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James Benedict Shoulder Blade II
James Benedict Shoulder Blade II, Nahkoheo'emoko'eha "Bear Sole," 17, of Lame Deer died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, from injuries sustained in a automobile accident near Lame Deer.
James was born in Aurora, Colo., at the Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center, on Sept. 8, 1987, the son of Windelyn and Bernadette Henry Shoulder Blade. He was raised and began his education in Broken Arrow, Okla. With his family, he moved to Lame Deer at the start of his junior year. James loved the game of baseball. While in Broken Arrow, James began his baseball career at the age of six hitting his first homerun when he was eight. James played in the 13-year-old World Series for Broken Arrow, making the all tournament team and placing third in the Homerun Derby. As a freshman in high school, James played on the varsity high school American Legion baseball team in Broken Arrow. As a young man in Broken Arrow, James was involved in several different athletics as well as with his church, which included playing football for Oliver Middle School, basketball for the Rhema Bible Church, as well as the church choir that traveled throughout Oklahoma. James was also very musically inclined, able to play the drums and the first seat as a trumpet player. Along with his parents, James traveled to different parts of the United States ministering to many people.
His survivors include his parents, Windelyn and Bernadette of Lame Deer; three brothers, J.R. Shoulder Blade, Timothy Shoulder Blade and Scott Shoulder Blade; three sisters, Vanessa Shoulder Blade, Renessa Shoulder Blade and Contessa Shoulder Blade; his grandparents, Sadie Henry, Fern Shoulder Blade and Christine Lays Bad, Vicki Woonded, and Helen Hiwalker. He also is survived by his numerous aunts and uncles, who include Elmer and Gertie Henry, Magdalene Shoulder Blade, Eddie and Francine Cut Grass, Irene George, Kathryn Shoulder Blade, Titus Shoulder Blade Albert and Clara McManus; his best friend, Montague Big Back; his special girl friend, Donna Lynn Strange Owl; and his many cousins, friends and special nephew, Jerome Shoulder Blade. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Percy Henry, James Shoulder Blade and Julia Shoulder Blade; his cousin, Kyle Jason Henry; and his best friend, Jesse Riley.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, in the Boys and Girls Club in Lame Deer. Burial will be in the Black Hills National Cemetery at Sturgis, S.D. A wake was held on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in the Pentecostal Church in Lame Deer. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
William "Bill" Rolston
William "Bill" Rolston, 86, of Forsyth, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 2004, at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.
Mr. Rolston was born June 1, 1918, in Vananda, the son of Herbert "Lefty" and Regina Derckus Rolston. He grew up and was educated in the Vanada and Forsyth areas. Following his graduation from high school, Mr. Rolston attended the University of Montana-Missoula until returning to Forsyth due to his father's illness. Mr. Rolston enlisted in the Army Air Corps on Jan. 2, 1942, and served during World War II until being honorably discharged on Nov. 15, 1945. On Sept. 24, 1943, Mr. Rolston was united in marriage to Ruth Marie Kennedy in Forsyth. To this union, their son, Brian, was born. Together Mr. and Mrs. Rolston made their home and raised their children in Forsyth. As a young man, Mr. Rolston began working at Lefty's Bar where he was nicked named "Whisky Bill." After his time at Lefty's, Mr. Rolston also worked in the Treasurers and Assessors Office as well as for the Soil Conservation Service. He later began his career with the United States Postal Service where he worked until the time of his retirement in 1984 at the age of 65 year. Mr. Rolston loved goose hunting, square dancing and especially his family. Trips out north with his friends were a highlight of his day. Mr. Rolston could be seen on a daily basis driving his red pickup around town. He devoted his life to helping others. While taking walks, he always policed the gutters and kept them clean.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Ruth; his son, Brian Rolston and his wife, Betty, of Forsyth, and their son, Brad; one brother, Dirk (Jimmie Lee) Rolston; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Tom.
Funeral Mass was Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004, in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Burial was in the Forsyth Cemetery. A Vigil service will be on Monday starting at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth.
George C. Wilson
George C. Wilson "Uncle George," 75, decorated war hero and member of the Northern Cheyenne tribe, died of lung cancer on Sept. 8, 2004.
