Pacific Beach, California where he enjoyed growing roses and his back yard was filled with exotic varieties. F.J. was passionate about music. He played the piano, and knew all of the great opera's, symphonies and the famous vocalists who sang them. He was able to share his enthusiasm for music with his community as a volunteer for the San Diego Symphony. In addition to roses and music he was an avid bridge player. F.J. moved to Bozeman in 1999 to' be near his Sister Helen Aaberg. Most of all, his sense of humor will be missed. He thoroughly , enjoyed teasing those he '¢ared ab~Ot. . ,'. .' , Survivors include 'his"brother Wilfred (Ann) Kuhry of Havre; his sister Helen Aaberg of Bozeman; brother.-in-Iaw George Freemole of Great Falls, and several nieces and nephews. His parents and two Sisters, Marjorie Freemole and Marietta .o'Connor, preceded him in death. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Mass was held January 2,2002,at Holy Rosary Catholic Church In Bozem,an. The.urn will be interred at fhe'family lotaf the Chester Cemetery. ANN MARIE LaBORTA Born: ,April 13, 1941 - Died: March' '9, 2001 Liberty County Times March 14, 200 1 Her hobbies included ' crocheting and embroidery~ She collected music boxes and. stuffed animals; Ann loved being a hostess at-their farm home; she.always bad coffee'; cook- - ies and candy rea!;!y, for vis'i'tors. But more importantly/ she always had a ' big smile al1d a Warm hug for everyone whO- stopped by. Aftermovlng to the nursing home Ann enjoyed all of the activities there. She attended' the music programs and B.ible study groups, and she always-looked, forward to Bingo and Uno games. Her favorite tel,evision shows were "Jeopardy," "Wheel of Fortune," and the local news. Even though she was dealt'apoor hand on health, Ann always Ann Marie LaBorta maintainedia positive outlook on-life. Ann Marie LaBorta was born in Sh\3loved her family.and friends and Havre, Montana on April 13, 1941 . was espeCially fond of her nieces, Sh~ was one of six children bam to and nephews. Elmer and Esther (Bergstrom) She is survived by three sisters: LaBorta. Ann Marie grew up on the Myrl Solum of Rudyard, June Stiles family farm south of Rudyard and of Glasgow, and Aileen Garrick of received her early education at the Plentywood; two brothers: Gerard Rathbun Country School. She LaBorta of Chester, and Dale finished her schooling in Rudyard, LaBorta of Breckenridge, Minnesota; graduating from Rudyard High one aunt Myrtle Bergstrom of School in 1960. Rudyard; and her nieces and She continued to live on the farm nephews. Ann was preceded in where she enjoyed flower garden­ death by her parents and a great­ ing, feeding the chickens and the niece. cats, and assisting with housekeep­ - Funeral services will be 11 :OO'a.m. ing details. After her parents died, Thu(sday(March 15th at Our , her older brother Ge rard became her Savior'iS Lutheran Church in care-giver. They lived and worked on Rudyard with Reverend Tim the farm until Gerard became ill in Singleton officiating. Terry 1998. Ann Marie moved to the Stevenson will sing "On the Wings Liberty County Nursing Home in of a Snow White Dove" ac­ Chester in June of that year and hac:! companied by Sharon Spicher. The lived there since. She's hadreoccur­ congregation will sing "Amazing ring complications from diabetes for Grace." Bob Christenson will serve the past 20 years. Following"a -as usher. Pallbeare,rs will be Stu week's stay at the Liberty County Smith, Fred Elling, Lane Rigg, Glen Hospital, she died on the late Elling, Tim Gatzemeier, and Eric _ evening of Friday March 9, 2001 . Gatzemeier. Memorial bearers are She was 59 years old. Ann's nephews, nieces, friends, and Annwas a confirmed member of neighbors. Following burial in the Our SaVior's Lutheran Church in Joplin Cemetery, a luncheon will be Rudyard. I,n her youth she was ac­ held at the c~ -urch ih Rudyard. tive in 4-H. Dl!ring her high school Arrangements by ,Rockman days she enjoyed working as a Funeral Chapel, Chester. stagehand for school plays. LUCY C. (MORRISON) LAKEY Born: May 1 6, 1921 - Died: April ·23, 2001 Liberty County Times May 2, 2001

._-_.• _-----. deteriorated rapidly; she was -admit:­ travels she collected tea cups and ted to the Liberty County.Hospital on bird figurines. April 8. Lucy died at the Chester Lucy loved her home and was hospital on this past Monday morn­ always a meticUlous housekeeper. ing April 23, 2001. She was 79 years She liked to cook and entertain. Her old. ______favorite family metal was her country­ ~--- 9uring "-ijloseearly-yearsonAhe .­ fried chicken, mashed potatoes and ranch, the Lakeys were active in the gravy, and homemade buns. A Whitlash Presbyterian Church, lifelong tradition was homemade Whitlash School activities and com­ plum pudding at Christmas time. And munity card parties. they also as­ speaking of Christmas, she and Jay sisted with Liberty County 4-H enjoyed hosting their annual open Lucy Lakey programs and were members of t~e house when they displayed their Lucy C. (Morrison) Lakey was born Marias Hereford Breeders AssOCIa­ beautiful miniature Yuletide Village. May 16, 1921 on the family tion. Lucy enjoyed raising· a big Lucy was privately and quietlY ·8 homestead near Mount Lily· in the garden every year and sharing the spiritual person. She set aside Sweetgrass Hills north of Chester. "fruits of her labor" with family and certain days for specific tasks and She was one of 11 children bom to friends. She was an excellent obligations, yet she stili found time Arthur and Mary (Milne) Morrison. seamstress; she taught many to read a few daily devotions. She Lucy grew up on the farm and neighbor ladies the art of sewing. loved her fellow man and was always received her formal education at the She also took a Correspondence ready and willing to help someone Laird Country School. Course in Upholstering, then in need. She was attending a Whitlash completed many skillful upholstery She is survived by her son, Tom dance when she met her husband­ projects throughout those years on Lakey of Great Falls; her daughter to-be Troy W. Lakey. They were mar­ the ranch. Betty Zorn of Butte; her special friend ried in Havre 01) October 12, 1939. After their retirement the Lakeys Jay Nash of Chester; ' six They made their home on a ranch continued to raise a garden at their grandchildren; Terry,. Jutey, Tommy, near the Sweetgrass Hills, where Chester home and took great pride Lynn, Russell, and Stacey; eight Lucy worked as a homemaker and in maintaining a beautiful yard. Lucy great-grandchildren; one sister mother of two. In 1947 they began continued to enjoy her hobbies: Margaret Sarrazind of Clyde Park; raising registered Hereford cattle, so crocheting, sewing, knitting. quilting, four sisters-in-law Ethel Rasmussen they named their place the "Breed canning, baking, and dancing. They and Irene Mattson both of Chester, Creek Hereford Ranch." In 1957 they always looked forward to taking trips Gladys Morrison of Great Falls, and obtained the ranch from Troy's father, together, especially when they could Virginia Morrison of Davenport, then acquired two ' neighboring spend time with their grandchildren. Washington; and numerous places, the Johnny Stratton and -Lucy never played horseshoes; fJephews and nieces Quinten Larsen ranches, in the late but attended many tournaments with Lucy was preceded in death by 1960s and early 1970s. Troy and Troy. Because she was always sup­ her parents, husband, five sisters Lucy sold their ranching operation in portive to the local participants, she Kathleen, Mary, Lily, Mabel, and 1979 and retired. They moved to a was made an honorary member of · Violet, and four brothers James, new home in Chester in 1980. the Uberty Leaners Horseshoe Club. Arthur, FranCiS, and John. . The Lakeys had been married over After Troy died Lucy continued in 50 years when Troy passed away on . her 'zest for life: She loved to go Feb. 5, 1990. Lucy continued to live dancing and socialize with friends. in Chester and stayed active in the She loved aU music, but was partial . community. She developed a special to Country-Western, and her all-time friendship with Jay Nash, who has favorite song was "Crystal been her companion and confidant Chandeliers·. Lucy and Jay enjoyed for the past nine years. RV traveling; they made many Lucy was diagnosed with cancer memorable trips to Alaska, Mexico, on February 9 and began receiving Branson, Missouri, Hawaii, and Las treatments. Her condition Vegas to name a few. During her Funeral services were 11 :00 am Friday April 27, 2001 at the Chester United MethQdist C/:Iurch. The of­ ficiating pastor was' Kama Morton, the eulogist wasRlynn Rockman. arid personal family memories ,were shared by grandson Stacey Zorn. The congregation sang "The Old Rugged Cross.- Vocal selections Included "The Uttle Brown Church in the Vale: by Kama Morton. and "The .Dance. - by Jay Nash. Ushers were Bryan Ghekiere and Mark Wlckum. Pallbearers were Ray Standiford. Vern Pimley. Roy and Richard Wickum. '.. BJ Oswood. Norm Engstrom." Honorary bearerS Were Claude Demarest, Irvin Brown. Delmar Wolfe •.anciall of,ll,J9Y's .other

good friends. Interment was ;at the j .", Chesler C:emete~y. ' .G'raveside services .end.ed with a. balloon ceremony to fheiape or"'CrySlar .Chan(jeJlel'$.· A i~ncheon :fofl<:~wed ~t - ·:~~~~~~S~~~f6~f:e~ -~nt~ . ,ti,¥ ~ • --... -- .-- .. ---.------'--'------:--c----:--c------__

LUCYC. Services: 11:00 a.m. Friday, Ap'ti'l 27th. at the Clie'ster United Met!1od'isfCf1urch (MORRISON) i'LAKEY " 'i ."' ~ Officiant: Reverend Kama H~mi"ltoR.,.Morton Born: May 16, 1921 ori horn,estead north of Chester; Montana Person,alltel!iembranc¢s! StaceS/Zorn Died: April 23,2001 at Sp~cial Music:

Chester.Monian'u _," < PreIiJoe':=SeI'ected tapes of LucY's favorites . .. Age: 79 years •. -. I ) months ...· 7 Qays ... Vocals: . "LiUle Brown Church in the Vule" and "The Dance" , .. t~M)FREE Congr(:!g~~ion: "The,'Old Rug,g~d Cross" ... .­ DOrii t-gtic,v'e:f6f rrlc~ for now I'm free. Postlude: Tape of "Wlld·Flower;s'·!"" . I'm follbWirig the path Godlaid'for me; Cemefety: "Crystal Chandeliers-". ;: I took,H-ishand when heard Him call; ':'," "', .' " i.. ' .' , Planisi:::1 KareJ;' Stack I turned ,my back and left it all. " -. .. I'-could notslayanother day; VocaHst:'Rama Morton lolaugh, lolove,to work"or play. Ushers: Justin Wickumand Bryan,Ghekiere TasJ(s' le"ft 'u'ndone' must sla)rthat way; Pallbearers:-Norm Engstrom.~ '~Y~ Wickum. Vern Pimley I've found that peac~at close of diy. Richai~Wickum. Ray Standiforrlrind B.1.Qswood ... If my .parlinghas left a void. then fill itwit\:l remembered joy. HOIi'orary 'B'carers: Delmar '\Volfe. CI au

A longtime member of Bethel Church, Thelma was active in the Martha Circle of WELCA and had served as a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was also a member of the Hi-Line WIFE organization. The laValleys were an insepa­ rable couple who enjoyed travel­ ing in their later years. They both enjoyed gardening and flowers, ter Sherrill Honeycutt. Thelma LaValley and always kept an attractive yard Funeral services were 11 :00 and home. am Tuesday September 18. 2001 Thelma Viola (Rudolph) Thelma's hobbies were many. at Bethel Lutheran Church in laValley was born on October 24, She was an avid reader, espe­ Joplin. Rev. Tim Singleton offici­ 1921 at Litchfield, Minnesota. She cially fond of poetry, the "Country ated. Reading!? were by Jackie was the eldest and only daughter Woman" magazine, and other Coffman. Pianist was Della of four children born to Hazel V. farm publications. She enjoyed Wolery, and th& congregation Ray and Ray S. Rudolph. Thelma crafts, embroidery, and board sang "/ the Lord of Sea and Sky," grew up on the family homestead games. She loved to listen to and "Boming Cry." Two selected north of Joplin near the music; she was an Elvis Presley tapes by Elvis Presley were "How Sweetgrass Hills. She attended fan and had a large collection of Great Thou Art" and "Love Me the Juanita Country Schpol, then his records/tapes. Thelma was Tender." Ushers were Frank Rich­ finished her education in Joplin. also a great cook; her family will ter andUoyd Wolery. Pallbearers She graduated from Joplin High always remember her wonderful included Loren LaValley, Cami School in 1939 and was her class homemade fudge and her deli­ Ballenger, Brenda laValley, Gary Salutatorian. cious fried chicken. LaValley, Jefry Buck, and Tammy Thelma traveled to Oregon to Thelma was an unassuming Dunca.n. visit grandparents and began woman with a tender and quiet Memorial bearers were working on a chicken ranch. nature. Her legacy was her un­ Thelma's friends in Martha · Sometime later she returned to conditional offering of love and Circle ... past and present. Burial Joplin to work in a local store. In care to family and friends. at the Joplin Cemetery. A lun­ 1942 she found employment as Survivors include one son, cheon followed at KJos Hall. Ar­ a kitchen helper in the old Dea­ Randy LaValley and wife Vicki of rangements by Rockman Funeral coness Hospital in Havre. Great Falls; one daugnter Susan Chapel, Chester. Thelma ma,rried Glenn R. Coffman and husband Jim of LaValley at Bethel Lutheran Joplin; nine grandchildren includ­ Church in Joplin ,on March 17, ing: Christi Kunetka, Sherri 1945. They lived and worked in Baldwin, Jason Honeycutt, Carl the Joplin community from that . Schultz, Loren LaValley, Brenda time on. Thelma enjoyed her role LaValley, Darc! Coffman, Cami as farmwife, homemaker, ,and Ballenger, and Colt Coffman; four mother of three. The LaValleys great-grandchildren: Kaitlin retired from farming in 1982 and Schultz, Ashley Baldwin, Michael continued to make Joplin their Baldwin, and Rhianna Ballenger; home. They had been happily three brothers and their wives: married for 53 years at the time Carroll and Kathern Rudolph of of Glenn's death in 1998. Chinook, Harley and Mary Thelma's health had failed in Rudolph of Chester, and Donald recent months. She was admitted and Shirley Rudolph of Chester; to the Liberty County Hospital in numerous nephews and nieces. Chester on Labor Day and was Thelma was preceded in death by diagnosed with cancer. She died her parents, husband, and daugh- there on Friday morning Septem­ ber 14, 2001 at the age of 79 years. FREDERIK MCLEAN LEITCH Born: May 26, 1931 - Died: April '28, 2001 Liberty County Times May 2, 2001

Frederik M. Leitch Frederick McLean Leitch, 69 of East He.lena died Saturday at his Home in East Helena. He was born May 26th, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Dr. Neil and Nanna Leitch. He grew up in Warroad, Minnesota and Kalispell, Montana, where he played hockey, hunted ducks and fished for walleyes. He served in the United States Army Air Force for four years. Fred received his Master's degree in Education at the University of Montana in Missoula. He then coached hockey and taught school in Minnesota and Montana where he also served as the Superintendent of school in the Kalispell area. He married Genny Claypool in 1956 at Sheridan, Montana, and they had four children. His parents and two brothers preceded Fred in death. Survivors include his four children, Neil M. Leitch, Lana K. Leitch, Lisa N. Leitch and Barbara D. Kerce, Grandchildren, Travis and Marrisa Leitch and Kevin Lannaye; and two brothers Dr. Cecil Leitch of Litchfield, Minnesota and Neil Leitch of Missoula. Cremation has taken place with private family services taking place at a later date. Family prefers memorials to Duck's Unlimited in Frederik Leitch's name, to a local Chapter of Duck's Unlimited Arrangements have been entrusted to Hagler-Anderson Mortu­ ary, Helena, Montana. KEVIN MICHAEL LINEWEAVER Born: August 8, 1986 - Died: December 23, 2001 Liberty County Times January 9, 2002

