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Edwin Bustrack
FORT YATES -- Edwin Bustrack, 99, Fort Yates, died April 3, 1999, at his home. Arrangements are pending with Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan.
Henry Cortdes
CENTER -- Henry Cortdes, 80, Center, died April 4, 1999, in a Bismarck hospital. Arrangements are pending with Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan.
Betty Gust
Betty Gust, 66, Mandan, died April 5, 1999, in a Bismarck hospital. Arrangements are pending with Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan.
Russell Harmon
Russell V. Harmon, 60, Bismarck, died April 3, 1999, at home of congestive heart failure. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday at Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck, with the Rev. Samih Ismir officiating. Spring burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Bismarck.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday at Eastgate Funeral Service.
Russell was born on Dec. 14, 1938, in Wolf Point, Mont., to Francis and Betty Harmon. He was raised in Watford City, and graduated from Watford City High School in 1956. After high school he worked in the Williston Basin oil fields for two years and married Sharon Wahus, also from Watford City, on Aug. 17, 1958.
Russell and Sharon moved to Spokane, Wash., where he received a certificate from the Spokane Technical and Vocational College in architecture and engineering. After working for a couple of years in Spokane, Russell moved his family back to North Dakota to be near the people he loved and to reside in the state he considered home.
Russell worked for many years in Bismarck as a mechanical draftsman and was also certified as a journeyman plumber. In 1985, he accepted a position with Montana-Dakota Utilities as a marketing technical specialist where he worked for 11 years until retiring in 1995.
Never one to slow down, Russell worked part-time as a salesman for Leichty Homes in Bismarck and developed rental properties with his older brother, Roger, in Minot for the two years preceding his death.
He loved the outdoors. Throughout his life, he spent as much time as possible camping and hunting with friends and family. He enjoyed his "deck squirrels" and always had an abundant supply of peanuts to feed them.
Russell was never without a smile, always willing to lend a hand to those in need and drew people to him wherever he was. He was a very special father, brother, uncle, partner, grandfather and friend. He touched the lives of many and will be missed by all.
Russell is survived by his partner, Jeani Campbell, Bismarck; his son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Debbie Harmon, Pensacola, Fla.; his daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Mark Barbee, Anchorage, Alaska; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Phyllis Harmon, Minot, and Royce and Betty Harmon, Bozeman, Mont.; two grandchildren, Alexander Noon, Anchorage, and Christina Harmon, Pensacola; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Ronald "Chuck" Harmon.
Russell will be forever remembered in our hearts and minds. (Eastgate Funeral Service, Bismarck)
Leo Rubbelke
Leo H. Rubbelke, 84, Bismarck, died April 6, 1999, at his home. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Charlie Heidt officiating. Burial will be in North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, rural Mandan.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Bismarck Funeral Home. A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume one hour prior to the service at the church on Friday.
Leo Henry Rubbelke was born on Oct. 26, 1914, in Des Lacs, the son of Louis Henry and Gertrude Mary (Sieben) Rubbelke. He grew up on the family farm in the Des Lacs area and graduated valedictorian of his class in Berthold. At the age of 21, Leo moved to Bismarck and worked for the Gamble Stores. He married Freda Schlichenmayer on Sept. 2, 1941 in Bismarck. They moved to Rugby that same year where Leo purchased a Gamble Store.
In 1943, Leo sold the Gamble Store, enlisted in the Army and served in the West Pacific during World War II. He returned to live in Bismarck in 1946 and worked as an auditor for various Gamble Stores. He joined the North Dakota State Tax Department in March 1954 as an auditor. He retired as the manager of collections on July 31, 1977.
He held memberships with Knights of Columbus, Eagles, Elks, VFW, and American Legion. He was a devout Catholic and a benefactor of the St. Mary's Parish. He was actively involved in multiple parish functions, St. Mary's School and Parish, member of and was an adviser to the diocesan pastoral council. Leo was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and served as state deputy in the early '60s.
Words can't describe how much he will be missed by those who knew him.
He is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, David and Caryle, Rochester, Mich., Mark and Rosemary, Bismarck, Donald and Karen, Chardon, Ohio, and Dennis and Diane, Watertown, S.D.; one daughter, Sharon Dranow, Delray, Fla.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two brothers and sister-in-law, Louis, Minot, Edward and Marcella, Vancouver, Wash.; and one sister, Genevieve Rubbelke, Kenmare.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Freda on Dec. 28, 1997; three brothers; three sisters and two grandchildren.
(Bismarck Funeral Home)
Betty Gust
Betty L. Gust, 66, Mandan, died April 5, 1999, in a Bismarck hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at First Presbyterian Church, Mandan, with the Rev. Stephen Eastin officiating. Burial will be in Mandan Union Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 1 to 9 p.m. today and 8-9:30 a.m. Thursday at Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan.
