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James Hume
CODY, Wyo. - James Hume, 58, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, at West Park Long Term Care Center.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Patriot's cemetery in Basin. Ballard Funeral Home is in charge.
Margaret Turner Kavanaugh
MALTA - Margaret Turner Kavanaugh, 87, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at Phillips County Hospital from complications of a broken hip.
Cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, at the Malta cemetery. Adams Funeral Home is in charge.
Rachel Klemm
WORLAND, Wyo. - Rachel Klemm, 80, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, at her home.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Zion Lutheran Church with interment in Riverview Memorial Gardens. Veile Mortuary is in charge.
Louise M. Mascarena
Louise M. Mascarena, 59, of Billings, fought a courageous eight year battle with liver disease. On Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, she was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Her quiet caring way brought her love and respect of all those whose lives she touched. She is an unforgettable eternal light that will never die. Thank you for the memories! OXOXOX.
Louise was born July 18, 1940, in Rosebud County, to Lola and Jesse Pabolo. She attended school in Rosebud County and Huntley. She also attended school at the Vo-Tech Center in Billings. She was a volunteer at family service and worked for several restaurants in Billings.
Louise married
and is survived by her husband, Fermin Mascarena; a daughter, Linda Mascarena and her husband, Greg Helmts; five sons, Anthony Mascarena, Mark Mascarena, Paul Mascarena and wife, Tracy, all of Billings, Robert Mascarena and wife, Pat, of Reno, Nev., and John Mascarena of Billings; a brother, Roy Pabolo and wife, Arlene of Forsyth; a sister, Liz Brown and husband, Tom of Virginia; 14 grandchildren: Tony, Tyler, Desaree, Marcus, Jessica, Shayla, Andie, Cassidy, Adam, Hannah, Robert, Jordan, Tevin and Andreja; numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lola and father, Jess, and two sisters, Juanita Pabolo and Anita Dragoo.
"We love you and miss you!" Until we meet again, rest in Peace and Suffer no more.
Vigil services will be 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, at the Saint Patrick's Co-Cathedral, 215 N. 31st. Funeral mass will be at noon Tuesday, Sept 7, at St. Patrick's. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. at the Forsyth cemetery, Forsyth. Smith Downtown Chapel in charge of arrangements.
Pete and Beverly (Strouf) Metrovich
MONARCH - Pete and Beverly (Strouf) Metrovich passed away Sept. 3, 1999, at their cabin in Monarch.
Pete was born Feb. 11, 1926, in Arrowcreek, and graduated from high school at Stanford in 1944. He ranched and farmed in Judith Basin County, and married
Beverly Strouf on June 15, 1952. They worked and resided on their ranch and adopted three children in 1962: a daughter, Roxene, and then twin boys, Les and Larry. They retired and moved to the Monarch area where they spent their last remaining years, developing close relationships within the community.
Their love for each other and their granddaughter, Lani (Pu), was the focus of their lives. They were rarely apart in 47 years and their relationship with each other was uniquely close. They were people you could count on to be their if you needed them and will be remembered for their good qualities, especially their giving and loving natures.
Beverly was born on March 9, 1936, and was taken from us too soon. She had so many plans with her granddaughter, when Lani finished school, and was looking forward to everything. Beverly's wishes, as expressed to her granddaughter when her time came, was to be cremated, her ashes to be scattered in the wind at the cabin, because she couldn't think of a more wonderful place to be. Lani will comply with her wishes in a private time.
Pete was continually adamant throughout his life about not having funeral or memorial services held and his wishes will be respected.
Survivors include a daughter, Roxene Gillette and husband, Brian of Bozeman; two sons, Les and Larry Metrovich, both of Seattle, Wash.; Peggy Hess of Great Falls; Pat Lervold of Seattle; Truman and Pat Strouf of Billings; Mike Strouf of Miles City; Mary Reilly of Stanford; Louise Lemond of Lewistown; Irene Graden of McAllister; and Evelyn McVay of Kalispell; and three grandchildren.
It was requested by the family of Mr. and Mrs. (Strouf) Metrovich to include this story that was printed in the Great Falls Tribune on Sept. 6, 1999:
The daughter of a Monarch couple who died in a murder-suicide Friday said Sunday that she doesn't think her parents planned the tragic ending.
Peter Metrovich, 73, shot his 65-year-old wife, Beverly, twice at about 8 p.m., according to the Cascade County Sheriff's Department.
After delivering a note to a neighbor instructing him to call 9-1-1, Peter Metrovich went home and shot himself, authorities said.
The shootings occurred at the couple's log home south of Monarch. Authorities recovered a rifle and handgun at the scene.
Roxene Gillette, Bozeman, one of the Metrovich's three surviving children, said by telephone that her mother attempted to get away from Peter Metrovich.