Born on May 24, 1929, at home in Kirby, he was the son of James Albert Wilson and Martha Yellow Eagle. He joined the Army in 1952 and was sent to Korea, where he served his country for three years. While in Korea, he was awarded several medals, including the distinguished Purple Heart, which earned him a place on the Purple Heart Memorial in Billings. After his discharge from the Army, he worked as a police officer for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, a house painter for St. Labre, a carpenter, and many other jobs throughout his life. For the last 30 years of his life, he worked for his long-time friend, Melvin Small, at his ranch in Kirby. He was a talented jack-of-all-trades.
His survivors include his only remaining sibling, his brother, Peter John; his daughter, Georgia Lynn, her husband, Bobbie, and their son Joshua, all of the family home, who took care of him until the end of his journey. Survivors also include his sons, Troy, his wife, Teresa, and their children, Desiree, her husband, Josh, and their children, Issuah and Jayce, Jesse, Ozzy, and Snidly and Eldon, his wife, Robin, and their children, Jessi and Ethan; his daughters, Helen, and her children, Chad, Falicia, Skylar, Josaphine and Telera; Marie and her children, Angel, Dusty and EJ; Annie, her husband, Louis, and her children, Troidee, Emily, Jacob, and Carson; Esther, her husband, Willie, and her son, John; Faith; Benny Wayne; Rochelle; Dixie; Prunie and Pammy and their children, Brandi, Cory and Nicole; Lexi, and her son, Clint; Iris; Chick; his special friend, Shirley, and her daughter, Sable; Kevin and his wife, Lana and their children, Tarryn, Derek and Brittany; Johnny, his wife, Michelle, and their children, Zack, Heather, Ty and Tate; Kip; Dino; Kathy and Clinton; Smiley; his former wife, Inez; his best friend, Melvin Small; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and relatives. Also surviving is his Military Company 160 Reg. 40 infantry Division buddies Jack, Bobbie Jo and Sergeant Riggs. He was preceded in death by his parents; four of his brothers; his five sisters; and two grandsons, Linus and Stephen.
Funeral services were Monday, Sept. 13, 2004 at the Troy Wilson residence in Ashland. Burial was in the family cemetery in Birney. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
Lauretta (Schumacher) Krebs
Lauretta Schumacher Krebs, 95, of Miles City, formerly or Regent, N.D., died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City.
She was born on Sept. 5, 1909, to Florence DeKelver and Henry Schumacher at their farm home north of Mott, N.D. Mrs. Krebs enjoyed her youth growing up with three sisters, Ella Warren, now deceased; Grace Stinemetz of Benecia, Calif.; and LaFern Rosenberg of Elgin, N.D. After receiving her education in the Mott Public School she worked as a housekeeper. In Mott, she met Adam Krebs and they were married there a year later on July 19, 1927. A short time later they purchased land south of Regent, N.D., and started farming, which was not extremely lucrative for them while trying to raise their family but Mrs. Krebs never complained. Family was very important and God blessed the couple by celebrating 40th, 50th and 60th anniversaries with many of their children and grandchildren far and near attending. The greatest joy of Mrs. Krebs' life was watching her many (38) grandchildren grow up and enjoy Grandma's "skinny" pancakes for breakfast and crisp fried chicken at family dinners. Each of her children had received one of her "made with love" pieced quilts - often along with a rag rug. Each grandchild has one of Grandma's afghans, many in the color of their choice. In her spare time she had crocheted hundreds of padded clothes hangers to give as gifts. After her husband died in 1987, she lived alone in their home in Regent for six years until long, cold winters and loneliness (and with encouragement from family) she relocated to the Eagles Manor in Miles City. At that time she was also a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mrs. Krebs loved the time she spent at the manor, being near her daughters, Norene and her family and Bernice, and making many new friends there. She spent her last four and one-half years at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility.
Her survivors include her children, Bernice Cottom and Norene Stieg (Rod) of Miles City, Bernadine Erickson, Donald Krebs (Maxine), Leonard Krebs (Irene) of Vancouver, Wash., and Verletta John (Mervyn) of Valley City, N.D.; her 38 grandchildren; 74 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adam, in l987; two grandsons, one in infancy and Rod Geist in 2002.
A vigil service was held on Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, at St. Henry's Catholic Church in Regent, N.D. Funeral services followed on Monday at St. Henry's Catholic Church. Interment will follow in the Regent Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Senior Center, Regent, N.D., or St. Henry's Catholic Church, Regent, N.D., or the charity of one's choice.
