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Cecil Malli
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Cecil Malli, 67, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999, at the V.A. Medical Center.
Visitation will be 1-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, and 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home with interment in Willow Grove cemetery in Buffalo.
Gretchen Ohlson
GLASGOW - Gretchen Ohlson, 89, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital of natural causes.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, at Bell Mortuary Chapel with interment in the Nashua City cemetery.
Jule Thomas Olson
Jule T. Olson, 94, formerly of Bonita Springs, Fla., and Superior, Wis., died Wednesday Oct. 27, at Eagle Cliff Manor.
He was born May 7, 1905, in Superior. He farmed in northern Wisconsin and sailed as a merchant seaman on the Great Lakes.
His wife, Elisabeth, preceded him in death in November of 1997. Jule is survived by son, Tom (wife, Elaine) Olson of Billings; daughter, Mary (husband, Bob) Huse of River Falls, Wis.; and grandson, Scott Olson of Tucson, Ariz.
Memorial Services will be held 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Simplicity Burial & Cremation Services, 528 Lake Elmo Drive. Cremation to follow.
Earl Reese
MILES CITY - Earl Reese, 86, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, in Miles City.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, in the Greenfield cemetery, Greenfield, Iowa.
Daniel 'Grizz' Worlie
ANACONDA - Daniel Wayne "Grizz" Worlie, 46, formerly of Billings and Miles City, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, in Anaconda of an aneurism.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with interment in the Veterans section in the Custer County cemetery, also in Miles City.
Lester Alweis
Lester Alweis, 86, died of natural causes at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999. He was born Dec. 2, 1912, to Joe and Jessie Alweis in Lewistown. He attended primary and high school in Lewistown and graduated at age 15. After graduating from Fergus County High in 1928, he attended the University of Pennsylvania, earning a degree from the Wharton School of Finance in 1932.
During the mid-1930s when the Fort Peck Dam was being built, Les returned to Montana. He and his brother Norman opened their first men's retail stores in Glasgow and Cut Bank. In 1936, Les returned to Lewistown to operate "The Hub" founded by his father.
On June 1, 1937, Les married
Rosella Miller in Minneapolis. As newlyweds they settled in Lewistown. They shared 57 beautiful years until Rosella's death in 1994. After raising their children, Les and Rosella moved to Billings in 1965 to operate Jasons. From 1950 until 1980 Les, along with his brothers, Norm and Paul, participated in the management of seven stores - one in Dallas, two in Fort Worth, Texas, two in Louisville, Ky., and two stores in Montana.
Les, always an ardent supporter of his community, led a five-year community fund-raising campaign in the 1960s to build the Yogo Inn in Lewistown. The Yogo remains one of the major assets in the Lewistown area. He was president of the hotel board of directors until the late 1980s.
Simultaneously, he joined a group of Billings citizens who revitalized the Northern Hotel. As the president of the board, he helped guide the hotel management until its sale.
Les had a passion for dry fly fishing, growing roses, beautiful flowers, clean cars, cloth napkins, Brahms, Beethoven, Mozart, and Bach.
His family has always been the utmost importance to him. His devotion and love will always be remembered by family members: son, Don and wife, Ellen; daughter, Elaine Ziskind and husband, Joel; brother, Norman and wife, Shirley; brother-in-law, Alvin Miller and wife, Millie; grandson, Sheldon Alweis and wife, Tracy; granddaughters, Jody Alweis and Monica Ziskind; great-granddaughters, Hilary and Caitlin Alweis; two nieces, Peggy de la Morena and Janet Swadden. His brother, Paul, preceded him in death in 1965.
Personifying the word integrity, Les will be remembered by his family and friends as a true "gentle man" as well as a gentleman, one who has left a memorable impression with all who knew him. His life was centered around his family, his business and community, his religion, and generosity to others. He made an impact on those whose paths he crossed on his life's journey. His kindness, grace and dignity will last forever.
He was a member of the Al Bedoo Shrine, Scottish Rite, life member of the Elks, Petroleum Club, Yellowstone Country Club, and Congregation Beth Aaron.
Funeral services will be conducted by Uri Barnea at 3 p.m. Friday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist with interment in Beth Aaron cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are encouraged to Congregation Beth Aaron (CBA) Endowment Foundation, Box 187, Billings, MT 59103; Big Sky Hospice, Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107; or the charity of one's choice.
