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Ivy Haefer
Ivy Haefer, nee Ivy Wuhelmina Wright, was a life-long Montanan. She was born July 21, 1907, in Great Falls, and lived there continuously until she and her husband Bill retired and moved to Neihart in 1969. After Bill's death in 1992, Ivy moved to Billings in 1994 to be close to her daughter, Fay Marsh of Billings.
Ivy was the oldest of the three children of Minnie and Billy Wright: Ivy, Alfred, and Francis. Francis is the sole survivor of the three Wright children and resides in Neihart.
Graduating from the "old!" Great Falls High School in 1925, Ivy attended Commercial College and then worked for Lake and Company, Stockbrokers. On Aug. 6, 1927, she married
Willard Haefer. She worked for several years at Great Falls Shipping, Flynn Insurance, and as secretary at First English Lutheran Church. When Bill and Ivy retired in 1969, they first rebuilt the "old" cabin then built the "new" cabin where they moved and lived permanently in Neihart. Not content with those building projects, in their 80s they subsequently rebuilt, added additions, and remodeled the bunkhouse adjacent to the main cabin. Using log rollers and pulling with the tractor, they moved the bunkhouse to its new foundation much to the amazement, amusement, chagrin, and concern of family and friends.
Ivy was one of the founding members of the Neihart Senior Citizen's Center where she and Bill remained active and involved with a wide variety and circle of friends from Neihart, Monarch, and the Belt Valley. Ivy was subsequently honored by the Senior Citizen's Center as one of the founders and as Senior of the Year.
Ivy was a lifetime member of Olive Chapter, Order of Eastern Star in Great Falls where she served as secretary of that organization for over 20 years, She was a past Matron of Olive Chapter, OES, and she held a variety of other offices in both the local and the state chapters of the Order of Eastern Star. She also held offices and was a member of the White Shrine and Rainbow Girls in Great Falls. She had been a long time member of the First English Lutheran Church in Great Falls until her move to Billings, where she had been a member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd.
Ivy died on Dec. 10, 1998, of a brief illness subsequent to a fall and a broken hip. She is survived by her three children: Fay Marsh of Billings, Wayne Haefer of Falls Church, Va., and Dale Haefer of Seattle, Wash.; plus six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Children and Grandchildren are scattered around the globe from Florida and Virginia, to Missouri and Montana, and to Alaska and China.
Arrangements are being handled by Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist in Billings. A memorial service is planned at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd at 11 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, 1998. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations and memorials be made in Ivy's name to either the Senior Citizen's Center in Neihart or to the Greater Billings Area Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association.
Bertha Margaret Skinner
Bertha Margaret Skinner, age 78, of Billings, formerly of Joliet, died Monday, Oct. 5, 1998, at Valley Health Care Center in Billings.
She was born on Red Lodge Creek, the daughter of Samuel and Thea (Mollerveit) Risvold, and was raised and educated there.
She married
Charles L. Skinner on Feb. 29, 1940, in Billings. They moved to Joliet in 1952. Mr. Skinner died Aug. 5, 1993. Bertha had been a resident of Valley Health Care Center since 1988 due to a stroke.
Bertha was a member of the Joliet Lutheran Church, Joliet Senior Citizens, Ladies Aid and Joliet Garden Club. She had enjoyed doing baby sitting for several years.
Survivors include two sons and their wives, Gary and Betty Skinner of Billings, and Stanley and Joan Skinner of Worland, Wyo.; a brother Stanley B. and wife Sharon Risvold of Red Lodge; three granddaughters, one grandson, two great-grandchildren and a niece Sandra Risvold of Casper, Wyo. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Thorvold and John Risvold and a grandson Gary G. Skinner.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Joliet Lutheran Church. Interment will be at the Joliet cemetery. Visitation will be 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, at Smith's Downtown Chapel in Billings and before the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Joliet Lutheran Church.
Gladys O. Janich
SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Gladys O. Janich, 93, passed away Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998, at Sheridan Manor in Sheridan.
Mrs. Janich was born on July 24, 1905, in Hartley, Iowa, the daughter of Henry J. and Stella (Maxwell) Paustian. She graduated from high school and attended Normal School in Billings for two years.
While teaching school in Bull Mountain she met Mike D. Janich and they were united in marriage on March 25, 1926, in Billings. The couple owned Mike's Electric in Billings and she worked in the shop with her husband until moving to Sheridan in 1948. The couple opened Mike's Electric in Sheridan, and worked in the shop here until retiring in 1983. Following her retirement, Mrs. Janich spent her winters in Arizona and the summers in Sheridan. In 1994, she moved to Sheridan Manor.
Mrs. Janich's greatest enjoyment was her family and she spent many hours cooking for them and custom making and dressing dolls for all her grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time in the mountains, playing Bingo, bowling, and traveling. Mrs. Janich was a member of the Naomi Chapter #2 Order of Eastern Star, Daughters of the Nile, Special Order of Beauceant, several bowling leagues, and attended the Episcopal Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Mike; her infant son, Ivan; two sisters, and two brothers.
