Mamie Clark
Mamie G. Clark, age 86, died Thursday, December 7, 2000 at her daughter's home in Sheridan, Wyo. Mrs. Clark was born on April 10, 1914 in Miles City, the daughter of Bjarne and Mamie Pauline (Berg) Helvik. Her mother died when she was 2 months old of typhoid fever, and she was raised by her maternal grandparents, Christian and Gina Berg. Her early years were spent at Calabar, Mont., where her grandfather worked for the Milwaukee Railroad. Later, they moved back to Miles City, where she graduated from the local school. She married Bert C. Clark on Oct. 15, 1933. They were married 60 years at the time of his passing in May of 1994. During their married life, she was a partner in their car repair business, Square D Garage, doing the bookkeeping. They started their business during the Depression. Later she and her husband ran the Red Lodge Museum during the summer for 10 years, showing their gun and antique collection until they moved back to Miles City, where they donated the gun collection to the Range Riders Museum. Mrs. Clark was instigative in starting up the Miles City Chapter of the Sons of Norway. She was also a member of the First Lutheran Church for 65 years, belonged to the Sheffield Homemakers Club, the Pythian sisters organization, and Range Riders Reps. She enjoyed family and friends. Her pet dogs brought her much comfort. Crocheting, knitting, reading and crossword puzzles were a big part of her life until her eyes were affected by macular degeneration. She is survived by her son, Phillip Clark and his wife Nancy of Pleasant Grove, Utah; a daughter, Barbara Plummer of Sheridan, Wyo.; two half brothers, Paul Helvik of Santa Monica, Calif., and Howard Helvik of Recida, Calif.; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Visitation will begin Monday, Dec. 11, 2000 at 9 a.m. in the chapel in Miles City. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2000 at 10:30 a.m. in the First Lutheran Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Lutheran Church of Miles City, the Range Riders Museum, or the charity of one's choice.

Thomas Adams
Thomas Adams, 58, of Miles City died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in his home at Miles City. Born in Chicago, Ill., on Oct. 8, 1942, he was the son of Samuel and Margaret Adams. He attended school in Illinois and following his graduation, he entered the United States Air Force where he worked in Radar maintenance. Following his discharge, he went to work for IBM in Springfield, Ill., as an engineer before moving to Miles City where he opened All Seasons Sports Shop. Later he started Mid-Mountain Sound Company in Miles City. On Oct. 4, 1982, he and Linda Campbell were married in Miles City. They made their home in Miles City and remained there until the time of his death. Mr. Adams loved mountain climbing, playing the guitar and harmonica, hunting, riding motorcycles, car restoration and carpentry. His survivors include his wife of Miles City; and two sisters, Andrea Woodley of Bozeman and Tania McDonald of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. He was preceded in death by his parents. Family will receive friends Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Willis Jerrel
Willis Jerrel, 82, of Miles City died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, in the Holy Rosary Health Center at Miles City. Mr. Jerrel was born June 2, 1918, in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Jess and Mary Miller Jerrel. He attended schools in Iowa, then moved with his family to Miles City where he finished his education. Following his schooling, he went to work for an area dairy farm and several ranches until he entered the United States Army where he served for four years. After his honorable discharge, he returned to Miles City where he continued working for area ranches and breaking horses. On Aug. 19, 1941, he and Dorothy Martelle were married in Miles City. They moved to Kinsey where they farmed. Later he worked for George Askin well drilling, moved to Miles City and started driving truck for himself. He went to work for Western Cattle until he retired and the couple remained in Miles City since. Mr. Jerrel enjoyed collecting antique pens, western artifacts and working in the garden. His survivors include his wife of Miles City; two sons, Bob Jerrel of Miles City and Bill Jerrel, and his wife, Ginger, of Boise, Idaho; three daughters, Betty Lou Randall, and her husband, Chuck, of Miles City, Anna Mae Whitmus, and her husband, Donny, of Wolf Point and Wilma Jean Watts, and her husband, Vern, of Stafford, Va.; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Survivors also include three brothers, Raymond Jerrel, and his wife, Peggy, of Miles City, Dallas Jerrel, and his wife, Mary Ann, of Potomac and Harold Jerrel of Martinsdale; and two sisters, Minnie Schmidt of Flandreau, S.D., and Mary Ann Johnson of Woodville, Texas. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Orville and Dick; and a sister, Helen Pederson. A prayer service will be held Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at 6 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the funeral home's chapel. Interment, with full military honors, will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House or the charity of one's choice.