John Brown Bawden
John Brown Bawden, 68, 1610 Virginia Lane, Billings, died Oct. 24, 1999, at his home, of natural causes. John was born April 4, 1931, in Nickwall, Mont. He graduated from Fairwiew High School in 1949, and Montana State University in Bozeman in 1953, and served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He married
Joan Ierien in 1953, in Sidney, and they moved to Billings in 1956. He worked at the Public Auction Yard, Y-V Fertilizer, Montana Beef Industries, Peavey Feeds, and Standard Chemical.
John enjoyed reading, visiting with his friends, and spending time with his grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Joan; and brother, Lee Bawden. He is survived by his daughters: Kay Grosulak (Dale) of Reno, Nev.; Julie Slotsve (Scott) of Lolo; Mary Jo Zwang (Bruce) of Libby; Bette Abelman (Alan) of Billings; sons: Jack Bawden of Billings; Bob Bawden (Elaine) of Cheyenne, Wyo.; his brother, Jim Bawden of Crown Point, Ind.; and seven grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Monday, Nov. 1, at 9 a.m., at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Private interment at Holy Cross cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Billings Public Library.
Earl W. Davis
Earl W. Davis, 69, of Billings, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, at St. Vincent Hospital.
A private family memorial will be held. Cremation or Funeral Gallery was in charge.
William K. Ferren
POWELL, Wyo. - William K. Ferren died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, at his home.
Visitation will be 8:30-9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Union Presbyterian Church with interment in Crown Hill cemetery.
Frank Harris
HARDIN - Frank Harris, 81, of rural Hardin, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999.
He was born Feb. 4, 1918, in Ozark, Ark., a son of Cole and Ivory Harris. Frank's family later moved to Oklahoma where Frank attended schools and worked on area farms until he enlisted in the U.S. Army in December of 1940. He served as a member of Batt. "F" 75th CA(AA) until his discharge in June of 1945.
Years after his discharge Frank came to the Hardin area where he did seasonal work at the Campbell Farming Corp. and Holly Sugar.
In the late '50s Frank married
Amelia Reichart Sheldon and they made their home in rural Hardin.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife, Amelia of Hardin; four brothers, Hughlet, Kenneth, Elgin and Glenn; three sisters, Hazel, Halla Mae and Colleen. He is also survived by his five sons of a previous marriage: Dwain, Robert, Albert Lee, David and Earl, as well as nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral Services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fairview cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the BHCo. Historical Society for preservation of the Campbell Farming Building or to charity of choice.
Ryan H. Hamilton
POPLAR - Ryan H. Hamilton, infant son of Shannon E. Lezard and Ralph R. Hamilton of Poplar, died on Oct. 25, 1999. He was born on Oct. 23, 1999, at the Benefis East Hospital in Great Falls.
Ryan is survived by his parents; brothers, Daniel and Jay Lezard of Poplar; paternal grandparents, Caroline Baker, Harold Renz Sr., and Larry and Cleo Hamilton, all of Poplar; maternal grandparents, David and Linda Lezard of Poplar; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 29, at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Poplar. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Catholic Church with the Rev. Fr. Michael Schneider, the Rev. Enright Bighorn and Pastor Danny Lindsay officiating. Interment will be in the Chelsea cemetery. Clayton Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Sanford 'Sam' Lee
CIRCLE - Sanford "Sam" Alexander Lee, 88, formerly of Richey, died Oct. 14, 1999, at the McCone County Nursing Home.
A lunch will be at noon Saturday, Oct. 30, at the Richey Senior Center. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at the American Lutheran Church in Richey with interment in the Prairie Lawn cemetery. Clayton Memorial Chapel is in charge.
Dorothy Ann Leiper McMurchie
Dorothy Ann Leiper McMurchie, 93, of Billings, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, at Deaconess Hospital.
The daughter of Judge Frank Purdy Leiper and Lillian Sartain Leiper, Dorothy was born June 22, 1906, in Glendive. She was the eldest of two children.
Dorothy was raised and educated in Glendive. Following high school she continued her education at the Oberlin College Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and received her degree in public school music. She was teaching English and music in Wakonda, S.D., when she met her husband to be, Boyd McMurchie of Centerville, S.D. They were married
in Glendive, July 25, 1934, and had celebrated over 60 years of marriage. Mr. McMurchie preceded her in death, Jan. 6, 1999.
