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- SHERIDAN - Frances Lau, of Sheridan, died Sept. 8, 2010, in Tobacco Root Mountain Care Center in Sheridan.
- Marjorie Marsh Watson died suddenly Friday evening, Sept. 3, 2010, at her home in Northridge, Calif.
- DILLON - Warren J. Murray died Sept. 7, 2010, in Parkview Acres Care and Rehabilitation Center in Dillon.
- Veronica "Vonnie" (Beaudion) Austin-Muller died Sept. 7, 2010, at her home in Gillette, Wyo.
- Max Marion Gruell died in Lady Lake, Fla., on Sept. 2, 2010, after his battle with cancer.
- Patricia Evelyn Emery died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in St. Patrick Hospital, Missoula.
- BIGFORK - After a short battle with cancer, James Lindley Patterson III, died Sept. 5, 2010, in Bigfork. He was taken to heaven on Sunday on the wings of his angels while surrounded by his loving family.
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- Nora Sadoski died Sept. 7, 2010, at home with her loving family.
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- ST. IGNATIUS — Grace Vermont (Adamson) Wadsworth, better known as "Monte" died at her home with her family around her and in her husband's loving arms on Nov. 18, 2006. She was a beloved wife, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She has gone home to her heavenly father.
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- Florence Wood Anderson Tigges, age 92, of Kalispell, passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2008 at Heritage Place in Kalispell.
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- Debra Smokov “Smokie,” 95, of Miles City, died at Holy Rosary Healthcare on Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010. She was born to Russian parents Dimitri James Smokoff and Anna Petroe. They just moved from Russia to North Dakota to start a new life. She was born in North Dakota and her family moved to a farm in Broadus where she grew up with seven other siblings. Her father Americanized the last name by taking off the“V” and adding ”off.” She kept her spelling the same as “the old country.” The family all helped on the farm, and went to school in Broadus. She graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City. She worked for Dr. Snodgrass in Miles City and also at the Miles City Star for a short time. She then went to Seattle, Wash., to work at a hotel. In 1942 she moved back to Miles City and had lived here since. Her survivors include one brother; Robert Smokoff of Kenmore, Wash.; and a nephew, Dean Smokoff of Seattle. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, George, Pete and Tommy; and three sisters, Dorothy, Vera and Irene. Graveside service will be Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at 10 a.m. in the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
- Anthony “Tony” Schwindt, 40, of Billings, former Miles City resident, died Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, after a four-month long battle with cancer. He was born on Dec. 16, 1969, to Sue Muri and Sam Schwindt. He and his big sister, Val, grew up in Miles City and spent a great deal of time on their family ranch near Jordan. While growing up, Mr. Schwindt enjoyed Little Guy Football, baseball, soccer and hockey, playing the drums, drawing and racing motocross. His current hobbies were hunting, four-wheeling and motorcycle riding with his buddies. Mr. Schwindt graduated from Custer County High School in 1989. He then went on to work for Western Industries, Evergreen and A & H Turf. He worked hard to obtain his commercial driver’s license and eventually became an awesome pick up and delivery driver. He was currently employed at MTS Freight in Billings. In 1991, Mr. Schwindt met his wife, Dawn. They were married in 1994 and went on to have four beautiful children. Mr. Schwindt loved his family and friends very much. He did not know a stranger and he loved visiting with people wherever he went. He will be most remembered having the most beautiful smile in the world and the greatest sense of humor. No matter what was going on in life at that moment, Mr. Schwindt could make you laugh. His survivors include his wife, Dawn; their children, Amber, Macy, Anthony and Kamielyn; his mother, Sue Muri; his father, Sam Schwindt; his sister, Val Schwindt; his niece, Catelyn Wilson; his Grandma Schwindt; uncles Monte and Bob Fitch; aunts, Sally Ness, Twila Swenson and Marlys Burkett; cousins, Jaimie and Casper Fitch, Kyle Fitch, Lyle Posey, Stacey Galla, Shawna Posey Amerman, Tony and Evan Hafla, Rodney, Gary and Duane Bollinger; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Nancy Oliver; and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Colleen Oliver. Survivors also include his step-brothers, Brad Muri and Craig Muri; a step-sister, Stacey Muri Hill; and his honorary brothers, Tony Ulrich, Rick Dittus, Brad Kings, Reay Palmer, and sisters, Shelly Besel and Cindy Hafla (Conley). Mr. Schwindt was preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Pat Fitch; grandfather, Sam Schwindt; his uncles, John and Pete Fitch; aunts, Carla Fitch and Evon Schwindt; mother-in-law, Jacque Oliver; and cousins, Ashlee and Justin Fitch. Funeral Services will be Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Smith’s West End Chapel in Billings. Refreshments will follow the memorial service. On Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, there will be a gathering at the Fitch Ranch near Jordan where he will be laid to rest. Anyone who wishes may attend. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. A college fund has been established for Mr. Schwindt’s children. Memorials may be sent to Roy Oliver, 865 Garnet Ave., Billings, MT 59105.
