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Zoe Smith
Longtime Bismarck resident Kathryn Zoe Marie Smith, 80, died of Alzheimer's March 4, 1997, in a the Mandan nursing home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, with the Rev. Thomas E. Kramer officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.
Visitation is ongoing at Boelter Funeral Home, where a rosary will be said at 7 p.m. Friday.
Known as Zoe to her many friends, she was born Kathryn Zoe Savage in Anaconda, Mont., on June 26, 1916, the youngest of three children born to Frank S. and Johanna M. Savage. She graduated from Anaconda High School at age 16 and, following her father's death, she moved to Minneapolis with her mother and her sister, Alice.
From 1933 to 1937 she attended the University of Minnesota, where she met and married Clyde L. Smith in 1937. They lived in Little Falls, Minn., for two years, then returned to Minneapolis when her husband entered the University of Minnesota Medical School. Her husband was commissioned a Lieutenant (j.g.) in the U.S. Navy during World War II; through those years Mrs. Smith lived in Minneapolis with her mother, sister and uncle, and worked for the personnel department at the University Hospital as a personal secretary and as an introductory speaker at the Medical School's Continuing Education Center. Zoe and Clyde's first three children were born in Minneapolis, after moving to St. Paul they had three more children. When her husband joined the Missouri Valley (now Mid-Dakota) Clinic in 1953, the family moved to Bismarck, where a seventh and eighth child were born.
After postponing the completion of her studies for 35 years while raising her children, Mrs. Smith returned to college, receiving a bachelor of arts degree in social work with a minor in French from the University of Mary in 1974. In 1976, she also completed a summer graduate course in early childhood development at Harvard University's School of Education. During her studies she taught at Cathedral Grade School and Hughes Junior High School. After her graduation, she worked as Acting Director of the Bismarck Early Childhood Education Program (BECEP), where she developed the Infant-Toddler ("TWIGS") program and was responsible for public relations and outreach as well as coordination with community resources and agencies.
Mrs. Smith was very active in numerous community activities, serving as an officer of several organizations. She was a member and past president of the North Dakota State Medical Auxiliary, and for 20 years served on the board of directors for the local Meals on Wheels program. She was a co-founder of the Ancilla Club; while serving as its president, she initiated its fundraising lecture series for the then Mary College. During her years with Ancilla many notable speakers -- including Pearl S. Buck, Bennett Cerf, Erma Bombeck, Al Capp, Bill Russell, the Amazing Kreskin and Ann Landers -- appeared before Bismarck audiences. She was a member of the Current Events Club for more than 30 years and served as its president in 1983. Mrs. Smith was president of LaSertoma and the Bismarck Women's Community Council. She was named vice-president of the Bismarck-Mandan Voluntary Action Center. She was a member of the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit Parish and Catholic Daughters. She served as president of Church Women United for four years. For five years she sponsored the Indian Culture Club at the North Dakota State Penitentiary. She also was a member of the American Association of University Women.
Mrs. Smith was a strong supporter of local music and the arts. She was a long-time member of the Thursday Music Club, and as a participant in the Bismarck-Mandan Symphony League she was an advocate and spokesperson for the renovation of the Belle Mehus Auditorium. Her interest in music inspired her to pursue musical composition as a hobby. She also loved the theater and performing, and played one of the lead roles in a Civic Theater stage production of "The Winslow Boy" in the mid 1950s. At the time of Bismarck's Centennial, she researched and helped produce a video on the history of medicine in Bismarck.
Awards Mrs. Smith has received include a recognition plaque from Meals on Wheels, an Appreciation Award for sincere and devoted effort as a sponsor of the Indian Culture Club at the North Dakota State Penitentiary, the Voluntary Action Award in recognition of outstanding contributions as a volunteer, and a plaque in appreciation for Outstanding Performance with the Bismarck Centennial Association. As a senior at the University of Minnesota, she was elected to Zeta Phi Eta, an honorary speech sorority.
Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Dr. Clyde Smith; four sons and daughters-in-law, Clyde Jr. and Mary, Lakewood, Calif., Roger and Ella, Burbank, Calif., Stephen and Patricia, Rockville, Md., and Gregory and Vicki, San Diego, Calif.; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Kathryn Smith Pugh, Huntington Beach, Calif., Susan Smith and Ed Johnson, Palo Alto, Calif., Patricia Smith, San Diego, and Mary Smith Laidlaw and James Laidlaw, Bismarck; and 14 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, William; and her sister, Alice.
The family prefers memorials be made to schools and educational programs, charities or foundations.
Elroy Herman
BEULAH -- Elroy C. Herman, 77, Beulah, died March 4, 1997, in the Hazen hospital. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. MST Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, Beulah, with the Revs. Reinhold Markwart and Kris Nyman officiating. Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery, military rites by Herman Schmidt VFW Post No. 7759.
