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Carl Whittmayer
Carl Whittmayer, age 90, of Glendive, formerly of Terry, MT passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at the Glendive Medical Center.
Carl had lots of friends in Terry, as his home was here from the early 70's. He grew up in Western part of the state and came to Prairie Co. Manor as one of its first residents. He did lots of puzzles, large puzzles 1000-1500 pieces while he lived at the manor. One time was doing a puzzle on top of a puzzle continued to do puzzles as resident at nursing home. He liked to wear lots of pins on his clothing
Carl lived at the Glendive Medical Center for short time between the manor and Terry Nursing Home. He attended the Community Church until moving to Glendive. He loved to go to Senior Citizen for coffee and parties. He really liked the church's Christmas celebration. His favorite holiday seemed to be the one someone would give him candy for.
Walked everyday for years and was a recognizable part of the community. The song he always requested at music events at the Nursing Home was "Them Golden Slippers"
Last summer Carl was the winner of the basket of items from the Prairie County Birthday party. He was very proud of the items he won. Liked to rise early in the morning and them have an early cup of coffee.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2005 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry, MT. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the Presbyterian Church in Terry, MT. Interment will follow in the Prairie County cemetery in Terry, MT.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of ones choice.
Ashton Stanley Persona
Ashton Stanley Persoma, infant son of Shannon and Tyler Persoma of Culbertson went to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday night March 5, 2005 at the Mercy Medical Center in Williston, ND.
Ashton’s funeral will be celebrated Friday morning, March 11, 2005 at 11:00 am (MST) in the Everson Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Culbertson. Rev. Lyle Thorpe will officiate and interment will follow in the Hillside cemetery, Culbertson.
Ashton is survived by his parents, Shannon and Tyler Persoma of Culbertson, MT; his grandparents, Betty and Joe Conyers of Culbertson, and Sandy and Wally Persoma, Jr. of Billings; numerous uncles, aunts and cousins.
Friends may call at the Everson Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Culbertson, to sign the register book and pay their respect on Thursday from 3 to 7 pm and Friday from 9 am until service time.
Everson Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Culbertson is assisting the family with arrangements.
Ruth Colvin
Ruth Colvin, age 89, of Jordan passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2005 at the Garfield County Nursing Home in Jordan.
Ruth Vivian Colvin was born in Faith, South Dakota to Bill Smedley and Orpha Hagler Peters Smedley on July 13, 1915. The family moved to Fox Island near Tacoma, Washington. Access to and from the island was by boat or ferry. She attended schools on the island, Tacoma and graduated from Fife High School, going on to Business College from there where she completed her courses with honors. July 19, 1933 she married
Webb Colvin who had also grown up on the island and they moved to Hamlet, Nebraska to the Colvin family farm. There Leila and Eileen were born and they moved back to the West Coast when Eileen was about three months old. Lauretta and Dallas were born in the Tacoma area. After different moves between North Dakota, Idaho, and Washington, Mom & Dad decided to rent a farm in the Mission Valley in Western Montana and began to milk cows as a start in farming. Buying and selling numerous properties and farms, as well as both of them working as welders in the shipyards during World War II kept the family on the move. After we were all in school Mom attended summer school and took a job teaching in a one room grade school for two years.
She worked for years as a secretary and stenographer and took great pride in her skills and work. For most of her career she worked for the Federal Government retiring from the BIA at which time she and Dad traveled all over the Northwest, Canada and Alaska.
She is survived by her children; Leila Roberts (Bill), Eileen Montgomery (Monty), of Charlo, MT, Lauretta Berg (Byron), Martinsdale, MT, and Dallas Colvin, Jordan, MT. Fourteen grandchildren, and twenty five great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Margaret, Ollie and Patricia. Webb preceded her in death, September 4, 2000 at Plains, MT.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 21, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Pioneer cemetery in Jordan.
Zackary Eugene Smith
Staff Sergeant Zack Smith, age 23, of Miles City, died Monday, September 20, 2004, at Saint Vincent's Hospital in Billings, MT.
Mom and Dad Smith received the glorious gift of Zack on March 10, 1981, in Melbourne, FL. Soon after, the Smith family moved back to Mom's hometown of Miles City. The family lived in Miles City until 1987 when they packed up and moved to the Seattle area of Washington.
During the seven year stay in Washington Zack developed many interests; baseball became a family favorite... even Mom could swing a powerful stick. Zack intensified his love for Miles City through frequent trips to visit his Grandparents and Uncle Roy who would always take him fishing, hunting, and shooting which Zack grew to love so very much.
