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Shirley Fern Clark
Shirley Fern Clark, 81, of Miles City died Thursday, March 18, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City.
She was born in Miles City on Dec. 2, 1922, the daughter of Paul and Inga Sandbakken Sather. She attended schools in Miles City where she graduated from high school in 1940.
On May 31, 1941, she and Kenneth Clark were married in New Castle, Wyo. They lived in Miles City. During the war, she worked at Renwick-Torgeson Drug Store and later was the bookkeeper at Clark's Furniture, the Beauty College, and also for June's Beauty Land.
Mrs. Clark loved to read, do crafts, and travel. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her survivors include her remaining family: Gary Clark and his wife, Joanne, of Miles City; Brenda Clark and Diana Clark, both of Helena; Amos Clark and his wife, Glady, of Red Lodge; Olive Lockie of Billings; two grandchildren, LeeAnn Mosley, and her husband, Mark, of Miles City and Jeff Clark, and his wife, Michele, of Redfield, S.D.; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Dorothy Morang of Everett, Wash.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Kenneth Clark on Feb. 21, 2004.
A private family service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2004. At Mrs. Clark's request, no public services will be held. Interment will be at the Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery.
Ernest "Ernie" Lyle Vogele
Ernest "Ernie" Lyle Vogele, 59, of Glendive, died Wednesday, March 17, 2004, at the Glendive Medical Center in Glendive.
Mr. Vogele was born March 19, 1944, in Glendive, the son of Philip and Ida Vegele Vogele. He was raised and educated in Glendive and graduated from Dawson County High School in Glendive with the class of 1963.
He attended Dawson Community College in Glendive for one year. Mr. Vogele worked for Burlington Northern Railroad for a short time and later went to work in the oilfield where he was employed by Paraffin Oil Field Service and later with Bob Eiker Inc., where he worked for 17 years.
Mr. Vogele and Julie Franck were united in marriage in Sidney on October 20, 1979.
He worked for Reynolds Warehouse Grocery for a short time until being employed by HKT in their lube facility where he worked for the past five years until the time of his death.
Mr. Vogele enjoyed yard work, antique auctions, woodworking and refinishing. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church.
His survivors include his wife, Julie of Glendive; his step-daughter, Aliese Franck, and her fiancŽ, Shawn Wells, of Clearfield, Utah; three brothers, Lester Vogele, and his wife, Agnes, of Billings, James Vogele, and his wife, Lois, of Glendive and Albert Vogele, and his wife, Lois, of Rapid City, S.D.; one sister, Eileen Entzel, and her husband, Vern, of Miles City; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother; father; and step-mother, Wynona.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m., Saturday, March 20, 2004, in the chapel of the Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home in Glendive with Rev. David S. Hall officiating. Interment, with military honors, will be in the Dawson Memorial Cemetery in Glendive.
Vicki Mason-Graham
Vicki Mason-Graham, 36, of Lame Deer, died Friday, March 12, 2004, in an automobile accident near Colstrip.
She was born in Crow Agency on Oct. 12, 1967, the daughter of Georgia (Mason) Graham. She grew up and attended school in Casper, Wyo., Colstrip, St. Labre Indian School and Wyoming. At the time of her death, she was a secretary for Morning Star Construction.
She was always a happy person, always had a smiling face and lived for her four children.
Her survivors include her four children, Teir and Brandi Pereau of the family home, Catherine and Andrew "A.J." Widhalm, both of Beaverton, Ore.; her parents, Georgia and Thomas "Rabbit;" her sisters, Merrilee "Mouse" Stollenwerk and her husband Paul, Pearl Graham and Agnes Graham, all of Ashland; three brothers, George Graham and his wife Sandy of Upton, Wyo., Bill Graham and his wife Cindy of Gillette, Wyo., and Thomas "TL" Graham of Olanche, Calif.; a step-brother, Tommy D. Graham of Belgrade; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Also surviving her is her friend and companion, Josh Jenson of Colstrip.
She was preceded in death by her brother; and her grandmother.
Wake services will be tonight at 7 p.m. in the St. Labre Catholic Church Social Room in Ashland. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2004, in the Soaring Eagle Gymnasium in Ashland.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
Memorial funds are set up in the name of Vicki Mason's name at 1st Community Bank in Ashland.
Daniel Copps
Daniel Copps, 92, of Miles City, died Sunday, March 14, 2004, at his home.
Born Jan. 12, 1912, to Daniel and Mary Henney Copps in Burke, S.D., he was the youngest of four children. He attended schools in Burke and played football for the Burke Bulldogs.
Mr. Copps and Etta Peterson were married Dec. 26, 1939, in Philip, S.D., where he operated a store and meat market. They moved to Miles City in 1945, and he owned Haley's Grocery on Leighton Boulevard. In 1947 they purchased the Ben Franklin Store, which the family worked until it was sold in 1969.
He did auditing for the State Liquor Board and bookkeeping for Christensen's of Miles City until 1973, when he retired.
Mr. Copps belonged to the Chamber of Commerce, the Knights of Columbus and the Roundtable. He enjoyed people, dancing and traveling. He helped start and worked with St. Vincent De Paul for 15 years.
His survivors include his wife, Etta; his children, DiAnn Copps of Chicago, Mike and his wife Marty of Broadus, Teresa and her husband Jim Drakos of Missoula, Ed and his wife Jana of Billings, Kay and her husband Bob Balmer of Portland, Ore., and Gail (Steve Wurz) Nottingham, daughter of his heart who joined the family when she was in the seventh grade; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Etta Hillner; and two sons-in-law.
A Vigil service will be held tonight at 7 in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2004, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart School, 519 N. Center Ave., Miles City, MT 59301.
Lyle Michael "Wild Horse" Cunningham
Lyle Michael "Wild Horse" Cunningham, 75, quietly died Saturday, May 22, 2004, at the Veterans Affairs Nursing Home in Miles City.
Born on July 21, 1928, in Miles City, he was the son of Thomas and Rose Cunningham and the grandson of Arthur and Mary Cunningham.Ê They were well-known livestock producers in southeastern Montana near the small communities of Ismay and Locate.
After the ranch was sold, the family moved to Miles City, so Mr. Cunningham could complete his education in the public schools, and pursue other adventures in his life. As he grew up he worked at various ranches, rode in rodeos, produced rodeos and owned bars.
He enlisted in the United States Army during the later stages of World War II, where he served his country honorably in Germany, Ireland and France. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Miles City and the surrounding area to fulfill his lifelong dream of being a cowboy.
Mr. Cunningham owned and operated the old "O.K. Corral" livery stable.
It was during this time he would produce rodeos near the old Leon Park Night Club, where he was in the "Marrin' Mood" and wed Carol Louise Harrier. They were married on horseback in the rodeo arena. To this union, one son was born, Taul Michael Cunningham.
Mr. Cunningham had a special love of the American West and the cowboy life. Later on in years, he entertained at cowboy poetry gatherings all over the United States.
His survivors include his son, Taul Michael Cunningham of Miltonfreewater, Ore.; a half-brother, Lavere Gookin of Billings; and two special lifelong companions, Sally Cockram of Billings, and Maryona Johnson of Miles City.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Rose Cunningham; and his grandparents, Arthur and Mary Cunningham.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 27, at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment, with military honors, will follow in the Calvary Cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
