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Delona N. Jenson
CODY, Wyo. – Delona N. Jenson, 81, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at the West Park Long Term Care Center.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 11, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Later-day Saints, Cody Stake Center, with viewing in the Relief Society Room at 9 a.m. Ballard Funeral Home is in charge.
Maxine Margaret Ennis Sterhan
BOZEMAN – Maxine Margaret Ennis Sterhan, 79, passed away May 4, 2000, due to a short respiratory illness. She was born May 22, 1920, to Morden and Clara (Berke) Ennis in a log cabin northwest of Glendive.
In 1927, Maxine moved to Morgen Creek Table and attended grade school at Red Top School east of Bloomfield. She moved to Glendive in 1935 and graduated from Dawson County High School in 1939. From 1942-1945, Maxine lived in St. Paul, Minn., working as a stenographer for an insurance company. Moving back to Glendive in 1945, she was employed by Northern Pacific Hospital.
Then, on Jan. 25, 1947, she married
Walter Sterhan and continued at the hospital until 1948. Maxine was at home for ten years while she had four children, William, Gloria, James and Jacklyn, to begin raising. In 1958, she went to work for Montana-Dakota Utilities as a secretary. However, in 1966 they moved to Bozeman for two years and then to Miles City in 1968 where Maxine worked with her husband at Walter Sterhan Associates as his bookkeeper. In 1976, they bought the Rainbow Motel in Bozeman and operated it until retiring in 1981.
Maxine thoroughly enjoyed and was an avid senior bowler, despite never being “high scorer.” The companionship and camaraderie of her buddies in the Wednesday and Thursday Senior’s League (even while she bowled well under 300) meant the world to her. She was a member of Resurrection parish and enjoyed gardening, reading, puzzles and crossword puzzles. She kept up on politics and world news and was an avid Bobcat football fan.
Maxine is survived by her children, William (Marcia) Sterhan, Thousand Oaks, Calif., Gloria (Don) Stueck, Bozeman, James Sterhan, Bozeman, and Jacklyn “Jaki” (Ben) Lindeman, Seeley Lake, Mont.; grandchildren, Greg and Scott Stueck, Ty and Todd Sterhan, Bill, Erin, and Bethany Lindeman, and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, her parents, and her brother, Marlin Ennis.
Visitation, 4-9 p.m. Sunday and Vigil, 7 p.m. Monday, at Dahl Funeral Chapel, Funeral Mass, 10 a.m. Tuesday, at Resurrection Parish. Interment at Sunset Hills cemetery. Memorials in her name may be made to Gallatin Hospice, 915 Highland Blvd., Bozeman, MT, 59715, or the charity of one’s choice.
Ted Leischner
CHECKERBOARD – Ted Leischner, 89, of Checkerboard, died peacefully May 4, 2000, at Mountain View Medical Center in White Sulphur Springs. He was born Sept. 22, 1910, in Plevna, the son of John and Bertha Leischner. Leaving the farm in 1930, Ted joined a band and traveled extensively around the state playing the piano and accordion.
In January 1937, Ted married
Violet Bjornson and they had three children: Gary, Wayne and Joyce. He was a lifelong member of the Billings Eagles Lodge where he served as past president. He worked for the City of Billings Water Department for 14 years and then as a plumber/pipefitter until his retirement in 1975. At that time, Ted and Vi moved to the family cabin in Checkerboard. They traveled considerably around the Northwest fishing and taking in local festivals of interest. They lived life to the fullest, always looking for a reason or excuse to travel.
Ted is preceded in death by his wife Vi, son Gary, brothers, Clarence, Harold and Isadore, and sister, Florence Bechtel. Ted is survived by his son, Wayne and daughter, Joyce (Allen Rohrback). Survivors also include brother, Elmer (Millie) of Billings, sister, Jda Fried of Billings, sister, Esther Grewell of Lady Lake, Fla., sister, Bernice Barney of Yakima, Wash., seven grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services will be held Twichel’s Funeral Home in White Sulphur Springs at 2 p.m. May 9. Memorials may be sent to Mountain View Medical Center in White Sulphur Springs.
