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Timothy Wilson
Timothy Lee Wilson, 51, died Monday, February 28, 2011, at the Eastern Montana Veteran's Home in Glendive.
Tim was born on December 22, 1959, in Billings, Montana, he was the second son of Malcolm and Connie Wilson.
Growing up in Miles City he graduated from CCDHS in 1977 and joined the Navy. After returning from the Navy, he worked in Miles City until moving to Oregon. While living in Oregon, Tim worked in the automotive audio industry. He was a top installer of sound systems and achieved awards from the manufacturers. After living in Oregon for many years he returned to Helena, Montana and started his own business. Tim closed his business in Helena and returned to Miles City and worked as a cook until he was unable, due to his illness.
Tim loved fishing, collecting vintage fishing lures, working on his old truck and playing with his dog Archer. Tim enjoyed riding motorcycles and his odyssey, and loved taking road trips. He built remote control aircraft which he flew. He loved being with his friends and family. He will be remembered by all his nieces and nephews as a 'favorite uncle'.
His survivors include his two brothers, Dan Wilson, of Shandon, California and Dave (Wendy) Wilson, of Memphis, Tennessee; one sister-in-law, Marlene Wilson of Belgrade, Montana; and his nieces and nephews, Sonny Wilson, Ben Wilson, Heather Wilson, Tyler Wilson, Christopher Wilson, Alex Wilson, Amanda Wilson, Madison Kelly and Hailey Wilson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Malcolm and Connie Wilson, one brother, Mark Wilson and two sisters Linda Wilson and Laurie Wilson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral service to be held Friday, March 11, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in Eastern Montana State Veteran's cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Elizabeth Mary Krueger
Elizabeth Mary Krueger, age 81, of Columbus passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011 at the Stillwater Hospital in Columbus. She will be missed by all who were blessed to know her, but especially by her children, grandchildren and family.
Mary was born in Columbus, Montana on May 5, 1929, the daughter of Hugh Joseph and Elizabeth Mary (Dolan) Heily. She attended country grade school through the eighth grade at Shane Creek School and went to high school at Columbus, Montana, graduating in 1946. Afterward, Mary attended Eastern Montana College for two quarters and then went to nursing school at Carroll College in Helena. In 1947, she went to California where she married
Jack Krueger on December 12 of that year. While in California, she worked for the telephone company. They then returned to Columbus where she and Jack ranched and raised their family.
Mary was involved as a 4-H Leader, a band parent, and was involved in home demonstration. She enjoyed painting ceramics, horseback riding and warm weather. Mary's strength and determination will not be forgotten.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Krueger of Columbus, MT; two sons: Jack Krueger Jr. and his wife Kimberley of Columbus, MT; Paul Krueger and his wife Carol of Miles City, MT; a son-in-law, Phil Cox of Billings, MT; a daughter-in-law, Angela Krueger of Columbus, MT; 9 grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Karen Cox; a son, David Krueger; a brother, William Heily; and a sister, Margaret Ferro.
Visitation will begin on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Columbus. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Columbus. Following the funeral service, a luncheon will be held at the church. Private family scattering of ashes will take place on the Krueger Ranch at a later date. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Ellen "Kate" Eichler
Our very special Mother and Grandmother, Kate Eichler, left her earthly struggles behind and entered into the heavenly arms of Jesus on March 8, 2011 due to complications of Alzheimer's disease. She died peacefully in her sleep at Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Kate was born August 9, 1932 along the Niobrara River at her aunt's home near Verdigre, NE to Ed and Agnes Skalicky. Her early years were spent on a farm northwest of Winner, South Dakota. She attended the Eden country schools before moving into the town of Winner to attend high school. She graduated from Winner High School in 1949; 3 months shy of her 17th birthday. While in high school she worked for Dr. Studenberg who was a big influence in her life. She continued to work for him after high school and due to his influence she attended nursing school for 1 1/2 years at St. Joseph's School of Nursing in Omaha, NE. Shortly thereafter she met Ike Eichler and they were married
in Scottsbluff, NE on November 4th, 1955. They moved to the family ranch outside of Castle Rock, South Dakota where their son Mark was born. After leaving the ranch, Ike, Kate, and Mark moved around while working for the Crowell Collier Publishing Co. Their daughter Sally was born in Watertown, South Dakota. After their daughter was born, they settled in Winner, South Dakota. They lived in Winner until 1975 when they moved to Miles City, Montana. Kate became a realtor in Miles City working for Berg Realty, Town and Country Realty, and retiring from Mullen Realty in 2005. She was a long time member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church and served as the church treasurer for 30 + years.
Kate was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Agnes, an infant brother, her only sister Carol Kauer, and her beloved in-laws Elmer and Lenora Eichler.
