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Charles Norman Cunningham
RED LODGE - Charles Norman Cunningham, 81, went to join his loving wife Tuesday, July 31, 2001. He passed away suddenly at his daughter's home in Red Lodge.
He was born in Virgil, Kan., on Nov. 21, 1919, to Claude and Florence (Johnson) Cunningham and spent his early years in Hamilton. Chuck served his country in the U.S. Navy as an air crewman from 1942 until his honorable discharge in 1945.
On June 18, 1946, he married
the former Shirley Powe and the couple had two daughters. The couple moved to Cascade in 1952 where they owned and operated the B & Y Store until their retirement in he early '80s. They enjoyed golfing, annual family Flathead Lake gatherings, their Cascade friends and their loving daughters and grandchildren. He was an avid outdoorsman, particularly enjoying fishing and hunting. He looked forward to "Boys Night" each Wednesday with his son-in-law, Jim. During the past year he also greatly enjoyed his great-granddaughter, Sam, and his faithful pets, Coker, Bailey and Shelby.
His wife, Shirley, died in June 1998, one week after their 53rd wedding anniversary. He was a member of the Merdian Lodge, the Lions Club and the American Legion, all in Cascade.
Chuck is survived by his daughters, Janet (Jim) Haar of Red Lodge, Lynn (Greg) Daly of Helena; a sister, Maxine Porter of Deer Lodge; brothers Bus Cunningham of Grantsdale and Rex Hendrickson of Victor; grandchildren Zane (Tamika) Sept, Janna (Nate) Allie, Trevor (Tammy) Haar, Ryan (Tavey) Haar and Amanda "Ali" Pillman; and great-grandchildren Samantha, Allie and Sydney Sept.
Chuckie, "Pompie," you will be greatly missed for your wonderful enduring sense of humor and orneriness.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church in Cascade with interment at the Cascade cemetery.
Dahl Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge is in charge of arrangements.
Mary E. 'Molly' Wolfe
SPOKANE - Mary E. "Molly" Wolfe, 67, a 45-year resident of Spokane, died July 17, 2001.
She was born in Missoula to John and Eveline Malone.
She was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church for many years.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Edwin M. Wolfe Jr.; her parents; a sister, Patricia Hayes; and a brother, Michael Malone.
Survivors include two sons, Donald Wolfe of Snohomish, Wash., and Thomas Wolfe of Silverdale, Wash.; a daughter, Marcia Vertefeuille of Everett, Wash.; two sisters, Shirley Peterson of Seabrook, Texas, and Kathleen Galovic of Spokane; and nine grandchildren.
Burial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at Our Lady of Fatima Roman Catholic Church.
Hennessey-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of cremation.
Memorial contributions may be made to Young Life Greater Spokane, 918 E. Mission, Spokane, WA 99207.
Rosalee L. Erickson
MISSOULA - Rosalee L. Erickson, 78, passed away Aug. 11 after a long, valiant fight with breast cancer.
She was born Aug. 29, 1922, to William and Lettie Mae Bradley Haskin in Townsend, the 13th of 16 children. After the death of her mother when Rose was 3 years old, she was adopted by George and Rebecca Preller in Terry. Rose attended school in Terry.
On April 4, 1940, she married
Delbert L. Erickson in Chinook. They moved to Missoula in 1952. Rose worked at many jobs in the Missoula valley. Her favorite was foster care, especially troubled teens.
Rose was baptized as one of Jehovah's Witnesses in 1963. The hope of life on a paradise earth and her faith helped sustain her throughout her life and illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert in 1978, infant son David, grandson Sam Erickson and all of her siblings.
She is survived by her nine children, Marie Charest, Pat Erickson, Dale and Sandra Erickson, Dan and Debra Erickson and Duane Erickson, all of Missoula, Mavis Repnak of Polson, Mike and Jean Erickson of Exeter, Neb., Teresa and Matt Connor of Snoqualmie, Wash, and Marlene Erickson of Lewiston, Idaho; 26 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
The family expresses special thanks to Hospice for assisting them in keeping Rose at home. All nine children were with her.
A memorial will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 15, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1115 S. Reserve St.
