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Lilly Hildegardt Hansen Weinrich
DILLON - Lilly Hildegardt Hansen Weinrich, age 73, of Dillon, passed away Friday, March 26, 2004, at St. Patrick Hospital in Missoula of natural causes.
She was born Jan. 2, 1931, to Christian and Myrtle Hansen on a farm north of Brookings, S.D. Lilly was baptized and confirmed at the Pioneer Lutheran Church near White, S.D. She received her education in rural schools and then in Brookings. Lilly attended Northern College in Aberdeen, S.D., and Western Montana College in Dillon.
On June 12, 1949, she was united in marriage to Shirley F.W. Weinrich at the Pioneer Lutheran Church. Following their marriage, they farmed in the White area for five years. They lived in various locations in South Dakota before moving to Montana in 1967. They lived in Billings and then Boulder, where Shirley and Lilly worked at the Boulder River School/Hospital as nurse's aides and teachers. In 1970 they moved to Dillon, where Lilly founded and directed the Frontier Halfway House, a center for alcoholism rehabilitation.
Lilly and her children enjoyed her antique business, traveling to many shows. She loved her antique business because of her love of "old things and the ways of life which were so simple." Lilly always thought of others before herself. Her dream of becoming a missionary was fulfilled within her community - she never turned away a person in need. Her life was a service to others; even throughout her illness she thought first of others before herself.
She will be missed by her family and friends for all that which she was: an embodiment of love, happiness and goodness. This angel on earth will be forever missed.
Lilly was preceded in death by her husband Shirley Weinrich, granddaughter Chelsea Weinrich and parents Chris and Myrtle Hansen.
Survivors include six children, Peggy A. Adamsen of Dillon, Beverly J. (Steve) Weber of Helena, Danny W. (Linnea) Weinrich of Crescent, Ore., Becky L. (Lynn) Weinrich of Arlee, Lucy M. (Don) Weinrich of Helena and Lanny K. Weinrich of Portland, Ore.; eight grandchildren, Daine Adamsen and Morgan Adamsen of Portland, Dean Moen of Bend, Ore., Caitlin Weinrich and Casey Weinrich of Crescent, Kadin Weinrich of Helena, and Steve Weber and Anna Weber of Helena; and eight brothers and sisters, Lloyd H. (Roberta) Hansen of Brookings, Berge H. (JoAnne) Hansen of Edina, Minn., Verne H. (Norma) Hansen of Volga, S.D., Ella H. (Cy) Frick of Sequim, Wash., Roger H. (Lonnie) Hansen of Sioux Falls, S.D., Carol H. (Gary) Merrell of Hills, Vancouver, British Columbia; James H. (Carole) Hansen of Brookings and Judith H. (James) Harris of Eagan, Minn.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, at the United Methodist Church in Superior. Interment will follow at Superior cemetery.
Livingston, Malletta & Geraghty Funeral Home in Missoula is in charge of arrangements.
Marilyn F. Schmidt
A graveside service for Marilyn F. Schmidt will be held Saturday, April 10, at 1 p.m. at Sunset Memorial Gardens followed by a memorial service and reception at 2 p.m. at the Community of Christ Church, corner of Green Meadow Dr. and Sierra Rd.
Marilyn F. Schmidt, age 76, of Helena, died Dec. 28, 2003, in Seattle. Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Marilyns name to Hospice of St Peters, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
Lavone Campeau
Lavone Campeau, 88, of York Road in Helena, passed away at Big Sky Care Center April 1, 2004. She was born Sept. 28, 1915, in Palmer, Neb., to C. M. Keil and Vaidee (Halsey) Keil.
She attended school in Nebraska and on Nov. 23, 1937, married
Alphonse Campeau in Bozeman. They were blessed with two sons and two daughters. Lavone enjoyed being a homemaker for her family. Her hobbies were quilting, crocheting and crafts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Al; sister, Ruth Curtis; parents; granddaughter and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in law. Lavone is survived by sons Tony (Barbara) Campeau of Manhattan and Paul (Tricia) of Sydney, Australia; daughters, Marie Schwefel and Marlene Aksamit of Helena; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, June Griffin; sister-in-law, Adele Miller; her special niece, Karla; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, at the Fairview cemetery in Three Forks. Following the service, please join the family and friends for a reception at the American Legion Post #87, 218 E. Main in Manhattan. Retz Funeral Home is caring for arrangements.
