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Aileen Hagen
Mary Aileen Hagen, age 91, passed away Friday, April 15, 2011 at Holy Rosary Extended Care.
Mary Aileen Peck was born to Walter C. and Mary Heintz Peck at the family home in Ismay, MT on June 1, 1919. She joined a brother, Charles. Five years later Robert was born, but died in infancy. Aileen attended schools in Ismay until 1936, when her father, who managed the lumber yard in Ismay, was transferred to Richey, MT. Aileen was not happy about moving in her senior year of high school, and she graduated from Richey High School. It was there she met her future husband, Melvin B. Hagen, and they were married
on August 21, 1937. Aileen and Melvin were married
for almost 65 years until his death in June of 2002.
Mel and Aileen welcomed son Richard (Dick) in 1939 in Richey. They later moved when Mel began working for the federal government, first in Helena, MT and then later in Fort Peck, MT. Daughter Diane was born in 1943 and son John (Jack) in 1949. In 1953 Mel accepted a job with Midland Coal and Lumber and they moved to Miles City. Daughter Mary Jane arrived in 1957 to complete the family.
In later years, Mel and Aileen's home at 706 S. Lake in Miles City was the scene of many family reunions with their children and grandchildren.
Aileen was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, St. Francis Altar Society and Convent Keepers. She enjoyed bowling, knitting, crocheting, and flowers. As walking became more difficult she enjoyed reading suspense novels, crossword puzzles, and watching baseball and game shows. She also enjoyed the company of her dog, Buffy.
She is survived by her children, son Dick (Sue) Hagen and their children Tom (Nyla) Hagen, Martha (Michael) Black and Brigit Hagen; son Jack (Linda) Hagen and their children Joel (Kate) Hagen, Jeffrey and Seth Hagen; daughter Diane Hathaway and her sons Steve and Rick Hathaway; daughter Mary Jane Reiff and her children Jenn (Mitch) Jorgensen, Staci (Jake) Obie, Ryan (Jen) Zier, Kaitlin and Shelby Reiff. She is also survived by 14 great-grandchildren and her nephew and niece Bob (Mary) Peck and Susan (Tom) Mills. Aileen was preceded in death by her parents, husband Mel, grandson Scott Hathaway, and brother Charles.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 18, 2011 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm with family receiving friends from 4:00pm to 6:00pm in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 10:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rite of Committal following in the Eastern Montana Veteran's cemetery.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Convent Keepers or charity of choice.
Jacqueline Hersrud
Jacqueline Dean Hersrud, age 79, of Miles City passed away on Monday, April 25, 2011 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Jackie was born in Columbus, Montana on March 16, 1932, the daughter of Walter and Geverda (Isakson) Hamilton. She attended schools in Columbus where she graduated from high school. Jackie married
John E. 'Jack' Hersrud on April 8, 1951 in Columbus, Montana. Following their marriage, they ranched in North Dakota, South Dakota and Montana.
Over the years Jackie followed her children and grandchildren in their activities. In recent years, she enjoyed her winters with her sisters in California. Jackie's faith and membership in the Lutheran Church was very important to her.
Jackie is survived by her children: Cathy (Ray) Roesler of Miles City, MT; Leslie (Bob) Gray of Plevna, MT; Betsy (Wayne) Childers of Edgemont, SD; Mary (Jeff) Haase of Lemmon, SD; and John (Peggy) Hersrud of Ambler, AK; three sisters: Dorothy Willey of California; Ruth Flanigan of Oregon and Evie Goodger of California; a brother, Clayton Hamilton of Sheridan, WY; nineteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, three sisters: JoAnn, Bernice and Oleafa; and two brothers: Art and Ralph.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, May 1, 2011 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 2, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County cemetery.
A memorial will be established by the family or you may give to a charity of one's choice.
Benjamin Metzenberg
Benjamin Lee Metzenberg, 80 years young, went to be with the Lord on April 25, 2011 at his home in Miles City. He was born June 10, 1930 in Kiowa, Kansas to George Metzenberg and Daisy Wheat Metzenberg. As an infant he moved with his parents to Ekalaka, Montana. In 1945, the family moved to Miles City, MT. He attended country school and high school in Ekalaka. In 1947 he worked at the Milwaukee Railroad and in 1948 joined the navy and was stationed in San Diego, CA. After his discharge from the navy he worked for a while in construction.