Serving as casketbearers will be Ed Morman, Ed Schlecht, Ralph Murray, Bill Keller, Justin Honrath, Michael Herman, Tyler Herman and Jared Herman.
Visitation will be from 3 to 8 p.m. MST today at Seibel Funeral Home, Beulah.
Elroy was born Dec. 9, 1919, at Golden Valley, the son of Emanuel and Emelia (Seiler) Herman. They moved to Beulah when he was four years old. He attended Beulah Public Schools, graduating in 1937. Elroy worked for Economy Hardware until he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps in July 1938. After being discharged in July 1940, he worked for Arrow Creameries in Beulah from July 1940 to January 1941. Elroy entered the U.S. Army on Feb. 17, 1942, and served in Australia, New Guinea, the Philippines and Japan from April 1943 to November 1945, when he was honorably discharged. After returning to Beulah, Elroy worked for his father, E.C. Herman, as a carpenter until he returned to work at the Arrow Creameries. On Oct. 20, 1946, he married Mabel Pozarnsky at Beulah. He began work at Montana-Dakota Utilities in December 1949, retiring Feb. 1, 1984, as plant superintendent.
Elroy was a member of Herman Schmidt VFW Post No. 7759, the Beulah Eagles Club, Beulah Quarterback Club, Beulah Chamber of Commerce and Zion Lutheran Church, Beulah. Elroy was an avid gardener, a skilled carpenter and a loyal sports fan.
He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sherry and Darell Herman, Beulah, Gay and Al Kline, Mandan, and Gwyn Herman, Bismarck; one son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Anne Herman, Bismarck; six grandchildren, Justin, Elizabeth, Sarah, Michael, Tyler and Jared; one brother, Forrest "Buddy," New Salem; and three sisters, Opal Bates, Joliett, Mont., Delilah Suess, Phoenix, and Hollis Schirado, Glen Ullin.
Elroy was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mabel, in 1993; one son, Todd, in 1979; three brothers; and three sisters.
Thomas Johner
Thomas A. Johner, 79, 1221 Prairie Drive, died March 5, 1997, in a Bismarck hospital. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, Bismarck, with the Rev. Thomas Kramer officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bismarck.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. Friday and 9 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at Perry Funeral Home, Mandan, where a rosary will be said at 8 p.m. Friday.
Thomas was born Jan. 13, 1918, in Crosby, the son of George and Catherine (Stark) Johner. The family moved to Bismarck in 1928. He graduated from St. Mary's High School in 1936. He worked for several shoe stores in Bismarck. He married Beverly Rosemary Bauer, June 26, 1937, in Bismarck. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 1942 to 1945. He then returned to Bismarck and worked for Gamble-Robinson Co., and later for Super Valu. He later moved to Minneapolis and continued working for Super Valu. He then returned to Bismarck and worked as an independent food broker. Tom entered the real estate business in 1985 and was employed with Oak Tree Realty until his retirement in 1995.
He was a member of United Commercial Travelers, Elks, American Legion and Cathedral of the Holy Spirit.
He is survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kay and Joe Leier, Mandan, and Joyce and Art Bauer, Bismarck; one nephew, A. Charles Bauer Jr., Harvey; two nieces, Sandra Hanson, Seattle, and Gayle Goetz, Bismarck.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Beverly, in 1993.
Walter Suemper
Walter D. Suemper, 85, 1820 E. Capital Ave., died March 4, 1997, in a Bismarck hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at McCabe United Methodist Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Peary Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today at Eastgate Funeral Service, and will continue at the church one hour before services.
Walter was born Jan. 8, 1912, at LaMoure, the son of Dietrich and Bessie (Johnson) Suemper. He was raised and educated at LaMoure. After his graduation from LaMoure High School, he graduated from North Dakota School of Science. Walter married Lela C. Davis, Jan. 6, 1939, in Lake Auburn, Minn. They lived in Bismarck, where Walter was employed as a railroad conductor for the Soo Line Railroad. He retired in 1975, after 30 years with the railroad.
Walter was a member of Eagles, Brotherhood of Railroad Train Men, senior bowler, square dance and RSVP. He was past chairman of Burleigh County Senior Center board. He was an active member of McCabe United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir and served on various church boards.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Lela; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Jeanne and Allan Bergland, Bismarck, and Candis and Terry Sherman, Maple Grove, Minn.; three granddaughters, Corrie Mayher, Heidi Bergland and Tiffany Sherman; and one grandson, Brooks Sherman.
The family prefers memorials to McCabe United Methodist Church.
Clara Yellow Hammer
Clara Yellow Hammer, 56, Mandan, died March 3, 1997, in a Minneapolis hospital. Services will be at 3 p.m. Saturday at Perry Funeral Home, Mandan, with the Revs. David Sealy and Phillip Beffort officiating. Burial will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, rural Mandan.
