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Janet K. MacDonald
FORSYTH - Janet K. MacDonald, 89, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998, at the Rosebud Health Care Center.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Beals Mortuary Chapel with interment in the Forsyth cemetery.
Robert Montgomery Martelle
HARDIN - Born to Joseph and Mildred (Murphy) Martelle on Nov. 1, 1934, in Miles City, and raised pioneering on the homestead nearby, Bob's indomitable and tenuous spirit of a lifetime fought valiantly against lingering cancer until the morning of Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998. He died at the family home in Hardin surrounded by his wife, Suzi, and devoted family. He now rests from earthly toil in the presence of his beloved Savior, Jesus Christ.
Bob was multi-talented carpenter and had a wide variety of work experience in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oklahoma and Alaska. His greatest talent was in his creative and intrepid genius in carpentry and related construction roles. He has left a wide legacy of his handiwork in family homes and businesses along his journey. He and Suzi married
in Barrow, Alaska, on Dec. 27, 1993, under a wintry arctic sky prior to relocating to Montana to be near church and family.
Bob is survived by his wife, Suzi; a son, Robert J. of Forsyth; two daughters: Montie of Tucson, Ariz., and Christina of Billings; three sisters: Dorothy and her husband, Willis Jerrel, Betty Miller, and Carrie Leitholt, all of Miles City; a brother, Bud and his wife, Helen of Sapulpa, Okla.; his five dearly loved grandchildren: Jason, Sari, Aubrey, and Ty Reed Lantta and Erin Unruh; four great-grandchildren, and multiple nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and a sister.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998, at 1 p.m. at the Chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Inurnment will follow in the family lot in the Custer County cemetery in Miles City. Services are under the direction of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Miles City Gideons Society, Box 1336, Miles City, MT 59301.
Emma Marttila
RED LODGE - At the age of 90, Emma Marttila died at the Evergreen Laurel Health & Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998. She was born Jan. 16, 1908, in Cottonwood, the daughter of Matt and Selma (Pietila) Marttila. Emma was raised and educated in Red Lodge.
For many years, Emma worked at the Red Lodge Dry Cleaners.
Emma was very proud of her family and her Finnish ancestry. She was a lifelong member of the Messiah Lutheran Church of Red Lodge. Poetry, reading and music were the things Emma loved. She enjoyed singing and will be remembered for her beautiful voice and distinctive smile.
Survivors include a sister-in-law, Violet Marttila of Billings: a nephew, Kim and his wife, Sharon Marttila of Laurel; a niece, Karen and her husband, William Parks of Florida; three great-nieces, Melinda (John) Machado of Billings, Ashley Marttila of Laurel and Sonja Selvig of Florida.
Her parents; brothers, Matt, Fred, Jalmar, Waino; and her sister, Ina preceded her in death.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 1998, at Messiah Lutheran Church with interment in the Red Lodge cemetery.
Eunice Alfrida McConaghy
Eunice Alfrida McConaghy went to be with the Lord on Oct. 22, 1998. Eunice was born Sept. 27, 1908, in La Paz, Bolivia, to missionaries John and Mattie Burman. Eunice loved her Lord, her family, and her friends. She taught school in Arizona and California for over 30 years as well as one year at Billings Christian School.
Eunice was preceded in death by her husband, James Scott McConaghy; her parents; her sisters, Helen Morris and Christine Dickenson; her son, James Alfred McConaghy; and her grandson, Randy McCallum.
Survivors include a brother, Harold Burman of Arlington, Texas; her son, John McConaghy of Sun City, Ariz.; daughters, Martha McCallum of Billings, and Maureen McConaghy of Orange, Calif.; 12 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren.
Visitations will begin Monday morning at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. W. and continue until noon on Tuesday. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at the Terrace Gardens cemetery with a memorial service to follow at 3 p.m
Larry R. Swift
COLSTRIP - Larry R. "Swifty" Swift, 63, of Colstrip, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Colstrip Moose Lodge with interment in the Colstrip cemetery. Beals Mortuary of Forsyth is in charge.
