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Donald E. Babcock (Bill)
HELENA - Donald E. Babcock (Bill), beloved father and grandfather, 83, of Helena, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, of natural causes.
He was born on Aug. 21, 1915, to Erwin and Olive Babcock on their homestead on Crackerbox Creek near Glendive. He received his education at Crackerbox school.
He served in the South Pacific during World War II. After his service, he married
Virginia Anderson in Billings on April 24, 1946.
He was employed by Babcock and Lee Trucking Company in both trucking and management. His retirement years were spent on his brother's ranch in Wolf Creek, and later in Helena.
His hobbies included gardening and caring for his horses. He also enjoyed any activities spent with his family.
Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia; his parents; sister, Merle Garred; nieces, Babe Davidson and Marla Babcock Fillinger; and twin great-grandsons, Michael and Dwight Ahles.
Survivors include daughter, Marilyn McClain and her husband, David of Helena; son, Donald Babcock and wife, Donna of White Sulphur Springs; a sister and a husband, Lois and Neal Halsey of Billings; two brothers and their wives, Tim and Betty Babcock of Helena and Wayne and Vonnie of Clancy; five grandchildren, Amy, Marcy, Janine, Monte and Ginny; five great-grandchildren, Jana, Dillon, Derek, Dalton and Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A public viewing will be from 12 to 6 p.m. on Friday at Retz Funeral Home. Memorial Services will be held Saturday morning at 10 a.m. at Retz Funeral Home with interment to follow at Forestvale cemetery.
The family requests that memorials be made to Mountain View Medical Center in White Sulphur Springs.
William L. Baker
William L. Baker (Bill), 76, died of pneumonia Aug. 4, 1999, at Deaconess Hospital.
He was born on March 11, 1923, Garfield County, to Ute L. and Carrie Jane Baker. He attended a one-room school through the sixth grade when the family moved to Fort Peck. They then moved to the Polson area where he graduated from the Polson High School in 1939. He attended Billings Polytechnic Institute (now Rocky Mountain College) for two years before he was drafted into the Army. He served in the 30th Infantry during the Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He returned to Rocky Mountain College and graduated in 1947.
On June 14, 1947, he married
Lorraine Vaughn. He taught science at Laurel High School for one year and then attended the University of Utah where he received a master of science degree. He then taught at the Huntley Project High School. In 1955 he started teaching at Billings Senior High. When West High opened, he taught biology and chemistry there, retiring in 1979. Bill also had a second career as a seasonal ranger-naturalist in Yellowstone National Park. He and his family enjoyed 31 summers in the park.
In retirement Bill and Lorraine enjoyed traveling. He was a volunteer for the HOST program at McKinley School and also at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center. He was a member of American Lutheran Church and an active alumnus of Rocky Mountain College.
Bill is survived by his wife, Lorraine; his daughter, Jane Koons and husband, Douglas of Minneapolis; his son, Vaughn of Coulee Dam, Wash. He especially enjoyed his granddaughter, Jenny Koons.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at American Lutheran Church. Memorials may be directed to the American Lutheran Church, 5 Lewis Ave., Billings, MT 59101; Christikon Bible Camp, 1108 24th St. W., Billings, MT 59102; or the scholarship fund at Rocky Mountain College, c/o Advancement Office, 1511 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59102.
Smith Downtown Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Muriel Job
GLENDIVE - Muriel Job, age 83, of Glendive, died on Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive.
Vigil service will be held 7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 8, 1999, at the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Glendive with Father Thomas McTague officiating. Rite of Committal will be in the Wibaux cemetery in Wibaux. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements.
Muriel was born on March 11, 1916, in Castlewood, S.D., the daughter of Joseph and Mae (Hoftizer) Walsh. In 1935 she married
Alonzo Gray and from this union had four children, Darlene, Dennis, Marilyn "Tootie, " and Claudia. They lived on a farm in North Dakota until the death of her husband in 1946. Muriel then moved to Wibaux to be closer to her brother, Ray Walsh. On Feb. 10, 1947, she married
Leonard Job. They had two children, Shirley and Bernard. Muriel worked as a waitress, cook, managed a cafÈ, was head cook at the Dawson County Nursing Home and then worked as head cook at Eastmont Human Services Center for 11 years before her retirement in 1980.