Elsie Komis Bebee
PLAINS - Elsie Komis Bebee, 90, longtime Missoula resident, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2001, at Clark Fork Valley Nursing Home in Plains.
She was born April 16, 1911, in Marietta, Minn., to Rosie and William Komis.
At the age of 6, she moved with her family to Malta. She grew up and attended school in Malta before moving to Missoula. Elsie enjoyed her family and loved them very much. She enjoyed growing her flowers and her handwork.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Missoula and the Old Fiddler's District.
She is survived by four daughters, Anna M. Chelayden and Jackie Phillips, both of Arizona, Ruth M. Charlton of Plains and Joyce Penney of Belton, Mo.; one stepson, Jim Bebee of Bridgeport, Wash.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one nephew, Larry Komis; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, B.R. Bebee; her parents; three brothers; and one daughter, Betty Whitmore.
Private family graveside services will be held at Missoula cemetery next to her husband.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Coffelt-Bunch Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Anna Elizabeth Krum
ANACONDA - Our loving mother and grandmother, Anna Elizabeth Krum, was taken home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus on Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2001.
A celebration of Anna's homecoming will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church of Anaconda. Visitation will be 1 p.m. Monday until service time at the church, with burial to follow at Mount Olivet cemetery of Anaconda. A reception will follow at the American Legion. Riddle Funeral Homes, Anaconda Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
Anna was born Dec. 3, 1909, to David and Sophia Hergenrider, Germans who were living and farming in Unterwalten, Meinheart, Russia.
In 1912, traveling by wagon and then ship, the Hergenrider family came to the United States, passing through immigrations at Ellis Island between Nov. 11 and Nov. 13. Anna lived in Maywood, Ill., from November 1912 to May 1913. The family caused quite a sight in the Chicago train depot as they were migrating to the West to work in the fields of Wyoming and Montana. In 1916, the Hergenrider family moved to their own farm in Belfry.
Anna started school in Belfry in 1916, which was not easy as neither she nor any of the family spoke English. She graduated from the eighth grade in 1924.
Anna married
Andrew Krum on Dec. 1, 1926. They lived with Andy's family for a time. Andrew and Anna celebrated 60 years of marriage in 1986.
Andrew and Anna lived and farmed in Belfry, Joliet and Edgar in Montana and in Wyoming. They lived in Fromberg from1950 until 1956, working for Lawerence Bauens. They then moved to Butte and worked for Spangler Dairy. After leaving the Spangler Dairy they moved to Opportunity and Warm Springs, where Anna worked in the kitchen and retired in 1974. They settled in Anaconda in 1965. Anna moved to Missoula to the Country Home Estates in 1996.
Anna spent the majority of her life raising and caring for 10 children, bearing her first at the age of 17 and her last at 43. She gave each one special care and attention.
She was a faithful servant of the Lord. She was active in St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Bridger, St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Butte, Redeemer Lutheran of Anaconda and First Lutheran Church of Missoula.
Anna was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Krum, father and mother David and Sophia Hergenrider, brother David Hergenrider, sisters Emma Lehman and Olga Kraft, daughters-in-law Hannah Krum and Audrey Krum, sons-in-law Benedick Dauenhauer and Wes Dowling, as well as her grandson Mike Krum.
Anna is survived by her 10 loving children: George Krum of Billings; Raymond Krum and wife Evelyn of Laurel; Rosella Dowling of Butte; Fred Krum of Edmonds, Wash.; Delbert Krum and wife Lisa of Missoula; Elnora Evans and husband James of Tahoe City, Calif.; Gerald Krum and wife Carol of Portland, Ore.; Jetta Moon of Missoula; Loretta Chambers and husband Robert Jr. of Missoula; and Tim Krum of Missoula. Anna also is survived by her four brothers, Alex, Johnny and wife Edna, Alfred and wife May Belle, and Rudy and wife Clara; one sister, Lydia Schlecht; a sister-in-law, Lydia Hergenrider; 27 grandchildren; along with numerous great-grandchildren, GREAT-GREAT-grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorials to Hospice of Missoula, who cared for Anna; Redeemer Lutheran of Anaconda; or First Lutheran of Missoula.