Rhea Kay Duthie
Rhea Kay Duthie passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2004, at her home following a battle with cancer.
Kay was born Feb. 21, 1939, in Sheridan, Wyo., to John and Rhea Jane Chalfant. She moved to Avon in l949 with her mother and stepfather Bud Fitzpatrick.
She graduated from Helena High School in l956. She and William Duthie were married
in 1956. They had five children.
She worked for many years at First National Bank in Helena and Western Security Bank, retiring in 2001.
She was preceded in death by her parents, stepfathers Bud Fitzpatrick and Wilmer Olson, son William R. Duthie, Jr., brother Paddy Owen Olson.
She is survived by her husband Bill; son Charles (Marcie) Duthie; daughters Debbie (Joe) Taylor, Billie Jo (Clay) Williams, Sharon (Richard) Breidenbach; grandchildren Jessica Taylor (John Billington), Joshua Taylor, Heather Williams, Tyler Williams, Mary Kay Duthie, Mollie Duthie and Wyatt Duthie, Cole Breidenbach; great-grandchildren Keeana and Kiele Billington all of Helena; sisters Judy Swift and Tempe Murphy; brother Fred Chalfant; stepmothers Margaret Olson and Fay Chalfant; stepbrothers John, Mark, Guy and Jeff Peterson, Randy and Larry Cole; stepsisters Connie Moze and Cindy Terry; sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws Frances (Bill) Novak, Frank (Esther) Duthie, Fred (Lois) Duthie and Betty (Charlie) Reinke; numerous nieces and nephews.
Chapel services will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 9, from Hagler-Anderson Chapel. Cremation has taken place. Private family interment of cremains will take place at a later date. Family prefers memorials to Hospice of Saint Peter's, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.
Kenneth J. Frazer
Kenneth J. Frazer of Helena, age 81, died of heart failure on April 5, 2004, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Great Falls on July 5, 1922, to Kenneth B. and Kathryn (Peters) Frazer. He moved with his family to Butte as a young child. He was educated at Immaculate Conception Grade School and Boys Central High School in Butte. He attended Butte School of Mines and graduated from Montana State College in Bozeman with a degree in electrical engineering. He interrupted his education to join the U.S. Navy during WWII, where he served in the South Pacific and was among the first to work with sonar and radar.
He worked for the Montana Power Company in Helena and Billings for six and a half years. In 1953, he began a 29-year career with the Anaconda Aluminum Company in Columbia Falls and Sebree, Ky.
On May 17, 1951, he married
Mary Claire Parker in Butte. They were blessed with seven children: Ken (Diane) of Billings, Bob of Helena, Kate Frazer (Grant Heinicke) of Rockaway, New Jersey, Carol of Helena, Linda Birtles (Mike) of Billings, Bill (Vickie) of Gilbert, Ariz., and Theresa Dewar (Steve) of Billings. He was also very proud of his 10 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his older sister Kathryn Gosselin, and two infant sisters. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, and his children and grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Marjorie Sherwood and by numerous nieces and nephews.
He will be remembered for his strong faith, his love of his family, his sense of humor and his ability to fix anything. He has been a great role model and will be deeply missed.
Mass and Christian burial will be Wednesday, April 7 at 1:30 p.m. at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Helena, concelebrated by the Rev. Daniel Shea, the Rev. Robert Noonan and the Rev. Bernard Sullivan. Visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at the church prior to Mass. Burial will follow at Montana State Veterans cemetery with military honors.
The family requests memorials to Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church or to the charity of the donors choice. Retz Funeral Home in Helena is caring for arrangements.
Lorri Sinerius-Lowery
Lorri Lowery, 39, died surrounded by her family, Thursday, April 1, 2004, at her parents home in Deer Lodge after a brave battle with breast cancer.
Lorri was born May 26 1964, to Henry and Dorothy Sinerius in Deer Lodge. She graduated from Powell County High School in 1982. She married
Don Lowery and even though they were later divorced, they remained very close.