She will be greatly missed by her husband of 55 years, Ike of Miles City, son Mark and wife Carol of Helena, MT, daughter Sally and husband Bruce of Billings, Montana, grandchildren Jonathan Eichler of Helena, MT, Jayme Eichler of McMinville, OR, Jordan Klatt of Phoenix, AZ, and Alex Klatt of Billings, MT as well as daughter in-law Debbie Peterson of Helena, MT
She will be forever remembered as a loving wife, a faithful friend, and for the special love she had for her children and grandchildren.
Mom, we love you and are so happy that you are free. You were the best mom anyone could ever ask for. Mark and Sally.
Visitation with be held on Thursday, March 10, 2001 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be Friday, March 11, 2011 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Miles City at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held in South Dakota. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of ones choice.
Charles Arthur "C.W." Wilcox
Charles Arthur 'C.W.' Wilcox passed away peacefully at his home in Miles City on Friday March 4, 2011.
The last 16 months were a test for C.W. but it was a battle that he took head on, smiling and laughing through. He continued to enjoy his friends and family and even had one last show on the radio.
Charles was born October 3, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas where he graduated high school before entering the U.S. Air Force in 1960. C.W. made his way to Eastern Montana when the Air Force assigned him to the Radar Base just west of Miles City. From that point on Miles City was home - it's where he loved to be, it's where he was meant to be. Miles City and Eastern Montana were where C.W. raised his family, where he worked in the radio and television world for almost 40 years and of course, where he made so many friends. He was a long time member of Sacred Heart Parish and the Knights of Columbus.
C.W. enjoyed spending his time around the sports world - he was very proud of the fact that he had covered sports in Miles City and Eastern Montana on the radio, newspaper and television over the past 40 years. He always said that was his 'Triple Play'. He loved to be around friends and family whether it was at the game, at the town's big functions or if it was just hanging out at home with his grandkids.
This past year Grandpa C.W. spent a lot of time with his girls Carissa and Allison. He was able to watch Tyler play baseball last summer. He took in Carissa's softball games and was always willing to give his little Ali a ride in his wheelchair. Grandpa will be missed for sure.
Charles is survived by his son Kevin (Kelly) Wilcox of Miles City; daughter Amanda (Benny) Wilcox of Albany, Oregon; sisters Cheryl Keene of Olympia, Washington and Serene Stults of Galena, Missouri; 6 grandchildren, Carissa, Allison, Tyler, Benjamin, Lydia and Carlos.
Dad we love you and miss you already but we know that they are enjoying your play-by-play upstairs!!!
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Badlands Bowl.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday March 9, 2011 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday March 10, 2011 at 11:00am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rite of Committal following in Eastern Montana Veteran's cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579.
Roma Olson
Roma Olson, 94, died Sunday, February 27, 2011, at her home in Miles City.
Born February 24, 1917, in Tioga, North Dakota, she was the second daughter of James and Lorena (McGuckin) Ferguson. Growing up in Tioga, Roma graduated from high school in 1934 and then moved to Williston, North Dakota. It was there she met Walter Olson, the love of her life, and they were married
in June of 1939. They moved to Miles City in 1946 where Mr. Olson was employed with Mountain Bell.
Roma worked for several years at Marie's Gift Shop and then for 8 years at J.C. Penney Company, retiring in 1972. She was a member of the First Lutheran Church, Telephone Pioneers, and enjoyed volunteering at the Holy Rosary Gift Shop for a number of years. She loved baking, playing cards with friends and spending time with her family. She will be remembered for her kindness and her wonderful sense of humor.
Her survivors include her daughter, Sally Rehbein, of Miles City; two sisters, Dollris Hanson of Minot, North Dakota and Ella Strahan of Tioga North Dakota; two grandchildren, Lisa Jo (Heath) Evans of Colorado Springs CO and Scott (Becky) Rehbein of Miles City; five great-grandchildren, Walter Rehbein, Austin Rehbein, Kelsey Damon, Joelle Evans and Piper Evans; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter; her parents; and her sister, Noma.
Funeral service to be held Friday, March 4, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with Pastor Steve Rice officiating. Cremation will take place with interment of ashes in the Custer County cemetery in Miles City at a later date. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Catherine Mae "Monty" Sanford
Catherine Mae 'Monty' Sanford, age 87, passed away February 26, 2011 at her home in Miles City, MT.
Catherine was born June 3, 1923 in Hinsdale, MT, the daughter of Francis and Mary (Sheahe) Drabbs. Monty attended school in Hinsdale and graduated from Hinsdale High School. Following her graduation Monty joined the U.S. Marine corps during World War II. She served her country for four years. Following her discharge she met and married
Franklin 'Red' Sanford. The two of them moved to Texas for several years, then to California, and finally to Miles City, Mt where they resided ever since. Monty worked for Della's Dress Shop, and Shores as a seamstress. After finishing work at these places Monty continued her seamstress work from her home. Monty loved to fish, her family, and her cat 'Brat.' Monty was well known for her great sense of humor.