'and was looking forward to track Fribe rg oflnvei;ness;-numerous-­ where he excelled in sprints and cousins; and his pet dog, "Libby." long-jump during his high school Funeral servi,ces were years. conducted by Pastor Tim Hauge His other interests were at the J-I High School Gymnasium hunting, fishing, and spending at 11 :00 am Saturday, December time with his family and friends. 29. Scripture readings were Kevin enjoyed water skiing and shared by Jeff Wehr and Jane riding his wave runner at Tiber Rhodes. The service music was Dam in the summer time. a collection of Kevin's favorite Kevin had always been songs: special $elections included fascinated with the 'weather, so "Gone Too Soon," "Tears in much in fact, that he often said Heaven" and "That's What that he wanted to be a Brothers Do." Ushers were.Barry "weatherman." This past summer ;,:~ pe~~e.1. all Q.. MlC}:I ,~~1 Alley ~ . he completed a special weather Friends serving as Pallbearers course that entitled him the were Curtis, Jeremy, and Kevin opportunity to be an official May, Jeremiah Johnson, John spotter for the National Weather Wolery, Matt Tempel, and Eric Service. Sundgren. Honorary bearers Kevin loved working with his were Kevin's classmates: Kevin Lineweaver dad ()n the family farm, especially Zachary Ramberg, Dane during harvest time when he Kantorowicz, Craig Miller, Riley Kevin Michael Line,r'eaver was could operate their Gleaner Smith, Amanda Miller, Kayla born at Havre, Montana on combine. He also had a very close Fusk, Katie Bangs, & LaReissa August 8th, 1986. He was the relationship with his brother; they Martinez. A family younger of two sons born to enjoyed quality time together, acknowledgment was given by Ronald and Deborah (Friberg) whether it was competing in Cyndi Kay. Lineweaver. Kevin grew up in I computer "Play Station" or simply , Following burial at the Joplin Joplin. He was baptized & I cruising on the weekends. Kevin Cemetery, a luncheon was held confirmed at Bethel Lutheran , recently purchased a Ford pick­ at the school. Arrangements by Church. He received his I up; he was really proud of that Rockman Funeral Chapel, education at Joplin and was i truck! Chester. presently a freshman at J-I High At the time of his death Kevin Memorials will be given to the school. was enjoying the Christmas Kevin Lineweaver Memorial On December 23, 2001 Kevin holidays, the time of year he loved Scholarship Fund or to the Joplin and two friends were hunti ng best. Commercial Club QRU Fund. coyotes north of Inverness when I Survivors include his parents, they were invol,ved in a single- , Ron and Debbie Lineweaver of vehicle accident. Kevin died at the I Joplin; his brother, Curt scene; he was just 15 years old. Lineweaver of Joplin; paternal Kevin was an avid sports fan grandparents Charles and and participant. He especially Dorothy Lineweaver of Inverness; loved football and was a proud I maternal grandmother, Sandy member of the J·I High School . Friberg of Chester; maternal team who played in the 6-man ' grandfather, Allan Friberg of State Championship game Inverness; two paternal aunts, against Geraldine this past fall. Sue Berg of Kremlin and Bernie Kevin's favorite NFL team was the 1 Phelps. of Butte; two maternal Dallas Cowboys. He was I. uncles, Greg Friberg of presently playing JV basketball Vancouver, Washington and Jon LEE LAWRENCE LUDWIG Born: May 25, 1925 - Died: March '9, 2001 .------Liberty County Times March 21, 2001 Ludwig ofChester aiiClTeowowlg of Camarillo, California; five sisters, Virgie Toner of Gildford, Evelyn Little of Helena, Irene McMaster of of marrIed Iife, -ihey-ffiTs-ed a famiiY Spokane, Washington, Ruth Simon of three children and numerous of Seattle, Washington, and Lorraine grandchildren. Barb died from Shirley of Big Spring, Texas; and cancer on March 5th, 1995. Lee remained in the Chester com­ numerousnephews and niecesTee munity and stayed active along the was preceded in death not only by Hi-Line. He began dating a widowed his first wife and parents, but also friend from Hingham, Doris (Wilson) by two brothers (Joe and Roger Welsh, and they were married on Ludwig) and one sister (Ethel Carr). Vigil Prayers were recited by August 5th,~ 2000. They recently moved to the Blue Sky Villa in Father Joseph Diekhans at 6:30 Conrad. This winter they traveled p.m. Tuesday (March 13th) at south in their motorhome to visit rela­ Rockman Funeral Chapel. A coffee tives. While visiting a sister in Big hour followed at the home of Tom Lee L. Ludwig Spring, Texas, Lee suffered a heart and Pat Ludwig. Lee Lawrence Ludwig was bom attack. He was transferred to the The Funeral Mass was celebrated on the family homestead south of Covenant Medical Center at Lub­ by Father Joe at 11 :00 a.m. Rudyard, Montana on May 25th, bock (Texas) where he died on the Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic 1925. His parents were Joseph and afternoon of Friday (March 9th, Church in Chester. Pianist, Richie Theresa (Velcheck) Ludwig/.and he 2001). Lee was 75 years old. Hamel, accompanied St. Mary's was one of eleven children. Lee Lee was a lifelong Catholic, at­ Choir and other friends, who grew up and received his education tending Sacred Heart in Hingham, performed "The Wind Beneath My in the Rudyard community, graduat­ St. Jude's in Havr~, and St. Mary's Wings·, "You Are Mine", "Loving and ing from R.H.S. in 1943. in Chester. He was a member of the Forgiving·, "Prayer of Sf. Francis·, In the fall of 1944 he enlisted in Elks, Eagles, V.F.W., and other "On Eagle's Wings·, and "How Great the U.S. Navy. He served in the lodges. He loved to dance, so he Thou Art". Nephew, Jerry Toner, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign during was always on the look-out for sang a solo, "Ave Marie·. Ushers World War If on the battleship, USS anyplace with good music. Other were Walt Myers and Fred Rigg. Benner, and attained the rank of Fire hobbies included traveling, golfing, Altar server was Dan Hybner and Control man 3rd Class. Following his hunting, fishing, and playing cards Scripture reader was Terry Hybner. honorable discharge in 1946, he (especially pinochl~). Lee was an Communion gifts were presented by returned to Montana. Lee remained inventor of sorts, be it electrical Kayla Matkin, Mallory Ludwig, Holly in the Naval Reserves. When the projects or woodworking, he loved Haas, and Heather Haas. Korean Conflict began in 1950, Lee to tinker in his garage. He enjoyed Eucharistic Ministers were Pat was called back into thl;l active Navy. attending family reunions, visiting Ludwig, Joan Jensen, and Mary Lou Again, he served overseas for with friends, and making beef jerky. Klobofski. The eulogist was Shari another year before receiving his Being a proverbial "jack-ot-all­ Richter. Pallbearers included Roger second honorable discharge. trades·, Lee was a righthand man Haas, Pat Carr, Mike Carr, Dave Lee married Barbara M. Pehlke on to anyone who needed him. Toner, Larry Little, Brian Ludwig, June 25th, 1955 at Hingham. Barb He is survived by his wife, Doris Jimmy Culp, and Tim McMaster. was a Havre native who was teach­ of Conrad; one daughter, Gail Matkin Honorary bearers were Bob ing school in Rudyard when they (and husband, Kent) ot Chester; two Johnson, Robert Pugsley Sr., Bob met. They farmed in Rudyard for five sons, Joe Ludwig (and wife, Connie) Toner Sr., Walt Myers, Fred Rigg, years before moving to a farm south of The Netherlands and Steve Cliff Hanson, Dick Ditmar, Jim Carr, of Chinook. Lee began working in Ludwig (and wife, Stacy) of Bud Een, Vic Ulmen, and other the telephone business in 1965; his Dickinson, North Dakota; Doris' two friends and family. Interment was at work took them to Cut Bank where ' daughters, Judy Larson of Conrad the Chester Cemetery, where the they lived for 11 years. In 1976 they and Kathy Aspevig of Hungry Horse; military flag was presented by Lee's moved to Havre, where Lee retired ten grandchildren, Kendra, Kayla, godson, Pat Carr. A luncheon fol­ from Triangle Telephone Coopera­ Kurt, Nick, Sarah, Mallory, Brittany, lowed at the church. Arrangements tive in 1988. The Ludwigs purchased Ashley, Scott, and Shari; four great­ by Rockman Funeral Chapel, a home in Chester in 1992 to be grandchildren, Tyler, Kyle, Zachary, Chester. Memorials will be given to closer to family. During their 40 years and Katelynn; two brothers, Tom the Rudyard Museum or donor's choice ... CATHERINE M. MANGOLD Born: August 15, 1922 - Died: March 2, 2001 Liberty County Times March 14, 2001 eathiirine Mangolil Catherine . M. Manpold, age 78, resident of Havre and formerly of . Hing~am, died March 2, 2001 at a Havre Care Center of natural cause.$. A meinorial service was held Tuesday March 6 at 10:00. a.m. at - the Holland & Bonine Funeral Chapel with Father Robert D. Grosch officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests · memorials be made to: The Monta:na Hope Project, 111 Street W, Room 206, Havre, MT 59501. Catherine was born August 15, 1922 to John A. and Angeline C. (Godiliep) Lipp in Goldstone, Montana. She attended school in Hingham, Montana and graduated from Hingham High School in 1941. She married Andrew Mangold . October 28, 1942 in Hingham. The couple made their !lome and raised their children in Hingham. Catherine resided in Hingham until her husband passed away in 1990 then she moved to Havre. 'She then moved to the Care Center in 1997. Catherine was busy in her early life not only raising a family but she also worked outside of the home. She cooked at the Hingham school and worked at Sandvig Brothers in Rudyard. Her hobbies. included most importantly her grand<:hildrel1-all eight of them, sewing, baking, and crocheting. She raised African Violets and otller indoor plants. Her parents and her beloved Andrew preceded her in death in . 1990. She is survived by a <;laughter Maureen Wood of Dillon, MT; a son William J. Mangold of Havre, MT; three sisters:J=lizabeth Crites of Anaheim, CA, Anna Lipp of Havre, and Christine Bohl of Ft. Benton; a sister.in·law Molly Mangold of Bill· ings; and a brother·in·law Charles Cross of Rudyard. She has eight grandchildren, nine great·grand· children, numerous nieces and nephews. Services and arrangements under the direction of Holland & Bonine Funeral Home. MARY CHARLOTTE MATHERS Born: January 30, 192,2 - Died: August 26, 2001 Liberty County Times September 12, 2001

Charlotte led Brownie and Girl Charlotte Mathers Scout -Troops for all five of her Mary Charlotte Mathers, age daughters. She was a member of 79 of Miles City, wife of Bill, Chapter K PEO and Republican passed away on Sunday, August Women. She was also affiliated 26, 2001 in Miles City. with Montana CowBelles, served Charlotte was bom January 30, as President of the Legislative 1922. in Amarillo, Texas. The Wives, and volunteered in various daughter of Charlotte Ingham and civic efforts including the Custer Millard Word, Charlotte received County Art Center, the Commu­ college degrees from Cottey Col­ nity Concert Series, and the Holy lege in Nevada, Missouri, and Rosary Hospital Charity Balls. West Texas state University in Charlotte was preceded in Canyon, Texas. She taught En­ death by her parents, and broth­ gliSh in Canadian, Texas where ers Bob Word and Millard Word. she met her husband Bill Mathers. She is survived by her husband They were married on the SJ William L. Mathers of Miles City; Ranch near Clarendon, Texas on five daughters: Margaret Novak June 16, 1946. They ranched (Mike) of Chester, Sharon Secor near Canadian until the summer (Gary) of Fargo, North Dakota, of 1951 when they moved to Miles Barbara Mathers-Schmidt (Bob) City, Montana to establish the of Bellingham, Washington, Libby M~ther5 Brothers Ranch with Gardner (Marshall) of Sioux Falls, Frank and Betty Mathers. South Dakota, and Mimi Meredith In 1979 Charlotte and Bill (Greg) of Phoenix, Ari~ona; 13 helped their daughter Margaret grandchildren including: Bill and and her husband Mike Novak pur­ Andrea Novak, Jennifer, Laura, chase the County Fair Supermar­ and Emily Secor and Molly Secor ket in Chester, Montana. She and Turner (Ryan), Jonathan and Bill -made numerous trips annu­ Michael Schmidt, Erin and Kelly ally, and followed Chester school Gardner, and William, Patrick, sports while their grandchildren and Mary Charlotte Meredith. were in school. Should friends desire, memo­ Charlotte enjoyed a wide range rials may be made to the First of activities. She was an elder and Presbyterian Church. deacon in the First Presbyterian Church-Miles City, where she was a member of Presbyterian Women, Deborah Circle, a Sun­ day School teacher, and director of the Sunshine Choir for children. ESTHER GLADYS (GUNDERSON) McCLELLAN Born: September 1 7, 1 91 7 - Died: May 6, 2001 Liberty County Times May 16, 2001 She was a onaRer member Of the Immanuel Lutheran church north of On a more serious note, Esther-'s Joplin and remained (jedicated to this family and friends will remember her .church throughout her life. She also always as a compassionate, attended Bethel Church In Joplin considerate, generous. and caring where she taught Sunday School lady. and was active in the Ladles Aide. She is survived by 2 daughters and During the summer months they at­ their spouses, Gloria and Jerry tended the EidSvold Lutheran Thorson of Joplin and Gall and Church and the Lakeside Chapel. Gordon Kaalakamanu of Kaneohe. Family records indicate she was !Hawaii; five grarldchildren including:, baptized in 1919 and confirmed in Kari Kammerzell, Tate and Cody 1ClU. Thorson, and Jeremy and Tara Ester was active in many organiza-· ~ 'Kaaiakamanu; two great·· tlons. A longtime member of the ,granddaughters (Khloe and Katey' liberty CoUhty Hospital Guild, she Kammerzell): and numerous nieces personally sewed 1247 bibs for the and nephews. Esther was preceded Esther Gladys (Gunderson) nursing home. She was a member iin death by her parents. husband. ~ McClellan was bom on the family of the Havre Elks. the Chester R.N.A. Itwo bro!hers (Eddie and Doug, ~ homestead north of Chester on (Royal Neighbors of America), and 'Gunderson), and a grandchild September 17th. 1917. She was the the Montana Coast Guard Auxiliary (Ca~ey Thorson). only dal,lt:'hter of three children born at lakeside. She was also active in Funeral services were conducted to ueorge and Ellen (Ottem) the Red Cros$ organization during at 11 :00 a.m. Wednesday (May 9th) Gunderson. Esther grew' up on the their early years in Joplin. Esther at the Bethel Lutheran Church in family liomestead (25 miles north of enjoyed music throughout her life. In Joplin by Reverend Tim Singleton. Chester) and attended the Bears her younger days she played the ' The eulogy and scripture readings Den Country School. She graduated piano and sang In ,duets at church were shared by Dale Gunderson from Joplin High School in 1934, then and social functions. In more recent (nephew). Tammy Duncan served as continued her education at Northem years she was partial to Country organist and the congregation sang Montana College in Havre for one Western music. Other interests "Just As I Am" and "Beautiful Savior-. year. included flower gardening. bowling, Nephew, leonard Gunderson, Esther married W.E. -Ed- fiSt!LI'\Q'L._Q.q~!!n9./. _an.~ . c~~s, performed "The Lord"s Prayer" and McClellan on October 4, 1935 at .~tP"bOOwtiiStSt1e·~f$()i the Gunderson family lead the Kafispell. They made their home on .enjoyed traveling; she and Ed took: . congregation in "How Great Thou the McCIeUan farm north of Joplin many memorable trips to Hawaii and Art". Ushers were larry Olson and where Esther workedasa farm wife, . Las Vegas. Esther was an avid fan Robert Wehr, Pallbearers were Don homemaker, and mother of twin- of professional sports, _,specially Rooks, Paul Wolery. Lysle James, daughters. In 1948, they moved to basebaU, and her favorite team was Ron Wolery, Gordon Kammerzell, Joplin Where they owned and oper- the "Dodgers". She also kept up on and Tim Tempel. Interment was at aled McClellan Implement. a farm - • ~- -~ ~ -' .~ - . '''fjr *~ o/" (i) equipment dealership, until their local high school sports. She was an the Joplin cemetery; a balloon retirement in 1963. They purchased exceptional cook; everything she ceremony was held during a taped a cabin at lakeside; during the next baked was wonderful according to Hawaiian song entitled "Wanting 30 years they spent· their summers her family, but they will never forget Memories". A luncheon followed at in the Flathead Valley and their her delicious buns, banana breads, Kjos Hall. Arrangements by winlers in Joplin. When Ed di8Q on and pies! During ner quiet time at Rockman Funeral Chapel. April 7th. 1993 the McClellan'S had home Esther enjoyed listening to been married 58 years. music, watching television, or re~d- Esthercontinuedtospendsummer ing. Her favorite TV show was months at the lake untO her health MFrasier". She felt it was important to began to taB in 1998. She moved to keep up on celebrities, athletes, and the Liberty County Nursing Home in politiCians via one of her favorite Chester in the spring of 2000. She publications, -The National died at the nursing home on the early Enquirer". moming of Sunday (May 6th, 2001). Esther was ~ vears old. VERN JOSEPH McDANIEL Born: March 10, 1929 - Died: July 28, 2001 Liberty County Times August 22, 2001