Lorri worked as a flagger in highway construction and had her own dog grooming business. For the last five years she was a correctional officer at Montana State Prison. Lorri also was passionate about her volunteer work as an EMT for the Powell County Ambulance and Powell County Search and Rescue. She strived to give back to the community that supported her sons battle against cancer.
Preceding her in death was her son, John and two half brothers, Austin Robert and David Hilton.
Survivors include her parents, Henry and Dorothy Sinerius; daughter, Jamie Lowery; special friend, Donald Lowery; half sister, Beverly (Bill Shaver), all of Deer Lodge, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins and her 2 dogs, Butterfly-bee and Buggy-bee.
Lorri wanted to thank all her friends, cousins and co-workers for all their support and love during her illness.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, April 7, at the Assembly of God Church at 2 p.m. Burial will follow at the Hillcrest cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the John and Lorri Lowery Memorial Scholarship fund at Peoples Bank or the donors choice. Jewell Funeral Home is assisting in arrangements.
Gustav A. 'Gus' Beaver
Gustav A. "Gus" Beaver, the Patriarch of Helenas West Main Street, went to his eternal reward to be with his departed loved ones on April 1, 2004. Gus passed away with his family by his side at the VA Hospital at Fort Harrison.
Gus was born to Lawrence Knutson and Amanda (Olsson) Beaver on Nov. 25, 1910, in Helena. Gus has resided at the family homestead at 595 West Main during the majority of his 93 years. The Beaver family has resided there since 1905. The Beaver family home was placed on the National Historic Registry by the Montana Historical Society in 2000.
Gus was first married
to Alice Bernice (Warren) Beaver. He then married
Nell Bernice (Doughty) Beaver. Gus was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Bernice (Doughty) Beaver; brothers, Lawrence, Woodrow and Raymond; sisters, Lillian Shank and Dora Kuntz. He was the last remaining member of his generation. He is survived by his sons, Don (Jane) Beaver of Seeley Lake, Larry and John of Helena; his daughters, Nancy (Bud) Archer of Billings, Mary (Bing) Crosby of Tustin, Calif., Joyce Sturn, Shirley (Keith) Herrin, Phyllis (Dick) Lamping, Diana (Willard) Gustafson, Judy (Corky) Harris, Clarice (Scott) St. Clair, all of Helena. Gus is also survived by 29 grandchildren, and 54 great-grandchildren, with three more expected, and five great-great grandchildren. Also surviving is his sister-in-law, Barbara Beaver, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Gus will be remembered first and foremost for his keen wit, which stayed with him until his last hours. Gus spent much of his childhood working on a ranch in the York area until he returned to Helena as a young man, where he began a trucking business. Gus transported many of the historical artifacts that are preserved in Virginia City. Gus served as a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II. Gus was truly a jack of all trades, who in his 93 years was involved in all sorts of various projects, from soldering the Montana Capitol Dome during the 1940s, establishing the Nellie Grant Mine above Park Lake, to the repair of anything and everything mechanical. Many a wayward soul staggered up West Main Street only to be greeted by smiling Gus, and walked away with whatever problem they may have had solved, along with a head filled with stories from the man in black that helped them out.
In his later years, Gus enjoyed spinning a yarn about days of yore from either the chair in his living room or the steps of his shop, to his large and adoring group of family members and friends. The patrons of the ole B & B Market were often blessed with the presence of Gus on a daily basis, and although he was never able to trade in his false teeth for groceries, there is no doubt that he brought a bit of sunshine into every day. The tour train rolled by Gus house many times a day during the summer months, and one of the truly historic sites on that trip for the lucky tourist was a glimpse of a true Helena pioneer.
Services will be at Retz Funeral Home on Monday, April 5, at 1:30 p.m. The Rev. Tom Banks will officiate. Following the services the interment will be held at the Montana State Veterans cemetery at Fort Harrison. A reception will follow at the Service Club. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, Troy Beaver, Ron Sturn, Duane DeCouteau, Keith Herrin Jr., Randy Lamping, Kelly Harris, Sean Beaver and Stewart St. Clair. Memorials are suggested to the charity of the donors choice.
Thomas W. Mazurek
Thomas W. Mazurek, formerly of 702 Madison, died peacefully of natural causes at the Cooney Convalescent Home on Friday, April 2, 2004.
