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Martha Ann Larson
Martha Ann (Mickelson) Larson, 97, of 1731 Park Garden Road, died of cancer Tuesday at her home.
Services are pending at Schnider Funeral Home.
Dated Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Elmer Ross Chevalier
SEABECK, Wash. -- Army veteran and Great Falls native Elmer Ross Chevalier, 67, a former resident of Dutton and a retired automotive mechanic, died Thursday at his Seabeck, Wash., home of cancer.
His memorial service is 1 p.m. Friday at Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Wash., with a reception to follow.
Survivors include a son, Ross Chevalier of Tempe, Ariz.; a daughter, Janine Chevalier-Hastreiter of Seattle; brothers Earl Chevalier of Melrose, Kenneth Chevalier of Bremerton, Donald Chevalier of Great Falls and Ralph Chevalier of Seabeck; a twin sister, Eleanora Chevalier of Underwood, Wash.; and one grandchild.
Dated Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Dion Paul Guckeen
BLACK EAGLE -- Great Falls native Dion Paul Guckeen, 37, who enjoyed fishing and working on cars, died Monday at a local hospital from injuries he received in an assault on March 15.
Private family services will be held. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O'Connor Funeral Home.
Survivors include daughters Jessie Guckeen and Brooke Guckeen, both of Great Falls; his parents, Vaughn and Diane Guckeen of Black Eagle; a sister, Stacie Gerard of Great Falls; a grandfather, A.R. Klaue of Great Falls; and a grandmother, Helen Guckeen of Billings.
He was born Jan. 3, 1966, in Great Falls. Dion grew up and attended schools in Great Falls, graduating from C.M.R. High School in 1984.
He married
Heather Munson in Great Falls. They divorced in 1997.
He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Dion enjoyed fishing, working on cars and shooting pool.
Dated Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Ione Otelia Zgoda
CHOTEAU -- Ione Otelia (Davidson) Zgoda, 94, a retired cleaner who worked for the Teton County Extension Office for 21 years, died of natural causes Monday at a Choteau hospital.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Skyline Lodge Retirement Center in Choteau. Burial of ashes is 4 p.m. Friday in Choteau cemetery. Gorder Funeral Home of Choteau is in charge of arrangements.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Her husband, Frank, died in 1970.
Dated Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Donald David Higgins
BABB - Don Higgins, 75, Air Force veteran, died of natural causes after an extended illness, Sunday at the Blackfeet Community Hospital in Browning.
Rosary will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, at Day Funeral Home, with viewing two hours prior to the rosary. Funeral mass will be 2 p.m. Friday at Little Flower Parish, with burial in Willow Creek cemetery.
Survivors include his loving wife of 42 years, Carra (Hudgens) Higgins, formerly of Glenwood, Ala.; daughters Carra (Beth) Higgins and her daughter Emma Giron of Missoula; Susan Higgins and her husband John Cunningham of Missoula; son Michael Higgins of Santa Cruz, Calif.; a brother, Larry Higgins of Cut Bank; and a sister, Kathleen (Higgins) Stringer of Whitefish; 13 nephews and seven nieces.
Don, an enrolled member of the Blackfeet Nation, grew up on the family ranch on Cut Bank Creek north of Meriwether, where he attended the Old Higgins School. He graduated from Cut Bank High School, went on to graduate from the University of Colorado School of Engineering, and received his Master's Degree in Public Health from the University of Michigan.
He joined the Air Force in 1955 as a commissioned officer and retired as a Lt. Col. in San Antonio, Texas, in 1983 after a distinguished and decorated career. He then worked for the Department of Public Health for the State of Texas until 1990.
In 1989, Don and Carra, started to build their "summer" cabin on Lower St. Mary's Lake outside of Babb. This little venture turned into a lifelong project of which he was very proud. Don's special attention was turned to his beautiful yard and abundant garden. One of his great joys in life was having friends from all over the country come to visit the "Higgins B & B", where he could show them the extraordinary beauty of his native home.
Of all of his accomplishments, his greatest pride was in his children and the light of his life, his granddaughter Emma. When his two daughters moved to Babb to open up a restaurant, he took them on as a special project, always there to lend a hand, whether pouring coffee or fixing the septic system. When his son Michael joined the Air Force as a member of the elite Pararescue Unit, he could not have been more proud. Mike later went on to become a paramedic and firefighter in Aptos, Calif., contributing to our nation's safety and defense.