Agnes Davidson
Agnes Davidson, 75, of Powderville died Friday, Sept. 3, 2004, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City.
Born April 5,1929, in Townsend, she was the daughter of Frank and Hazel Matthews Holloway. She was raised and attended schools in Townsend and then began working in Helena. She and John Davidson were united in marriage on May 6, 1950. They then moved to the ranch at Powderville and there they raised two daughters, Cathy and Heidi. Mrs. Davidson served as Powder River County Farm Bureau secretary for several years and on various other committees. She was a Farm Bureau Insurance agent from 1976 to 1991. After her husband died in 1990, she remained active in the Powderville community until moving to Miles City in 2001, where she wrote the Powderville news for the Miles City Star for many years Mrs. Davidson was a very active member of the Order of the Eastern Star, holding various offices in Broadus and Miles City including Grand Warder from 1990 to 1991. She also was the Mother Advisor of the Broadus Assembly of Rainbow Girls for several years.
She is survived by her daughters, Cathy McDowell of Powderville and Heidi Brewer of Bozeman; five grandchildren, Kimberly McDowell and Troy Gardner, J.J. McDowell and Priscilla Schoonover, Danielle Brewer, Kellen Brewer and Brittney Reinhardt, and Abbey Brewer; two great-grandchildren, Seth McDowell and Jordan Ladd; a sister, Madge, and her husband, Riney Reiber, of Broomfield, Colo.; a brother-in-law, Bill Davidson, and his wife, Mary, of Loveland, Colo.; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Freeman Bruce; a sister, Glory Huth; and a son-in-law.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2004, in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus. Memorials may be made to the Estarl fund, care of Custer Chapter No. 125, Miles City, MT 59301.
Neal L. Gresens
Neal L. Gresens, 86, died at the Veterans Affairs Rest Home in Miles City where he had resided for the past 20 years.
Mr. Gresens was born at Flech Maternity Hospital in Miles City on Sept. 26, 1917, the son of Rexa Prahl and Leo Gresens. He attended grade school at the S-Y and Ash Creek Schools. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, but attended American Union Sunday School Services held in local schools. Mr. Gresens graduated from Custer County High School in 1936 and spent the next year working for Shorty Howell in Idaho.
During the next four years, he worked for E. O. Allen, Fritz Zook and the Montana Highway Department. He and Irene Carey were married in Forsyth on Feb. 9, 1942. In March of that same year he was drafted into the Army and he received his basic training in Fort Riley, Kan., after which Mrs. Gresens joined him. In the Army, Mr. Gresens taught auto mechanics and trained drivers for the next two years. Then he was sent to the Pacific where he remained until the end of the war. During this time, he was promoted to Sergeant. After being honorably discharged from the service, Mr. Gresens worked for the Montana Highway Department until his father died and then he took over the family ranch. Over the years, he increased the size of the ranch, raising cattle, a few sheep and doing a little farming. In 1967, he moved his family from Ash Creek to the Jordan Place on Basin Creek. Mr. Gresens' health failed and after one of his operations, he had a stroke from which he never recovered.
His survivors include his wife, Irene of Miles City; four sons, Ira and his wife, Joann of Miles City, Norman of California, Jerry and his wife, Lisa of Helena, and Ralph of Los Vegas, Nev.; one daughter, Wanda Gresens of Kalispell; one sister, Arlyle Palmer of Miles City; four brothers-in-law; five sisters-in law; three grandsons, Neal Gresens of Newark, Calif., Cole Gresens of Manhattan, Kan., and Trenton Harbaugh of Miles City; five granddaughters, Natalene Gresens of Billings, Katie Butler of California, Kyla Gresens of Manhattan, Kan., Heather Merical and Canda Harbaugh, both of Kalispell. Survivors also include four great-grandchildren, Nicolas Gresens of Billings, Sady Harbaugh of Miles City, Kaylee Merical of Kalispell, and Elizabeth Russell of Sioux Falls, S.D.
Mr. Gresens was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Casey (Charles) Jones, who was closer than a brother; and one nephew.
Funeral services were Thursday, Sept. 9, 2004, in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment, with full military honors, followed in the Custer County Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Range Riders Museum.