Tom was born on Sept. 3, 1918, in Bandera, Texas, to Julius (Dave) and Annie Pyka Mazurek. He was the sixth of seven children in a Polish immigrant family. He graduated from high school at St. Johns Seminary where he played baseball, soccer and softball. He moved to Fort Worth, Texas, where he worked at the Fair Department Store as the stockroom foreman. There he met and courted Jane Weaver.
From 1941 through 1947, he served in the U.S. Navy as a Chief Pharmacists Mate. He saw duty in the South Pacific where he fought at Guadalcanal and was among the first landing forces at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. During his Navy service he met Priscilla (Perky) Kuenning, a member of the WAACS from Missoula. They were married
in Seattle on Dec. 31, 1945. They had three children, Joe, Sonia and Nancy.
Following his honorable discharge from the Navy in 1947, Tom was a claims investigator for the San Diego Transit System. In 1949, he was hired by Hugo Dobler Adjuster, Inc., an independent insurance adjusting agency in Helena. He purchased the business in 1952 and was its president and manager for 32 years. He sold the business to Baumgardner-Sayler Adjusters, where he continued to be employed until his retirement in 1995. He specialized in handling workers compensation insurance and traveled across Montana investigating and handling claims. He also mentored many Carroll College students as interns in the insurance business.
He was a member of the National Association of Independent Insurance Adjusters and the Northwest Regional Advisory Council. He was also a past president of both the Montana State Adjusters and the Helena Adjusters Association. He was also active in the Helena community as a past member of the Helena Kiwanis Club, the Helena Exchange Club, the Green Meadow Country Club, the Knights of Columbus and the St. Helena Cathedral Parish.
Tom had a special love for children. He and Joe DeBar organized a Cub Scout basket ball league in the 1950s and he and Q. Johnson coached the New York Yankees of the Pee Wee League for many years. Though he only skied once in his life, he spent many Saturday mornings at the Belmont Ski Hill helping kids with their equipment and transporting the neighborhood children to and from the hill.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla in 1963. By an interesting quirk of fate, he became re-acquainted with his pre-war girlfriend, Jane Weaver, the widow of an Air Force officer with four sons, Byron, Charles, Bill and David. They courted again by long distance and soon married
. Together they successfully merged the two families into one.
In addition to his first wife Priscilla, Tom was also preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Aggie, Julius, Anthony and Joe.
He survived by his wife, Jane of Helena; sons, Byron (Sue) Mazurek of Butte; Charles (Skoge) Mazurek of Clancy; Joe (Patty) Mazurek, Helena; Bill Mazurek, Spokane; and, David Mazurek (Monterey, California), daughters, Sonia (John Hagey) Mazurek, and Nancy Mazurek, both of Fairbanks, Alaska.
Also surviving are: grandchildren Denise Jordan, Colleen Mazurek, Ryan Mazurek, Mike Mazurek, Tom Mazurek, Jeff Mazurek, Dan Mazurek, Brian Mazurek, Christopher Mazurek, Dillon Mazurek, Sarah Sullivan, Joe Hagey, Kathryn Wighs and Robert Wighs; great-grandchildren, Rachael, Andrew, and Ian Jordan and Gabriel Mazurek; two sisters, Mary Theresa Ross of Bandera, Texas, and Isabel Roessler, of San Antonio, Texas; and sister-in-law Edith Mazurek, brother and sister-in-law Robert L. and Isabel Bowen, all of Fort Worth, Texas.
There will be a Vigil service at the Retz Funeral Home Chapel, today, April 5, at 7 p.m. Mass of the Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, April 6, at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Helena. A private interment will be at Resurrection cemetery.
The family requests any memorial be made to the Hawthorne School Parents Council, 430 Madison St. Helena, MT 59601 or to a charity of the donors choice.
Marvin Robert Blokzyl
Marvin Robert Blokzyl, age 75, of Clancy, passed away April 4, 2004, at St. Peters Hospital.
Marvin was born April 30, 1928, in Crookston, Minn. As he grew older he moved to Marion, N.D., to run the family farm. Marvin was in the Army Engineers during the Korean War. Marvin met and married
Kathy Buckley Dec. 10, 1960, in Miles City while driving truck. He then worked at the YWCA as a building engineer until his retirement.
