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Judith Kirschenmann
Judith Ann "Judy" Kirschenmann, 56, Libby, Mont., died May 30, 2000, at St. John's Lutheran Hospital, Libby, after an extended illness.
Judith Schell was born March 29, 1944, at Hardin, Mont., the daughter of Albert and Frieda (Seader) Schell. She grew up and was educated at Hardin, graduating from high school in 1962. She married Eugene Kirschenmann Sept. 5, 1964. She worked briefly at the radio station and Littlehorn State Bank, Hardin. In 1966 they moved to Libby. She was employed at First National Bank from 1970-72; was vice president and loan officer at United National Bank from 1973-87; and was employed at Timber Tech Inc. from 1987-95. She was active in community affairs, serving an unexpired term on the Libby City Council and elected to a second term. She assisted in the formation of Kootenai Volunteer Hospice and served on its board. She was involved in the organization of the cross country ski program. "Judith Lane" on the cross country course is named in her honor. She was active in the work of the Libby Area Chamber of Commerce and served on the Economic Development Council. She was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church, serving as church treasurer and was active in a variety of areas within the church.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, Scott (Hope), Libby, and Jeff, Missoula, Mont.; two sisters, Alberta "Birdie" (Gary) Noyes, Billings, Mont., and Debbie Schell, Libby.; her father- and mother-in-law, Emil and Frieda Kirschenmann, Jamestown; and four grandchildren.
Services: Held May 3, St. John Lutheran Church, Libby.
Burial: City of Libby Cemetery, Libby.
Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church, Libby.
Betty Kusler
Betty L. Kusler, 63, Ellendale, N.D., died Saturday, June 3, 2000, at Manor Care Health Services, Aberdeen, S.D., after a brief illness.
Betty Lynn Aydelott was born Jan. 27, 1937, at Winnfield, La., the daughter of Edmond and Lucille (Broaddrick) Aydelott. She grew up and was educated in Booneville, Ark. In 1957 she married Don Lews and moved to Davenport, Iowa. In 1960 they returned to Booneville. In 1965 she married Claud Hibbs. She worked briefly in a sewing factory making women's lingerie. In 1991 she returned to Davenport, where she lived with her daughter, Vicki, and helped take care of her granddaughter. In 1993 she met Gordon Kusler and in 1994 they began working together as GB Decorating for Tharaldson Enterprises, Fargo, doing renovation in the Tharaldson motel chain. The renovation jobs took them to many parts of the United States. She married Gordon Kusler June 12, 1999, in Ellendale. She enjoyed playing cards and dancing.
She is survived by her husband; a son, Ron Lewis (Shirley Millikin, special friend), Greenwood, Ark.; a daughter, Vicki Miller (Dr. Dan Lommell, fiance), Davenport; three stepsons, Corey (Cindy) Kusler, Missoula, Mont., Kevin Kusler, Carbondale, Ill., and Christopher Kusler, Aberdeen; a stepdaughter, Claudeana (Harold) Sears, Booneville; a brother, Bobby (Judy), Booneville; a sister-in-law, Lucy Aydelott, Long Beach, Wash.; two sisters-in-law, Diane (Don) Larson, Fairbault, Minn., and Marlys Maasjo, Jamestown; three grandchildren; and five stepgrandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepmother, Hazel Aydelott; and a brother, James "Buddy."
Services: 10:30 a.m. June 7, Presbyterian United Methodist Church, Ellendale, with the Rev. Mary Ann Sheldon officiating. Arrangements by Hoven Funeral Chapel, Ellendale.
Burial: Antiock Cemetery, Booneville.
Paul Ovind
Paul Ovind, 45, Jamestown, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000, at Dakota Heartland Hospital, Fargo.
Mr. Ovind was born July 8, 1954, at Grand Forks, N.D., the son of Herbert and Myra (Gross) Ovind. The family lived in Emerado, N.D. They moved to Jamestown in 1966 following the death of his father. He attended the Anne Carlsen School, Jamestown, graduating in 1972. He then attended Brown Institute, Minneapolis, Minn., and held various jobs. In 1975 he returned to Jamestown, where he worked for the North Dakota State Hospital and then Lucas Aerospace, presently known as TRW, Jamestown. He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. He enjoyed music and sports.
He is survived by his mother, Jamestown; and two brothers, Ron (Betty), Parker, Colo., and Richard (Susan), Jamestown.
He was preceded in death by his father.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 9, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Jamestown, with the Rev. Terri Akkerman officiating. Arrangements by Eddy Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.
Burial: Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Forks.
Lucille Hinger
Lucille Hinger, 88, Jamestown, formerly Olympia, Wash., died of cancer May 14, 2000, in Auburn, Calif.
Lucille Dunn was born Feb. 20, 1912, in Jamestown, the daughter of William and Emma Dunn. She married Ernest Hinger. She lived in Olympia for more than 50 years. She was a homemaker, an active volunteer for Olympia Senior Center and a member of Olympia Seventh-day Adventist Church.