Betty was born on Jan. 18, 1933, in Grafton, the daughter of Peter and Margaret (McFerguson) Friesen. She married Donald Rudolph Gust on Feb. 25, 1955, in International Falls, Minn. She and Don have been residents of Mandan since moving here in 1961.
Betty's lively spirit was and will always be with us in many ways. Her philosophy of life was to "Live Well, Laugh Often and Love Much." Her pride and joy in life was her family and pets, all of whom she spoiled dearly.
She deeply loved her family and had a very special attachment to animals. An avid bird watcher, she enjoyed good health, reading, crossword puzzles, gardening, decorating her home and bingo.
She particularly relished holidays and celebrations, stopping at nothing to make them fun and festive. Betty had a gift for making people feel at home and taught us all to enjoy each day to the fullest and never to stop showing kindness to others. She had a deep pride in her Scottish heritage.
married to the love of her life, Don, for 44 years, they loved the simple joys in life and based their love on a deep faith in the Lord. A best friend to her children, Sheila and Tracy, her compassion and fun, feisty spirit will always remain with us.
Betty is survived by her husband, Don; one daughter, Sheila Gust; one son, Tracy, all of Mandan; two sisters, Judy Larson, Detroit Lakes, Minn., and Ilene Norgart, International Falls; one brother, Gordon Friesen, Bemidji, Minn.; many nieces and nephews and many good friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Lloyd "Buddy" Friesen and two nephews and a niece. (Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan)
Henry Cordes
CENTER -- Henry E. Cordes, 80, Center, died April 4, 1999, in the Bismarck hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Center, with the Rev. Jon Erickson officiating. Burial will be in the Hagerott Cemetery, Center.
Visitation will be at the church from 1 to 8 p.m. today and 9 a.m. until the time of services on Thursday.
Henry is survived by his wife, Dora, Center; one daughter, Eilene Nolen, Port Neches, Texas; and one son, D.H. Cordes, M.D., Tucson, Ariz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one daughter, Doris Kay. (Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan)
Vern Hoggarth
KENSAL -- Vern W. Hoggarth, 87, Kensal, died April 5, 1999, in a Bismarck hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. John's Catholic Church, Kensal, with the Revs. Al Bitz, John Moore and Emmanuel M. Okonmah officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery in the spring.
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown, and 7-9 p.m. at the church. A vigil will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church.
Vern was born on July 5, 1911, in McKinley Tonwship near Kensal, the son of Thomas and Amanda (Timm) Hoggarth. He received his education near Kensal. He married Gertrude Almeda McDaniel on April 9, 1932; they made their home on a farm in Kensal. He farmed from 1932 to 1942 near Kensal. Gertrude passed away in 1941. In 1942, he started farming near Glenfield, where he continued to farm until his retirement. He married Irene E. Kramer on April 16, 1942 in Kensal. She passed away on March 28, 1994.
Vern served on the Eastman Township Board, was a member of the rural fire department in Kensal, and was a member of the National Farmers Organization.
He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, Kensal. He was an avid card player and was a member of the Kensal Card Club and loved farming.
Vern is survived by 11 children, DeVerne and Margaret, Valley City, Darwin and Shirley, Eloise and Kyle Klose, and Fay and David Falk, all of Jamestown, Cleon, and Roger and Diane, all of Bismarck; Russell and Eileen, Wimbledon, Odis, Watertown, S.D., Ramona and Robert Pederson, Monticello, Minn., Clinton and Angela, LaMoure, and Vernon and Renae, Mandan; 32 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two wives, two brothers, Pearl and Ben, and one sister, Gertrude.
Memorials may be made to Jamestown Hospice, Kidney Dialysis Unit Medcenter One, Bismarck, and Foster County Medical Center in Carrington. (Eddy Funeral Home, Jamestown)
Olive Mattheis
Olive Mattheis, 59, Auburn, Wash., died in her sleep on April 4, 1999, at her home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at Bismarck Baptist Church, Bismarck, with the Rev. Don Burnett officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Venturia Baptist Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Boelter Funeral Home, and for one hour prior to services at the church.
She was born July 25, 1939, in Venturia, the daughter of Henry and Martha (Diede) Delzer. She was raised and educated in Venturia and graduated from Bismarck High School in 1957.
Olive married Albin Mattheis on May 6, 1961, in Bismarck. In 1967, they moved to Auburn, Wash., where she worked as a retail clerk for many years.
She was a member of the Bismarck Baptist Church and enjoyed family genealogy and crafts.
