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Audrey Souther
Audrey passed away June 25, 2003, at her home in Stanton, North Dakota.
Audrey was born August 14, 1941, in Bowman, ND to Raymond and Inez (Peckens) Rue. She grew up and attended schools in Rhame and graduated from Rhame High School in 1959. Audrey then moved to Baker and began working for the telephone company as an operator. During this time Audrey had four children: Toby, Collette, Evan & Stuart. Audrey later went to work for Fallon County Welfare Office and the Fallon County Treasurers Office. In 1999, she met Earl Souther and a friendship grew into a love affair. They were married on April 7, 2001 in Baker. The couple has made their home in Stanton since that time.
Audrey enjoyed reading to her children and grandchildren, visiting with friends, talking on the phone, planting and picking flowers, playing piano, cards and games. Audrey also enjoyed singing in community and church choirs. She was active in American Lutheran Church and Choir as well as Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. “Serving the Lord, Our Father has been a joy in my life” Audrey would say.
Audrey is survived by her husband, Earl of Stanton; two sons, Toby (Terry) Hurley of Baker, Stuart (Mandi) Hurley of Meridian, ID; a daughter, Collette (Russ) Maw of Eugene, OR; two step sons, Kris Souther of Stanton, Kane Souther of Hazen; a step daughter, Lana (Cecil) Coffman of Trinidad, CO; nine grandchildren; two brothers, Tim Rue of Buffalo, SD and Dean Rue of Littleton, CO.
Her parents, one son, Evan and one brother, Roger Rue, preceded her in death.
Memorials can be made to American Lutheran Church or Our Savior’s Lutheran Church or the charity of your choice.
John Kerr
John Victor Kerr, age 58, of the Tie Creek Ekalaka area, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2002 at his home after a sudden heart attack.
John was born on February 25, 1944 in Spearfish, South Dakota, the son of George and Susan (Harding) Kerr. He was raised in the Sheep Mountain area in Carter County where he attended country schools. He then attended Ekalaka High School. John and Marion Olstad were united in marriage on September 12, 1963 in Rapid City, South Dakota. Following their marriage they worked on various ranches in the northwestern North Dakota and southeastern Montana areas before returning to the family homestead in the Sheep Mountain area in 1972. In 1993, they purchased the Lende Ranch in the Tie Creek area and have remained there ever since.
John was very active in the Carter County area, serving on the A.S.C. Committee for several years, the Carter County High School Board, chairman of the Carter County Weed Board, chairman of the Action for Eastern Montana, and has served as a Carter County Commissioner since 1995 where he was instrumental in the completion of the highway 323 project. John was also a member of the Carter County Chamber of Commerce, the Masonic Lodge, the Al Bedo Shrine, the Sorrel Horse Patrol, and was a 4-H leader for several years.
John enjoyed hunting and fishing, camping and boating, cooking, and watching football, especially the Broncos and Rams, and baseball. He loved being around his family and was very proud of his kids and grandkids.
John is survived by his wife, Marion of the family home, his son, Justin Kerr and his wife Shauna of Camp Crook, MT, his daughter, Shelly Grimes of Ekalaka, MT, two grandchildren; Richard and Eva Marie Grimes of Ekalaka, a brother, Herb Kerr and his wife Linda of Ekalaka, two sisters; Alice Crabtree of Glenwood Springs, CO, and Mary and her husband Everett Brewer of the Tie Creek area, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers; Willard and Russell Cridland.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 8, 2002 at the Stevenson Funeral Home in Ekalaka from 1:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 9, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at the Carter County High School Gymnasium in Ekalaka. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Beaverlodge Cemetery in Ekalaka. Stevenson Funeral Home of Ekalaka is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Dahl Memorial Health Care Facility in Ekalaka or to the charity of one’s choice.
Jerry Quenzer
Gerald “Jerry” Duane Quenzer, age 56, of Baker, Montana passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2002 in Billings, Montana.
Jerry was born on March 26, 1946 in Baker, the son of Albert and Florence (Hoenke) Quenzer. He was raised and attended schools in Baker, graduating from Baker High School in 1966. Following his graduation, Jerry enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict. After his honorable discharge in 1970, he returned to Baker and worked at the Quenzer Ford Garage where he worked until 1986. He then began working as a mechanic for the Fallon County Shop. Jerry was forced to retire due to ill health and has remained in Baker ever since.
Jerry loved sports, playing football and basketball in his early years, and later becoming an avid golfer and bowler. He especially loved watching Dana play football and basketball. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and working on his home. He loved Christmas’ with his kids and grandkids. Jerry would never miss his morning walks and would often stop and visit with friends he saw along the way. He was member of the American Legion and the American Lutheran Church in Baker.