-- He married LUcille-WflfSchaueY­ childre'n; 'Uelai'lEfThOnrpsofi of on January 2nd, 1981 at Twin Minot No. Dakota, AI Schauer of Falls, Idaho. Their sU,mmer months Bismarck, No. Dakota, Bill were spent on the farm and their Schauer of Sterling. NO. Dakota, winter months were spent at their Fred Schauer of Dickinson, No. Joplin home. Vern suffered from o-akota, Michael Schauer of adult onset diabetes dating back, Mandan, No. Dakota, and Mary to his early 30's. He had heart by­ Kay Ulven of Grand Rapids, Michi­ pass surgery in 1988 and a kid­ gan; eight step-grandchUdren; and ney transplant in 1989. Still he numerous nephews and nieces. continued to farm until 1992, when Vem was preceded in death by his his health forced him to retire. Vern parents. his twin sister (Verna died peacefully at his Joplin home Wood), two brothers (Earl and on the early morning on Fri(:lay Alvie McDaniel), his 'half sister (August 17th, 2001). He was 72 (Leora Ness), and two half broth­ years old. ers (Raymond apd Edgar Wood). Vern was baptized and con­ Funeral services were held at firmed member of _the Immanuel 11 :00 am Tuesday (August 21 st) Vern McDaniel Lutheran Church north of Joplin. at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Ha'-Md· aISo ' ,l:Jeen~ a,elive ~Jn,-('!I;l-e. : ~c Joplin. Reverend Tim Singleton Vernon Joseph McDaniel was Chester V.F. W. Post#3997. conducted. Tammy Duncan served born on the family homestead 38 Hobbies during his life included as pianist and the congregation miles north of Chester, 'Montana hunting, fishing, bowling, sang "The Old Rugged Cross". on March '10th, 1929. His parents snowmobiling, and camping. In his Vocalist, Carol Bangs, performed were Clarence and Margaret w quiet time at _home Vem enjoyed -PreciouS Lord Take My Hand • (Loehr) M<;oaniel, and he was one reading farm publications (espe­ Selected recessional songs were of 11 in the family. ciallythe "Prairie Star") and watch­ "Mansion on the Hilltop" and Vern received his early educa­ ing the "oi~overy Channel~on 'Peace in the Valley". Pallbearers tion at the Laird School near the television. He looked forward to Nere Ellsworth Graft, Duane _ farm, then finished his schooling -social times with friends and his Fraser, Ted Tempel, Charles in Joplin, graduating from J.H.S. favorite card games, pan and Fraser, Don Rudolph, and James in 1946. In the few years that fol­ ,,--- - Fraser. Usher was Arnie Woods. lowed, he worked on Colbry and rummy. In his retirement years Burial with military rites was held Tempel farms north of Joplin: vern enjoyed woodworking, "tink­ at the family plot at the Chester Vern enlisted into the U.S. Army ering in his shop", and working in Cemetery. Russ Tempel made the in 1951 during the Korean Conflict. his yard. flag presentation. A luncheon fol­ He attained the rank of Sergeant Surviors include his wife of 20 lowed at Kjos Hall. Arrange,rnents and served in the infantry at years, Lucille of Joplin; one brother by Rockman Funeral' Chapel, -Heartbreak Ridge" for six months. Clarence ("Charlte") McDaniel of Chester. He was honorably discharged in Havre; one sister Joyce Tempel of 1953 and transferred to the Army Chester; one half-brother James Reserves. Wood of Galata; one half-sister Vern returned to Montana and - Olive Sven_son of Joplin; six step~ began farming for Lynn Edwards at Joplin. He eventually leased the Edwards place and worked as a Montana farmer throughout his life. FLORENCE INEZ (SODERHOLM) MEYER Born: October 13, 191 2 - Died: May ' 29,2001 Liberty County Times June 6, 2001 - ancfmcMKrfothe Sweetgrass LOdQe "-h1ezls 'surviv9Cfl>Yfi8i' son, 'DarrYl' in CheSter to be closer to her daugh­ Meyer (and wife, Gail) of Great Falls; ter and family. Several months later her daughter, Fay Wolfe (and hus­ she suffered a debilitating stroke and band, Roger) of Chester; seven she eventually moved to the Liberty granct:hlldren, including Becky Smith, County Nursing Home in Chester. Michael Meyer, Jason Meyer, Nanci Inez recently transferred to the Stocker, Donald Wolfe, Russell Chester Hospital where she cIed on Wolfe, and Justin Wolfe; ten great­ the afternoon of Tuesday (May 29th, grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, 2001). She was 88 years old. laVern Mcfadden of Great FaUs, Inez was a member of Sacred Claudette Alex of Inverness, and Heart catholic Church and the Altar Eileen Han of Inverness; and numer­ Society of Inverness. Other member­ ous nephews and ni~s. She was ships InclUded W.I.F.E. of Inverness preceded in death by her parents and and the Northern Montana Hospital her husband. . Auxiliary, Elks Lodge, and Eagles A Memorial Mass was celebrated Club of Havre. by Father Joseph Diekhans at 11:00 The Meyers travelled south during a.m. Saturday (June 2nd) at the Sa­ the winter months for many years; cred Heart Catholic Church in Inez Meyer they·especially enjoyed their trips to Inverness. Special music was pro- Florence Inez (Soderholm) Meyer Hemet (California), .Phoenix (Ari­ .vIded by Iris White, Marcus Jochim, was bom at Willow City, North Dakota zona), and Las Vegas (Nevada). Dana Phillips, Doral Anderson, and on October 13th, 1912. She was the Inez had many hobbles over the Leota Hansen. Songs included -Ave only child of Walter Soderholm and years. She was an avid bowler In her Maria·, "In the Garden", "Amazing Florence Bowerman. Inez grew up at prime and attended many state and Grace", and "Pania Angelicus". The Wenatchee, Washington and re­ national bowling tournaments. She . service concluded with a taped se­ ceived her early education there. Just also loved music and dancing, espe­ le~tion by Eric Clapton, "Tears in after obtaining her driver's license at cially square-danclng. She enjoyed Heaven". Greeters were Don Wolfe, age 15, Inez drove her mother from playing cards, Dominoes, and board­ Jason Meyer, and Russell Wofe. Al­ Wenatchee to Rudyard (Montana), games. She loved to fish on Flathead tar Server was Dennis Mangold. where her father had come earlier to Lake and WaS alwl!Ys q\llte lUCky In Reader was Justin Wolfe and eulo­ start a business. Inez finished her fllflng her limit. gist·was Michael Meyer. The com­ education at Rudyard High School. During her quiet time at home, Inez munion gifts were presented by Nand During her senior year she was a enjoyed working on various art Stocker and Becky Smith. Eucharis~_ starting guard on the girl's basketball projects. She made many beautiful tic ministers were Bev, Vern, and Una team; the team won the Hi-Une Tour­ CeramiCS 'and dkTme' ex(;eptiorlaJ Moog. A luncheon followed the ser­ nament and Inez was awarded the 011 paintings. Inez was always proud vices . . "free throw" trophy. of her home and was an immaculate Her ashes will be interred in the Inez married Donald George Meyer housekeeper. She enjoyed cooking; Highland "Calvary· Cemetery in in Hingham on June 19th, 19:33. They her specialties were cakes and des­ Havre. Arrangements and cremation made their home in Inverness, where serts. by Rockman Funeral Chapel, Don worked in a family partnership Inez loved to get into her car and Chester. Memorials will be given the ca!I,~ M~ike ~~e~~~ , ~~~~" (~is ~as drive; even t\'lough she was known the HiUne Health Foundation or a farming operation, m8ch1riefy sales, to be M8 little heavy on the accelera­ donor's choice ... service station, and bulk fuel busi­ tor", she never got a ticket through­ ness). Inez worked diligently as a out her Iifel Most of her trips were homemaker and mother of two. The shopping excursions to Herberger's Meyers lived in Inverness until 1981. (her favorite store in recent years). then moved to Havre where Donald Inez could literally "shop 'til she owned and operated the North Cen­ dropped'l She loved clothes and al- trallnsurance Agency. After 66 years ways looked good; that's probably of marriage, Donald died on March why her husband affectionately called 11th, 2000. Inez sold her Havre home her -Foxy Grandma"! FRANCES JANETTE MOOR~ Born: July 6, 1909 - Died: February 26, 2001 Liberty County Times March 7, 2001

In the late 1970s Frances at­ Frances had no children, however, tended a Bible camp in Wisconsin. she was very fond of a foster child She loved her experience at the Beverly Leffingwell of Wichita, camp, so she spent several years Kansas. Her only survivors are as a part-time worker in nieces and nephews and great­ maintenance and housekeeping at nieces and great-nephews. Local the Bible camp. relatives include Una Moog of She continued to live in Winfield Inverness, Kay Alley of Joplin, Ina until her health began to decline in Belle Funong of LaHabra, California, 1990, when she moved back to Ea,n Keith of Chester, Noel Furlong Montana to be closer to ~elativ~s. She resided at the Sweetgrass ofKaiispell, Lois EreU; 'of O;e'gon, Retirement Lodge in Chester until and Claudine Smith cif Great Falls. 1995, then transferred to the rest Frances was preceded in death home. Frances died at the Liberty not only by her husbands and County Nursing Home in Chester on parents, but also by her brother the afternoon of Monday, February Miles Keith and her six sisters: 26,2001 . She was 91 years old, , Evelyn Keith, Mollie Keith, Ellen AI­ Frances' hobbies were many. She ley, Ina Furlong, Lola Zimmerman ~njoyed knitting, crocheting, cook­ and Mabel Graber. ' Frances Maa,re I~~, ceramics, and traveling. In ad­ Funeral services were held at 1:30 Frances Janette Moore was born dItIon she liked to play board games p,m, Thursday, March 1,2001 at the in the old experimental farm house and cards, especially Cribbage and Liberty County Nursing Home Activi­ just north of Chester, Montana on Pit~h, work crossword puzzles, and ties Room. Rev. Kama Morton July 6, 1909. She. was one of eight paInt watercolors. conducted the service and sang children born to Lillie May Smith and Frances was raised in the Method­ several favorite hymns, including Edmond Dodds Keith. Frances ist faith during her early years in "Softly and Tenderly," "In the received her early education in Montana. After moving to Kansas, Garden," and "The Old Rugged Chester. In 1920 the Keith family she became active in the Baptist Cross," The pianist was Richie moved to Oxford, Kansas to care for Church. When she came back to Hamel. Una Moog shared a special her mother's parents. Frances Chester in the l,990s, she attended reading. Pallbearers were Robert ~oog, Rob Moog, Neal Eveland, finished her education there, the Methodist Church, Religion was graduating from Oxford High School an important part of her life. When Steve Ghekiere, and Gale in 1927. she could no longer attend church Christenot. Honorary bearers were She married Charles Browrion services, Frances continued to staff and friends at the nursing July 16, 1927 in Kansas. Charles reserve her Sundays for personal home. Burial was at the Chester ' worked in the oil fields and Frances worship by watching televangelists Cemetery. A coffee hour followed at attended Southwestern College at and other religious shows. the nursing home. Arrangements by Winfield, Kansas for a short while. Frances was a scholar of the Bible Rockman Funeral Chapel, Chester. They also farmed and raised cattle and could quote many of the Memorials will be given to the Liberty in the Winfield community for many scriptures. She had GREAT FAITH County Hospital and Nursing Home, years. In addition they owned and and alwClYs relied on her Lord to Chester, operated an apartment building; 'cjlrry her through life.' Even during Frances also worked as an Avon ,tier last few weeks at the nursing :home, Frances sang the old-time representative ,and a Stanley deal~ r for several years. Her husband ' hymns from memory and enjoyed Charles died in 1952. the reading of spiritual and scriptural Frances married her second selections. husband Lloyd Moore, on January 16, 1953. They lived together in Winfield until Lloyd's death in 195~. A few years later Frances began working as a housekeeper at tl1e Winfield Hospital. She retired in 1974. GAIL S. NUSSBAUM Born: June 24, 1938 - Died: February 3, 2001 Liberty County Times February 14, 2001

------. - - . __ ._- - . ~------,-.. - Gail Nussbaum .- - - - .... - . -- Gail S. Nussbaum, age 62, ity work. She truly loved her passed away on Saturday February volunteer work. 3, 2001 iii Somers, Montana:' Gail was preceded in death by her Gail was born June 24, 1938 in parents. Chester, Montana to Arthur and She is survived by her children Lucille LydersKamrnerzeli. She at­ and their spouses: daughter Jamie tended schools in Chester, graduat­ and Charles Holt of Atlanta, Georgia, ing from Chester High School in two sons Mike and Lynette 1956. Gail attended the Univ~rsity Nussbaum of Leigh, Nebraska, and of Montana at Missoula, graduating Wes and Kimberly Nussbaum of Bill­ in 1960. ings, Montana; five grandchildren; Gail married Walter Nussbaum in two brothers: Gordon Kammerzell the fall of 1960. She taught and John Kammerzell both of elementary school in Billings for Chester; two sisters Linda Aasheim several yea·rs. In 1969 she moved of Tacoma, Washington, and Kay to Whitefish where she worked as a Warner of Havre; numerous nieces bookkeeper. Gail was very and nephews. instrumental in the fund raising ef­ A celebration of her life was held fort for the building of North Valley at 1:00 pm Thursday February 8, Hospital. She was always, involved . 2001 at Northridge Lutheran Church in fund raising and charity work .in . with Rev. Dan Heskett officiating . . the Flathead valley. She had over i 1700 hours as a volunteer at Memorials may be made to,Caring Kalispell Regional Medical Center Hands, 860 N Meridian Rd B1, since 1994. Kalispell, MT 59801. Later sh.e moved to Havre, Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring Montana where she worked for for the family. Montana Workman's Compensation. ·In 1985 Gail retired and returned to the ,Flathead valley, where once again she became involved in char- BENHARD (BEN) ORAW Born: August 17, 1913 - Died: January 26, 2001 Liberty County Times January 31, 2001 - Ben' returnealo his'K/lonlana-farm-;­ some -eirEfs' fivorite- shows were the place he ~ade his livelihood and, wre ~' ling, boxing, and rodeo shows. home from that time on. He married Probably his greatest enjoyment , Lilly M. Anderson on November 7, was simply tinkering in his shop. ~e . 1945 at Great Falls. They raised was an exceptional hand¥.man w!th three sons on their Liberty County th) natural ability \0 build almost farm. Ben remained active in the anything from scratch.. . farming operations until last year Ben is survived by hiS Wife of 55 when his lung condition worsened. years Lilly of Chest~r;. three .sons: He has lived at the Liberty County Calvin and wife Virginia of Sidney, Nursing Home for the past seven Steven of Chester, and Rodney and months. Ben died at the Chester wi'fe . Jean of Chester; six hospital from ,complications of ~randchildren including Holly, Joel, emphysema on Friday morning i i Melissa, Bradley, Lyndsey, and January 26, 2001 . He was 87 year~/ Jordan; one sister Theresa Rugtvedt old. / of Sparks, Nevada; one sister-in-law Ben was a member of D~r Victoria Staudacher of Chester; one Savior's Lutheran Church in Che~er brother-in-law Vern Anderson of and had served on the chy,rch Helena; and numerous nephews Ben Draw council. He was one of the first and nieces. He was preceded in members on the Uberty County ; Benhard 'Ben' Draw was born " death by his parents and his brother Cemetery Board, and held that posi­ August 17, 1913 at his parents' Oscar. tion for many years. In addition he homestead 14 miles northwest of Funeral services were held at 2:00 was a long-time member of the Chester, Montana. He was· one of p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 ~t Uberty County ASCS committee. three children born to Joseph and Our Savior's Lutheran Church In Ben was also a 4-H leader for ten Wilhelmina (Erjbe) Draw, who were Chester, with Rev. Peter Erickson years and served on the Marias Fair officiating. The congregation sang immigrants from Estonia. Ben's early 4-H Beef committee. "How Great Thou Art," accompanied edl,lcation was at the.,c,9untry school Ben and l,, !~¥ \i were. charter by organist Tammy Duncan. Vocal­ neai-<' tr.e farm. He fin,ished his members of 't he Big Sky ist/guitarist Bryan Oswood schooling in Tiber a~dChester, Promenaders Square Dancin.§l ~ lu~_ performed "Amazin,g Grace," and , graduating from Chesi~ r High for 22 years. They also belonged to "Peace in the Valley." Ushers were School in 1930. In the years that fol­ a Round Dancing Club, which Bob Mattson and Walt Wicks, lowed, he farmeC! with his father a.nd resulteq in many enjoyable trips to Pallbearers were two grandsons brother; he eventually acquired\ a dances and festivals. In addition the Brad and Joel Oraw, and Ed place of his own. To supplement h i~ Draws took many memorable trips/ Staudacher, Bob Hurley, Jim Steven, income Ben worked for several Iq" , tours to Florida, California, Nevada, and Brian Romain. Memorial bear­ cal farmers/ranchers, including Hawaii, Alaska, the Caribbean, and ers were listed as Ben's special Dodds Keith, John Dswood, Karl six countries in Europe. They spent nurses and CNAs at the LCH&NH, Jeppesen, and Mike Kammerzell. Ih several winters in Mesa, Arizona and his fonner square-dancing friends, the mid-1930s he drove a gravel4 Hemet, California. and all of his neighbors. The eulogy truck in the construction of the 'Go­ In ,his earlier years Ben enjoyed was shared by son Steve. Grand­ ing-to-the-Sun' highway at Glacier ~ hunting, fishing, camping, boating, daughters Holly Oraw Meagher, and Park. . o:l and water-skiing. The Oraws always Melissa Oraw read scriptures and During the outbreak of World War i looked forward to their summertime personal thoughts. Burial with II, Ben waS drafted into the US Army trips to Flathead Lake -and Glacier military rites followed in the Chester , in 1942. He studied radar mechan­ Park. In later years their travel trailer Cemetery. A luncheon was held' at ics and served in the 680th took them to Glacier, Yellowstone, the church. Bombardment Squadron of the Army and the Canadian parks. Ben loved Arrangements by Rockman Air Corps. At the time of his honor­ to attend rodeos-the Calgary Funeral Chapel. Memorials wilt be able discharge in 1945, he had at­ Stampede and the National Finals given to Hi-Line Health Foundation, tained the rank of Staff Sergeant. in Las Vegas were his favorites. the LCH&NH, Our Savior's Lutheran During his quiet time at home Ben Church or donor's choice. loved to read, especially farm publications , play cards mainly Solitaire, and watch television- MARGARET VIRGINIA (SPARKS) PETERSON Born: June 2, 1918 - Died: August 6, 200 1 Liberty County Times August 15, 2001