Monty is survived by son Franklin 'Skip' and wife Janice Sanford of Spokane Washington, two daughters; Teri and husband Jerry Muggli of Miles City, Martha Sanford of Billings; a sister in-law Frieda Drabbs of Hinsdale, MT, ; eight grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. Monty was preceded in death by her husband Franklin, daughter Catherine Katy Darling, Brothers Russ Foran, and Tommy Drabbs, and Sister Edna.
Friends and Family will meet at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home, for a brief service before interment at the Custer Country cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post #1579.
Lydia K. Ristoff
Lydia Katharina (Schlepp) Bankey Ristoff, age 78, of Miles City was finally healed and in her Father's arms after seven long years of heart trouble and two bouts of cancer with her passing on February 23, 2011, at the Friendship Villa Care Center in Miles City.
Lydia was born April 28 1932, in the family home at Wason Flats, Montana, the daughter of John K. Schlepp and Mathilda (Naaz) Schlepp. Lydia attended grades 1 thru 8 at the Hafla- Pitzer Country School on the Two Furrow in the Wason Flats region north of Miles City. As a young woman she worked as a housekeeper in the hospital in Jordan, MT and at the Angela, MT store to help her family out. On April 20, 1952 she married
Victor (Billie) Marcus Bankey. To this union four children were born, Vern, Karen, Nancy & Judy. She followed her husband around on various ranch jobs raising her children until 1964 when the family finally came to rest in Miles City. It was then that Lydia became a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod. Her great passion in life was instilling her faith in her children and all the little ones she so faithfully taught in Sunday school. Another milestone in Lydia's life was the day she received her GED at Miles Community College in 1971. After Billie became stricken with cancer Lydia took on the task of cleaning the Social Security Office and The Miles Block. After Billie's passing on May 19, 1981 Lydia began working for Friendship Villa Care Center, a job where her Christianity was able to shine helping others from 1981 to 1997. On August 23, 1984 Lydia married
Jimmie Ristoff. In their retirement years, Jimmie and Lydia enjoyed attending family gatherings and bringing in the harvest they grew in their garden. Lydia also enjoyed a good book, crossword or picture puzzle and a good old-fashioned heated German debate as one may call it.
Her family and friends will dearly miss her but knowing her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ has her in his healing arms makes her passing a more joyous occasion for all the ones left behind.
Her first husband Victor Bankey, father John K. Schlepp, mother Mathilda Schlepp, and sisters Viola Schlepp and Violet Helm preceded Lydia in death. Many brother and sister-in-laws, two son-in-laws, aunts, uncles and cousins preceded her in death.
Lydia is survived by her second husband Jimmie Ristoff, brother John C. (Dee) Schlepp, sisters Lillian K. Brooks and Virginia M. Ness one son Vern (Wanda) Bankey, and three daughters: Judy Jameson (Mel Nordwell), Karen Omdahl, and Nancy (Tim) Gauthier), 9 grand kids and 9 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two brother-in-laws Louie Ristoff and Thurman Bankey and two sister-in-laws Betty Ristoff and Bernadine Bankey.
Viewing will take place at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, in Miles City, on Sunday, February 27, 2011 from 1-5pm. A closed casket service will be held at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City on Monday, February 28, 2011 at 2:00 pm with Reverend Howard Schreibeis officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Should one desire, memorials may be made to: Relay for Life, in care of 1816 Riverside St. Miles City, MT 59301 or to the Trinity Lutheran Preschool, 221 S. Center Ave., Miles City, MT 59301.
Rev. Father Thomas McTague
The Rev. Father Thomas McTague passed to the Lord on April 27, 2008.
He is the beloved uncle of: Maureen and Roseleen McTague, Frances McTague Roth (James), Marion Lipinski (Stan), Kathleen Murray (William), Thomas Nugent, and Marie Murray (Michael).
Rev. Father Thomas McTague was born in Templeport, Ballyconnell, County Cavan, Ireland on May 24, 1919 of Hugh and Bridget (Prior) McTague. He received his elementary education in Drumlohler and his secondary education in Aughiwillaugh schools. In 1937 he entered the novitiate of the Fathers of the Sacred Heart in Belgium as a lay brother.
He was forced by the Nazi invasion to flee from Belgium. He escaped to France and served in the French underground. His book 'Father McTague: Memories of an Irish Priest' was published in 2007. He made his perpetual vows on March 25, 1942.
In 1946 Brother Thomas obtained a dispensation from perpetual vows in order to study for the diocesan priesthood. He began training at St. Thomas College in St. Paul, Minnesota. After being adopted by the Diocese of Great Falls he did his theological studies at Regina Cleri Seminary Regina, Saskatchewan. He was ordained for the Diocese of Great Fall by the Most Rev. Walter Foery, Bishop of Syracuse in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, New York on May 18, 1957. He was ordained in Syracuse so that his very proud brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews could attend the celebration.
