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Alvin ‘Flash’ Lorash
WORDEN – Alvin “Flash” Lorash, 61, of Worden passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at home of heart failure.
Alvin was born Nov. 8, 1938, in Billings to Francis McLain Lorash and Lillian Lorraine (Mott) Lorash. He was raised in the Billings and Columbus area.
Alvin, also known as “Flash” to his friends, enjoyed hunting and had a passion for fishing. Prior to retiring, Alvin worked numerous ranch jobs in the Montana area.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, LaVerna Lorash of Worden; mother, Lillian Mott of Billings; eight children, Wayne Weber of Roundup, Cindy Rowher of Des Moines, Iowa, Eilene Walter of Billings, Diana and husband, Mike Reishus of Belt, Lillian Brown of Judith Gap, Brenda and husband, Martin Reichert of Billings, Patricia Smith of Billings, and Jennifer and husband, Todd Erickson of Billings; an adopted granddaughter, Brandi Weber of Worden who will greatly miss her grandfather; two brothers, Earl Lorash of Billings and Bob Sagendorf of Salt Lake City; two sisters, LaDonna Miller of Billings and Mary Ann McSloy of Columbia Falls; and many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Lorash, stepfather, Curtis Mott, and son, Steven Weber.
Visitations will begin on Friday at Smith Downtown Chapel. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, May 22, at the Smith Downtown Chapel with burial to follow at the Rockvale cemetery.
“Dad, you will be greatly missed by us all.”
Marie Elizabeth Marxer
GREAT FALLS – Marie Elizabeth Marxer, 86, died on Monday, May 15, 2000, at Missouri River Manor of natural causes.
Visitation will be at 7 p.m. Friday, May 19, at Holy Spirit Parish (Holy Family). Funeral liturgy will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Family. Interment will be in Mt. Olivet cemetery. O’Connor Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Memorials are suggested to Benefis Health Care-Senior Care, P.O. Box 7008, Great Falls, MT 59406-7008.
Marie was born March 10, 1914, to Albert and Elina Johnson at Roberts and graduated from Red Lodge High School. On Feb. 24, 1936, she married
Edward Marxer in Great Falls. He preceded her in death in 1984.
Marie was active in Eden and Selstrom Home Demonstration Clubs, Cascade County Cowbelles, and Deaconess Hospital Auxiliary. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, needlework, music (especially the organ). She loved to travel and to dance.
She is survived by her sons, Marvin Marxer (Vanee) of Great Falls, Gary Marxer (Judy) of Lewistown, and Neal Marxer (Barbara) of Missoula; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and a niece, Nayna McKenzie of Casper, Wyo.
John Slovak
John Slovak, 78, of Billings, passed away Monday, May 15, 2000, after a short, courageous battle with cancer. John was born in Monarch, Wyo., on Nov. 2, 1921, the youngest son of Andrew and Susie Slovak. He attended schools in Monarch and Sheridan, Wyo. John served in the U.S. Army during Word War II.
In 1949, John moved to Billings to join his brothers Andy and Paul in the drive-in food business. The brothers operated the Big Boy Drive-Inns and the Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise for many years. John later worked for Darigold, retiring in 1971.
On Feb. 17, 1953, John and Kate Myers married
. Survivors include his wife, Kate of Billings; his son, David of Great Falls; his daughters, Cheryl Ehrmantraut (Erv) of Billings and Mary Jo Chouinard (Lorenzo) of Riverton, Wyo.; his granddaughters, Brandi Hazen (Wes) of Billings and Amy Chouinard of Riverton; four great-grandchildren; and his brother, Paul (Mary) of Billings. John was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Andy.
John was a 55- year member of American Legion Post No. 4 and a member of B.P.O.E. No. 394. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and for the past 40 years enjoyed summers at his cabin on the West Fork of the Stillwater. John never met a stranger and was always quick with a smile.
Visitation will begin 9 a.m. Wednesday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, May 18, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist. Interment with military honors will follow at Mountview cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, The Humane Society, or the charity of your choice.
