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Eugene 'Gene' Rogerson
TERRY - Eugene "Gene" Rogerson, 73, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000, at the Friendship Villa Care Center in Miles City.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the Veterans Section in the Prairie County cemetery with full military rites. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge.
Samuel F. Taylor
GLENDIVE - Samuel F. Taylor, 71, died on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000, at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point from cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at the Chapel of the Silvernale-Silha funeral Home in Glendive. Interment will be in the Dawson Memorial cemetery.
Edward A. 'Nute' Anklam
CULBERTSON - Edward "Nute" A. Anklam died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, at Roosevelt Memorial Nursing Home in Culbertson, where he had been a resident for two and a half years.
He was born in Rolette, N.D. on June 17, 1907, to Charles and Martha (Reinke) Anklam. He came to Culbertson in 1920, and graduated from Culbertson High School in 1926.
Nute and Dorothy "Dora" Marcinkowski were united in marriage on Sept. 21, 1931. Dora passed away in 1981.
In 1940, Nute was called to active duty with the National Guard and served with the 163rd Infantry and 186 Infantry of the 41st Division. During WWII he was stationed in Australia for two and a half years and saw action in both New Guinea and Biak Island. He was discharged as a Major in 1946 and earned two bronze stars for valor. Nute returned home to Culbertson and began a long career with the post office, retiring as postmaster in 1975.
Nute had a love for antiques and old machinery. He could take anything from a junk pile and make it work. He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, American Legion Post No. 81, charter member of the N.E. Montana Threshers Association, lifetime board member of the Culbertson Museum, lifetime member of the National Trappers Association, a member of the state and national Retired Postmasters Association, and was one of the longest acting members of the Culbertson Volunteer Fire Department.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Survivors include his son, Edward of Culbertson; daughters, Gwen (Dick) French of Billings, and Carol (John) Self of Poteau, Okla.; two brothers, Charles and Don Anklam both of Rolette, N.D.; and one sister, Orian Harrington of Seattle, Wash.; eleven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitations will be held beginning at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Sr. Anthony's Catholic Church with a vigil service at 7:30 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 27, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Culbertson with Rev. Fr. Oliver Doyle of Culbertson officiating. Interment will be in Hillside cemetery. Everson-Clayton Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Milton B. Rogers
LIVINGSTON - Milton B. Rogers, 77, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, at Livingston Rehab and Health Care Center.
Memorial service will be held later in the spring. Cremation was held at Cremation or Funeral Gallery.
Lois Edith Robb (Kenney)
Lois Edith Robb (Kenney) departed from this world on Jan. 23, 2000, to embark on a long awaited trip to be with her mother. Lois was born on Nov. 9, 1911, at Lincoln, Idaho, the daughter of Alexander and Margaret Austin Robb, farmers / ranchers. When Lois was 5 years old, she lost her mother to an illness which left a tremendous void and influenced the rest of her life.
Lois was united in marriage to George S. Kenney of Henry's Lake, Idaho, on Sept. 13, 1933, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. From this marriage two children were born: Betty Jean and Dean. Their love of ranching and the outdoors began with managing the Salisbury Ranch at Henry's Lake in 1937.
Eventually, they were able to fulfill a dream in owning a ranch at Sarpy Creel Basin east of Hardin in 1944 and, lastly, the ranch at St. Xavier in January 1949. While living there, Lois helped organize the first 4-H Club in the Sarpy Basin and was involved in the building of the new Wolf School. Lois moved to Billings in 1961 where she became an active advocate for RSVP.
Lois loved the mountains, children, people, animals and birds. Her greatest accomplishment besides being a mother was being a grandmother. Her "Spit Fire" spirit and tenacious attitude lives on in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We will love you always and remember all the wonderful stories.
Lois's survivors are: daughter, Betty Jean Spatzierath of Worden; son, George Dean (Joyce) Kenney of Billings; grandchildren: Victor (Mary) Martin of Belgrade, Sherrie Kautz of Billings, Ella (Joe) Laemmle of Huntley; step-grandchildren: Patrick Kenney of Billings, Michael Kenney of Billings; great-grandchildren: Chris, Bryan and Jessica Kautz and Kelsey Martin; Four sisters-in-law: Cynny Kenney, Margaret Scruggs, Phyllis Robb and Joanne Kenney; numerous nieces, nephews, friends, and long time friend, Dorothy Couture.
A special thank you to all the staff at Western Manor for all kindness and care given to Lois during her stay.
Graveside services will be 12:00 noon, Thursday, at the Huntley cemetery. Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Melvin L. Couture
Melvin L. Couture, 72, of Billings, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, at Eagle Cliff Manor after a short illness. Memorial is 11am Saturday at Cremation or Funeral Gallery. Inurnment will be later in Mobridge; memorials to Big Sky Hospice.
He was born in Mobridge on Jan. 4, 1928. Melvin worked as a driller for Bureau of Reclamation and later at Ford Garage in Chester and Northern Testing Labs in Great Falls and Billings until retiring. He married
Rae Hahn Nov. 24, 1950, in Sheridan. He enjoyed music , reading, welding, and working on his cars.
