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Darlene Dooley
SIDNEY - Darlene Dooley, 60, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at the Sidney Health Center, Extended Care Facility.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Sidney. Interment will be at 3:30 p.m. (CST) Saturday at the Zion Lutheran cemetery in Tioga, N.D. Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney is in charge.
Myron Hicks
MORRISTOWN, Ariz. - Myron Hicks, 84, passed away July 22, 1998, in Sun City West. He had lived in Arizona for 33 years.
He was born Nov. 24, 1913, in Bozeman, Mont. Myron married
Regina Cook in Bozeman in 1934. He had graduated from Gallatin High School. He enjoyed woodworking, hunt and fishing throughout his life. He was always very proud to speak of being involved in the construction of the Al-Can Highway in Alaska and Canada during World War II. He moved to Arizona from Montana after retiring from owning and operating a dude ranch in Cooke City, Mont.
Although he has been taken to the best dude ranch in the sky, those he touched throughout his life will miss and continue to love him until the next roll call from up yonder.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth of Arlington, Va.; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia R. and Stanley Woods of Prescott; daughter and son-in-law, Joan K. and William Humiston of Cooke City; stepdaughter and son-in-law, Bernice and William Schaeffler of Arlington; sister, Dorothy Kluk of Missoula, Mont.; grandchildren, Bruce Woods, Bradley and Delana Woods, Kathi and Frank Danichek and Patti and Jeff Menuey; step-grandchildren, John W. and Hilary Schaeffler, Laurie E. and Paul Coughlin, Mark A. and Kari Schaeffler, Paul and Maureen M. Reimann and Susan A. Schaeffler; great-grandchildren, Taylor, Trenton, Lindsey, Chris, Bill, Cheyne, David, Jake and Dustin; and step-great-grandchildren, Kate, Tommy, Ashley, Molly and Burke.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Regina, in 1966; his second wife, Ruth Bastian, in 1997; his parents, Walter and Mabel; and his brother, Walter, who resided in Great Falls, Mont.
Private Services to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Morristown Volunteer Fire Dept., P.O. Box 26, Morristown, AZ 85342.
Arrangements were by Brown's Wickenburg Funeral Home.
Emil Lovec
EKALAKA - Emil Lovec, 79, of Ekalaka, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at the Fort Meade Veterans Hospital in Sturgis, S.D.
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, July 26, in the Chapel of Stevenson's Funeral Home in Ekalaka. Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. Monday, July 27, at the Carter County High School Gymnasium in Ekalaka with interment in the family lot in the I.O.O.F. cemetery in Ekalaka.
Henry Crooked Arm
WYOLA - Henry Crooked Arm, 72, of Wyola passed away, Wednesday, July 22, 1998, at his home.
He was born Jan. 28, 1926, in Crow Agency, a son of Ty and Olive Elk Crooked Arm. He grew up in the Crow Agency area and attended schools in Crow Agency and completed his education at the Chemawa Indian School in Oregon.
Henry enlisted in the U.S. Army, served during the Korean conflict and received his Honorable Discharge.
He was a member of the Catholic Church, Native American Church, Greasy Mouth Clan and a child of the Ties the Bundle Clan. He was a man with strong traditional beliefs.
Survivors include an adopted son, Myron (Loreen) Crooked Arm of Lodge Grass; three adopted brothers, Keith Blackhawk of Wyola, Francis (Bertha) Bear Claw and Tronson (Marie) Big Hair of Lodge Grass. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews from the Crow Agency and Wyola areas
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday in the Crow Agency St. Dennis Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will follow in the Crow Agency cemetery. Bullis Mortuary of Hardin is entrusted with the arrangements.
Victor G. Krank
Victor G. Krank, 49, of Billings passed away at his home, Thursday, July 23, 1998, following a courageous battle with cancer.
He was born July 22, 1949, in Lemmon, S.D., the son of George and Sophie Krank. He was raised in the Billings area.
On May 2, 1968, he married
Carol McEldowney in Billings. Victor worked for Boise Cascade, Selover Buick and was a partner in Mid-Night Upholstery. In the late '80s he started Carol's Upholstery which he operated until his health made him retire.
He enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting and playing guitar. He was a member of the Roaring 20s Car Club. He loved old cars and riding horses, but most of all he loved his wife, children and grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife, Carol; daughter, Tracie Lira, and son, Waylon Krank; his three grandchildren, Levi, Sierra and Kelee; and a special friend, Penny Burd, all of Billings; four sisters, three brothers; three half-sisters and two half-brothers.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, July 27, at the Smith Downtown Chapel. Visitation will begin at 12 noon Saturday. Interment will be at Mountview cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107.
Frieda Aipperspach
POWELL, Wyo. - Frieda Aipperspach, 73, formerly of Gillette, died Thursday, July 23, 1998, in Powell.
Services are pending in Gillette. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home of Powell is in charge.
