Search Archived Marriage Records
LeRoy F. Lemieux
CULBERTSON - LeRoy F. "Roy" Lemieux, 73, died Tuesday April 13, 1999, in Coconino County (near Tuba City), Ariz., doing what he loved most: traveling the highways and byways of our great country . "On the Road Again" was his favorite song.
Roy was born March 7, 1926, to John E. and Josephine (Zirnhelt) Lemieux in Lisbon, N.D. Roy called many places home during his growing up years - Valley City and Lisbon, N.D., International Falls and Maple Lake, Minn.
At the young age of 14, Roy entered the CCC and at 17 enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He was a very proud veteran, having served as an LCM operator during the invasion of Tarawa, ferrying Marines to the beachhead. Later he was to serve on the USS Oklahoma stationed in Tokyo Bay during the Allied Occupation of Japan. It saddened Roy to learn, only recently, that the USS Oklahoma is to be towed to a remote area in the Pacific where it will be used for target practice and sunk.
In 1947 Roy arrived in Big Sandy from Lane Telegraph School in St. Paul, Minn. There he met the love of his life, school teacher Viola Schiff, and they were married
in Velva, N.D. on June 30, 1948. They lived in Big Sandy until 1960 when then moved to Culbertson. Roy celebrated his 50th wedding anniversary with Vi last summer.
Roy worked 42 years for the Great Northern (Burlington Northern) Rail Road as a telegrapher and station agent. His position of Culbertson Station Agent was abolished shortly after Roy retired in 1989 after serving 29 years in the position. Roy also owned an in-home General Electric sales and service business for many years as well as a meat processing plant. He was a faithful, enterprising and hard working husband and father who found no job to hard or to dirty to take on until his cardiac problems slowed him down in 1979.
Volunteerism was a big part of Roy's life no matter where he was. For over 30 years he helped maintain Hillside cemetery at Culbertson. Many holidays found him serving food at churches or needy shelters. Quilting became a passion with most of them donated to the needy or children's shelters. His last proud project was to make a quilt for each of his grandchildren. Roy was a life long and dedicated member of the Catholic Church. He was a longtime member of the VFW, American Legion, Lion's Club and the Good Sam Camping Club.
Retirement found Roy and Vi traveling the length and breadth of the U.S. and Canada, always managing to be in Minot, N.D., to work with the Good Sam Hospitality Volunteers during the Hostfest activities. The past five winters were spent in Fredericksburg, Texas, and Apache Junction, Ariz.
Besides his wife Viola, Roy is survived by eight children, 13 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Jacques (Jan), Sarah and Cody of Kellogg, Idaho; Rodney (Donna), BJ of Sidney and Alisha (Ron) Kawlewski, Josie and Jenna of Worland, Wyo.; Margery of Amman, Jordan, Jon (Lisa) Levitt and Logan of Denver, Colo.; Lance, Jessica (Ben) Dively all of Billings; Richard (Carol), Nathan, Renee and Erin of Florence; Linda (Louis) Vournas and Eleni of Kalamata, Greece; Robin (Sandy), Keri and DJ of Dillon; Michael (Irene) and Madi of Billings. Also surviving is brother E.M. "Bud" Lemieux of Fargo, N, D.; sister Jeanne White of Jacksonville, Fla.; special nephew, Dennis Busching of Albequerque, N.M.; and numerous other nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Agnes and six year old daughter, Loretta.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Culbertson, on Monday, April 19, at 11 a.m. with FR. Michael Schneider presiding. Interment, with military honors provided by the Thomas Mann American Legion Post #81, of cremains will be at Hillside cemetery,
Culbertson, under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney and Williston.
Wilma A. Renner
WORLAND, Wyo. - Wilma A. Renner, 75, passed away Saturday, April 17, 1999, at her home in Worland.
Wilma was born April 18, 1923, in Burlington, to Roland and Hazel Enid (Hodson) Allen. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, W. S. "Scott" Myers, at Burlington where she attended schools.
She was married
on Oct. 9, 1939, to Hans Hoover Renner at Basin. She and her husband lived at Riverton and Cody before moving back to operate the Renner Ranch on the Greybull River for many years. In 1972 they moved to Worland. She was a past president of the Greybull DOES and had been active in the Worland DOES. She was a charter member of the Meeteetse Cowbelles, a member of the Washakie Cowbelles, a member of the Washakie Woolgrowers Auxiliary and had been the chairwoman of the Make-It-With-Wool Contest in Worland and in adjoining counties. She was a past president of the Friendly Circle at Burlington, an active member of the Washakie County Republican Women, and a member of the Daughters of the Nile. She was an avid bridge player, playing both party and duplicate bridge. She enjoyed dancing, Shriner's functions, crocheting, reading, gardening and traveling.