To Zack's delight, the Smith family moved back to Miles City in 1993. Ice hockey skated its way into Zack's heart as he played the sport throughout his high school career. He attended Custer County District High School and somehow found a passion for auto mechanics. Needless to say his favorite class was auto shop.
In 1999, upon graduation from CCDHS, Zack enlisted in the United States Air Force and excelled as a Aircraft Ground Equipment Mechanic. During the period of his enlistment he served in many foreign lands which include Kuwait, Israel, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, England, and various other parts of Europe.
Zack was in the Air Force for over five and a half years and was soon to be discharged to come home to his beautiful fiancée whom he had stumbled upon not even a year ago while on leave in Miles City. They found the ultimate “LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT” for one another. They were to be married
this twentieth of November until this tragedy changed all of his plans.
Zack in his all too short journey into and out of this life was so many things. Zack was outstanding in everything he did, but where he truly excelled was in the giving of himself. To us who knew him best he was the truest friend, loyal to the end. Zack was the greatest brother anyone could've been blessed with. He was the son any parent would cry with tears of pride and joy to be able to have the privilege of raising. He truly was a fine young man and would've grown to be an outstanding husband and father. Zack is leaving behind a growing legacy of lasting loved ones who adore him deeply and the fire of our love will never dim!!!
Zack's survivors include his fiancée, Brandi Lowe of Custer, MT; his father, Thomas; his mother, Donna; older brother, Jeremy; younger brother, Jacob; grandparents, Ronnie and Beverly Molstad, all of Miles City, and Betty Smith of Palm Bay, FL; aunts, Ronna "Nini" Molstad who was like his second mom, Becky Sims and husband Bret of Coeur d' Alene, ID, Teresa Lane and husband Mike of Auburn, WA; Jerry Molstad of Glasgow, MT, Roy Molstad; aunt, Carol "Peanut" Smith of Palm Bay, FL; and uncle Dennis Barnes of Palm Bay, FL. His survivors also include his best friend Chad Dunwald who was like a brother; sister-in-law, Michelle Smith; nephews Caleb and Anthony; niece, Abigail; numerous cousins, aunts and uncles; Brandi’s incredible family; and countless numbers of friends any place Zack stepped foot.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 24, 2004 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. During the visitation, friends are asked to sign a message on the casket. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s cemetery in Miles City with Full Military Honors provided by the Malstrom Air Force Base.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Zack’s family so a Scholarship Fund can be established.
Louise Kappes
Louise Alberta Kappes, age 82, of Miles City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 3, 2004 at the Murray Care Center in Murray, Utah.
Louise was born in Havre, Montana on September 28, 1922, daughter of Charles and Myra (Pearce) Wilkins. She attended grade school at Cottonwood Country School and graduated from Havre High School in Havre, Montana. Louise married
Bernard Charles Kappes in Kalispell, Montana on August 5, 1941. Following their marriage, they remained in Kalispell. Louise lived in Ogden, Utah and Havre while Bernard was in the service during World War II. Following the war they returned to Havre, living there until 1947 when they moved to Fort Peck. Upon purchasing the Melody Shop in Miles City they moved to Miles City in January of 1962. She remained in that business until her retirement and sale of the business in early 2000. She remained in Miles City until February of 2002 when she moved to Salt Lake City to be near her family.
Louise was a member of the Christian Women’s Club, Community Concert Association and Baptist Tabernacle Church. She was also an avid gardener.
Louise is survived by two sons: Preston Kappes and his wife Carla of West Jordan, UT; and Leon Kappes and his wife Linda of Elko, NV; two sisters, Charlotte Jones of Seattle, WA, and Katherine Gerstenberger of Ventura, CA; a brother, Nelson Wilkins of Seattle, WA; seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bernard “Buzz” Kappes in 1989; two brothers, Virgil and Preston; and two sisters, Maxine and Gloria.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 2 Poly Drive, Billings, MT 59101.
Pamela Lane Sand
Pamela Lane Sand, born September 2, 1924 in Forsyth, Montana to Mary Lowe Lane and Charles "Brownie" Lane, passed away June 7, 2005 in Seattle, Washington.
Her first years were spent on a ranch in the Castle Rock area. After her father passed away, her mother married
Charlie Nichols and they resided in the Sarpy Creek area. Pam graduated from Hardin High School in Hardin, Mont. and Carleton College in Northfield, Minn.
With her degree in Fine Arts, she designed greeting cards for a company in Minneapolis for several years before returning to her parents' Sarpy Creek ranch.
