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ORIN LAVERN MULLER
Orin LaVern Muller, age 69, passed away suddenly in Red Lodge on Nov. 26, 2004. Orin was born Aug. 17, 1935 in Frannie, Wyo. to Arthur Wilhelm and Hallie Opal (McCollum) Muller. He was a graduate of the University of Wyoming and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity. Orin married Sherron Christensen on Aug. 20, 1956, in Cowley, Wyo. Together they had two daughters and a son.
Orin’s life was devoted to family and Muller Trucking and Dirt Contracting, a company his father started in 1933. Orin was actively involved with the family business from the time he graduated from college until his retirement. An avid outdoorsman, Orin loved hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He spent many enjoyable hours fishing with his grandchildren. Orin always said that he wanted his family and friends to celebrate his life rather than be sad because his life here was finished.
Orin is survived by Sherron (Christensen) Muller, his wife of 48 years, daughter Troy An (Paul) Wambeke of Cowley, Wyo.; daughter Tamra DeCock, of White Sulphur Springs, son, Reid Muller, of Denver, Colo., sister Arla Sessions of Orem, Utah, and brother Dennis Muller, of Greybull, Wyo.
Orin is also survived by nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Craig Muller.
Visitation was Monday, Nov. 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday, Nov.30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge. Funeral services were Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2004, at 1 p.m., also at Dahl Funeral Chapel, Red Lodge. Cremation took place following the services.
WILLIAM “BILL” CRTALIC
Bill Crtalic, 82 of Red Lodge, passed away Monday, November 29, 2004 with family members by his side. Bill was born in Gross, Kansas on October 6, 1922, the son of Louie and Lucy (Godina) Crtalic. He grew up in Scotch Coulee, attended grade school in Washoe, and graduated from Bearcreek High School in 1940. In high school Bill excelled in basketball and set state records in pole vaulting and the high jump. The highlight of his high school years was in 1939 when Bearcreek defeated the Brockton Indians to win the state Class B championship. Because of his accomplishments he was inducted into the Montana High School Athletics’ Hall of Fame in 1998. Upon high school graduation he attended Montana State University where he played basketball for the Bobcats.
Bill went to California and worked for Lockheed on the assembly line for B17’s. During WWII, Bill enlisted in the Army Air Corps and served as a B17 Pilot, flying 35 missions in the European theater.
After the war, Bill returned to Montana where he met the love of his life, Norma, whom he married on his 25th birthday in 1947. He attended Rocky Mountain College and continued his athletic career. In 1948, as a member of the Battlin’ Bears basketball team, they posted a 31 and 1 record, the best in Rocky history, were conference champions, and had the third rated defense in the nation. After earning his Bachelor’s degree from Rocky Mountain College, he enrolled in the Colorado State College of Education in Greeley and completed his Master’s degree. He then moved to Gardena, California where he began his employment with McDonnell-Douglas in aircraft manufacturing and was soon promoted to the manager of shipping. Bill retired in 1981 and moved back to Red Lodge in 1992.
His family and friends were blessed by his passion for giving of himself. Bill was an excellent carpenter and had a real flair for barbecuing. His hobbies included fishing and hunting, with his brother-in-law Roger Newman.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Norma; daughter Lynn Redman; son, Don (Carla); daughter Lesly (Dave) Mroczkowski; son Doug; daughter Lori (James) Ugrin; brother Ed; brother-in-law Don (Jackie) Newman; sister-in-law Berry Newman; grandchildren: Nathan, Nolan, Willie, Audrey, and Michael; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his in-laws Leland and Margaret Newman; sister-in-law Billie Crtalic; son-in-law Phil Redman and brother-in-law Roger Newman.
A memorial service for Bill was held Saturday, December 4, 2004 at Dahl Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge, with military rites at the Red Lodge football field. Memorials may be made to Beartooth Hospital and Care Center, Special K Ranch, Montana Rescue Mission or the charity of one’s choice.
Dahl Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge was in charge of arrangements.
JOHN L. YASHINSKI, JR.