John Matz
John Matz, 77, of Libby and Forsyth died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at his winter home in Forsyth from complications of lung cancer and heart disease. Mr. Matz was born April 12, 1923, in Dickinson, N.D., the son of John and Matilda Segmiller Matz. He attended schools in Dickinson and in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Mount Rainer, Wash. On May 28, 1949, he and Patricia M. Shotwell were married. He worked for the Northern Pacific Transport, Northern Freight Lines, prior to working on dam construction with Morrisn Knudsen Co. in Montana, California and Idaho until his retirement in 1976 due to poor health. While family, especially his grandchildren, was his first love, he also enjoyed the mountains, fishing, huckleberry picking and "shootin' the breeze" with friends. His survivors include his wife of 51 years; three daughters, Danae Matz Bills, and her husband, Dick, Jeanne Matz Jensen, and her husband, Bruce, and Linda Matz Staples, and her husband, Craig; and five grandchildren, Erin Bills, Casey and Kirsten Jensen, Gabe and Lindsay Falcon. Survivors also include a sister-in-law, Lorraine Matz of Billings; a half-brother, Don Ehli of Dickinson, N.D.; a half-sister, Shirley Ehli Carrie of Plano, Ill.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his step-fathers and a brother, George Matz. Cremation has taken place. To honor his wishes, no services will be held. Beals Mortuary of Forsyth is assisting the family with arrangements.

Emma Meidinger
Emma Meidinger, 83, of miles City died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility at Miles City. Mrs. Meidinger was born in Terry on Dec. 1, 1917, the daughter of Gottleib and Lydia Speidel. She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Emanuel and Christina Quast. Mrs. Meidinger attended schools in Marsh and Terry. On May 24, 1935, she and Aaron J. Meidinger were married in Miles City. Following their marriage, they farmed on the Fallon Flats, at Marsh and Ismay. In the mid-1950s, they moved to Miles City where they farmed and made their home. While family gatherings were Mrs. Meidinger's first love, she also enjoyed gardening, working with her flowers, sewing, playing cards at the Drop-In Center and Eagles Manor and was actively involved in the First Baptist Church. Her survivors include six sons and their wives, Mervin and Dorothy Meidinger, Jerry and Janis Meidinger, Kenneth and Dianne Meidinger, LeRoy and Lori Meidinger and Clinton and Beva Meidinger, all of Miles City, and Leon and Teresa Meidinger of Billings; five daughters, Daphine, and her husband, Lyle Fiechtner, Judy, and her husband, Bud Walker, Josephine Meidinger and Cheryl Klang, all of Miles City, and Sharon Prince of Rossville, Ga.; 23 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. Survivors also include two brothers, Otto Speidel of Lewistown and Clarence Speidel of Billings; and a sister, Helen Cummings of Billings. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers, Emanuel, Art and Richard; three sisters, Esther Wintrow, Hilda Gunsch and Selma Speidel; a daughter-in-law, Sherran Meidinger; and a grandson, James Dale. Funeral services will be Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the First Baptist Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Betty Rogers
Betty Owen McDonald Rogers, 74, a life-long resident of Miles City and Billings, died of a stroke on Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, doing what she loved most, taking care of her children and grandchildren. Born April 21, 1926, in Creston, Iowa, the daughter of Thayron "Jimmy" and Halcyon "Henry" Owen. She attended schools in Iowa and Utah where she graduated from high school. Following graduation, she worked for the Hill Air Force Base where she met her future husband. She and Duncan "Duff" McDonald were married Dec. 22, 1944, in Miles City. They made their home in Miles City where she was actively involved in the community, singing for weddings, funeral and helping with the Caledonian Society. On April 14, 1976, Mrs. McDonald lost her husband, "Duff," very suddenly, but continued to make her home in Miles City. She and Huston Rogers were married Dec. 27, 1980, in Miles City. Mr. Rogers died on Dec. 5, 1987. In 1996, Mrs. Rogers moved to Billings to be near her family and remained there until the time of her death. Mrs. Rogers was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and choir, the Town and Country Club, the Caledonian Society in Miles City and Billings, Daughters of the Nile, Miles City Community Choir, Miles City Club, Golden Bell Chapter of the Sweet Adeline's and ZooMontana in Billings. Her survivors include her mother, Virginia Owen of Elko, Nev.; four sons, Scott McDonald, and his wife, Kathy, of Bozeman, Craig McDonald, and his wife, Cathy, of Washington, D.C., Kyle McDonald, and his wife, Jackie, of Denver, Colo., and Rob McDonald, and his wife, Kara, of Billings; a step-daughter, Linda Wiedeman of Miles City; and 10 grandchildren. In addition to her two husbands, she was preceded in death by her father. A prayer service will be held Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be Saturday, Dec. 9, 2000, at 1 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church at Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Custer County District High School Athletics care of Ted Schreiber; Shrine's Hospital Transportation Fund, P.O. Box 20673, Billings, MT 59104; or the Miles City Caledonian Society.