Virginia L. Archuleta
Virginia L. Archuleta, 75, of Billings, passed away May 16, 2000, at St. Vincent Hospital of complications after suffering a stroke. She went to heaven with her daughter Melody and son-in-law Mark by her side.
She was born on Aug. 27, 1924, to Curtis and Anna May (Gerboth) Paul in Telluride, Colo. Virginia grew up along with two older sisters and a younger brother in Telluride. She enjoyed relating stories of her happy childhood and the love she had for her siblings and how devoted her parents were to them. During her childhood, she shared many happy times with her special friend Eula Ames of Denver. Their friendship and wonderful memories together have spanned a period of more than 65 years.
Virginia was exceptionally musically talented and found such joy in singing and playing the accordion, saxophone, piano and wide array of other instruments. This gift brought much joy to anyone who heard her play and sing. She loved spending quality time with Melody, Mark, and the family pets that she firmly considered her grandchildren. Her vibrant personality, sparkling smile and warm embraces will be sorely missed.
Survivors include her daughter, Melody Lord and son-in-law, Mark Perez; sons, Neil Lee and John Hayes of California; former husband, Steve Lord and stepson and daughter-in-law, Danny and Diane Lord, all of Las Vegas; extended family, John and Linda Perez of Billings, Christopher and John Perez Jr. of Las Vegas. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, her husband “Daddy Joe” and her siblings.
Viewing will be Friday from 1-5 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at Cremation or Funeral Gallery, Eighth St. W. and St. Johns Ave. Interment will follow at Holy Cross cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Jeff Harnish Memorial Foundation, P.O. Box 30158, Billings, MT 59107.
Ruth E. Wade
Ruth E. Wade was born to Sidney and Winnifred Tucker in Sherwood, N.D., on Jan. 1, 1916. The family homesteaded near Turner, Mont., but when the harsh weather drove the homesteaders out, they moved to the Huntley Project, where they farmed and had a small dairy. Ruth told stories of selling cream and eggs to residents of Billings on the “milk route.”
Ruth met Gene W. Wade while attending Huntley Project High School. After graduating, Ruth attended Billings Normal School and majored in music. Even though music remained a lifelong passion, Gene persuaded Ruth to attend Billings Business College, because “a business education” was more important.
Ruth and Gene married
on Oct. 16, 1938. The couple decided to call Cooke City, Mont., home and started a family. They had two sons, Gene Jr. and Dennis. They built a service station and cabins that became Watuck Lodge. Watuck, which many thought was “an old Indian name” was really a combination of the names Wade and Tucker. Running the lodge in those busy years, Ruth met many guests who became fast friends.
As they added additional property, Ruth put her business degree to good use. At one time, they owned or operated the U. S. Post Office, State Liquor Store, Hiland Saw Mill, Hiland Guide Service and Watuck Lodge. The properties were sold in 1970. Ruth loved living surrounded by mountains. She enjoyed fishing, hiking, playing the organ and singing. She and Gene continued to live in Cooke City until they moved to Billings in the fall of 1987. Ruth said, “We got tired of chopping wood.” Gene Sr. died in March 1993. The last few years of Ruth’s life were not as she would have wanted them to be. Her many years in Cooke City with Gene were the happiest of her life, and she would want people to remember her as she was in those days.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Sid and Winnie Tucker; husband, Gene W. Wade; and brother, Ray Tucker. She is survived by two sons and their families: son, Gene and Marilyn Wade of Billings, granddaughter, Anne-Marie, grandson, Brian; son, Dennis and Susie Wade of Homer, Alaska, granddaughters, Laralie and Winna. Other relatives are sister-in-law, Jackie Tucker; nephews, Steve Tucker, Mark Tucker and their families.
Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, May 20, at the First United Methodist Church, 2800 Fourth Ave. N.
Oscar N. Moe
ROUNDUP – Oscar N. Moe, 91, passed away Tuesday, May 16, at the Roundup Memorial Hospital. He was born Oct. 15, 1908, to Hekon and Christine Moe in Bottineau, N.D. Oscar served in the Army in WWII and was discharged in 1945. He came to Montana in 1952 to Grass Range working construction.