She is survived by a son, Ronald, Loma Linda, Calif.; a daughter, Marilyn Herron, Auburn; three brothers, Fred, Falls Church, Va., and Bert and Jerry, both Jamestown; a sister, Betty Nordling, Reno, Nev.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and two sisters, Verna McKenzie and Irene Dunn.
Graveside Services: Held May 22, Odd Fellows Memorial Park, Tumwater, Wash.
Burial: Odd Fellows Memorial Park, Tumwater.
Arrangements by Lassila Funeral Home, Auburn.
Rodney Clemens
Rodney C. Clemens, 50, Sheridan, Wyo., died Sunday, June 4, 2000, at Sheridan.
Mr. Clemens was born March 28, 1950, in Jamestown, the son of William and Agnes (Glowach) Clemens. He grew up and attended schools in Jamestown. He married Judy Kohoutek July 14, 1967, in Seattle, Wash. They lived in Jamestown and he worked for his father. In 1971 they moved to Sheridan, where he worked for BNSF Railroad. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. He enjoyed camping in the mountains.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Rodney Paul (Tricia), Scottsdale, Ariz.; a daughter, Kimberly Jean (William) Harnish, Sheridan; two brothers, William and Terry, both Sheridan; a sister, Carolyn Miemietz, Jamestown; and two grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Kenneth.
Services: Held June 8, Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sheridan, with the Rev. William Heine officiating. Arrangements by Ferries Funeral Home, Sheridan.
Burial: Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, Sheridan.
Memorials: Immanuel Lutheran Church, Sheridan.
Kathryn Liebold
Kathryn M. Liebold, 77, Dickey, N.D., died Thursday, June 8, 2000, at her home.
Kathryn Mary Grommesh was born Jan. 29, 1923, on the family farm in Alice, N.D., the daughter of George and Emma (Nelson) Grommesh. She grew up near Alice and attended Alice Township School. She married Charles Liebold Feb. 5, 1942, in Buffalo, N.D. They lived in North and South Dakota and Arizona. She worked at Anne Carlsen Center for Children and Wagon Masters Restaurant, both Jamestown. He died Dec. 14, 1982. In 1983 she moved to Dickey.
She is survived by five sons, Lawrence (Mildred), Dickey, Warren (Sarah), Yazoo City, Miss., Ralph (Karen), Edgeley, N.D., and Ronald (Gloria) and Thomas (Pat), both Jamestown; three daughters, Elizabeth (Cloyce) Outram, Blue Springs, Mo., Donna (John) Liebelt, Rapid City, S.D., and Barbara McGillivray, Jamestown; three brothers, James, Spokane, Wash., Herbert, Gridley, Calif., and Raymond, Frazee, Minn.; five sisters, Ruth Knoble, El Cajon, Calif., Edna Thompson, Taft, Calif., Elaine Schafer, Fresno, Calif., Dorothy McBride, Custer, S.D., and Janette Fiebelkorn, Frazee; 26 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and a brother, Michael.
Services: 1 p.m. Monday, June 12, Assumption Catholic Church, Dickey. Arrangements by Lisko Funeral Chapel, Jamestown.
Burial: Dickey Cemetery, Dickey.
Michele Olauson
Michele "Miki" Olauson, 20, Oriska, N.D., died Friday, June 2, 2000, at Jamestown Hospital, Jamestown, as a result of injuries sustained in a one-car accident north of Jamestown.
Michele Kay Olauson was born Nov. 25, 1979, at Valley City, N.D., the daughter of Robert and Linda (Johnson) Olauson. She grew up near Oriska and graduated from Maple Valley High School in Tower City, N.D., in 1998. She attended Valley City State University. She had just moved to Minot, where she was going to start a new job and attend Minot State University in the fall. She was a 4-H member and Junior leader, and was a member of the Custers Memorial 7th Calvary, the Fort Ransom Sodbusters and F-M Posse Club.
She is survived by her parents, Oriska; three brothers, Mike (Holly) and Matt (Jodi), both Valley City, and Martin, Oriska; her grandmother, Luverne Johnson, Valley City; and a special friend, Virgil Warner, Fingal.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Marvin; two grandfathers; and a grandmother.
Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Fingal, with the Rev. Kazimierz Kopacz officiating. Arrangements by Peterson-Johnson-Schuldt Funeral Home, Valley City.
Burial: Holy Trinity Cemetery near Fingal.
Emmitt Steig
Emmitt Steig, 74, Williston, N.D., died Friday, June 2, 2000, at Mercy Medical Center, Williston.
Mr. Steig was born March 18, 1926, at Anamoose, N.D., the son of Alex and Freda Steig. He was raised and attended school there and in Drake, N.D. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-46. He married Eunice Schlag Nov. 14, 1948, at Drake. He worked as an electrician until he retired in 1988. He as a member of Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church of Williston, Drake American Legion Post 32 and the Williston VFW.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Wade, Minneapolis, Minn., and Rodney, Williston; and two sisters, Louise Schmidt, Olympia, Wash., and Bernice (Dale) Kalrud, Jamestown.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Services: 2 p.m. June 5 Everson Funeral Home, Williston, with the Rev. Morris Kirchhof officiating.
Burial: Drake Cemetery, Drake.