Margaret Vivian
Margaret Ann "Peggy" Vivian, 51, of Broadus died Sunday, Dec. 3, 2000, in her home at Broadus after a brief battle with cancer. Mrs. Vivian was born in Deadwood, S.D., on July 25, 1949, the daughter of Archie and Marjorie Richards. She attended school in South Dakota before moving to Broadus where she finished her schooling. She and Warren Wash were married in Belle Fourche, S.D. They moved to Tucson, Ariz., and then returned to Broadus. They also lived in Bowman, N.D., and Baker. In 1974, they were divorced and she went to beauty school in Miles City for two years. She then returned to Broadus. On Sept. 13, 1980, she and Jim Vivian were married. They ran the Broadus Bowling Alley for several years while she worked as a hair stylist. They then moved to Elko, Nev., where she worked for the Gold Mine. Mr. Vivian died in 1995 and she moved back to Montana to be near her family. Mrs. Vivian enjoyed collecting porcelain dolls, cross stitching, bowling and golfing. Her survivors include her mother, Marjorie Richards of Broadus; two daughters, Kim Hostetter, and her husband, Jeff, of Bismarck, N.D., and Cheryl McClure, and her husband, Jay, of Missoula; two step-children, Chad Vivian of Ashland and Shayleen Behunin of Jerome, Idaho.; and seven grandchildren. Survivors also include four brothers, Johnny Richards, and his wife, Sue, of Broadus, Kenneth Richards of Texas, Jerry Richards, and his wife, Terrie, of Nevada, and Larry Richards, and his wife, Jody, of Polson; a sister, Helen Glidden, and her husband, Frank, of Taylor, Neb.; a sister-in-law, Julie Richards of St. Paul, Minn.; some special friends, Mike Coleman of Gillette, Wyo., and Marla and Lewis Hoffman of Elko, Nev.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 7, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church at Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery in Broadus. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the St. Jude Children Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38015.

Florabel Wash
Florabel Wash, 92, of Broadus died Monday, Dec. 4, 2000, in the Powder River Manor at Broadus. Florabel Harkins Wash was born Nov. 26, 1908, in the family home near Fletcher, Okla., the eighth of 10 children born to James and Mary Fuchs Harkins. She was six years of age when her father came to Montana to look for a homestead. They settled on the west side of the Chalk Buttes in Carter County. Mrs. Wash remembered the long train ride from Oklahoma to Belle Fourche, S.D., and then the long wagon ride from Belle Fourche to the ranch. She had many stories about the family doings and their pets. She especially loved cats, sheep and horses and being outdoors. Mrs. Wash attended rural schools near the ranch area. During her freshman year at Ekalaka, she played basketball. After a one-year school absence to help the family, she returned to school in Broadus, many times riding horseback from the Castleberry ranch. She played three years on the Broadus girls' basketball team and graduated from high school in 1928. She and John Edwards also were married in 1928. They lived and worked on the Edwards ranch. Their daughter, Noralla Bea, was born on Nov. 10, 1933. Mr. Edwards died shortly after. She herded sheep for various ranches for some time. On Oct. 18, 1935, she and Charlie "Pod" Wash were married in Belle Fourche. They worked on the Clyde Sandon ranch and worked a small ranch of their own. They took over the Harkins' home ranch in 1937, but in 1940, they moved to Grants Pass, Ore., to work closer to family. A year later, they moved back to the ranch where, over the years, they raised five children, horses, sheep and cattle on her parents' homestead. They later bought a ranch in Powder River County near Sayle. In 1961, they left ranching and moved to Fruitdale, S.D., for a short time. After Mr. Wash received his barbering license, they moved to Broadus where they made their home. Mrs. Wash worked at many jobs during that time and finished her last number of years of employment at the Clerk and Recorders Office in Broadus until she retired in 1980. She enjoyed playing piano duets with her friend, Glenn Henke. She also enjoyed her family, talking about old times, her friends and neighbors, her pets, good jokes and lots of music. Survivors include her 101-year-old sister, Zettie Castleberry of Glasgow; her daughter, Noralla Thomas of Alzada; her sons, Harlen Wash, and his wife, Diane, of Sandy, Utah, Glenn Wash, and his wife, Carol, and Warren Wash, and his wife, Darlene, all of Broadus, and Mick Wash, and his wife, Joann, of Watford City, N.D.; 17 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. In addition to her first husband, John Edwards, she was preceded in death by her second husband of 51 years, Pod Wash; five brothers, Francis, Roy, Delbert, Amos and Odis Harkins; and three sisters, Callie Burt, Della Johnson and Daisy Griffin. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2000, in the Powder River Congregational Church at Broadus. The Rev. Karalee Mulkey will officiate. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery at Broadus. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Powder River Scholarship Fund or to the charity of one's choice.