On May 11, 1951, Ben married
the love of his life, Margaret 'Peg' Kenney. They were then blessed with four children: Mark Edmund, Linda Carol, Robert Thomas and Scott Lee.
He attended Bear Wheel Alignment school in Rock Island, Ill and worked at Nance Motor in the shop and was also manager of the service station. Ben went to work for the Miles City Fire Department in 1954. During his tenure at the fire department he served in the capacity of Lieutenant, Captain, Fire Inspector, Assistant Fire Chief and Special State Deputy Fire Marshall. After 26 years he retired from the fire department and later worked as a private contractor.
Ben Enjoyed bowling and loved playing horseshoes with his Uncle Otis. Although he never played sports, he stepped up to the plate when the kids needed a Little League Baseball Coach. He found endless enjoyment in helping out in any way with any school events, especially sports. His coaching career started from a book at the library and the help from his good friend Milt Benge. He also drove bus for the athletic department at CCDHS and for the American Legion Baseball Team.
He enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store and the Food Bank.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Jewel, his brother Bob, and his son, Mark. He is survived by his wife Peg, his daughter Linda (Ed) Wahl of Bonney Lake, WA, sons: Robert Metzenberg of Missoula, MT and Scott (Erika) Metzenberg of Shoreline, WA; Two granddaughters: Jamie Metzenberg of Missoula, MT and Mandy Metzenberg of Billings, MT; Three grandsons: Ben (Kim) Wahl of Buckley, WA, Mason Wahl of Bonney Lake, WA, and Robert B. Metzenberg of Vicksburg, MS; Two great-grandsons Hayden and Logan Wahl of Buckley, WA; a brother, Ernie (Vada) Metzenberg of Glendive, MT; Sisters: Donna Mittelsteadt of Laurel, MT and Kay Oehm of Omaha, NE; also many beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 28, 20011 from 8a.m. to 5p.m. with a rosary being recited at 6:30p.m. followed by a Vigil at 7p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011 at 10:00a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW post #1579.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store of Miles City, MT.
Donnabelle Preston
Donnabelle (Fruit) Preston, age 90, of Broadus passed away on Friday, April 29, 2011 at the Powder River Manor in Broadus.
Donnabelle was born November 19, 1920 at Alzada, Mt. to Claude Fruit and Grace Engel Fruit, later Johnston. She attended school at the Crow Creek School and Broadus. She met and married
Tom Preston in September 1940. They had two children, Arletta and Stanley who both died as babies. Their first home was a sheep wagon. They herded sheep for the Lee Engel ranch on Crow Creek where they started in the livestock business with a few sheep. They leased several places before buying the Ida McKinsey place at the mouth of Crow Creek in the early 50's. While on the ranch Donna worked outside along with Tom.
Lee Fruit, their nephew, lived with them to go to school at Powderville for his 2nd grade in 1947-48. Clifford Preston, another nephew, lived with them from 1958~1966 to go to school.
In 1978 it became necessary to sell the ranch when Tom became ill. They moved to Miles City for a short time before moving to Broadus. Tom passed away in 1981. Donna continued to live in Broadus and in 1985 built a new home. She enjoyed this home for 20 years. During this time she went on several trips, including an eastern fall tour, Alaska and Hawaii.
She was a good cook and a neat housekeeper. She enjoyed their community of neighbors and all their gatherings. She liked doing puzzles, playing cards, and she loved her cat. She was a kind, but determined lady and will be missed by all who knew her.
Donna is survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom in 1981 and two brothers: Clare and Bernard 'Buster'.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Valley View cemetery in Broadus.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Powder River Manor or to the charity of one's choice.
Ella Rivenes
Ella Marie (Crane) Rivenes, 95, of Miles City died in the presence of her three daughters, family, and close friends at her home on Saturday, April 16, 2011.