Gillette said her father shot her mother in the back. He then retrieved another gun and shot her in the head.
"They had everything to live for in life, " said Gillette, who runs a small business in Bozeman. "I don't think there's an adequate explanation for the solution he chose. We all believe it was an act of momentary insanity."
Lt. Jim Bruckner of the Cascade County Sheriff's Department said Sunday that Metrovich left behind two letters.
One was to his granddaughter, Pualani Gillette, 16, who is Roxene Gillette's daughter. Neighbors and Gillette said the Metrovichs were deeply fond of Pualani Gillette, who had spent summers with the couple in past years.
A second letter Metrovich wrote, to his attorney, stated his reason for the shooting. Bruckner said he couldn't provide details. Roxene Gillette said she hadn't seen the letter.
Contrary to an earlier report, Bruckner said Metrovich did not write in the letter to his lawyer that the couple was having trouble with one of their three adult children which prompted the shootings.
Bruckner said Metrovich made references only to his wife.
"It was a problem between those two and a situation that had developed between those two, " Bruckner said.
Besides Roxene Gillette of Bozeman, the Metrovichs has two sons, Leslie and Lawrence Metrovich, both of Seattle.
Sheriff John Strandell said family members would be interviewed to see if they could help provide clues.
"We're just going to try and piece together the facts as best we can to determine why he did this, " Strandell said.
Autopsies were performed Saturday.
"It just seems unreal, " Harley Karlson, 74, a good friend and neighbor to the couple, said Sunday.
Karlson said he and his wife, Grace, met the couple about 10 years ago through their son, who did work for the Metrovichs. He put in their septic tank, planted trees and built their garage.
The Karlsons saw the Metrovichs almost daily. The Metrovichs delivered their morning newspaper. The two couples had dinners together and went on drives and trips.
Karlson said the Metrovichs always remembered birthdays and anniversaries.
Roxene Gillette said her parents has an unusually devoted relationship. Prior to moving to Monarch, they ranched in the Utica area.
On 6, 000 acres, the couple raised Hereford cattle and grew wheat and barley.
They adopted Gillette, who is 37 now, and her brother, Leslie and Lawrence, who are twins and also 37.
"I don't think we'll ever be able to say what happened, " Gillette said.
J.R. O'Neill
SHEPERD - James Robert O'Neill Jr. ("J.R."), 51, of Frey Road, Shepherd, died Labor Day, Sept. 6, 1999, at the home of Dan and Kathy Toney in Billings. He was surrounded by family. J.R., born Sept. 30, 1947, in Charleston, S.C., was the youngest son of the late James Robert and Mary Lannon O'Neill. He was also preceded in death by his twin sister, Patricia O'Neill Ludwig.
J.R. worked for Billings Trophy in the manufacturing area for many years. Later, he worked at Tomahawk Transportation, also of Billings. Before the onset of his extended illness, J.R. worked occasionally as a ranch hand at Tomahawk Land and Cattle of Shepherd. J.R.'s hobbies centered around antiques of many kinds. Whether it be coins, guns, tools, or equipment, he was continuously fascinated with collecting and understanding how older items were made and used.
J.R. is survived by his sisters, Sr. Mary Aquin O'Neill, RSM, of Baltimore, Md., Kathleen O'Neill Toney and her husband, Dan, of Billings; his brother, Terrence Michael O'Neill of Shepherd; and 10 nieces and nephews: Ben, Becky, Bryan, and Bob Toney of Billings; Adrian and Carolyn O'Neill of Seattle, Wash.; Erin O'Neill of Broomfield, Colo.; Sacha, Molly, Hannah Ludwig and their father, Don Ludwig, all of Bristol, Conn. His passing will also be mourned by many friends and associates in the Billings and Shepherd areas.
The family acknowledges with deep gratitude the skilled and compassionate care provided to J.R. throughout his extended illness by Dr. Charlotta Eaton, M.D., the staff of the Dialysis Clinic, Inc.; the Sisters of Charity and Staff of St. Vincent's Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in the name of J.R. O'Neill to The Elizabeth Seton Clinic of St. Vincent's. A liturgy in celebration of J.R.'s life and promised resurrection was held by the family.
Paul Forest Roby
Paul Forest Roby passed away on Sept. 4, 1999, at his home in Billings. Son of Forest Orvile and Ruth Hedges Roby. He was born in Camp Crook, S.D. on Oct. 4, 1931.
Paul was very proud of his western heritage, particularly his grandfather, J.P. Hedges, who was a practicing dentist in Ekalaka, and who rode with the Rough Riders in the Spanish American War in 1898.
Paul retired in 1966 after 30 years employed by Western Airlines/Delta Airlines. Paul enjoyed coaching his sons in Little League and a highlight was taking his all star team to the state tournament in Great Falls.
His passion later was running race horses, and during this time, developed a strong and loyal friendship with Jerry and Sue Backlund.