In 1954, he moved to Winnett and worked on the Welter and Raundal Ranches. He also worked for Petroleum County operating heavy equipment and retired in 1972. Oscar loved to play pool, cards and enjoyed eating. He entered the Roundup Nursing Home in 1996 and resided there until his death.
Graveside services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, May 19, at the Winnett cemetery with military honors. Wier Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Susan I. Erickson
GLENDIVE – Susan I. Erickson, age 75, of Glendive, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at the Glendive Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 19, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ with Brother Guy Pontoriero officiating. Interment will be in the Dawson County cemetery. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements.
Susan was born on Dec. 18, 1924, in Glendive, the daughter of C.L. and Grace (Hanks) Brenner. She was raised and educated in Glendive, graduating from Dawson County High School in 1942. She attended Dawson Community College and the University of Montana and graduated in 1947 with a music major. She taught at schools at Frenchtown and Deer Lodge before returning to Glendive where she was a substitute teacher.
On Aug. 25, 1948, Susan was united in marriage to Duane Erickson in Glendive. They have made their home in Glendive since that time.
Susan had always particularly enjoyed the time that she had spent running the soda fountain at Brenner Drug. She loved teaching piano at her home and had taught hundreds of children over the past 40 years. Susan had served as the organist at the Congregational Church for nearly 40 years and had been an accompanist for weddings, music festivals, the Fractured Follies and many other community events.
Susan was the recipient of the Diana Award in 1975 and the Heart of Gold Award in 1986. She was a member of the P.E.O. for over 50 years, the Order of Eastern Star, Bridge Clubs and the Knitting Club.
Survivors include her husband, Duane Erickson of Glendive; three sons, Mark Erickson and his wife, Darla of Glendive, Scott Erickson of Lakeland, Fla., and Todd Erickson and his wife, Tammy of Glendive; her sister-in-law, MaryLou Brenner of Glendive; six grandchildren, Stephanie, Chad, Leann, Scott, Megan and Kelsey.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, “Bun” Brenner.
Memorials are suggested to the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Glendive or the charity of the donor’s choice.
Dolores M. Lawrence Maykuth
BOZEMAN – Dolores M. Lawrence Maykuth, lifelong resident of Bozeman, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at the Pioneer Medical Center in Big Timber.
Dolores was born March 8, 1908, in Battle Creek, Neb., the eldest daughter of John and Minne Johnson Lawrence. When she was 5 years old, her parents homesteaded in the Tierney Basin near Maudlow, Mont. As a young child, she shared the hard work of having to clear sagebrush for a garden, carrying water from a spring and helping to care for her younger brothers and sisters. She walked several miles to attend the Maudlow grade school.
So great was her desire for an education that she left home to work for her board and room to attend Gallatin County High School and Montana State College. She graduated from college in 1931 and attended the Normal School in Billings to obtain her teaching certificate. She taught rural schools in Maudlow and Chestnut.
While teaching at the Chestnut School, she met and married
Frank Leopold Maykuth on May 30, 1934. They moved to Bozeman in 1938. Together they raised and educated three children, John, Betty, and Jan who remember Mom’s homemade bread and cinnamon rolls that were warm and ready when they came home from school. Having lived through the depression, she and Frank always taught the value of friendship and family over material things. They both had a strong sense of social justice and valued the role of working men and women and believed in the importance of unions.
Devoted in her service to the First Lutheran Church in Bozeman, Dolores taught Sunday school, lead Bible classes for the elderly at the Gallatin County Rest Home, and cleaned the church. She and Gretchen Kehrberg bundled clothes and prepared care packages for Europe in the aftermath of World War II.
Dolores returned to teaching when her children were in college, teaching at Anderson, Fort Ellis, Chestnut and Ophir Schools. She retired from teaching in 1970.
Her survivors include her son, John Maykuth of Bozeman; her daughters, Betty Emilsson of Miles City, Jan Counter and her husband, Richard of Big Timber; her sister, Renetta Snyder of St. Paul, Minn.; her brothers, Ben Lawrence of Oceanside, Calif., and Arlyn Lawrence of Phoenix. Survivors also include grandchildren, Gunnar Emilsson and his wife, Karen of Helena, Ingrid Emilsson of Denver, John Counter of Big Timber, Joyce Stephens and her husband, Mark, and their children, Chance and Chase, and John Emilsson of Frazer, Mont., and many nieces and nephews for whom she held great affection.