Visitation will begin at 5 p.m. Friday at the Perry Funeral Home, Mandan.
She was born Sept. 11, 1940, at Cannon Ball, the daughter of Milan White Eagle and Clara Yellow Hawk. She attended school at Pierre, S.D., and went through the eighth grade. She later lived in Poplar, Mont. She married Tom Bokas. Tom preceded in death. On July 6, 1984, she married Ronald Yellow Hammer Sr., in Fort Yates. He preceded her in death in 1991.
She is survived by three stepsons, Ronald Yellow Hammer Jr., Brockton, Mont., Errol Yellow Hammer, Poplar, and Bradley Yellow Hammer, Tama, Iowa; a foster son, Chauncey Cottonwood, at home; one sister, Victoria Culbertson, Mandan; two brothers, Melvin White Eagle, Cannon Ball, and Wesley White Eagle, Fort Yates; numerous grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
Victor Maier
LINTON -- Victor Maier, 74, Linton, died March 4, 1997, in his home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Linton, with the Rev. James Shannon officiating. Burial will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, rural Mandan, military rites by Linton American Legion.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. today at Myers Funeral Home, Linton, and will continue at the church one hour before services.
Victor was born Dec. 31, 1922, on a farm west of Linton, the son of Ferdinand and Christina (Burkhardt) Maier. He attended rural school. He entered the U.S. Navy on Nov. 22, 1943, and served his country until April 1946. During his time in the Navy he earned the rank of Seaman First Class. Among his military awards, Victor received the Purple Heart. After his discharge, he returned home to work on the family farm. On Sept. 21, 1947, he married Irene Kuntz, at Bismarck. He retired in 1990, after working for Emmons County in construction and repair for 30 years. The past few years have been spent in retirement, enjoying his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends. Irene died Nov. 2, 1996.
He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, Linton American Legion, Strasburg VFW and U.S. Navy Memorial Foundation.
He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Theresa, The Delles, Ore., Clifford and Debbie, Missoula, Mont., Terry and Beverly, Florence, Mont., and Clark and Jen, Bismarck; two daughters and sons-in-law, June and Harlan Mielke, Minot, and Vicki and Dan Oberlander, Hot Springs, Mont.; 11 grandchildren, Jody and Dane Weatheril, Wade Maier, Dean and Linda Mielke, Jaymie Mielke, Scarlet, Dustin, Brent and Travis Maier, Andy Oberlander, Wendy Kuntz and Zach Maier; four great-grandchildren, Ashley and Justin Maier, Tanner and Shae Weatheril; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Harvey and Wilma, Burlington, Wash., Ben, Linton, and Herman and Florence, Bismarck; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dolly and Kenny Heer, Pendleton, Ore., Isabel and Freddy Woods, Portland, Ore., and Luella and Wally Cone, Richland, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; and one brother, John R.
Magdalena Dobler
ABERDEEN, S.D. -- Magdalena Dobler, 84, Aberdeen, S.D., died March 3, 1997, in the Aberdeen hospital. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Aberdeen, with burial in Riverside Memorial Park, Aberdeen.
She is survived by five daughters, Karen Dobler, Aberdeen, Janet Rott, Ashley, Sandra Eckart, Jamestown, Dawn Wilber, Dell Rapids, S.D., and Jessica Eckert, Ayr; three sons, Keith, Spokane, Wash., Gayle, Beulah, and Neill, Topeka, Kan.; and three sisters, Lydia Giedt, Glyndon, Minn., Esther Strobel, Yellville, Ark., and Freida Hummel, Bismarck. (Osthus Funeral Home, Aberdeen)
Adolph Serr
LINTON -- Adolph Serr, 84, Linton, died March 4, 1997, in the Linton hospital. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at United Methodist Church, Linton, with burial in Linton Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Lily; one son, Harry, Linton; two daughters, Dorinda Diede, Bowman, and Bettina Weichel, Temecula, Calif.; two brothers, Henry, Hazelton, and Robert, Bismarck; and five sisters, Leona Kiemele, Bismarck, Bertha Sikel, Billings, Mont., Martha Roe, Auburn, Wash., and Anetta Herr, Kent, Wash. (Myers Funeral Home, Linton)
Lowell Olson
FORMAN -- Lowell Olson, 65, Forman, died March 4, 1997, in the Oakes hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Forman, with burial in Forman Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene; one son, Robert, Horace; two daughters, Nancy Bultema and Lynne Olson, both of Fargo; one sister, Mabel Hansen, Britton, S.D.; and two brothers, Melvin, Spokane, Wash., and Harold, Britton. (Franzen Funeral Home, Britton)
A. Melford Halvorson
RUGBY -- A. Melford Halvorson, 79, Rugby, died March 3, 1997, in his home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Little Flower Catholic Church, Rugby, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Theresa; three sons, Byron and Duane, both of Minot, and Mark, Bismarck; three daughters, Janice Hoiland, Glenburn, Judith Railsback and Karla Johanson, both of Bismarck; three brothers, Albert and Raymond, both of Rugby, and Morris, Towner; and two sisters, Alma Aamodt, Fargo, and Oline Marvin, Milford, Conn. (Anderson Funeral Home, Rugby)
Eleanor Schmidt
DICKINSON -- Eleanor Rose Schmidt, 69, Dickinson, died March 3, 1997, in her home. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. MST Friday at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Dickinson, with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Dickinson.
