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Arthur A. Hug
Arthur A. Hug, age 84, of Billings, passed away July 25, 1999, at Eagle Cliff Manor.
Art was born Aug. 9, 1914, on the Huntley Project homestead to Emil and Elizabeth Hug. He grew up and attended school on the Huntley Project graduating in 1932.
He then traveled to California working in the Sacramento area for a year before returning home. In June of 1942 he met the lady he wanted to spend the rest of his life with and three weeks later on July 14, he married
Alvina Gums. They were married
46 years until her death in 1988. Art and Alvina farmed on the Huntley Project until 1977 when they moved to Billings. In addition to being a very hard working farmer, he also worked at the Great Western Sugar factory from 1950 until 1978 as a warehouse foreman.
In 1980 Art and Alvina retired and moved to Harlowton so he could be close to fishing reservoirs, because Dad had a great passion for fishing. In 1996 Dad moved back to Billings. We will remember our Dad with a shovel over his shoulder wearing irrigation boots. If the weather, crops, and cattle allowed, he would trade in his irrigation boots for hip boots and we were off fishing the Stillwater River or Rock Creek. Dad was a very kind man, everyone liked Art Hug. He was a rare individual with exceptional character and he will be greatly missed.
Preceding him in death are his parents, wife and a sister, Lena Sorenson. Survivors include his two daughters and their spouses: June and Duane Equall of Huntley; Joanne and Jim Peabody of Billings; five grandchildren and their spouses: Tom Equall of Rudyard; Randy and Nancy Equall of Bozeman; Michael and Jacki Equall of Seattle; Jolene and Jim Gairrett of Nashville; Jason and Tammy Watts of Billings; four great-grandchildren: Sammy Keith Jackson Gairrett, Sara Joanne Gairrett, Erin Nicole Equall, Chase Alexander Equall; one sister: Irene Kembel of Worden. Cremation has taken place and at Dad's request, private graveside services will be Aug. 2 at 2 p.m. in section 7 of Mountview cemetery.
Cremation or Funeral Gallery is in charge of arrangements.
Wayne Eugene Jacox
Wayne Eugene Jacox died in his sleep early Monday morning, July 26, 1999. He was born on April 28, 1922, in Brady, Neb. He married
Rose Bacon, Nov. 24, 1940, in Norton, Kan. Five children were born into Wayne and Rose's marriage of almost 59 years. Sandra Jean, married
to Louie Fjeldheim, lives in Snoqualmie, Wash., Randal Wayne Jacox and his wife, Kathy live in Seattle, Bob Jacox and his wife, Zena live in Billings, and Timothy Ross Jacox lives in Seattle. A beloved son, Terence Lynn preceded his father in death, June 29, 1969. Also preceding Wayne in death were his parents, Mearl and Agnes Jacox, and his dear sister, Darlene Smith.
Wayne is survived by his wife, four children, 10 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and a sister and brother-in-law, Lavonne and Cal Bowman of Gothenburg, Neb. Wayne served in the U.S. Army during World War II from October of 1944 to July of 1946. He was a sergeant in the 25th Infantry Division which served with honors in the Philippines.
Wayne and Rose and their family moved to Saco from Gothenburg in 1959 to manage the Saco Dehy Plant. Wayne began working as a heavy equipment mechanic in 1963 and worked all over Montana and Wyoming on various road construction, dam and mine projects. He had a reputation as a good mechanic with one of the most complete set of tools ever assembled. The Jacox family have resided in Billings since 1965. Wayne and Rose enjoyed their early years of retirement traveling around the country and dancing at the Eagles Club. When Wayne's health began to decline, Rose proved her extraordinary devotion and undying love by taking care of him at their home until the last weeks of his life.
Wayne Jacox had few enemies although he suffered no fools. He had a warm heart, a quiet demeanor, and a willingness to help his family and others that will be dearly missed. God love you, Wayne. Everyone else did.
The family would like to express their gratitude to Dr. James Girolami for his exemplary medical care to Wayne for several years.
Services for the family will be conducted at the graveside on Friday morning, July 30, at the Fairview cemetery at Hardin. Simplicity Burial and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Memorials to American Heart Association-Stroke Research, 2812 First Ave. N., Billings, MT 59101.
Coy C. Rowland
AUSTIN, Texas - Coy C. Rowland, 73, of The Hills of Lakeway, passed away Saturday, July 17, due to a heart attack.
He was born on Sept. 4, 1925, to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rowland in Durant, Okla.
He served in the United States Navy during World War II and married
Margaret Baker on Oct. 13, 1945.
Mr. Rowland is survived by his wife, Margaret, 5 Glenway Court, Austin, Texas 78738-1516; three children, Francis, Dianne and Ted; grandchildren, Ramsey, Tyler, Carly and Haley.
He worked in oil field construction for 40 years. He was president of Flint Engineering and Construction and retired to Austin in 1990.
Mr. Rowland was active in community organizations; he served on the Board of Boys and Girls Club in Yellowstone County, Rocky Mountain Cancer Center, St. Vincent Hospital and Rocky Mountain College.