Pam married
John Sand in 1950 and they ranched on Sarpy Creek until moving to the Sivert Sand ranch on the Rosebud Creek in 1952. She became a leader in the 4-H Club program there. In 1962 and 1963, she taught elementary classes in the Rosebud Schools. From 1965-1969, Pam taught in both elementary and secondary grades in Forsyth Public Schools. She moved to Tacoma, Washington in 1969 and taught for 11 years at Annie Wright School. After leaving Annie Wright, she held positions in adult education at several Tacoma area community colleges.
Pam was an active member of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Tacoma for many years. She had a love for gardening, art, writing and reading.
Survivors include son, John Courtney (Barbara) Sand of Waukesha, Wisconsin; daughter, Sarah Sand (Gregory) Eller of Seattle; grandchildren Kimberly (Tom) Nemec of Omaha, Nebraska and Aaron Sand of Niceville, Florida.
A memorial service was held on June 14, 2005 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Tacoma, Wash. Pam will be buried next to her mother in the Forsyth cemetery. Graveside service will be held on Friday, July 15th, 2005 at 10:00am at the Forsyth cemetery. Following the service, refreshments will be served at the Episcopal Church in Forsyth
For those wishing to contribute in her honor, please do so to the Humane Society or the Forsyth Public Library.
Victoria L. Smith
Victoria L. Smith, age 55, passed away on July 27, 2004 at Northeast Montana Health Services in Wolf Point. She was born November 30, 1948 in Sacramento, CA to Roy and Ruby Lange Richardson.
Victoria was raised in California and attended schools there. In 1964 she moved to Wolf Point. She met her husband, Robert Smith in 1972 in Oswego and they were married
January 18, 1973 in Havre, MT where they both attended college and lived for 10 years. They moved back to Wolf Point in 1982 and have lived here ever since.
Victoria enjoyed singing gospel songs, flowers, fishing, gardening, being with family and her grandchildren, and sharing her love for Christ with anyone she could meet or tell. She was a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Wolf Point.
She is survived by her husband Robert L. Smith of Wolf Point, daughters Ceceilia (Greg) Solberg, Loretta (Jeff) Wozniak, both of Wolf Point; sons Lee (Sharri) Vandall of Wolf Point and Rick (Terri) Evans of Houston, TX; grandchildren, Malia Fowler of Snohomish, WA, Cassandra, Elizabeth, Aubreigh and Alexander Solberg, Gabrielle and Savannah Wozniak, Brittney, Hannah and Daniel Vandall all of Wolf Point, and Brandy and Michelle of Houston, TX. Her mother Ruby Lange of Sacramento; 4 sisters, Ceceilia Robinson, Mary Nelson, and Patricia Richardson, all of Sacramento, CA, and Pamela Daniel of San Antonio, TX, and numerous nieces and nephews, also survive her. She was preceded in death by her father Roy Richaradson and ex-husband Lyle E. Vandall.
A wake will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2004 beginning at 4 pm with a prayer service at 7 pm at the Wolf Point Community Hall and ending at 8 am Friday. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 30 at 10 am at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel with interment at Greenwood cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
Cleo Blythe Browning Grenz
Blythe Grenz, 70, died peacefully at her home in Cheyenne, Wyoming, Friday, November 18, 2005.
Born October 3, 1935 in Miles City, the daughter of Daniel R. and Cleo Marie (Greer) Browning, she attended local schools here. During her high school years she excelled as a vocalist and appeared in musical productions as The Pirates of Penzance and Mikado, graduating from CCHS in 1952.
She earned a music scholarship and to save money for college, she worked summers on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. She graduated from MacMurray College for Women, Jacksonville, Illinois and majored in music. She then taught English and music in the public school systems of Chicago, Illinois and Big Timber, Montana before returning to Miles City. She married
James Grenz and partnered in raising their family while operating the Alta Trailer Court.
In those next years she taught piano, directed the First Methodist Church choir and sang in other community choral groups. She was also a Cub Scout den mother and an activist for local school issues.
After the children were grown, she managed Super Eight Motels in Miles City and Cheyenne before working for the Corporate Office in Aberdeen, South Dakota and traveled across the United States training personnel for management.
She is survived by sons Phillip and Garth; daughters, Denise McHugh, Jami (Mimi), and Lisa Gland; three sisters, Elizabeth (Bessie) Barrett of Billings; Marcia Entzel of George, WA; Patti LeCraft of Miles City and a brother, Mark of Miles City; and several grand children and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two nephews: Joel and Cory.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 25, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Methodist Church in Miles City. Interment will be held in the Custer County cemetery in Miles City.