She is survived by her spouse, H. Hoover Renner of Worland; daughters: Kristy Clark of Colleyville, Texas, Beverley (Mrs. Bob) Williams of Green River, Karene (Mrs. Ron) Smith of Rock Springs and Joan (Mrs. Stan) Skinner of Worland; a brother, Harley Myers of Worland; a sister, Vivian Boynton of Cody; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Neilsen Hoover Renner; a brother, Harry A. Allen; a sister, Dorothy Skeen; and a great-grandson, Andrew James Middleton.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Worland with Rev. L. E. "Bud" Surles officiating, and interment at noon at the Meeteetse cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Stockgrowers State Bank, P.O. Box 790, Worland, WY 82401.
Veile Mortuary in charge of arrangements.
John Peter Simon
VALLEY, Neb. - John Peter Simon, 70, passed away Monday, April 26, 1999, at Decedent's Resident. He was born Nov. 11, 1928, in New Salem, N.D. He was employed as an auto salesman and was a veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Mildred Simon of Valley; son, David and Kathy Ennis, daughters, Debra and Doug Johnson, and Carol and Ronnie Kellams, all of Valley, Kathy and Marty Steinbach of Fremont, and Linda and Michael VanSlyke of Arcadia; three sisters, Janet Berns, Wanda and Marvin Ebel and Jean and Art Rozell, all of Billings, Mont.; a brother, Vern and Sharon Simon of Billings; and 11 grandchildren.
Services were held April 29 at the Reichmuth Funeral Home. Burial was in the Elk City cemetery.
Douglas R. Skinner
SUFFOLK - Douglas R. Skinner, 52, died Monday, April 26, 1999, at his home of natural causes.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 30, in the Cloyd Funeral Home Chapel with interment in the Veterans Section of the Lewistown City cemetery.
Ruby M. Hager
COLUMBUS - Ruby M. Hager, 79, of Columbus, passed away at the Stillwater Convalescent Center Wednesday, Jan. 13.
She was born Sept. 4, 1918, in Fromberg. She was raised until the age of 8 in Fromberg and then moved to Wyola where she attended school.
On Jan. 28, 1944, she married
Ed Hager in Hardin and he preceded her in death Dec. 16, 1981.
They lived in Garryowen from 1949 until 1964 when they moved to Fromberg. She worked in the school lunch room for several years in Fromberg. In January 1994 she entered the Stillwater Convalescent Center in Columbus.
She enjoyed crocheting and knitting, cooking, her flowers and garden.
Survivors include her son, Alvie L. Hager and wife, LaVerna of Billings; two daughters, Barbara Mooney and husband, Eldon of Havre and Senia Wilhelm of Bremerton, Wash.; grandchildren, Vickie LeBrun and husband, Kevin of Livingston and Eddie Hager of Laurel; three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 16, at the Rockvale cemetery. Memorials to the Big Sky Hospice-Stillwater Team, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, Mont. 59107.
Darby Layne Hinz II
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah - Darby Layne Hinz, beloved father, husband, son and brother died senselessly, Jan. 6, 1999, in Sandy, Utah.
Darby was born June 13, 1979, in Murray, Utah, to Darby L. Hinz, presently of Roundup, Mont., and Mary Beth Hinz Golub.
Darby II married
Natalie Morby, Aug. 13, 1998. On Oct. 18, 1998, they had a son, Cameron Layne Hinz. They resided in South Jordan, an area of the Salt Lake Valley.
Darby is survived by his wife, Natalie and his son, Cameron Layne; his father, Darby Hinz and wife, Tawna of Roundup; his mother, Mary Beth Golub and brother, Jason of Bluffdale; brothers, Tegan and Devin Hinz of Huntley, Mont., Farrell and Brilee Hinz, who live with Darby and Tawna Hinz of Roundup; grandparents, Rachel Dierenfield (preceded in death by her husband Fred Dierenfield), Jerry and Emily Hinz of Worden; great-grandmother, Frances Rogers of Billings; and aunt and uncles, Lonnie Hinz, Derek Hinz and Lynda Stevenson, and Fritz Dierenfield; and many cousins.
"Son, I was not there for you in many times of need. Please forgive me, I will love you for time and eternity. I promise you that I will see to it that your wife Natalie and your son Cameron Layne are taken care of. I will never stop loving you and what you gave to me will never be forgotten."
Your Father Darby
Funeral services were held at the Bluffdale Fifth Ward at 9 a.m. Jan. 9, 1999. Interment was at the Bluffdale cemetery.
Darby and Natalie's life had just begun, then son Cameron was born Oct. 18, 1998. They had very little time to be in their new life together. Natalie and Cameron you will always be Loved.
Memorials may be made to the Stockman Bank in Worden, Mont., for the Cameron Layne Hinz trust, in care of Natalie Morby Golub Hinz in Worden or to a trust for Cameron Layne Hinz to his great-grandmother Rachel Dierenfield, 1503 Clark, Worden, Mont. 59086.
Dorothy Kraft
Dorothy Kraft, 78 of Billings, passed away Thursday morning, Jan. 14, 1999, at St. John's Lutheran Home. She was born April 24, 1920, in Glenburn, N.D., the daughter of Frank and Alma (Kahlor) German.
In 1940, she married
Clarence Haugan in Columbus. They lived and ranched at Fishtail and had three children: Arthur of Billings, Clarence of Lander, Wyo., and Judy of Bullhead City, Ariz.
