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Robert Sicotte, 38
Robert Jay Sicotte died Monday at his home.
Jay was the son of Patricia Sicotte and the late David O. Sicotte, and the grandson of the late Robert and Margaret Lemm. He was born in Butte on March 13, 1962. He attended local schools and served in the Navy.
In addition to his mother, Patty Sicotte, he is survived by brothers, James Patrick Sicotte and Mark Raymond Sicotte, both of Belgrade; uncles and aunts, Robert and Marilyn Lemm of Helena, Howard and Shirley Lemm of Missoula, Arlene Park of Butte; nieces and nephews, David James Sicotte and Bridgette Sicotte, both of Butte, Jamie Sicotte of Helena, Samantha Sicotte of Belgrade; cousins, Mike and Jody Lemm, David Lemm, Robert Lemm III, Michelle Lemm and Allen, all of Helena, Kathy and Gregg Vick of Billings, Laurie and Dan Clouse of Missoula, Dan and Greta Lemm of Phoenix, and Howard Lemm Jr. of Missoula.
Jay was also preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Michael and Cindy Sicotte.
At his request cremation has taken place. Visitation for relatives and friends begins at noon Thursday in St. Ann's Church, followed by Liturgy of the Resurrection at 1 p.m. Burial of the cremains will be in Holy Cross Cemetery.
Memorials: Margaret Lemm Group Home.
John Whitman, 88
John Holly Whitman, 88, died Sunday.
He was born July 22, 1911, to Jay and Nellie (Burnside) Whitman in Henry's Lake. He graduated from Manhattan High School. John married Pearl Green on Nov. 1, 1934. They spent 65 years together.
They lived in West Yellowstone for many years. John was involved in the family gas station business, Whitman's Conoco, for 50 years.
In 1978, he retired and spent time doing what he loved: golfing, fishing, horse back riding and spending time with his family.
John and Pearl traveled to Las Vegas and St. George, Utah, for the winter, until his health no longer permitted it. In spring 1998, they moved to the Hillcrest Retirement Home, Bozeman.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl, Bozeman; son and daughter-in-law, Clyde and Susie, West Yellowstone; daughter, Connie Flynn, Whitefish; brother and sister-in-law, Roland and Monte, West Yellowstone; sisters and brother-in-law, Edith, Bozeman, and Sally and John Riley of Crescent City, Calif.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Francis; and daughter, Mildred.
Memorial Services are 1 p.m. Thursday at the Community Protestant Church in West Yellowstone.
Memorials: Shriners Hospital for Children, Spokane or, Community Protestant Church, New Building Fund, West Yellowstone
Philip Zipperian, 23
Philip Carter Zipperian died Friday at home in Winston.
He was born in Helena Oct. 27, 1976, to Mark and Kathy Jo (KJ) Zipperian. He attend ed elementary school in Clancy and graduated from Jefferson County High in Boulder.
He liked playing sports, especially football. He was a standout running back for the Jefferson High Panthers his senior year. Since graduation, he was a partner with his father, Mark, at Zipp's Tires in Townsend.
Philip had a great love for the outdoors -- hunting, hik ing and camping were among his favorites. He was avid gun collector and had a vast knowledge of their history and how they operated.
Besides his parents, survivors include his sister, Tammy Zipperian, and brother, Shawn Zipperian, both of Clancy; wife, Jennifer (Vose) Zipperian, Townsend; grand parents, John and Sherry Zipperian, Clancy, and Leo C. Thomas, Helena; great-grand parents, John and Marjorie Zipperian of Orem, Utah; aunts and uncles include Ken and Debbie Zipperian, Gary and Cindy Zipperian of Clancy, Dan and Christie Zipperian of Townsend, Kenneth Thomas of Spokane; cousins include Eric and Missy Zipperian and their son, Kevin, Kristin, Wyatt, Brian and Drew Zipperian, all of Clancy, and Nate, Nichol and Casey, Alex, Dane and Shelby, all of Townsend.
Services are 2 p.m. Friday in the Hannaford Bible Church, at 830 N. Hannaford, Helena, with Rev. Ron Gohn officiating. Cremation has taken place.
Memorials: The Dialysis Unit, c/o St. Peter's Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
Hagler-Anderson Mortuary is in charge.
Angeline Rubinstein, 61
Angeline Sophia Olson Rubinstein of Half Moon Bay, Calif., formerly of Bowman, N.D., died Saturday from cancer.
Angie was born June 2, 1939, in Anaconda to Ralph and Alvina Mary Musil Olson. She attended Anaconda High and Bowman High after moving to Bowman with her family at age 16. After moving to Seattle in 1957, she moved to San Francisco in 1959 where she met Larry Rubinstein; they were married Nov. 15, 1967, in Reno, Nev. In 1968, they moved to Half Moon Bay where they raised their two daughters and Angie cared for neighbor children and many pets.
She belonged to Our Lady of the Pillar Catholic Church and enjoyed camping and traveling.
Her parents and sister, Lorraine Bishop, preceded her in death.