Arvanda 'Jill' Stewart
RIVERTON, Wyo. - Arvanda "Jill" Stewart, 19, formerly of Busby, Mont., died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, from injuries received in an automobile accident.
Wake service will be at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Assembly of God Church in Pryor, Mont. There will also be a wake service at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Lame Deer, Mont. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the church in Lame Deer with interment in the Busby cemetery. Rausch Funeral Home of Lame Deer is in charge.
Mary Jean Salmon
LIVINGSTON - Mary Jean Salmon nee Yardley, 77, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at the Frontier Home, Livingston. The daughter of Helen Carney and Ray Yardley, she was born on June 27, 1921, at the Carney Ranch near Springdale. She attended elementary school at the Carney School and the Springdale School, and graduated from Park County High School in 1937 at age 15. Jean graduated from the University of Montana, Missoula in 1941. She was president of her sorority, Alpha Phi, her senior year. Jean earned her master's degree in nursing in 1944 at Yale University.
She worked for the Public Health Service for over 20 years, retiring with the rank of lieutenant colonel. She was stationed at numerous posts, including Bangkok, Thailand. Jean was the director of the Cytology Unit, doing cervical cancer research in Washington, D.C. She was the only member of the unit to have her cancer detected with the "Pap" smear, upon which the unit was completing data.
After retirement, she lived in Big Timber and later in Livingston. She was an active member of AAUW, the Friends of the Library, the Hospice Program and the Hospital League. Jean was a prolific reader, often finishing a book in a single day. She loved to travel, particularly to visit the sites that authors described in their writings. She enjoyed the company of her family and friends, and especially her little dogs. She is survived by four brothers: Jack, Dan and Ray of Livingston and Michael of Arlington, Texas. No services are planned at Jean's request.
Arrangements with Chuck Nicholson.
Helen A. Miller
Helen A. Miller passed peacefully at her daughter's home Sunday morning, Oct. 18, 1998. She was born in Max, N.D., on Dec. 27, 1907, to Thomas and Antonino Timoskevich, immigrants from Poland. She spent her early childhood in Southern Alberta. Helen attended boarding school and completed business school in Minot, N.D. She married
Andrew G. Miller in 1926. In 1935, they moved to Crosby, N.D., where they together operated Andy's Cafe for 30 years where she was well known for the homemade pies she baked daily.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Andy, 1967; her eldest son, Bill, 1987; and her two brothers and sister. Survivors include her children and spouses: Dr. T.J. Miller, Marion and Joe Lenneman, Rosie and John Wathen of Billings; Dan and Mary Miller, Mark and Nancy Miller of Las Vegas, Nev.; Jean (Koller) and Bob Masters, Willmar, Minn.; Val and Vince Ames, Grand Forks, N.D.; daughters-in-law, Clara Miller of Bismarck, N.D., and Helen Miller of Billings.
Grandchildren include: Tom, Patti, Dan, Kathy, Julia (Miller); Andy, Val, Danielle, Michael, Patrick, John, Megan (Miller); Paul, Marc, Sarah (Lenneman); John, Joe, Marion, Mark (Koller); Vic, DeeAnn, Brad, Kari (Ames); Andrea, Amy, Rosanna, Dan, Dave (Wathen); Brad (Miller); Glen (Miller). Helen is also survived by 23 great-grandchildren.
Vigil Services: Tuesday 7 p.m. at St. Pat's Co-Cathedral. Funeral Mass: Wednesday 12 noon at St. Patrick's Co-Cathedral. Memorials: Billings Central Catholic High School, 3 Broadwater Ave., Billings, MT 59101.
George A. McRae
BUFFALO, Wyo. - George A. McRae, 90, died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1998, after a short illness.
Graveside memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Willow Grove cemetery. Adams Funeral Home is in charge.