- *If you are interested in a past obituary, the Star will attempt to locate it if you are able to provide an exact date of death, if you are certain it ran in our paper and if it is relatively recent. Otherwise, we do not archive our obituaries and have very little staff time to make frequently requested searches. We suggest you check with the local library for more intensive searches. To contact the Miles City Public Library, e-mail: mcpl@midrivers.com or see Web site at www.milescitypubliclibrary.org Thank you.
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- Christina Fay Baird, 47, of Hardin, formerly of Miles City, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010. She was born Dec. 7, 1962, in Miles City, a daughter of Colletta Armstrong and Charles Baird. She grew up and received her education in Miles City, graduating from Custer County District High School in 1981. She loved family and her animals. Her survivors include her daughters, Clara and Nakisha Baird; her mother, Colletta Armstrong of Kansas; her father, Charles Baird; her sisters, Sandy (Tim) Hatcher, Marji (Wes) Hardy and Anna Baird, and her brother, Billy Baird, all of Miles City. Family and friends will gather at 9:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at the Bullis Mortuary in Hardin and proceed to the Hardin Fairview Cemetery for 10 a.m. graveside services.
- Ryland Sean Dyba
- Mollie Lentz, 88, of Miles City died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City. Mrs. Lentz was born in Selesia on April 3, 1922, to David and Katherine Reichert. She moved with her family to Forsyth in March of 1927. Farming beets, hay, corn and beans became her life, working the land with her brothers and sisters. She always said she loved working in the fields with the horses. She told the story of clearing land of sagebrush, trying to load it onto a wagon, not being tall enough to reach the top, she fell and all the sagebrush ended up on top of her. And she never gave up, finally loading it by herself. Schooling was at the Hammond Valley School under the teaching of Mrs. Ceile McGraw for eight years. She loved the track meets and Christmas programs. Mrs. Lentz always talked of visiting neighbors in a bobsleigh with hot bricks to keep her feet warm and quilts to snuggle under. On Feb. 22, 1942, she and Willis Lentz were married. Together they farmed first in Orinoco and later on their own farm in Cartersville, where they raised four children, Leona, William, Kenneth and Mary. When Mr. Lentz went to work for the Milwaukee Railroad, Mrs. Lentz did all of the farm work, including raising turkeys for the local grocery store. She also sold chicken eggs and cream. At one time, the milk cows numbered 17. She raised or grew most of the food used by her family. Mrs. Lentz loved her bum lambs, even designing a trough to feed 10 or more at a time. After leaving the farm they moved several times, including Ingomar, Sumatra and Vananda before finally settling in Miles City. Mrs. Lentz became an avid quilter with many awards. She always was there to teach the newcomers how to quilt and was always available to judge quilt shows. Mrs. Lentz was very creative and took a course by mail on how to decorate cakes and was well known for her wedding and anniversary cakes. She loved every minute of it. Along with all this, she discovered a new way to make rag rugs and didn’t rest until all her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren had a quilt and a rug. She enjoyed gardening, but sewing was her passion along with crocheting and knitting. Mrs. Lentz sadly lost her eyesight in 1998, but that didn’t stop her from trying to continue crocheting baby caps for the newborns at Holy Rosary Healthcare. She was a member of Retired and Seniors Volunteer Program (RSVP) and proudly wore her pins. She will be remembered for her quilts, cakes, rugs and most of all being there to help others when they needed her. The Lord called upon Mollie to join His quilting group. She is now with the great quilters who have gone before. Her survivors include two sons: Kenny (Leona) Lentz of Miles City and William (Maxine) Lentz of Florida; two daughters: Mary Vetch and Lee (Mark) Bauch, all of Miles City; two brothers: George Reichert of Colorado and John Reichert of Billings; a sister, Emma Dern of Kalispell; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis; her brothers, Pete and Dave; her sisters, Claire, Betty, Cottie, Lydia, Elizabeth and the twins. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. Interment will follow in the Forsyth Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
- Rylan Sean Dyba, 14 months, of Maple Grove Minn., died Saturday afternoon, Aug. 28, 2010, of an accidental drowning while visiting family in Miles City. Rylan was born June 16, 2009, at Edina, Minn., to his parents, Joshua and Jaime Emmett Dyba. Rylan is survived by his parents, Joshua and Jaime Dyba of Maple Grove, MN; his brother, Cameron Robert, and his two sisters, Hailey Marie and Breyanna Nicole Alise Dyba, all of whom Rylan adored; his grandparents, Robert Emmett of Maple Grove, Minn., and Paul and Nancy Dyba of Miles City; and a host of cousins, uncles and aunts. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Darlene Emmett in 2009. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at 10 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire they may log on to www.stevensonandsons.com to write condolences to Rylan’s family.
