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ETHEL "LORRAINE" PERSON
Ethel Lorraine Person, age 77, of Poplar, MT passed away Monday, November 27, 2006 at Poplar Hospital in Poplar, MT of natural causes.
She was born July 25, 1929 in Froid, MT to Lawerance and Helen (McConnel) Price. She attended schools in Tacoma, WA and Poplar, and graduated from Poplar High School.
Lorraine was a farm wife and mother. She worked at Poplar High School as a kitchen helper, ticket puncher and cooks assistant. She later retired from the Poplar school.
She was a member of Senior Citizens Center and First Presbyterian Church in Poplar.
She enjoyed reading, embroidery, sewing, crafts and crossword puzzles.
Lorraine is survived by three daughters, Sharon Black of Aurora, CO, Beth (David) Frederick of Poplar, MT and Meg Person of Helena, MT; two sons, Larry (Teresa) Person of Great Falls, MT and John (Floreene) Person of Poplar, MT; 11 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl.
Her memorial service is 10 a.m. Thursday, November 30, 2006 at First Presbyterian Church in Poplar.
Kevin Clarence Kuehn
Kevin Clarence Kuehn, age 51, of Terry, Montana passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Prairie County Healthcare Center in Terry as a result of a ranching accident.
Kevin was born in Miles City, Montana on December 29, 1958, the son of Clarence and Violet Erna (Neiffer) Kuehn. He attended Grade School and graduated from Terry High School in 1977. Following graduation, he attended Montana State University in Bozeman where he graduated with an Agriculture Economics and Business Degree in 1981. Following his schooling, he moved back to work on the family ranch and also worked for Tim Rittal Accounting during the tax season. Kevin married
Lisa Panasuk on July 24, 2004 in Terry, Montana.
Kevin loved his cows, his faithful dog Amy, motorcycle trips with his family and his beloved John Deere Tractors, M & M's, collecting coins and most of all teasing his sixteen nieces and nephews.
Kevin is survived by his wife, Lisa Kuehn of Terry, MT; his parents, Clarence and Violet Kuehn of Terry, MT; three sisters: Georgiann Kae Kuehn of Hardin, MT; DeAnn (Mark) Dige of Renton, WA; and Kristi (Robert) Wade of Dallas, TX; mother-in-law, Vivian Panasuk of Plevna, MT; and three sisters-in-law: Jennifer (Cliff) Tudor of Plevna, MT; Amber (Donald) McDonald of Jordan, MT; and Amy McClary of Kennewick, WA; and his nieces and nephews: Kyle, Kaitlyn, Logan, Brynn, Courtney, Chloe, Sophie, Sara, Trevor, Alex, Grace, Duncan, Maggie, Kelsey, Katie & Emma.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 31, 2010 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 1, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Wesleyan Church in Terry. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Prairie County cemetery in Terry.
Should friend desire, memorials may be made to the Improvement Fund for the Prairie County Fairgrounds and the Trinity Lutheran Church Handicap Access Fund.
Margaret A. Hjorth
Margaret 'Maggie' Agnes Hjorth, age 77, of Fallon passed away on Friday, October 30, 2009 at the Billings Clinic in Billings.
Maggie was born in Dickinson, North Dakota on December 5, 1931, the daughter of George and Pearl (Everetts) Mannion. She was raised by her great grandmother Agnes Everetts in Medora, ND. She graduated high school in Medora and attended college in Dickinson, North Dakota where she graduated with a bookkeeping degree. Maggie and Dennis Hjorth were married
on October 23, 1954 at Fallon. They lived in Fallon before moving to their home on the irrigated unit then to their current home on the Fallon Flats. They are the last of the original owners on the Fallon Buffalo Rapid Project.
Maggie enjoyed her grandchildren and most recently her great grandchildren. She liked fishing and spent many 4th of July's at the mouth of Fallon Creek with the Frosts and others who would join them. She was a member of the Fallon Homemakers for over 50 years. She was also involved in the Fallon Community events like the plays they did to raise money for the Fallon Fire Hall. Bowling was very important to her and she bowled on a team with Doris, Mary Ann and Gerri for many years acquiring many trophies. She worked alongside her husband from digging beets to summer fallowing, ect. She was a 53 year member of the Hope American Lutheran Church. She did many jobs in the church including being the treasurer for years. Dennis and her husband loved to travel and were snowbirds for 20 years. They traveled to Hawaii, Canada and Mexico. They also belonged to a pinochle card club. Auction sales were another thing she enjoyed.