Jack T. McClure
HUNTLEY - Jack T. McClure was born Jasper Thomas McClure in Dade County, Mo., to Thomas and Lola McClure on Oct. 6, 1918. He was the third oldest of 11 brothers and sisters and when necessary, took on responsibility for the raising of some of his siblings as well as some of his nieces and nephews. He was a firm believer in taking care of family and helping your neighbor.
When asked later if the kids in school ever called him Jasper, his answer was "They never did it a second time!" He grew up around farming and ranching as his family moved first to Colorado then to the vicinity of Billings.
He was working for the Cremer Ranch in Melville when he met Jean Irene Welzenbach, who he married
in 1942 and had daughter Dixie Lee in 1943; twins, Patrick Michael and Michael Patrick in 1947; and son Lloyd William in 1950. It was rumored that inspiration to name the twins was the result of pressure to find a second name quickly and the influence of celebration.
Shortly after the twins were born, Jack and Jean moved their family to Shepherd where they bought a small farm. Jack spent a few years with International Harvester selling farm implements until he got a job at the Great Western Sugar factory. Jack lived life fully and although working full-time and keeping up the farm work, managed to spend a lot of time with his family teaching them the values he lived by and a love of camping, fishing and in general enjoyment of the outdoors. Jack is survived by his wife, children, brothers: Oscar, Tom, Donald, and Bernie; and sister: Betty.
His wish is that instead of flowers, donations in his name be made to the children's hospital: Shodair Hospital, 840 Helena Avenue, Helena, MT 59601.
Viewing will be at the Smith Terrace Gardens Estates Chapel on Thursday, Oct. 23, 1998, between 5 p.m. and 9 p.m. Services will be at that location on Friday, Oct. 24, 1998, starting at 1 p.m. Friends and Family are welcome.
Frances Kinkade
CODY, Wyo. - Frances Kinkade, 93, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998, at the Powell Nursing Home.
A vigil service will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Mass will be 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the church with interment in Riverside cemetery. Ballard Funeral Home is in charge.
Amanda Hudyma
SCOBEY - Amanda Hudyma, 19, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998, in an automobile accident in Wheatland County.
Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the United Methodist Church in Scobey with interment in the Scobey cemetery. Waller Funeral Home is in charge.
Marie Svingen Hicks
GLENDIVE - Marie Svingen Hicks, 77, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at the Glendive Medical Center.
Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the Zion Lutheran Church. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at the Riverview cemetery in Savage. Silvernale-Silha Funeral Home is in charge.
Dale Hess
MESA, Ariz. - L. Dale Hess, age 70, of Mesa, and Centralia, Wash., formerly of Poplar, Mont., died Oct. 8, 1998, in Mesa.
Memorial services were held Oct. 10 in Mesa and Oct. 17 in Centralia, Wash. Bunker Funeral Home of Mesa was in charge.
James Richard Haverlock
BUFFALO, Wyo. - James Richard Haverlock, 70, died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998, at the Amie Holt Care Center.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Oregon Trails National cemetery in Casper. Adams Funeral Home is in charge.
Arlis (Pedersen) Haley
Arlis (Pedersen) Haley, 67, passed peacefully at her home in Billings on Sunday. Oct. 18, 1998. Arlis was born May 22, 1931, in Revillo, S.D. She was the daughter of Danish immigrants, Carl and Mathilda Pedersen. She was raised on the family farm until they relocated to Renton, Wash., where Arlis graduated from Renton High School in 1949.
In 1950, Arlis married
Howard (Bud) Haley and they relocated to Billings with their three children. Arlis became active in the Billings community, involved with PTA, Toastmistress, and Girl Scouts. Arlis became a well-known face in the retail sales world at Hart-Albin, The Denver, Shoe Corp, and Bergman Luggage.
Arlis was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Darvin; and her daughter, Eileen.