Lydia Wolf
Lydia Helen Wolf, 93, of Beulah, N.D., mother of Audrey Sasse of Miles City, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 2000, at Sakakawea Medical Center in Hazen, N.D. Born Sept. 26, 1907, near Hazen, she was the daughter of Samuel and Marie Schuh Miller. She grew up on her parents' farm north of Hazen where she attended rural school. On Jan. 3, 1929, she and Herbert J. Wolf were married at Krem, N.D. They farmed north of Hazen from 1929 to 1934. In 1934, they moved to Fort Peck and in 1937, they moved to Beulah where she had resided since. For many years, Mrs. Wolf was a seamstress and sewed many cheerleading outfits, formals and wedding gowns. Her passion was making quilts for her children and grandchildren. In 1975 she was Mercer County Mother of the Year and in 1976 she was North Dakota Merit Mother. She enjoyed her yard, flowers and loved her Lord. She was active in the Zion Church for 63 years. In addition to her daughter and son-in-law, Audrey and Herbert Sasse of Miles City, her survivors include her husband of 71 years, Herbert J. Wolf of Beulah; one son, and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Jan Wolf of Billings; two other daughters and sons-in-law, Geneis and Ruben Brunmeier of Washburn, N.D., and Carrie and Myron Hafner of Beulah; 12 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Survivors also include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Oscar and Marvel Miller and Walter and Eleanor Miller, all of Hazen; four sisters, Hulda Oster and Elsie Urness, both of Beulah, Regina Knoell of Hazen and Frieda and Cecil Berg of Stanton. She was preceded in death by one son, Garvin; two brothers, Reinhold and Art Miller; and two sisters, Pauline Knoell and Martha Heth; and one great-grandchild, Breanna Nicole Gruba. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2000, in the Zion Lutheran Church at Beulah. The Rev. Kris Nyman will officiate. Burial will follow in the Beulah City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Seibel Funeral Home of Beulah and Hazen.

Cassie Haydal
Cassie Haydal, 18, of Miles City, daughter of Greg and Mary Haydal, died Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in St. Vincent Hospital at Billings surrounded by love and prayer with her family. Cassie was born Aug. 14, 1982, in Miles City, the daughter of Greg and Mary Was Haydal. She attended St. Francis School through the third grade in Billings. The family moved to Miles City where she went to Kircher Country School through the sixth grade and Washington Middle School. Cassie currently was a senior at Custer County District High School. Cassie enjoyed music, poetry, people, working with children, basketball and especially watching her sister play basketball. At the time of her death, she was coaching her sisterÔs team. A highlight in Cassie's life was a trip to France with her French class this summer. She planned to attend the University of Montana-Missoula and major in childhood psychology and minor in journalism. Her survivors include her parents of Miles City; a sister, Nicole Lee Haydal of the family home; her grandparents, Leona Vetter of Miles City and Richard and Vivian Was of Warren, Ohio; her aunts and uncles, Kim and Jim Miller of Cleveland, Ohio, Alice Lashchuk of Wadworth, Ohio, and William and Sharon Harris of Kamas, Wash.; numerous cousins and extended family; and a special love, Levi Meidinger of Miles City. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Harlan Haydal in 1985. Before Cassie left this life, her final gift was the donation of her cornea and tissues to the Norwest Tissue Center and the Rocky Mountains Lions Eye Bank. Up to 22 people will be helped. Vigil services will be Sunday, Nov. 19, 2000, at 7 p.m. in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, Nov. 20, 2000, at 2 p.m. in the Sacred Heart School Gymnasium. The Rev. Gil Hemauer-Capuchin will be the celebrant. Rite of Committal will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to R.O.C.K.S., an after school program where Cassie volunteered her time.