- Stella Repp Almli Stella Repp Almli, 83, of Miles City died Thursday, August 5, 2010, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. Mrs. Almli was born on June 19, 1927, in Marsh, the daughter of George and Pauline Mittelstaedt Repp. She was baptized in the Lutheran Church in Marsh as an infant. The family moved to Gascoyne, N.D., for Mr. Repp’s job. In 1940, Mrs. Almli was confirmed in the Peace Lutheran Church in Scranton, N.D. She attended school for four years in Gascoyne and then attended schools in Scranton when the family moved to the country. She grew up and graduated from Scranton High School in 1945. She then joined the Cadet Nurse Corp in Miles City. Their volunteers came to the school and asked for volunteers in the Corp. She joined the Corp in 1945 and graduated in 1948 from the Presentation School of Holy Rosary Hospital. She met Norman Almli in Miles City and they were married in her home church in Scranton on Oct. 24, 1948. They made Miles City their home. To this union, three children were born: Curt, Susan and Marty. Mrs. Almli worked for Holy Rosary Hospital, Garberson Clinic and the Custer County Rest Home. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, World Mission Circle and Ash Creek Homemakers Club. She loved to play rumacube with friends. Her survivors include her children: Curt (Judy) Almli of Issaquah, Wash., Susan (Tom) Zagorda and Marty (Jennifer) Almli, all of Miles City; five granddaughters: Erin, Angela, Jennifer, Shelby and Jessica; a great-granddaughter, Jordan; two grandsons: Jason and Peter; and a step-great-grandson, Evan. She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Almli, in 1998; her parents; a baby brother; and also she had a still born baby boy. Funeral services will be Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
- Billy G. Redmond Billy G. Redmond, 78, died on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, in Kalispell. A celebration of his life will be at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, 2010, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell. Bring your stories to be shared starting at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers or gifts, mail a donation in memory of Billy G. Redmond may be mailed to the Flathead Valley Junior Golf Association, c/o Alice Ritzman, 64 E Nicklaus, Kalispell, MT 59901.
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- Larry Alan Dickman Larry Alan Dickman, 63, of Miles City died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 2010, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. Mr. Dickman was born in Scobey on Jan. 10, 1947, the son of Walter J. and Marion T. Knudson Dickman. He attended grade school at Whitetail Elementary and graduated from Flaxville High School. In 1966, he and Linda Dillabough were married. He then enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Georgia and Germany. Following his honorable discharge from the military he returned to Whitetail and then moved to Miles City shortly thereafter. There he began his work as a pipefitter, which took him all over the United States. In addition to his residence in Miles City, he also built a home in Zion, Ill., where he resided for many years. Mr. Dickman loved his life and lived it on his own terms. His passions included working on and rebuilding cars in addition to listening to talk radio and watching his favorite, MSNBC. He enjoyed his work and retired when he was diagnosed with anaplastic thyroid cancer, a very rare form of cancer. He had a joking sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his mother, Marion Dickman of Columbia Falls; a son, Dustin (Sarita) Dickman of Miles City; three daughters, Lonni (Dan) Fougner and Rhea (Daniel Richardson) Dickman, all of Fargo, N.D., and Shay Dickman of Loveland, Colo.; a brother, Ronald Dickman of Kalispell; a sister, Linda Pilot of Whitefish; seven grandchildren, Calan, Kirby, Camden, and Carson Fougner and Chance, Caid and Chloe Dickman; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Dickman was preceded in death by his father; grandparents; and numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be Monday, August 16, 2010, at 1 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow at the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1579. Should friends desire, memorials may be made in Mr. Dickman’s memory to the family of Larry Dickman c/o Dustin Dickman, 1104 Roberts St., Miles City, MT 59301.\
- Carrie A. Leitholt, 85, of Bozeman, formerly of Miles City, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, in Bozeman. She was born in Garland on March 12, 1925, the daughter of Joseph and Mildred Murphy Martelle. She grew up and attended schools in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City. On Feb. 12, 1944, she and William C. “Bill” Leitholt were married in Miles City. In 1956, she helped Mr. Leitholt build a new house for the family. They owned and operated the Flaming Arrow Motel in Miles City from 1968 to 1976. In 1977, Mrs. Leitholt took a saw sharpening school and helped Mr. Leitholt with their business. She worked as a bookkeeper at Woolworths and JC Penney and retired in 1985. Mr. and Mrs. Leitholt took a train trip to California. After they sold the motel they went on a family trip to Canada in 1985 and they went to Alaska. They loved to travel. Mrs. Leitholt loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren very much. Her love for babies was endless. She enjoyed square dancing and made all of Marilynn and Sherry’s square dance dresses. Mrs. Leitholt was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Her survivors include two daughters: Marilynn (Butch) Arnoldt of Miles City and Sherry (John) Shaw of Belgrade; a brother, Joseph “Bud” (Helen) Martelle of Sapulpa, Okla.; a sister, Betty Miller of Miles City; four grandchildren: Chad (D.J.) and Bart (Patty) Arnoldt, Jenny (Tracy) Cameron and Jodi (Paul) Schuelke; eight great-grandchildren: Orrin, Dal, Mariah, Cody and Dustin Arnoldt, Kian and Ewan Cameron and Payton Schuelke; four sisters-in-law: Elsie Zawada, Jean Leitholt, Jean Martelle and Merna Martelle; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers: Jake, Robert and James Martelle; and three sisters: Martha Tyler, Dorothy Jerrel and a sister at infancy. Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010, at 2 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Spring Meadows, 3175 Graff, Bozeman, MT 59715.