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William Zeier
RYEGATE – Lewis “Sonny” William Zeier, 70 of Ryegate, passed away Friday, May 5, 2000, at Wheatland Memorial Hospital in Harlowton, after losing a lengthy and valiant battle with cancer. Sonny was born in Barber, Mont., on Sept. 14, 1929, the son of Fred and Alice (Gugler) Zeier. He attended schools in Barber, Shawmut, and Ryegate.
On June 5, 1953, he married
Billie Fleck of Ryegate and built a loving family. He and his father moved houses for a living and farmed in the Big Coulee for several years. In 1967, Sonny and his wife purchased a ranch west of Ryegate where he remained ranching until the onset of his illness.
Sonny enjoyed working on his house, ranching and farming, reading western books, and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and served as mayor of Ryegate.
Survivors include his wife, Billie Zeier; his mother-in-law, Millie Fleck; four children, Jackie (Dee) Howard, Kenneth Zeier, Darlene Dutch (Vern) Weenum, and Penny (Tim) Stradtman, all of Ryegate; 12 grandchildren, Shawn (Erin) Howard, Chris (Wynette) Howard, Tina, Kenny and Travis Zeier, Jarrod and Heather Weenum, Tim Jr., William, Mark, and Misty Stradtman; four great-grandchildren, Kelsey, Sarah and Kenedi Howard, and Mickenzie Howard; one brother, Robert Zeier; three sisters, Berneice (Chuck) Simcox, Lois Fairbanks (Sharon Gardner), and Freida Davidson; numerous nieces and nephews; and his special friend, Harry Makin. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Zeke and Michael, and one grandson, B.J. Zeier.
Cremation has taken place according to his wishes, and the family will hold its own private ceremony. Daddy was greatly loved and will be deeply missed. He is cherished in our hearts, present in our thoughts, and will always be remembered. Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Pearl Bakken
GLENDIVE – Pearl Bakken, age 73, died on Thursday, May 4, 2000, at her home in Glendive. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Everett officiating. Interment will be in the Dawson Memorial cemetery. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements.
Pearl was born on Nov. 1, 1926, in Scobey, to daughter of George and Kathleen (Brawson) Sorsdahl. She attended rural schools in Daniels County and graduated from Scobey High School. She worked in various county offices before she decided to attend the University of Montana and later Eastern Montana College from which she received her education degree. While at Eastern, she met Pete Bakken, and they were married
in December of 1949. Pearl taught in Laurel and Poplar, and set up her own kindergarten classes in Ronan.
Later she moved to Glendive with her husband, Pete, and they were part of the Glendive School system for over 20 years. During her teaching career, Pearl treated all her students as somebody special and they in turn gave back special feelings toward her.
Survivors include her husband, Pete of Glendive; her son, Terry Bakken of Phoenix; three grandchildren, Ashley, Brett and Brittney of Phoenix; her brother, Earl Sorsdahl of Spokane, Wash.
Pearl was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorials are suggested to “Hospice” of the Glendive Medical Center, 202 Prospect Drive, Glendive, MT 59330.
Daniel Maxwell‘Max’ Anderson
Daniel Maxwell “Max” Anderson of Billings passed away on May 6, 2000, at Beartooth Manor in Columbus.
He was born on Dec. 23, 1907, in Plattsburg, Mo., to John and Ida Anderson. He graduated from Plattsburg High School in 1926 and married
Elma Goodwin on Sept. 23, 1928, in Kearney, Mo. He and Elma moved to Billings with their two sons in 1939. Max served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946. Their family was completed with the birth of their daughter in 1950.
Max worked at various jobs after arriving in Billings. He was a ditch rider, broke horses, worked on the Dick Logan ranch and was a concrete block plant superintendent. He later became the building manager at the Stapleton building, then assumed the same position at the Securities and Medical Arts buildings.
