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Olive Charlene Sparks
Olive Charlene Sparks died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at her home in Plevna.
Mrs. Sparks was born on Jan. 27, 1937, to Jay and Mamie Honstain. She was the second youngest child in a family of 11. She grew up on the family farm near Willard.
On Nov. 17, 1953, she and Robert E. Sparks were married
in Glendive. After they were married
they spent several years working for various ranches and in the oil fields in southeastern Montana.
In 1967 they moved to the Herbst place owned by Ernest Sparks. They spent the next 12 years there ranching in partnership with Ernest. In the late 1970s, Mrs. Sparks took a job as cook in the Plevna school system. She worked for several years at the school until she became a Certified Nurses Assistant at Fallon Medical Complex where she worked until her retirement.
After Mr. Sparks’ death in 1998, she and Robert Bechtold became lifelong companions. They were inseparable, providing company and comfort to each other until her death.
Her survivors include all of her six children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. They include Marjorie Poffenberger (Ralph), and their children Kevin and Melissa, Pam Castleberry (Dane), and their children Samantha, Michael, Jaclyn, and Conner, David Sparks (Kathy) and daughter Angela and her daughter Ayden, Richard Sparks (Jeanne) and their children Bailey, Sheldon, and Cody and her children Reuben and Bonita, Penny Benner (Willie) and daughter Tiffany, and Misty Radue (Mark) and daughter Mesa. Other survivors are her sisters, Vivian Perry and Montana Marie; as well as her companion, Robert Bechtold.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert; her parents, Jay and Mamie; and her siblings, Nellie, Elfrieda, Pat, Dorothy, Joyce, Al, Chet and Art.
Funeral Service for Olive C. Sparks, 73, of Plevna will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 15, 2010, in the Chapel of Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with the Rev. Father Thomas Tobin officiating. Interment will follow in St. Anthony’s Catholic cemetery at Plevna.
Arrangements are under the care of Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker.
Donald Louis "Don" Niedge
Donald Louis “Don” Niedge, 76, of Miles City died peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, after a long hard-fought battle with Parkinson’s Disease.
Mr. Niedge was born on June 12, 1934, in Miles City, the son of Louie and Rachel Niedge. He grew up a cowboy in the Rosebud-Thurlow area in a close-knit loving family and he remained a cowboy at heart throughout his life. He attended schools at Rosebud and Miles City.
He joined the Army and served his country from 1955 to 1958.
Mr. Niedge married
the love of his life, Marian Ruth Coltrin, on June 18, 1956, and they raised three children: Mark, Brian and Dawna Jo. He was employed by the Montana Department of Highways in 1964 and retired as section foreman in 1993.
After retirement, Mr. Niedge spent his time doting on his grandchildren.
His survivors include his wife, Marian; The Brian Louis Niedge Family — Dana, Chrisy (Jon), Cori, Michelle and Dustin; and The Dawna Joe (Niedge) Lemelin Family — Pete, Nicole and Jordan. Mr. Niedge also leaves two precious great-granddaughters, Ella and Ava.
Mr. Niedge’s survivors also include his brothers and sisters: Barry and Donna Niedge, Michael and Linda Niedge of Miles City, James and Phyllis Martin of Missoula, Anita Pearl of West Jordan, Utah; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Louie and Rachel Niedge; son, Mark Charles Niedge; and twin sister, Dorie Batey and her husband, Robert.
Mr. Niedge loved life and lived it to the fullest. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Mr. Niedge was a good son, loving husband, father and grandfather.
A funeral service will be Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, at 10:30 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery in Miles City with full military honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 1579. Following the graveside service, there will be a luncheon in the VFW Hall, 119 N. Sixth St.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Serenity Care Assisted Living or to the charity of one’s choice.
Marjorie E. Curry
Marjorie E. Curry, 93, of Spearfish, S.D., formerly of Ekalaka, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 2010, at her home at Edgewood Vista in Spearfish, S.D.
Mrs. Curry was born in Belle Fourche, S.D., on Sept. 14, 1917, a daughter of Jim and Ethel Adam Keith. She grew up on the family ranch in the Chalk Buttes community southeast of Ekalaka where she attended country school and during the winter months she attended school in Whitewood, S.D. Mrs. Curry graduated from Spearfish High School and attended Black Hills State in Spearfish, S.D., and later finishing at University of Montana in Missoula.
She taught country school in Lincoln County, Powder River County, Carter County and high school in Shelby and Ekalaka. In the fall of 1944, she moved to Wenatchee, Wash., where she worked for her cousin, Byrne Thrailkill.
On Jan. 3, 1945, she and Ralph L. Curry were married
in Baker. They made their home on the former George and Bea Sykes ranch in the Belletower community where they raised their family. Mrs. Curry lived on the ranch until she moved into Ekalaka in the spring of 2004. In June of 2009, she moved to Spearfish.