- GLENDIVE, MONTANA: Charlee Frances Pitchford Morris, age 78, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2010 at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive. As she had always wished, she simply went to sleep and went to be with the Lord. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, August 13th, 2010 at West Side Baptist Church in Glendive with Pastor Dan Pust officiating. Interment will be held at 1:30 P.M. on Friday, August 13, 2010 in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City, Montana. Friends are requested to wear the bright colors she always loved as a celebration of her life. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Charlee was born in Steamboat Springs, Colorado on March 10, 1932 to Creighton Francis Pitchford and Elsie Elender Mead Pitchford. Her father worked for Texaco and they relocated many times during her childhood. Charlee had a younger brother, William Lee (Bill). Charlee attended Moffat Texaco Camp School during the first and second grade and the third through seventh grade at Hamilton School, also a country school in a large stone building where her parents had attended school. The first half of the eighth grade, she went to Irving Junior High School in Pocatello, Idaho. The family moved to Oregon Basin Oil field near Cody, Wyoming and she finished the eighth grade in another country school. During the ninth and tenth grades, Charlee attended Cody High School. In the 11th grade, she was in Newcastle, Wyoming. Because of the oil boom, classes doubled and tripled and more. Newcastle was where she met her future husband of 57 years, Bus Morris. His sister, Helen, was her best friend. Bus and Charlee went to the prom together. In the twelfth grade, she attended Roundup High School. As Charlee wrote in her biography for her 50th class reunion, “At the last reunion luncheon, the conversation started about some of you being in the first grade together and I thought, ‘How wonderful!’ I went to so many schools and there were always new students. It has plus marks - always life comes with its plusses as well as minuses. I have made a lot of good friends. I would not have met many of them if we hadn’t moved and moved.” Throughout her life, Charlee made friends wherever she went. Charlee worked for Johnson Coal and Al Stoner while she was still in high school in Roundup. Following that, she did income tax typing for W.S. Mather and then worked for Liggett Agency, also in Roundup. Charlee and Bus were married in Roundup on November 15, 1952. When Bus came back from the Army in 1954, they moved to Billings where Bus worked for Eaton Metal and she was a rate clerk for General of America Insurance Company. Their two daughters, Sue and Karen, were both born in Billings. The family relocated to Miles City, Montana when Bus went to work for L.P. Anderson in January of 1959 (for Great Northern Drilling and L.P. Anderson Contractor). They lived there until the company moved them to Glendive in 1982. Over the years, Charlee volunteered at many organizations: church, 14 years of Girl Scouts, hospitals and many others. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary. Charlee worked very hard to get the Eastern Montana Veterans Home (EMVH) in Glendive. She volunteered there arranging escorts for residents to go to doctor appointments, go shopping, etc., baked angel food cakes and lots of other things that needed to be taken care of. Charlee’s health deteriorated following a stroke four years ago and she resided at EMVH for the last 2 1⁄2 years. Charlee enjoyed people and was very talented in many areas. She liked flowers and enjoyed gardening. She did crafts, fancy work, quilts, arranged flowers, and made corsages. Much of her time was occupied with volunteering for various organizations and doing for people. If someone needed something done, Charlee always tried to help out. Charlee was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband and beloved Ernie (Cocker Spaniel) of the family home, daughters Sue (Ron) Cercone of Lemon Cove, California and Karen of Miles City, her brother Bill (Katy) Pitchford of Mesa, Arizona, numerous nieces and nephews, and numerous friends she considered to be a part of her family. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Eastern Montana Veterans Home or to the charity of one’s choice. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silvernale-silhafuneralhome.com
- Lula Mae "Lou" Carter
- James “Jim” Robert Hunter Sr., 63, of Miles City died at the Holy Rosary Heathcare in Miles City on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010. Mr. Hunter was born on July 20, 1947, in Whittier, Calif., the son of Lyle and Jean Traynor Hunter. He grew up and attended schools in Bakersfield, Calif., where he graduated from high school. He attended college at Bakersfield Junior College where he received an Associate Correctional Administration Degree. He then attended Cal State in Bakersfield where he received a bachelor of science degree in sociology. Mr. Hunter enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1967 where he was an aircraft control and warning officer. He was honorably discharged from the Air Force in 1970. Mr. Huner and Glinda South were married on Sept. 5, 1969, in Miles City. He worked at a variety of jobs including Kern County Juvenile Hall, as a probation officer in Kern County, and he had a 31-year career with the Pine Hills Correction Facility. In October of 1991, Mr. Hunter was the director of Care and Custody at Pine Hills and in September of 2001 became superintendent. His survivors include his wife, Glinda Hunter of Miles City; his children: Terri E. (Randy) Anderson and James R. (Denise) Hunter Jr., all of Miles City; two brothers, Glenn Hunter of Bakersfield, Calif., and Eileen Sheets of Parachute, Colo.; and six grandchildren: Jessica, Heather, Jared and Alise Anderson and Cody and Carson Hunter. He was preceded in death by his parents. Military graveside services will be Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Miles City with full military honors provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1579. A celebration of Life gathering will be from 3 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City on Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2010. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City have been entrusted with the arrangements.