Paul is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Judd and Scott; granddaughter, Hayley "Whistle Breeches"; sister, Kathleen Schell of Billings; in-laws, cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death are his father, Forest; mother, Ruth; and brother, Judd.
In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral services.
Norma Jean Vaughn
Norma Jean Vaughn, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, went to he with her Savior on Saturday, Sept. 4. 1999.
She was born to Ward and Amy Norton Feb. 9, 1925, in Moore, Okla. She graduated from Newcastle High School, Newcastle, Okla., in 1943. She married
Calvin C. Vaughn April 12, 1946. They were devoted to one another for 53 years. She was a loving mother to her five children and a doling grandmother to eleven grandchildren. She was affectionately known as "Granny Jean" to her grandchildren. She never forgot anyone's birthday nor missed an opportunity to make others feel special. She lived to nurture her family and friends. Her heart was seen through her beautiful handiwork and her Christian service at Rimrock Baptist Church. Granny Jean was a light in so many people's lives and her presence will be missed, but not forgotten.
She is preceded in death by her parents and infant son. She is survived by her loving husband, Calvin C. Vaughn; her son, Bill (Nancy) Vaughn; her three daughters: Jeanetta (Alan) Jarratt, Janice (Mark) Krenzke, Donna (Ross) Riphenburg; her sister, Beth (Cotton) Brown; and her brother, Richard (Connie) Norton. Her grandchildren are: Tracy (Chris) Hornsby, Josh (Becca) Vaughn. Jessica Jarratt, Chris Jarratt, Matthew, Rachael, Paul, Stephen, Siena Krenzke, and Audra and Laura Beth Riphenburg.
Services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2 p.m., at Rimrock Baptist Church. Donations to the American Diabetes Association and the Disabled American Veterans may be given in memory of our beloved Granny Jean in lieu of flowers.
Michelotti Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Herman Badt
SIDNEY - Herman Badt, 72, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at his home.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church with interment in the Sidney cemetery. Fulkerson Funeral Home is in charge.
Jack Eugene Ellis
Jack E. Ellis, 54, of Billings, died Saturday, Sept. 4, 1999, at home of cancer. He was born Oct. 20, 1944, in Ottawa, Kan., a son of Lee and Francis Ellis. Jack moved to Helena at an early age, with his parents, where he was educated.
He had worked as a truck driver and married
Tami Grussing in Billings on Sept. 14, 1990. The lived in the Bull Mountain area before returning to Billings in 1999. Jack loved to fish, hunt, and work with cars and motorcycles, but especially loved his children. Jack was always known for helping others.
Survivors include his wife, Tami; son, Shawn of Billings; daughter, Samantha of the family home; his mother, Francis of Helena; five brothers, two sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews of which he was very fond. He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Cremation or Funeral Gallery. Scattering of the cremated remains will be at his favorite area near Canyon Ferry. Memorials may be made to the Samantha Ellis Education Fund, 213 S. 33rd St., Billings, MT 59101. Arrangements were made by Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Louise M. Mascarena
Louise M. Mascarena, 59, of Billings, fought a courageous eight year battle with liver disease. On Friday, Sept. 3, 1999, she was called home to be with our Lord Jesus Christ. Her quiet caring way brought her love and respect of all those whose lives she touched. She is an unforgettable eternal light that will never die. Thank you for the memories! OXOXOX.
Louise was born July 10, 1940, in Rosebud County, to Lola and Jesse Pabolo. She attended school in Rosebud County and Huntley. She also attended school at the Vo-Tech Center in Billings. She was a volunteer at family service and worked for several restaurants in Billings.
Louise married
and is survived by her husband, Fermin Mascarena; a daughter, Linda Mascarena and her husband, Greg Helmts; five sons, Anthony Mascarena, Mark Mascarena, Paul Mascarena and wife, Tracy, all of Billings, Robert Mascarena and wife, Pat, of Reno, Nev., and John Mascarena of Billings; a brother, Roy Pabolo and wife, Arlene of Forsyth; a sister, Liz Brown and husband, Tom of Virginia; 14 grandchildren: Tony, Tyler, Desaree, Marcus, Jessica, Shayla, Andie, Cassidy, Adam, Hannah, Robert, Jordan, Tevin and Andreja; numerous nieces and nephews and countless friends and family.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Lola and father, Jess, and two sisters, Juanita Pabolo and Anita Dragoo.
"We love you and miss you!" Until we meet again, rest in Peace and Suffer no more.
Vigil services will be 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 6, at the Saint Patrick's Co-Cathedral, 215 N. 31st. Funeral mass will be at noon Tuesday, Sept 7, at St. Patrick's. Interment will follow at 4 p.m. at the Forsyth cemetery, Forsyth. Smith Downtown Chapel in charge of arrangements.