She enjoyed playing cards, working on Jig Saw puzzles, gardening and growing flowers. She was a huge Carter County Bull Dog fan and liked to watch golfing and baseball on TV. She served on the Carter County Election Board for several years and was a member of the Eastern Star, Belltower Community Club, 4-H, CowBelles and the Ekalaka Senior Citizens.
A memorable time in her life was joining St. Elizabeth’s Lutheran Church in Ekalaka, but the greatest memories were for her family.
She considered everyone she knew her friend.
Her survivors include her three children, twin daughters, Margie (Art) Jacobsen of Miles City and Marla (Ron) Meyers of Great Falls and her son, Kim (Sherrie) Curry of Sturgis, S.D.; her brother, Kent “Cap” Keith of Ekalaka; her sister, Lois Karn of Spearfish, S.D.; eight grandchildren, Alan (Karen) Jacobsen of Brooklyn, N.Y., Kevin (Robyn) Jacobsen of Bozeman, Colleen Meyers Mannix of Orlando, Fla., Brian Meyers of Glendive, Jeff Curry of Denver, Colo., Michelle Curry (JD) Williams of Sturgis, S.D., Jarred Curry of Laramie, Wyo., and Megan Curry (Bryce) Leonhardt of Cheyenne, Wyo.; nine great-grandchildren, Jacob and Joshua Mannix, Fiona, Jasper, Tobi and Ruby Jacobsen, Jenika Leonhardt, Carter and Blake Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her parents; her husband, Ralph Curry; a daughter, Roberta Sue Curry; and sister, Fern Keith, preceded her in death.
A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010, in the Chapel of Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka with Pastors Bruce and Reba Kolasch officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Beaver Lodge cemetery at Ekalaka.
Arrangements are under the care of Stevenson Funeral Home of Ekalaka.
Robin Eileen Bond
Robin Eileen Bond, 49, of Miles City died Friday, Nov. 5, 2010, at her home in Miles City.
She was born in Miles City on Sept. 2, 1961, the daughter of George W. Jr. and Norma Jean Waite Bond. She grew up and attended schools and graduated in 1979 from Custer County District High School in Miles City.
Following her schooling, she worked as a nurse’s aide in Miles City. She also worked at Eastern Montana Industries and enjoyed her time working there. Also she worked at the Flying J, Buckboard, Holy Rosary Healthcare and Friendship Villa Care Center as a nurse’s aide. She also delivered the Miles City Star where she had a large rural route.
She loved doing ceramics and birds especially Cockatiels. She was always making sure her mom would take care of her birds.
Her survivors include her mother, Norma Bond of Miles City; a special aunt, Fern Bechtel of Littleton, Colo.; a special friend, Randy Tyler of Billings; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, George W. Bond Jr.
Services will be Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010, at 11 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Burial will follow in the Custer County cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Daniel Thomas Halsey
On Nov. 6, 2010, Daniel Thomas Halsey, formerly of Miles City and Forsyth, died of esophageal cancer.
He was born on April 19, 1955 in Miles City, Mont., the eldest of four children of Thomas Halsey and Edith Watson Halsey. Mr. Halsey was educated in the Catholic school system, excelling in sports. Throughout his life he was an avid sportsman. Hunting and fishing with his father gave him great pleasure.
He attended college at Eastern Montana College in Billings, graduating from Montana State University, Bozeman in 1981. A major in English led to his career in education. He taught in Colstrip, Stanford, Forsyth, Rapelje and in Browning, all in Montana. He taught English in South Korea for two years, 1996-1998 taking several trips to Asian cities.
Mr. Halsey finally found his permanent place in Crownpoint, New Mexico where he taught English in the high school from 2000 until illness forced his retirement in 2009. His success with raising the reading levels of his Navajo students earned recognition from the state and gave him great satisfaction.
In 1981 he married
Melissa Anderson. His only child, Carissa Ann, was born in 1982.
In 1998 Mr. Halsey began a long relationship with Dolores Rehder. In 2008 they were married
in Billings. The love and warmth in their marriage sustained him through the painful months of his final illness. He spent much of those months sharing his love with family and friends, and they, in turn, are proud of the grace, good humor and acceptance that made that time bearable for all.
The professionalism and warmth of Dr. Whittenberger and the dedicated staff at Billings Clinic Oncology Center affirmed friends and family’s faith in centralized cancer care. They were there every step of the way, until, when it was clear that the cancer was incurable, Mr. Halsey was referred to Rocky Mountain Hospice. The staff from hospice was incredible. The sympathetic and confident care, the quick and cheerful response to his every need eased Mr. Halsey’s decline painlessly and with dignity.