Survivors include one son, Glen (Bud) Janich of Queen Valley, Ariz.; two daughters, Mamie Nickel of Sheridan, Virginia "Pokey" White of Ranchester; one brother, Paul Paustian of Sheridan; her two sisters, Lois Washut of Sheridan and Dorothy Hayes of White Sulphur Springs, Mont.; along with 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be designated to the Elks cemetery Fund or a charity of the donor's choice in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, Wyo. 82801.
Arrangements are with Champion Funeral Home.
Jack E. Obert Sr.
ROBERTS - Jack E. Obert Sr., 74, of Roberts, died Monday morning, Dec. 7, 1998 in his home following a lengthy illness.
Born on Jan. 14, 1924, on the Obert Ranch east of Roberts, he was a son of Bert and Clara Obert. He was raised and educated at Roberts, graduating from Roberts High School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
On June 25, 1944, he married
Kathryn "Kay" Monego in Red Lodge. They lived in Red Lodge, Laurel and Livingston before settling in Roberts where they owned and operated the New Deal Bar for 26 years. Jack also worked as a construction painter, primarily at Colstrip, before retiring to Roberts in 1986.
Jack was a member of the Beartooth Elks Lodge, the American Legion and the Italian Lodge.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Obert, on May 25, 1997, and by his parents, Bert Obert and Clara Obert Samson.
"We Love you, and will miss you."
Survivors include two sons, Jack E. Obert Jr. and his wife Mindy of Big Timber, Jerry Obert and his wife Jessie of Sheridan, Wyo.; two daughters, Judy Rothenberger of Roberts, and Jane Zumbrun and her husband Roger of Roberts; one brother, John Obert Jr. of Roberts; 10 grandchildren, Tasha and Rissy Obert, David and Russ Rothenberger, Jason Obert, Rusty Clark, Shane Wilson, Chad Zumbrun, Tara Poppe, and Misty Zumbrun; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Vigil services will be at 6 p.m. Thursday in Olcott Funeral Chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 11 in St. Agnes Catholic Church in the Red Lodge. Interment will be in the Roberts cemetery.
Memorials may be given to the Roberts Community Foundation, Box 284, Roberts, MT 59070.
Floyd Arthur Lawrence
Floyd Arthur Lawrence, 81, of Billings passed away, Dec. 6, 1998, at the St. Vincent Hospital following a long illness.
Floyd was born Jan. 13, 1917 in Brownsville, Neb., the son of Don and Nadine Lawrence. He graduated from Peru State College in Peru, Neb. He served two years in the Coast Guard. Following that he taught several years in a one-room school in Nebraska.
He married
Margaret Duncan in 1941 and she preceded him in death in 1968. Aug. 31, 1969 he married
Marie Adams. He was employed by Mutual of Omaha for 30 years as a claims adjuster and retired in 1980.
Floyd enjoyed golfing, bowling, and was an avid Nebraska Cornhusker fan. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors include three step children: Andrea (Keith) Noyes of Billings, Rick (Rita) Adams of Billings, and Nancy (Ken) Brewster of Lander, Wyo.; three grandchildren: Janine Butterfield, Rick Boardman, and Joseph Boardman; four step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, two brothers, and his daughter, Beverly.
Memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 9, at the Smith West Chapel. Cremation has taken place and his ashes are interred at Terrace Gardens cemetery. Memorials to the American Heart Fund; 2812 1st Ave. N.; Billings, MT 59101.
Fae Gwin
Fae Gwin, age 83, of Billings, died Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998, at her home.
She was born June 23, 1915, in Stevens County, Minn., the daughter of George and Georgia (Greene) Chitwood. She was raised in the midwestern states.
Fae moved to the Miles City area in 1930. She married
Clifford S. Gwin in October 1933 and they lived in the Miles City area. She lived in various areas moving to Billings in 1964. Fae was employed at the Northern Hotel for many years and later worked with AARP. After retirement, she lived in the Bull Mountains until returning to Billings in 1996.
She loved animals and enjoyed gardening, reading and working crossword puzzles.
Survivors include two sons, Paddy (Marianne) Gwin and Robert (Emelia) Gwin, both of Billings; three daughters, Sherrie Mills of Billings, Joleen Gwin of Pueblo, Colo., and Bertha (Rex) Bovee of Columbus, Mont.; two brothers, Wesley Sutton of Fremont, Calif., and John Sutton of Denver; 18 grandchildren and numerous great and great-great-grandchildren.
A gathering for family and friends will be 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 11, at the home of Paddy Gwin. Memorials may be made to ZooMontana, 2100 S. Shiloh Road, Billings, Mont. 59106.