Olive is survived by her husband, Albin; one son, Ken Mattheis, Sumner, Wash.; three grandchildren, Andrew, Beau and Molly Mattheis; one brother, Leo Delzer, Bismarck; four sisters, Pauline Delzer, Irene Perman, Mabel Delzer and Bernice Delzer, all of Bismarck. (Boelter Funeral Home, Bismarck)
Howard Bangen
NEW TOWN -- Howard S. Bangen, 83, died April 4, 1999, in a New Town nursing home. Services will be 11 a.m. today at Bethel Lutheran Church, New Town. Burial will be in Grand Valley Cemetery, rural New Town.
He is survived by his sons, Dennis, Casper, Wyo., Richard, New Town, Ron Evenson, Aberdeen, S.D., John Evenson, Lawton, Iowa, Robert, Minot, Kelly Evenson, New Town, and Edwin, Missoula, Mont.; his daughters, Arliss Moe, Bismarck, Nell Monson, Parshall, Corrine Jensen, Franklin, Wis., Sheila Deserly, New Town, and Candace Overby, Spearfish, S.D.; three sisters, Harriet Larson, Brush Prairie, Wash., Ruth Richardson, Vancouver, Wash., and Thelma Collins, Vancouver; and his brothers, Arvid, New Town, and Reuben, San Jose, Calif. (Johnson Funeral Home, New Town)
Keneth Hasby
NEW TOWN -- Keneth Hasby, 72, New Town, died April 4, 1999, in a Minot hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Bethel Lutheran Church, New Town. Burial will be in New Town Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Jeannine; his sons, Jene, New Town, and Gordon, Colorado Springs, Colo.; his daughters, Barbara Torstenson, Williston, and Val Singer, Richardton; one brother, Glenn, Minot; and his sisters, Ollie Brenna, Watford City, and Opal Yuzicapi, Minot. (Johnson Funeral Home, New Town)
Emil Traub
GARRISON -- Emil Traub, 85, Garrison, died April 5, 1999, in a Garrison care center. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Garrison. Burial will be in Garrison Cemetery.
He is survived by four daughters, Doris Kuntz, Bismarck, Virginia Moe, El Paso, Texas, Patricia Lee, Great Falls, Mont., and Jeanette Winbauer, Crestview, Fla.; and one son, Rodney, Iowa City, Iowa. (Thompson Funeral Home, Garrison)
Betty DeWitt
Betty Lou DeWitt, 54, Timber Lake, S.D., formerly of Cannon Ball, died April 3, 1999, in an Eagle Butte, S.D. hospital of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Services will be held at St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church, Cannon Ball on Friday. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She is survived by two daughters, Connie DeWitt, Green Grass, S.D., and Marie DeWitt, Timber Lake. (Kesling Funeral Home, Mobridge)
Dennis Lang
Dennis Lang, 63, formerly of Rapid City, S.D., died April 3, 1999, in a Williston nursing home. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Herreid, S.D. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
He is survived by his daughters, Linda Hawkinson, Gillette, Wyo., Cindy Olson, Williston, and Kathryn Sehn, Canton, Ohio; and one sister, Irene Arbach, Herreid. (Everson Funeral Home, Williston)
Martha Netz
KULM -- Martha Netz, 81, Kulm, died April 6, 1999, in the Wishek hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at Zion Lutheran Church, Kulm. Burial will be in Congregational Cemetery, west of Kulm.
She is survived by her son, Alan, Jamestown; and one sister, Lenora Morse, Aberdeen, S.D. (Haut Funeral Homes, Gackle)
Otto Burkhardt
STRASBURG -- Otto Burkhardt, 84, Strasburg, died April 4, 1999, in the Strasburg nursing home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at First Baptist Church, Linton. Burial will be in Fredenthal Baptist Cemetery, rural Linton.
He is survived by one brother, Herbert, Piedemont, S.C. (Myers Funeral Home, Linton)
Waldo Hintz
CENTER -- Waldo Hintz, 69, Center, died April 6, 1999, in the New Salem nursing home. Services will be 2 p.m. CDT Friday at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, Hannover. Further arrangements are pending with Buehler-Larson Funeral Home, Mandan.
Viola Johnson
Viola C. Johnson, Cokato, Minn., formerly of Bismarck, died Saturday in a Litchfield, Minn., hospital. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Bismarck. Further arrangements are pending with Boelter Funeral Home, Bismarck.
Rene Focke
NOONAN -- Rene Focke, 89, Noonan, died April 5, 1999, in a Williston hospital. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday at St. Lukes Catholic Church, Noonan. Further arrangements are pending with Stakston-Martin Funeral Home, Crosby.
Elwood Miner
Elwood Lewis Miner, 86, Marmarth, died April 5, 1999, in the Bowman hospital. Services will be 2 p.m. MDT Thursday at Marmarth Bible Church. Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Marmarth. (Krebsbach Funeral Service, Bowman)
Eugene Berger
DICKINSON -- Eugene "Gene" Berger, 76, Dickinson, died April 6, 1999, in a Bismarck hospital. Arrangements are pending with Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson.