Mr. Halsey is survived by his wife, Dolores; his adoptive father, Larry Campodonico; his sister, Shannon Holmen (Bryan) and her children, Melynda Hould (Sam) and their two children, Emma and Haley, Ben (Molly) and their two children, Gentry and Brennan; his sister Leah Barnier (David) and their children, Kate and Albert; his brother Richard Campodonico; and by his daughter Carissa and her children, Kessley and Kadrian Odegard.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Campodonico, Jr. and Ronald Frank Halsey; and by both parents, Edith Campodonico and Tom Halsey.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 11, at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. A small reception will follow in the foyer. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, friends please make a donation in Mr. Halsey’s name to the charity of their choice.
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Jerry J. Herman
Jerry J. Herman, 73, of Billings died peacefully Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, following a long and courageous battle with cancer, while a resident at Ponderosa Pines Healthcare. He found comfort in the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Mr. Herman was born July 4, 1937, in Hardin, a son of John and Helen Schneider Herman. He received his education in Billings.
He was married
and later divorced.
Mr. Herman worked for the Keystone Readers Services for many years and was awarded Sales Manager of the Year and other sales acknowledgements. Periodical Publishing also employed him for a number of years. He owned and operated two bars and a country store in Billings, before moving to Livingston to operate the Murray Dodge House Lounge. He later lived in Billings and Roundup.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, working on his cars and loved to collect and record movies.
Mr. Herman loved his family and friends and was loved by many. His constant companion dogs, Tuffy and Fluffy, will miss him.
His survivors include his daughters, Shelley, Sheila and Sheri Herman of Roundup; his son, Thomas Herman of Billings; his brothers, Larry of Miles City, Tom of West Yellowstone and half-brother, Wally Herman of Billings; his sister, Betty Greenfield of Miles City; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.
Mr. Herman’s parents; two children, Terri and John; sister, Carole; and brother, Buddy, preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2010, in the Bullis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Fairview cemetery.
Kim Marie "Kimmie" Hurley
Kim Marie “Kimmie” Hurley, 50, of Miles City died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010. She would have been 51 years old on Nov. 6, 2010, and was the eldest of four children born to Robert and Dorothy Hurley of Anaconda.
She was born and raised in Anaconda where she attended grade school and high school. In high school she demonstrated an exceptional athletic ability. She was repeatedly chosen captain of her softball team, which won several state championships. When she wasn’t controlling first base or slamming home runs she was hurling the discus in track and field competitions. Despite the fact that she had the ability to perform at an all-state level in these events she excelled at swimming. She established several state records that remained unbroken for years.
After graduating from high school she went on to study marine biology at the University of Oregon, where she had earned a scholarship for her swimming ability. She soon realized that marine biology was not her true vocational calling and took a brief educational hiatus. After resuming her educational pursuits she earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing from Montana State University-Bozeman. She was employed as an operating room nurse at St. Vincent’s in Billings.
She enjoyed making a house a home, and had a keen eye for decorating. She loved all animals especially cats and was never without at least one in her home. She enjoyed gardening and was capable of lending a pleasing appearance to the outside of any home that she never lived in.
She loved the outdoors, be it a quiet leisurely ride through the country or a long and arduous hunting trip, she was always eager to participate, she especially loved fishing and was a very accomplished and competent angler, often times to the embarrassment and shame of her humiliated fishing partners.
Her life took on some strenuous complications in recent years and anyone wishing to assume the mantle of judgment is more than free to do so.
Her survivors include her parents, Robert and Dorothy Hurley of Anaconda; brothers, Rob (Shannon) Hurley and their children Landon, Canyon, River of Anaconda and Scott Hurley of Anaconda; sister, Brenda (Ed) McGreevey and their children Taylor and Easton; long-time companion John Grywusiewicz; and several nieces and nephews, including, Gary, Ed, David, Tommie, Steve, Raita, Eva, Ira, Ian, Erica and Stephanie and Johns’ brother, Iggie.
She had the capacity to love with a generous, sincere and open heart and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral and burial services are pending in Anaconda.
Georga Jayne Fluss Johnson
Georga Jayne Fluss Johnson, 63, of Terry died with her family by her side, on Thursday, Oct. 28, 2010, at Billings Clinic in Billings.
Mrs. Johnson was born on Sept. 16, 1947, in Miles City, the daughter of Jay and M. Lucille Barber Fluss. She grew up on the –G ranch south of Terry and attended school in Terry. In the country there were always chores to do, but she found time to enjoy the animals and horseback riding. She played saxophone in the band and enjoyed going to her brother’s basketball games. She always looked up to her sister and treasured their friendship.
