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Christopher "Chris" Dietz
Funeral services for Christopher "Chris" Dietz, 16, Sidney, were at 10 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 30, 2003, at the Pella Lutheran Church, with Pastor George Karres officiating. Musical selections were provided by Jon Getchell and Nancy Dynneson.
Casketbearers were Cody Paulsen, Zach Netz, Shay Stubbs, Delton Dietz, Destinee Dietz and Derrick Dietz. Honorary casketbearers were all of Chris's friends and the Class of 2005. Ushers were Fred Sifuentes Jr., Burdette "Mocky" Dennis, Jerry Wznick and Matt Wznick. Interment will be in the Sidney Cemetery under the direction of Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney. Memorials may be made to the Foundation for Community Care.
Christopher Devin Dietz knew only Sidney as his home. On Monday, Aug. 25, 2003, his life light was extinguished in a tragic car accident, causing extensive injury.
Chris was born on Nov. 1, 1986, at the Sidney hospital to parents Dennis and Alice (Dahl) Dietz. He attended grade school at Central Elementary, Sidney Middle School and his first two years of high school in Sidney. He was an intelligent child and gifted individual. In his younger years he enjoyed Cub Scouts, baseball, football and wrestling. As a teenager he excelled at being a son, grandson, cousin and friend.
Chris was a member of the Pella Lutheran Church. He had many interests and hobbies. He enjoyed music, video games, playing cards and games with his family. Chris loved his dog, Titus, liked to fish, camp, swim, boat and jet ski. He enjoyed being busy and having activity surrounding him.
Chris had dreams, and the potential to be or do anything. He dreamed of big cities, flying, being in a band. He wanted to be a Formula 44 racer, build performance parts, be a chef, open a restaurant, be an FBI agent and a forensic specialist. His chances here are now gone. He has passed on to bring his joy and enthusiasm to the hallways and highways of heaven.
Chris was taken from us tragically, unexpectedly and much too soon. We will grieve the loss of our loved one, remember and love him always.
He is survived by: his parents, Dennis Dietz and fiancee Stephanie Dennis and Alice and husband, Steve Janes; his brother Terris Dietz and stepbrother Justin Janes, all of Sidney; maternal grandparents, Leon and Ivabelle Dahl, Scranton, N.D.; grandparents, Bob and Martha Janes, Helena; godparent, Donna Mutschelknaus, New Leipzig, N.D.; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins will miss him always.
He was proceeded in death by his paternal grandparents, William and Emma Dietz, New Leipzig, N.D.
Margaret Othello Arnold
Margaret Othella Arnold passed away Sat., Dec. 14, at Maryvale Hospital in Glendale, Ariz. Cremation has taken place and there is no formal service. Memorials may be sent to 7348 N. 43 Lane Glendale, Ariz. 85301 or to the American Cancer Society.
Margaret was born Sept. 24, 1934 to Budd and Cora Kincaid in Great Falls. She graduated from Shelby High School and married John B. Arnold on March 5, 1955 in Shelby. He survives, as well as three daughters, Jonna (Rick) Brockman, Bloomington, Ill., Jolene Arnold, Avondale, Ariz, and Julie (Eric) Pallas of Missoula. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Josh and Ben Pallas and Katie and Adam Brockman. Her brother, Frank L. (Debbie) Kincaid of Broken Arrow, Okla., also survives, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Margaret is remembered for her musical talents and her treasured memories are of the many towns she lived in and the friends she made; especially her times at Teton Pass near Choteau. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.
Emil Lux
Emil Lux, age 85 of Shelby, passed away Friday, December 20 at the Marias Care Center. His arrangements are pending and will be announced later by the Whitted Funeral Chapel.
John Phillip Spencer (Phil)
John Phillip Spencer, "Phil", 74, a retired farmer from Shelby, passed away Fri., Feb. 21, at the Marias Care Center after a long battle with cancer.
Visitation was Tues., Feb. 25, from 1 until 5:30 p.m. at the Whitted Funeral Chapel with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m. at St. William Catholic Church. Funeral Mass was at 11 a.m. Wed., Feb. 26, at St. William Catholic Church and was followed by burial in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Phil was born June 23, 1928 at Spokane, Wash., to Harry and Marie (Koll) Spencer. He was raised on the family farm northeast of Cut Bank and graduated from Cut Bank High School in 1946. On March 1, 1949 he married Donna Mae Bykonen and they bought a farm northeast of Cut Bank where they raised their family. He sold the farm and retired in 1987.