Max enjoyed carpentry and construction. In addition to many remodeling projects, he built Twin Pines, which later became the local Girl Scout camp, the Morledge cabin at East Rosebud and his own homes.
His hobbies included hunting, gardening and raising livestock. Max enjoyed his family, friends and living life to the fullest. He will be remembered for his integrity, honesty and willingness to help others.
Survivors include his brother, Hjelmar of Plattsburg; son, Fred and wife, Dee of Nye; son, Larry of Helena; daughter, Jo Lamey and husband, Art of Billings; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. His wife, Elma, preceded him in death.
Visitation will be Sunday, May 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. with funeral services at 10 a.m. Monday, May 8, at Smith Chapel West. Visitation in Plattsburg will be Tuesday, May 9 at Cox Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. with graveside services at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, at Green Lawn cemetery in Plattsburg.
The family suggests that any memorials be sent to Beartooth Manor, PO Box 789, Columbus, MT 59019.
Arthur L. Haugan Sr.
At the age of 59, Arthur Haugan Sr. died suddenly at his home in Billings on Friday, May 5, 2000. Art was born in Billings on Oct. 7, 1940, the son of Clarence and Dorothy (German) Haugan. He attended grammar school in Fishtail, high school in Red Lodge, and graduated from Fromberg High School in 1958.
On May 20, 1961, Art exchanged wedding vows with Helen Schutzman in Fromberg. He worked as a boilermaker for 40 years working in refineries and in Colstrip. Art was a mentor to the young men starting out as boilermakers. His hobbies included fly fishing, gardening, and woodworking.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Helen, of nearly 39 years; sons, Arthur L. Haugan Jr., his wife, Chris, and Chad M. Haugan, all of Billings: sister, Judy Tuggle of Bullhead, Ariz.; brothers, Clarence Haugan and wife, Rebecca of Lander, Wyo. Art left many good friends. His parents preceded him in death.
A funeral service will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Faith Chapel with interment in Mountview cemetery. A reception at Faith Chapel will follow his interment. Dahl Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Visitation begins Monday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, Rescue Mission or the charity of your choice.
Patrick Glen Benz
RED LODGE – Patrick Glen Benz of Red Lodge, passed away this past weekend of a brain aneurysm.
Pat was born on Nov. 11, 1954, in Butte, to William P. and Josephine M. Benz. He grew up in Walkerville, where he attended Blaine and Sherman Schools. After graduating from Butte High School in 1973, Pat worked at various jobs until 1976 when he joined the United States Marine Corps. During his four years with the service, Pat spent much of his time in Iwakuna, Japan, where he was an equipment mechanic. He enjoyed learning about the customs and culture there.
While in the Marines, he earned many honors including: three Meritorious Promotions, Good Conduct Medal, Sea Duty Ribbon, Marine of the Month 1st Marine Air Wing, Meritorious Mast, Commanding General’s Letter of Commendation, Honor Graduate NCO School, and Honor Graduate Journeyman Plumbing and Water Supply School. He was very proud of these accomplishments
Before completing his “hitch” in the Marines, Pat joined the Job Corps, where he learned to operate various heavy equipment. He used his new talents by helping bring power to people by working in the coal mines for Western Energy in Colstrip. He was member of the International Union of Operating Engineers since 1975.
Pat enjoyed operating heavy equipment so much, that after meeting the love of his life, Theresa Coss Hawman of Red Lodge, he took her as his wife and opened his own business carving out a living since 1993.
He enjoyed sharing his life with his wife and step-children, Gabrial and Cristina, by going hunting, fishing, hiking, skiing, and working together to build a life of which they could all be proud.
Pat is survived by his wife, Theresa; step-children, Gabe and Cristina; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harold and Ruby Anderson of Lewistown, Robin and Debbie Anderson of Butte, and Ed and Mary Ann Benz of Bozeman. He also has a sister, Lorraine Anderson. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Elaine Coss Hanson of Pierre, S.D.; three brothers-in-law, Steven Coss of Pierre, Zac (Agnes) Coss of Ketchikan, Alaska, and Jordan (Tonia) Coss of Rochester, Minn, ; two sisters-in-law, Debra (Ron) Coss-Frike of Vancouver, Wash., and Rebecca (Bob) Coss-Stack of Loveland, Colo.; and a brother-in-law, Frank Ropp. He also has many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Nancy, and a sister-in-law, Mary Ropp.