Survivors include her husband, Larry, Half Moon Bay; daughters, Diane Rubinstein, San Carlos, Calif., Debbie Rubinstein, Half Moon Bay; sister, Caroline (Roger) Woodley, Bowman; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Seth Bishop, Lynwood, Wash., Sid and Sandy Rubinstein, East Hartford, Conn.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday in St. Charles Catholic Church, Bowman. The Rev. Jeff Zwack will officiate with burial to follow in St. Charles Catholic Cemetery, Bowman. The wake is 7 p.m. Friday in Krebsbach Funeral Chapel, Bowman.
Norman Stahlecker, 72
Norman Dean Stahlecker died Thursday morning in a local nursing home.
He was born in Coffee Creek on Jan. 8, 1928, to Otto and Ella (Grimmert) Stahlecker and was reared in the Harlowton area where he worked on several area ranches.
In 1953 he married the former Helen Barnes and the couple had five children. In 1966 the family moved to Butte where Norman worked in highway construction. His last job was working as a teacher assistant for the special education department with Butte School District #1. He always said that this was the most enjoyable and best job he ever had.
Norman and Helen divorced in 1974 and in 1975 he met Helen Segulia. They lived as husband and wife until her death in 1990.
Mr. Stahlecker is survived by sons, Dumond Stahlecker of Lemitar, N.M., Lance Stahlecker of Grants, N.M., Curtis Stahlecker of Helena and Cole Stahlecker of Coalville, Utah; daughter, Holly Wells of Mosier, Ore.; six grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Franklin and Mary Stahlecker of Milnor, N.D.; sister and brother-in-law, Cecile and Domingo Martirena of Buffalo, Wyo.; good friends, Mike and Tina Butori of Butte.
In accordance with his requests, Mr. Stahlecker's remains have been cremated in Butte and no services are planned at this time.
Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Popovich, 79
Thomas M. Popovich died Monday in a local nursing home.
He was born in Butte on Feb. 20, 1921, the son of Mitar and Jovanka (Poznanovich) Popovich. He attended the Grant Elementary School and graduated from Butte High.
Following graduation, Tom went to work for Conoco and later served his country in the Army Air Force during World War II. Upon receiving his honorable discharge, he returned to Butte and went back to work for Conoco. In 1955, Conoco transferred him to Denver. On April 5, 1958, he married June Nugent Driscoll in Denver. In 1966, he was transferred to Ponca City, Okla., and retired in 1980. Tom returned to Butte in 2000 to be with his daughter.
He was a life member of the Elks Lodge in Ponca City and served as Tiler of the lodge for 25 years. He also belonged to Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church.
Tom is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Daniel M. Popovich; sister, Danica Vucasovich; brother-in-law, Voin Vucasovich; sisters-in-law, Hester Popovich and Virginia Weathers; and granddaughter, Christine Marie Dennehy.
Survivors include his wife, June Popovich; daughter, Patricia Miller of Butte; son, Mark Driscoll of Ponca City; grandchildren, Mark and Kim Dennehy of Kalispell, Trisha and Mark Venner of Billings; great-grandchildren, Zack and McKayle Dennehy; brother, Michael Popovich; nieces, Georgiana Gavrilovich and Toni Ueland; nephews, Donald Vucasovich and Michael Popovich; aunt, Merle Poznanovich; cousins, Jerry and Don Poznanovich, Gene and Milt Popovich and Zorka Milanovich; and godchildren, Michael Sorich and Eileen LaBreche.
Relatives and friends may call after 5 p.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church for visitation, followed by prayer services at 7 p.m. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Burial: Mountain View Cemetery. Memorials: Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church.
Freda Schmitt, 79
THREE FORKS -- Freda Z. Schmitt of Three Forks died Wednesday in a Helena hospital as the result of an automobile accident.
She was born Sept. 26, 1921, to the late Herman Earl and Hattie Onno (White) Thompson, at the family ranch in Milligan Canyon. Freda was reared in Milligan Canyon near Cardwell and attended area schools. She married Floyd Schmitt Oct. 6, 1940, in Livingston; he died in 1993. Together they owned several ranches and she lived on their ranch near Three Forks until her death.
She belonged to Rebekah Lodge #74. She enjoyed pinochle with her friends and a good morning walk at her ranch and loved to travel.
Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Arlene (Jim) Bouley, Helena, Madeline (Doug) Engelking, Helena, Irene (Tim) Steffen, Vandalia, Mich.; sons and daughters-in-law, Leo (Pat) of Hudson, Iowa, Dewey (Sandra) of Three Forks, Leonard (Linda), Corvallis, Ore.; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Eunice Raffety, Willow Creek, Velma Knowles, Three Forks.
Her daughter Frances Schmitt, brother Keith Thompson, sisters Tamsy Davis and Eula Hersey also preceded Freda in death.
The funeral is 11 a.m. Tuesday in K&L Mortuary in Three Forks with the Revs. Lyle Hamilton and John Cathcart officiating. Interment: Mount Green Cemetery in Willow Creek. Memorials: donor's choice.