Muriel's hobbies included working, cooking and having her family around her as much as possible.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Job of Glendive; one son, Dennis Gray and his wife, Vivyann of Helena; four daughters, Darlene Huseby of Helena, Marilyn Weyer and her husband, Raymond of Westhope, N.D., Claudia Bakken and her husband, Leif of Wibaux, and Shirley Gundlach and her husband, Douglas of Helena; 17 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren, one great-foster child and numerous nieces and nephews.
Muriel was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Bernard in 1951; an infant sister, Frances; and two brothers, Raymond and Leo.
Memorials are suggested to the Eastern Montana Veterans Home, 2000 Montana Ave., Glendive, MT 59330 or the charity of the donor's choice.
Clarence Propp
"A true friend always leaves us better than he finds us."
Clarence "Clancy" Propp, 71, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. A true friend to many, Clancy was born on Jan. 2, 1928, in Hesper, the fourth child of Tony and Katie (Heimbichner) Propp.
Clancy lived his life in service to his family, friends and community. He was raised in the Billings area and graduated from Billings Senior High in 1946. He served in active duty in the Army in Japan and Korea from 1952 through 1954. On Sept. 5, 1948, he married
his high school sweetheart, Delores Weldon, and last fall family and friends gathered to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary.
Many will remember Clancy as a meat cutter at Spear Meat Company, where he worked for 35 years (and would share franks with nieces and nephews who would visit). Clancy could always be counted on during hunting season to cut and wrap wild meat. After he retired from Spears, Clancy worked at the Mile Away Tavern in Billings for 10 years. With the assistance of Delores, Clancy ran the concessions at Cobb Field from 1977 through 1990. Clancy loved baseball and served as the American Legion State Class A baseball commissioner from 1972 through 1974 and as the American Legion State baseball commissioner from 1974 through 1983.
Clancy was always the life of the party and was such a kid at heart. He loved to be with people and was continually sharing stories or jokes. Clancy loved to share his "Hidden Valley Ranch" near Luther with family and friends. Through the years, Uncle Clarence entertained his dozens of nieces and nephews, great- and great-great-nieces and nephews with a visit to a movie on Christmas day. He was a generous man who was quick to slip a dollar or two into a child's hand.
He was a member of many community groups, including the American Legion Post 4, the Elks Lodge, the Moose Lodge, and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6774.
Clancy was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Olinda Kembel; and a brother, Gilbert Propp. He is survived by his wife, his brother, Robert Propp, and wife, Dora of Billings; his sister, Phyllis Kautz, and husband, Elmer of Worden; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Lydia Propp of Billings, Maeona and Frank Smith of Billings, George and Doris Weldon of Missoula, Ben and Cindy Weldon of Woodburn, Ore., Clinton and Marge Weldon of Billings, Richard and Monica Weldon of Billings, and dozens of nieces and nephews.
Uncle Clarence, all of your nieces and nephews, your "kids, " will miss you so much. Who will referee our play and who will entertain us with such comic gusto? Thank you for making each one of us feel special and for supporting and attending our activities. You were our guardian angel on earth watching over us, ready to help with your open arms and open heart. Thanks for always being there, Uncle Clarence.
So long, our true friend. We will always miss you.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 1999, at the First English Lutheran Church, 1243 N. 31st St., Billings. Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Mortuary, 1001 Alderson Ave., Billings. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, Mont. 59107, or the Shrine Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 20673, Billings, MT 59104, or charity of your choice.
Alice B. Rowe
POWELL, Wyo. - Alice B. Rowe, 87, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at the Powell Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at Crown Hill cemetery. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge.