Margaret was deeply involved in Margaret is survived by her four the life of her community. When children James Peterson (and wife her children were in school, she Diane) of Galesburg, Illinois, was active in the P.TA, 4-H clubs, Loween Peterson of Billings, and she taught Bible School and Janice·Uncoln (and husband Art) Sunday School. She enjoyed all of of Kalispell, and Robert Peterson the school aCtivities and was al­ of Staten Island, New York; one ways willing to volunteer or chap- . foster daughter Janet Dancer, erone whenever ne9ded.. Marga­ , 'N~!sh ofM~lta; four grandchildren; ret was also a member of the ~'J6>(l 'Atffi't5a~Pet$(jh dcW~~!: Farmer's Union, Home Demon­ Oregon, Michaei gisenrhel1"(aWti~ strations Clubs, Hill County Demo­ wife Miriah) of Manassas, Virginia, . cratic Women. and the Liberty and Katerine and Axel Peterson of County Hospital Guild. In the late Galesburg Illinois; one great­ 1960's and ~arly 1970's she grandson, Anker Eisenman; one worked as a nurses aide at the brother, Edward Sparks of Sacra­ Margaret Peterson Chester nursing home; in recent mento, California; a special Margaret Virginia (Sparks) years she worked as a voIuoteer cousin, Mary Adelaide Burchell of at the hoSpital U-Shoppe. . . Peterson, age 83, died Monday Calgary, Alberta; and four neph­ morning (August 6th, 2001) at the A loyal member of the United ews. Margaret was preceded in Benefis East Medical Center in Methodist Church in Inverness, death by her husbam;:I, parents, Great Falls. Margaret was one of Margaret was extremely active in one sister (Wilma Loween Abel), six children born to Everette the United Methodist Women' three infant siblings and two Sparks and J.L. "Jimmy" Craven. Group. "She held district and con­ nieces. She was born at Jenner, Albf~rta, ference offices, and traveled all Memorial services were 11:00 Canada on June 2nd, 1918. She over the U.S. to regionaJ and na­ a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9th at the grew up at Wetaskiin, Alberta and tional meetings. A highlight of her Inverness United Methodist received her formal education life was a trip to Kenya, Africa in Church. Reverend Kama Morton through grade 8. In the years that 1981 when she was proud to be offICiated and Roger Lincoln pro­ followed Margaret worked as a part of the delegation of the vided the eulogy. selected congre­ nurses aide at the Provincial U.M.W. gational hymns included "Amazing Hospitals in Ponoka and Quilting was her favorite hobby Grace", Hymn of Promise", and . Claresholm. in recent years; she enjoyed quilt Precious Lord Take My Hand"; She married Ralph 0 Peterson shows, quilt classes and creating accompaniment was provided by in Canada on October 28th,1944. quilts to give to others. She also organist Sharon Woods and pia­ They moved to the Peterson farm enjoyed crocheting, knitting, and nist Shirley Boley. A vocal tribute north of Inverness where Marga­ sewing. Other ioter-ests, included by Marcus Jochim, aBe Still My ret worked as a homemaker and gardening, jigsaw puzzles, crafts, , Sour, was assisted by organist Iris mother of four. The Petersons re­ and 'a collection of depr~ssion White. Memorial bearers includ8d tired from farming in 1978 and . glassware. Margaret was a self­ members of the Invem~s U.M.C., taught pianist who played by ear. -----.--.~------moved to Inverness in 1988. After She loved to read and had a wide­ Wayne Spicher, Ken Monllaws, Ralph's death in 1989, Margaret range of interest; she always kept and her many friends and neigh­ continued to live in their Inverness up to date on political, social ac­ bors in the community. A luncheon home. This past May she was di­ tion, and other issues. And last but followed the services. agnosed with cancer. She recently Private committal serviceS and not least, she had an exceptional moved to the Uberty County Nurs­ burial of ashes was 7:00 Thursday memory for people, places and ing Home in Chester. Last week evening at the Invemess Cem­ events. she was transferred to the Great etery. Arrangements by Rockman Falls hospital for intensive care. Funeral Chapel, Chester. Memorials will be given to the Intermountain Children's Home in · Helena OR Donor's choice. EVELYN MARIE (DAHLER) PIERSON Born:Sepember 7, 1924 • Died: June: ,27, 2001 Liberty County Times July 25, 2001 Evelyn'Pierson Evelyn Marie Pierson, age 76, passed away on June 27, 2001 at the Kalispell Regional Medical Cen­ ter. Evelyn was bom on September 7, 1924 in Joplin, Montana to Martin and Nellie Dahler. She attended schools in Joplin, graduating from Joplin High School in 1942. Evelyn married Cly~e Pierson on July 3, 1953 in Sandpoint, Idaho. She had worked for Glacier Dairy for seven years, and worked as the bookkeeper for Clyde Pierson. Trucking until 1978, then worked for Westem States Insurance until she retired in 1990. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Evergreen Fireman's ladies Auxiliary, Helena Flats ladies Group, and the Montana Log Truckers Association. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Evelyn is survived by three sons: lloyd and wife Eileen Pierson, Tracy Pierson, and layne and wife Shelly Pierson, aU of Kalispell; two daugh­ ters: Joy and husband Bert Baldauf of Somers, Montana, and lynne and husband Ron Gibson of San Anto­ nio, Texas; eight grandchildren; one ' brother Lloyd Dahler and hts' wife Betty of AUanta, Georgia; numerous nieces and nephews. '. Visitation was from 10:00 am until' Noon on Saturday June 30, 2001 at the Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Fu­ neral services were at 5:00 pm on Saturday at Calvary Lutheran Church in Evergreen with the Rev. Bob Nilsen officiating. Burial followed at Glacier Memo­ rial Gardens in Kalispell 'with a re­ ception after the service at the Ever­ green Fire Hall. The family has requested memo­ rials in her name he given to Calvary Lutheran Church . . Arrangements under the direction of Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. PERCY FRANKLIN -TINY· PIMLEY

Born: March 3. 1933 - Died: Noyem~~r 1. 2001 Liberty county Times December 19, 200 1

Percy Pim/ey Percy Franklin ( Tiny) Pimley of Minden, Nevada, died at the Carson-Tahoe Hospital in Nevada on November 1, 2001 . He was born March 3, 1933 in Joplin, Montana to Percy Francis , and Estella Jesse Skonard Pimley. He married Helen Seidel Novem­ ber 3, 1956 in Havre. They moved to the Carson City/Minden, Ne­ vada area in '1964. Funeral services were held No­ vember 7, 2001 at the Waltons Chapel of the Valley in Carson City, Nevada, with interment at 1he Waltons Carson Gardens Cem­ etery in Carson City. Percy worked in the construc­ tion industry. He was a past mem­ ber of Labor Union 169 and a member of the American Associa­ tion of Retired Persons. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his children. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years Helen in 1998, his parents, and brothers Jesse, Anson and Orville. He is survived by his Sari Mark of Minden, Jane Heaser of f.li .99.e~CJ. ~~t ~ ..9aI Vgrniq., . R ,~th ~~~~O,, ~~~~~ a_ .. ·Mattl,jX;-f)f,Carson City;,f~ llenAlbite h and Judy Pierce of Dayton, Ne­ vada; brothers Vern and Don of Joplin, Montana; sisters Viola Ness of Hingham, Montana and Joyce Easton of Conrad, Mon­ tana; and 13 grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and neph­ ews. ELEANOR IRENE RATHBUN · Born: September 1, 1905 - Died: May 3, 2001 Uberty County Times May 9, 2001

line Ambulance Service, c/o Bobbie her parents, husband, five brothers: langeI; Box 64, Rudyard. MT 59540. Eddie. Harry, Tony. John, and Glen or to a person's choice. Services and Alex; one sister Myrtle Ditmar; an arrangements under the direction of infant daughter Irene Rathbun; and Holland and Bonine Funeral Home. great-grandson Jason Groseclose. Eleanor was born September 1. She is survived by her daughter 1905 to Anthony J. and Nettie (Greb) Carole Anderson of Kalispell; son Alex at Kensal. North Dakota. Robert and Barbara Rathbun of Eleanor moved with her family from Gildford; sister Mildred Sedivy; and Kensal in 1912 to homestead eight grandchildren including: Bill northwest of Hingham. She attended Rathbun, Beverly Groseclose, Frank North Hingham Grade School, Zabaleta, Kitty Zabaleta, Patrick Hingham and Rudyard High Schools, Anderson. Lori Johnson. Diane On October 6, 1924 Eleanor mar- Sibley, and Kelley Anderson; 15 rjed Earl ·Pat" Rathbun in Havre. great-grandchildren, and two great­ This was a double ceremony with great-grandchildren. Phillip MJim" Rathbun and Aleta Cltkus. After marriage, Eleanor and Pat farmed in Hingham. Eleanor and Pat Rathbun had thre.e · children. 'hey'moved to.the city of Hingham in the early t940s and continuect to Eleanor Rathbun farm until the 1910s. Her husband Eleanor Irene Rathbun, 95 years passed' away in June 1985. She of age, died Thursday May 3. 2001 remained in Hirigham until . at a Havre care center of natural November 1989 at·which time she cal,lses. Funeral services were at moved· to the Northern Montana 11:00 am Tuesday May. 2001 at Care Center in Havre. Messiah lutheran Church with·pas­ Eleanor enjoyed ctocheling, knit­ tor Tim Hauge officiating. Burial fol­ ting. bowling, baking bread, making lowed at the Highland Cemetery. doughnuts and playing BIngo. She Fellowship fofowed burial at Messiah was ,active in Royal Neighbor$ and lutheran Church. Memorials in the Odd Fellows. . Eleanor's ~ may be made to: Hj:. Eleanor was preceded In death by H. JACK RHODES , Born: October 22, 1911 - Died: August 2, 2001 Liberty County Times August 8, 2001

------;------Jack is a- recovered alCOfiOTiC "Softly'and Tenderly," Pallbearers and a proud member of were Mark Rhodes, Darrold . Alcoholic's Anonymous dating Hutchinson, Dan Redding, lyle back to 1962. He was also proUd Harrison, Ken Watson, and Dave to help organize a Boy Scout Strissel. troop in Louisiana and served as Following burial at the Rudyard a Scoutmaster for several years. Cemetery, a luncheon was held After moving to Rudyard, Jack at the church. Memorials will be enjoyed helping at his son's store, given to the Hili -County Hospice ­ Jack's Grocery, where he worked in Havre. Arrangements by diHgenUy in the produce depart­ Rockman Funeral Chapel in m&nt. Although Jack_was self­ Chester. educated and had very little train­ A memorial service will be held ing, he was a fast learner and at 1:00 pm Saturday,August 25, developed many skills. For in­ 2001 at the Cornerstone Bible stance, during the short time he Church in Glendora, California. H., Jack Rhodes sold automobiles he became an Rev. Donald Shoff will officiate : H. Jack Rhodes was born Ce­ exceptional car salesman! and Jack's' son Daniel, will read - fober 22, 1911 at Sandy Center, Jack's hobbies were many. He scripture passages. : Jexas. He was one of nine chil­ loved to fish. He enjoyed playing Funeral services were 10:00 - ~ren born to Robert and Alice cards, especially Poker. He col­ am Monday August 6, 2001 at (.Walker) Rhodes. Ja~~ gn:w up lected rocks and antique bottles. Calvary Evangelical Church in : in Arkansas and received hiS for­ Before his eyesight failed, he was Rudyard ~ith Pastor Nolan mal education there. He moved an avid reader; in recent years he Spenst officiating. Scripture read­ to southenfCalifomia and began enjoyed 'books on tape.' His fa­ ings were shared by grandchil­ - working as a plumber. He was vorite readings were mysteries, dren Anne and Mark Rhodes. The - engaged in the plumbing trade and his favorite author was eulogist was daughter-in-law throughout his life. , Agatha Christy. He also enjoyed Jane Rhodes. Caroline Hall Jack married Mary E. Hooter in working in his vegetable garden served as pianist and the congre­ - California in 1950. They traveled or 'tinkering' in his garage. gation sang "The Old Rugged - and worked in the southern Jack is survived by his wife of Cross: "Amazing Grace," and - United States. They lived at 51 years, Mary Rhodes of - Pineville, louisiana for four years. Rudyard; one daughter Mary Jack was injured while working at Mathews and· husband Ben of : Fallon, Nevada so -he retired in Apple Valley, Califomia; five sons: : j 965. The' Rhodes' moved to Daniel and wife Karen of Dennison, Texas where Jack Glendora, California, Arthur and worked part-time as a car sales­ wife Pam of LeGrande, Oregon, man for his son Robert. Tney , Robert - and wife Gloria of came to Sheridan, Montana in McKinney, Texas, Thomas of -1985 to live closer to their young­ Fallon, Nevada" and Jack and est son Jack. They moved to wife Jane of Rudyard; 12 grand­ Rudyard in 1991 and have lived children; 10 great-grandchildren; there since. one sister Roberta Jack's health remained fairly VanDerheagen of Little Rock, Ar­ good until this past year. He re­ kansas; and numerous nephews cently moved to the Northern and nieces. Jack was -preceded Montana Care Center in Havre, in death by his parents, by two where he died peacefully on the brothers, and by five sisters. evening of Thursday August 2, 2001. He was 89 years old. JOHN A. RICHTER, SR. Born: June 3, 1 91 8 - Died: January : 22, 2 00 1 Liberty County Times January 31, 200 1 Un September 30, 1942 John married Edna •June" Norenberg at Hingham, Montana. To this ul)ion six children were born. He and June bought a farm south of Gildford which they operated for several years. After selling the farm, John worked as a mechanic for the remainder of his working career. He worked,at Upp Motors in Hingham for 22 years, AC Supply in Havre and Great Falls for six years, and B&R ----He wasp"ieceded indeatlloylliS Implement in Havre for five years. 'parents, a son Ronauld Richter, six In 1977 John went into business for brothers: Horronemus, Joe, Jake, himself .as Richter Farm Selvice in George, Ray and Eddy; and four Havre, MT, which he 6perated until sisters: Margaret Richter, Mary 1988,'whenhe 'retireddue to medi­ Mader, Lena Shore, and Agnes cal reasons. Mader. John was considered by many to Memorials in John's honor may be be the best mechanic in northern made to: American Canter Society, JohnA. Richter, Sr. Montana, and while operatiQ9 ,bLs 1599 Cliffton Rd NE, Atlanta, GA business he assisted Robert Bold in 30329 or to American Heart Assoc. John A. Richter, Sr. age 82, teaching diesel mechanics at 7272 Greenville Ave, ' Dallas, TX passed away January 22, 2001 at a Northern Montana College. But in' 75231-4596. Services and arrange­ Havre Care Center of natural , John's opinion, as he often told his ments were under the direction of causes. Cremation has taken place. sons, "You can't learn it all from the Holland and Bonine Funeral Memorial services were at 11 :00 books, boys, you have to get your Home, Havre, Montana. a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2001 hands dirty." At various times, John's at First Lutheran Church. Burial of three youngest sons worked ~ith cremated remains will be at a later him in the business before pursUing date. careers of their own. His younger John was born June 3, 1918 to brother Ray also worked for him for George and Margaret (Schwan) a short time. Richter at the family homestead at John is survived'by his wife Edna Alma, Montana, the second of 14 of Havre; daughter Shirley Clouse of children. He was schooled in Alma. Havre; four sons: John A. Jr. and John was raised on the family farm, wife Judy Richter of Post Falls, farmed with his father, and joined the Idaho Russell and,wife Rita of Lolo, CCC (Civilian ConserVation Corps). Lee Richter of Havre, and Alvin When his father passed away in Richter of Petaluma, California; two 1938 John became, at the age of 19, sisters: Frances Fraser of Joplin, literally the father of the family. He and Virginia and husband Charlie assumed all the responsibilities and Adams of Inverness; two brothers: debts of his father, which he worked Chris and wife Pearl Richter of diligently to repay. To do this, John Hingham, and Frank and wife ~ race worked at various jobs around the Richter of Joplin; ten-grandchildren state, including the railroad, oil fields, and 14 great-grandchildren; and and a garage that he opened in Sun , numerous nieces and nephews. River,. Montana. JACK F _ ROACH Born: l1ay 13~ 1 91 6 - Died: November 13 ~ 2001 Liberty County T .imes