LeRoy F. 'Roy' Petersen
LIVINGSTON - LeRoy F. "Roy" Petersen, 80, died Monday, July 20, 1998, at Livingston Memorial Hospital after a long illness.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 24, at the Heritage Baptist Church with interment in the Calvary cemetery, both in Livingston. Chuck Nicholson of Livingston was in charge.
Christine J. Nathan
Christine J. Nathan, age 46, died on July 22, 1998, after a 15-month battle with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. She fought long, and hard, and approached this as she did everything else in her life - head-on, full-speed ahead and damn the torpedoes! Only this time, the torpedoes won.
So yet another life journeys now from our karmic circle of family and friends, on her way to the next. I don't pretend to understand why she must leave, or where she will stop next, or who will next benefit from her presence; but I do know one thing for certain: her beautiful hands carry a precious gift for those at her destination - my heart and the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know her and share in her love and life. Our hearts were freely given, but she did not take without leaving behind something just as precious: a piece of her heart, wrapped in love, with a smile for a bow.
In our marriage declaration, we stated that our joining together provided us with among other things, ". . . the courage to hope, and the ability to dream . . ." When Chris died, so did my courage to hope and ability to dream. She was so vibrant, so alive, so eager for life and all it had to offer; talking excitedly of all we would do and mapping out our lives together. Her passing has left me rudderless in a storm-tossed and tempestuous sea, alone, frightened, grief-stricken and facing a future that at this time appears bleak; however, I would not trade the happiness of the last 12 years I have known with her for anything in the world.
Her presence and love and zest for life immeasurably enriched all of our lives. We all miss her so very much, but at least we carry with us some very special, treasured memories. Goodbye, Christine, we will always love you!
Christine is survived by her husband, her parents, and her son, daughter, stepson and granddaughter, along with numerous aunts and uncles. Please send any donations or memorials to any of the Leukemia organizations.
Memorial service pending. Dahl Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Marjorie Glodine Cahill
RED LODGE - Marjorie Glodine Cahill, 87 of Red Lodge, formerly Billings, died Wednesday, July 22, at Beartooth Medical Center, Red Lodge.
The daughter of Otto L. and Mary Doris Bennett, Marjorie was born Nov. 16, 1910, in Cambridge, Ohio. When Marjorie was 18, she and her mother moved to Butte. She always considered Montana her home. Marjorie lived in Billings for many years while working as a secretary for the Bureau of Reclamation. Upon her retirement she cared for her mother. A loving daughter, mother, and grandmother, Marjorie was devoted to her daughter, grandson and granddaughter.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Colleen Cahill Simon of Red Lodge; grandson, Tod Thornton Simon of Red Lodge; granddaughter, Rebecca Jill King of Dublin, Ohio; great-grandchildren, Amanda Jill King and Morgan Colleen King; and many cherished relatives and friends in Cambridge.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother.
Graveside services will be 3 p.m. Monday at Mountview cemetery.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist, Alderson Chapel has charge of arrangements.
Polly Burns Dooley
Polly Burns Dooley, 80, of Billings passed away Thursday, July 23, 1998, at home after a long struggle with cancer. She was born in Alton, Mo., Dec. 19, 1917. She married
Golden Burns and they moved to Billings in 1943. After his death she married
Lloyd Dooley in 1962. Polly was known for her years and friends at The Windmill Club. Her enjoyment during her later years were her family and home.
Survivors include her husband, Lloyd; her daughter, Judy (George) Frank of Billings; her son, Kirk Dooley of Mesa, Ariz.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters; and one brother. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Burns; one brother; and one sister.
Cremation has taken place at Cremation or Funeral Gallery. Memorial is 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, at Messiah Lutheran Church. Private interment will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107.
Courtney George, her great-granddaughter, lovingly composed this poem for
Lois Evelyn Cleveland
Lois Evelyn Cleveland, 61, of Billings passed away at home July 21, 1998.
Lois is survived by her husband, Gary Cleveland of Billings; three daughters, Verna Otis of Missoula, Debi and husband, Leon Spaeth of Silesia, Sandy and husband, Gene Heim of Billings; one son, Shane Stephens of Billings; one stepson, Eric Cleveland and wife, Wendy of Salt Lake City, Utah; one sister, Garnet and husband, Leo Wagner of Bullhead, Ariz.; one brother, Raymond Randles and wife, Joyce of Huntley. She is also survived by grandchildren, Jodi Hartman of Billings, Erin and Elyssa Spaeth, Nikki and Toni Heim, and Christopher; mother-in-law, Lois Cleveland of Billings; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Lois was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Hilderman; father, Oliver Randles; and brother, Paul Randles.
Lois loved to spend time with her family; camping, fishing, cooking, taking care of her garden and yard, and doing things for others. We Love you and will miss you greatly.
Cremation has taken place at Cremation or Funeral Gallery. Memorials may be sent to Big Sky Hospice or the American Lung Assn.
Myrna McKittrick Adams
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. - Myrna McKittrick Adams, of Woodland Hills, formerly of Hardin and Billings, Mont., passed away July 13, 1998, in Los Angeles.