Harold Max 'Bumpy' Learn
Harold Max "Bumpy" Learn, 71, of Billings, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at his home. He was born in Roundup, April 1, 1928, the only son of Glen and Pauline McDonald Learn. He was a miner in the Butte area and worked as a ranch hand in the Winnett area prior to working for the State Highway Department where he retired after 30 years of service. He enjoyed his retirement years by visiting with family and good friends at Zee's Diner.
Harold is survived by two daughters, Carol Rae (John) McNeal and Kelly Kay (Dale) Schneider; two stepsons, Rex (Janet) Quigg and Gary Quigg; four grandchildren, Dustin Schneider, Justin, Matthew, and Kaylee McNeal; ex-wife, Mabel Macer; and several aunts and one uncle in California. Bumpy is also survived by his very special friend, Edna Lindstrom; and her children, Bernice, Bernadette, and Bert.
He has been cremated and his cremains will be scattered on his family's old homestead near Winnett. Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Helmuth Berreth
Helmuth Berreth passed away Aug. 5, 1999, in Billings. He was born in Carson, N.D., July 15, 1910, to George and Elizebeth Berreth. Even as a small boy as well as later in life he liked to take off by himself for walks and "putts around" as he called it. One adventure cost him fingers when he found some dynamite by the tracks in North Dakota.
The Berreths came to the Hysham and Worden valley around the mid-'30s, later moving to Billings. He married
Bridgid Gross in 1938 and Ida was born to that marriage. Due to a black widow bite, he lost an eye while working for a farmer. He and Bridgid were divorced when Ida was 18 months old and it was several years before they met again. Ida and her children have enjoyed getting to know him.
He is leaving his daughter, Ida Kehm and her children: Ed (Julie) Singer of Whitefish; Patrick Singer of Billings; Del (Mary) Hewitt of Billings; a great-grandson, Dusty Massey and a great-granddaughter, Sarah; one brother, Milton (Lydia) Berreth of Mandan, N.D.; sister, Emma Diedrick; a niece, Wanda and nephew, Danny. We will miss your stories dad, but there is a lot of "Putts" to do above.
The family of Helmuth wishes to thank everyone at Western Manor and Easter Seals and all the workers that watched out for Helmuth over the years. God bless and sincere thanks: Ida Kehm, Ed (Julie) Singer, Pat Singer and Del (Mary) Hewitt.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. Interment will follow at Terrace Gardens cemetery. Viewing will be Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday noon until 8 and Monday prior to services.
Etta C. Lemmon
LEWISTOWN - Etta C. Lemmon, 85, formerly of Judith Gap, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at the Central Montana Skilled Nursing Center after a long illness.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at the Judith Gap United Methodist Church with interment in the Judith Gap cemetery. Creel Funeral Home is in charge.
Jake Bromgard
Jake Bromgard, 83, of Billings, joined his Lord on Aug. 5, 1999. He was born Dec. 29, 1915, in Billings, the son of George and Elizabeth (Rohn) Bromgard.
He married
Helen Worth on March 6, 1935. Jake farmed in Big Horn County before moving to Bozeman. He drove truck for Lohof Bros. out of Billings before moving to Billings in 1955. Jake served as a deputy sheriff for Yellowstone County until his retirement on Dec. 30, 1977. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and the Heights Kiwanis Club.
Jake was a devout husband, father, grandfather, and foster father. He was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers, and three sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Helen; his daughter, Lauretta Aalgaard (John) of Billings; his son, Roger Bromgard (Phyllis) of Laurel; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
His sense of humor and stories will be greatly missed.
Visitation will begin 3 p.m. Friday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist, 1001 Alderson Ave. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3200 Broadwater Ave. with interment in Sunset Memorial Gardens. The casket will be closed at church. Memorials may be directed to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107-5033 or Seventh Day Adventist Church, 3200 Broadwater Ave., Billings, MT 59102.
Mildred Monroe
BROADUS - Mildred Monroe, 86, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999, at the Powder River Manor.