Maggie was preceded in death by her parents and half sisters, Betty and Shirley. She is survived by her husband, Dennis Hjorth of the family home; a son Douglas (Connie) of Fallon, MT; three daughters: Christie (Kent) Liles of Lindsay, MT; Sharon (Steve) Macioroski of Glendive, MT; and Carleen (Don) Gaub of Fallon, MT; a half brother, Thomas Gathman of Big Fork, MT; eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Visitation will begin on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. A prayer service will be held on Monday, November 2, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Hope American Lutheran Church in Fallon. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Prairie County cemetery in Terry. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Home American Lutheran Church or to the charity of one's choice.
Mina Nolley
Mina Nolley, 92, of Anchorage formerly of Miles City died April 16, 2008, at the Anchorage Pioneers' Home in the arms of her oldest daughter and granddaughter.
The daughter of homesteaders, Mary L. Mina Parks was born Christmas Day 1915 on the family ranch in Ekalaka, Mont. She married
Edward Evians Nolley of Virginia on May 29, 1935, in Baker, Mont. Mina and her husband moved to Anchorage in 1948 from Vancouver, Wash. She worked for the Alaska Air Command on Elmendorf Air Force Base from 1956 until retiring in 1981. Mina was the accounting supervisor.
She witnessed Alaska statehood and the 1964 earthquake. In earlier years, Mina was an active member of First Baptist Church. She served on many committees as well as church treasurer. Her greatest joy was volunteering in the nursery. Many Sundays she could be found rocking the babies and little ones to sleep. A devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt, she will be missed by all, her family wrote.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Hufford Parks and Charley Edgar Parks; brothers, Ray Dixon and Ralph Parks; sisters, Mae Dixon Cline and Beulah Parks Nolley; and daughters, Beulah Mae Nolley, Juanita Nolley and Donna Rae Nolley.
Survivors are her daughters, Loretta Peters of Renton, Wash., and Lorraine Nolley of Anchorage; grandchildren, Jeffery Peters, Lori Peters and Paul Taylor, all of Washington state, and Trevor Taylor and Tammy Buben, both of Anchorage; seven great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews including Kenneth Nolley of Salem, Ore., Charles Nolley of Chicago, Carolyn Newell, Rita Andersen and Wilma Leidholt of Montana and Don Nolley of Minnesota.
The family thanks her "family" at the Anchorage Pioneers' Home. "Their kind and gentle ways with Mina will never be forgotten nor the love shown by those who came in on their day off to say goodbye. Our appreciation also goes to Providence Hospice."
Funeral services will held on be Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A graveside service will follow at the Custer County cemetery in Miles City. She will rest beside her three daughters.
Donations may be made to Providence Hospice, 3435 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage 99507.
Lois Kinsey
Lois Kinsey, age 71, of Terry, Montana passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2005 at her home in Terry with her husband at her side after a long time battle with diabetes.
Lois was born on November 15, 1933, the daughter of Clifford and Marie (Kuyper) Moody in the old hospital of Baker. She attended the Baker Schools, which she completed the 8th grade. Lois worked with her mom at the restraint at the exit to Hardin and then she worked with her mom at the bakery in Baker and then for the Randells that took it over. Lois married
Jenberg Johnson on February 23, 1950, and moved to Milwaukee to work and they later moved back to Baker where there son Jerry was born. They later divorced. Then Lois met Brice Kinsey and they were married
on September 18, 1953 in the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City. They lived in Baker for 15 years where Brice was water commissioner and they had five other children. They later moved to Plevna where Brice worked as a rancher for Jim Bickle, then in 1976, they moved to Terry and Brice worked for a carpenter and Lois worked for the sheriff's office for a long time and before retiring.