Catherine Spero MacLeod
Catherine Spero MacLeod, 81, of Forsyth died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in the Rosebud Health Care Center at Forsyth. Mrs. MacLeod was born Nov. 14, 1919, on the Pope Ranch in Custer County, the daughter of Joe and Pauline Hanke Spero. She spent her youth and attended schools near the family homestead in the Miles City area. Following her education, she herded sheep with her father on the homestead. On April 13, 1938, she and Donald MacLeod were married in Billings. In 1944, they operated their sheep ranch in Rosebud County, retiring in 1975 when they moved to Forsyth. Mrs. MacLeod enjoyed gardening and fishing. She had a special love for her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her survivors include her son, John MacLeod, and his wife, Trudy, of Forsyth; her two grandchildren, John MacLeod of Denver, Colo., and Katrina MacLeod of Montrose, Colo.; and three great-grandchildren. Survivors also include three sisters, Martha Benti and Agnes White, both of Elko, Nev., and Mary Benti, and her husband, Earl, of Forsyth; her brother, Ted Spero of California; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1985; and three brothers, Earl, George and Frank. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2001, in the Beals Mortuary Chapel at Forsyth. Interment will follow in the Forsyth Cemetery.

Claude Lamont Saylor
Claude Lamont Saylor, 62, of Brusett died Saturday, April 7, 2001, in the Evergreen Nursing Home at Laurel after a battle with cancer. Mr. Saylor was born Aug. 4, 1938, in Jordan, the son of Woodrow and Ellen Loomis Saylor. He attended Squaw Creek Country School and graduated from Garfield County High School in Jordan. Following graduation, he farmed at Sweet Grass, then returned to the family ranch at Brusett where he farmed and ranched until the time of his death. On Jan. 11, 1957, he and Darlene Merwin were married in Circle. To his union, six children were born. He and Meredith Ritter were married Dec. 5, 1984, in Townsend. In 1968, Mr. Saylor started outfitting and continued until the time of his death. Mr. Saylor enjoyed his horses, fishing, gardening, feeding the wildlife, going on wagon trains and visiting friends. He was a member of the Eagles and Moose lodges, the Jordan Chamber of Commerce, Walleyes Unlimited, Montana Outfitters and Guide Association and served on the Montana State Board of Outfitters, Blackfoot School Board, Jordan Woolgrowers, National Rifle Association, Montana Cattleman's Association, R-Calf Association and the Stockgrowers Association. His survivors include his wife, Meredith Saylor of Brusett; two sons, Tracy Tobel, and his wife, Susan, of Molt and Claude Nathan Saylor, and his wife, Kristy, of Brusett; six daughters, Deborah Thomas, and her husband, Clint, of Miles City, Colleen Butler, and her husband, Greg, of Spokane, Wash., Lori Murnion, and her husband, Jerry, and Dixie Ross, and her husband, Sparky, all of Jordan, Mary D. Boyce, and her husband, Cleo, of Winifred, and Carmen Mury, and her husband, Clyde, of Grass Range; and his mother, Ellen Saylor of Jordan. Survivors also include two sisters, Cynthia Murnion, and her husband, Phillip, of Jordan and Marion Peeler, and her husband, Lance, of Boulder; 26 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and a son, John. Vigil services will be Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at 7 p.m. in the Saint John's the Baptist Catholic Church at Jordan, followed by a Rosary. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2001, in the Garfield County High School gymnasium. Interment will follow in the Hearts of Peace Cemetery at Jordan. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT 59107.

Elna Gertrude Linville
Elna Gertrude Linville, 78, of Broadus died Monday, April 9, 2001, in her home. Mrs. Linville was born in Alta, Iowa, on May 30, 1922, the daughter of William and Alma Karlsdatter Kohlstedt. She graduated from high school in Linn Grove, Iowa, and attended Fullerton Junior College in California. She then took aircraft training at Long Beach, Calif., and went to work for an aircraft manufacturing plant in southern California. Mrs. Linville took a modeling course in Portland, Ore. She moved to Dillon, Laurel, Baker and then to Broadus where she worked as a Linotype operator, setting print for the newspaper. Later she went to work for the City of Broadus as city clerk. She also worked for the Powder River County Courthouse as deputy assessor and then became the county assessor, an office she held for 23 years. In 1966, she and Warren Linville were married in Sheridan, Wyo. Mrs. Linville was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and was a past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, in which she held many other offices. She also was on the town council. Her survivors include her husband of Broadus; a son, Allen Sickles of Portland; and three daughters, Barbara Archer, and her husband, Tom Tully, of Butte, Elizabeth Cheeseman, and her husband, Robert, of Hardin and Caryl Semmler, and her husband, Maynard, of Mesquite, Texas. Survivors also include two sisters, Mildred Bengston of South Rapids, Iowa, and Geneva Wilson of Salem, Ore.; a sister-in-law, Gladys Linville of Broadus; 13 grandchildren, Dave Archer, Renee Higgins, Rob Cheeseman, Kim Cheeseman, Kristoffer Semmler, Damon Semmler, Emma Semmler, Desiree Semmler, Shane Semmler, Micah Semmler, Kent Sickles, Heidi Sickles and Michael Sickles; seven great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2001, in the Powder River Congregational Church at Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery at Broadus. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the VFW Auxiliary, Henry Malley Library or to a charity of one's choice.