Services were held Tuesday, 10 a.m., at Lakeway Church with Reverend Tom Carroll officiating.
Memorials may be sent to the Boys and Girls Club, the Rocky Mountain Cancer Center or charity of choice.
Jack E. Fitchner
BOZEMAN - Jack E. Fitchner, 85, of Bozeman, formerly of Rapelje, passed away July 26, 1999, in Bozeman. He was born June 22, 1914, in Goodrich, N.D., the son of Conrad and Elizabeth (Mueller) Fichtner.
As a young person Jack and his family moved to Rapelje. He attended the public school in Rapelje.
Jack married
Lucille Marsh on Jan. 15, 1936, in Billings.
Jack spent most of his life farming and ranching in the Rapelje area. He also was a custom house mover, combining and commercial trucking.
He was dedicated to the Rapelje community, he was always involved in one project or another, from building at his church, the school, the community center, to many other projects in his community.
Jack's many joys in life included helping with family projects, ranching, farming, playing cards, visiting. His greatest joy was his family, he loved watching all of his children's, grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's activities.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Emanuel and Gustaf Fichtner; a sister, Emma Frickle; a daughter, Carol Jean Walter; and a grandson, Steve Lee Schroeder.
Survivors include his wife, Lucille March Fitchner of Bozeman; two daughters, Mary Ann Larsen of Bozeman, Nancy Lee (Victor) Dunton of Mulino, Ore.; three sons, Glen Ellsworth (Peggy) Fitchner of Billings, Lyle Ervin (Janet) Fitchner of Forsyth, and Douglas Rodney (Deanie) Fitchner of Columbus; two sisters, Martha Boyd of Mesa, Ariz., Clara Vavich of Bozeman; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 30, at the Rapelje Evangelical Church in Rapelje. Interment to follow at the Rapelje cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be sent in his name to the Rapelje Evangelical Church, P.O. Box 56, Rapelje, MT 59067.
Ruth P. Black
CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio - Ruth P. Black, 93, formerly of Thermopolis, Wyo., died Saturday, July 24, 1999, at Cuyahoga Falls Country Place Continuing Care Center.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at Mortimore Funeral Home in Thermopolis with interment at 2 p.m. in the Riverview cemetery in Worland, Wyo.
Dewey 'Carp' Nunn
SHERIDAN, Mont. - Dewey "Carp" Nunn passed away July 22, 1999, after a short battle with cancer. He was 78. Dewey was born Jan. 21, 1921, in Dawson, N.D. He was the son of John "Red" Nunn and Josie Nunn.
He graduated from Dawson High School in 1941 and then joined the Army. He served in the infantry for four years during WWII in North Africa and Italy. After the war, he returned to Dawson and married
Helen Emelia Mode of Steele, N.D., (the high school rival) on March 13, 1947. He owned and operated Carp's Bar in Dawson until 1951, when he and Helen and their two children moved to Laurel. Dewey worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad in Laurel for two years before starting work with the City of Laurel. He did many jobs for the city before becoming operator of the Waste Treatment Plant; he retired in January 1982.
"Carp" enjoyed playing cards, fishing and was an avid hunter. A perfect day for him would have ended with all his tags filled or his bag limit of birds. He coached baseball in Laurel for 13 years, from Little League through American Legion. He was a staunch Democrat and ready to talk politics with anyone who would listen (or argue!). After retiring, Dewey and Helen moved to Sheridan. They spent time with family and friends, traveling in their motor home and fishing on their boat.
Dewey was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, two sisters and a granddaughter, Sarah Nunn. He is survived by his wife, Helen of Sheridan; son, Dennis and his wife, Frances of Worden; daughter, Linda Svaren of Kalispell; grandchildren: Jessie Nunn of Worden; Erik Svaren of Missoula; Nissa Svaren of Electric City, Wash.; Melanie Ash of Rapid City, S.D.; and Tim Ash of United States Air Force Academy, Colo.; Jessie's mother, Lisa Nunn of Laurel; and Erik and Nissa's father, Wayne Svaren of Electric City. He also leaves behind two brothers: Clyde of Steele and Delmer and wife, Laura of Dawson; four sisters: Nome Nunn and Mardella Fergeson of Victorville, Calif., and Sybil McGill and Joan Barnick of Grand Forks, N.D.; brothers-in-law: Charles and wife, Eleanor Mode of Cherry Hill, N.J., and Al Luebke of Grey Eagle, Minn.; sisters-in-law: Donna Nunn of Mankato, Minn., and Ethel Nunn of Dawson; nephew, Dick Mode and wife, Sharon of Missoula; niece, Karen Thompson of Klamath Falls, Ore.; special hunting buddy, Millie Johnston of Reno, Nev.; and many other nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Cremains will be interred at the North Dakota Veterans cemetery in Mandan, N.D., with a military funeral on Thursday, July 29, at 2 p.m. Donations to Big Sky Hospice or the charity of your choice. Arrangements were by Cremation or Funeral Gallery, Cremation Society of Montana, 29 8th St. W., Billings, MT 59101-2914.