Lois enjoyed the outdoors and she really enjoyed her flowers and greenhouse. She loved spending time with her husband, children, and all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Lois is survived by her husband of 52 years, Brice Kinsey of Terry, MT; her children: Jerry Lee (Annette) Johnson of New Mexico; Mark Kinsey of Butte, Pam (Rance) Jonas of Utah; James (Darla) Kinsey of Texas, Rocky (Wanda)Kinsey of Bowman, ND; Ruby (Larry) Bearley of Fallon, MT; 26 grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two sisters: Bonnie (Ralvin) Larson of Baker, MT; Marabelle (Cliff) Crawford of Plevna, and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, two sisters, and one grandson.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2005 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 8, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Bernice Kuckler Fischer
Bernice Kuckler Fischer, age 98 of Forsyth formerly of Minnesota passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth.
Bernice was born August 19, 1911 the daughter of Conrad and Sarah (McDonald) Kuckler in South St. Paul.
She was united in marriage to Fred Fischer on September 12, 1936 in South St. Paul. Fred worked for the Fish & Game of Minnesota. After moving from South St. Paul they then made their home in Litchfield, MN
In 1943, while her brother Jim was in the Philippines, she learned that Jimmie and Joe were left in a Foster Home. Their father gave Bernice custody of the two boys whom she raised. Bernice's first job was as a secretary and she later became secretary in the Litchfield Clinic, retiring in 1980
Bernice loved to do needlepoint work and play bridge, doing both until her eye sight began to fail. Bernice was well known for her cooking and especially for her caramels.
In Nov of 2004, Bernice came to be with Jim and Bobbie Kuckler. She entered the nursing home on September 2005 and stayed until her death.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fred, her two brothers Donald and James.
Bernice is survived by her nephews Jim (Bobbie) Kuckler of Forsyth, Joe (Sandy) Kuckler of Caldwell, Idaho, Rick (Tami) of Roundup; and her niece Ellen Hart of Miles City.
Harold Glen Mader
Harold Glen Mader, age 64, of Broadus passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2007, in Broadus after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
Glen was born in Broadus, Montana, on May 12, 1943, the son of John Thomas and Gayetta Maurine ( Kellogg ) Mader. He attended grade school at Bay Horse Country School and graduated from Powder River High School in 1960. He attended Eastern Montana College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education in 1966.
Glen married
Karen Richards in 1960. They later divorced and he married
Marjorie Schneidt Potter on December 30, 1970 in Miami, Oklahoma.
He started teaching at Huckins School in Powder River County, Powder River County High School and various other schools, returning to school at MSU where he received his Masters Degree in School Administration. After working in Circle and Broadus, he took early retirement in the late 70's and became a licensed Realtor and Broker, constructing and selling Kober Homes. In 1988, he recertified his degree at MSU and served as Superintendent of Schools in Hinsdale and Wibaux until his second retirement in 1997. After returning to Broadus and wintering in Yuma, he was persuaded into serving as the Broadus Elementary School principal and then took the position as Superintendent of Schools at Powder River County High School. After Glen's third and final retirement, Broadus became home and they spent the winters of 2003 - 2005 in Yuma, Arizona.
He loved to rope in his younger years, but his passion in life was playing music. He was an excellent musician, mastering the banjo, fiddle, mandolin, keyboard, bass and guitar. As a child, he would fall asleep in bed while practicing on his banjo. He made and sold his own music tapes. He traveled many miles to play music with his family and friends, and was a member of the Eastern Montana Fiddlers. He loved to fly his plane, travel in his RV with Marge, and go camping with his kids. He also loved the ranch where he grew up near Biddle, and spent many hours helping his Dad and brother Dave hay and work cattle. He coached basketball and football and was himself an athlete in his high school days. He was involved the Commercial Club in Broadus, the Montana High School Association. He could often be found shooting the breeze and drinking coffee with his buddies at the 'Corner Store'.
Glen is survived by his wife, Marjorie Mader of Broadus, MT; his mother, Maurine Mader of Broadus, MT; a son, Gary ( Brandy ) Potter of Livingston, MT; three daughters: Robin ( Ross ) Mader Campbell of Billings, MT; Pamela ( Chan ) Potter Libbey of Livingston; and Connie ( Kevin ) Potter Frame of Missoula, MT; three brothers: Tom Mader of Cheyenne, WY; Doug Mader of Tulsa, OK; and Dave Mader of Biddle, MT; two sisters: Mina Chapman of Cheyenne, WY; and Patsy Sabra of Omaha, NE; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Tom Mader in 2000 and his son Terry Glen Mader in 1984.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 16, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 17, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. at the Powder River County High School Gymnasium in Broadus. Interment will follow in the Mader Family cemetery near Biddle. A luncheon will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the V.F.W. Hall in Broadus. Everyone who has a musical instrument is asked to bring it to the reception to participate in music.