Smith's West Chapel was in charge of cremation.
Frances Borg
SIDNEY - Funeral services for Frances Borg, age 84, of Sidney, will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, 1998, at the Ebenezer Congregational Church in Sidney. Pastor Charles "Bob" Meehan will officiate with burial in the Sidney cemetery under the direction of the Fulkerson Funeral Home of Sidney, Mont.
Frances Udo Borg was born June 25, 1914, to William and Daisy Udo in Lisbon, N.D. Frances spent her childhood in the country near Lisbon. She attended schools in Lisbon Venlo, and the Casey Country School, completing the eighth grade. She worked in the area cleaning homes for neighbors. In 1924, the family moved to the Skaar Community of Montana where they farmed. She worked on the farm, cooking and doing housekeeping. On Oct. 29, 1940, she was united in marriage to Peder Jorgen Borg at the Bainville Lutheran Parsonage in Bainville, Mont. They settled in the Four Mile and Fairview communities where they farmed. In 1973, they moved into Sidney. Her husband Jorgen died in May of 1992. Frances entered Sidney Health Center, Extended Care Facility in January 1998.
Frances was an active member of the Ebenezer Congregational Church. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and embroidering. One of Frances hobbies was word puzzles.
Frances died Sunday morning, Dec. 6, 1998, at the Sidney Health Center Extended Care Facility.
Survivors include two sons, Paul Borg and his wife Sally of Fairview, Mont., and Edwin Borg of Sidney; a daughter Esther Steffan of Aurora, Colo.; a brother Billy of Washington state and a sister Doris Borg of Sidney; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three sisters.
Earl William Schnetzer
Earl William Schnetzer, 71, of Billings, died Monday, Dec. 7, 1998, at his home.
The son of George and Marghret Schnetzer, Earl was born March 16, 1927, in Osceola, Mo.
Earl enlisted in the army in Kansas City, Mo., July 2, 1945, retiring Aug. 1, 1967, after serving 22 years. He completed two tours of duty in Germany, November 1945 to November 1948 and May 1959 to June 1963. He also completed a tour in Korea in 1953. While serving stateside, he worked as a recruiter in Kansas, Butte and Billings. After retirement he worked 20 years for the U.S. Army Reserves in Billings from 1970 to 1989. He had attained the rank of 1st Sgt.
He married
Ursula "Teddy" Florian in Berlin, Germany, Nov. 20, 1948. She preceded him in death, April 7, 1996. Earl was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
He was a member of Mount Olive Lutheran Church. An avid fisherman Earl especially enjoyed the time spent fishing with his good friends and spending time with his grandchildren.
Survivors include three children, Evelyn Ricketts and her husband Randy of Cypress, Texas, Earl Wayne Schnetzer and his wife Barby of Hysham, and Debbie Becker and her husband Doug of Laurel; two brothers, Elmer or Renwick, Iowa, and Tom of Blue Springs, Mo.; two sisters, Dorothy Blocker of Independence, Mo., and Margaret Clark of Pueblo, Colo.; and five grandchildren, Camaren Riddle and her husband Kent, Derek and Kirk Schnetzer, and Jon and Shawn Becker.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Dale.
Visitation will begin 2 p.m. Tuesday at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist Alderson Chapel. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at Mount Olive Lutheran Church. Interment with military honors will be at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice.
Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist has charge of arrangements.
Norman A. Almli
MILES CITY - Norman A. "Norm" Almli, age 80, of Miles City, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998 at his home.
Norm was born on Oct. 31, 1918, in Miles City, Mont., the son of Ingebrigt and Maret (Isdahl) Almli. He was raised and educated in Miles City, graduating from Custer County High School in 1936. Following high school, Norm worked for the Safeway Grocery Store until 1941. He enlisted into the U.S. Army in March of 1941, serving in Texas, California, New Guinea and the Philippines. He was honorably discharged in January of 1946.
On Oct. 24, 1948, Norm and Stella Repp were united in marriage in Scranton, N.D. To this union three children were born, Curt, Susan and Marty.
Norm worked for the U.S. Post Office until an illness prevented him from continuing in 1958. He then did cement contracting until 1977 when his health forced him to retire. During retirement, he did agate work, woodwork and general repair. He enjoyed reading and playing with his dog and his grandchildren. His dog "Truffles" was always at his side. Norm was a member of the First Lutheran Church and the Agate Club.
He is survived by his wife Stella of Miles City; two sons, Curt Almli and his wife Judy, of Palmdale, Calif., and Marty Almli and his wife Jennifer, of Miles City; one daughter, Susan Zagorda and her husband Tom, of Miles City; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a very special niece Marilyn Chapmon and her family. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Ole, and four sisters: Karie, Mable, Margaret and Katherine.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Miles City with Pastor Steve Rice officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Custer County cemetery with Military Rites. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice c/o Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, 1717 Main St., Miles City.