Milo Emly
FAIRVIEW - Milo Emly, 68, of Fairview, died Saturday, July 24, 1999, at the Sidney Health Center.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 29, at Community Presbyterian Church in Fairview with interment in the Fairview cemetery. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney is in charge.
Mart Wipf
MARTINSDALE - Mart Wipf, 32, left his beloved family on Wednesday afternoon, July 21, 1999, at Martinsdale Colony near Harlowton. Mart had a passion for blacksmithing and died doing what he loved. Funeral services were held at 12 p.m. on Saturday, July 24, at the Martinsdale Colony Hutterite Church.
He was born on Feb. 26, 1967, the son of Paul and Mary Wipf at the colony. Mart was married
on June 25, 1995, to his dear wife, Katie. Together this union was blessed with three beautiful children. Carnie, his adored first son, was daddy's little helper whether it was in work or in mischief. Mart's second son, Eli, and his daughter, Justina, were his pride and joy.
Mart was a kind and gentle man who always reached out to help his family, friends, and neighbors, regardless of how challenging the situation may have been. He was well known for his "heart of gold" and his winning personality.
Mart, we will always love you for who you were and we thank you for your many laughs and memories that we had the honor sharing with you in the short time you were with us. We will cherish these priceless thoughts in our hearts forever. Our son, brother, husband, father, and most of all, our special friend, we will miss you more that you could ever imagine.
Survivors include Mart's three brothers, Joe, Jerry and Will, and three sisters, Emma, Sarah, and Elsie, and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Special mention is made to his good friend and special uncle "John" who preceded Mart in death in 1996. Also preceding him in death is Mart's aunt "Rachel, " who died in 1989.
Memorials are encouraged to be made in the power of prayer to his wife and family.
Ina Johanna Puhto
CODY, Wyo. - Ina Johanna Puhto passed away July 22, 1999, at West Park Hospital in Cody.
She was born in Red Lodge, Mont., on Jan. 12, 1915, the daughter of Erick and Hannah Ukkola. She spent her childhood years in Red Lodge and on the family ranch in Fox, Mont.
She married
Reino Puhto on Feb. 27, 1933. They spent many years traveling the western United States while he worked on highway construction projects. She loved those years of traveling, fishing, and camping at various places. Reino and Ina had two children, Janet Marie and Donald Walter.
Ina's greatest loves were her family, her dog Muffy, playing piano and spending time in the outdoors. At the age of 13 Ina began playing piano for dances, continuing through the years with the Night Owl Orchestra as it played around the Red Lodge area.
She had many fond memories of her time spent tying flies, fishing and camping. She taught all her grandchildren how to fish and took them on many excursions to the Beartooth Mountains. She and Reino were the inspiration for the weekly fly fishing shows her grandson John began filming for ESPN in 1990.
Ina was a fine seamstress and wonderful cook right up until her final days. She was known for her chocolate brownies and cookies, Finn bread and homemade pickles and jellies. Once she and Reino moved to Cody in 1969 she filled her house with African violets and her yard with beautiful gardens. In the winters she enjoyed tole painting classes. One of the highlights of her life was a trip she took in 1993 to Finland to meet the families of her parents.
A special joy in her later years was spending time with her great- grandchildren, Ashley, Sophie and Jennifer, and she was especially looking forward to the arrival of Hannah from Bulgaria. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother, Paul.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet and husband, Patrick Barrett of Cody; son, Donald of Las Vegas; a brother, Walter Ukkola of Roberts, Mont.; special daughter-in-law, Carla Fowles and husband, Arden of Milford, Utah; grandchildren and spouses, John and Pam Barrett, Jeanne and Steve Majusiak, Joyce Barrett and Don Wolff, Julie and Fred Snelson, Patrick Barrett, Janine and Mark Kennedy, Dawn Puhto; great-grandchildren Jennifer Fowles, Ashley Majusiak, Sophie Kennedy and Hannah Snelson.
She will be greatly missed by all of those who loved her sweet and cheerful spirit.
Services will be Wednesday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at Ballard Funeral Home in Cody.
Milton T. Knutson
WINDHAM - Milton T. Knutson, 88, of Windham, died Monday, July 26, 1999, at the Valle Vista Manor in Lewistown.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Creel Funeral Chapel with interment in the Central Montana Memorial Gardens, both in Lewistown.
Sharon Lea Schieffer
GLENDIVE - Sharon Lea Schieffer, 62, died Monday, July 26, 1999, at the Glendive Medical Center.
A Memory service and Vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 29, at the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rite of Committal in the Dawson Memorial cemetery.
Veoma McArthur Stahle
OREM, Utah - Veoma McArthur Stahle, formerly of Lovell, Wyo., died July 21, 1999, in Orem.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 28, in the Lovell cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge.
Walter C. Heinrich
LEWISTOWN - Walter C. Heinrich, 93, died Thursday, July 22, 1999, at his home of natural causes.
At his request, cremation has taken place and no services will be held. The Cloyd Funeral Home was in charge.