Survivors include his former wife, Rae of Walla Walla; Two daughters, Jeannie (Doug) Robinson and Linda Colburn, all of Billings; one son, Wayne (Elaine) Couture of Walla Walla; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his brothers and sister.
Josephine (Josie) Johns
Josephine (Josie) Johns passed away Jan. 24, 2000, at her home. Josie was born Nov. 20, 1912, in Parsons, Kan., the daughter of Mark and Hattie (Smith) Parker.
Josie had a three year teacher's certificate but did not continue getting her B.A. She married
her high school sweetheart, Merle Johns, in Harrisonville, Mo., in 1935.
They moved to Billings, Mont., in l948. Merle opened Johns Plumbing, Heating and Cooling in 1950. Josie assisted Merle in the business for 20 years.
Besides working in the business, she was very active in many outside affairs: president of Billings Newcomers Club; president of the Social Order of the Beauceant and a 50-year member of that order; a 50-year member of Eastern Star No. 49, Parsons, Kan.; president of the Ladies Activities, Yellowstone Country Club; president of the Montana auxiliary of Plumbing , Heating and Cooling Contractors; national president of the National Auxiliary of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors; member of the Billings Duplicate Bridge Club and a Bronze Life Master in Duplicate Bridge. With her work and all these activities she never forgot to care for her family. She was an immaculate housekeeper, an excellent cook, grew beautiful roses and always had time to enjoy and spend time with her family.
Her beloved husband, Merle, passed away in 1990. After his death, she spent many years as a volunteer at Deaconess Billings Clinic Health System; a founder and volunteer at Zoo Montana; a member and volunteer to Friends of the Billings Library. Josie has been a member of the First Christian Church since l950.
She is survived by a son, Merle P. Johns and wife, Diana of Billings; a daughter, Linda J. Cook; two grandsons, Merle P. Johns Jr. and Mark Johns; a special granddaughter, Audra L. Cook. Her request was cremation and a family service:
"When I come to the end of the day
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom filled room.
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love and good times we shared
Miss me but let me go."
Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice, P. 0. Box 35033, Blgs, 59104 or Rocky Mountain Home Care, 2110 Overland, 59102.
Alice N. West
BERKELEY, Calif. - Alice N. West, 100, formerly of Billings, died Monday, Jan. 17, at a Berkeley hospital. Family services are planned in Billings.
Melvin Theodore Gunnar Bakken
BOZEMAN - Melvin Theodore Gunnar Bakken passed away Monday, Jan. 10, 2000, at the Deaconess Hospital in Bozeman.
Melvin was born Jan. 18, 1911, to Martin and Thora Lovstad Bakken at Fox Creek, west of Crane, Mont., on his mother's homestead. He attended grade school at Epworth and high school in Sidney. Melvin served for two years in the Montana Army National Guard, joining at the young age of 14. On May 28, 1932, Melvin married
the Epworth School teacher, Adell Anez. They farmed and raised their family near Crane. In 1981, Melvin and Adell retired and moved to Billings. Adell passed away in 1995, and Melvin moved to Bozeman in 1998.
Melvin served as a Richland County Commissioner for two terms from 1956 to 1968 and served for several years as a member of the Anderson School Board. He was a 56-year Charter Member of the Sidney Moose Lodge No. 856, a member of the Son's of Norway and the Sidney Elks Lodge No. 1782.
Survivors include his children: Pat and Bud Christoffersen, Deer Park, Wash.; Ted and Marilyn Bakken, Billings; Marty and Barb Bakken, Bozeman; Dodie and Butch Clapper, Billings; Jacque and Calvin Bucklin, Great Falls; son-in-law, Lester Albright, Sidney, Mont.; 26 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Melvin was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years; two daughters, Melva Jean Peterson and Kay Albright; his sister, Carmen Melnick; and brother, Leonard Bakken.
Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, at the Fulkerson Funeral Home in Sidney, Mont., with interment following at the Riverside cemetery in Savage.
For those wishing to do so, memorial contributions in his name may be made to the MONDAK Heritage Center, 12 3rd Ave. SE, Sidney, MT 59270, or the charity of choice, in lieu of flowers.
Harriette Irene Stark
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Funeral services for Harriette Irene Stark, 72, formerly of Lodge Grass, will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000, at Kane Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the Elks cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Elks Building Fund in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, PO Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Pete A. Salzman
WORLAND, Wyo. - Pete A. Salzman, 93, died on Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000, at Community Care of America.
Rosary will be recited at the Bryant Funeral Home at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, from St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Interment will follow the Mass at the Riverview Memorial Gardens cemetery.
Donald Ray Foster
The loving soul of Donald Ray Foster, who touched countless lives at St. Pius X Catholic Church and throughout the communities of Billings and Lewistown, peacefully passed on while surrounded by his loving family on Saturday Jan. 22, 2000. Don, 62, of Billings, died at St. Vincent Hospital after a courageous fight against the genetic disease, hemochromatosis.