He had several hobbies that included fishing, boating, camping, woodworking and spending time with the grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a grand daughter. He is survived by his wife, Kathy, of Clancy; his sons, Tom and Robert of Miles City, Marvin (Beverly); grandsons, Jacob and Caleb of East Helena; daughter Michele (Robert) Stevenson; and granddaughter of Whitlash; sisters, Marjorie Hashman of Jamestown, N.D. and Donna Isaacs of San Diego, Calif.; numerous nieces and nephews; and all his fishing friends.
Visitation will be held Wednesday April 7, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with the family present from 5 to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held Thursday April 8 at 10 a.m. at Helena Funeral Chapel with graveside to follow at Forestvale cemetery. Helena Funeral Chapel has completed the funeral arrangements.
Linda Ann Campbell Potter
Linda Ann Campbell Potter, 58, of White Sulphur Springs passed away April 2, 2004, at Mountainview Medical Center of cancer. Linda was born Jan. 18, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho.
Linda was one of four daughters born to Charles and Martha (Martin) Campbell. She owned and operated The Connexion since 1994. Not only was she a businesswoman, but a homemaker, mother and wife. She loved cooking, sewing, gardening and children. Lindas home always had an open door for all.
Survivors include her husband of 31 years, John V. Potter, Jr.; daughter, Bonnie Lower of Willow Creek and her children, Haliday, Abbey, Parker and Brandy; daughter, Janie Barfuss and her husband, Kirk, of White Sulphur Springs and their sons, Logan, Morgan and Jordan; son, Charlie Lower and his wife, Sherri, of Willow Creek and their children, Brandi, Bryant and Chance; stepdaughter, Marlys Granlund, Craig Granlund and their children, Danielle and Melissa; three sisters, Fern Bailey and Mary Helburn of Los Altos, Calif., and Bonnie Steingruber of Three Forks; three brothers, Jack Lane of Three Forks, Marvin Lane of Hungary Horse and Russell Lane of Billings and numerous nieces and nephews also survive Linda.
Funeral services will be 3 p.m. on Tuesday, April 6, 2004, in the White Sulphur Springs High School gymnasium. Graveside committal will follow at Mayn cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Mountainview Medical Center, P.O. Box Q, Diamond City Lodge No. 7, P.O. Box 349, Yoked Parish Good News Club, P.O. Box 732, all of White Sulphur Springs, MT 59645, or United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 196, Willow Creek, MT 59760. A coffee hour will follow at The Connexion. Twichel Funeral Home assisted the family with the services.
Margaret Moe
Margaret (Millard) Moe, 91 of Great Falls, died of natural causes Monday, March 29, 2004, at a local nursing home.
Margaret was born in Belt on May 11, 1912, the third of six children of Mayor Henry Millard and his wife, Helen. She attended school in Belt until meeting Norman Moe, whom she married
on Jan. 6, 1930. Their marriage spanned 60 years and produced five children, 16 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
While Norman led road construction crews throughout Montana, Margaret created a loving home for the children in Great Falls. They remember her as a caring mother and a fun-loving woman whose sense of humor and devotion to her family remained with her throughout her life.
Survivors include sons Donald M. Moe of Great Falls, Duane N. Moe and his wife Mary (Sheehy) Moe of Cascade; and grandchildren Peggy (Bierwagen) Moler of Great Falls, Noralee (Bierwagen) Bessler of Las Vegas, Brian Bierwagen of Beaverton, Ore., Cyndee Moe, Darcee Moe and Bradley Moe, all of Helena; Craig, Kory, Todd, Terri and Heather Moe, all of California; Jason Moe of Billings, Raymond Moe of Great Falls, Ellen Margaret Moe of San Leandro, Calif, and Molly MacHale Moe and Paul Sheehy Moe of Missoula.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Norman E. Moe; a daughter, Barbara Bierwagen; sons Dennis and Daryl Moe; brothers and sisters Fern Hockersmith, Ralph Millard, Marie Mearns, Ethlyn Pothecary and Jack Millard.
A memorial service honoring her life is 2 p.m. Thursday, April 1 at Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home, with burial in Highland cemetery.
