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Harry Edward Folz
Harry Edward Folz, 77, of Billings and formerly of Glendive, died Monday, June 16, 2003, at the Eagle Cliff Manor in Billings.
Mr. Folz was born Jan. 20, 1926, in Glendive, the son of Anton and Margaret Meckler Folz. He was raised and educated in Glendive, graduating from Dawson County High School with the class of 1943.
He entered the United States Navy and served during World War II. Following his honorable discharge, he attended Kinman Business School in Spokane, Wash.
Mr. Folz worked in Spokane as a bookkeeper for two years until returning to Glendive where he worked for the Northern Pacific Railroad as a brakeman.
Following his retirement from the railroad in 1982, he moved to Billings where he made his home until the time of his death.
Survivors include one brother, Frank Folz of Silverton, Idaho; four sisters, Mary Pomeroy of Mesa, Ariz., Rose Hansen and Pauline Coleman, both of Glendive and Helen Hathaway of Rancho Murieta, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Private family services with committal will be held at a later date at the Dawson County Cemetery in Glendive. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is entrusted with arrangements.
Memorials are suggested to the Eagle Cliff Manor, care of Stillwater/Alzheimer's Unit, 1415 Yellowstone River Road, Billings, MT 59105.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silvernale-silhafuneralhome.com.
LeLand Jones
LeLand Jones, 85, of Miles City, formerly of Broadus, died at Friendship Villa Care Center in Miles City on Wednesday, June 18, 2003.
Mr. Jones was born Feb. 1, 1918, in Ridge, the son of John P. and Mabel Lynam Jones. He attended Belle Creek rural school through the eighth grade and then went to work on area ranches.
On Nov. 19, 1946, he and Doris P. Pettibone were united in marriage in Broadus. He then went to work at Fallon, Boyes and Broadus area ranches until moving into Miles City in the fall of 1951. Soon after, he went to work for the Milwaukee Railroad until he became self-employed as an independent carpenter for the next 30 years leading to his retirement.
After he retired, he and his wife moved one last time, making Miles City their home.
Mr. Jones' survivors include his wife of 56 years, Doris Jones of Miles City; his brother, Johnny Jones, and his wife, Anna, of Broadus; his sister, Mabel Waldusky of Whitefish; his sisters-in-law, Aurise Jones and Betsy Mahan, both of Broadus and Mary Gregg of Melstone; his brother-in-law, Vaughn Mahan of Billings; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Colleen Clements, Gertrude Mahan and Juanita Jones; and two brothers, Denver Jones and Marvin Jones.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 21, 2003, at 2 p.m. in Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home at Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery at Broadus.
To send condolences and remembrances to the family visit www.stevensonandsons.com.
Alvin Otto Wick
Alvin Otto Wick, 87, of Hysham, died of natural causes Tuesday, June 17, 2003, at the St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings.
Born Feb. 21, 1916, at Becker County, Minnesota, he was the son of Adolph and Teresa Pasler Wick. He was educated and spent most of his younger years farming and working construction jobs in Minnesota and North Dakota.
On June 25, 1938, he and Katherine Stevens were married at Spicer, Minn. Together, they made their home in Minnesota until moving to Terry where he was employed with Tongue River Electric.
With their family, Mr. and Mrs. Wick transferred to Ashland where he continued to work for Tongue River Electric until his retirement from the company in 1981. They later moved to Hysham to be closer to family and Mr. Wick resided there until the time of his death.
He enjoyed spending his time hunting and fishing as well as with his wife and family.
His survivors include his wife of 65 years, Katherine; one son, Charles Wick, and his wife, Connie, of Hamilton; one daughter, Kathleen Hurr, and her husband, Richard, of Hysham; two daughters-in-law, Elsie Wick of Ashland and Mary Wick of Plains; one sister, Alice Adams, and her husband, LeRoy, of Frazee, Minn.; 14 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by two sons, Donald and Daniel; one daughter, Suzanne Reinholz; and four brothers, Herman, Emil, Clarence and Marvin.
A graveside service will be held in the Ashland Cemetery at a later date.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of arrangements.
If friends with to send their condolences or remembrances to the Wick family, log on to www.stevensonandsons.com.
Mary Ann Schieffert
Mary Ann Schieffert, infant daughter of Mandy and Jason Schieffert of Miles City, was born and died on Friday, June 13, 2003, in the Holy Rosary Healthcare at Miles City.
Mary's survivors include her parents, Jason R. and Mandy Lynn Roldan Schieffert, her half-sister, Morgan Lovec and her sister, Cassidy Schieffert, all of Miles City; and her grandparents, Cherryl Roldan, Rich Schieffert, Renee Strand and Keith and Phyllis Johnson, all of Miles City, Herman Rodan of Miami, Fla., and Terri and Leo Grasky of Sheridan, Wyo.
Private funeral services for Mary have been planned for the family. To send condolences, visit: www.stevensonandsons.com. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City has been entrusted with the arrangements.
If desired, memorials may be made to the family for a monument for Mary and may be sent in care of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home, 1717 Main St., Miles City, MT 59301.