Father McTague's first assignment was to St. Patrick's Church in Billings. He faithfully served at St. Mary's Church in Livingston, Our Lady of Lourdes in Great Falls, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Stockett and St. Francis Xavier in Circle. Father McTague lovingly served as pastor of Immaculate Conception in Forsyth, St. Joseph in Hysham and St. Isadore in Sumatra for twelve years. On July 22, 2007, Father McTague celebrated his 50th Jubilee in Billings. Loving family traveled from as far as Ireland to be with him. All his dear friends throughout Montana joined in the celebration.
Although his nieces wanted Father to move East to be near them, Father McTague steadfastly refused wanting to live his life in 'Beautiful Montana ' God's Country'. Father McTague's family will be eternally grateful to the kind and loving people of Montana who have been his 'Angels on Earth'.
William Spence
William Cecil Spence, age 76, of Miles City passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Bill was born in Willows, California on January 25, 1935 to Naomi Sykes and Henry Cecil Spence. Bill went 2 years to college at Davis UCLA in 1954 and 1955. Following his schooling in 1955, he joined the Army and was discharged in 1957 but stayed in the reserves for two years. He married
Ruth Doreen Harrison in 1958. He returned to Willows where Bill farmed on the family ranch and also owned his own land leveling company from 1967 until 1970. He moved to Hamilton, Montana in 1970 and owned Ravalli Seed and Grain and also sold real estate until 1980. In 1980, Bill came to Miles City. He married
Iris Hanson in 1984. Bill and Iris farmed in Cohagen, Montana until they retired in 1995.
Bill loved ranching, farming and watching the crops grow. Bill also loved operating big equipment and did some flying but never got his license. Bill was always proud of the fact his father, H.C. Spence, took flying lessons, soloed and received his pilot's license in the same day. He did all of this at the same airport that General Jimmy Doolittle did his training at during World War II.
Bill is survived by his loving wife Iris of Miles City, son Ron Spence of Billings, MT, daughter Carrie Shaughnessy and her husband Tom of Hamilton, MT, and his other family including Karen and Gus Glasscock, Rebecca and Ron Stanton; his grandchildren AJ Spence, Erin Lea Spence, Ashley James, Kaitlyn Venema, Tyler Shaughnessy, Scott Glasscock, Vonnie VanCleave, Wayne Berry; five great grandchildren; siblings: Nancy Cordis, Kathy Baptiste; and several nieces and nephews. Bill was preceded in death by his parents H.C. Spence and Naomi and a sister, Norma Lohse.
A Military Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 6, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eastern Montana State Veteran's cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post #1579. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301.
Willis Leroy Schneider
Willis Leroy Schneider, age 66, of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
The oldest of eight children, Willie was born to Edwin and Esther (Bauer) Schneider in Mobridge, SD on March 6, 1944. His family moved to Miles City in 1954 where his father worked in the construction business.
Willie proudly served in the United States Marine Corps from 1964 to 1968. He served with distinction in the Vietnam War and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. After receiving an honorary discharge from the military, he served 12 years with the National Guard.
He attended schools in Mobridge and Miles City and graduated from MCC in 1976 with a mechanics degree, which he was very proud of. Following in his father's footsteps, he was a member of the Local 400 and worked many years as a heavy equipment operator.
Willie had a great love for the outdoors. He enjoyed the beauty of God's mountains and beautiful lakes and rivers, where he often hunted and fished with his wife, brothers, children, grandchildren and friends. Among his other interests were drawing, playing cards, shooting pool, western movies, remodeling homes and going out for coffee with his buddies but most of all he looked forward to family gatherings where he could enjoy the company of his children and watch his grandchildren play and grow.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, one sister and one son.
Willie is survived by his wife Shelly Schneider of Miles City, MT; his sons: Brock "Boogie" Schneider of Miles City, MT, Doug (Sami) Schneider of Hettinger, ND, Robert Schneider of Miles City, MT and Willis Schneider of Miles City, MT; his daughter Jenny (Arik) Olson of Miles City, MT; his brothers: Ronald (Samantha) Schneider of Miles City, MT, Michael (Carol) Schneider of Miles City, MT, Greg (Beth) Schneider of Miles City, MT; his sisters: Dolly Schneider of Miles City, MT and Starla Williams of Miles City, MT; his grandchildren: Danielle (Aaron) Eustice, Jordan and Wyatt of Miles City, MT, Brittany and Colten of Fairview, MT, Casey of Grainfield, KS, D.J. of Jordan, MT and Keagan of Hettinger, ND; one great grandchild Brody of Miles City, MT, 7 nieces and nephews and one great nephew.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran's cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post #1579. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT 59301.