- Lula Mae “Lou” Carter, 81, of Miles City died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City. She was born on Monday, Jan. 14, 1929, at 9 p.m., as Lula Mae Garrett, in Buffalo, Okla. She was the oldest of five children born to John E. and Annie Maple Garrett. The family moved from Oklahoma in the early 1940s to Oregon where her parents worked in the shipyards until after the war, when they then moved to Vale, Ore., and began farming and ranching. As a young girl in Vale she was the drum major of the local high school band and worked as a 10-line switchboard operator. She also played the French horn in the school band. She was also part of the mounted honor guard as a flag carrier at several rodeos. She worked hard all her life. While raising her young family, she packed fruit at the Harry & David fruit company in Medford, Ore. She was an accomplished seamstress, making wonderful things for clients, friends, herself and her children’s clothes. Daughter Sharon was proud of the dresses her mother made for her to wear to the school functions and in local pageants. Even with her busy schedule, for many years, in Medford, Mrs. Carter dedicated time to be the director of the March of Dimes fundraising projects. She liked to hunt and fish. At one time she had the record antelope for the state of Oregon. Mrs. Carter became a home jewelry party sales person and then became a leading sales manager for the Sarah Coventry Jewelry Co. expanding it and overseeing it in several states. She won many awards and trips for her work. One of those trips was a sail fishing trip in the Florida Keys — she got her fish. She then took her sales and management skills to work for Tri-Chem, a home artist paint firm. She was an accomplished artist and craft person. She was once hired by a wealthy Idaho rancher to paint a large picture of his ranch from a photo he provided her. She enjoyed painting florals, outdoor scenes and animals. One of her favorite paintings is of small raccoons in a tree. She got her mother to start painting when her mother was in her 80s. Both were very good artists. Mrs. Carter’s children said the talent seemed to end there. None of them have the same talent. Mrs. Carter opened and operated for many years, her own craft store in Ontario, Ore., before moving to Miles City and opening Lou’s Craft Store. She always offered help and suggestions to her clients for their projects including weddings for many Miles City residents. Her customers came from many miles away — sometimes they would stop in just to visit. Many fine people over the years became Mrs. Carter’s customers and friends. Mrs. Carter was in fine hands and cared for by better hearts of the fine staff of the Holy Rosary Hospital and Extended Care Unit. Her survivors include her husband, Allen Carter of Miles City; three children: Sharon Orona and her husband George of Albuquerque, N.M., Ed Hendrix and wife Lynn of Vancouver, Wash., and Annie Hendrix of Miles City, along with four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; her youngest brother, Bill Garrett; her only sister, Nellie Franklin; as well as two step-daughters, one step-son and 16 great-grandchildren on her husband’s side of the family. Funeral Services will be Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
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- Judith Estelle “Judy” Beehler, 65, of Miles City died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Beehler was born in Bakersfield, Calif., on April 16, 1945, the daughter of Elmo and Estelle Dobson James. As a young child, she moved to Miles City with her family. She attended schools in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School in 1963. She worked at Coast to Coast for seven years and later worked as a supervisor at the J.C. Penney store in Miles City for 17 years. On Jan. 6, 1966, she and Richard Lee Beehler were married in Miles City. She loved camping with her children and most of all being a grandma. Her survivors include her husband, Richard Beehler of Miles City; a daughter, Kate Kronen of Missoula; two sons, Joe (Michele) Fredrickson of Miles City and Tony (Bobbie) Beehler of Hardin; a son-in-law, Robert “Bob” Goodson of Miles City; a brother, Lee James of Texas; a sister, Betty DesRoche of Forsyth; nine grandchildren, Erin and Robby Goodson, Emily, Mahria and Colton Fredrickson, Kristen Furnall, Tad and Austen Beehler, and Ashley Hajek; and three great-grandchildren, Shawdon Wright, Brooklyn Fredrickson and Zaley Hajek. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her daughter, Katherine “Kat” Goodson. The family will receive friends on Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the family of Judy Beehler c/o Richard Beehler, 1111 Ivy Street, Miles City, MT 59301.