Should friends desire, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Caring Hands at the First Bank of Broadus, 201 N. Wilbur, Broadus, MT 59317.
Raymond Hunthausen
Raymond Gerhardt Hunthausen, age 47, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 4, 2010.
Ray was born in Anaconda, November 29, 1962, to Art and Donna (Kane) Hunthausen, the fifth of eight children. He lived life to the fullest and packed more into his 47 years than most do in twice the lifetime.
He graduated from Capital High School in Helena in 1981 and attended Carroll College. He married
the love of his life Tori Kall on May 18, 1985; they recently celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Two beautiful daughters were born to Ray and Tori - Jacqueline Christine and Allison Marie - both of Helena.
While still in high school, Ray began working at Bill Roberts and in 1985 he began working at Green Meadow Country Club. Over the next 25 years he took his life-long love of golf and made it his career. From assistant golf pro to head golf pro and general manager, Ray was instrumental in completing the master plan which developed GMCC into the premier golf course and country club it is today. With a smile on his face and a joke in his back pocket, he mentored young golfers not only in the game of golf but, more importantly, in the game of life.
One of Ray's many passions was the Harrington/Hunthausen cabin at Canyon Ferry Lake - 'Lake Serpent Lodge.' Ray greatly enhanced the cabin site, but Ray and John sometimes spent more time staging fake accidents than working. Many 'sea creatures' came to life under Ray's hands as a wood carver. Mountains, water, family and friends provided Ray with many opportunities to share his other great gift - of master story teller. All he needed was a glass of chardonnay, his legs crossed, and someone to listen. Mr. Raymond also relished time alone at the cabin, working on projects with the ultimate goal of making the lake experience the best it could be for everyone else.
Though Ray could charm any one at any age, 'my Tor, my Jac, and my Bergz' were the apples of his eye. He lent his hand to anyone who needed it and could do, make, or fix whatever was needed.
There was not a topic or subject foreign to Ray's interest, be it his dog, jet skis, golf courses, building construction, wine tasting, travel, hiking, history, or politics. In fact he read the entire set of encyclopedias at age 10 . . . well, so said Ray.
Ray was preceded in death by his mother, Donna (Kane) Hunthausen and infant brother Joseph Gerard Hunthausen.
Ray is survived by his wife Tori (Kall) Hunthausen and his daughters Jacque and Alli Hunthausen, Helena; his father Arthur R. Hunthausen, Helena; his brothers: Mark Hunthausen (Pam), Helena; Paul Hunthausen (Patti), Helena; his sisters: Kim Hunthausen Hart (Mik), Olympia Washington; Lynn Hunthausen Smigaj (Dave), Helena; Mary Hunthausen Ternes (Dave), Helena; Lisa Hunthausen Kalbfleisch, (John), Whitefish; Amy Hunthausen Lavin (Steve), Kalispell; his mother- and father-in law Marie and Bud Kall, Helena; sisters- and brothers-in-law, Jasyn Harrington (John), Helena; Valerie Kall Baptiste, Portland, Oregon; brother-in-law Scott Kall, Helena; his nieces and nephews: Robert Fischer; Haley Hunthausen; Paul Hart; Nicole Hart Waldo; Greg Hart; Stephen Hart; Lisa Hart; Sam Hunthausen; Abby Hunthausen; Amy Smigaj Reithmeier; Meaghan Smigaj; Michelle Smigaj; Anna Ternes; Ben Ternes; Dino Ternes; Kellie Kalbfleisch; Shannon Kalbfleisch; Kristin Kalbfleisch; Jace Kalbfleisch; Maura Kalbfleisch; Michael Lavin, Cassidy Lavin; Kaity Harrington; Kyle Harrington.
Ray will be deeply missed and present in the hearts and laughter of those who knew and loved him - and as Ray would say: IT WAS GRAND!