John L. Yashinski, Jr., 23, of Red Lodge, died Nov. 25, 2004. He is survived by his mother, Marissa Godoy, father, John Yashinski, twin brother, Steve, sister, Austi Thiel, and many loving friends.
John enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, writing poetry and being with friends and family. He was a hard worker who took pride in his work.
Anyone who knew John could really appreciate what a strong person he was. There are not many people who could have handled what he had gone through. John was the type of man one felt fortunate to know and call a friend. John has moved on from this world, but will be remembered always in our hearts and in our memories.
JOHN L. YASHINSKI, JR.
Red Lodge – John L. Yashinski Jr., 23, of Red Lodge died Thursday, Nov. 25 in Red Lodge.
Memorial services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel. Cremation has taken place.
TONY STICKA
Tony Sticka, 94, of Columbus, died on Nov. 28, 2004, at Stillwater Extended Care Facility in Columbus. He was born on March 11, 1910 in Schefield, N.D. to Ambrose and Matilda (Judt) Sticka. He attended school in Schefield and moved with his family to Bridger in 1927.
Tony married Rose Klein on Jan. 10, 1933. They resided in the Bridger and Fromberg area where Tony farmed until 1951, when he went to work for the Northern Pacific Railroad in the Car Shops in Laurel until 1976.
He is preceded in death by his wife Rose; daughter, Cecelia; parents; brothers, Matt, Louie, Alex, and John; and sisters, Katherine and Monica.
Survives include his son Anthony Sticka; daughter, Loraine Van Uden; grandsons, Kevin and Mark Van Uden, Kris and Jeremy Kallevig, and Nathan Sticka; granddaughter, Genelle Hocevar; great-grandsons, Kristian and Colton; and great-granddaughter, Brecklynn.
At Tony’s request, there will be no services and private family burial will take place in Rockvale Cemetery at a later date.
Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
ELAINE BETH ADAMS
BERRIEN SPRINGS, Mich. - Elaine Beth Adams, 56, of Berrien Springs, Mich. died Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005 at home following an illness.
Elaine was born Nov. 4, 1949 in Red Lodge, Mont. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Walla Walla College in Walla Walla, Wash. and worked all of her career as a registered nurse. Most recently she worked as a nurse in the LTAC Unit at Lakeland Specialty Hospital in Berrien Center.
Elaine was the type of persons who loved taking care of others. She was devoted to her profession, her friends and, most importantly, her family. Her life was centered around her family and often spent her vacation traveling to visit her children, siblings or parents. She also enjoyed flowers, was a great seamstress and wonderful and talented homemaker. She was a member of the Pioneer Memorial SDA Church.
On Sept. 7, 1967, she married Larry H. Adams, who survives. Additional survivors include her daughter, Shonnah Lanae Adams of Berrien Springs, Mich.; her son, Benjamin Scott (Erin ) Adams of Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif.; three brothers, Leslie (Janet) Brown of Walla Walla, Wash.; Gene (Caroline) Brown of Texas and Jim (Lanette) Brown of Bridger; three sisters, Susan (Victor) Dahlman of Lincoln, Neb.; Lois (Charles) Ferguson of Wibaux and Becky Brown of Laurel, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Elaine was preceded in death by her mother, Esther (Reichel) Brown who died in 1993 and by her father, Gilbert Brown, who died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2005 as a result of a farm accident in Bridger, Mont.
Joint services for Elaine and her father will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Bridger. At Elaine’s request, her ashes will be interred at the family plot in the Bridger Cemetery. Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge has handled the local arrangements.
Memorials may be given in Elaine’s name to Uncle Dan and Aunt Sue, Your Story Hour, 464 W. Ferry St. Berrien Springs, MI, 49103.
NORMA CATHERINE LAMPI
RED LODGE - Norma Catherine Lampi, 75, passed away Nov. 21, 2005 at St.Vincent Healthcare, with her sisters and niece, Debra Tomicich, by her side.
Norma was the youngest of eight children born to Svanti and Selma Hakala Lampi. She was born on April 8, 1930 near Roberts. She attended school in Roberts and graduated from Roberts High School in 1951.