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landS:-·Foiiowing llis"disc"harge in­ ; Jack F. Roach early 1946 he married his wartime Jack Roach, 85, departed this love, Mary Palfi, of New Jersey. l life for the great unknown on 13 He enrolled at the University of : November 2001. He died of com­ California at Los Angeles, gradu­ , plications from renal failure in Van ating with a degree in electrical · Nuys, CA, his home for the past engineering in 1949. He then · fifty years. began his long career in electri­ Jack was born on a homestead cal engineering design, invention, south of Malta, MT on 13 May and management. Jack was a 1916, first child and oldest son of senior design engineer at Hughes Andrew J. (Jack) Roach and Aircraft and Lockheed Aircraft for Elizabeth (Rust) Roach. While seven years. With Walter Father Roach was on his way to Keldrauk and several others, he Malta to fetch a doctor, Elizabeth formed a company that designed delivered her son with the aid of and produced precision power her sister. From that moment on supplies and transistor test equip- to the end of his life, Jack was , ment. Following the sale of that independent and self-sufficient. company, he formed a company (Examples: During his second for the standardization of elec­ year in high school, he rode tronic test equipment. Jack re­ freight trains to Chicago to see the tired in and spent his remain­ 1.933 Wqrld's Fair. After graduat- ing years with Mary, the true love ing he, Walter and Alex Keldrauk, of his life, in traveling, camping, and Joe Bergsieker spent one rock hunting, metal locating (with winter gold prospecting near locators of his design), and gar­ Johnny, NV.) He grew up in Mon- dening. ,rtana and North Dakota, with Jack was preceded in death by · schooling in Benedict, ND, Valier, his father in 1955 and his mother Havre, and Chester, MT. He in 1989. He leaves his wife, Mary, ,graduated from Chester High of Van Nuys; brothers Jim (Elaine) of Berryton, KS; Arthur (Mary Jo) School in 1935. From then until of Darby, MT; Bill (Joan) of 1941 , Jack served in the Civilian Hamilton, MT; and sister Jean Conservation Corps, worked at Heydon Penrod of Hamilton, MT. home, on farms, attended several Jack is buried in the San trade schools, and was a census Fernando Mission Cemetary, San taker for Liberty County in the Fernando, CA. 1940 Census. He entered the US Army in February 194 t as a pri­ vate, soon was selected for officer training and, upon being commis­ sioned, was posted to the 33rd Signal Division. He saw action in . New Guinea and the Philippine Is- MARGARET PEGGY (CLARK) ROSS Born: September 23, 1907 - Died: June 22, 2001 Liberty County Times June 27, 2001

homemaker and mother of four chil­ Corvalis; two daughters; Dawn dren. During their years in Montana Bjornstad and husband Eugene of the ROss' lived In the communities Joplin, and Glee Clark df Reno, Ne­ of Billings, Joplin, Missoula, and Flo­ vada; 12 grandchildren, 19 great­ rence. Following their retirement in. grandchildren. and two great-great­ 1976, they moved back to Joplin to grandchildren; one foster son David be near a daughter and family. They Rico of EI Paso, Texas; one sister had been happily married for 57 Mary Selin of Cambridge, Minnesota; years when Don died in 1985. Peggy and numerous nephews, nieces, and remained In her hoe north of Joplin cousins. until her.health began to fail in 1996, - - peggy was pr9Cec.ted in death not when she moved to the Liberty only by her parents and husband, but

County Nursing Home In Chester. c also by one brother Christopher She recently suffered a stroke and Clark, and two' Sisters Dora died at the Chester hospital on Fri- Stevenson and Ella Feiger. , daY evening June 22, 2001. She was Funeral services will be toady , 93 years old. (Wednesday) June 27 at 3:00 pm at ------the Chester Alliance Church. Pasto­ The Ross' made many cherished ral family member Dave Beedy will memories and friendships where officiate. Special music will be pro­ they went. They were active at the vided by granddaughters Usa Beedy Margaret 'Peggy' Ross Florence Carlton Community Church and Melissa ROss. Pallbearers will be Margaret 'Peggy' (Clark) Ross was for many years; Peggy taught Sun­ Barney Bjornstad, Robert Bjomstad, born on September 23, 1907 at day SChool and led adult Bibl~ ~ud­ Came~on Bjornstad. Mike Ross, Kip Brainard, Minnesota. She was one ies. After moving back to the H ... Une, Lybeck, and Larry Anderson. Memo­ of fIVe children bom to Marten and she enjoyed attending the Alliance rial bearers will include the fellow Josephine (Kroleek) Clark. Peggy Church in Chester. . residents, caregivers. and staff at the grew up in Minnesota and received Her·hobbles were many. She art­ her education there, graduating form joyed knining, vegetable and flower Liberty County Nursing Home. A ra-. high school In Minneapolis in 1925. gardening, painting nature scenes ception will be held at the Alliance In the few years that followed, she and landscapes, and playing Church. Undesignated memorials worked with two sisters at a greeting 'Scrabble' and Solitaire. In her quiet will be given to the Liberty County card company In the Twin Cities. time at home Peggy loved to read. Nursing Home. Peggy married Donald Arthur Ross especially novels and spiritual IItera­ A memorial service for residents: on February 4, 1928 at Zimmerman, ture, and she continued'to be an avid will be held at 10:00 am Friday June Minnesota. Don worked in sales for reader until her reCent stroke, She 29 at the nursing home. This service the Intematlonal harvester Corpora­ loved people and ~tayed 'in close will be conducted by Rev. Kama tion; his job required frequent moves contact with her many friends, even Morton. _ throughout Minnesota, Wyoming, Into her later years. Arrangements 'by Rookman iru- , and Montana. During the mld-1930s Peggy Is survived by two sons; neral Chapel: Chester. , while living in Upton, Wyoming, Clark Ross and wife Jpcelyn of Peggy worked as a mid-wife and Galivants Ferry,.South Carolina, and helped deliver many babies. Most of Leland Ross and wife Lilly of her time was dedicated to being a ALICE ELEANOR (KENFIELD) SANVIK Born: March 29, 1913 - Died: June ; 30, 2001 Liberty County Times July 25, 2001

School. During the course orner teaching, Alice worked toward her Bachelor's Degree il"l Elementary Education, which she received from Northern Montana College in 1971 at the age of 58. After their retirement, Alice and Obert lived in Arizona for five years before moving to Hot Springs, Mon­ tana in 1980. Alice moved to Havre in July of 1997 to be near her sister. Alice's hobbies included sewing, crafts, reading and gardening. Alice was preceded in death by her­ husband Obert on June 17, 1993, her daug~ter Da,rb~ < on ~anuar,y ,1;,,1~51 1 ~Ptbrothets. ",_ ', -.,.:: i ': Alice is M'Nived by her sister Ol~ ' ive Kiemele of Hare, Montana, and numerous nieces and nephews'. H"Ir funeral service was held at

Our Savior's Lutheran Church in Alice Sanvik Rudyard. Pastor Tim Hauge from Alice Eleanor Sanvik, 88 years of Hingham officiated. Iris White was age, retired school teacher and farm the organist and soloists were Den­ wife, died Saturday June 30, 2001, his and Barry Kenfield. Donna at a Havre care facility of natural Kapperud wrote and read the eulogy. causes. Paul and Wayne Wolery ushers. Pall­ Alice was born March 29,1913 to bearers were Dirk Kenfield, Brad Theo and Ida (Hauge) Kenfield on Kenfield, Doug Kenfield, Joe their family farm north of Inverness. DeMartin, Lowell Strissel, and Don Alice graduated from Rudyard High Smith. A reception followed the ser­ School. After studying education at vice; committal was at the Highland the University of Montana and East­ Cemetery in Havre. ern Montana College, she took her teacher's exam and began teaching at the Grassy Butte School north of Joplin In 1932. Alice married Obert Sanvik in 1934. They farmed north of Rudyard for over 40 years. Their daughter Darla was born in 1936. In 1942 Alice resumed her teachiong career and over the next 30 years taught at a number of school along the Hi-Line: Goldstone School, Minneota School, , Mariner School (north of Hingham), and at the Rudyard Elementary BARBARA ANN (TILLIE) SCHAEFER Born: September 25, 1924 - Died: Febru~ary 23, 2001 Liberty County Times

February 28, 2001 . -Sl.iivlvors rncllfae hef' ttiree County Nursing Home, Barbara was children, Roger Schaefer (and wife, recently transferred to the Chester Barb) of Omaha, Nebraska-, Don " hospital. She died at the hospital on Sch~efer of Chester, and Elayne 'Friday morning (February 23rd, Wic~~ ' (and husband, Mark) of . 2001), She was 76 years old. Chester, four grandchildren, Shanon ; Barbara was a longtime member Schaefer-Koontz (and'wife, Diane), of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Jeannean Marshall (and husband, Inve rness; sh'e w~cl?aptit~F. Scot), Justin Wickum, and Chad 60nfirmed, and married there; After Wickum;two' great-grandchildren, Ihovrng- to the ChestercorTllTIu;;iY;- Taylor and Trey; three sisters-in-law, she became very active at St. Mary:s Catherine Mangold of Havre, Molly Catholic Church; she wasa member Mangold of Billings, and Maxine of the Altar Society, the Liturgy com" Ward of Chester; two brothers-in­ , mittee, and Bibl.e study groups. law, .Chuck Cross of Rudyard and Other memberships included the ' Aden Ward of Chester, and numer­ Bears Den Homemaker's Club and ous nieces, nephews, and god- . the Hi-line bowling leagues in children. Barbara was preceded in Chester and Rudyard. death by her husband, parents, three Her hobbies included gardening, sisters (Rosa, Helen, and Marie), Barbara "Tillie" Schaefer photography, sewing, and cal­ and 11 brothers (Frank, Andrew, Barbara Ann "Tillie" Schaefer was ligraphy. She collected bells, snow Walter, Leon, Mike, Nick, Joe, born on the family homestead in the globes, and antique Christmas orna­ George, Anton, Adam, and Peter). Goldstone community north of ments., Barbara enjoyed cooking; Vigil Prayers were recited at 7:00 . Inverness, Montana on S~ptember some of the family favorites were her p.m. Sunday evening (February 25th, 1924. Her parents were Adam homemade noodle soup, her ginger 25th) .at St. Mary's Catholic Church . and Kathrina (Beck) Mangold. bread cookies, her cucumbers-and­ in Chester. The Funeral Mass was Barbara had a twin-sister (Marie) cream, and 'her onions-and-oil celebrated by Father Joseph and she was one of 15 children in recipes. Diekhans at 11 :00 a.m. Monday the Mangold family. She received During her high school years Tillie (February 26th) at the Church. Den­ her education at Inverness and played trumpet in the band. Her'love ' nis Mangold was altar server and graduated fr()m I.H.S, in 1942. In the tor music continued as she enjoyed also read the scripture selections. few years that followed, Barbara 10<;:_~1 concerts, variety shows . on Greeters were Ray Seidlitz, Bob worked at Sanvik!s Store in Rudyard TNN, and (of course) the Lawrence MaHson, and Joe Seidlitz. Pianist and as a clerk in a Cut Bank busi­ Welk show. She liked to keep up on was Richie Hamel and the choir ness. current events, so she looked . sang several favorites, including "On She married Melvin L. Schaefer forward to the daily !'lewspaper and . Eagle's Wings" ,"pr~y~. r of St. on January 6th, 1945 at Inverness. the 5 C)'clock news on television. 1'J~nci§", _ :Ave}.1ari~", and ",23rQ They lived on the SChaefer farm 18 Barbara enjoyed those family trips Psalm". The communion gifts were miles north of Chester, They took to the Flathead Valley to help with presented by Lee Smith and 'Lilian , over the farmjng operations in 1948 the cherry harvest, to care for the Coli. Eucharistic ministers were Judy when Melvin's folks move,d to the sheep, or to cut Christmas trees. Alisch, Pat Ludwig, and Marje Flathead Valley. Tillie worked as a One of her most memorable trips Dahinden. Joyce Spicher shared the farm wife, hQmemaker, and mother was to t;iawaii with ner son, Roger, eulogy. Pallbearers were Wayne, of three children. They lived and and his wife Barb. Bill, and Ron Mangold, Scot worked on the farm until 1970, then Barbara was proud of her home Marshall, Ron Ward, Tom Graff, moved to Chester. Melvin died in and she kept itjmmaculatel Still, it Larry Evans, and Marlin Cross. 1974. Tillie continued to live in her was always warm and welcoming to Special pallbearers were Tillie's Chester home and remained active her family and friends. The grandchildren and great­ in the community since that time. grandchildren looked forward to their grandchildren. Following burial at the Her general health began to "over-nighters" at Gramma's house. Chester Cemetery, a memorial decline about two years ago. In ' If a friend or neighbor was in need, luncheon was held at the church. J~nuary of 2001 she was diagnosed she tried to be there for them. She Arrangements by Rockman Funeral wIth pancreatic cancer. Following a. liked to share the "fruits of her labor" Chapel. Memorials will be given to two week's stay at the Liberty from her flower and ~~getable the "Gift of Life" in Great Falls, the gardens. She was a loyal mother Hi-Line Health 'Foundation in and a good friend ... Chester, or donor's choice ... ALICE MARIE (NELSON) SHEPHERD , Born: October 27, 1925 - Died: April' 15, 2001 Liberty County Times