Ella was born November 10, 1915, in Bozeman, MT, the youngest child of Nelson Dalton Crane and Mary Theresa (O'Rourke) Crane. In 1936 she married
her husband David Rivenes in Big Timber, MT. Ella and David lived in Ekalaka, Bozeman, Miles City, and Baker before returning in 1944 to Miles City, where they stayed the rest of their lives, providing invaluable leadership to the educational, recreational, athletic, and cultural life of the community.
Ella is survived by her daughters, Sigrid Laird (Bo), Sue Kuehl (David) of Miles City, and Jen Jensen (Gary) of St. Louis, MO; eight grandchildren, Ragna (Jensen) Bartholomew (Morris) of Miles City, Stephanie (Laird) Pratt (Greg) of Ripon, CA, Patti (Kuehl) Hughes (Charles) of Castle Rock, CO, Cameron (Laird) Burton (Victor) of Ripon, David Laird (Amy) of Ephrata, WA, Niels Jensen of St. Louis, Bridget (Laird) Batchelder (David) of Seeley Lake, MT, and Leah (Jensen) Williams (Tony) of Berkeley, CA; seventeen great-grandchildren, Zachariah Pratt, Molly Burton, Lauren, Jacob, Kyra and Mac Laird, Angus, Ella Marie, Willy and Hattie Batchelder, Suella Hughes, Nicholas, Joshua (Sarah), and Caitlin Bartholomew, Anthony, Isabella and Lucia Jensen-Williams; and one great-great-grandson, Jackson Bartholomew. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Rivenes.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 11:00am at the First Baptist Church of Miles City. Burial will be in the Custer County cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home.
Memorial donations may be sent to the Council on Aging, Hospice, First Baptist Church of Miles City, Sacred Heart School, the Convent Keepers, or a charity of one's choice.
Dennis McEuen
Dennis McEuen went on to find his favorite horse and to search out new trails to ride on Friday, April 29, 2011, while at home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer.
Sixty-seven years ago, a journey of a lifetime began for Dennis. The oldest son of James Edward McEuen and Aline (Beggs) McEuen was born on June 11, 1943 at Mercy Hospital in San Diego, California. As the oldest child, he became a role model, leader, and friend to his younger sister and brother. His dry wit and wry smile were always ready and carried him through all types of circumstances in his life. He attended Fallbrook Union High School in Fallbrook, California. There during the summer between his junior and senior year, a friend of his bet him $5 that he wouldn't have the guts to talk to a pretty young sophomore. With one look at the young lady, the choice was easy. He talked to her and won the five dollars. More than that, though, he gained a friend for life. Three years after his graduation in 1961, he married
his high school sweetheart, Rebecca Leigh Wojcik on June 20, 1964. After his graduation, Dennis continued on to study horseshoeing in Cal Poly, California, and agriculture at Mount Sac, California.
Dennis and Becky were gypsies at heart who loved one another, the outdoors, and family. Leaving California, they made their way to Paradise Valley, Nevada, where Dennis worked on a cattle ranch from 1965 to 1969. They then slipped south to Kirkland, Arizona, where he worked as a truck driver from 1970 to 1972. Later, Dennis worked for six years as a builder/contractor in Bend, Oregon from 1973 to 1979. By this time, however, the call of the outdoors and the life of a rancher was beckoning him to move the family to one of the last great places on earth, southeastern Montana. There he worked for both Charlie Emmons and Hubert Gay until purchasing property near Baking Powder Creek to farm and ranch. He and Becky bought Ralph and Charlotte Carlat's ranch in 1998.
Dennis was never a person to sit still for long, however. He strove to do his best in everything and to try to make his community a better place. While in Oregon, he served on the Deschutes County Mounted Rescue, often searching for lost hikers and missing persons in the Cascade Mountains. In Montana, he served on the Powder River County District School Board and as a reserve Sheriff's officer. Until his death, he served as Disaster Emergency Services Coordinator for Powder River County. Through this position, he recorded the weather for the National Weather Service and CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail, and Snow Network). Even with all that, though, Dennis still had time to talk with friends and stranger alike. It was not uncommon to see him talking with and teaching the next generations on how to be the best person we can be and to do all we can with what we have.