Marimavis 'Boots' Merry
Funeral services for Marimavis "Boots" Merry, 67, of Circle, mother of Nanette Slater of Miles City, were held Friday afternoon, April 6, 2001, in the Evangelical Church of North America in Circle. The Rev. Scott Anderson officiated. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Circle. Clayton Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point, with whom Mrs. Merry had worked for the past 20 years, was entrusted with the arrangements. Mrs. Merry died Saturday, March 31, 2001, in her home following a battle with cancer. Born Oct. 22, 1933, in Lewistown, she was the daughter of Orville Charles and Meda Buck McCartney. She attended first through third grades in Billings while her mother was in college, grades four through eight in one-room schoolhouses where her mother taught and high school in Lewistown. An active young lady in her youth, she enjoyed dancing, singing and riding horses. At one time she had aspirations of becoming a professional bronc rider. As life moved on she enjoyed motorcycle trips on the Harley, agate hunting, square dancing, quilting, rodeos, her pets and making doll clothes for all the undressed dolls she found. One of her goals in life was to make sure that each of her children could play pinochle. Although she was married before, she met the love of her life in 1968. On June 6, 1970, she and Kenneth "Kenny" Merry were married in Sidney. They were married for 30 years. In addition to her daughter and son-in-law, Nanette and Brian Slater of Miles City, her survivors include her husband of Circle; her other children, Lucinda Bussey of Lewistown, James Bussey, and his wife, Dorothy, of Corydon, Ind., Mavis Border, and her husband, Derek Jack of Palo Alto, Calif., J. Frank Border, and his wife, Lori, of Billings, Tom Border of Fresno, Calif., Charla Border of Billings and Shayne Merry, and his wife, Paula, of Billings; six grandsons; two granddaughters; and one great-granddaughter. Survivors also include her brother, Charles McCartney Jr., and his wife, Anita, of Hamilton; her sister, Pat Montgomery, and her husband, Terrence, of Billings; two nephews; one niece; and numerous aunts and uncles. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Montana Hope Project, Home on the Range or the charity of one's choice.

Angeline E. "Angie" Bonogofsky
Angeline E. "Angie" Bonogofsky, 61, of Miles City died Sunday, May 20, 2001, in the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City. Born in Judson, N.D., on Sept. 21, 1939, she was the daughter of Peter and Frances Ehardt Pfleger. She attended country school at Judson. Following her schooling, she worked on the family farm moving to Center, N.D., and then on to Mandan, N.D. She and Donald D. Bonogofsky were married in Mandan in 1958. She became a nurses aide and worked at the Bismarck Hospital. In 1961, she moved to Miles City where she went to work at the Custer County Nursing Home. She also worked as a cook for the Olive Hotel, Pine Hills School, Friendship Villa and the Eagles Manor. Due to ill health, she was forced to retire. Her survivors include two sons, Donald Perry Bonogofsky and Gary Blaze Bonogofsky, both of Miles City; a daughter, Lisa Francis Pulse, and her husband, Bill, of Miles City; two grandchildren, Brittany Elizabeth Bonogofsky and T.J. Dennis Pulse; and a special friend, Warren Eastin. Survivors also include two brothers, Matt Pfleger of Florida and Anton Pfleger of Mandan; a sister, Eleanora Siegel, and her husband, John, of Mandan; and a great-nephew, Duane Siegel. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1980; and a brother, Peter. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the family of Angie Bonogofsky.