Don was born in Gooding, Idaho, April 18, 1937 to Eva and Howard Foster. He attended elementary school in Bridger, Mont. and Colusa, Calif. and graduated from Colusa High School in 1954. While attending Stanford University, he was a member of the Stanford Marching Band, Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity, Class of 1958 Executive Committee and President of the Methodist Wesley Foundation, graduating in 1958.
After attending Stanford Medical School for two years, Don accepted a commission as an officer in the U.S. Navy in Pensacola, Fla. As an aviation physiologist in the Medical Service Corps at El Centrol Naval Air Station in Calif., he was part of the combined Air Force and Navy research and development effort during the early Gemini and Apollo space programs.
Don married
Rosalie Levitte, of Lewistown, July 6, 1963 and lived in Lewistown for 22 years, raising a family of five children. He owned and operated Foster's Honey Ranch, once one of Montana's largest honey producing operations. The business distributed honey throughout the United States, Europe and Saudi Arabia. He was Vice President of the Mid-U.S. Honey Producers Association.
Don was a Montana Delegate at the Democratic National Convention and a delegate to the Montana Constitutional Convention, serving on the Bill of Rights Committee. He was a senator in the Montana State Legislature and served as chairman of the State Institutions Finance Subcommittee.
He participated in the Ecumenical Christian movement through Cursillo at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Lewistown. He was a member of the Rotary Club in Lewistown, Arlington, Va., and Billings, serving as president of the Lewistown club.
The Foster family lived in Arlington from 1985 to 1989 while he worked as a legislative assistant to former Congressman Pat Williams. After returning to Montana, he helped and counseled many people as an advisor for the St. Vincent De Paul Society.
Don became a pastoral minister at St. Pius X Catholic Church in July 1997. He coordinated marriage and baptismal preparation and the ministry to the hospitals and the homebound. Don also served on the Parish Christian Service Commission, worked with Habitat for Humanity and participated in the Billings Clergy Association. Don especially loved hospital ministry and completed two units of clinical pastoral education.
He loved beekeeping, the San Francisco 49ers, and the author Henri Nouwen. He graciously supported his wife's many musical activities.
Don was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Foster. He leaves to remember him: his beloved wife, Rosalie of Billings; his father, Howard, and stepmother, Pauline, of Mount Vernon, Wash.; five children, Laura Gilskey and her husband, Tim, of Hilger, Michael and his wife, Ann, of Richmond, Va., Bryan and his wife, Rose, of Lexington, Ky., Elisa, of Denver, and Maelynn, of Evansville, Ind.; his brothers, K. Robert of Stockton, Calif., Jim and his wife, Cathy, of Cobb Mountain, Calif., Jerry and his wife, Lori, and his sister Diane, her husband Don, both of Colusa, Calif.; his grandchildren, Tyler, Travis, Patrick, Grace and Christopher; sister-in-law, Mitzi Carter, and her husband, Tom, of Kelso, Ore.; brother-in-law, Bob Levitte, and his wife, Ann; and 18 nieces and nephews.
A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, and the funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, at St. Pius X Catholic Church at Broadwater Ave. and 18th St. Interment will immediately follow at Calvary cemetery, adjacent to St. Pius X Catholic Church.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist is in charge of funeral arrangements. Memorial donations can be made to St. Pius X Catholic Church, the Sacred Heart Renewal Center or the Kateri Indian Ministry.
James Lincoln Cleveland
James Lincoln Cleveland, passed away on Jan. 21, 2000, at Evergreen Health Care Center in Billings. He was born Aug. 28, 1924, in Billings to DeForest and Verna Mills Cleveland. He attended schools on the Huntley Project and farmed with his father and brothers.
He married
Patricia Stewart, on April 21, 1947, in Roundup, Mont. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and two brothers, Robert of Seattle, Wash. and Roy of Lewistown.
He survived by three children, Arlene White of Billings; James Lee (Jean), and Michael Joe (Rosie) of Ballantine. Three brothers, Fred (Jean) of Mission, Texas; Walt (Phyllis) of Ballantine and Don (Jane) of Billings. Four grandchildren, Theresa White Silvesan and Curtis White of Billings; Raven and Allen Cleveland of Ballantine. Three step grandchildren, Mary Jo (Richard) Nelson, of Great Falls; Shannon (Todd) Paddock, of Helena, and Bob (Karen) Grace of Missoula. Two great-grandchildren, Nicole and Katelyn Silvesan of Billings; and eight step great-grandchildren, Veronica, Roxane, and Rebecca Nelson, of Great Falls; William and Jaden Paddock of Helena; Jordan, Sarai and Joshua Grace of Missoula.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, at the Elementary School Gym in Worden. Memorials to the Cleveland Scholarship Fund c/o Marlene Krum, Huntley Project Schools, Worden, MT 59088.