His hobbies included reading, fishing, doing crossword puzzles, card games and watching TV. He loved going to coffee to visit with family and friends. Phil was a member of St. William Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus and had served as a board member on the Farmers Union Co-op for many years.
Survivors include his wife, Donna Spencer; son, Mike Spencer; and daughters, Pat Savage and Kathy Schwenke, all of Shelby. Also surviving are son-in-law, Paul Schwenke; grandchildren, Kari and Mike Lamey, Jenny Schwenke, Janet and Tiny Johnson, Matthew Spencer and Jackie Schwenke all of Shelby, Marci and Brett Huntsinger of Conrad, Samantha Schwenke of Idaho, Tony Spencer of British Columbia, Randy and Shyla Spencer of Saskatchewan. Five great-grandchildren, Kress, Maesynne, Kraye, Ethan and Caden and several nieces and nephews also survive Phil.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Charles Spencer; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Spencer; and sister and brother-in-law, Virginia and Bill Lohof.
The family suggests memorials to St. William Church or Peace Hospice.
Former Arlee Council representative Whitworth dies at 77
ARLEE -- Fred Martin Whitworth Sr., 77, died on Nov. 23 at Community Medical Center in Missoula surrounded by his family.
He was born on Valentine's Day in 1923 to Sam and Rose (Fyant) Whitworth at Valley Creek. Raised on the family ranch there, he was a lifetime rancher.
Whitworth married Harriet Adams on Valentine's Day in 1941 and they made their home at Valley Creek.
In addition to being a rancher, he served the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes as a former Tribal Council member for almost 16 years. He was also a big-game outfitter. He enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was going fishing and hunting or camping. He also enjoyed rodeos; he was a calf roper in his younger days.
Whitworth was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Clarence "Sonny" Whitworth; and a daughter, Annette McLeod.
He is survived by his wife, Harriet, of the family home; his children, Lauraine Johnson (Camas Prairie), Geri Moran (Arlee), Raymond Whitworth (Arlee), Nadine Clairmont (Pablo), Fred Whitworth Jr. (Niarada) and Floyd Nicolai (Arlee); a sister, Jane Mitchell (Arlee); two brothers, Jim Whitworth (Ronan) and Norman Whitworth (Portland, Ore.); 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Traditional wake services began on Nov. 26 at the Longhouse in St. Ignatius. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Nov. 28 in the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission. Interment followed in the Jocko Catholic Cemetery.
Foster & Durgeloh Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
KENNETH BUCK AHLBORN
ST. IGNATIUS -- Kenneth Buck Ahlborn, 57, died on Sept. 19, 2001, of an apparent heart attack at the home of his friend here.
Born July 18, 1944, in St. Ignatius, Buck was the son of Alex and Alice (Landigreen) Lozeau. A member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, he was raised in the Magpie Creek area west of Dixon and was a lifelong resident of the Flathead Reservation. A tree pruner by profession, Buck worked in the woods for the Tribes' Forestry Development Division.
Buck married Judie Markuson and to this union there were two children. They later divorced. Buck later met his companion of 25 years, Marlene Bourdon, Pablo.
In Buck's younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing, but as he began to get older he limited himself to fishing.
Preceding him in death were his parents, his brothers Carl and Johnny, and his sisters Helen, Delores and Joyce Marie.
Survivors include his sons, Kenny Ahlborn (Ravalli) and Rocky Ahlborn (St. Ignatius); a daughter, Dacia Whitworth (Ronan); his brothers, George Sharp (St. Ignatius) and Daryl Lozeau (Missoula); his sisters, Geraldine Larson (St. Ignatius) and Esther Baylor (Missoula); two stepchildren, Paul Mahseelah Jr. and Marcella Mahseelah (Pablo); six grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Traditional wake services began Sept. 20 at Foster and Durgeloh Funeral Home in St. Ignatius. Mass of the Resurrection was celebrated on Sept. 21 at the St. Ignatius Catholic Mission. Interment followed at Pleasant View Cemetery in St. Ignatius.