Services are scheduled to be held at the Olcott Funeral Home in Red Lodge, Mont., on Tuesday, May 9, at 1 p.m. There will be visitation on Monday, May 8, between 7 and 9 p.m.
Memorials may be made to an organization of the donor’s choice.
William C. ‘Bill’ Barham
THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. – Memorial services for William C. “Bill” Barham, 63, will be Wednesday, May 10, 2000, at 10 a.m., at Mortimore Funeral Home with Reverend Susan Twidwell officiating. Mr. Barham died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis.
He was born May 10, 1936, in Cody, the son of John Arthur and Lutie Francis (Cash) Barham. He attended school in Thermopolis until the family moved to Midwest where Bill graduated from high school. Following school, he worked in the oil fields in Montana, Wyoming and Colorado for 10 years.
In 1957, he married
Mary Iris Hulse. They had three children and were later divorced.
From 1962 to 1970, he worked on the Blue Water Ranch in the Bridger/Fromberg, Mont., area and then for Albrite DeRudder Pipeline Construction Company from 1970 to 1984.
On Jan. 30, 1984, Bill married
Carol Ann Skelton in Ballantine, Mont. They lived in Thermopolis where Bill worked in the oil fields. He also managed property, operated heavy equipment for road construction and was also a seasonal worker for Hot Springs County Road and Bridge.
His interests included rodeos, auctions, reading, the great outdoors, baseball and horses. His grandkids were special to him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his wife, Carol Ann, Thermopolis; sons, Danny (Sally) Barham, Ballantine, Mont., Dusty Barham of Arizona and Seth (Claudia) Jones, Uinta, Utah; three daughters, Penny (Kenny) Flack, Aberdeen, S.D., Jackie (Al) Tobin of Gillette and Kristen (Scott) Miller, Thermopolis; two brothers, John (Elva) Barham of Glenrock and Larry (Elsie) Barham, Deer Lodge, Mont.; sister, JoAnn (Merlin) Murphy of Casper; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Chase Hawks Memorial, P.O. Box 31333, Billings, MT 59107 or People for People, P.O. Box 950, Thermopolis, WY 82443.
Marie A. Iszley
SIDNEY – Marie A. Iszley, 86, formerly of Cartwright, N.D., died Thursday, May 4, 2000, at the extended Care Facility.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 8, at the Pella Lutheran Church. Interment will be in the Yellowstone Point cemetery, north fo Cartwright, N.D.. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney is in charge.
Margaret K. Morast
TERRY – Margaret Kasten Morast, 77, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at the Prairie County Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 9, at the Trinity Lutheran Church. Interment will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, on the family ranch. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge.
Louis Winderl
PEERLESS – Louis Winderl, 71, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2000, from heart complications.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, at St. Philips Catholic Church in Scobey. Burial will be in the Scobey cemetery. Waller Funeral Home of Scobey is in charge of arrangements.
Charles Thomas Killebrew, III
“If this is how it’s meant to be, I have only one request of God. Let me spend one more spring in the Rockies.” Chuck Killebrew, 53, passed away on the last day of spring, June 20, 2000, at his home in Red Lodge after a long battle with leukemia.
He is survived by his soul mate, Patricia Frounfelter of Red Lodge; daughters, Alexis Burke of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Aleisa Frounfelter of Billings; a son, Morgan Killebrew of Los Angeles; and four cherished grandchildren; sisters, Carol Killebrew of Dobbins, Calif., Pamala Brown of Burbank, Calif.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews; family and friends.
Celebration of his life to be held at his home in Red Lodge at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 29. “Laughing is good for the soul, crying cleanses it” C.T.
Memorials to be made to the National Leukemia Foundation.
