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Dwight L. Loutzenhiser
Dwight L. “Slim” Loutzenhiser, 81, of Plevna, passed away Friday, May 23, 2003 at St. Vincent’s Health Care in Billings after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 30, 1921 at Calumet, MT, the son of Lewis and Irene (Brown) Loutzenhiser. Dwight grew up and attended county schools near the Lame Jones area. He worked various jobs in Baker before entering the service in 1942. Dwight was an airplane mechanic with the US Army Air Force during WWII. He was honorably discharged in 1946. Dwight then moved to Oregon to take up work in forestry as a logger. He moved back to Baker and married Erna Mae Wang on March 10, 1953. Dwight was employed with Standard Oil for a brief time and then hired on with MDU for the next thirty years. After his retirement in 1986, they moved to Plevna to make their final home. Dwight was very active in many of the local organizations throughout his time spent here. Some of which included the Plevna Fire Department, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star, Shrine, and Knights Templar. He was proud to be apart of these associations. Dwight loved painting, woodworking, and helping people. Those who knew Dwight will remember him driving bus for the school kids and seniors around the community. He loved and cherished his seven grandchildren as well. Dwight is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Erna Mae in 1999; two brothers: Ivan and John; and a sister, Nedra Griffin. He is survived by his two children: Laura (John) Brewer and LaVerne Loutzenhiser (friend, Tina Mann) all of Baker; seven grandchildren: Shannon (Andy) Pensonel of Lincoln, NE, Michael (Kristia) Loutzenhiser of Plevna, Brice Kinsey (friend, Karlene Giezer) of Glendive, Shane & Levi Brewer of Baker and Brittany & Jakob Loutzenhiser of Baker; four great-grandchildren: Alex, Sean, & Ivan Loutzenhiser and Dominick Kinsey; a sister-in-law, Alice (Al) Spika of Delta, CO; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Prayer Service will be held on Tuesday, May 27, at 7 PM at the Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, May 28, at 11 AM at the Sandstone Masonic Lodge in Baker. Burial will follow at the Lame Jones Cemetery in Willard. A luncheon will be served after the graveside services back at the Masonic Lodge. Stevenson Funeral Homes, Inc. of Baker and Ekalaka are in charge of the arrangements.
Morris G. Nelson
Funeral Services for Morris G. Nelson, 78, of Duluth, MN, formerly of Dickinson, are Friday, May 30, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at Family of God Lutheran Church, Duluth with Rev. Gary Guptill, officiating.
Morris passed away on May 27, 2003, at his home.
Morris Glenn Nelson, born December 14, 1924 at Ellingson, SD on the homestead of Nils Blihovde Nelson and Gina (Hage) Nelson, Norwegian-American, Wisconsinites, who came to this area in 1907. Morris was the 10th child of eleven children, there were 8 boys and 3 girls in the family. At the age of two, he had pneumonia and some heart damage. He walked 4 ˝ miles to school at Ellingson, he also attended Fairview and Hettinger High School, where he earned his way by staying at the Yellowstone Hotel tending the furnace. He also attended agriculture seminars and DSU COM University. During WWII his brothers were sent to Panama, Austria, Australia and Korea and came home alive.
They attended Zion Lutheran church where Morris was confirmed. At first the family lived in a sod house, then moved their cousin’s house onto their ranch and farm, the wooden Erickson house. In his teen years, Morris and Henry built their first tractor from old parts and rented land to farm, but still helping their father. In the winter they cut ice blocks from a small dam for the Kitchen icebox, and it was stored in an icehouse they constructed. As a youth, Morris helped the neighbor bunch hay for 75 cents a day.
Morris enjoyed old time music at the old Fairview Hall, where dances were held. Morris was a very dependable worker. He graveled for Perkins County, purchasing his own truck and gravel box. Then he purchased a cattle truck and did some trucking and also hauling grain to supplement his income. He purchased Case farm machinery and later went to John Deere equipment.
On June 26, 1974, he married Theresa Bogner Montee in St. Paul, MN at Oneida College. He became the stepfather to Joe, Mary and Barb Montee. He moved them to Reeder, ND where he restored a 1912 house. When the children went to college, he built the Silver Wheel Ranch, 10 ˝ miles south of Reeder and for four years he also farmed at Lemmon, SD.
He was avid recycler and very handy with the hammer and saw. Morris always had a smile and a twinkle in his eyes. He was a very kind, generous man. After falling from a ladder, he was diagnosed with an aneurysm, which he was able to control with a lot of medication. During this time he started wood carving, rug loom weaving and hook rug work.