Dennis was a great family man, and he loved anything that involved the family. He liked to have his kids and grandchildren around him. He was an avid reader, sitting often with a book in hand with his faithful canine companion, Maddie, on his lap. He was also a philosopher, looking often at life and the possibilities we were not yet achieving. Dennis liked to encourage us to get up and do something instead of just complaining. 'God gives the worm to the bird, ' he said, 'but He doesn't throw it into the nest.'
Dennis is survived by his wife, Rebecca, of the family ranch; three sons, Tyronne Eugene (Dianne) of Walla Walla, Washington, Levi Rex (Amel) McEuen, and Ashley William (Audra) McEuen of Huancayo, Peru; one brother, Thomas (Jan) McEuen of Bend, Oregon; one sister, Cindy (Olie) Lowe of Bend, Oregon; his father, James Edward McEuen of Redmond, Oregon, five granddaughters, Kia, Aylis, and Soraya McEuen of Huancayo, Peru, Katie McEuen of Walla Walla, and Colleena Grace; and three grandsons, Timothy of Walla Walla, Benjamin Todd of Huancayo, and Liam Carrington. He is preceded in death by his mother, Aline (Beggs) McEuen.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Leer es Crecer (Reading is Growing), the only children's library in the central Andean city of Huancayo, Peru (c/o McEuen, 101 East River Road, Broadus, MT 59317).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Powder River Congregational Church. Following the funeral services, a luncheon will be held at the church.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Ernie Nielsen
Ernie Eugene Nielsen, age 68, of Manhattan, Montana, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2011 at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital.
Ernie was born on May 21, 1942, in Plentywood, the son of Arne Henry Nielsen and Evelyn Pedersen. He attended grade school in Hiawatha and graduated high school from Medicine Lake High. He entered the U.S. Army where he served for four years, then returning home to help on the family farm and for Farmer Co-op. He then moved to Miles City, and worked for Allis Chalmers in the parts department. On June 4, 1966, he married
Sandra Hirsch, and they lived at Angela, moving to Kinsey in 1971, where they farmed and ranched until 1986. They then moved to Miles City, and he worked for Pine Hills School until 2000. Ernie then moved to Boulder and then to East Helena until he retired in 2009. After retiring, he moved to Bozeman, where the couple purchased their retirement home. Ernie was an avid pool player, and he loved fishing, hunting, bowling, playing horse shoes, and trap shooting.
Ernie is survived by his wife, Sandra Nielsen, of Manhattan, MT; his son, Chris Nielsen, of Miles City; his daughter, Raechell Nielsen of Bozeman, MT; his brother, Allen Nielsen of Kent, WA; and his sisters, Joy Keil of Dagmar, MT, Diane Hobbs of Kent, WA, and Cheryl Bowen of Worden, MT. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Betty Hardt.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 3, 2011 from 1:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., with family to receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Burial will follow in the Eastern Montana Veteran's cemetery with full military honors. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, May 6, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at Eagles Lodge 326 in Bozeman, Montana.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Audrey M. Buckles
Audrey M. Buckles, age 90, of Poplar, MT joined her loved ones in Heaven on September 19, 2010 at the Poplar Nursing Home in Poplar surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Audrey was born in Poplar on September 18, 1920 to Robert and Gertrude Edeline. She attended school in Poplar. She met and married
Austin Buckles in Poplar and had 5 children.
For 25 years she worked for Bud Nass at the Federated Store and Fort Peck Mercantile. She was also employed at Bill's Bakery and Poplar Nursing Home during which time she also worked at the American Legion Supper club on the weekends.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Poplar.
She lived in Poplar all of her life. She enjoyed bowling, crocheting, knitting, playing cards and casino games. She always loved a good practical joke and loved spending time with her family and friends. She was a caretaker of many people.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Austin; her son Austin 'Scottie' Buckles; her son in-law Bob Kirn; and 2 grandsons Ronald Buckles and Mike Kirn. She was the last one of 3 brothers and 6 sisters.
She is survived by her daughters, Suz Kainz (Ken) of Custer, SD, Blue Kirn (Gary) of Poplar, MT and Donna Buckles-Whitmer (Warren) of Poplar, MT; son, Rob Buckles (Kathy) of Bozeman, MT; 13 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Her Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, September 21 at 2 pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Poplar. Interment will follow in the Poplar City cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Etta Louise Jaeger
Etta Louise Jaeger, age 94, died at Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City on Sunday, May 8, 2011.