Jerry is survived by his son, Dana Quenzer and his fiancé Heather Hay of Dickinson, ND, his daughter, Monica and her husband Bob of Worland, WY, three grandchildren; Robby, Ryan and Brittney, a sister, Beverly Anderson of Baker, MT, a brother, Floyd Quenzer and his wife Michael of Thermopolis, WY, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Florence.
Visitation will begin on Sunday, December 8th from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the chapel of Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Prayer services will be held on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. at the chapel of Stevenson Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 9th at 10:00 a.m. at the American Lutheran Church in Baker. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Plevna. Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Stevenson Funeral Home in memory of Jerry, and can be mailed to: Box 1532, Baker, MT 59313.
Art Honstain
Art Honstain 62 of Baker, Montana formerly of Holliday, WI died Monday, Dec. 3, 2002 at the Fallon Medical Complex in Baker. No services are being planned at this time. Cremation has taken place. Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Baker is in charge of the arrangements.
No Services are planned
Harper Griffith
Harper Lynn Griffith infant daughter of Mike & Brandi Griffith, passed away December 9, 2002 at Benefits Hospital in Great Falls, Montana.
Harper was born on December 6, 2002 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Montana.
Survivors include her parents Mike & Brandi Griffith of Baker; Maternal-Grandparents Randy & Debbi Pool of Baker; Paternal-Grandparents Ken & Karen Griffith of Baker; Great-Grand-parents Raymond & Jessie Fost of Willard; Thelma Berg of Baker, numerous Aunts, Uncles & cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6 pm to 8 pm Wednesday at the Chapel of Stevenson Funeral Home.
Graveside Service will be Thursday, December 12, 2002, 10:00 am at the Bonnievale Cemetery in Baker.
Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker is in charge of the arrangements.
The One Who Waits for Me written by: Joy Hays (Mommy)
We had a little angel.
She wasn’t ours for long.
She’s up in Heaven now, running, playing and singing songs and so my little Angel this is written just for you to let you know how much your Dad and I miss you. When I look up to the sky on a very starry night, the tiniest star I see is our angel shining bright. I never got to tuck you in and hear your bedtime prayers, or read to you the story “Goldilocks and the Three Bears”. I never got to kiss your face or hold your little hand. Why God took our little Angel, we try to understand.
This year on Christmas Eve we’ll hang an ornament on the tree.
It will be a little angel like the one who waits for me.
When I die and go to Heaven the first thing I want to see is my darling little Angel’s arms reaching out to me.
Love, Mommy
Clifford Hurich
Funeral services for Clifford Hurich, 87, of Dickinson, are Monday, January 6, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at First Congregational Church. Interment will follow at Dickinson Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by Dickinson Veterans Drill Team.
Visitation is Saturday, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service being said at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel.
Clifford passed away on December 31, 2002, at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center.
Clifford, a son of Joseph and Tillie (Komberec) Hurich, was born June 9, 1915, in Manning, ND. As their family remained in the Manning area Clifford attended country schools and going on to finish his schooling with Dickinson State University. After college Clifford returned to Manning and began farming. After Clifford and Maria Minciel were married they continued to farm in the Manning area until retiring in 1997 and leasing the farm. He was a member of the Eagles. Clifford enjoyed farming, hunting, fishing and reading. He especially loved his faithful companion, his dog and long walks he would take him on.
Clifford is survived by his wife, Maria of Dickinson, step-son, Michael Nowik of Dickinson, step-daughters, Irene Frenzel of Spearfish, SD, Hattie DeJonge of California and step-granddaughter, Kristina Frenzel of Spearfish.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
LeRoy H. Boyd
Funeral services for LeRoy H. “Sam” Boyd, 76, of Dickinson, are Sunday, January 5, 2003, 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel with Pastor Judd Winter, officiating.
Visitation is Sunday one hour prior to service at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel.
LeRoy passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2003, at his home.
LeRoy H., a son of Sam and Bessie (Meadows) Boyd, born July 7, 1926, in Mott, ND and remained in the area attending country schools. He enlisted into the US Army in 1946, and served during World War II in the Pacific Theater and being honorably discharged in 1947. After returning he worked for the Montgomery Wards. On May 16, 1956, LeRoy married Elsie Dvorak and together they moved to Minneapolis, MN where they resided for the next 22 years. While there he worked in sales and delivery. In 1978, they returned to Dickinson and Sam worked for East End Auto parts. From 1983 to 1984, he managed The Home Terrace Motel and after residing in Denver for a short period of time the couple returned to Dickinson. Sam retired in 1988 and has made Dickinson his home since. Sam enjoyed gardening, woodworking and reading. He was a member of the American Veterans of Dickinson.
LeRoy “Sam” is survived by his wife, Elsie of Dickinson, son, Todd (Mary) Boyd of Minneapolis, MN, daughter, Elise Mastronardo of Kamuela, HI, one grandson, Christopher Boyd and one sister, Anna Marie Gorseth of Spokane, WA. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters.