In 1960, Dorothy married
Jake Kraft. She worked at the Northern Hotel for many years and in retirement, spent most winters in Arizona.
In addition to her children, she is survived by nine grandchildren, Jim, Wendy, Debbie, Laif, Thor, Piper, Shana, Art and Chad; five sisters and three brothers.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Monday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Heart Association, 2812 First Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101.
Francis (Bud) Meyers
POWELL, Wyo. - Francis (Bud) Meyers, age 75, died Jan. 14, 1999, at Powell Hospital.
Bud is survived by his wife, Lila; son, Harold and wife, Vicki; four grandchildren, Heather, Kathleen, Daniel and Michael; and one great-grandchild, Austyn.
Cremation has taken place. At Bud's request no services.
Vallie Molitor
Vallie Molitor, 93, wife of the late Francis Molitor, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in Bismarck. She is formerly of Billings.
The daughter of James W. and Florence Gray Parkin, Vallie was born July 18, 1905, in Iowa. She married
Francis Molitor in Nashua, Iowa, June 23, 1945. Vallie was a member of First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1959; three brothers, Glenn, Percy, and Paul Parkin; and her sister, Hazel Heim. She is survived by her nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 2 to 9 p.m. Friday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Opal M. Coltrin
MILES CITY - Opal M. Coltrin, 91, of Miles City, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999, in the Friendship Villa Care Center.
She was born Sept. 5, 1907, in Panama, Iowa, a daughter of Ivan and Mamie Landaker Fisher. At a young age, she moved with her family to Mott, N.D., and later to Miles City, where she grew up and attended school. She graduated from Custer County High School in 1925.
Opal married
Charles W. Coltrin in 1926 in Miles City where they lived and raised their family. She worked as a legal secretary for several local attorneys for many years, retiring in 1972 from the Lucas and Monaghan Law Firm. Retirement was short lived, however, as she was called to serve the First United Methodist Church as its secretary, a job she thoroughly enjoyed until a broken leg forced her to retire in 1986.
She would have had 77 years of continuous membership in the First United Methodist Church in April of this year. Opal was a charter member of the Mud Hens, a ceramic club. She made many ceramic items and her artistic talents were passed on to her children, grandchildren and friends. She was an excellent teacher. She was very devoted to her family and friends.
Opal was preceded in death by her mother in the 1918 flu epidemic, her father and stepmother, her husband, and a sister, Janice Hilderman.
Survivors include two daughters, Vera (Melvin) Young and Marian (Don) Niedge of Miles City; one brother, George Fisher of Colorado; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place in the Eastern Montana Crematory in Miles City. Memorial Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday in the First United Methodist Church. Private interment of the Ashes will follow at a later date. Bullis-Graves Memorial Chapel of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to the Friendship Villa Care Center.
Jessie Margaret Armstrong
LIVINGSTON - Jessie Margaret Armstrong, 90, formerly of Gardiner, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at the Livingston Memorial Hospital.
Visitation will be 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Feb. 25, at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home. Graveside committal will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in Park View Gardens cemetery south of Livingston.
Henry T. Dierks
MILES CITY - Henry T. Dierks, age 79, of Miles City, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999, at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City.
Henry was born on April 4, 1919, at Worden, the son of Henry C. and Leona (Schillinger) Dierks. At the age of one, Henry's family moved to Ranchester, Wyo., where he graduated from high school. He later received a degree in agriculture at the University of Wyoming.
Later he taught agriculture in Lingle, Wyo., High School until he was drafted into the Air Force during WWII. Henry served four years in the service and after his honorable discharge he moved to Gillette, Wyo., where he worked at the Wyoming Experiment Station.
On April 23, 1944, Henry and Marie Nickelson were united in marriage in Rapid City, S.D. Following, Henry moved to Montana, where he taught vocational agriculture through Montana State University in the Glendive and Terry areas. In the early 1950s Henry went to work for the SCS office in Terry. In February 1957 he went to work for the Federal Land Bank as a land bank appraiser in Miles City. He later transferred to the Missoula Association, where he was headquartered for 13 years. He returned to Miles City and retired from the Land Bank in May of 1984.
Henry was a member of the Lions Club, Terry Masonic Lodge No. 74 AF & AM, Royal Arch Mason, Al Bedoo Shrine, Bugatti Patrol, Miles City Shrine Club, the Elk's Club, Town and Country Club, the American Legion and the First Presbyterian Church.
Henry loved to golf in which he hit two holes in one. He also loved to travel with his wife, and going to his coffee club they called "The Wild Bunch."
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marie of Miles City; a daughter, Nancy Cain of Aurora, Colo.; a brother, Jerry Dierks and his wife, Joyce of Thermopolis, Wyo.; and three grandchildren: Jarrod, Carrie and Jennie Cain. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Evan.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with Pastor Sherwood McKay officiating. Interment will follow in the Veterans Section in the Custer County cemetery with Full Military Honors and Masonic Graveside Rites. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Shriner Transportation Fund, the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City or to a charity of their choice.