The McMurchies moved from Centerville to Ontario, Ore., in 1935. In 1955 they moved from Payette, Idaho, to Billings.
Music was a source of joy and delight for Dorothy. She began playing the pipe organ at the Glendive Congregational Church at age 12. Over her many years in Billings, she played both organ and piano in nearly all of the churches in town. She was also a cellist with the Billings Symphony. During her years of teaching her orchestra won the South Dakota State Championship as the top orchestra in the state.
She was a lifetime member of the P.E.O. Sorority and the Congregational Church.
Dorothy also had a great love of books and was an avid reader all her life.
Dorothy and Boyd loved traveling and had traveled extensively in the United States and Canada. They also enjoyed a good game of bridge.
Survivors include her daughter, Mary Carol McMurchie of Billings; two sons, Boyd Leiper McMurchie of Mitchell, S.D., and David James McMurchie and his wife, Pauline of Springfield, Va.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Mortuary. Due to the late arrival of family, additional memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mayflower Congregational Church. Prayer services will be held Monday at Wass Home for Funerals in Centerville with interment at Union cemetery, Wakonda.
Memorials may be made to Dr. Robert Schuller's Crystal Cathedral, Garden Grove, CA 92842.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Roman G. Moncur
LOVELL, Wyo. - Roman G. Moncur, 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999, at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at Haskell Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 29, in the Lovell LDS Stake Center. Interment will be in Larkin Sunset Gardens cemetery in Sandy, Utah.
Willard Nash
BIGFORK - Willard Nash, 78, formerly of Redstone, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, at his home.
Vigil services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Plentywood. Funeral liturgy will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 29, at the church with interment in the Redstone cemetery. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Plentywood is in charge.
Unadale A. Peltz
PRESCOTT, Wis. - Unadale A. Peltz was a resident of the St. Croix Care Center in Prescott, formerly residing at the Oakridge Manor in Hastings, Minn. She died at the Regina Medical Center in Hastings on Oct. 27, 1999.
She was born in Atkinson, Neb., on Feb. 7, 1917, to John and Emily (Seymore) Atteberry. She enjoyed traveling. Unadale married
Hugh Peltz on March 6, 1939. They established the Keystone Ranch in Pray, Mont., where they ranched for 30 years. Hugh preceded her in death in 1979.
Unadale Peltz is survived and loved by her son, Hugh A. Peltz and daughter-in-law, Stephanie of Wheatland, Wyo.; and daughter, Nancy A. Craigie and son-in-law, Scott of Hastings. She is also survived and loved by five grandchildren: Mary M. Peltz of Denver, Colo.; Hugh A. Peltz II and Hillary of Newton Corner, Mass; William P. Craigie and Linda of Minneapolis; Heather Craigie of Hastings; and Patrick D. Craigie of Hastings.
Interment will be held at Greenwood cemetery in Newcastle, Wyo., on Nov. 2, 1999. Arrangements were made with the Caturia-Smidt Funeral Home in Hastings.
Mary Ann Novakovich Rathbun
RED LODGE - Mary Ann Novakovich Rathbun, 55, of Red Lodge, died Oct. 26, 1999, at Beartooth Hospital due to complications from a brain tumor.
Mary Ann was born in San Francisco on March 27, 1944. She was raised and educated in Utah and moved to Glendive in the early 1960s. She married
Terry Novakovich in Casper, Wyo., in 1964.
Mary Ann later studied accounting at Sheridan (Wyo.) College. After receiving her associate's degree in 1980, she worked as a bookkeeper. Mary Ann resided in Sheridan, Glendive and Billings prior to moving to Red Lodge.
In 1980 she married
Dennis Rathbun in Billings.
Survivors include two daughters: Karen A. Sayer of Sheridan and Sharon Novakovich of Vallejo, Calif.; her mother, Marjorie Bigler of Ogden, Utah; one sister: Glenda Braegger of Perry, Utah; five brothers: Ron Bigler and Vandace Bigler, both of Ogden, Steven Bigler of Everett, Wash., Bob Bigler of Charleston, S.C., and Len Bigler of Valinda, Calif.; and two grandchildren: Rusty and DeVeinna Sayer of Sheridan.
Memorials may be made to Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation of the United States, 315 Ridgefield Court, Asheville, N.C. 28806.
Private family memorial services will be held at a later date. Olcott Funeral Chapel was in charge of cremation arrangements.