She was born July 22, 1913, in Billings and raised in Hardin. Her parents were Raymond and Mapel (Engle) McKittrick. Myrna moved to Los Angeles in 1934 and made custom clothes for 40 years. In 1974, Myrna started a new career as a new infant nurse, and helped 50 newborns get started in life. At nearly 85 years old, Myrna liked high-top red tennis shoes, K Rock music and doing things her way.
Myrna is survived by her two children, James McKittrick and Louise Adams, and numerous other family and friends.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. A luncheon will follow service at the chapel. Interment will be 2 p.m. at the Nye cemetery, Nye, Mont. Memorials may be made to the Myrna McKittrick Adams Scholarships Fund at the Hardin High School, Hardin, Mont.
Lena Baker
WOLF POINT - Lena Baker, 88, died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, at Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point of natural causes.
Visitations will be 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Clayton Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at the funeral home chapel with interment in the Greenwood cemetery in Wolf Point.
Adam A. Barth
EMMETT, Idaho - Adam A. Barth, 82, formerly of Glendive, Mont., died March 28, 1998, at the Emmett Care Center.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with interment in the Dawson Memorial cemetery, both in Glendive. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home of Glendive is in charge.
Betty E. Berryman
POWELL, Wyo. - Betty E. Berryman, age 68, died July 20, 1998, at the Powell Hospital in Powell.
Betty was born March 29, 1930, in Crosby, to Tom and Lydia Norskog. On March 29, 1966, she married
Ivan W. Berryman and they lived in Garland. Betty was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, the National Old Timers Rodeo Association, the Virginia City Buffalo Runners Association, and the Wyoming China Painters. She was an award-winning creator of porcelain dolls, ceramic painting, and writer of cowboy poetry.
She is survived by husband, Ivan W. Berryman of Garland; son, Allen and his wife, Billie Rice of Rangely; daughter, Nancy and her husband, Don Barnett of Carlsbad, N.M.; son, Bernie and his wife, Leslie Rice of Rangely; son, Mike and his wife, Cindy Rice of Powell; daughter, Marie and her husband, Rick Holdsworth of Powell; co-daughter, Rita and Ray Blackwood of Littleton, Colo., and co-daughter, Sheri Simpson of Littleton; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 12 brothers and sisters, and one granddaughter.
Funeral services were July 22, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the Hope Lutheran Church of Powell. Graveside services followed at Crown Hill cemetery in Powell.
Margaret L. Brunk
THERMOPOLIS, Wyo. - Margaret L. Brunk, 87, died Tuesday, July 21, 1998, at Canyon Hills Manor in Thermopolis.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 24, at Monument Hill cemetery in Thermopolis. Mortimore Funeral Home of Thermopolis is in charge.
Kelly Ross Cundiff
GREAT FALLS - Kelly Ross Cundiff, 32, formerly of Sidney, died Thursday, July 16, 1998, in Great Falls.
A memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Sidney VFW. An additional memorial service will be at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at O'Connor Funeral Home in Great Falls. Thompson-Larson Funeral Home of Minot, N.D., and O'Connor Funeral Home of Great Falls are in charge.
Margaret Anderson Emmett
BOZEMAN - Margaret Anderson Emmett, 89, passed away on Monday, July 20, 1998, at the Bozeman Deaconess Hospital of natural causes.
She was born on June 30, 1909, in Simpson, Kan., to Ezra A. and Celeste C. (Young) Anderson. The family came to Belfry when she was a child where Margaret attended school, graduating from the Belfry High School. She then attended Western Montana College for one year in 1928 and then Montana State College in Bozeman for one year in 1929, earning her teaching certificate in 1930. She taught in Fromberg from 1930 to 1934 and on Oct. 27, 1934, married
C. Robert Emmett in Billings. They operated a general store in Fromberg from 1934 through 1959. Margaret then returned to Montana State College where she finished her degree in 1960. She then taught at Irving School in Bozeman from 1960 until 1965.
While in college she was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority and later was a member of the American Association of College Women, the Big Sky Retired Teachers Association, Delta Kappa Gamma, honorary teachers sorority, and was an avid Bobcat sports fan, and longtime member and supporter of the Montana State University Athletic Scholarship Association. Margaret was a charter and valued member of the Pilgrim Congregational Church.
She is survived by grandnieces and nephews, Karl Jacobson, Keith Jacobson, and Karen Robbins of Portland, Ore., Linda Hall of Sacramento, Calif., Brett Radeck of Boulder, Colo., and Jonathan Gottfried of Chicago, Ill. Several nieces and nephews on her husband Bob's side survive including, Sandra Jean Rahrer of Colstrip and Tim Pattison of Three Forks. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert, in 1975; by sisters, Ruth Jordonais, Jessie Higham, Faye Anderson and Emily Jacobson; by niece, Nancy Whitacher, and nephew, Robert Jacobson.
Memorial services were held Wednesday, July 29, 1998, at the Pilgrim Congregational Church. Cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions in Margaret's name may be made to the Montana State University Athletic Scholarship Association, P.O. Box 173270, Bozeman, MT 59717.