After graduating from Terry High School in 1965, she attended Humboldt Institute in Minneapolis where she received airline and secretarial training. In 1966 she worked for National Airlines in New York City along with a two-month trip to Europe where she celebrated her 22nd birthday.
In 1967 she worked as a secretary for Continental Can Company in Minneapolis. Two years later she moved to Denver, Colo., where she worked for Tempco, Inc. She then returned to Minneapolis to work for Mutual of Omaha and Robb, Van Eps and Gilmore-Attorneys at Law.
While in Minnesota, she met her soul mate, Ronald Johnson, and they later married
on April 30, 1971, in Taylors Falls, Minn. They welcomed their first child, Melissa, in 1973.
In 1974 they moved to Miles City and in 1976 to Terry. Their son, Jay, arrived in 1977. After spending many years home with her children, she worked at the Terry Post Office for 18 years.
One of Mrs. Johnson’s passions was genealogy. She always cherished life’s simple pleasures … her flower garden, watching the birds outside her window and especially a good visit and a laugh with a friend. She had such a sweet voice and she would always take the time to listen. More than anything, she had an amazing passion and love for her family. When she talked about her grandchildren, Maddie and Ben, her eyes would sparkle. We feel so very blessed to have been adored and loved by such a beautiful woman.
Her survivors include her husband, Ronald Johnson of Terry; a daughter, Melissa (Barry) Ehlert of Mead, Wash.; a son, Jay (Molly) Johnson of Chandler, Ariz.; a sister, Lucille (Andy) Anderson of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; a brother, Sherm (Sharon) Fluss of Terry; and two grandchildren, Madeline and Benjamin Ehlert. She also leaves behind many cousins, nieces, nephews and close friends.
A prayer service will be Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2010, at 6 p.m. in Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2010, at 11 a.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will follow in Prairie County cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the genealogy section of the Prairie County Museum or charity of one’s choice.
Beryl Adalaide Striebel Childers
Funeral Mass for Beryl Adalaide Striebel Childers, 87, of Marmarth, N.D., was held Friday morning, Oct. 29, 2010, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Marmarth, N.D., with the Reverend David Morman celebrating.
Rite of Committal will follow in the Riverside cemetery at Marmarth.
Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker was in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Childers died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2010, at the Fallon Medical Complex in Baker.
She was born to Edward and Bertha Stiles Striebel on Nov. 9, 1922, in Miles City. Mrs. Childers grew up in Marmarth and attended school there until her graduation in 1940.
After graduation she attended Chillicothe Business College in Chillicothe, Mo. She was given a lifetime tuition certificate and sent home in October 1942 due to the war effort needing the college for housing for the soldiers. She returned to Marmarth and went to work in Baker for Montana-Dakota Utilities.
She and Pat (Asbury) Childers were married
on April 29, 1944 in Miles City. On March 3, 1945 they were blessed with the birth of a daughter, Patti Beryl. On July 22, 1952 they were again blessed by the birth of their second daughter, Roxi Ann.
They lived in Marmarth until 1966 when Mr. Childers’ job made it necessary for them to move to Mobridge, S.D. They lived in Mobridge until 1988 when his health issues brought them home to Marmarth (where Mrs. Childers’ heart had always remained). She cared for her husband until his death in April 1995, first at home and then driving to Bowman every day when his health deteriorated and he required hospitalization.
Mrs. Childers was an active community member in her beloved Marmarth throughout her lifetime. In her younger years she was a member of the Eastern Star, Milwaukee Women’s Club and the Birthday Club. She helped organize the All School Reunions for Marmarth and never missed a Christmas or Fourth of July (her favorite holidays) in Marmarth, even when she live in Mobridge.
In later years, she was a member of the Marmarth Historical Society, The Salvation Army Pantry and helped with every community function in her Marmarth.
She enjoyed playing cards, crocheting, hunting, bingo and cooking (her angel food cakes appeared at every social function in town). Her passion was her family and she was so dedicated to the role that she was known to everyone under the age of 60 as ‘Gramma Beryl.’ Every child in town came running when she came around because they knew she always had gum and goodies in her pocket for them.
Mrs. Childers was a very independent person. With the help of three very special people, Nona Neidge, Crystal Hamlin and Jennifer Lecoe, she remained living at home and continued to be actively involved in the Marmarth community.
Her survivors include two daughters, Patti (Gary) Perry and Roxi (Tom) Lecoe, all of Marmarth; four grandchildren, Hailey (Wally) Dschaak, Heidi Perry (Mike Schoch), Bryce (Jennifer) Lecoe, and Amber (Michael) Battest; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Bertha Striebel; special aunt, Edith Stiles; husband, Pat; and three brothers, William Stiebel, Robert Striebel and Ted Striebel.
Arrangements are under the care of Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker.