April 25, 2001 ---p.hce was a longtime member of · the Chester United Methodist Church Chester home and moved to Great and had served as church secretary Falls, although they maintained their many years ago. Other memberships farming operation in Chester. While included Chester American Legion in Great Falls Alice was offered a job Auxiliary, Uberty County Broken at the Cascade County Treasurer's Mountains Genealogical Society, Office. She worked there until 1982 Great Falls Elks Lodge, ~nd Great when they moved back to the farm Falls Shriners Club. When her kids near Chester. During the next five were involved in the Chester school years she worked part-time at the system, she served as chaperone to Liberty County Treasurer's Office in Girl's State for several years. Alice Chester. was also a member of the Joplin The Shepherds enjoyed their Eastern Star, serving as ..a past winter trips to Hemet, California RainbOw Mother Advisor and was where they were regulars at the Casa awarded the Grand Cross of Colors. Del Sol RV Park. They loved RV Alice enjoyed her hobbies. She camping and traveling, and were loved knitting. crocheting, and longtime members of the Good Sam's Club. Even though Alice suf­ embroidery. She collected music Alice Shepherd fered from diabetes and a heart ail- . boxes and spoons. In her younger Alice Marie (Nelson) Shepherd ment these past five years, she still years she enjoyed bowling.and golf­ was born at Missoula, Montana on looked forward to their trips South. ing. She was an avid reader. Alice October 27, 1925. She was the In the Fall of 1999 the Shepherds was also a good cook--one of her youngest of two daughte(S born to moved back to Great Falls and have favorite family specialiiies was her Otto Nelson and Esther Montelius. lived at the Park Plaza. Alice's health delicious German Chocolate cakes. Alice grew up in Missoula and recently took a torun for the worse She always took pride in her received her education there, and she was admitted to Benefis personal appearance and was an graduating from Hellgate High East. She died at the Great Falls immaculate housekeeper. She and School in 1943. She continued her hospital on the afternoon of Easter Neil were happy to have celebrated Schooling at the University of Sunday April 15, 20Q1. She was 75 . 54. x~~r~ __?! _mar!~d life..!~!l~t~er. Montana for a short time: She aC-vears old...... •.. Wardell was "Amazing Grace." Kama cepted a teaching position at In addition to her hus6and Neil of . Morton sang the "Lord's Prayer." Rudyard where she taught com- Great Falls, Alice is surVived by her Ushers were JOhn-Englund and Tom mercial classes to high school son Roger and wife Julie of Chester; Osterman. Pallbearers were Rob students for the next two years her daughter Dawn Marie lockwood Shepherd, Lon Shepherd', Ryan . :(rilaay~~se ..sJol£1~ 'h,t~.:}i4,,~", ~'e,r.: ~rd-' nillib8hd-'ScOH-;Ot ; ~i ::~igb~ Leighton, Barry Denton, Stuart: age or older). AlicertioveCl back to ; grandchildren includlrlg:Rob. Terri, McCracken, and Dan Shepherd. Missoula and took a bookkeeping job Cora, Lon, Megann, Ryan, Kim and Interment . was at the Chester at the Buttrey's Department Store. Sean; 12 great-grandchildren; her Cemetery. A luncheon followed at the While there she met her husband- sister June Koepplin of Missoula; her church. Memorials will be ·given to to-be, Neil Shepherd. They were o'nly two cousins Lorraine Wood, and the American Diabetes Association married in Missoula on October 26, Lillian Olmstead both of Missoula; or the Chester United MethodIst 1946. Soon after, they moved to and numerous nephews and nieces. Church. Chester where they worked on the Alice was preceded in death by her Arrangements by Rockman Shepherd farm and raised their fam- parents. Funf)ral Chapel of Chester. ily of two, They built a home in ' Funeral services were held at Chester in 1952. In addition to being 11 :00 am Friday April 20, 2001 at the a homemaker, Alice worked part-time United Methodist Church in Chester, at the Abstract, Assessor, and Montana, with Rev. Kama Morton Treasurer's Office in Chester. She officiating. The eulogist was nephew also served as an occastional - Dan Shepherd. The congregation substitute teacher at the Chester sang "How Great Thou Art,· ac­ School. companied by organist Karen Stack. In 1972 the Shepherds sold their Special vocal music by Wayne ALVA NATHAN (ALVIE) SHETTEL Born: February 14, 1903 - Died: January 13, 2001 Liberty Times County January 17, 2001 , pay. Alvie and Mildred made their home on this Chester area tarm tor , , 50 ye~rs. Mildred died in 1!;}91. Alvie continued to .live .at nome until his health began to tail ' in 1998. ,When he moved to the Liberty C.ounty Nursing Horne. He died ~t the Chester rest ' home on Saturday evening (January 13th, 2001). He was 97 years old. Alva was an. active n;\~mber of the Chester United Meth(ja:}~t Church; he served orithe church CQuncil for ., 'death '-not o'niy))y -hii'~ ;lf$" ard . many years and helped 'build the parents . ·' butalsQ , J:)y~~o' .sems , new existing sanctuary: H~ ' neve{ (Donny an.d JQh\1);~\v:Q. )'· gra:n~~ ' i missed Dr, Buker'S Bible study group ch'ldI ren '(carmen. . .','.' ···and ", ~:! ...... '''''','''!"""",... ·)'·ttttee, '. . at the church. He was also brothers (L~'1i;:'fl'Ylr.! "~r~~~), instrumental in the early organiza­ and four §i$t;!F.$f' ~" , 'Ji'td.rence, . tion of the Liberty County Mus,eum. Alice. arid ~ol$» .:;:/:;'·;"': ·· . ' Flineh:i:l"~e~ : WiII~~:t:O() P;M. " spending countless.hours collecting. - . ' . , J.' i·! ' - ,", • •f -' . Alva Shettel displaying, and cataloging museum Wednesday(t~~Y;: a.~~!'S' 1'7th)at .. Alva Nathan ("Alvie") Shettel was items. In addition. he was a longtime the ChesteiO'nlted( M.ethOdist ' born on February 14th, 1903 at m~m~erofthe Hi-Line Auto Motor Church; Rever~n~~.m.' MortO,n . Webb, Iowa. He was one of eight 'Clob and was very proud of. the and Reverend .¢~"iQk~~'O~wO,rth . children born to John and lona m,8nY antique cars he, had restored. will officiat$.Ot~rijjt'~ '.1>6 Kilr8n (Snider) Shettel. The family lived on oiterthe,years. Alva was~a 'member , Stack. WaYn~ ;War~if . .' ing-; "Th~ a Minnesota farm until 1910; then ofth,e .'F:armeris Union and the Lord's Prayei-': :1Ifi~: ta· . Il'~'· .ch~rles Those early years in Montana family and friends. They also Gre~n, . ciHf~'~ J:velind, were tough, At age 15 Alva began enjqyed bowling in the Ohester and D~k Gebha~, : Er , . .0,"" fWd working to help support the family. Rudyard leagues and playing cards ' Dick BurroW$;M~*,~~I,~a~~ {l1'8 He hauled hay, coal, and lumber. (especially "Canasta"). When listed as ·al!ofAlVi~$~f:tn~tr)c1If. . broke sod, did repair jobs, and Mildred died, they had been married Interment ,wiJt · b,~ , lfl'·~h~hCfle$ter . wOJ,.ked gn the Great Northern 61 years. Cemeter~tA ' recf(lpflti~! Wi!tfo'lio'w ' at . Railroad. In adqition to restoring old cars. the church. Arrang~m$nt$ by On October 3()tll',1930 Alyamar- , Alvie had a collection of miniature Rockman Funer.al 9tiap$t: M$mO,ri­ riedMiidred MaeSYiankat Shelby. toy cars. He also collected books als to donO,r's ctloice; ',.· . , Montana, They maqe their home on dealing with antique cars and a farmJ8 miles north of Joplin. machinery. In his quiet time he Within a short tim~ they had four enjoyed reading; he was especially children, so their lives were kept fond of Montana historicals. busy. They rilovedto' Chester in He is survivied by four sons. 1936. They sold the north Joplin Franklin Shettelof Great Falls. Ralph farm in 1942 and,purchased a place Shettel of Great Falls, Jim Shettel seven miles northeast of Chester, of Dodson, and Jerry Shettel of where three more children joined the Chester; three daughters, Frances family; Alvie loved tq farm, but he Hawks of Chester, Doris Courturier worked othe'rjobs to supplement his of Grant, Michigan, and Dorothy in~ome over the years. He did Forster of Fernley. Nevada; 25 house-moving jobs, ran a repair grandchildren; 41 great-grand­ shop in'Chester, did~a:rpentrywork, children; and numerous nephews and hauled many loitds of coal, oil, and nieces. Alva was preceded in water, wheat, and hay for contract ALVIN RAY SMITH Born: June 17,1932 - Died: March 24, 2001 Liberty County Times March 28, 2001 He bought a home in Hingham and Funeral services will be 1 :00 p.m. has lived there since. He enjoyed Thursday, March29th at the Church travelling up and down the Hi-Line, of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints visiting with the many friends he in Chester. Officiants will be Gale made during those years at the lake. Christenot and Hugh Brown. Kathy Alvin's memberships included the Hilton will serve as pianist. Selected Dillon Elks Lodge, the Chester hymns will be "In the Garden" and American Legion, and the Hi-Line "The Old· Rugged Cross". Pallbear­ Sportsman's Club. He was an avid . ers will be Dennis Snyder, Larry fan of high school wrestling, Lappe, Donnie Dunn, Dewayne especially when his sons were ac- Dunn, Ricky Martinez, and Wes tive in the Chester School system. Salisbury. Ushers and honorary He loved hunting, fishing, and camp" bearers will be Toby Dunn and Jerry ing. As a hobby, he collected cloc~s Fraser. The eulogist will be John and animal figurines. He also Troy. A reception will follow at the enjoyed playing Pinochle and Grand Bar. woodworking projects. Alvin prided Graveside services will be 2:00 Alliin Ray Sm,·th himself in being an "all around p.m. Friday, March 30th at the " , . . handyman" as he could fix almost Mountainview Cemetery in Dillon. Alvin Ray Smith, age 68, passed anything. In his quiet time at home Dedication of the grave and prayers away late Friday.evening March 24, he enjoyed watching old John will be recited by Ted Hathaway. A 2001 at the Liberty County Hospital Wayne movies and "Jeopardy" on bagpipe rendition of "Amazing in Chester following an extended ill- television. Grace" will be played. Members of

ness. I, • Although he suffered from the Dillon V.F.W. and Ameri'can Alvin was born at Sugar City, prostate cancer and other health Legion will provide military rites. A Idaho on June 17th, 1932. He was problems these past few years, he luncheon will follow at the L.D.S. the seventh of 11 children born to continued to stay active. Alvin was Church in Dillon. Ben M. Smith and Blanch Burnham. thankful for a guide-trip into the Arrangements by Rockman He grew up in Idaho and received mountains with has son Kelly and a Funeral Chapel, Chester. his formal education at Sugar City. family reunion trip to the Washington Alvin enlisted in the US Marine coast in 1999. Corps in 1951. He served during the Alvin was preceded in death not Korean Conflict and attained the only by his wife and parents, but also rank of Private First Class. Follow- by a daughter Ginger in 1968, three ing his honorable discharge in 1953, brothers, and one sister. Alvin returned to Idaho and He is survived by three sons and remained in the Marine Corps their spouses: Micha~1 and Valerie Reserves until 1959. Smith of Albuquerque, New Mexico, During those early post-war years Timothy and Violett Pratt of Hawaii, in Idaho, Alvin worked as a ranch and Kelly and Jamie Smith of hand and laborer in the mines at Choteau; two daughters and their Cobalt. He met Carol Lorraine · partners: Kar~lO Yeager and Toby Jewett and they were married on Dailey of Cut Bank, and Susan March 17th, 1963 at Rigby, Idaho. Graham and Marvin Sprinkle of They made their home in Dillon Dillon; five grandchildren and two where Alvin worked for the U.S. great-grandc.hildren; one brother, Bureau of Reclamation at the East Lewis Smith of Sunset, Utah; five Bench Irrigation System. The sisters: Kathryn Farley of Idaho Smith's raised a family of six Falls, Idaho, Vendla Deathridge of children. Olympia, Washington, Alta Johnson In 1975 they transferred to of Pahrump, Nevada, Ethel Vehaym Chester where ~Jvin continued his of California, and Blan.ch Jones of job with the Bureau as the tender of Sugar City, Idaho; and numerous Tiber Dam (now known as Lake nephews and nieces. Alvin is also Elwell). Carol died on September 16, survived by a very special friend, 1989. Alvin retired the following year. Mary Kahre of Gildford. DORIS MARLENE SORENSEN Born: February 23, 191 5 - Died: Febn~ary 12, 200 1 Liberty County Times __ __f_ E!Q!~~ry __~001 She began dating a Chester man;--­ -----DorIS-IS--SOl'Viveaoys-ons; uennis George Mattson, and they became Anderson (and wife, Shirley) of gpod friends and travelling Rudyard, Charles Rugtvedt (and companions for 15 years. They wife, Darlene) of Bellevue, enjoyed attending dances and other Washington, and David Rugtvedt of social events throughout the Hi-Une. Chester; one daughter, Iris Buck George died in 1994. (and husband, Mike) of Idaho Falls, Doris' health began to fail a few Idaho; six grandchildren, including years ago. In July of 2000 she moved to the Northern Montana Craig, Janet, Stacy, Arthur, Jeri, and Care Center in Havre. She died at - Glenn; and eight great­ the tijsf-Holi1e-0n -the early motnlng grandchildren. She was preceded in of Monday (February 12th, 2001). death by her husbands, parents; and She was 85 years old. a grandson (Kevin. Rugtvedt). Doris was baptized and confirmed Funeral services were conducted in the Lutheran faith. She was a at Our Savior's Lutheran Church in member of Our Savior's Lutheran Rudyard at 11 :00 a.m. Saturday Church in Rudyard, where she (February 17th) by Pastors Peter taught Sunday and Bible school in !=ricks~n and Tim Singleton. Organ­ her earlier years. In more recent Ist was Stanleigh Barbie and the Doris Sorensen years (before her health failed) she congregation sang "Amazing Doris Marlene Sorensen was born attended church services at Our Grace". Two of Doris' favorite at Minneapolis, Minnesota on Febru­ Savior's in Chester. hymns. "In the Garden" and "My God ary 23rd, 1915. Her parents'; Charles Other memberships included the and I", were performed by Terry and Katherine (Wang) Golberg, had "Daughters-of-the-Nile" in Helena, Stevenson. Her granddaughter, Jeri homesteaded north of Rudyard, the Rudyard Senior Center, and the Rugtvedt, shared a special reading. Montana in 1908, so Doris grew up Rudyard Historical Museum. Doris Ushers were Darwin Anderson and on the farm. She attended a country served as a 4-H leader for 15 years Jerry Copenhaver. Pallbearers school before finishing her education when her children were active in the inclu.ded Bill Gorder, Stu Smith, Lyle in Rudyard. Following her gradua­ program. When she was married to Harnson, Scott Patrick, ' Bob Toner, tion from Rudyard ~igh School in Harry, she ran a small ceramic shop and Paul Wolery. Honorary bearers 1932, Doris went to'Northfield, Min­ in Great Falls. She taught ceramics were old friends Morris Smith nesota to attend. St. Olaf College, and kiln-fired the finished p'roducts Roland Ritter, Cliff Ulmen, Bud Een: where she majored in history and for her students. After retuming to and Albert Budeau. Interment was psychology. Rudyard .in the mid-1970's, she at the Rudyard Cemetery. A She married Lyle Anderson on continued to stay active in the luncheon followed at the' church. November 28th, 1936. Togetherthey ceramic business. Arrangements by Rockman Funeral had a son, but the marriage ended Doris had many hobbies, includ­ Chapel, Chester. Memorials will be in divorce. ing danCing, ceramics, gardening, . given to the Rudyard Historic.al Doris' second husband was Isaac fishing, and playing cards (her Museum. Rugtvedt, whom she wed on June favorites were pinochle, canasta, 8th, 1939. The Rugtvedt's had three and whist). She also enjoyed sew- children, who they raised on their ing and handiwork; she made many north Rudyard farm. Doris worked quilts and afghans for her family over diligently as a farm wife and the years. In her private time at homemaker for 30 years. They home Doris enjoyed reading, moved to Rudyard in 1965. Isaac especially romance novels and died two years later. home/garden magazines. But prob- Doris' third marriage was to Harry ably her greatest enjoyments in life I Sorensen in May of 1969. They were those "get-togethers" with fam- made their home in Great Falls until ily and friends. She often reminisced Harry's death in 1973. Doris returned about their family reunions in to Rudyard and lived there from that Wisconsin and other social gather- time on. ings in the Hi-line. DARYL RODNEY SPICHER ; Born: February 10, 1940 - Died: September 29, 2001 Liberty County Times October 10, 2001 . evening September 29, 2001 . He ters: Charlene Bibler, and Gail was 61 years old. Meyer, both of Great Falls; his life Daryl was baptized and con­ long friend and mentor, Dewey firmed at Our Lady of Ransom Dolezal of Polson; numerous Catholic Church in Hingham.He nieces and nephews, and his fa­ continued to be active in the vorite pet a golden reJriever church and was a member of the named "Dirt". Knights of Columbus. Daryl was preceded in death by Other memberships over the his parents, a son Daryl Joseph years included Havre Elks, the "Joey; a sister Lynne, and his in­ Hingham Volunteer Fire Dept.. the laws Joe and Amelia Mangold. Frontier RC Pilots Club, and the Vigil Prayers ·were recited by Beaver Creek Golf Club in Havre. Father Joseph Diekhans at 7:00 Daryl was also active in the hus­ p.m. Wednesday Oct. 3, 2001 at bands group that supported the Our Lady of Hansom Catholic national W.I.F.E. organization. In Church in Hingham. Special read­ addition he assisted in the early ings were by Norma Lipp. Organ- . n ,/ Sp,·cher: planning and maintenance of the ist was Sharon Spicher, and the Da• T I Hingham'Park. congregation sang "Prayer to St. Daryl Rodney Spicher was born Daryl's hobbies were many. He Francis" and "May the Lord Bless on February 10, 1940 at Havre, loved to fly-be it behind the stick You and Keep You." A taped se­ Montana. He was one of five chil- of his Champ or the controls of lection by Lee Ann Womack was dren born to Rodney and an RC airplane! Golfing was one "I Hope You Dance.' A coffee hour Hildegarde (Gelllen) Spicher. of his favorite pastimes: he was a followed in the church basement. Daryl grew up or! the family farm member of Tuesday Night Men's Funeral Mass was celebrated near Hingham and received his League in Havre for 10 years, and by Father Joe at 10:30 am Thurs­ formal education there. During his was fortunate to shoot a "hole-in­ day at the churCh. Scripture read­ school years he received the nick- one~ at Polson a few years ago. ings were by Dan and Rob name "lightning- which In addition he was a charter mem­ Spicher. Organist Iris White ac­ complimented his personality ber and organizer of the annual companied vocalist Marcus throughout his life. He graduated 4th of July Golf Tourney in West Jochim, who performed "How from Hingham High School in Glacier. Daryl's other interests in- Great Thou Art,n "On Eagles 1958, then began his career as a cluded hunting, fishing, traveling, Wings," "The Lord's Prayer" and Montana dryland farmer. photography, stained-glass art, "Prayer to SI. Francis". Greeters Daryl married his best friend, computers arid cards. In his quiet were Jerry Lipp, Bill Rathbun, and Joyce Mangold, at Sacred Heart time at home he enjoyed reading Chris Richter. Other participants Catholic Church in Inverness on and watching TV quiz shows. He were Dan and Terry Hybner as October 14, 1961. They lived and always looked forward to social­ alter servers, Jerry and Mary Lois raised their sons on the Spicher izing and drinking coffee with Hybner as Eucharistic Ministers, farm two miles south of Hingham friends. and Ray Gehlen as EulogiSt. (in the same home where Daryl A dedicated farmer, Daryl waS Daryl's grandchildren presented grew up). This home provided pleased to have been a Hi-Line the commlJnion gifts. Pallbearers special memories during their 40 . pioneer in "no-till" farming prac­ included Rod Spicher, Mike Lipp, years of married life together. lices, His greatest love was for his Dennis Kenfield, Don Hanson, Two years ago Daryl was diag- family; he was extremely proud of Dick Hansen, and Alan Sterry. nosed with lung cancer. Through- his sons and their families. Graveside services followed at out his intensive medical treat- Survivors include his wife Joyce the Hingham Cemetery. Father ment he remained positive and of Hingham; his sons and their Joe offered pr~yerS. Daryl's fam­ stayed active in the community. spouses: Daniel and Julie of ily provided balloon and floral trib­ Since August 20th he received Conrad, and Robert and Jackie of utes. A five-airplane "fly-over" was personal care from visiting Has- Hingham; grandchildren Michael, performed by Charlie Inman, Bill pice nurses and family members. Andrea, Jordan, Delainey, and Sheets, Joe Minnehan. Willard Daryl died peacefully at his Sheridan; his only brother Bill and Gustafson, and Bill Spicher (who Hingham farm home Saturday wife Sharon of Hingham; two sis- flew Daryl's Champ). A luncheon followed at the church. Arrange­ ments by Rockman Funeral · Chapel. BERTRAND PAUL STACK Born: March 13, 1914 - Died: October. 25, 2001 Liberty County Times October 31,2001