Gerald B. "Gerry" Cherry
Gerald B. "Gerry" Cherry, 76, of Miles City died Friday, May 18, 2001, at the Friendship Villa in Miles City after a long struggle with diabetes. Mr. Cherry was born March 10, 1925, in Geneseo, Ill., the so of LeRoy and Leona Williams Cherry. When he was seven years of age, he moved to Baker where he lived with his grandparents and attended Baker High School. As a teen-ager, Mr. Cherry joined the United States Marine Corps and fought in the South Pacific, notably the Marianas Operation, during World War II. He then joined the Marine Corps Reserve for an additional four years. After returning home, he attended Montana State University in Bozeman where he met Helen Dunbar, whom he married in Butte in June 1947. Mr. and Mrs. Cherry then moved to Miles City where he lived for 45 years. In the following years, he worked for the Montana Soil Conservation Service as well as the Bureau of Land Management before joining Prudential Insurance in 1959. During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, he was a top-selling agent nationally and eventually worked for Prudential for 40 years. A natural athlete, he excelled at football, baseball and basketball. Mr. Cherry had a love of the outdoors and enjoyed fishing, golfing and hunting. He was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Miles City Town and Country Club. Survivors include his children, a daughter, Cynthia Schif, and her husband, Mike, of St. Charles, Ill., and two sons, Charles "Bing" Cherry and his wife, Carol, of Miles City and Donald Cherry of Pasadena, Calif.; three grandchildren, Darcy Turner, D.J. Cherry and Maxwell Schif; and many cousins in Montana, Wyoming, Illinois and Iowa. He was preceded in death by his brother, Don. Prayer services will be at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001, in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in the Bonneville Cemetery at Baker. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Miles City Little Guy Football League, P.O. Box 815, Miles City, MT 59351.

Thomas Larson
Thomas Larson, 70, of Miles City died Sunday, May 20, 2001, at the Holy Rosary Extended Care Facility in Miles City. Born in Williston, N.D., on March 10, 1931, Mr. Larson was the son of Harvey and Mae Culkins Larson. He attended schools in Williston and graduated from high school in 1949. Following graduation, he worked for Montana Dakota Utilities and then joined the United States Marines in 1952. He was stationed in California and played football for the Marines before serving in Korea. After his honorable discharge in 1955, he worked for Crigton distributions in Williston from 1955 to 1961. On Jan. 21, 1961, he and Bernadette "Bernie" Chewerda were married in Williston. Later in 1961, he again joined Montana Dakota Utilities where he worked until his retirement in 1993. During those years with MDU, he also served as the president and financial secretary of the local IBEW 653. He also served on the board of directors for the local IBEW 653 Credit Union. Mr. Larson was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Town and Country Club, American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in both Miles City and Williston. He enjoyed playing golf and bowled on a league for many years. He also enjoyed watching his children's sporting events. Survivors include his wife of Miles City; two sons, Stephen Anthony Larson of West Yellowstone and Michael Thomas Larson, and his wife, Lennie, of Denver; a daughter, Elizabeth Kay Jacobs, and her husband, William, of Oakdale, Calif.; one grandson, Tony Jacobs; and three step-grandchildren, Leo and David Jacobs and Phillip Herring. His survivors also include a brother, Harley Larson, and his wife, Doris, of Williston; and two sisters, Doris Nelson of Williston and Delores Cordy, and her husband, Howard, of Salem, Ore. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herschel and Cecil. Vigil services will be at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 22, 2001, in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 23, 2001, in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will be Thursday, at 10 a.m. in the Riverview Cemetery in Williston. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Eastern Montana Cancer Center, 2600 Main St., Miles City, MT 59301 or the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 519 N. Center Ave., Miles City, MT 59301.

John Montgomery
John Montgomery, 95, of Helena, formerly of Miles City, died Friday, May 18, 2001. Born July 25, 1905, in Ranish, Isle of Lewis, Scotland. In 1930, he immigrated to America, arriving in New York in April of that year. He took the train to Montana to fulfill his dream of spending his life on a sheep ranch. For the next 50 years he lived that dream, running sheep on a ranch outside Jordan. Mr. Montgomery eventually retired and moved to Miles City where he enjoyed the company of many friends. He liked reading, dancing, watching the fights and most of all, playing cards. Mr. Montgomery was an accomplished cribbage player. He loved animals, especially his various horses, dogs and his sheep. His survivors include his cousins Mary Mackenzie of Corby, England, Mary MacKay of Glasgow, Scotland, TinAnn MacKay and John Montgomery, both of Isle of Lewis, and Sheena Wilson and Katrina Wilson Martin, both of Helena. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 24, 2001, in the Bullis-Graves Memorial Chapel at Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Miles City Caledonian Society.