She is survived by one sister, Bertha Staudt, Batavia, Ill.; and three brothers, Bill, Albert and Nick Schmidt, all of Dickinson. (Mischel-Olson Chapel, Dickinson)
John Garaas
FARGO -- John O. Garaas, 74, Fargo, died March 4, 1997, in a Fargo hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Lutheran Church, Fargo, with burial in Riverside Cemetery, Fargo.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann; two sons, Jonathan and David, both of Fargo; one daughter, Barbara Garaas, Fargo; four brothers, Robert, Seattle, Thor, Alvin and Arthur, all of Williston. (Hanson-Runsvold Funeral Home, Fargo)
Joseph Peterson
FARGO -- Joseph M. Peterson, 92, Fargo, died March 4, 1997, in a Fargo nursing home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Hanson-Runsvold Chapel, Fargo, with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Fargo.
He is survived by his wife, Viola; one son, Michael, Moorhead, Minn.; one daughter, Patricia Walstrom, Moorhead; and one sister, Myrtle Broehl, Mora, Minn.
John Scholz
LEFOR -- John P. Scholz, 72, Lefor, died March 5, 1997, in the Dickinson hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. MST Saturday at St. Stephens Catholic Church, rural Richardton. Further arrangements are pending at Mischel-Olson Chapel, Dickinson.
Gerald Martin
Gerald Martin, 63, Las Vegas, formerly of Mandan, died March 2, 1997, in a Las Vegas hospital. Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at the Masonic Lodge in North Las Vegas, with burial in Boulder City Veterans Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; one daughter, Rhonda, Las Vegas; five sons, Bruce, Andy and Kevin, all of Wyoming, and Greg and David, both of Las Vegas; two brothers, Harrison, San Diego, and Larry, Mandan; and one sister, Irene Barham, New Mexico.
Robert Peterson
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Robert Peterson Jr., 81, Sioux Falls, died March 3, 1997, in the Sioux Falls hospital. Private services were held, and burial was in Woodlawn Cemetery, Sioux Falls.
He is survived by one daughter, Susan Mitrovich, Bismarck, and one brother, Howard, Sioux Falls. (Chapel Hill Funeral Home, Sioux Falls)
Monica Becker
JAMESTOWN -- Monica Zimmerman Becker, 33, Jamestown, died March 5, 1997, in Jamestown. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, Jamestown, with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens, Jamestown.
She is survived by her husband, Richard; three daughters, Jennifer Job, Jayme Job and Kelsey Becker, all of Jamestown; two sons, James Job and Justin Job, both of Jamestown; her parents, Quentin and Elsa Zimmerman, Jamestown; one sister, Michelle Zimmerman, Jamestown; and her grandmother, Addie Kirker, Chico, Calif. (Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown)
John Scholz
LEFOR -- John P. Scholz, 72, Lefor, died March 5, 1997, in the Dickinson hospital. Services will be at 10 a.m. MST Saturday at St. Stephen's Catholic Church, Richardton, with burial in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Eva; three sisters, Anna Rebel, Katherine Messmer and Eleanor Gaab, all of Dickinson; and one brother, Victor, Richardton. (Mischel-Olson Chapel, Dickinson)
Ed Ehman
HARVEY -- Ed Ehman, 84, Harvey, died March 5, 1997, in a Bismarck hospital. Arrangements are pending at Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey.
Christianna Filler
ANAMOOSE -- Christianna Filler, 98, Anamoose, died March 6, 1997, in the Harvey nursing home. Arrangements are pending at Hertz Funeral Home, Harvey.
Delton Fugere
DICKINSON -- Delton Fugere, 69, Dickinson, died March 6, 1997, in the Dickinson hospital. Services will be at 1 p.m. MST Saturday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Dickinson, with burial in Dickinson Mausoleum.
He is survived by his wife, Janet; one daughter, Cindy Terril, Gillette, Wyo.; one son, David, Dickinson; and four sisters, Yvonne Heidt and Donna Schultz, both of Dickinson, Dorothy Ficek, Pierz, Minn., and Janice Kohler, Anoka, Minn. (Price-Murphy Funeral Home, Dickinson)