Don was instrumental in the organization and establishment of the Babb - St. Mary Volunteer Fire Department and served on the Glacier County Planning Commission, continuing his long tradition of public service. He was always there for his neighbors whenever anyone needed a helping hand or an informed opinion. We will all miss Don's common sense, advice, sly wit, and crooked grin, but most of all, we will miss his unconditional love and support.
Preceding him in death were a daughter Mary Alice Higgins; his parents Dave Higgins and Alice (Bird) Higgins; and sisters Patricia Mosley and Donna Weaver
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Gift of Life Housing Center c/o Benefis Health Foundation, 2800 11th Avenue South, Great Falls, Montana 59405. The family would like to express their gratitude to this wonderful organization for their support and love.
Dated Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Frances Lorraine Inman
HAVRE -- Frances Lorraine Inman, 94, of Havre, a former teacher, died Sunday at a Havre Care Center of natural causes.
Cremation has taken place. Her memorial service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Holland and Bonine Funeral Chapel, with burial in Highland cemetery in Havre, followed by a luncheon at the Havre Eagles Club.
Survivors include sons John L. (Beverly) Inman and Charles (Burn Ace) Inman, both of Havre; grandchildren Joyce (Scott) Billmayer of Conrad, Judy Inman of Phoenix, Jill (Loren) Krass of Hogeland, Robert (Twila) Inman of Conrad, and Craig Inman and Chris Inman, both of Havre; nine great-grandchildren and numerous neices and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank & Eva (Reisinger) Thomas; a brother, Cecil Thomas; sisters Bessie Clark, Evelyn Johnson and Ilene Haxton; and a grandson, James John Inman.
Frances was born Dec. 2, 1908, to Frank and Eva (Reisinger) Thomas in Britt, Iowa, the fourth of six children. At the age of 4, she moved with her family to homestead in the Fresno area. She attended elementary school south of Fresno, and high school in Fresno, finally graduating from Havre High School in 1926. She then attended and graduated from Aberdeen Teacher's College in Aberdeen, S.D. She taught at the Grainbelt and Border Schools north of Havre, the Harron School south of Havre, and the Lindstrom School south of Fresno.
Frances married
Bert Inman, Jr. on Nov. 29, 1934. To this union, two sons were born. The family farmed in the Fresno area until retirement in 1969. After retiring, they moved to Martin City. Bert passed away Sept. 13, 1970. Frances then moved to Havre in 1980. She then moved to the Northern Montana Care Center in 2001.
Frances was a charter member of the Havre Aerie Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, and she attended the Fifth Avenue Christian Church. She was an avid reader and enjoyed writing about the homestead days and had several articles published in the Havre Daily News. She took up painting after she was 75 and enjoyed it very much. She also loved to spend time with her family and at the Seniors Center.
Memorials in Frances' honor may be made to Havre Seniors Center, 2 2nd Street West, Havre, MT 59501.
Dated Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Clifford H. Kipf
LEWISTOWN -- World War II Marine Corps veteran and former Jordan and Fairfield resident Clifford H. Kipf, 79, of Lewistown, died Thursday of heart failure at Friendship Villa in Miles City.
At his request, there will be no funeral service. A graveside service is 1 p.m. Tuesday in Sunset Hills cemetery in Fairfield with a reception to follow at the Silver Dollar Bar. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City is handling arrangements.
Clifford is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Vicky and Fred Anderson of Great Falls; three grandsons, Doug, Ryan, and Ted Anderson; a sister, DeEtta Hornberger; and numerous nieces, and nephews and his beloved dog Harley.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Roletta; a son, Gary; his parents, Hugo and Mary Kipf; his brothers, Bob and Lloyd; and sisters, Hazel, Mary, and Virginia.
Cliff was born May 10, 1923, in Haxby and attended schools at Haxby and Jordan. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and married
Roletta Watson after his tour of duty on June 27, 1946.
Mr. and Mrs. Kipf lived most of their married
lives in Fairfield, where they owned and operated the Silver Dollar Bar. They retired in Lewistown and have made their home there since 1978.
Cliff enjoyed people, telling stories, playing pool, watching TV and playing cards with family and friends.
Dated Tuesday, March 18, 2003
Ardele D. Kulbeck
HARLEM -- Ardele D. (Berg) Kulbeck, 72, of Harlem, a housewife and former businesswoman, died Thursday at Benefis Skilled Nursing Home in Great Falls of cancer.