.Bert marriedL~cill;Schlack, whose family lived nearby on·No~ .. vember 21, 1940. The couple re- ily in the Catholic faith. After mar­ . mained on the farm when the ei­ rying lucille, he joined the der Stacks moved to the Fairfield Lutheran church and was a mem­ area, .and then bought land two 'ber of Christ lutheran until the mlies east, 1 mile. south of the Inga Store, where they lived for end. Bert was preceded in death by the next 39 years. . Bert and lucille had three sons; his parents, two brothers Harold Francis Paul, Gary Willis (who and Gerald, and a son Gary. died when he was 12) and Donald He is survived by his wife Lucille; a brother Cheste.r of Lee. They built a new home on Stanwood, Washington; a sIster the property in the 50s, whi~~ s~iII Marie Ferris of Choteau; sons Bertrand Stack remains there. Bert was a dIligent Francis of Chester, and Don of 'worker who took pride in his Aliso Viejo, California; grandch~l­ Bertrand Paul Stack was born equipment and the farm and is dren Michelle Bahnmiller of BIg on March 13, 1914 and died of remembered by all as being mild Sandy, Dara Coates of Gr~at cancer at the Big Sandy Medical and even-tempered, patient and Falls, Sean and Jason of BOIse, Center Nursing Home on October kind. Days were spent farming; in Idaho and Montana, Dallas and 25 2001. His parents were Fred the evenings they enjoyed attend­ Ireland Stack of California; and six and Ellen (Nellie) McKeon Stack, ing dances at the Spring Coulee great-grandsons. . . who had come from Michigan and Club House and visiting and play­ Memorials may be given to were living on the old Carter place ing cards with their friends and Christ lutheran Church, Bi~ south of Big Sandy at the time. family. . Sandy Medical Center, or a can­ Fred worked for Virgille They traveled quite a lot, to cer society of your choice. : Blankenbaker, and soon the fam­ ·Ofegon to see Francis and his Funeral services were held ily moved north of Highway 87, 15 family, to Utah and later to Cali­ Tuesday Oct. 30; 2001 at 11:~ miles west of Big Sandy, where fornia to see Don and the girls, a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church In Fred proved up on some land and and to Canada and Europe. The Big Sandy. Burial followed at the had a homesteader shack built. .older grandchildren came to Highland Cemetery in. Great Falls Bert grew up there, attending spend time during the summer at 3:00 p.m. Benton Funeral school at the Mt. Vernon Country with Grandpa and Grandma on Home handled arrangements. : School and graduating from Big the farm, and remember riding Sandy High SchOol. in 1935. He with Grandpa on the .tractor or took two years off 1rom school to combine. In 1982 the couple re­ work in the CCC. Bert remembers tired and moved into the Schlack working on the Blankenbaker home in Big Sandy, where they farm from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. lived until just recently. for $1 a day, plus room and board, Bertwas raised by his Irish fam- . and all the money went to his fam­ ily. CLAYTON WALLACE STEPHENS Born: September 11, 1931 - Died: June 25, 2001 Liberty County Times July 4, 2001

Stephens continued his education at Kansas State University at Man­ hattan, where he graduated in 1958 with a Bacheior of Science degree in Agronomy. He took a job with the fed­ eral government working as a land operations officer for the BIA; Clay worked on five different Indian Res­ ervations and retired after 25 years of service. Clay married Bonnie Ellen Survivors include his Wife-BOnnie VandenBos on September 24, 1964_ of Valier; two sons: Rob of at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Since 1974 Terrebonne, Oregon, and Doug of .: and 'followln'g ' @IIry'~ : tetire'rt.-~ridro'trl ;. Yuma, Arizona; one daughter the BIA, they made their home in the Michelle Teske of Missoula; six 'Valier community, He worked for the grandchildren including Chad, Bren~, Ancient Mariner in Conrad', the ­ Sara, James, Matthew, arid Chloe; Marias Valley Golf &cOunty Club in two brothers: Rod Stephens of Val­ Clayton Stephens Shelby, and in wine sales; In 1983 ley Falls, Kansas, and Dick Stephens Clay·and Bonnie opened the Red of Oskaloosa, Kansas; one sister Clayton Wallace Stephens. age 69. , Onion restaurant in Brady. TWO years ana Wells of Meridan, Kansas; and died from heart failure at',his Valier later they purchased a restauranU numerous nephews and nieces. Clay home on the morning of Monday, lounge in Chester, which they also was preceded in death by his par­ June 25. 2001. called the Red Onion; they operated ents, one son Jim, one brother Bud, At his request there will be no tra­ this business until 1993, then sold it and three sisters: Eleanor, Delpha, ditional funeral services. Cremation due to personal health concerns. and Leona. with private burial of ashes in the They have continued to live in Valier. Valier Lakeview Cemetery is plamed. Clay was a member of the North A community memorial reception was American Mycological Association, at 3:00 p.m. Friday, June 29th at the the Montana Native Plant Society, Valier Civic Center. Rockman Funeral and the North American Bluebird Chapel of Chester handled the cre­ Society•• He had served on the Valier mation and arrangements. City Council, the Board 01 Directors Undeslgnated memorials will be for the Great Northern Botanical As­ given to the Multiple Sclerosis Soci­ sociation. and the certification com­ ety. mittee for AERO. He was al$O active Clay was born at Ozawkie, Kansas in Scouts for 13 years and the on September 11,1931. His parents Hunter's Safety program. In 1996 were Alvora Ray Stephens and Clay spent a month in Russia as a carole Ellen May, and he was one of restaurant consultant with VOCA. eight children. He grew up and re­ Clay~s hobbies Incl~ reading. ceived his education in Kansas, hunting, fishing, and cooking. He en­ graduating from Ozawakie High joyed fruit tree and mushroom cul­ -School in 1949. In 1951 Clay enlisted ture. Of interest was the fact that he in the US Navy. He attained-the rank established Bluebird trai,lsfrom the of Aircraft Electrician 2nd Class and Marias River to Dearborn.. . served on the USS Boxer during the Korean Conflict. Following his hon­ orable discharge in 1954, he returned to Kansas. ERNEST JOHN "ERNIE" TEMPEL Born: February 14, 1920 - Died: May" 6, 2001 Uberty County Times hospitalization. He loved fiis­ grar'ldklds and followed them through May 16, 2001 their births, confirmations. sports. and other activities. For his 80th ffe married Marilyn Gillis on birthday his family bought him a new December 4th. 1954 at Klamath 4-wheeler, which he loved to zip Falls. Oregon. In. addition to farming around the farmstead and give rides in the north Joplin community, Ernie to the grandkids. was one of.~he first aerial crop-spray­ Emie was remarkable in the fact ers in the Golden Triangle area. He that he could fix or build almost and his brother-in~law, _Enoch anything, Neighbors and friends Anderson. ran Tempel-Anderson I looked to him for advice and help onl SprayingSelVlce--for" manyytnl~;" - various projects. He was self-taught , Emie also raised hogs and cattle to in engineering_$kills and became a compliment his farming operation. "computer whiz" in his 70·s. In fact, The Tempel's lived on the farm and he recently designed an air-seeder raised their famity of three. In later on the computer. then went on to : years they traveled betw~en th~_ build it for their use on the farm. farm and their home in Joplin. Ernie His family shared some personal "ever offiCially retired and enjoyed comments. Ernie was always am helping out on the farm whenever he early riser. He took pride in his work Ernest Tempel could. These past five years he suf­ and his life, but was never'boasffiJl. _ J. fered from a chronic lung ailment. He He maintained his dry wit and hUl1lor. Ernest John (-Ernie") Tempel was was recently admitted to the Liberty even during his last illness. His wife, born at Everett, Washington on County Hospital in Chester, where he Marilyn, said he was the most calm Valentine's Day (February 14th, died on the afternoon of Sunday and un.d$rstanding man she has ever 1920). He was the second of seven (May 6th, 2001). He was 81 years know. "She was proud to report that children born to Gus aJ,ld Louise old. "ttley-t/ad spent onfy 14 days apart" (Heyen) Tempel. Ernie grew up on Ernie's memberships over the during their 46 1/2 years of married· the family homestead 28 miles north years included the Immanuel life together! - of Joplin, Montana. He attended the lutheran Church north of Joplin. the - Survivors include his wife of Joplin; Tingdahl Country SChool through V.F.W. Post in Chester, and the 2 sons and spouses, Ronald and grade 8, then finished his formal N.F.O. He also served on the Sara Tempel of Joplin and Robert ~ucation at Joplin High School. In Tlngdahl school board and was a and Sherry Tempel of Great Falls; 1 the few years thait followed, he "die-hard" Republicanl daughter, Susan Rader of Great worked on the family farm and the His hobbies were many. In hi~ Falls; 7 grandchildrell. ",eluding sugar beet fields at Chinook. early days he enjoyed boating and Ryan. Bruce, Ellyssa. Nick. Mike. - Ernie enrlSted into the U.S. Navy water skiing, and he always Bryon. and Shawna; 2 brothers. Ken~ .in 1942. He served during World war maintained a large vegetable garden neth Tempel of Chester and Clinton /I in the Asiatic-Pacific and American each year. He loved photography; he Tempel of Great Falls; 2 sisters, Campaigns. He attained the rank of was never without a came_ra of some Dorothy Heydon of Bozeman and Motor Machinist's Mate, 1st ctass. He sort and accumulated a large collec­ Ellen Overton of Great Falls~ and served on three ships, including the tion of photos and films. He also numerous nephews and nieces. USS L.S. T.. the USS John Penn, and --enjoyed ~wood-working; he made· - Emiewaspr~ed i'ridElath by his the USS libra. Of interest was the everything from furniture' to salad parents, and infant brother, and a fact thai Iwo of these vessels were bowls to handcarved walnutsl Ernie sister (Maggie Anderson). destroyed in battle and Ernie was was an avid fan of professiOnai car Funeral services were held at fortunate to survive and assist in the racing; If he was too busy to watch 11:00 a.m. Friday (May 11th) at rescue of hundreds of fellow the Indy and Daytona races, he Bethel Lutheran Church In Joplin. shipmen. Following his honorable would tape the events for later view­ Pastor Tim Singleton officiated. Iris , discharge in 1946,. he returned to ing. In his quiet time he enjoyed read- • White was the organist and the Montana. ing. especially informational publica­ congregation sang "Amazing Grace" Ernie worked at the Anaconda -tions. He also enjoyed television; he and "Beyond the Sunset". Family Smelter in Great Falls for sev.eral watched the news and weather members in a vocal ensemble years. During that time he pursued channels and his favorite shows perlormed "In the Garden and "How his fove of flying and obtained his were -Emeril live- and "The Great Thou Art"; the vocalists were private, commercial. and sea-plane Simpsons-. Ernie kept a diary of dally Gaynell Tempel, Stacy SI. John. and licenses. He eventually returned to events of himself and his family up Scot Tempel. . Ushers and greeters the family farm. until the time of his recent were Russ and David Tempel and lloYd and Wayne Wolery. Sc~ipfure readers were Sara TempeJ"and Shawna Rader. Eulogist was Connie Anderson. Palibearers Included Delbert Anderson, Rich Conrad, Greg Tempel, Scot Tempel" Tim , Tempel, and Earl Colb,y. Honorary bearers ~ere Ted Tempel, Tom YI{~';' Sr., VemPirnley,: E:ci ,Telllpel, . 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. ~ 1 ", LUCILLE (POPPLER) THORSON Born: January 11, 1917 - Died: February 6, 2001 Liberty County Times February 1 4, 2001

tel- C!~¥ql~j~~~~i!PI~,J,lJ~ij(,e, ~n~,-C1itC 'Were Inseparable during their 60 years of married life together. Cliff - Nancy amrDll'ry-olsOn-OT"Jopun, ," pa,s.sed awf¥, on June ~, 199~. Jerry and G}oria Thorson of Joplin, Lucd/tl: remained at home In Joplin and Candy Nelson of Billings and , and continued10 be as active as she Kenny Nelson of Chinook; 10 could. She was recently admitted to grandchildren: Scott, Todd, Heidi, .the Liberty County Hospital in Kari, Tate, Cody, ' Allyson, Windy, C~ester where she died on 'me Travis, and Ryan; seven great­ mgrning of Tuesday February!), grandchildren': Brandon, Cory, ( 20'D1. She was 84 years old. Khloe, Katey, McKenzie, Madison, lucille was baptized and and Mariah; one brother Bud confirmed in the Lutheran faith and Poppler of Joplin; two sisters was a lifeti'me member of the Bethel Blanche Anderson of Rudyard, and Church in Joplin. She was active in Loraine Brickman of Long Boat Key, WELCA and was a Sunday School Florida; and numerous nieces and teacher for many years. nephews. She was preceded in , Lucille's hobbies included garden­ death by her parents, her husband, Lucille Thorson ing, sewing; and embroidery. The three sisters Sarah, Joyce, and Thorsons enjoyed bowling in the Hi­ Laura, and a grandson Casey Lane Lucille (Poppler) Thorson was Line leagues and playing cards with Thorson. born at Alma, Montana on ,, ~anuary family ~nd fri'ends. Lucille was Funeral services were conducted 11, 1917. She was one of seven especially fond of Whist, rummy, and at 11 :00 am Saturday February 10, Casino. She also enjoyed cooking; children born to Benjamin and Ruth 2001 at Bethel lutheran Church in her family will always remember her (Knudson) Poppler. Lucille received Joplin by Pastor Tim Singleton. : delicious breads, gingersnaps, and her early education at the Burke Debbie Brownlee served as organ­ Norwegian pastries. Lucille loved to Country School near the family farm. ist and the congregation sang "In the listen to music, especially Christian She finished her formal education in Garden" and "How Great Thou Art." hymns and ,the'old tapes by Eddy Joplin, graduating from Joplin High Vocalist Judy Lake performed School in 1935. Arnold and Jim Reeves. Still young­ "Because He Lives," and "The Old Lucille married her childhood she enjoyed keeping up on at~he~rt, Rugged Cross." Readers were sweetheart, Clifford G. Thorson, on local high ,school sporting events. February 18, 1938 at Havre, An9,justfpr the fun of it, she, had a Cindy Pimley and Paul Wolery. Ush­ Montana. Soon after, World-War II large collection of teddy bears. , ers were Dale Pimley and Larry broke out. Cliff contributed to the war Lucille was devoted to her family Martinson. Lucille's grandsons were effort by working as a chauffeur at and friends. She had a '{\'arm heart pallbearers. Her family and friends McDonald-Douglas Aircraft in Los and a good sense of humor. That's were listed as memorial bearers. Angeles, then as a riveter for Boeing probably why she was affectionately Interment was at the Joplin , Corporation in Seattle, and finally as called "Grandma Lucy" by many in i Cemetery. A luncheon followed at an airplane mechanic in Great Falls. the Joplin community. Kjos Hall. , They returned to the family farm 30 'LuciHe is , s'urvived by three Arrangements by ' Rockman miles north of Joplin in 1945. They children and "'Spouses in,cluding Funeral Chapel, Chester. lived, worked, and raised their fam­ ily in the Joplin community from that time on. The Thorsons retired from JaQ'ni~g in 1980. HULDA PAULINE (GEIGER) TOLLEFSON Born: September 5, 1914 - Died: June- 27, 2001 Liberty County Times July 4, 2001