Visitation will begin Monday morning June 7th and continue to 5 p.m. Tuesday June 8th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. A Vigil service will be held 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 8th at the Cathedral of St. Helena. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 9th at the Cathedral of St. Helena. A reception will then follow at the Green Meadow Country Club. In lieu of flowers, Ray would have preferred donations to be made to the Raymond Hunthausen High School Golf Memorial Fund to benefit the CHS and HHS golf teams, c/o Mountain West Bank, P.O. Box 6013, Helena, Montana, 59604.
Marie Benge
Marie Benge, age 92, of Miles City passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Viola Marie Mann Benge was born February 28, 1916 in Missouri. Robert and Susie (Robison) Mann had moved to Spring Creek (Powderville area) in Eastern, Montana. They thought it better if Susie would return to family and a more settled area to give birth to her first baby.
Marie liked to learn and enjoyed taking care of her siblings while her dad and mom worked the land and livestock. Grade school was a horseback ride away. In order to go to high school, Marie boarded and worked in homes in Miles City. Marie attended Normal School at Eastern Montana College in Billings, followed by seven years of formal teaching. Marie came with her friend Lucille Bird to the Coalwood community to teach school for two years and stayed with Fred and Lois Janssen. She then taught the Divide School, which was 1/2 mile from the Benge homestead, where she met Dale. For three years she taught at the Washington School in Miles City before marrying Dale. Her second year of marriage was spent teaching Spring Creek School because their first crop was hailed out and this was a way to supplement their income. There was nothing that Marie enjoyed more than teaching children and she continued to do so as she substituted at the country school, taught Sunday School and vacation Bible School.
At the age of fourteen, Marie went behind a grain bin and asked Jesus to be her personal Lord and Savior. When asked why she went there, she says, 'I wanted to be alone because I knew that it was a personal thing. Just between God and me.' From that point on Marie studied her Bible and made a deep study of what the Bible taught that a person who loves Jesus should do. Their Pastor rode horse back to the rural areas to teach God's Word to the country people. That same Pastor taught in Dale's country church fifty miles away. By June 10, 1942 Marie was in love with Dale Benge and committed to spend the rest of her life with him. Living, working, and loving on the farm that Dale's mother homesteaded was Marie's life and a delight as she sought the Lord's counsel and His joy to fill her days. She would be the first to tell you that it was the Lord who gave her and Dale strength to meet the challenges, the wisdom to make decisions, the ability to rejoice and the One who 'created in her a pure heart and renewed a steadfast spirit within her' (Psalm 51:10.) At the time of Marie's 89th birthday, she applied this verse following a long day of celebrating. After praying she says, 'Praying just gets things right.'
Marie served as president of the Powder River Parish which was formed to unite the county as a closer church unit. She received the 'Unsung Hero' award from the state WIFE organization for work with the Agriculture in the Schools program. Supporting 4-H members, encouraging youth in music and helping a young person know their potential were delightful times in Marie's life. She also loved to dance and be a part of Dale's music. How Dale and Marie enjoyed the fairs in Broadus and Miles City. They were honored in 1996 when the Powder River County Fair Book was dedicated to them. The Coalwood Ladies' Aid and the Coalwood Community Church and their families filled Dale and Marie's lives with love and purpose. Dale and Marie loved their children and grandchildren dearly. Those families lived many miles away, so Marie would write letters and make little booklets with family pictures and family stories and send decorated molasses and apple cookies.
Dwayne Dale was killed in a horse accident when he was eight years old. Joyce lives with her husband, Jerry, on the home place at Volborg. Bruce with his wife, Beverly, live in Coeur d' Alene, Idaho and Janet with husband, Randy Ek, live in the Phoenix, Arizona area. Her seven grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren are a delight to her heart. Marie is also survived by sister-in-law Ruby Mann, sister Ethel McSweyn, brother Russell (Arlene) Mann, brother Edward (Marcia) Mann, and brother Larry Mann, Dale's sister Vera Archer, and Dale's brother Milton (Hughette) and their families. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband in 2003, her son, and her brother Harold.
Visitation will be held on Friday, April 18, 2008 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery in Miles City.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to: Your Network of Praise, 99.5 FM Miles City, PO Box 2426, Havre, MT 59501 or to Trail's End Bible Camp, PO Box 460, Ekalaka, MT 59324-0460.