Edward "Ed" Murnion
Edward "Ed" Murnion, 31, of Jordan died Monday, May 21, 2001, near Jordan as a result of a car accident. Mr. Murnion was born June 4, 1969, in Miles City, the son of Philip and Cynthia Saylor Murnion. He went to school from kindergarten through his senior year in Jordan and graduated in 1988. Mr. Murnion was involved in rodeo all four years of high school. He also spent 10 years in 4-H and was a very active member. Mr. Murnion was carried through all rodeos by his very loyal little pal, Ribbon, who preceded him in death this year. Mr. Murnion attended Western College of Auctioneering in 1994. He ranched at home with his father and brothers until the time of his death. He was a member of the Saint John's the Baptist Catholic Church and was a Big Dry Player. Mr. Murnion enjoyed singing and visiting. He helped many of his neighbors brand and dock. Mr. Murnion was proud of his herd of cows and horses and took good care of his animals. His survivors include his parents, Philip and Cynthia Murnion; his brothers, Cavin, Colin and Carrie and family; Maury and Carla, Perry and Betty and family; Jay and Tyler; his sisters, Teresa and Joye; and his grandmother, Ellen Saylor, all of Jordan. Survivors also include three aunts, Marion Peeler, Mary Johnson and Kathleen Fowler; three uncles, Barnard, Clarke and James Murnion; numerous cousins; and his nieces and nephews, Brieanne, Kailyn, Shelby, Koree, Charli, Seth, Connor and Kelly. Vigil services will be Thursday, May 24, 2001, at 7 p.m. in the Saint John's Catholic Church at Jordan. Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 25, 2001, at 10 a.m. in the Garfield County High School gymnasium in Jordan. Rite of Committal will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery at Jordan. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of arrangements. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Jordan Swimming Pool or the Jordan Ambulance Fund.

Louis T. Yankoff
Louis T. Yankoff, 92, of Miles City died Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at the Veteran's Nursing Home in Miles City. He was born July 3, 1908, in Florina, Turkey (now Greece). His father, Tomi, came to America in 1909 to set up a home for his family in Coalwood. When he was approximately three years of age, Mr. Yankoff and his mother came to America to join his father. Mr. Yankoff attended school at the Cross 'S' School until the eighth grade. The family sold the farm and moved to Miles City where they started a truck farm for vegetables for the local stores. His father, Tomi, was killed in a farm accident and Mr. Yankoff was forced to quit school at 14 years of age to support the family. He worked for a brief period with the CCC and went into the Army in February 1942. Mr. Yankoff was stationed in England in 1944, France in June 1944 and then served in Germany and Belgium until 1945. He was discharged at Camp McCoy, Wis., in 1945 and returned to Miles City. In November 1945, he reenlisted for another tour of duty. He was stationed at Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, Texas., Fort Ord, Calif., and Camp Breckenridge, Ky., before he was sent to Korea, where he served until 1952. He received his honorable discharge at Fort Lawton, Wash. Shortly thereafter, he joined the National Guard. Mr. Yankoff returned to Miles City and worked for the county and at a number of jobs before working for the Veterans Affairs Hospital from 1954 to 1972 when he retired. Before his second tour of duty, he and Maxine Haagenson of Miles City were married on Dec. 13, 1945. His survivors include his wife of Miles City; his sister, Annie Gaub of Laurel; seven children; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home at Miles City. Interment, with military rites, will follow in the Veterans Section of the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.

Albert Clay Bixler
Albert Clay Bixler, 86, of Miles City died Wednesday, May 23, 2001, at the Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City. Mr. Bixler was born Sept. 12, 1914, the youngest son of Stanley and Florence Wilson Bixler. He graduated from high school in Boulder, Colo. On Jan, 21, 1939, he and Chloe Sisco were married in Boulder. They moved to a ranch on the Powder River in southeastern Montana in 1946. This was the family home for nearly 30 years, followed by stays in Corvallis; Boulder City, Nev.; and a ranch near Willcox, Ariz. In 1984, the Bixlers moved to Scottsdale, Ariz. After his wife's death on March 26, 2001, Mr. Bixler moved back to Miles City to be near friends and family. Mr. Bixler loved good cattle, good horses and successfully playing the stock market. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Bill Oftedal, and his daughter, Betty. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his older brother, Richard, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Private graveside services will be held in the Custer County Cemetery at Miles City. Friends are invited to an open house honoring Mr. and Mrs. Bixler on Saturday, May 26, 2001, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Bixler home, 1341 S. Strevell Ave. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Miles City Public Library or the charity of one's choice.