Norma loved her animal pets and she had many in her lifetime. Her sisters recall the days on their farm when Norma was a delightful little girl and they had a big rooster who attacked everyone if they walked where he could see them; however, he left Norma alone. She would clap her hands and say, “Go away, old Mr. Rooster,” and he always ran away from her. Norma was a little clown who kept her family in stitches with her antics. She could carry a tune and would sing “Springtime in the Rockies” with a big smile on her face.
She enjoyed her beloved “Redskins,” the sports teams of Red Lodge High School. Norma attended almost every game at home and many on the road. She was their most devout fan and they in turn loved her too. The school gave her a sports jacket that she wore with pride. Dr. Terry said at the hospital that he would remember Norma whenever Red Lodge won a game and would say, “Way to go, Norma.”
Norma was in the hospital only a few hours, but the staff treated her with such kindness. Our thanks go to Sister Monica, the chaplain, for her caring and prayers, and to Mary, her nurse, who attended to Norma’s needs with such care and compassion. Dr. Terry was with Norma during her last minutes and referred to her sisters as the “Mean One” and the “Young One.” Norma would have enjoyed hearing them referenced in this way.
Norma was a devout Lutheran and attended church very regularly. In earlier years she helped with Sunday School and the children loved her. Norma enjoyed needlework, working crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. She was a whiz at putting jigsaw puzzles together and the harder the better.
Our thanks also go to the staff at Cedar Wood Villa where Norma lived for the last few months. Everyone there was kind to her and gave her loving care.
Norma is survived by her sisters, Mildred Kansala and Elsie Normile, both of Red Lodge; and her dog, Blondie, as well as several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; her brothers, Emil, Hugo, and Leonard Lampi; and her sisters, Melba Marshall and Helen Werholz.
Memorial services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2005 at Messiah Lutheran Church in Red Lodge. Cremation has taken place. Interment will be in the Roberts Cemetery at a later date. If you desire, memorials may be given in Norma’s name to a charity of your choice. Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge is in charge of arrangements.
GILBERT W. ‘TICK’ BROWN
BRIDGER – Gilbert W. “Tick” Brown, 84, of Bridger died Wednesday, November 23, 2005 of a tragic farm accident.
He was born February 22, 1921 at Belfry, the son of Bert and Mary (Dewitt) Brown. He attended Belfry schools and graduated from Belfry High School.
He married Esther Reichel on Nov. 15, 1943 in Billings. “Tick” joined the U. S. Navy and served four years on a troop transport ship in the Pacific during World War II. After his honorable discharge, they lived in the Bridger-Belfry area finally settling on their farm five miles south of Bridger in 1955 where they continued to live.
“Tick” did sheep shearing all over Montana and Wyoming. He raised and baled his own hay up to his death. He enjoyed fishing.
After his wife Esther’s death in 1993, he traveled to see his children and grandchildren. He liked storytelling, telling jokes, reminiscing and going to the Bridger Café. He was a charter member of the Bridger Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Survivors include three sons; Leslie (Janet) Brown of Walla Walla, Wash., Gene (Caroline) Brown of Texas, and Jim (Lanette) Brown of Bridger, MT; three daughters, Susan (Victor) Dahlman of Lincoln, Neb., Lois (Charles) Ferguson of Wibaux, and Becky Brown of Laurel. His daughter, Elaine Adams, died on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005 at her home in Berrien Springs, Mich. “Tick” is also survived by two brothers, Howard (Clara) Brown and Melvin Brown of Belfry; four sisters, Josephine (Mickey) Obert of Belfry, Elsie Schultz of Cheyenne, Wyo., Florence Krum and Minnie Young of Billings, 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Joint services for “Tick” and his daughter Elaine were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2005 at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Bridger. Interment followed in the family plot in the Bridger Cemetery. Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge has handled arrangements.
Memorials may be sent to Mt. Ellis Academy Worthy Student Fund, Bozeman Trail Road, Bozeman, MT 59718.