- Frank R. Harmon, 90, of Tomah, Wis., formerly of Miles City, passed away quietly at Agape Acres Assisted Living Facility at Warrens, Wis. surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Harmon was born Nov. 9, 1919 to Frank and Edith (McGregor) Harmon at Shamrock, Wis. He grew up in the Shamrock and the Black River Falls areas. He was united in marriage to Carolyn “Caroline” Sophia Jones on Aug. 22, 1938 in Sparta by the Justice of the Peace. She preceded him in death on July 1, 1983. Together they lived in the surrounding area until 1954 when they moved to Newberg, Wis. where Mr. Harmon worked for a local manufacturing company. In 1960 they relocated their family back to Tomah, where he purchased a farm and farmed for many years. He also worked at Tomah Lumber, Gruman Construction and Volk Field until his retirement in 1976. In 1977 the couple relocated to Mile City, where they lived out their dream of hunting, fishing and traveling. They loved the great outdoors. He also enjoyed reading westerns novels. Mr. Harmon spent many hours looking for fossils and artifacts. He loved sharing the things he had found with his grandchildren. He also collected stamps and coins. His greatest treasures were his family photo albums. Mr. Harmon was on honest, hardworking man. He instilled these values in his children. He was very proud of his family. In 2009 he moved back to Tomah, where he resided until his death. Mr. Harmon enjoyed his spending time reminiscing precious memories with his children and grandchildren. The Harmons were the proud parents of eight sons and five daughters: Dick (Barb), Ron (Andrea), Dennis (Marlene) and Jack (Nancy) all of Laurel, Mont., Tom (Barb) of Billings, Mont., Jerry (Allison) of Fremont, Calif., Lee (Jane) and Jim (Nancy) both of West Bend, Wis. Edie (Don) Treu and Nancy Tralmer both of Warrens, Wis. Judy (Howard) Hanson of Tomah, Wis. Mary (Mark) Hilyard of Great Falls, Mont. and Julie (Terry) Sgrignoli of Mile City. He is survived by 39 grandchildren, 56 great grandchildren, and five great great-grandchildren, a brother, Bob Wolfe of Sparta, two sisters, Donna (John) Muloney of Ripon, Wis. and Marie Whitener of San Bruno, Calif., nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Carolyn, a son, Jack, 3 grandchildren, Kevin Reichert, Wendy Harmon and Corrigan Kearnes, a great grandson, Mitchel Rupoli, three brothers, Spencer, Wayne and Junior, four sisters, Alice, Margaret, Violet and Evelyn and a sister-in-law, Violet Wolfe. A Memorial Service will be held on, Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. at the Shamrock Union Church in Shamrock, Wis. Pastor Mark Harmon will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Saturday at the church from 12 noon until the time of the service. Sonnenburg Family Funeral Home, Tomah, is assisting the family with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent towww.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com
- Lola D. Parks, 83, of Miles City died Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010. Mrs. Parks was born Sept. 18, 1926, to Clarence and Cleo Kee. She was the eldest of seven children. Her parents homesteaded on the Big Dry until Fort Peck was built. The family then moved to Miles City where Mrs. Parks lived the rest of her life. She and Duane J. Parks were married for 21 years. They had three children, Linda, Gary and Lee, all of Miles City. Mrs. Parks also has nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Parks worked in the kitchen at Holy Rosary Hospital for approximately 30 years. She was a foundation breeder for the Appaloosa Horse Club and raised leopard appaloosas into her 70s on her place in the Sundial. In addition to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her survivors include five siblings, Gloria Lewis of Columbia Falls, Dan Kee of Roundup, Dave Robertson of Lewistown, Nancy Mitzcus of East Helena and Jerome. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jeannie; and her grandson, Doug O’Connor. Bullis-Graves Eastern Montana Crematory was in charge of cremation. No services are planned per Mrs. Parks’ request.
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- Nancy “Kay” Johnson, age 69, of Miles City passed away at the St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont. on Aug. 18, 2010. Mrs. Johnson was born on June 26, 1941, in Miles City, the daughter of Billie C. and Irene (Scheid) Stewart. She attended grade school in Miles City and graduated from Custer County District High School. She met and married Melvin Dean Johnson on June 26, 1959. Following their marriage they made Miles City their home where she has forever lived. Mrs. Johnson loved to cross-stitch, going to the horse races, playing cards and most of all loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a lifelong member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her daughters; Delite (James) Brown of Douglas, Wyo., Amy (Jonathan) Stinson of Miles City, and Becky (Richard) Eddy of Tacoma, Wash., siblings; Gary (Connie) Stewart of Los Alamites, Bill (Rosemary) Stewart of Spokane, WA and sister-in-law Sandi Stewart of Miles City, 11 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her dearest special friends Elinor Vick and Al Olson. She was preceded in death by her husband in 2007, her parents, brother Donald Stewart and a grandson Drew Derrick Williamson. Visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 23, with the family to receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery. Condolences may be left for the family at: www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
- Sue Rose Earley Aalerud Sue Rose Earley Aalerud, 80, of Wilmington, Mass., died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at the Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, Mass., after a courageous four-year battle with breast cancer. She was born in Terry to Stanley Vernon and Helen Myrtle Yarger Earley in February of 1929. She has one brother, Robert L., and his wife, Helen, of Columbus, Ga. Mrs. Aalerud lost both of her parents by the time she was six years of age and subsequently left Montana. She was raised in Wakefield and Woburn, Mass. After high school she moved to Malden, Mass., where she met her husband, Robert. She attended Salem State College. Of her many passions, some of her favorites included gardening and quilting, kayaking (which she remarkably learned at the young age of 78 and taught the same to her friends and family), being actively involved with the Wilmington Garden Club, the Wilmington Women’s Club, and volunteering for 19 years at Winchester Hospital. Her most favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren in all aspects of their lives including soccer games, piano recitals, birthdays, graduations, board games, gardening, kayaking and just chatting. Mrs. Aalerud cherished her many years as a homemaker and working as a kindergarten teacher at Brookside Kindergarten in Wilmington and later in life working at Atlantic Gelatin/General Foods in Woburn until her retirement. She will always be remembered for her unwavering positive attitude, boundless reserves of energy, her incredibly warm and infectious smile, gracious appreciation and support of family and close friends throughout her life. Her survivors include her husband Bob, with whom she shared 58 years of marriage; and her three children, Bill of Reading, Mass., Ken and his wife, Janet, of Tewksbury, Mass., Elaine and her husband, Mark Wonson, of Gloucester, Mass.; and her daughter-in-law, Karen of Winchester, Mass.; as well as her loving grandchildren, Claire, Alison, Charlene and her husband Brian King, Kenny, Eric, Tim, Emily and Lauren; and her very special and dear lifelong friend, Neska Berthel. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry. Donations in Mrs. Aalerud’s memory can be made to the Winchester Hospital Foundation, 41 Highland Ave., Winchester, MA 01890; Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; or Sawtelle Hospice House in Reading, MA.