Hulda taught elementary -sohoolTn­ Texas until 1946 when she married Alfred Tollefson on November 4, 1946 and moved to his famHy farm north of Rudyard, MT. She enjoyed the life of a farm wife and was an avid gardener. Hulda was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Castroville, Texas'and became a 1ang- . time active member of Goldstone Lutheran Church north of Rudyard. She spent many years serving as Sunday School and Vacation BIble School Superintendent. Hulda's dedi­ cation to teaching touched the lives of countless young people in both Texas and Montana. She served the Lord faithfully by making hundreds of quilts to share with needy people all over the world. . Hulda Tollefson Hulda was preceded In death by her parents; husband Alfred; one sis­ Hulda Pauline Tollefson, age 86, ter; one brother; and one nephew. former teacher and homemaker, , Surviving are her daughter Carolyn passed away on Wednesday, June Frederickson -of Tyler, Texas: sons 27,2001 at Northem Montana Hos­ Alfred Tollefson, Jr. of Helena, and pitalln Havre, MT of natural causes. Calvin Tollefson of Havre; sister Laura Her funeral is 10:00 am Monday July _ of San Ant.onlo, Texas: five 2, 2001 at Our Savior's lutheran Geige~ Church in Rudyard with burial at 1:30 grandchildren; and two great-grand­ pm at the Highland Cemetery in children. Havre. Memorials are suggested to the Goldstone lutheran Church. Ar­ rangements are under the direction of Holland and Bonine Funeral Home, tliivre.._. . ______. _ _ __ _ ._ Hulda was bom September 5, 1914 nelirLaCqste, Texas,the daugh~~r..ot Wil!iam anel Augusta (Rells)-Geig~r. She 'graduat~d foim "LaCoste High School in 1931 · and went on to c0l­ lege at Texas Lutheran College in Sequin, Texas and the University of San Antonio where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. Her extra curricular activities during her schooling were volleyball and band. HELEN RUTH (NEECE) TWEDT Born: March 18.. 1941 - Died: December 9 2001 '!) ~ # Liberty County Times December 19.. 200 1 petkitfy -"Tweety:"-Helen also - appreciated watching and feeding The Twedts moved from the the deer at their home near farm into Rudyard in 1988. They Seeley Lake. . were active in community affairs. Helen had a bubbly personality Helen's health was excellent until with a big smile and a friendly two years ago, when she was attitude. It was no wonder that she diagnosed with cancer. She was so easy to like! She will surely received the gamut of treatments be missed by her loving family and enjoyed periods of remission; and dedicated friends. however, her condition Survivors include her husband deteriorated these past few" Allan of Rudyard; one son Ken months. Following a montl1 ~ s stay Twedt (and wite Chris) of Seeley at the Liberty County Hospital, Lake and Rudyard; one daughter, she died on Sunday evening Deb Schmidt (and husband, Mike) December 9, 2001 . She was 60 of Warren, Minnesota; and 5 Helen Twedt grandchildren (Chance and Kali ~§ , .,9!9.J ~ 1' I,, __.._ . F.~ .. _I.. la .::~~·. ~ Helen Ruth Twedt was born Co' ""After Hel.en- 6a~.·to . ~d¥aFd ·,. i n , · Twedt, and Katie, Kelsey, and March 18, 1941 at \ Hujo, 1960, she received her baptism Daniel Schmidt). Helen was Oklahoma. She was the only child and confirmation at Our Savior's preceded in death by her parents. of Opal Glen and Harry Neece. Lutheran Church. She was active Memorial services were Her father was in the military, so in WELCA and served as a conducted at 11 :00 am Thursday, 'Helen moved a lot during her Sunday school teacher for many ; _.,~~. ~ e. ~~. 1. q, !, ,~ 08 t . 3j1J ". O. :.. ~ .r , formative years. She received her years. Helen was also a charter I , .'q _z~ a~w#Q;u'l ' : elementary education at San member of the Rudyard Hobbie ,Hudyafd-bV,Paslor.-Tjm S.iRgleton. , Antonio, Texas. She.pbtained her Club; this women's club has Scripture readings were by Suzie secondary education at diminished over the year to just Twedt and the eulogy was by Jim Stevensville, Newfoundland, seven members. Helen Twedt. The organist was Deb where she graduated from affectionately referred to this Brownlee and the congregation Harmon High School in 1958. group as the Classy 7 Club. sang "Amazing Grace." Jeff Wehr Helen moved to Spokane, A member of the Farmer's vocalist performed "The Lord's ~§!llrultg!l.A!J.(LQ,~gJ!'l~Q!.~.lo.s;L Union, Helen helped to organize Prayer" and "On Eagles Wings." ,.at

Catholic Church and St. Rita's Guild. Emma Vander Ven Central Montana Traildusters, and Emma A. (Sparks) Vander Ven, Burlington northern Railroad Retired age 79, a Coast Guard veteran who Veterans Association. was instrumental in gathering names She was active in the Kiwanis of women veterans to be engraved Club for many years, as well as Cub on the Women's Veterans Memorial Scouts, and Boy Scouts. in Washington, DC, died Friday April Emma was known for her cin­ 13, 2001 at a Billings hospital of namon rolls, was an accomplished complications following heart seamstress and enjoyed growing surgery. flowers. A Vigil Service was 7:00 pm Her husband Edwin died in 1996. Tuesday May 17 at St. Leo's Survivors include daughters: Lea Catholic Church in Lewistown. Krudener of Worland, Wyoming. and Funeral Liturgy was 10:30 am' Rea Englund of Chester; sons Ken Wednesday May 18 at St. Leo's fol· Vander Ven of Lewistown. and Neil lowed by burial with military honors Vander Ven of Port Townsend. in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Memori­ Washington; a sister Maxine Creel als are suggested to Lewistown of Pearl. Mississippi; brothers David Kiwanis Scholarship Fund. L. Sparks and Ross A. Sparks of Emma was bom October 7, 1921 Little Rock. Arkansas; nine grand­ in Hazen, Arkansas and graduated children; and one great-grandchild. ,'rom Maplevale High School in Creel Funeral Home of Lewistown Arkansas. She entered the Coast in charge of arrangements. Guard in 1943 and served in Alaska during World War II. During her military service she met, Edwin Vander Vent and they were married February 28, 1946 in Seattle, Washington. They lived in Havre until 1958 then moved to Lewistown. She worked at Sf. Leo's School hot lunch program in the early 1960s, and later was secretary to the Fergus County Superinten­ dent of Schools. Emma was a member of SI. Leo's FLORENCE M. (SHAFER) VANDESANDT Born: February 4, 1905 - Died: April,. 26, 2001 Liberty County Times May 2, 2001

Florence VandeSandt Aorence M. VandeSandt, age 96, died Thursday mOmlng at a Havre hospital of natural causes. Funeral services were held at 10:00 am Monday April 30, 2001 at Messiah lutheran Church with Pastor Tim She was a.member of S1. John's Hauge officiating. Burial followed at· lutheran Church in Rudyard. the Highland Cemetery. Memorials In In July of 2000 Florence moved Aorenoe's honor may be made to Into the Northern Montana Care Senior Citizens Center or a charity Center so she could play Bingo twice of one's choice. Services and ar­ a week instead of j~ once. rangements are under the·directlon She was pf8Cededin death by her of Holland & Bonine Funeral Home, parents, husband Carl VandeSandt Havre. '. on March 26,1956, and two broth· Rorence was bom February 4, ers: Kenneth Shafer and Wayne 1905 In Arthur, North ookoia to Shafer. Herbert and Anna (Clawiter) Shafer. Florence Is survived by her As a ; child she moved with her children: Alice V. and Anthony Wong parents to Montana in 1911 and they of Honolulu, HawaD, GIlbert "Bud­ homesteaded 24 miles north of . and Margaret VandeSandt of Gldfon:l. ,florence attended cot.intry . Gildford, lloyd "Hap· and Sonya school and high school in Havre : VandeSandt of Gildford, Marjorie and where she lived with the Dr. Almas : Max Bourne of Ethridge, Montana; family for room and board. The ten grandchildren; ten ' great· Almas home had a passage grandchUdren; and one great-great­ underneath it that led to what is now grandchild. 'Havre Beneath the Streets: . She married Carl VandeSandt ; November 13, 1925 In Fort Benton. They farmed and ranched north of Gildford and raised four children. They remained on the farm until Carl's death in March of 1956. Aorence moved to Gildford in 1957 where she lived until 1961 and then moved to Havre. Throughout her life Florence enjoyed horses, rodeos,gardening, sewing, quilting, crocheting. playing cards and Bingo. She &ked to attend the Senior Citizens activites and f8m. ily get togethers. VIOLA (GLEISNER) WEHR

Born: May 25, 1911 - Died: July ~8, 2001 Liberty County Times August 15, 2001

Viola Wehr a granddaughter, Laurie Wehr. She .is survived by her three Viola Gleisner Wehr, 90 was re­ ceived into tRe arms of her savior sons, Richard "Dick" Wehr and July 28, 2001 at Heritage Place in wife Carol of Sequim, Washington, Kalispell. She was born May Roger Wehr of Spokane, and Gary Wehr and wife Virginia of 25,1911 in Rudya~ to Joseph and Lynwood, Washington; five grand­ Matilda Didt Gleisner. Her marriage to William Wehr children, Guy Wehr and wife Kelly took place June 5, 1932. at the and son Garrett, Dana Jones and ranch near RudyarCi where she husband Brent and Alburn Lee, Linda Wehr, Kristie Wehr, and Usa srumt her childhoodJja'l",,-st-.' --:c:::::-::r:~ She attended a rural grade Wehr; one Sister, Florence Jenkins school near Rudyard andgradu­ and husband Ralph of West Se- ated from four years of high school _ attie, Washington; with numerous _ in Havre in 1928. Her lifelong goal relatives. to become a teacher was realized Funeral services were held Au­ after enrolling in 1950 at Westem gust 3rd, 2001 at Trinity Lutheran Montana College In Dillon. In 1960 Church with Rev. Dan Wurster of­ she attended the Univer~ity of ficiating. Montana in Missoula to complete The family suggest memorials _lJ~r education. ______-'-- be given to Bill Ludwig Scholarship Her first teachi!"9 ~itiQrl was Fund of Trinity Lutheran School, ) ' im~iR~i~ ~mp4_lf.lrtAt.; 495 5th Ave W.N. Kalispell, MT i huOOaiWf [8;819 SindY ' ~hefEi~ ~~~ i < 59901; or Tinity Lutheran Cburch. _continued teaching. In 1947, they 400 W. California. Kalispell, MT and their three s~>ns moved to 59901. Arrangements were under Kalispell, where she and her hus-, the direction of Johnson Mortuary band owned and operated Wehr's and Crematory. Grocery store for six years. She-; taught at Montford School for three years then began her teaching career for District #5 at Cornelius Hedges where sh~ taught for five years as a first grade teacher. She cOl1lpleted her career as a first grade teacher for Russell School for 15 more years. She was lovec!­ and respected by her students and' co-workers. She was very active as presi­ dent of the Parent Teachers Asso­ ciation on a local and district level. She was president of the Flathead Retired Teachers Association, charter member of Alpha Delta Kappa, Ufe member of Montana Federation of Women's Club. a member of American Association of University Women and a faith­ ful ,and active member of Trinity LuthE!.ran Church in Kalispell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bill; and KENNETH L. WILSON Born: February 22, 1934 - Died: July · 10, 2001 The Sentinel - Havre July 1 8, 2001

KENNETH WILSON Kenneth L. Wilson, 67, Havre, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001 at the family farm south .of Hingham. Cause of death is under investiga­ tion by the coroner. WUson was born Feb. 22, 1934 to Roy A. and Dorothy (Johnson) Wilson in Riedel. He attended schools in Harlem, Havre and Gildford. He graduated from Gildford Wilson High School. Wilson joined the U.S. Army and was honorably discharged in 1955. He retllrned to Havre and in 1956 went to work for the Great Northern Railway as a fireman until 1964. On Nov. 17, 1957, he mar- . ried Caroline Becker in Havre at the Van Orsdel United Methodist Church. They lived in Havre. He worked as a carpenter, farmed north of Rudyard and later south of Hingham and west of Box Elder. He was a member of the Eagles Club and Sons of Norway. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy Wilson; mother, Dorothy Wilson; · brothers, Marvin "Red" Wilson and Alvin "Bud" Wilson. Survivors include his wife, CarolineWtlsOn of Havre; daughter, Cindy Lu Wilson of Havre; daugh­ ter-in-Iaw, Marlene Wilson of Havre; sons, Brian WIlson, Kenneth ' J. Wilson and Bart Wilson, all of Havre; brother, Tiny Wilson of Havre; sisters, Betty Ost of Spokane, Wash., Rose Brown of Vancouver, Wash., Lilly Howard of Sweet Home, Ore. and Eva Calaban of Santa Anna, Calif.; five grand­ children. Memorials may be made to The American Cancer Society, Star RoUte Box 36, Box 22K, HaVre, MT 59501 or to the donor's choice. 8ERNECE MAR I E (SH I PMAN) WOlERY Born: September 14.. 1908 - Died: December 16.. 2001 . "' liberty County Times December 26.p 200 1

------~. --. -.. ------~ Th~ Wolerys initially farmed in -Tracht of K:alispeU;-CoI,HseHicnter the Goldstone community north of of Omak,'Washington. Doris Een , Rudyard. Bernece worked as a o(:.Rudyard, Marion Gilson of substitute teacher for a few years, G'uernsey, Wyoming, and Donna then devoted her time to Nealy of Chester; 10 homemaking and motherhood. grandchildren: Darwin, Craig, They raised their family of four on Derek, Jill, Jane, Julie, Trevor, their north Inverness farm, the Heather, Ryan, and Holly; sic place' they called 'home' for 50+ great-grandchildren; and yeID's: . ,'m.~~" ,;~ ~~ i '~ -= numerous nephews and nieces. Bernece and Olyn moved t6 the Bernece was preceded in death Uberty County Nursing Home in by her parents, one brother Chester in 1997. Bernece died at Raymond Shipman, one sister the rest home on this past Sunday Ruthie Smith, and one evening December 16, 2001 . granddaughter Jolene Wolery. Even though she was diagnosed Funeral Services were Bernece Wolery with polio as a child, then conducted at 2:00 pm Thursday Bernece Marie (shipman) developed complicating diabetes December 20. 2001 at our Wolery was born September 14, as an adult, Bernece was blessed Savior's Lutheran Church in 1908 at New Auburn, Wisconsin. with 93 years of life. Rudyard by Bernece's nephew, She was one of four children born Bernece was a long time Pastor Dale Wolery of California. to Earnest and Mary (Waugh) member of the Minneota Friendly Special readings were by Club. She had served as Clerk of Shipman. Her mother died during grandchildren, Ryan Vestal, the Grassy Butte School Board the flu epidemic in'.1918, so ' Heather Wolery, and Jane and had also served on the Bernece was raised in Wisconsin Beadle. A vocal duet "Safe in the Inverness School Board, by her grandmother Waugh. She Arms of Jesus," was performed by , Her hobbies included seYVing, received her education there, Carol Bangs and Leslie Smith. crocheting, ' reading, and graduatirig from new Auburn High The congregation dan "Joy to the School in 1927. crossword puzzles. She loved World." Several taped selections Bernece came to Montana to music, especially the " old~time , including "Through Every Storm" be near her father Earnest. He hymns" and enjoyed playing the sung by Sarah Wolery, and married Anna Schwartz and piano and singing. Her greatest "Going Home for Christmas" sung together they raised a new family enjoyment was taking care of her by Steven Curtis Chapman were of five. While living in Rudyard, family and friends. Bernece was played. Granddaughters serving Bernece kept books for the an exceptional hostess; coffee as pianists were Jill Reinker and Soderholm family business. She and cookies were always Heather Wolery. Bernece's eventually7 moved to Havre to available, and she could whip-up' grandchildren served as continue her education at a wonderful meal on very short pallbearers and the ushers were Northern Montarra College. She notice. She will be ,remembered K~n ~qle!y and 4'le .HiWisop. " worked as a housekeeper for the for her delicious homemade . "f"c5llbtJltig ;bllrilit aft~~ RUdyard" Roper and Koefod families in cookies and maple sticks. Mostly, Cemetery, a reception was held Havre. After she received her she will be remembered as a at the church. Arrangements by teacher's certificate, Bernece gentle, caring woman who loved Rockman Funeral Chapel, began teaching at the Red Rock to serve the ones she loved. Chester. Creek School north of Havre. In Survivors include her husband the few years that followed, she of 62 years, Olyn of Chester; three continued to teach at various sons and their spouses: Leroy cOl;Jntry schools on the Hi-Line. and Marilyn Wolery of Gildford, Shi;l was teaching at the Grassy Sterling and Betty Ann wolery of butte School north of Inverness Joplin, and, Merlin and Patricia when she met her husband-to-be, Wolery of Rudyard; one daughter (Yvn C. Wolery. :They were and her spo'use Coleen and Ron ~ Hried in Havre qn May 27, Vestal of Aurora, Colorado; one ,,-j39. brother Ercel Shipman of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin; five sisters: Ann