Preceding her in death was her husband, Frank Maykuth; her parents, John and Minne Lawrence; her brothers, Herbert, Dorman, and Henry; her sister, Leola; and her son-in-law, R. Gunnar Emilsson.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, at the First Lutheran Church in Bozeman with Rev. Robert Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow at the Sunset cemetery. Viewing will be held from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday and Friday at Lowry Funeral Home in Big Timber. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to the Eden Project, c/o Pioneer Medical Center, P. Box 1228, Big Timber, MT 59011 or the charity of one’s choice.
Lance Novakovich
SHERIDAN, Wyo. – Lance R. Novakovich, 85, died on Sunday, May 14, 2000, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 19, at Kane Funeral Home.
Ethel C. Vance
SHERIDAN, Wyo. – Ethel Carroll Vance, 83, died on Tuesday, May 16, 2000, at Memorial Hospital.
Cremation has taken place and private family memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 18, at First Baptist Church.
Fred H. Adsit
SHERIDAN, Wyo. – Fred H. Adsit, 78, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in the VA Medical Center.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 19, in Mount Hope cemetery, Big Horn, with military rites by the American Legion and Wyoming National Guard. Ferries Funeral Home is in charge.
Erma M. Lode
LEWISTOWN – Erma M. Lode, 92, of Lewistown died Thursday evening at the central Montana Medical Center of natural causes. She was born Aug. 14, 1908, in Mound City, Mo., the daughter of John W. and Charlotte E. (Wilson) Caton. The family moved to Montana in 1910 homesteading south of Lewistown in the Snowy Mountains. She began her schooling at Bear Paw School. They moved into Lewistown in 1919, and she completed her schooling in Lewistown graduating from Fergus High School in 1928. She then taught school for two years in Wheatland County. On June 29, 1930, she was united in marriage to Herman Lode. They made their home around Lewistown. In 1950, she went to work at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lewistown, and in 1954 she became an LPN. In 1956, they began operating the Spring Creek Rest Home until it closed in 1965. She returned to St. Joseph’s Hospital where she worked until she retired in 1974. On June 29, 1980, Herman and Erma celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Herman passed away in 1981. She continued to live in Lewistown until the time of her death.
She was a member of the Christian Women’s Council, Women of the Moose, Academy Friendship and Heath Homemakers.
She is survived by one daughter, Helen Carol Fowler of Billings, Mont.; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Erma Lode will be Monday at 3 p.m. in the Cloyd Chapel with interment to follow in the Lewistown City cemetery. The Cloyd Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Friends may make memorials to The Central Montana Hospice or the charity of their choice, and they may be left at the Cloyd Funeral Home.
Mary Jane Prescott (Teegarden) Fletcher
SALT LAKE CITY – Mary Jane Prescott Teegarden Fletcher passed away Friday June 23, 2000, in Salt Lake City. She was born Sept. 28, 1928, in Upton, Wyo., to Otis M. Teegarden and Florence B. Schneider. She graduated from Red Lodge (Mont.) High School.
She loved mountains, music, and saw beauty in all of nature's things. Family was her prized possession. Her time is over, her path is run and through it all she did it “her way.” Survivors include daughters, Deborah (my Deb) B. Scott, Therese Hero; sisters, Marge Zupan, Dorothy Gustafson, Betty Hill; brothers, Jack Teegarden, Bob Teegarden, Tom Teegarden; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Don Teegarden.
Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, June 26, 2000, at Valley View Memorial Chapel, 4335 West 4100 South. Family will receive friends after the service. Interment will be in the Red Lodge cemetery at 1 p.m. June 30th.
The winds have welcomed you with softness. The sun has blessed you with his warm hands. You have flown so high and so well that God has joined you in your laughter and set you gently back into the loving arms of Mother Earth. Love ya, bye Mom!