Morris and Theresa collected artifacts to corroborate their respective heritages and donated to several museums. A life sized Viking, one of nine figures Morris helped carve went to the Norskedalen Museum at Coom Valley, WI. A Nisse went to Vesterheim Museum at Decorah, IA and a Troll to the Scandinavian Stabbur in Dickinson Prairie Outpost Park. An eagle went to the Indian Museum in Medora, ND and a lutefisk and an antelope to the Regent, ND museum. Then they restored a 1910 building in Regent, ND and donated the Schwove Banat German-Hungarian artifacts to this area in honor of Theresa’s heritage, and some of Norwegian and Hungarian collectibles to Regent, ND. They sent rugs, to the log houses restored in Wisconsin of Morris’ great grandmother, when they came to Wisconsin from Tretten and Oyer, (in the Lillehammer Valley in Norway). Morris worked on restoring Theresa’s fathers’ old house in Dickinson. Farming was the thing Morris loved most. In his youth, he hunted and trapped, and in later years he loved to see the wildlife on the ranch. He welded some rural art and made some parade floats for the Reeder Uffda days. Morris enjoyed traveling and he and Theresa went to Hawaii, Norway, Germany, the Caribbean, and to Duluth, where they visited daughter, Barb. They often would visit his parents’ relatives in Coon Valley, WI. Now and then Morris went with his brother, Martin to Las Vegas to the Mobil Oil conventions. He enjoyed the slim buttes, living on the state lines and three counties, which sometime created problems with paperwork, but the view from the house was spectacular. Later in life Morris built a mini stav kirke on the farm.
Morris was a good grandpa to Eric & Ryan Blumhagen and Meagan & Maren Guptill.
In 2002, the Nelsons moved their Ethnic museum from Drake, ND to the old Nazarene Church in Regent, ND. They also commissioned, nephew, Frank Opheim to make a Viking Ship Outdoor sign, to call attention to the Norwegian immigrants in SW North Dakota. In 2003, the Nelsons moved to Duluth, MN to be closer to their granddaughters.
Morris will be greatly missed by his wife, Theresa of Duluth, MN; three stepchildren, Joe (Pam) Montee of Dickinson, Mary Montee (Myron) Blumhagen of Drake, ND, Barb Montee (Gary) Guptill of Duluth, MN, four grandchildren sister, Ida and brothers, Henry and Chester.
Morris’ brothers, Irwin, George, Raymond, Martin, Lawrence and sisters, Mabel, Nora and parents preceded him in death.
Neva Mae (Askin) Dietz
Neva Mae (Askin) Dietz, 66, of Spearfish, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2003 at Outlook Memorial Hospital in Spearfish, SD. She was born December 4, 1936 at Ekalaka, MT, the daughter of Hank and Marguerite (Husted) Askin. Neva grew up and attended country schools in the Ekalaka area then moved to Ismay and lived with her Grandma Pierce and graduated from Ismay High School. Neva married Robert Dietz on September 21, 1958 in Baker, to this union 3 daughters, Sheila, Barb and Deena and one son Tim were born. For a time they lived in Cutbank and then moved to Westmore area and ranched until 1975, they then moved to Plevna and operated the grocery store and the mail route until 1984 when they moved to Buffalo, SD Robert and Neva divorced in 1998 and Neva moved to Spearfish to make her final home. Neva loved to crochet, work crossword and jigsaw puzzles and her great outdoor enjoyment was her flowers and fishing. She loved and cherished her eleven grandchildren as well as spending time with her friends. Neva is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Hank (Popeye); one sister s Bonnie Rivera She is survived by her four children: Sheila (Rich) Graeff of Albion, NE; Barb (Jeff) Medearis of Plevna; Tim (Sydney) of Bozeman, Mt; Deena (Jeff) Nible of Buffalo, SD; eleven grandchildren: Tyler, Shanna, Shane, Kelley, Sara, Kyle, Katilynn, Kacie, Krystyna, Dusty, Tucker; five brothers, Lawrence (Tuffy); George (Stub), Alva (Chub), Glen (Ping) Roy (Chunk). Two sisters, Marguerite (Tweet) Askin, Cheryl Whitney; numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, June 1st from 11 am to 7 pm in the Chapel of Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. A Prayer Service will be held on Sunday, at 7 PM at the Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. Funeral Services will take place on Monday, at 10 am at the Chapel of Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker. A Burial will take place at the Ismay Cemetery; a luncheon will follow the graveside service at the Ismay Community Fire Hall. Stevenson Funeral Homes, Inc. of Baker and Ekalaka are in charge of the arrangements.
Susanna Freer
Mass of Christian Burial for Susanna Freer, 92, of Dickinson is Monday, June 2, 2003, 9:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with Father Austin Vetter, celebrating. Interment will follow at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.