Her funeral is 3 p.m. Wednesday at Harlem High School Gymnasium, with burial in Harlem cemetery. Edwards Funeral Home of Chinook is handling arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Knute Kulbeck of Harlem; sons Terry Kulbeck, Charles (Julie) Kulbeck and Tim (Tana) Kulbeck, all of Harlem; grandchildren Ed, Alan and Lacey Kulbeck, Mickey and Timmer Kulbeck, all of Harlem, and Justin Clark of Santa Fe, N.M.; great-grandchildren Darius and Adrian Kulbeck of Harlem; brothers Ingvald Berg of Riverside, Calif., and Harvey Berg of Helena; sisters Betsy Ouren of Crosby, N.D., Agnes Werzur of Venice, Calif., Alyce Booth of Huntington Beach, Calif., Mayme Collins of Nashua and Thelma Frey of Billings; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Knud and Elizabeth Berg; a brother, Kalmen Berg; and sisters Myrtle Stenbakken, Ruth Thomas and Ida Berg.
Ardele was born on Dec. 26, 1930, to Knud Tollefson (Kvite) and Elizabeth (Bjorge) Bakkum Berg at Wild Rose, N.D. In 1941, she moved to Nashua, Montana with her family and graduated from Nashua High School in 1949. She was working in Havre as a beautician when she met Knute Kulbeck and they were married
in Havre on May 11, 1958. They owned and operated the Vita Rich Dairy in Havre until they sold it in 1991. They lived on a farm 2 miles west of Harlem until retiring two years ago, when they moved into Harlem.
Memorials are suggested to the Gift of Life Housing at Benefis Healthcare Foundation, P.O. Box 7008, Great Falls, MT 59406-7008.
Dated Sunday, March 23, 2003
Rose Marie Bercier
WOLF POINT -- Brockton native Rose Marie (Comes Last) Bercier, 73, of Wolf Point, died Wednesday at Faith Home in Wolf Point.
Her wake begins 3 p.m. Monday at the Wolf Point Community Hall, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Her funeral is 10 a.m. Tuesday at the community hall, with burial in Oswego Presbyterian cemetery. Clayton Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point is handling arrangements.
Survivors include daughters Margaret The Boy and Bessie Beauchamp, both of Wolf Point, Wilma Pretty Shield of Carry the Kettle Reserve, Sinaluta, Sask., Emily Clark of Chinli, Ariz., Eliza Bercier of Washington and Maryann Comes Last of California; a son, Patrick Bercier of Indiana; sisters Violeta Standsfast and Elizabeth Shawl of Omak, Wash.; brothers Charles Comes Last of Omak, Wash., and Alfred Comes Last of Billings; 34 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sons.
Dated Sunday, March 23, 2003
Leroy Mancha Bruggemeyer
Leroy Mancha Bruggemeyer, 75, of 3120 6th Ave. S., a retired graphic artist and former Great Falls Tribune employee, died Wednesday at Peace Hospice of lung cancer.
His memorial service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Croxford and Sons Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place.
Survivors include a son, Douglas Bruggemeyer of Montana and a sister, Pat Brooks of Shawano, Wis.
Dated Sunday, March 23, 2003
Willie Wojtala
Willie Wojtala, 89, of 604 9th Ave. S.W., a native of Poland and a retired autobody man, died Saturday at a local nursing home of natural causes.
His memorial service is 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Cremation will take place under the direction of O'Connor Funeral Home.
Survivors include a daughter, Joann McLamb of Niceville, Fla.; sons Donald L. Wojtala and William Wojtala, both of Great Falls; sisters Vic Robinson of Great Falls and Bernice Tacke of Fort Benton; a brother, Don Wojtala of Cascade; 16 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wojtala, in 1983.
Willie was born April 5, 1913, in Oscik, Poland. He moved to Great Falls with his parents as an infant. He grew up on the confluence of the Sun and Missouri Rivers, and attended Great Falls schools.
He married
Mary Kavran in 1932 in Great Falls. She died in 1983.
He learned the autobody trade at an early age and continued it throughout his life. He worked for 23 years at City Motors until his retirement in 1975.
Willie was an avid fisherman who created his own fly patterns. He also loved his cats.
Memorials are suggested to Peace Hospice of Montana.
Dated Sunday, March 23, 2003