Memorial services were held Aug. 5 at the Powder River Manor. Interment will be at a later date in the Valley View cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home was in charge.
Louis B. Picchioni
ROUNDUP - Louis B. Picchioni passed away Aug. 3, 1999, in Roundup.
Louis "Butch" was husband to Concetta and father of six. He was born May 10, 1916, in Gibtown. He moved to Italy and returned while still a young teen, where he lived with his uncle Joe Picchioni's family. He entered the CCC camp during the Depression, followed by serving in the Army in the Pacific during WWII as staff sergeant. He returned to Roundup and worked as a butcher in Picchioni's grocery business.
"Butch" met, courted, and married
Concetta Perrella, a local beauty who had just completed nurse's training. They settled into the Roundup community. Louie was active in St. Benedict's parish, the Knights of Columbus and VFW in which he is vividly remembered for carving the roasts, hams, and turkeys every year and breakfast cooking. He served on the parish council and worked to establish a community youth center; coordinating, booking, and chaperoning the dances and bands during the '60s. Louis, a kind, gentle spirit who guided the lives of his six children, has given us all food for the soul and will be well remembered.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfonso and Maria, and a brother in infancy. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Concetta; son, Michael; daughters, Louise (Michael Johnson), Dosie (David Brewer), Carolina, Madalena (Gary Robinson), Melinda (Bryan Ferguson); and six grandchildren, Brian Johnson-Billings; Louis and Chris Brewer-Roundup; Sam and Chad Ferguson-Gillette, Wyo., and Dominick Robinson-Gillette; brothers, Italio Picchioni and Alfredo Picchioni, and sisters, Katharine Ferrari, Alfonsenia Evangelista and Elide Vitali, in Italy.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 1999, at St. Benedict's Church in Roundup with interment in Roundup cemetery. Wier Funeral Home of Roundup is in charge. Memorials may be given to a charity of choice.
Frank Redcherries Sr.
LAME DEER - Frank Redcherries Sr., 82 years old, passed away July 31, 1999, at the St. Vincent Hospital, Billings, from a prolonged illness. Frank was born and raised in the Muddy/Busby areas. He is a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe.
Mr. Redcherries entered the military service and served his country during World War II. He was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army.
Frank married
Dorothy Swallow (deceased) and had one son from this union, Bernard Redcherries (deceased).
Frank married
Eleanor Bullcoming in 1947 in Oklahoma where they lived from 1947-1962. They had six children during their marriage.
In 1971 Frank married
Mary Bigfoot of Lame Deer.
Frank is highly respected for his belief and participation in the traditional Cheyenne ceremonies. He was an active participant as a Sacred Arrow Pledger and a Sun Dance Priest. A believer in the higher power, he became a member of the Native American Church.
The surviving family members are: Adolph Redcherries, Rose Redcherries, Theodore James Redcherries, all of Seiling, Okla., and Noreen (Redcherries) Harris (Ron), Weatherford, Okla., Lenora (Redcherries) LaFountain (Anthony) of Lame Deer, and Eleanor (Bullcoming) Redcherries of Seiling. One son, Franklin, who preceded Frank in death, was also from Seiling. Frank had 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Frank Redcherries Sr. is a direct descendant from Chief Littlewolf, the last great and well-known chief of the Cheyenne Nation who returned his people from Oklahoma to their home country in Montana.
Frank's parents were William Redcherries and Bessie Wildhog, both Chief descendants. Frank's Indian name was Little Wolf, named after his great-grandfather, Chief Littlewolf.
Surviving family member of Frank Redcherries is the youngest brother, Rock Redcherries of Lame Deer. All five sisters (deceased) are Rose Posey, Alice Chavez, Kittybelle McAdams, Della Tallbull and Margaret Runsabove.
Services will be held at his residence in Lame Deer. A wake service was held there on Thursday evening and the final service will be Friday at his residence with the Chief Society officiating in this matter. Burial will be in the Lame Deer cemetery with Military Honors.