Ellen R. Hirsch
Ellen R. Hirsch, 93 of Miles City, formerly of Rock Springs, died peacefully, due to natural causes on October 8, 2004 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care.
Ellen was born on April 20, 1911, at Eureka, S.D., to Fred and Christina Rau Raile. She was raised and educated at Eureka.
She married
Emil Hirsch on December 13, 1932 in Eureka, S.D. After their marriage they moved to the farm in the Crow Rock Area. They began their farm and ranch life, then for a short time moved to Ismay, where their first son was born. They then moved back to the Crow Rock Area, where 3 more children were born. In 1951, they moved to the Rock Springs - Angela area and lived until her husbands' death in 1978. She then moved to Miles City and has resided there since.
She was an active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She enjoyed cooking and gardening, but most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by two sons, LeRoy & (Pearl), Don & (Coleen) of Rock Springs - Angela, MT, and two daughters, Patricia & (Dave) Berg of Carnation, WA, and Carolyn Risher & (Lee Cox) of Missoula. One brother Morris (Nimet) Raile of Sandy, Utah. Grand children: Dale (Cindy, Chase, Cord) Berg of Miles City; Jason (Jennifer, Cole, Kaitlyn) Hirsch, of Rock Springs-Angela; Trisha (Shawn, Lauren, Dylan) Coffin of Miles City; Shane (Gretchen, Amber, Riley, McKenzie) Hirsch of Miles City; Chad (Kerry, Brittany, Taelor, Brody) Hirsch of Miles City; Shawn (Lora, Austin, Dylan) Hirsch of Billings; Jim (Sabrina, Alex) Risher of Bothel, WA; Kamae Risher of Denver, Co., Laci Cox, Missoula.
Her parents, her husband Emil, her sister Ida Hirsch, one grandson Todd Berg and one granddaughter Darcy Hirsch, preceded her in death.
Visitation will begin on Monday, October 11, 2004 with a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. at the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials can be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church, or charity of ones choice.
Emma Johnston
Emma Johnston, age 74, of Miles City passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 2, 2004 at the Holy Rosary Health Center in Miles City.
Emma was born in Graham, Montana on January 31, 1930, the daughter of Eddie and Emma Olson. She was raised on the family homestead south of Broadus, Montana where as a first grader she rode horseback seven miles to school. The family moved to Broadus during the school year for the rest of her education. She graduated Powder River County High School in 1946. After high school she went to nursing school, graduating from Presentation School of Nursing in 1951. She married
Frank Johnston in 1951 and they raised seven children in Miles City. As a Registered Nurse, she worked at the Holy Rosary Hospital, did private duty nursing, worked at Friendship Villa and did Home Health Care. Emma was known for helping out with all of her children’s activities, leading both boy and girl scouts and baking cookies for many events. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, the American Nurses Association and was the past President of the Montana Nurses Association. Frank and Emma bought Miles City Cab in 1990 and operated the business for eleven years. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She was loved by family and friends and will be missed and remembered by all.
Emma is survived by her husband, Frank Johnston of Miles City, MT; seven children: Brenda Johnston of Miles City, MT; Wanda Rasmussen and her husband Bud of Grenora, ND; Carla Ferris of Miles City, MT; Marla Malley of Miles City, MT; Charla Johnston of Miles City, MT; Kevin Johnston and his wife Mary of Miles City, MT; and Lowell Johnston of Miles City, MT; her grandchildren: Joe Ferris, Peggy Ferris, Kimberley Malley Teske and her husband Roger, Gregory Carlson and his wife Rheannon all of Miles City, Chris Hibbs of Humbolt, KS; Misty Johnston and Elizabeth Johnston both of Miles City, MT; her great grandchildren: Brian Hopkins, Hailey Ferris, Vance Teske, Jeremy and Isabel Carlson, and Brendan Wood Johnston of Miles City, MT; a sister Hazel Wetherelt of Broadus, MT; three sisters-in-law: Caroline E. Olson of Tacoma, WA; Ruby Olson of Broadus, MT; and Leona Wright of Montesano, WA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Emma was preceded in death by her parents Eddie and Emma Olson; four brothers: Charles, Pete, Ray, and John; and two sisters: Mary Schlepp Kranzler and Alma Wetherelt.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 6, 2004 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 7, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Miles Community College Nursing Scholarship Fund.