Visitation is Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Stevenson-Mischel-Olson Chapel with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. led by Deacon Joe Kappel.
Susanna passed away on May 28, 2003 at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Health Center.
Susanna was born October 26, 1910, in Glendive, MT to Sebastian and Marian (Weber) Schloss. She was raised in Glendive, attending school and graduated from Dawson County High School. On November 5, 1935 she married Martin Freer in St. Phillips Catholic Church, Hirschville, ND. Together the couple made their home on a farm in Dunn County where, they raised their two sons. In 1969, after the death of her husband, Martin, Susanna moved into Dickinson and has made her home here since.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, cooking and baking. She was very fond of reading, dolls, crossword and jigsaw puzzles. Susanna was a farmer at heart in her interest in being outdoors tending to her garden and horses. She had a strong faith and devotion to her religious values along with being a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.
Susanna’s love for life inspired many and will be greatly missed by her four grandchildren, Tracy (Roberta) Freer, Candace (Derrick “Bubba”) Smith, Cristie (Andy) Peters, Jerry (Carolyn) Freer, all of Dickinson; one great granddaughter, Irelynn Tommy Joy Smith and one sister, Margaret Schloss of Washington. Her husband, Martin, sons, Theodore and Thomas Freer, six brothers and five sisters, precedes her in death.
Ervin H. 'Red' Keirle
Ervin H. “Red” Keirle, 87, of Baker, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2003 at the Eastern Montana Veterans Home in Glendive. He was born December 5, 1915 in Baker, the son of Omar and Inga Helland Crawford. Red grew up and attended school in Baker and graduated high school in 1933. He then headed to Minneapolis to attend hairdressing school for the next couple of years. After finishing, he began work as a hairdresser in the area at Mendle Canes. Red soon met and then married Irene Elizabeth Dworshak. They wedded in Baker on August 9, 1940. Red and Irene then pack up and moved to California where he became employed as a shipwelder. While there, he entered the US Navy and served during the WW II campaign. Red was honorably discharged January 25, 1946. After leaving the service, they came back to Baker where Red became involved with the banking business. He went to work for the Baker National Bank as a teller and loan officer. In 1951, Red purchased the Keirle Chevrolet and operated it until 1961. After selling the dealership, he bought the Jim Perry Ranch and ranched there until his retirement in 1995. Irene passed away in 1965. To this union there was born a son, Dean. Red married Bonnie Runk on August 25, 1966 in Baker. They later divorced. When he had the time, he loved to fish and hunt. Red enjoyed the community of Baker through his years. He served as mayor for three terms and was very active in several local organizations. He will be missed by his family and many friends. Red is preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Eph Keirle; wife, Irene in 1965; and a sister, Pearl Heller. He is survived by his son, Dean of Baker; a granddaughter, Danni Keirle (great-grandson, Sam) of Woodbury, MN; two nephews: Al (Vicki) Heller of Spearfish, SD and Mark (Susan) Heller of Mesa, AZ; and a special friend, Sandy Shephard of Baker.
At Red’s request, cremation was taken place. A Gathering of Remembrance for friends and family will be held on Wednesday, July 16, from 7 PM to 8 PM at the Stevenson Funeral Home. Refreshments will be served. Friends may come and share memories and look at family pictures. In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of one’s choice may be given. Stevenson Funeral Homes, Inc are in charge of the arrangements.
Eunice N. Bossert
A graveside service for Eunice N. Bossert, 77, of Reno, Nevada, formerly of Dunn Center is Wednesday, July 16, 2003, 2:00 p.m. at Dunn Center Cemetery with Pastor Aanen Gjovik, officiating.
Eunice passed away September 13, 2002 in Reno, Nevada.
She was born December 12, 1925 in Dunn Center to Gerhard and Marie Skjefte. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend and will be greatly missed.
Mildred Moline
Mildred Moline, 94, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2003 at the Fallon Medical Complex Nursing Home. She was born March 24, 1909 in Urbana, IA, the daughter of Thomas and Mabel FitzSimmons. The family moved to Montana in 1910. Mildred attended rural schools and Baker High School. She graduated from Dickinson State Normal School in Dickinson in 1929. For several years, Mildred worked for Mr. Larry Busch in his abstract office. She married Virgil F. Moline on June 21, 1936 in Circle, MT. They moved to Ohio for a year before coming back to Montana where they settled at the family ranch twenty miles north of Baker. Mildred was active in the Baker community for many years. She was a member of the Baker Community Church and the Baker Cowbell’s. Most notably was her dedication and involvement with the Beaver Valley Homemakers Club, of which she served for sixty years. Mildred enjoyed reading books until her eyes failed and she could no longer read. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and just a very special lady—always smiling and never complaining. She loved visiting with friends and neighbors. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Virgil in 1988; five brothers; two sisters; two grandsons; and a great-granddaughter. She is survived by her three children: Wayne (Carola) Moline of Miles City, William Moline of Shepherd, MT and Kay (Clifton) Varner of Baker; seven grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Visitation hours will begin on Tuesday, July 22, from 9 AM until 9 PM at the Stevenson Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take place on Wednesday, July 23, at 2 PM at the Stevenson Funeral Home, Baker. Burial will be at the Moline family lot at Bonnievale Cemetery. A reception will be held at the Baker Senior Citizens Center following the graveside services. Stevenson Funeral Homes, Inc. of Baker and Ekalaka are in charge of the arrangements.