Etta was born on October 15, 1916 in Holdridge, Nebraska, the daughter of Dave Rickett and Susie Schliem. She grew up and attended schools in Sidney for 12 years. She lived in the country and worked on the farm, which was six miles out of Sidney. Etta married
Walter Jaeger Sr. in Glendive on March 2, 1934. She worked at Noyes Grocery in Billings before moving to Miles City in 1947. She worked for JC Penny, was the secretary for Herb Able in Credit Bureau, and also worked for Federal Land Bank. She worked for the State of Montana Veteran's Affairs for 15 years, and then retired and started volunteer work. Etta loved gardening, working outside, reading (especially Westerns), bowling, and spending time with family and friends. Etta attended Sacred Heart Church, and was a member of Beta Sigma Pi and St. Joseph and St. Catherine Circles, volunteered at Holy Rosary Healthcare in the gift shop, and also volunteered for the Convent Keeper's, St. Vincent de Paul, and Meals on Wheels. Etta had a stroke in 2000, and she was no longer able to work in her garden or volunteer. Walter Jr. took very good care of her. While in her wheelchair, she passed down her cooking skills to Walter and taught him to cook. Not a day went by that Etta did not thank Walter for the loving and devoted care that he provided for her.
Etta is survived by her son, Walter Jr. of Miles City; her daughter, Jo Ann Gable (Reuban) of Kent, Washington; her brothers, M.O. Rickett of Missoula, MT, (Edwin) E.E. Rickett of Basin, Wyoming, William Rickett of Spokane, Washington, and David Rickett of Sullivan, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Charles Rickett, and one sister, Barbara.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Mary Faye Cotter
Long time Custer county resident, Mary Faye Cotter, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 in Billings, Montana at age 90 with her immediate family by her side.
She was born December 24, 1920, in Miles City Montana to the late John M. and Kathryn Mary (Donohue) Cotter. She grew up in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School in 1939. She attended the Columbus School of Nursing at Great Falls graduating in 1942 with a Nursing degree. As did so many of her generation, she answered the call of her country, Mary Faye enlisted in the United States Army Nurse Corps, received her commission and shipped to Europe, where she served in the European Theater of Operations. She first stepped foot in Normandy in June, 1944. She served in a mobile field hospital which moved regularly as the Allied Forces advanced across Normandy, France and into Germany, providing nursing services to injured and wounded soldiers. She was honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant in August, 1946.
Mary Faye, or Sis, as she was known to family and friends, returned to Miles City following brief periods in Wisconsin, Wyoming and California.and began her nursing career with the Garberson Clinic at Miles City. She retired from nursing after 42 years of service.
Mary Faye was fiercely independent throughout her life. She was generous and kind to all. She traveled extensively to visit family and attend reunions and the births, baptism, graduations and weddings of her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed a good book, conversation, colorful stories of her adventures or misadventures and, always a good joke. Mary Faye's interests did not include cooking or shopping. She most enjoyed taking care of people and visiting with her family and Miles City friends, occasionally over a child-sized martini.
Mary Faye was an active member of Sacred Heart Parish and in her later years volunteered at St. Vincent's. She was a past member of the Miles City Town and Country Golf Club, the Sage Riders, a member of the Marines' Memorial and the first female member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars.
She was particularly proud of her service to her country and that of her brother Bill, her nephew and in-laws, all of whom served their country in uniform.
Mary Faye was preceded in death by her father, John Michael Cotter; her mother, Kathryn Mary Cotter; brothers, William John Cotter and Jack Leroy Cotter. She is survived by her nieces and nephews, Michele Tuchscherer, Plover, WI and Mary Cotter, Tumwater, WA and Michael Cotter, Helena, MT, as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank all Mary Faye's friends for all of the acts of kindness extended to her.
A vigil service will be held on Friday, May 13, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Calvary cemetery in Miles City with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory and that of her family to the Custer County Class of 1939 Scholarship Fund c/o Jack Regan, 1604 Main Street, Miles City, Montana.