Survivors include her sisters, Norma Tegantvoort (Victor) of Renton, Nelda Rocky (Mike) of Salem, Ore.; brother, Roy Pedersen (Gail) of Gig Harbor, Wash.; sister-in-law, Florence Pedersen of Renton; her sons, Mark Haley and Dean Haley (Terri), all of Billings; daughter, Gail Smith (Jim) of Marietta, Ga.; grandchildren, Christian, Kate, Nikki, Kelly, Tanner, and Jessica; many nieces and nephews; and loving friends.
Special thanks to the residents, staff, and management of Aspen View. Memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, Mont. 59107. Cremation has taken place at Cremation or Funeral Gallery, and in keeping with her wishes, no services will take place.
Nina Forrester
Nina Forrester was born on the family farm June 27, 1911, in Sabetha, Kan. Her parents were Ira and Rose Bohn. Nina had three brothers and one sister.
She graduated from Sabetha, Kan., high school in May of 1927. She moved to Jardine where she met Olin Forrester. They married
on Aug. 5, 1939. Nina and Olin had six children: Joyce (Jim) Mole, Kent (Cheryl) Forrester, Gary (Jeanne) Forrester, Janet (Dick) Tippets, Lyle Forrester, and Bohnie Forrester. Olin preceded Nina in death, April 12, 1970.
Nina is survived by her six children, 10 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and her sister, Sylvia Jolly.
Her passions in life were her family, gardening and needle-work. She was a founding member of the Lockwood Evangelical Church, where she remained a member until her death.
Nina passed away at Evergreen Health and Rehabilitation Center following a lengthy illness. She will always be remembered for the kindness she showed everyone who knew her.
Services will be held at the Lockwood Evangelical Church at 11 a.m. on Thursday with Burial in the Rockvale cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Lockwood Evangelical Church building fund.
Betty J. Finch 'Ma Finch'
COLSTRIP - Betty J. Finch, 73 of Colstrip, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998, at her home in Colstrip surrounded by her loving family.
Betty was born Oct. 21, 1924, in Ortonville, Minn., the daughter of Clifford and Mary Hausauer Oswood. She grew up and attended schools in Ortonville, graduating from Ortonville High School in 1942. Following her graduation, Betty worked in the shipyards on the west coast during WWII as a riveter.
On Sept. 15, 1947, Betty married
Robert Finch in Aberdeen, S.D. They lived in various places in Minnesota working in construction until 1971 when they bought the Longhorn Bar in Rosebud. The last 12 years, Betty lived in Colstrip, owning her own business called Betty's Catering, catering for many events in the Colstrip area over the years. She was also involved in volunteer work for the Colstrip Moose Lodge.
Betty was a member of the Colstrip Women of the Moose, a member of the Colstrip bowling league, and enjoyed traveling to many bowling tournaments with her daughters and friends. She loved to hunt, fish, cook, crochet, knit and sew.
She is survived by her four daughters, Sandy (Doran) Hewitt of Sarpy Creek, Joanne (Gary) Odenbach of Glendive, Roberta (John) Myrstol of Wilsall, and Mary (Larry) Pattison of Colstrip; three sisters, Annetta Stenzel of Rockford, Ill., Margaret (Don) Hinneberg of Park Rapids, Minn., Shirley (Mickey) Heffernan of Ortonville; two brothers, Don (Margy) Oswood of Big Stone City, S.D., Bernie (Heidi) Oswood of Ortonville; two aunts, Thelma Oswood and Abbey Honsey, both of Minnesota; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Betty was preceded in death by her brother, Orv (O.C.) Oswood; her sister-in-law, Alice Oswood; and brother-in-law, Wes Stenzel.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998, at the Christian Missionary and Alliance Church in Colstrip with Rev. Gerry Dueckman officiating. Public visitation will be held Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and the public is invited for visitation with the family from 7-9 p.m. at the Beals Mortuary Chapel. Interment will follow at the Colstrip cemetery. Beals Mortuary of Forsyth is in charge of the arrangements.