Helen Agnes Kadrmas
Funeral Services for Helen Agnes Kadrmas, 88, of Huntsville, AL, formerly of Dickinson are Saturday, August 2, 2003, 10:00 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church with Father James Braaten, celebrating. Interment will follow in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery.
Helen passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2003, in Huntsville, Alabama.
Helen Agnes (Dvorak) Kadrmas was born on April 24, 1915, in Dickinson, ND.
Helen was the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Splichal) Dvorak (deceased) in a family of eight brothers (Joe, Peter, Paul, Stanley, Tom, Tony, and Vincent) and three sisters (Rose, Emma, and Mildred).
Helen married Louis Vincent Kadrmas on October 4, 1937.
Their family of three sons (Dennis, Kenneth, and Clarence) have a total of nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Louis and Helen were well known in Dickinson and resided at 144 11th Avenue West prior to his death in 1993.
Helen moved to Huntsville, Alabama in May 2000. Her great love was taking care of her home, yard and doing housekeeping for many families in Dickinson.
Helen will be greatly missed by her sons, Dennis L. (Terry) of Portland, Oregon, Kenneth A. (Lynda) of Alabama, Clarence L. (Lois) of Minnesota; nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Mabel White
Mabel Clair (Welch) White, 74, of Ekalaka passed away following a heart attack on her mother’s birthday, Wednesday, July 30th, 2003 at Holy Rosary Health Care in Miles City, Montana with her daughter by her side. She was born July 8th, 1929 in Baker, the second child of four born to Theodore and Eileen (Pickens) Welch. The family farmed and had a few head of cattle from a start of two cows given them by their folks. She grew up on the family ranch that was homesteaded by her grandparents in 1915. She graduated from Carter County High School in 1947. Mabel and Harold Whitney were married in 1948 and had three children Roy Allen who died at birth and Linda & Michael. They lived in Miles City, Plevna and finally settling in Broadus before the children were old enough to go to school. Harold died in 1972 and in 1973 Mabel moved to Ekalaka to be closer to her family and lived in the house in town that her Grandfather built. After working at several jobs Mabel started working at the Carter County Museum for the Green Tree program and then on June 1, 1988 became an official employee. In 1974 she married Earl White and later divorced but remained very good friends until his death. Her daughter, Linda came to live with her in 1995 and lived a quiet, contented life. Mabel loved her family and friends. She made quilts that her children and grandchildren have, until she couldn’t anymore because of the pain in her shoulders. She also loved gardening, fishing, her job at the museum and feeding her feathered friends. Mabel was preceded in death by her parents Ted & Eileen Welch; her husbands, Harold Whitney & Earl White; infant son Roy Allen, a sister Barbara Smith and brother Vern Welch. Her loving memory will live with her surviving family, Linda Cuomo of Ekalaka, Michael Whitney of Billings, 2 granddaughters Karen (Jason) Thompson of Lincoln, Nebraska and Michelle (Elwin) of Broadus and 3 great-grandchildren, Devon Grant & Brenden Thompson and Colton Grant and Karen expecting a future grandchild at the end of March 2004; her older sister Fern Kombrec of Spokane, Washington her honorary brother Curt Wilson and her quilting friends Jane Logan, Mary Carter and her gardening friend LaVerne Peabody all of Ekalaka; 2 sister-in-laws Mary & Catherine Whitney & brother-in-law Lester Whitney; many nieces & nephews all of whom she loved so dearly; her step children, RoxAnne, Brett, Loralee. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Carter County Museum. Visitation hours will begin on Monday, August 4th, from 1 pm – 6 pm at the Stevenson Funeral Home. Funeral Services will take place on Tuesday, August 5th, 2003, at 11 am at the Ekalaka Bible Church. Mabel will be buried at the Welch Family Cemetery with her mother, father, & brother. A lunch will be held after the funeral service in the church basement followed by the burial. Stevenson Funeral Homes, Inc. of Baker and Ekalaka are in charge of the arrangements.
