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Brandon Lee Glovatsky
Brandon Lee Glovatsky, 25, of Portland, Ore., passed away Wednesday, June 9. Funeral services were held in Portland on June 15. Interment took place at the Dickinson Cemetery.
Brandon was born on April 12, 1985, to Dianne Barrett and Elmer Glovatsky. Being the youngest of five children, he grew up on a farm near Grassy Butte, surrounded by parents, sisters, and brothers who loved him. At an early age, Brandon demonstrated his love for his family which continued throughout his life.
Brandon attended a small rural elementary school in Grassy Butte and then junior high in Watford City. He later went to Platte Valley Academy in Nebraska and graduated from Upper Columbia Academy near Spokane, Wash., in 2004. He then attended Walla Walla Union College in Washington to pursue a career in dentistry.
Growing up on a farm, Brandon enjoyed riding horses, cycles, and snow mobiles. His other passions included singing, playing his tuba, snowboarding, mountain biking, traveling, baking, and sharing happiness with everyone he knew.
Brandon inspired everyone he knew and often said he wanted to make a difference by helping people. As a dedicated Christian, he loved his Lord and Savior.
Brandon is survived by his mother, Dianne Glovatsky, Dickinson; his sisters: Heather Glovatsky, Portland, Ore.; and Priscilla Glovatsky, Daytona Beach, Fla.; and his brothers: Marlan Glovatsky and Bryce Glovatsky, both in Portland, Ore. He is preceded in death by his father, Elmer Glovatsky. Arrangements are with Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, www.ladburyfuneralservice.com.
Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson
Otilia H. Urlacher
Otilia H. Urlacher, 94, formerly of the New England area, died Saturday, July 3, at St. Benedict’s Health Center, Dickinson. Otilia’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 6, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, New England, with Father Patrick Moore, OSB, as the celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Helen’s Cemetery, south of New England. Visitation will be on Monday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, with a rosary and vigil at 7 p.m., with Deacon Victor Dvorak presiding. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday.
Otilia Hildegard Messer was born June 4, 1916, on the family farm south of Richardton in the St. Stephen’s area, the daughter of Jacob and Celestine (Loran) Messer. She was raised and educated in the St. Stephen’s area.
Otilia married Philip P. Urlacher on June 1, 1936, and together they raised seven children on a farm 20 miles south west of Regent. Philip died on Dec. 28, 1976. Otilia continued to make the farm her home until moving into New England in 1996. In 1999, she became a resident of the St. Benedict’s Health Center in Dickinson.
She belonged to the St. Mary’s Altar Society, and the St. Pius Verein. She enjoyed gardening, canning, baking and reading in her spare time.
Otilia is survived by her seven children: Marie (Arthur J.) Wolfe, Dickinson; Magdalene “Maggie” Kathrein, New England; Philip J. (Clem) Urlacher, Reeder; Michael R. (Angie) Urlacher, New England; Ann (Marvin) Wert, New England; Eugenia “Jean” (Dan) Zastoupil, Dickinson; and Jacob V. (Lynelle) Urlacher, Dickinson; one sister, Sister James Messer, Bismarck; one sister-in-law, Eugenia Messer, Richardton; 32 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; son-in-law, Joe Kathrein; four brothers, John, Jake, Mike and Valentine Messer; four sisters, Mary Urlacher, Katherine Reisenauer, Anne Kerzman and Sister Celestine Messer; and three brothers and two sisters in infancy. Arrangements are with Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson. www.ladburyfuneralservice.com.
Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson
Pat O’Brien
Pat O’Brien, 83, Belfield, died Friday, May 28, at his home. Pat’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 1, at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belfield. Interment will follow at St. Bernard’s Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Belfield American Legion William C. Blair Post No. 144. Visitation will be on Monday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., at Ladbury Funeral Service, and will continue on Tuesday one hour prior to services at the church. There will be a vigil at 7 p.m., Monday, at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson.
Pat O’Brien was born Oct. 28, 1926, in Billings County near Fairfield, the son of John “Jack” and Laura (Dahl) O’Brien. He was raised and educated on a ranch northeast of Fairfield as one of seven children.
Pat enlisted in the U.S. Navy on Sept. 16, 1944 and served honorably until his discharge on July 20, 1946. He returned home to ranch in the home area. Pat married Genevieve Hecker on Nov. 5, 1947, and to this union six children were born.
