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Jane L. "Frankie" Watts
Jane L. "Frankie" Watts, 74, of Miles City died Monday, May 10, 2004, surrounded by her family at her home in Miles City following a long illness.
Mrs. Watts was born in Fort Benton on May 7, 1930, the daughter of Frank and Mary Turney Janutis. The family made their home on the Mizpah in the Knowlton area southeast of Miles City then moved to Miles City in 1950. She attended Riverview Country School and graduated from Custer County High School in Miles City.
On April 3, 1949, she and Harvey Watts were married in Miles City. Mrs. Watts worked for Reynolds Grocery and other local merchants. When Mr. and Mrs. Watts started their family, she stayed home to raise their children. She later went to work for Holy Rosary Hospital where she worked for 25 years before retiring.
She and her husband had resided in their home on Knight Street since 1956.
Mrs. Watts loved to sew, read, go for walks, play the piano, but most of all spend time with her family and spoil her grandchildren.
Her survivors include her husband, Harvey Watts of Miles City; two sons, Steve Watts, and his wife, Lori, of Seattle, Wash., and Randy Watts, and his wife, Tammy, of Laurel; three daughters, Joan Brown, and her husband, Mike, of Billings, Julia Pierce, and her husband, David, of Park City and Melanie Watts of Laurel; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Survivors also include a brother, Anthony Janutis of Billings; and a sister, Betty Merchant, and her husband, Dallas, of Volborg.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 12, 2004, from 4 to 7 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be Thursday, May 13, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Holy Rosary Hospice at 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301.
Jacob "Jay" Huber
Jacob "Jay" Huber, of Terry, died May 6, 2004, a week before his 30th birthday, at his home after a long illness.
Born at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City on May 13, 1974, he was the son of Gary and Carolyn Roberts Huber. He was raised in Terry and went to school in Glendive. Mr. Huber graduated from Dawson County High School in 1993 through a special education program. He was able to attend his 10-year class reunion in the summer of 2003 with the help of caregivers, Dawyna and Dan Kirkpatrick.
Mr. Huber participated in Special Olympics, was involved in church activities and loved to bowl until his failing health prevented him from continuing.
His survivors include by his parents, Gary and Carolyn Huber of Terry; two brothers, SGT Gregory Huber of Fort Sill, Okla., and Nolan Huber, his wife, Tiffany, and their children, Maxine, Jacob and Justis, all of Terry; his grandmothers, Anna Huber of Fallon and Mildred Roberts of Glendive; and his foster family, Randy and Roxanne Clonce, and their family of Idaho, formerly of Glendive.
He is also survived by his special friends of the family Dale, Joan, Jude and Ross Hubber of Terry and many friends, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Jacob Huber and Ray Roberts.
A prayer service will be held on Monday, May 10, 2004, at 6 p.m. at the Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Terry has been entrusted with the arrangements.
If desired, memorials may be made to Prairie County Ambulance or to the Prairie Community M.A.F.
Lorraine Haughian
Lorraine Haughian, 76, died Sunday, May 2, 2004, from heart complications at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Lorraine means "famous in battle," and she had quite a battle last week.
Born on Feb. 17, 1928, in Detroit, Mich., she was the daughter of Theodore Friller and Edna Anna Marie Amundson Wood. She attended schools in Brusett and Miles City where she graduated from Custer County High School.
She and John "Henry" Haughian were married Aug. 22, 1946. They lived at Little Sheep Mountain where they ranched until moving to Park City for their last years of life.
In town, Mrs. Haughian was thrilled to have all the water she needed for her flowers. She has many special friends there also. Family, friends, and even strangers were always welcome in her home - the coffee pot was always on. She always tried to find the good in everyone.
Her survivors include her four children, Lauralea Caufield of Park City, Gary Haughian, and his wife, Charlotte, of Cody, Wyo., Elaine Evertz, and her husband, Gary, of Joliet, and Dale Haughian of Shelton, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Survivors also include three great sisters-in-law; and many nieces and nephews who have proven their love for her this past week.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Katie Bunch; a son-in-law, Gee Caufield; and a daughter-in-law, Shelly Haughian.
The family will receive friends on Friday, May 7, 2004, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Vigil Service will be held Friday at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.
A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, May 6, 2004, at 7 p.m. at the Park City Civic Center in Park City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Old Calvary Cemetery in Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Park City Civic Center, Park City, MT 59063.
Gertie Nordtvedt
Gertie Luella Nordtvedt, 97, of Miles City died Monday, May 3, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility.
Born in Beach, N.D., on March 15, 1907, she was the daughter of James Willard and Marie F. Gundersen Lausch. She moved with her family to the Plevna/Ismay area where she attended schools. She helped her mother run their boarding house in Ismay.
Following her schooling, she moved to Chicago for a year where she worked as a nanny.
She returned to Ismay where she met Christ Nordtvedt and they were married on Dec. 27, 1927 in Holmquist, S.D. They ran a garage in Ismay and one in Webster, S.D. They moved to back to Plevna in 1962 and retired in Ismay.
Mrs. Nordtvedt later moved to Miles City with her daughter, Margaret, in 1993 where she remained until she entered the nursing home in September 2003.
She was a member of the Ismay Community Church. Mrs. Nordtvedt enjoyed doing crafts and made 310 Easter baskets this year. She was well known for her handmade Christmas decorations, was very giving and had a great sense of humor.
Her survivors include two daughters, Margaret Carlson of Miles City and Ruth Breen of Williston, N.D.; two brothers, Wesley Lausch of Alberton, and Bob Lausch of Fallon; three sisters, Ethel Murray of Fresno, Calif., Mary Bohle of Baker and Julia Smith of British Columbia, Canada; a very special friend and roommate, Florence; 10 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two daughters, Joyce Marie Babnick and Cora Luetta Kelsey; a brother, Raymond Lausch; and a sister, Violet Harder.
A graveside service will be held Friday, May 7, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Ismay Cemetery at Ismay.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Ismay Community Church or to the charity of one's choice.