- Evelyn Parent Evelyn Parent, age 83, of Miles City passed away on Aug. 17, 2010 in Miles City. Mrs. Parent was born on April 5, 1927 in Natchitoches, LA the daughter of Oscar and Emee (Breda) Scott. She taught ceramics from 1958 to 1963 at Dave & Evelyn’s Ceramics. In 1965 she bought the Interstate Café and Camelot Lounge and operated them until 1982 when she retired. She loved crafts, quilting and soap making. She spent many happy years working with Carter on his ranch. The sheep were her favorite animals and they followed her everywhere. She could tell when a cow was due to deliver and Carter says she was never wrong. Mrs. Parent was the hub of her family and friends. We swooped around her and she kept the network of family and friends connected. Always there with a helpful hand or sage advice, she touched everyone who knew her with her kindness and generosity. She was never happier than when she was behind the wheel of a moving vehicle--whether that was a car or a cattle truck, a U-Haul or in her Cadillac pulling a horse trailer. After Ron became a licensed pilot, She did too (in her 40’s); she flew her Cessna 172 giving friends tours of the ice breaking on the Yellowstone. She was up and down the road to Billings so often she could tell you where the bumps in the road were. She played Yahtzee and dice whenever she had someone to play with and from 5:30 to 7 p.m. daily she and Carter had their mighty competitions. Mrs. Parent was always up for gathering friends together at her home. It was the central location for Caroline’s slumber parties and Canasta nights. She taught all of Caroline’s friends the Twist, and she readily loaded up the car to take the girls to Billings for a ball game or a movie. When Dave came along, she drove him and his friends to many events -- including a KISS concert in Bismarck, installed a punching bag in the basement, and took Dave’s dog Joe for runs up Airport Hill at night. “Grandma Montana” took special delight in her grandkids. Each child was the brightest, most special child in the universe. She taught them to play dice and card games. To say Mrs. Parent was a unique, adventurous, independent, loving woman would be an understatement; her spirit was like a cork in the ocean, moving with the tide, rising up after being drenched, ready for the next wave. Her life was well-lived and she was well loved. We will always miss her and be grateful for her presence in our lives. Her memory will be a precious treasure in our hearts. She is survived by her longtime companion Carter Snell, her children David Mark (Meg) Parent, Ronald (Evelyn) Nuoffer, and Caroline Parent Ford, nine grandchildren: David James “DJ” Parent, Anna Marie Parent, Lori Collins, Jennifer Turner, Michael Nuoffer, Michele Nuoffer, Shavon Cape, Shawn Hooker, and Chad Hooker, 8 great-grandchildren, and her sister Dora of Natchitoches. She is also survived by her best friends, Sharon Clelland, her yard sale partner Edna Jensen, JoLynn Anderson, her Friday night dinner group, her bunko groups and her Washington dice buddy Linda Wynands. Evelyn was preceded in death by her daughter Juanita Jean Nuoffer and siblings: Oscar, Myrie, Lilly, Thomas Emile, Gertrude and Theophile and her beloved pet, Tiger. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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- Obituaries: Monday, August 23, 2010 - Lynda E. Brooks, Juanita Hieronymus Hork Carl, Betty (Mrs. Leon) Carse, Dakota Scott Andersen, Anne Lange
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- Obituaries: Monday, August 30, 2010 - Theresa ‘Tory' Marie Rhea-Gray, William Ernest Briggs, Jr.
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- Our loving husband, father, brother and grandfather, Gregg Moore, died Oct. 14, 2009, in Whitefish. Gregg was 58 years old and had been a resident of Whitefish for the past 28 years. He was the co-owner of Moore Countertops and Woodworking.
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- Iva Vera Waldenberg, 97, passed away on Friday, Oct. 9, 2009, of natural causes at the Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born on March 23, 1912, in Belt, to Sam and Bette (Cook) Bright.
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- Ruth Matteson of Columbia Falls died peacefully in her sleep Oct. 8, 2009, at Edgewood Vista, an Alzheimer's care facility in Evergreen. Ruth was surrounded by loved ones as she passed.