Pat worked at Western Livestock Co. for 45 years and was the main auctioneer for a majority of that time and had also auctioneered at various auction markets for over 50 years. Pat became a major stockholder in Western Livestock Co. and became president and manager in 1987, and remained in that capacity until semi-retiring in 1994.
Pat and Birdie Jilek were united in marriage on Nov. 6, 1997, and they had made their home west of Belfield. Pat was a hard working honest man, was very active in 4-H, and loved spending time with friends, family and his animals. He had received several ranching and auctioneering awards. In his later years he continued ranching and still ran yearlings on his ranch west of Belfield.
Pat is survived by his wife, Birdie; five children: Jim (Peggy) O’Brien, Belfield; Sandy (Terry) Rixen, Dickinson; Kiddo (Faron) Barnhart, South Heart; Darnell (Al Flegler) O’Brien, Williston; and Shelly (Johnny) Ewoniuk, Belfield; two step-children: Dustan Davis, Billings, Mont.; and Melissa Owen, West Hartford, Conn.; 20 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Ardys O’Brien, New River, Ariz.; his sister, Patricia (Arnold) Jost, Burlington; sister-in-law, Rose O’Brien, Dickinson; his mother-in-law, Cathy Machunze, Dickinson; special niece, Mony (Rod) Wolf, Belfield; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Shawn; one brother; four sisters; and an infant granddaughter. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to the Heartland Hospice. Arrangements are with Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson. www.ladburyfuneralser-vice.com.
Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson
William ‘Buster’ Fischer
Funeral services for William “Buster” Fischer, 67, of Killdeer, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, at Stevenson Funeral Home, Killdeer, with Pastor Joel Sauerwein officiating.
Visitation will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, at Stevenson Funeral Home, Killdeer. Visitation will continue Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Buster passed away Friday, July 2, at Hilltop Home of Comfort, Killdeer.
Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at www.stevensonfuneralhome.com.
Stevenson Funeral Home, Killdeer
Larry Due
Funeral services for Larry Due, 64, of Hebron, will be 2 p.m. CDT Saturday, April 17, at the Hebron Public School located at 400 Church Ave. and N. Buffalo Street in Hebron. Please use the west entrance; limited parking is available.
Larry passed away Monday, April 5, north of Killdeer in the oilfield.
Spangelo-Stevenson Funeral Home, Hebron
Michael D. Ackerman
Michael D. Ackerman passed away at the age of 48 on April 6 after a short battle with cancer. He had lived in Fullerton, Calif., for many years and considered himself a permanent California transplant having lived in Southern California since 1981.
Mike was born in Jamestown on May 4, 1961, and spent his childhood in the town of Wishek — where his ancestors had homesteaded in the late 1800s. He attended high school and college in Dickinson, where he formed lifelong friendships with his fellow 1979 graduates. After a brief stint attending the University of North Dakota in Grand Forks, Mike packed his bags and moved to sunny Southern California. There he pursued a career as a mechanical engineer earning his associate’s degree in the early 1990s. He was a dedicated and meticulous employee who always put work first and play second.
When at play, Mike enjoyed golfing and deep-sea fishing. He was able to realize his dream of owning a boat worthy of navigating the mighty Pacific Ocean and enjoyed taking friends and family on excursions. He was never happier than when he was catching Yellowtail Tuna and was pretty happy even when he didn’t catch anything!
Mike is survived by his mother Arlys, his father Don and his sisters Gail and Julie. He is survived by his one and only niece, Mira, who was the apple of his eye. His brothers-in-law Richard and Steve share his immediate family’s sorrow. Mike will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.
A memorial service will take place in Wishek in July. At that time, Michael’s creamains will be laid to rest at the Johannesdale Country Cemetery. Offers of condolences may be sent to his parents, Don and Arlys Ackerman, at 621 Third Ave. S, Wishek, ND 58495.
David 'Dave' Pavlicek
David “Dave” Pavlicek, 55, Great Falls, Mont., formerly of Dickinson, died on Saturday, April 3, of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident near Raynesford, Mont. David’s Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, April 9, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Dickinson. Interment will follow at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery. Arrangements are with Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson. www.ladburyfuneralservice.com.
Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson
Ardith Vozabal
Funeral services for Ardith Vozabal, 71, of Dickinson will be 10 a.m. Thursday, April 8, at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Dickinson with Father Jeff Zwack celebrating. Burial will follow at Dickinson Cemetery.
Ardith passed away Thursday, April 1, at St. Benedict’s Health Center in Dickinson.
Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson