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- Carolyn J. ChristensenBack to topCarolyn Joyce Christensen, 64, of Bigfork, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, in her sleep at her home in Bigfork.She was born on Oct. 6, 1945, in Plentywood, the last of seven children, to Leslie and Alice Hedges.Carolyn graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a bachelor's degree in nursing in 1967 and received her master's degree in health care management from the University of Lavern.She married David Christensen on June 17, 1967, at the Antelope Lutheran Church. Carolyn practiced as an emergency room nurse and wound care nurse until her retirement in 2004. She saved two lives off duty. She has lived in Iran, Dubai and Indonesia.She moved to Bigfork with her husband, after her retirement in 2004. Carolyn witnessed the birth of both her grandchildren, Kasen and Soren. She was a dedicated nurse, mother, wife, grandmother and friend. Carolyn loved and supported her son. She believed in love, laughter, travel and to be with family and friends.She is survived by her husband David Christensen of Bigfork; son, Kai Christensen with daughter-in-law, Sherri, and two grandchildren, Kasen and Soren of Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, Don Hedges and wife Ardythe of Plentywood; sisters, Evelyn Easton and husband Donald of Billings, and Lorraine Goff of Williston, N.D.She was preceded in death by her father, Leslie M. Hedges; mother, Alice (Erickson) Hedges; sisters, Sonja Lee and Sandra Flom; and brother, Weldon Hedges.Memorial services were held Friday, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Memorial contributions can be made in Carolyn's name to Flathead Lutheran Bible Camp, 603 Main Street, Kalispell, MT, 59901.Johnson–Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Carolyn's family. Visit www.jgfuneralhome.com to view Carolyn's tribute wall and offer condolences.
- Norma J. LippBack to topNorma Jean Lipp, 83, died with her family at her side Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center. Norma was born Feb. 16, 1927 in Colo, Iowa, to Virgil and Rozetta (Hartman) McKinney. Norma was raised in Colo, where she attended schools. She graduated from Northern Montana College in Havre, with a B.A. degree in education. She worked as an elementary teacher in Hingham for 25-plus wonderful years.Norma married Frank Lipp on Dec. 28, 1948, in Colo. They had 44 years together before Frank passed away. They truly enjoyed living the life of wheat farmers.She was a member of the Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church Alter Society in Hingham, a member of Risen Christ Catholic Church in Kalispell, a long-time volunteer at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, senior student at FVCC, AAUW, was given the Soroptimist Service Award, and had served as the vice president of the Buffalo Hills Residence Group.She enjoyed traveling and had traveled to many places. She loved music, teaching, gardening, writing and sharing her poetry with others. Norma loved spending time with her family and many friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Rozetta McKinney; her husband, Frank Lipp: a daughter, Rose Marie Lipp; and two sisters, Muriel Burka and Naomi Cook.Norma is survived by her children, Alan and Penni Lipp of Havre, Jerry and Barb Lipp, Francie Lipp and Nick Russin, and Joanne Ferrell all of Kalispell, Mike and Joan Lipp of Hingham, and Linda and Leon Kappes of Elko, Nev.; a brother, Wayne McKinney, Sr., of Des Moines, Iowa; grandchildren, Davis Miller, Andrew Miller, Katie Martin, Heidi Lipp, Christopher Lipp, Jessica Pitt, Dustin Kappes, Kallie Kappes, Dillon Lipp, Shellby Lipp and Nicholas Ferrell; great-grandchildren, Alexandria Pitt and Brody Miller, and numerous nieces and nephews.A special thank you from Norma's family to our dear friend and neighbor Joyce Spicher.A visitation was held from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Risen Christ Catholic Church, with a vigil service held at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Risen Christ Catholic Church with the Rev. Rudy Bullman serving as celebrant.Interment was to follow at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery.The family suggests that any memorials be made in Norma's name to Kalispell Regional Medical Center, Northwest Health Care Foundation, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, MT 59901.Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family. Visit www.buffalohillfh.com to leave personal messages and sign Norma's book.Billy G. RedmondBack to topBilly G. Redmond, 78, died on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2010, in Kalispell.Cremation and family graveside service arrangements were made by Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory.A celebration of his life will be at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, at the Hilton Garden Inn in Kalispell.Bring your stories to be shared starting at 5 p.m.In lieu of flowers or gifts, please mail a donation in memory of Billy G. Redmond to the Flathead Valley Junior Golf Association, c/o Alice Ritzman, 64 E Nicklaus, Kalispell, MT 59901.
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- Michael William Segota of Columbus passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 28, 2010 at the age of 54. Michael was born in Henderson, Nev., to John and Jean Segota on Jan. 31, 1956 and spent his childhood and teenage years in Las Vegas Nevada where his father worked in the hotel industry. He spent many summers during his younger years in Montana where his love for the mountains and a passion for fishing developed. Michael graduated from Valley High School in Las Vegas in 1974. He attended Colorado University in Boulder and later transferred to Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo where he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. After college Michael lived in Big Sky, Red Lodge, Laurel and ultimately settled in Columbus. Michael had various and diverse careers throughout his lifetime such as a hunting and fishing guide, insurance broker, professional walleye fisherman, and chef. Most recently Michael was the co-owner and operator of Whitlock’s Steakhouse in Columbus. Michael was preceded in death by his parents, John and Jean Segota and his brother Robert Segota. He is survived by his long term companion and business partner Janice Sattler; sister Stacey (Steve) Ziegler of Bozeman; niece and nephew, Madalyn and Zack Ziegler of Bozeman; sister in-law Susan Segota of Palatine, Ill.; nieces Courtney and Kelsey Segota of Palatine, Ill.; aunt Afton (Babe) Johnson of Red Lodge; uncle Ted Segota of Billings; uncle Dan and aunt Ginny Segota of Ennis; numerous cousins, and many friends. A graveside memorial service and interment will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at the Red Lodge cemetery. “The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope.” ~ John Buchan
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